Back to Ming Dynasty as Zhu Biao

Chapter 222 Old Zhu Sets the Rules

On the way back to the palace, Zhu Biao was still thinking about the road surface.

Roads in various dynasties are generally rammed earth, which is compacted to make it easier for carriages and passers-by to walk.

The mellow soil used by Qin Shihuang to build straight roads had people fry the soil over high heat to kill the grass seeds and insect eggs to ensure the road surface.

In the Han Dynasty, there were floor tiles like floor tiles, which were also fired with loess and were very hard.

Nowadays, there are no heavy vehicles that can satisfy daily use. Han's floor tiles, drainage pipes, etc. are exquisite in workmanship and ingenious in design.

In the Song Dynasty, rammed earth roads were used in the north, and roadbeds, drainage and tree planting were also emphasized.However, there is a lot of rain in the south, so we must pay attention to hardening the road surface.

It's just that this kind of hardened road surface makes it inconvenient for vehicles to walk, so the only way to increase friction is in the middle of the road.

At that time, we can learn from the experience of the Song Dynasty and improve the car. When Zhu Biao thought of his Mingqi No. [-], he thought it was not appropriate.

The road has been repaired, and the carriage will go in the middle.People walk on both sides, people keep to the right.

The road surface is also prone to moss, and other problems occur, which need to be maintained.

The Jiangnan area now mainly relies on water transportation and manpower, and does not require vehicles to travel as much as the Northland.

Conditions vary from place to place, and local methods must be developed.

Back in the East Palace, Yu'er had ordered someone to prepare a meal, which consisted of four dishes and one soup, but the usual meat dish was replaced with tofu.

"Yu'er, why did you change the dishes?" Zhu Biao pointed to the plate of tofu without moving his chopsticks. It was genuine boiled tofu and stir-fried cabbage.

"Is the prince not to your taste? This tofu is a must-have dish prepared by His Majesty's imperial dining room for all the palaces." Yu'er brought the soup and handed it to Zhu Biao.

"Father ordered it to be prepared." Zhu Biao took a mouthful of boiled tofu, just a drop of salt, he stopped eating after two mouthfuls, and became interested in what Yu'er said just now.

"It's easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but difficult to go from extravagant to frugal. Did the emperor stipulate the food?" Zhu Biao couldn't help but think of this when he thought of Zhu Yan's extravagant eating and drinking a few days ago.

Although Lao Zhu is notoriously frugal, he has one dish with tofu for breakfast every day, and four dishes and one soup for dinner at most, two meals a day.

Zhu Biao heard Xu Miaowei tell him once that Xu Da only had one dish for breakfast and three dishes for dinner at home, and insisted on one less dish than Lao Zhu.

Lao Zhu's frugality is really the pinnacle, but he is very happy when he allocates money to the Imperial College and the Academy of Scholars.

There is a saying in the capital that the tea soup made by Xuanhuiyuan is unreliable.In the first year of Hongwu, Laozhu was changed to Xuanhui Yuanzhi, changed to Guanglu Division in eight years, and renamed Guanglu Temple in 30 years.

The tea soup in Guanglu Temple is also the result of Lao Zhu's frugality, and he doesn't allow these royal chefs in the palace to waste food and squander dishes.

On New Year's Eve, Lao Zhu summoned them to the palace to eat imperial food, and Guanglu Temple arranged a big pot to cook fish and meat, just like the big pot rice of the common people.

Even the presentation is not exquisite, which is very in line with Lao Zhu's meaning, not particular, but full.

It seems that today is the time to completely set the rules for eating, drinking and drinking. The plates and chopsticks to be used and the specifications of eating are all stipulated.

After Yu'er and Jin'er finished talking about a long list of rules, Zhu Biao was about to fall asleep, so he glanced at Sanbao.

Sanbao immediately understood, picked up the tofu and said to Zhu Biao: "I will add some condiments for the prince."

Zhu Biao nodded, seasoning is better than just salt.

At that time, there was a Zhu Yun in history who was decided by Zhu Yunqi to rebel because of the dragon pattern on the bowl.

In daily life, it is inevitable for officials to entertain guests at weddings and funerals. Lao Zhu regulated the basic necessities of life, food, housing and transportation, and included etiquette in every move.

Zhu Biao thinks it may not be a good thing. Although Lao Zhu has good intentions, if this continues, people's freedom will be restricted and a strict hierarchy will be planned.

The best thing is that people can live as much as they have ability.

Some officials are simple, but they must use the specified silver for drinking and eating at the seventh grade, and the rest must be porcelain.

If you use ordinary bowls and chopsticks, you will also be punished.

Thinking of these, Zhu Biao felt dizzy.

This old Zhu has a tendency to mess around again, so I have to chat with him.

Unexpectedly, when going to Qianqing Palace, Zhu Biao was blocked from the door, and Yu Yi bowed his waist and said to Zhu Biao in a low voice: "Prince, Your Majesty and Miss Xu are discussing the matter of marching and fighting."

"Miss Xu?" Zhu Biao thought of Xu Miaoyun, she and Xu Miaowei were at Queen Ma's place these days.

"The second girl of General Xu's family." Yu Yi tiptoed to look into his eyes, raised his hand to cover his mouth, and said softly to Zhu Biao: "We have chatted for a while, Your Majesty is in a very good mood."

Zhu Biao followed Yu Yiyi to listen, and only vaguely heard Xu Miaowei and Lao Zhu discussing about the First Army Military Academy of Daming in Beiping Prefecture.

This old Zhu had already appointed Xu Da to train as an officer before, so why did he talk to Xu Miaowei now.

That girl of hers, how could she discuss the matter of hundreds of thousands of Ming soldiers coming.

Zhu Biao smiled at himself, he didn't expect that one day, he would be able to lie here and listen to the corner.

After an unknown amount of time, Lao Zhu's voice suddenly came: "Have you eavesdropped enough, kid? Get out of here."

Zhu Biao straightened his body and walked in, respectfully said: "Father Emperor."

"Eavesdrop on us? We plan to let Miaowei and Xu Da go to Beiping Mansion to train a lot. The military academy is not long since the completion of the military academy, and Li Dabangzi is not strong enough alone. Let Tang Shengzong and Geng Bingwen go too."

Zhu Biao glanced at Xu Miaowei, and then said to Old Zhu: "Father, she..."

"That's it. Next year, we will help you get married." After Lao Zhu finished speaking, he signaled Zhu Biao and the others to go out: "Go out, we will continue to change the play."

Zhu Biao nodded and went out the door, Xu Miaowei followed behind, and Sanbao followed from a distance.

I haven't seen her for a few months, and seeing that she has grown a lot taller, Zhu Biao can really feel the look in her eyes.

Seeing many court ladies and eunuchs waiting there, Zhu Biao said.

"Miss Xu, you and Miss Chang are quite used to living here. If you need anything, I will ask someone to prepare it for you."

Xu Miaowei was very happy when she saw him at first, but when she heard his call, Miss Xu put away her excitement immediately, and said with a cold expression: "Your Highness, there is no shortage."

"Miss Xu has been in the palace for a few days, Gu hasn't had time to visit you yet." Zhu Biaoli said beside her.

Hearing his polite words, Xu Miaowei felt even more uncomfortable, and said coldly: "His Royal Highness is a busy person, how dare you bother."

"Of course I can trouble you..." Zhu Biao nodded and said, "How is General Xu?"

"My father is very good, my mother is also very good, the Xu family is all very good, but I am not good." Xu Miaowei said angrily.

"You've gotten fat, aren't you alright?" Zhu Biao asked again.

"This is me..." Xu Miaowei glanced at her body, it was clearly plump, but he called it fat!
After watching it for a while, Sanbao asked the surrounding eunuchs and maids to retreat. Your Majesty is creating an opportunity for His Highness and Ms. Xu.

"You want to say that this is a graceful figure?" Zhu Biao provoked her.

"you……"

"Gu just cares about you."

Zhu Biao sat in front of the stone table and arranged his robe.

Xu Miaowei walked up to him, put her pink arms on the table, looked at Zhu Biao and said, "I want to go to Beiping Mansion with my father to participate in the army's affairs."

"Well, that's fine too."

Looking at Zhu Biao at close range, Xu Miaowei saw the tiredness in his eyes and knew that he hadn't rested since he came back.

Her heart softened, and she didn't get angry any more, she murmured, "What can I do for you?"

"Basically done." Zhu Biao looked at her and smiled, "After next year, many things will naturally be done for you."

"It will take a long time, like three years." Xu Miaowei lowered her head and said.

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