Not long after, he saw an old man leading a pack horse, followed by a strange four-wheel carriage, which looked like an open cart. Before it could get close, Jin Chunqiu saw people covering their noses to get out of the way.
Soon, a foul smell forced Jin Chunqiu to retreat.
From a distance, he watched three or two old men empty the trash can into the carriage, then put it back where it was before heading to the next place.
"I see." Jin Chunqiu was filled with envy, "Such a system really opened my eyes."
"I think it's a waste." Jin Qinchun said in a low voice: "Hiring people to clean up the filth is a waste of manpower."
"No." Jin Chunqiu shook his head and said: "In my opinion, those old people who can engage in this career are a source of livelihood. In our country, once the old people are unable to farm, they are abandoned by their families, which is really disrespectful to heaven.
.However, this system allows the elderly to do things that are beneficial to the country within their capabilities, and can also bring more income to the family, which is really impressive."
Jin Qinchun said nothing, obviously acquiescing. Although he was unhappy that Jin Chunqiu admired the Tang system so much, he could not find any reason to refute it.
They walked several streets and were overwhelmed with new things. Jin Chunqiu finally understood why the Tang merchants in Silla looked down on Silla merchants. If it were him trading in a place like this, he would probably do the same.
Look down on Silla.
After wandering around until the afternoon, the two of them found an inn for dinner.
Jin Chunqiu drank a lot of Tang Shang drinks on the road and felt a little urgent to urinate, so he asked the waiter in the store where he could change his clothes.
"Turn left ahead." After pointing the way, the waiter added and reminded: "Don't imitate dogs and pee everywhere, otherwise you will be fined if you are caught."
Hearing this, Jin Chunqiu nodded quickly.
After he finished, he walked out of the public locker room and was completely speechless.
After living for so many years, he originally thought that Jincheng was the most prosperous place. But when he saw Chang'an today, he felt from the bottom of his heart that Chang'an was the most prosperous place.
No wonder the people of the Central Plains always look down on the people of Fan State, saying that they are barbarians.
Tang people do have this qualification.
Compared with the Tang people, the Silla people are just barbarians.
In Chang'an, everything is unbelievably noble.
Back at the inn, Jin Qinchun was enjoying a delicious meal.
"Come and eat, this sugar-roasted goose is simply the most delicious thing in the world!" Jin Qinchun bit into the goose wings and greeted Jin Chunqiu inarticulately.
The two of them ate a lot and drank a lot of fine wine. They were extremely satisfied.
At this moment, a gavel sounded inside, a 'pop' sound, and a rich sound rang in my ears.
"The book follows the last chapter, but it says that Liu Chenxiang came back from Mount Emei to study martial arts. His skills are all-powerful, he can fly in the clouds and mist with little skill, and he can chase the stars and the moon with ease..."
Jin Qinchun and Jin Chunqiu listened with rapt attention. Although they did not understand Zhongyuan dialect very well, they could barely understand the meaning and what story the storyteller was telling.
This made Jin Chunqiu sigh with emotion, this is not Chang'an, this is clearly the ideal city in his dreams.
If you can live in such a place for the rest of your life, even if you have to pay the price, it is acceptable.
Compared to Silla, Chang'an is the place where people stay.
He finally understood why the Central Plains was rich and why the Tang army was invincible, because their emperor was a wise king.
Thinking of this, he suddenly became very interested in the emperor who was the same age as himself. He wondered if there would be a chance to meet him.
It wasn't until evening that they returned to the guest house of Honglu Temple worried about gains and losses. Along the way, they were still chatting about what they had seen today. The entourage around them also had their eyes opened this time and kept whispering.
As for the princess of Silla who was about to get married, her heart skipped a beat when she learned what she had seen in Chang'an from her followers.
It would be nice if she could have some fun, she thought silently.
However, just thinking about it. She knew that she was on a mission to Chang'an this time. If she was lucky enough to be valued by the emperor and selected into the harem, she would not be able to leave the palace at will. She heard from General Langchuan that the Tang people attached great importance to etiquette.
As the emperor's concubine, I'm afraid she cannot leave the palace at will.
Soon after, Yanchuan returned and told them happily that the Emperor of Tang Dynasty had set a time to receive them.
Three days later!
"Fortunately, it's not more than a month." Jin Chunqiu teased with a smile on his face.
Yan Chuan also smiled, and then suddenly took out a silver coin that was round on the outside and square on the inside.
"Look, what is this?"
Jin Qinchun reached out and picked up the silver coin, turned it over and said, "Isn't it silver?"
"Yes, it is exactly this." Changchuan said: "Today I visited those Tang Dynasty ministers in Chang'an, and this was a gift from one of them."
"It's really exquisite." Jin Chunqiu touched the pattern on the silver coin and saw the words "Datang Zhenguan Silver Treasure" written on it and suddenly said: "Perhaps, we can also imitate the money system of the Tang Dynasty."
"Inappropriate." Jin Qinchun shook his head and said: "There are very few silver mines in our country, which cannot be compared with the vast territory and abundant resources of the Central Plains."
"I know this, but the Japanese seem to have a lot of silver mines. We can trade with them. What do you think?" Jin Chunqiu said.
After hearing this, both of them were silent, and Yan Chuan said: "We can discuss this matter carefully after we get back."
"good."
This trip to Chang'an was an eye-opener for Jin Chunqiu. He made up his mind that as long as he saw something good and something that could be imitated, he would study and copy it seriously.
If such an empire does not plagiarize, is it necessary to build something behind closed doors?
Three days later, Tai Chi Hall.
Yanchuan, Jin Qinchun, and Jin Chunqiu stood at the foot of the steps.
They raised their eyes to look at the majestic and solemn Tai Chi Hall, holding their breath and concentrating in unison. Around them, the guards stood holding halberds, not squinting, their bodies straight and meticulous.
Jin Chunqiu sighed secretly, compared with the Tang Palace, the Silla Palace was simply an inferior earthen castle.
Not long after, a voice sounded.
"Your Majesty declares that the envoy of Silla has entered the palace!"
"Announce that the envoy of Silla has entered the palace!"
One voice after another sounded.
Jin Chunqiu pursed his lips, took a deep breath, suppressed the deep envy in his heart, and followed Yan Chuan up the steps step by step.
When you go outside the hall, you take off your shoes and follow the waiter who leads the way, step by step into the main hall.
The hall was extremely spacious, with Tang ministers sitting on their knees in two rows on the left and right. It was silent, and the cool breeze blew by from time to time, which refreshed people's spirits.
After advancing twenty steps, the three of them stopped by a pool of turquoise water. Behind the pool were rows of brightly lit candles, and behind them was a high platform. On top of it, the powerful Emperor of the Tang Dynasty
His Majesty is sitting on his knees wearing a crown.
Yan Chuan took a deep breath and bowed his hands.
"Fang Chuan, the foreign minister of Silla, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and wishes His Majesty the Emperor eternal life and eternal prosperity!"
It’s not like they didn’t do anything at Honglu Temple. At least they learned some etiquette, especially the etiquette of worshiping the emperor.
After all, on such an occasion, if etiquette is wrong, Tang Chen will definitely reprimand him.
Li Zhiyun nodded slightly, "No courtesy."
In this specially designed hall, even though the emperor's voice was very low, it still reached the ears of Yan Chuan and others.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Later, several chamberlains brought a futon, and three envoys knelt in front of it.
Yanchuan cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, the emperor of our country has passed away and a new king has succeeded. Since Emperor Gaozu, Silla has regarded the Tang Dynasty as the country of the suzerain. The trivial matters of the country should not disturb His Majesty the Emperor. However, our king, I admire you very much. The Celestial Empire has favored the country and sent a special minister to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor and pay tribute to Silla. I hope that His Majesty the Emperor will carry out the old deeds of our great ancestor and enthrone the new king of our country."
After the voice fell, the faces of the officials in the palace seemed to have expected it, and they were not surprised or happy at all.