"In the early days of the cold weather, I recommended brocade and 氍湹, and in the fresh air, I sat in the corner." [Jinsu Boudoir's Ci]
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Although it is a question, there is obviously only one correct answer.
Xun You couldn't help but smile, and said half submissively and half amusedly: "The Diaoyutai is surrounded by water on three sides, and the surrounding area is open. The snow scenery should be good, but the wind may be stronger."
"It doesn't matter if the wind is strong, just put on a thick cloak and put a charcoal fire in the pavilion of Diaoyutai." After the emperor finished speaking, he stood up, stretched his stiff back, and said casually: "Although it is warm in the greenhouse hall,
, but if you sit for a long time, you will easily become sleepy and it will be difficult to concentrate. It is better to walk outside more, look at the snow, and enjoy the breeze...Mu Shun, go and prepare the car, and bring two thick cloaks and a hand stove."
At this time, the emperor showed what it means to be true to his word and not sloppy. The unique cheerfulness of a young man was vividly displayed in the emperor. He was completely different from his ordinary calm and thoughtful image.
This was not the first time that Xun You saw another side of the emperor. Sometimes even he, the person closest to him, couldn't figure out which side was most in line with the emperor's heart.
When he came back to his senses, a peach-shaped copper hand stove was put into the emperor's hand. He put it in his hand and looked down. The dark red 'peach' was cast with lifelike branches and leaves, which was exquisite without losing its charm.
It's atmospheric. It's not too big, not too small, it's the right weight, and it fits just right in the palm of your hand. Xun You silently felt the temperature coming from the stove and lowered his eyes without saying a word.
"The previous hand-warming stoves were too heavy and difficult to carry, so I asked the general to imitate the style of the Boshan stove and cast a batch of other ones that were beautiful in shape and easy to carry." The emperor noticed Xun You's expression and said with a smile:
"If Mr. Xun thinks it is useful, he will take two of them back from my palace later. One will be used for himself, and the other will be given to the secretary."
Xun You smiled, shook his hand slightly, turned the hand stove in his palm, and looked at the line of inscriptions on the body of the stove, which read, "The one inside is still sleeping". These small characters in official script meant that this thing was for imperial use.
Rewarding ministers with imperial gifts is a great favor from the emperor to his ministers. However, Xun You has long been accustomed to the emperor honoring him from time to time. He thanked him calmly and said softly: "I know how much your majesty has done."
When you think about it, it is amazing how ingenious it can be, such as printing, frying tea, etc., but it is unexpected that there is something commendable about such details."
The emperor heard the sarcasm in the other person's words and said with a smile: "This is all the work of a good craftsman, not mine, not my doing."
Seeing Xun You's teasing and amused expression, the emperor had to explain: "On the left, Yi made the bow, Zai made the armour, Xi Zhong made the chariot, and Qiao Chu made the boat. The ancients collected all things and created them, not just for the purpose of making people in the world.
Live more comfortably between heaven and earth?"
These words were so novel that Xun You seemed to be in a surprisingly good mood when he saw such an approachable emperor. He smiled and nodded.
"Therefore, as long as it is useful to the common people in the world, can be applied in practice, and benefits the people. Even if I am an emperor, how can I stick to etiquette and be stingy with ingenuity?" The emperor's smile seemed to condense on his face,
He said straightforwardly: "You don't forge the iron with a hammer yourself. You just tell the method and let the general, Shang Fang, Kao Gong and other supervisors do it, or let the Gewuyuan draw the drawings and try it out. I don't think this is the case.
Impede the emperor's etiquette."
The Gewu Academy, which is affiliated under the name of Taixue and presided over by Han Ji and Ma Jun, has been criticized by some people in Taixue because its research direction is different from orthodox thought. Public opinion in both the government and the public clearly compares it with Hong Kong during the reign of Emperor Xiaoling.
The trend of linking Doumen studies with Doumen studies cannot be blamed on those people who changed their minds after hearing the news, but the impact that Hongdumen studies had on the scholars was too great.
At the beginning, Emperor Xiaoling loved calligraphy and poetry, so he established the Hongdu School at the suggestion of the eunuchs. Whether he was appointed to be the magistrate of a county or the minister, he was selected from the Hongdu School. Whether it was for public reasons or for
For personal gain, Hongdu School greatly harmed the interests of the court and scholars, and was strongly opposed.
Today's emperor, Xiao Xiandi, besides being fond of calligraphy and music, also likes to study the skills of craftsmen. The curved shaft plow recently promoted by the court, the tea that has gradually become popular among the upper class, and even stirrups, printing, etc., are all behind these
There is the shadow of the emperor. A few months ago, the emperor secretly served on the mourning platform, planned to repair the seismograph, and established a new Gwuyuan. It is easy to think of the Hongdu School.
Xun You silently thought about the public opinion in the past few days. If it were not for the ups and downs of the court situation, the courtiers would have come to the court to remonstrate with him. Seeing that all the government offices will have nothing to do in this winter, those courtiers who are free may have to
I have been commenting on this matter recently.
Although Xun You believed in the emperor's resolve and would never repeat the same mistake in this matter, after all, father and son inherited the inheritance, and some things had to be guarded against. So he reminded: "Your Majesty is wise, things that benefit the people, such as Qu Yuan plow,
It can be widely used in the world. However, strange skills, obscene skills and other things can confuse people's minds and indulge in lust, but this is not allowed."
With Xun You's words, the emperor at least did not have to worry about public opinion during this period. He said seriously: "This is exactly the reason."
Just as they were talking, the two of them got out of the car and came to the fishing platform next to Cangchi Pond. In the pavilion, mats and couches had been arranged in advance. Tables, tables and other items were hung with thick felt blankets on three sides.
It is used to keep out the wind. Only the half-rolled bamboo curtain hangs on the south side. The bamboo curtain swings slightly, and the vast Cangchi is rolling quietly in the distance. The gradual platform in the center of the pool is looming among the broken jade in the sky, like a
Fairy Island.
The tables and couches were all very close together, and in the middle stood a bronze animal stove with a charcoal fire burning inside.
The emperor was sitting on the couch due north, wrapped in a large cloak that was simple in style but as thick as a quilt. He held a hand warmer in both hands and leaned his upper body slightly, as if he was smelling the smell of fireworks from the animal stove.
There were spices mixed with it in the beast's stove, but when the wind blew, it disappeared without a trace.
Xun You raised his head, his eyes passing over the emperor's cloak as if unintentionally, as if he thought of something, and his heart suddenly moved.
There was a copper kettle warming on the beast stove. Mu Shun used it to make tea and pour water. After completing the courtesy, he quietly turned around and hid behind the felt blanket.
The monarch and his minister took a sip of tea, and the conversation immediately turned to the main topic.
"After all calculations, I didn't expect the drought locusts next year." A trace of worry lingered on the emperor's brow again. He frowned slightly and whispered: "The secrets of heaven are unpredictable."
Xun You smiled, knowing what the emperor was worried about, and advised warmly: "Droughts can also be divided into spring drought, summer drought, autumn drought and other seasons. If the spring rains are slightly sufficient next year, and the imperial court only sends troops to Hanzhong, it will send a small number of elite troops to the south.
, if we focus on speedy fighting, there won’t be much delay.”
"If we only win Hanzhong, this battle will not be considered as a complete victory." The emperor snorted coldly, slowly stretched out his right hand, and turned it over on the charcoal fire to roast it. A pair of dark eyes reflected the charcoal fire in the furnace.
Bright light flashes.
"Yizhou Mu has four sons, three of whom are in Chang'an. It is said that Liu Hao, the younger one, has a hidden illness and cannot be trusted." Xun You said softly, his tone still calm: "Hanzhong is the gateway to Yizhou. Since the gate is lost, Liu Yan has nothing to do.
With his intelligence, it is not difficult to distinguish between pros and cons."
The emperor raised his eyebrows and said solemnly: "Of course I know that once Hanzhong is gained, Yizhou can be moved down. But what I don't understand is, if he really understands the benefits, why didn't he come up to pay tribute earlier? He is also a member of the Han Dynasty.
Clan relatives and Liu Biao of Jingzhou sent envoys to congratulate him. In the past, he knew how to protect himself wisely and advised Emperor Xiaoling to reopen the state and choose a place to escape from the world. He must not be a stupid person. How could he not know the consequences of being an enemy of the imperial court? He
Do you think that just because Zhang Lu refused to obey orders and blocked the road, he can get away with it?"
"Perhaps." Xun You said thoughtfully, "Maybe there is something hidden in it..."