Xiaoyun Shurui. The cold shadow returns for the first time and the long day comes. Luo socks are newly formed. Who else will follow in the footsteps?
The window is cold and shallow. Every morning comes and a thread is added. Hold the candle and swim. The copper pot has been reduced and raised last night.
This is a winter solstice poem written by Taoist Songju during the Jianyan period when he was in Yuanzhou. According to the custom of the Southern Dynasties, the winter solstice is one of the most important festivals of the year, and it is called "Winter Solstice is as big as the New Year". Nandu
In the past, the Winter Solstice Great Court Meeting was a fixed date for all nations to pay their respects. The great Huanghui battle used in the Great Hall consisted of 5,075 people and corresponding flags and utensils, second only to the 20,000 people who used the great sword to worship the heaven and earth.
In this way, we can show to the world the majesty of the powerful Song Dynasty and the prosperity of Henan Province.
Now in Lin'an, the country's power has declined compared to that of the past, and people's morale is even worse. That kind of complacency and unparalleled posture can no longer be displayed. The standards of various ceremonies in which the emperor personally participates are far less than those in Bianliang City
After Emperor Gaozong, the ceremony of the Winter Solstice gatherings was continuously reduced, and even the major congratulations were cancelled.
Before the winter solstice this year, there were many disputes in the court because the two emperors in the north were divided between Dajin and Jin. The ministers quoted scriptures and discussed what kind of etiquette should be used to deal with the two emperors. Who is the uncle of the nephew of the Song Dynasty?
One person. The most important and critical item is this year's annual coins, the three hundred thousand taels of silver, and the three hundred thousand bolts of silk. Who should be given to them.
These questions are naturally very troublesome. According to the practice of the Song and Jin Dynasties, samples were sent to the Huaihe River every year before shipping. The official transfer example for the Jin Dynasty was the Nanjing Cao Cao, passing through Zhongdu, Nanjing, and Sizhou.
After the three-party verification was correct, all the silver silk was shipped from the Xuyi Army to the Sizhou Year Coin Treasury of the Jin State in Huaibei. Then the Sizhou Year Coin Treasury slowly shipped it to the central capital. It has nothing to do with the Song Dynasty.
But now that the Jin Dynasty is divided, both Zhongdu and Nanjing are eyeing the money. If they follow the old methods, they will wait to send it to the Jin Dynasty court in Nanjing; if they want to transfer it to Zhongdu, they will have to wait for it.
He might suddenly change course and displease the Jin people in Nanjing.
Moreover, everyone in Zhongdu now knows that the emperor is just a decoration. Guo Ning, the strong minister of the Han Dynasty, is a rare general in the world who is good at fighting. He led troops to conquer the east and west, and seized the power of the boss.
Not long ago, Guo Ning ascended the throne as Zhou Guogong, Ping Zhang's political affairs, and stayed in Zhongdu as marshal. It is said that at the ceremony of his inauguration, the Jurchen emperor trembled and walked forward, not daring to raise his head or sit down the whole time. This posture was clearly meant to be taken step by step.
The emperor is trying to usurp the throne.
It was no hindrance to the Song Dynasty for the captives to fight for power and gain within their own families. People with the surname Yelu or Wanyan were on the stage, or even black Tatars from the grassland with the surname Bo'er were on the stage. There were always people in the Song Dynasty who could continue the country.
There is no way. But a man is about to take over half of the Kingdom of Jin...
The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty have always despised the Northern Han people, believing that there are no heroes in the Northern Han people, so they surrendered to the rule of the Jurchens. But now that there are really heroes among the Northern Han people, so many nobles in the Song Dynasty just feel that
Fear.
But this kind of fear cannot be expressed in words, so everyone feels cold in their hearts, and in the court hall every day is full of enthusiasm and constant bickering. They blame each other and go around in circles. No one has the intention to celebrate the winter solstice.
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Fortunately, what happened to the court had nothing to do with the people, and the people still celebrated according to old customs.
Although most of the shops were closed on this day, there were many traveling merchants and hawkers. Those selling noodle soup, those selling nourishing and vitality winter supplements, sesame seed cakes, steamed cakes, glutinous rice cakes, ice cream, steamed pear cakes, and tooth beans.
Those who were waiting for snacks, those who sold crowns, combs, collars, headdresses, and clothing, those who sold copper and iron utensils, suitcases and porcelain, were all shouting and selling on the street, attracting people from all directions to gather in a huge crowd.
Occasionally, the crowd would panic and stir, and it turned out that some trickster or monkey juggler suddenly showed up and showed off a unique skill, which scared the pedestrians next to him and evaded them, while the pedestrians outside quickly rushed up to join in the fun.
Han Xi wore a newly acquired fur coat and held a box of freshly baked taro in his hand. He walked struttingly down the street, twisting one to eat from time to time. After walking for a while, he stretched his head to look into the crowd.
There is nothing new and exciting, but unfortunately I have seen it many times before and there is nothing worth paying attention to.
There were two gentlemen following behind, both of whom were bored.
One of them was holding various bits and pieces of food for Han Xi, and his arms were sore. He immediately asked: "Xiao Lang, what's there to see in this little bustle? Let's find a cupboard to have some fun and try our luck."
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Han Xi rolled his eyes at him: "If you go to the counter to do something, do you really think that I have too much money to burn? You two are almost done, stop confusing me! Let me save some money! Besides, if I take the money
There is excessive gambling in the counter, troubles are caused, and the discussions between the DPRK and the Qing Dynasty are chaotic, how can you feel comfortable doing inspections on the left and right compartments?"
The two gentlemen looked at each other and smiled.
Although they were following Han Xi, they were not Han Xi's servants. When they heard the young man complaining, they were all smiling and felt no pressure at all.
What kind of trouble could a mere kid from a run-down eunuch family do if he just gambled money?
This boy's old father has an extraordinary status, but his head has been removed and he has become a dead ghost. The only child left behind is a hot potato. The superiors have long given instructions not to die or to be too motivated. Keep an eye on him and let him become a
A lazy young man is the best. In this case, all he can do is eat, drink, whore, and gamble. He is young and not interested in women, so why not gamble for money?
Han Xi ignored them and took two steps before passing by Tianjing Alley.
This is where Lin'an City's closets are concentrated, where many dandies and scoundrels hang out, and there are fireworks and willow alleys scattered among them, and there are singing and orchestral music.
Since Han Xi said the harsh words, he strode past the entrance of Tianjing Alley without changing his gaze.
However, just as he passed by the alley entrance, a gambling idler pushed the door out of the alley. As soon as the alley door opened, the unique heat and sound of the closet, and the unique aroma of powder in Huajie and Liuxiang all rushed out.
Han Xi stopped immediately.
His ears twitched and his nose twitched. He turned around to look at the two gentlemen and coughed lightly: "You two, don't think I'm a fool. I know that prostitution is in vain and gambling is a bottomless pit! Our family only has
Go and watch the excitement. Just watch and do nothing else!"
After saying a few words, he turned around and got into the alley. The two men who followed him hurriedly followed.
After less than half an hour, the three of them stumbled out together.
Han Xi's fur was gone, and a brand-new belt was stripped off, leaving his robe dangling. He was supposed to be a little cold, but instead he was sweating all over and the top of his head was steaming like a steamer.
The two gentlemen on both sides complained: "Xiao Lang, if you lose money, you will lose money, and we will also be unlucky!"
"It's not you two who asked me to go!" Han Xi said angrily: "If you two just come up with another small amount of money, I can make up for it! This bad thing is all your fault!"
The two gentlemen also looked pale and dejected. They thought they could have fun with this young man's money for a while. If they could make some money, both of them would benefit from it. Who would have thought that they would lose everything so quickly? Who would have thought that they would spend the whole journey together.
Watching the battle, you couldn't help but get excited and lost the winter solstice bounty you just got?
At this time, hearing Han Xi's accusation, the two of them immediately became angry: "Is it reasonable to hurt us?"
Seeing that the three of them were about to fight each other, Han Xi suddenly slowed down and shouted: "Stop! Stop!"
The two gentlemen didn't want to hit him seriously, so they immediately stopped and asked, "What's going on again?"
"I have a way to earn back your money! Look over there, Jia Sidao is here!"
Han Xi stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction, and sure enough, a young man in brocade robes in his early twenties came.
This Jinpao young master's name is Jia Sidao, and he is the eldest son of Jia She, the former magistrate of Baoying County. To say that this man's family lineage is like a sesame mung bean in Lin'an City, there is nothing praiseworthy about him, but he has a
His immense talents are enough to dwarf most young people in the field.
That means being rich.
Jia Sidao's father, Jia She, specially arranged smuggling and transshipment when he was in Huaidong, and was used as a useful tool by many wealthy merchants and nobles. Therefore, in the past two or three years, Jia She's own family has also suffered a lot of benefits.
They are all semi-open secrets.
It is said that this kind of money with unknown origins is unlikely to arouse the covetousness of others one day. It should be carefully hidden and spent slowly. It is best to take it back to your hometown and buy some farms and manor. But Jia She, the eldest son, is said to be his own.
He was raised in his hometown on Tiantai and had no education from his father. Now that his father is not around, he is alone in charge of the money coming in and out of the family, and he has just seen the wealth and wealth in Lin'an, so why not act recklessly?
In the past month or so, Jia Sidao spent money like water. During the day, he visited prostitutes' houses, invited friends to ride horses and fight cocks, and at night, he wandered around the lake and never returned. He had become a famous swinger in Lin'an City.
Bring two idiots who are easily defrauded of money.
At this moment, Han Xi saw Jia Sidao approaching leisurely and immediately cheered up.