"Is everything ready? It seems that the emperor has arrived. Several soldiers came to report just now."
In the Bird's Nest Stadium, Lu Yao found Zhe Kexing and asked.
Zhe Kexing nodded, and then made final confirmation with Bao Zheng, Su Shi and Su Che, and the other parties all expressed that they were fully prepared now.
Looking at the new Cuju competition he organized, it can finally be officially started today. Thinking about it now, Lu Yao is still a little excited.
At this time, Lu Yao couldn't help but think of the diverse entertainment life of the Northern Song Dynasty. In fact, the reason why this new Cuju competition was successfully held after he traveled through time was related to the development of the Song Dynasty at this stage and the diverse entertainment life of the people.
Inseparable, all of this is also due to Zhao Zhen's good governance and the good foundation laid by previous emperors.
Agriculture during the Northern Song Dynasty made great progress, crop harvests greatly increased, and handicrafts also developed rapidly, especially the porcelain industry, textile industry, etc. Business during the Northern Song Dynasty was the most prosperous period in Chinese history. At the same time, there were
With the support of handicraft industry, handicraft products were exquisitely made, and trade exchanges with neighboring countries and other countries in the Northern Song Dynasty became more frequent. Therefore, under the influence of different socioeconomic conditions, people's lives became more colorful, wealthy and happy.
From the Zhenzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty, Song Zhenzong began to introduce Champa rice from the present-day Fujian area. By the time of Song Renzong, after field planting experiments, the planting of Champa rice could already achieve two harvests in one season, and some southern areas could already achieve three harvests in one season.
Champa rice has a high yield and high adaptability. It has no other special requirements for the condition of the land and can survive planting in other places. During the Northern Song Dynasty, water conservancy and drinking water irrigation were also built, and most of the saline-alkali and wasteland became fertile.
The expansion of land and cultivated land provides favorable conditions for large-area crop cultivation.
Coupled with the wisdom of farmers during the Northern Song Dynasty, the seedlings of crops were exposed to the sun first, so that the roots of the seedlings were strong before being buried in the soil. The survival rate of crops was greatly improved, and the yield of grain was also greatly improved. The increase in grain yield
, solved the people's food and clothing problem, Baixin people will no longer live a life of starvation, and you can see fragrant rice on every family's dining table. Baixin people no longer have to worry about daily meals, and they can figure out what to do with it.
Fresh, more unusual meals.
Brewing was developed under the favorable conditions of a great increase in grain output after the introduction of Champa rice. During the Northern Song Dynasty, the most famous restaurant in Kaifeng, Tokyo. On the market streets lined with shops, small restaurants in restaurants can be seen everywhere.
2. Calling customers outside. Different from the previous dynasties, shops were allowed to sell home-brewed wine during the Northern Song Dynasty. Therefore, during the Northern Song Dynasty, the wines in different restaurants had different formulas and brewing methods, each with its own characteristics.
Each has its own taste.
Of course, although in terms of food, the Northern Song Dynasty can be said to be in full bloom. Before Lu Yao appeared, even Fanlou in Bianliang City was known as the number one restaurant, but it was not as overwhelming as it is now.
After Lu Yao appeared, and after Pan Yuanwu's Fan Lou obtained the formula and precious ingredients, it can be said that it is now unique. However, we have to admit that there were still many delicacies in the Northern Song Dynasty.
As the cultivated land area expanded during the Northern Song Dynasty, the people's planting technology also became very advanced. In addition to planting crops, the Baixin people in the Northern Song Dynasty also planted tea trees and other cash crops. The most characteristic tea in the Song Dynasty was made on tea trees.
Developed in the context of mass planting.
Diancha is a method of making tea in the Northern Song Dynasty. The method of making tea is to grind the tea leaves into powder, put it in a bowl, pour boiling water into the bowl with tea powder, and mix the tea powder into a paste.
Add boiling water to it, and then stir it with a tea spoon until the tea leaves float upward to form a porridge. People in the Northern Song Dynasty could not only order and drink tea alone, but also order and compete with two or three friends.
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From high-ranking officials and aristocratic children to ordinary people, ordering tea is regarded as a kind of quiet, elegant and poetic life. Ordering tea also has the function of nourishing the mind and calming the mind. Boil a pot of water and put it on the table.
A pot of tea has a unique flavor. People in the Northern Song Dynasty believed that learning to order tea was not only learning rules and etiquette, but more importantly, in the process of ordering tea, it could cultivate one's sentiments and lead to a peaceful and long-term attitude towards life.
As the cultivated land area expanded during the Northern Song Dynasty, the people's planting technology also became very advanced. In addition to planting crops, the Baixin people in the Northern Song Dynasty also planted tea trees and other cash crops. The most characteristic tea in the Song Dynasty was made on tea trees.
Developed in the context of mass planting.
Diancha is a method of making tea in the Northern Song Dynasty. The method of making tea is to grind the tea leaves into powder, put it in a bowl, pour boiling water into the bowl with tea powder, and mix the tea powder into a paste.
Add boiling water to it, and then stir it with a tea spoon until the tea leaves float upward to form a porridge. People in the Northern Song Dynasty could not only order and drink tea alone, but also order and compete with two or three friends.
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From high-ranking officials and aristocratic children to ordinary people, ordering tea is regarded as a kind of quiet, elegant and poetic life. Ordering tea also has the function of nourishing the mind and calming the mind. Boil a pot of water and put it on the table.
A pot of tea has a unique flavor. People in the Northern Song Dynasty believed that learning to order tea was not only learning rules and etiquette, but more importantly, it could cultivate one's sentiments in the process of ordering tea, and it was also a peaceful and far-reaching attitude towards life.
There were also foreign foods that were introduced to China through the developed maritime transportation in the Northern Song Dynasty and friendly trade with other countries. During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Wang family ruled the Korean Peninsula. Korea had friendly trade relations with China before the Northern Song Dynasty. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the relationship between the two countries became more intense.
In order to maintain close ties, Goryeo once presented their unique ginseng, sulfur medicinal materials, etc. to the Northern Song Dynasty.
In addition to food, textiles and clothing also developed very rapidly in the Northern Song Dynasty. China's traditional textile industry also improved during the Northern Song Dynasty. The textile industry in the Northern Song Dynasty was still dominated by the silk weaving industry, and formed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Sichuan.
There are two famous silk textile industry centers, among which the silk textiles from Shu are known as the best in the world.
The types of silk fabrics in the Northern Song Dynasty were complex and diverse. Among them, there were more than 20 types of silk damask, and more than 50 types of silk. Workers engaged in silk making at that time could also use silk fabrics in different colors.
thin threads, weaving various different
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There are groups of flowers and birds of different shapes, and animals of different shapes. This pattern not only has different colors and shapes, but also the finished products are exquisite and lifelike, and the birds, animals, insects and fish are even more lifelike.
With the developed silk weaving industry and the silk makers who could weave different patterns with silk threads, the clothes worn by the people of the Northern Song Dynasty also changed to varying degrees. Whether they were princes, nobles, or civilians, they could wear them. Clothes made of fabrics with different patterns. People's clothing in the Northern Song Dynasty. Both the royal family and the poor people like to wear straight-collar clothes. This design looks generous and does not lock back.
There is another custom in the Northern Song Dynasty. On the Lantern Festival, women put on moonlight clothes and walked to the lantern festival to meet their beloved men and watch the lantern festival together. Clothes in the Northern Song Dynasty came in various forms, including regular clothes and exquisite formal dresses. , the court clothes of the queens of the Song Dynasty were extremely exquisite, and other women's clothing also had various colors and unique and interesting patterns. Through the clothing of the people of the Northern Song Dynasty, we can see the prosperity of the textile industry in the Northern Song Dynasty.
China has always been famous for its silk. The textiles produced by the Northern Song Dynasty's textile industry were not only widely used domestically, but also welcomed by foreign countries. Taking advantage of the Song Dynasty's convenient shipping and friendly trade with foreign countries, the textile products of the Northern Song Dynasty traveled far and wide. Sold abroad, it not only brought a certain amount of income to the people, but also brought considerable fiscal revenue to the court of the Northern Song Dynasty. Through textiles, it also promoted friendly exchanges and cultural dissemination between the Northern Song Dynasty and other countries.
The highly developed industries of all walks of life have brought a variety of entertainment programs, not to mention that in Bianliang City. All dynasties in ancient China have made regulations on business, and in the Northern Song Dynasty, business was different from that of the previous dynasties. There is a big difference. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the boundaries of "fang" and "market" were no longer established. Merchants chose places close to the houses where they lived to open shops and buy and sell goods. The Northern Song Dynasty also abolished the event boundaries of setting up markets, and night markets became This is a major feature of the Northern Song Dynasty. At night, you can still see the lively market and the bustling traders.
The business model of the Northern Song Dynasty greatly facilitated people's lives. If people needed to buy something, they no longer needed to rush to a market far away from them, nor did they need to count the time to complete the purchase before the market closed. People can go out to do things anytime and anywhere, and even go to a restaurant to have a drink after purchasing items.
The entertainment projects of the Northern Song Dynasty also had a great degree of innovation. The entertainment venues in the Northern Song Dynasty were called vases, which were places where people with various artistic talents performed. Most of the vases were opened in bustling, densely populated, or often popular places. There is a place for people to play, which will help attract people to stop and watch, thereby making more profits.
The programs that are often performed in Wase are raps and talking scripts, which are often called storytellers by the people. Most of these scripts come from folk legends, and some are specially compiled by Wase storytellers. These short stories are not long. It was born to attract people. Listening to books in Wase, ordering a pot of tea, finishing the tea, and finishing listening to the book. The programs of Wase are not static, there are new programs every day, which brings great excitement to people. Great freshness.
In addition to Wase storytelling, puppet shows, acrobatics, and dance are also among the programs that are often performed in Wase. The Northern Song Dynasty is considered a turning point in the history of Chinese dance. Compared with the majestic and grandeur of the dances of the previous dynasties, it was actually more vivid and soft. , has the characteristics of the Northern Song Dynasty. The Northern Song Dynasty was politically enlightened, the literary world was at its peak, and the lyrics accompanying the dances were also extremely particular. The dances of the Northern Song Dynasty were composed of lyrics, which reflected the living conditions, social features, and folk customs of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Sumo wrestling is another unique program during the Northern Song Dynasty. Sumo wrestlers are different from Wase's storytellers. Sumo wrestling is a contest of strength between two people. However, strength alone is not enough. If you want to win a sumo match
The game requires a smart mind and wisdom. Only using brute force will not win the game. Sumo has also been introduced to foreign countries. The sumo that is still popular in Japan today was introduced to Japan during the Northern Song Dynasty. Thinking of sumo,
Lu Yao couldn't help but recall the previous fight with Cao Han. Cao Han's position in Lu Yao's heart now far surpassed that of Han Yunyu.
Under the influence of the prosperous economy and enlightened politics of the Northern Song Dynasty, the festivals and festival programs of the Northern Song Dynasty were also very rich. The most grand among them was the Lantern Festival, also called the Shangyuan Festival in the Northern Song Dynasty. The Shangyuan Festival is,
In Bianjing, Tokyo, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a grand Shangyuan Lantern Festival. The lantern festival lasted for several days. Various kinds of lanterns were hung on the streets. People could go to the lantern festival to play. There were also people with special skills who performed at the lantern festival.
Then put your talents into a performance at the meeting.
The court of the Northern Song Dynasty also attached great importance to the Shangyuan Festival. On the day of the Shangyuan Festival, the emperor would bring his relatives, civil and military officials to the Xuande Building, watch the lively Lantern Festival together with the faithful, and understand the sentiments of the people.
, have fun with the people. The Lantern Festival's Lantern Festival is the most lively day for people in Tokyo. People can put down their work and go out to have fun with their families. This was only possible in the prosperous era when the country was peaceful and the people were safe.
This kind of happiness is perfect.
From the food, clothing, and transportation of the people in the Northern Song Dynasty, we can see that the economy in the Northern Song Dynasty was unprecedentedly prosperous, the people lived happily, and the cultural activities were rich and colorful. The lives of the people in the Northern Song Dynasty were not only greatly improved in material aspects, but also in spiritual life.
A big improvement. Except for the absence of electronic equipment, high-speed trains and airplanes, the living conditions and entertainment programs of the people in the Northern Song Dynasty were not much different from modern life and entertainment.
However, although the Northern Song Dynasty developed rapidly in these aspects, it still could not get rid of one of the biggest drawbacks of feudal society, that is, the city as the capital is always the most developed, but when it comes to all parts of the country, the gap becomes very obvious
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Not to mention comparing the capital city with other cities, just talking about Bianliang City where Lu Yao is currently located, there is a clear difference between the inner city and the outer city. The entertainment activities mentioned above basically only exist in the inner city.
, compared to the bustling lights of the inner city, the outer city looks like a depressing scene.
It is precisely because of this that the venue for the Cuju competition, the food street, the hot pot restaurant, and the industries built by Lu Yao all ended up in the outer city. Lu Yao felt that with Zhao Zhen’s wisdom, he really personally
When you come to this outer city and observe carefully, you should be able to understand how big the gap is between the inner city and the outer city, and you will also know why you insist on doing these businesses in the outer city.
Zhao Zhen, who was sitting in the sedan chair, first saw through
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Curtain, all I can see is the prosperous scene in the inner city. While praising my ancestors for their ability to govern the country, I also give myself a small compliment in my heart. Speaking of this inner city, there are not only a few onlookers.
, although everyone knows that the destination of the emperor's trip is actually the Bird's Nest Stadium in the outer city, but everyone wants to see the emperor's parade, so after leaving the palace, it can be said that there is already an endless stream of people on the street.
Absolutely, however, Zhao Zhen's trip this time was not so grand, which also made the people think that maybe because of the special reasons of this competition, the emperor actually did not pay much attention to it.
The peaceful scene began to change after arriving in the outer city. In fact, except for festivals and events, Zhao Zhen basically rarely left the palace, even if he had left Bianliang before.
Parades in other cities basically take horse-drawn carriages. Therefore, although Zhao Zhengui is the emperor, he is basically limited to the stage of hearing about the development of the outer city. In addition, his officials have always been
Reporting good news does not report bad news, so Zhao Zhen has always believed that the outer city area is only slightly inferior to the inner city area in terms of development, and there are no problems in other aspects.
However, Zhao Zhen, who is sitting in the sedan chair today, can be said to have officially entered the stage of meeting him from the hearing stage. He has seen the scene of the outer city with his own eyes. Because the palace is not close to the outer city, but
It's not that far off, and Zhao Zhen wants to leave the palace to watch today's game. In fact, it is the decree and notice that was just issued yesterday. The officials responsible for managing the outer city area felt a little at a loss about this sudden order from the emperor.
.They had actually considered this possibility before, but it was quickly rejected by them. Because, in their view, the Bird's Nest Stadium was just a small place that could accommodate five or six hundred people, and
The roof of this stadium is very strange and hollow. Fortunately, the weather is sunny today and there is no rain.
In the opinion of these officials, even if this new Cuju competition was held, the emperor would not take it seriously. Otherwise, the royal majesty would never allow such a stadium to be built. What they did not expect was that
, the real organizer of this competition is actually Lu Yao, and the construction cost of the Bird's Nest Stadium was also paid by Lu Yao, so Zhao Zhen did not interfere, but it does not mean that he does not pay attention to this Cuju competition.
The reason for keeping it secret was also the result of discussions between Zhao Zhen, Tang Long and Yan Shu. Both Tang Long and Yan Shu felt that only Zhao Zhen would block the news from the outside world and wait until he was about to travel before telling it out, so that they could see what happened in Bianliang.
What is the scene like in the outer city? Zhao Zhen finally adopted the suggestions of these two people. And these officials in the outer city were all panicked after seeing the decree yesterday. There was only one day, even if it was
It is absolutely too late to whitewash the situation, and Tang Long's people had already gone to the outer city to do work yesterday. Once it is discovered that they have tampered with it, the consequences will be even more disastrous.
Therefore, in the end, they had no choice but to show it off and show the truest side of the outer city to the emperor.
What Zhao Zhen saw was completely different from the prosperity of the inner city. What Lu Yao told him before kept recurring in his mind, that is, he chose to build a food street, hot pot restaurant, and Bird's Nest Stadium.
The purpose of urban areas is to enable the outer city to develop rapidly and eliminate the gap between the inner city and the outer city. When Zhao Zhen heard this, he thought Lu Yao was a bit trying to make excuses for himself when he said these words. In Zhao Zhen's opinion,
There is not that big a difference between the inner city and the outer city.
But today, he really saw it. He saw a child on the street holding a dirty steamed bun in his hand, and put it into his mouth as if it were a delicious food.
Zhao Zhen finally realized the so-called suffering of people's livelihood.
When he saw the Bird's Nest Stadium through the curtain, Zhao Zhen, who had been sitting in the sedan all the way, could no longer bear the guilt in his heart, so he opened his mouth and asked the bearer to get off the sedan and walked down.
It can be said that Zhao Zhen's move frightened all the ministers and the honor guard present. The person in charge of the honor guard was the first to be frightened. He was relieved after confirming with the bearer that it was Zhao Zhen who came down by himself.
Yan Shu, Lu Xu and other ministers were also a little surprised. They didn't know why Zhao Zhen got down from the sedan at this time. However, Yan Shu could guess a bit of Zhao Zhen's thoughts. Maybe, His Majesty was really there.
I couldn't sit still in the sedan chair.
After Zhao Zhen came down, he looked at the various people on the street and was filled with emotion. This is Bianliang. Although it is an outer city, it can also be regarded as the capital of the Song Dynasty. Unexpectedly, there is only a wall separating the inner city and the outer city.
It's actually so big.
Zhao Zhen looked around and then said: "Everyone who came here today wants to see what I look like. In fact, I think all of you are more handsome than me and live comfortably."
Naturally, the people did not dare to reply. Even if they were thinking something in their hearts, they would try their best to control their facial expressions.
Seeing no one answered, Zhao Zhen continued: "I came here today for a simple purpose, which is to watch today's Cuju competition. However, before I even entered the stadium, I had already seen the outer city area.
Everyone, I have neglected the management of the outer city area and made you suffer."
After saying this, Zhao Zhen bowed deeply to all the people watching, and after two minutes, he straightened up again.
This move frightened the people present, but they could also feel the sincerity of the emperor's words.
"I promise you, sooner or later, I will demolish the gate and city wall in the middle of the inner city and the outer city, so that everyone can live a life of plenty of food and clothing!"
When Zhao Zhen said this, he was impassioned, and coupled with his very sincere actions just now, it can be said that he has won the hearts of all the people present.
Of course, Zhao Zhen's actions just now were not false, he was speaking from the bottom of his heart based on what he had seen along the way.
So, after Zhao Zhen said these words, the people present finally broke the silence and cheered.