Autumn goes to winter, time flies, and it has been more than two months in a blink of an eye.

In the Tang Dynasty, the winter in Guanzhong was not too cold, but it was only comparative.

For ordinary people, they can't wear leather clothes and mink furs, and they don't have enough money to buy charcoal or firewood, and winter is still difficult for them.

This winter, however, is different from previous years. Iron stoves with tin chimneys, brick ondols, fire walls, and not expensive coal have brought warmth to many people's homes.

Even in the palace, unlike in previous years, many palace rooms have been remodeled, with fire walls for heating, and outside are small houses with fires, and hot water can be supplied at any time. This is even more convenient for palace people who are used to drinking tea.

Xu Hui sat in a rocking chair and flipped through a book. The thick warmth emanating from the wall of fire behind her, there was no smoke at all, and she was not wearing much, but it was not cold, which made her feel very comfortable.

There was a crisp laugh outside, and Xu Hui put down the scroll, the corners of his mouth pursed slightly, revealing a slight smile. I got up and took a look, and I still put on a cashmere coat specially cut by Dayingku.

The bright red color, imitating the style of the women's half-open collar and waist of later generations, the buckle made of red fragrant wood, and the slightly casual belt.

The shoes are also the products of Dayingku's workshop, which are divided into semi-high-waisted boots for the left and right feet, cashmere fabric, and cowhide soles, which are comfortable to wear.

To be honest, Xu Hui likes this outfit very much, wearing it in this season, it is not as heavy as a leather coat and mink fur, and the temperature is just right.

Like a red cloud, Xu Hui walked out of the palace gate, and saw Xiao Zhao, Jinyang, Xincheng and a few palace maids playing football in the open space in front of the palace, giggling and laughing.

According to the records of the two classics of "Warring States Policy" and "Historical Records", in the Spring and Autumn Period, Linzi, the capital of Qi State, became popular.

During the Han Dynasty, due to the introduction of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, Keju gradually developed into a very professional sport, and professional football stadiums, the so-called "Jucheng", began to appear in the palace, with walls and stands.

The game is divided into two teams, each with 12 players on each side, and the number of goals kicked into the goal is determined by the winner, which is the prototype of modern football.

It is said that since then, the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty, such as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che and Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty Liu Biao, were fond of playing football.

In the Tang Dynasty, although His Majesty Li Er also loved to watch Keju, Keju at that time was more of a women's entertainment. Men, on the other hand, are more keen on the sport of polo, which gallops on horseback.

The women of the Tang Dynasty love Keju no worse than the current fans, and they are often in a hurry to play the ball without taking off their makeup, and they are also carefully divided into two ways to play: with and without a goal.

The three little girls were all wearing cashmere semi-coats, pink, green, and light red, bouncing and dancing like three flower butterflies.

The little girl is still wearing gloves on her hands, single-skinned, white and red, swinging and waving, which is also a landscape.

"Fill the mother." A palace maid came from behind and bowed down to present the gloves that Xu Hui had forgotten to wear.

Xu Hui nodded, put on the light pink gloves, which were very close and comfortable, and the coldness was immediately driven away.

These are all new products launched by Dayingku, and only for His Majesty Li Er, Xu Hui, and the three princesses of Changle, Jinyang, and Xincheng have been customized and processed.

If it weren't for His Majesty Li Er's words, no matter if you were a nobleman in the palace or a relative of the emperor, if you wanted it, you would have to buy it on the market, and the Xu family shop was the only designated seller in Chang'an.

Even so, not many gloves flowed to the market, and all of them were purchased by His Majesty Li Er and distributed to the garrisons in the northwest and northeast.

And there are not many fine cashmere fabrics, and the price is also very high; Woollen ones are cheaper and more in quantity. But for the powerful and high-ranking officials, this dress is decent, but it is unlikely to buy it.

Obviously, due to the opening of the channel for purchasing wool from Tuyuhun, the output of wool spinning has increased greatly. Most of the wool purchased from Li Simo is sold back.

It is said that after the onset of winter, wool is extremely popular among its tribes, and some even sell it to nomads further north at a high price. Some of the tribal leaders of the brains had suggested to Li Simo that they also buy wool and sell it to Dayingku to make a profit.

Obviously, what Xu Qilin said to His Majesty Li Er and Li Simo at the beginning is now realized. This not only made money, but also helped Li Simo stabilize the clan and improve his prestige.

After more than half a year of foundation building and development, Dayingku has been on the right track, and His Majesty Li Er is pleased with the achievements.

"Tired, let's go in and rest for a while!" Seeing that the three little girls were sweating, Xu Hui reminded with concern.

"Not tired, not tired." Xiao Zhao and the others were having a good time, shouting one after another, and they didn't stop.

Xu Hui shook his head lightly and moved around the courtyard. The flowers and plants had withered, and the scenery was bleak, which reminded her of her little brother she hadn't seen for months.

How hard it must be to be busy outside, only twelve or thirteen years old. Xu Hui sometimes thinks that this is the younger brother helping herself, not that she is helping the younger brother. As for what officials and lords, how can they be so urgent at such a young age?

Since the younger brother got a lot of strange utensils, and took over the envoy of the big Yingku, and let the little sister often enter the palace to accompany the princess, His Majesty has more than doubled the number of times he has visited Bingxia Palace.

There are three thousand beauties in the harem, and now Xu Hui is already the most favored concubine of His Majesty Li Er. Young and beautiful are talented, and Xu Qilin's help is also great.

Xu Hui pondered, and felt that he was thinking too much, the little brother was so young, and he could be so sensible? Maybe it's the guidance of his teacher, Lu Yuxian, maybe it's not true.

Walking to the swing frame, there was already a palace maid who laid out the thick mat, Xu Hui smiled faintly, sat down, and in the leisurely swing, his thoughts were still flying.

His Majesty Li Er walked in, glanced at the three little girls who were playing, and smiled happily. At a glance, I saw a figure in red again, sitting on the swing and swaying gently.

The eyes were full of withered yellow color, and the red clothes added a touch of brightness to Xiao Se. Without saying a word, he looked up at the sky slightly, and he had a quiet and gentle feeling.

His Majesty Li Er walked over, and originally wanted to come behind Xu Hui quietly, but the silent gesture was made late, and the palace maid had already hurriedly bowed down, calling her "Your Majesty".

Xu Hui's eyes rolled, stopped the swing, got up and turned his head, and gave a courtesy, "The concubine has seen Your Majesty." ”

His Majesty Li Er rolled his eyes slightly dissatisfied, but then raised his hand with a smile, "Ai Concubine, let's be flat!" ”

Xu Hui got up and stood up, but saw His Majesty Li Er looking up and down, smiling and chin with a smile, and praised: "Concubine Ai is very good in this dress, neat but graceful." ”

Xu Hui smiled and said, "The concubine feels very warm, and it is lighter than the mink fur coat. ”

His Majesty Li Er said: "Although the price is lower than that of mink fur, it is still not available to ordinary people. Perhaps it will be possible to wait until there is a significant increase in production to benefit the people. ”

Xu Hui said: "Your Majesty is right, scarcity is expensive, this woolen product has just been launched, the quantity is small, and the price must be high." ”

His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand and walked slowly towards the palace gate, Xu Hui hurriedly accompanied, seeing that he was wearing a red and yellow regular clothes, but it was also a woolen material, but the shape did not change, who made him the emperor, Xu Qilin did not dare to change it.

You must know that the opening up of the Tang Dynasty was not only in terms of cultural customs, but also in terms of clothing.

Due to the increased interaction with the northern nomads at that time, and the endless flow of camel caravans on the Silk Road, it had a great impact on the clothing of the Tang Dynasty.

The culture that came with the Hu people, especially the Hufu, which included many ethnic elements such as India and Persia, was refreshing to the women of the Tang Dynasty.

As a result, a gust of wind swept through the cities of the Central Plains, especially in Chang'an and Luoyang, and its ornaments were also the most exotic.

In Yuan Zhen's poems, such a scene was described: Since Hu rode up the smoke and dust, the hair was full of dust, the woman learned Hu makeup for Hu women, and entered Hu Yin Wu Hu Le, Hu Yin Hu Qi and Hu makeup, and in the past 50 years, they have been in turmoil.

Because of this, Xu Qilin dared to design costumes for Sister A and Her Royal Highness the princesses. Of course, this is only a regular dress, and formal occasions have their own rules and regulations of the imperial court.

"Son, Xincheng, Xiao Zhao, rest for a while and then play." At the gate of the hall, His Majesty Li Er stopped and called the three little girls with a smile.

Seeing that it was His Majesty Li Er's call, the three little girls stopped unsatisfied, and walked towards the palace with a smile.

The hall was still warm, and this kind of comfortable feeling His Majesty Li Er had already had, but he still smiled and nodded.

Xu Hui helped His Majesty Li Er take off his coat, and he also removed the woolen coat, and he had to be busy asking the palace maids to wait for the three little girls.

In a short time, everyone was seated and hot tea was served. Xu Hui has the most types of tea here, some are for the princess to drink, some are for herself, and Xiao Zhao is drunk, and there is no shortage of His Majesty Li Er.

"Qi Lin just sent a report, he is in Kaifeng, and he will leave for Luoyang in the near future." His Majesty Li Er drank tea and said, "Look at this weather, the river can't freeze, and it's better to take the waterway faster." ”

Xu Hui had accurate news, breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and said: "In this way, in half a month, he will almost be able to return to Chang'an." ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded and said, "Qi Lin has really worked this errand. When I return to Chang'an, I will have my own reward. ”

"The concubine thanked Your Majesty first, on behalf of the younger brother." Xu Hui smiled and owed, and said: "Hard work is nothing, the main thing is to do it well and satisfy His Majesty." ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "I am satisfied. Although the reform of Caoyun has not yet been completed, it has only solved the risk of the three pillars, so that Luoyang's grain storage can be transported in a steady stream, which is a great achievement. ”

The son ran to his father, blinked his big eyes with his little face, and asked with some expectation, "Xu Xiaolang can say what good things he brought back?" He has been to Yangzhou, isn't it very prosperous? ”

In the Tang Dynasty, the scope of Yangzhou city site expanded from above Shugang in the northwest of Yangzhou city to below Shugang, and the pattern of two cities above and below Shugang appeared. In terms of the size of the city, it was second only to the capital cities of Chang'an and Luoyang at that time.

And when it comes to prosperity, Yangzhou is not much worse than Chang'an. After the Anshi Rebellion, Yangzhou jumped to the first place. The so-called "prosperity of the world, Yang is the head".

Since the unification of the Han Dynasty, Yangzhou has a wealth of authentic and reliable written records, highlighting the prosperity of Yangzhou's political culture. Since the Han and Tang dynasties, Yangzhou has always had a huge influence on the cities in the south of the Yangtze River, and can be regarded as the political and cultural center of the south of the Yangtze River.

Moreover, Yangzhou is the first global international metropolis in Chinese history to be famous for its industry and commerce, and has a colorful urban life that is different from Chang'an and Luoyang. Due to the large number of wealthy merchants, Yangzhou is full of extravagance.

Eat delicacies from the mountains and seas, and Hu wine and Hu food are also moved to the wine table; In order to attract customers, some shops also use orchid service; There are pavilions and terraces, and ten-mile bead curtains. The home of the wealthy merchant is even more "magnificent, dazzling, and like a nobleman".

His Majesty Li Er touched his beloved daughter's little face dotingly, and said with a smile: "How can the court report be written about useless things?" ”

Xiao Zhao giggled twice and said: "I know that my brother has eaten a lot of good things in Yangzhou, including stewed crab roe lion head, three-ding meat buns, Yangzhou spring rolls, etc., and let people learn how to do it, memorize recipes, and bring ingredients." When he comes back, we'll be able to eat." ”

When Xincheng heard these names, he couldn't help swallowing his saliva and licking his lower lip, feeling a little salivating.

The son was also very greedy, turned his head to look at Xiao Zhao, and asked, "Then can he eat good things everywhere he goes?" Is there anything else besides Yangzhou? ”

Xiao Zhao nodded as a matter of course and said, "My brother mentioned it in the letter, for example, in Kaifeng, he ate fried cold noodles, bucket chicken, and mutton kang buns......"

Xu Hui smiled bitterly and coughed lightly. It means that Xiao Zhao stopped talking, and I didn't see that the saliva of the two princesses was about to flow out.

His Majesty Li Er also laughed and said, "There are foods from all over the world, because of the different materials they produce, the methods are different, and the names are also different. In my opinion, the taste is still much the same. ”

After a pause, he added: "In half a month, Qi Lin will be able to return to Chang'an, and there is no need to worry." ”

Adults can bear it, but children can't even sleep well after listening to it so much.

Xiao Zhao blinked his eyes, and also saw that Her Royal Highness the princess was hungry, so he said: "There are some simple dishes that don't use local ingredients, my brother has already sent the recipe back with the letter, and my chef can already make a few things." Like that bucket chicken, mutton kang bun ......"

"Then let's go to your house and eat now!" Xincheng couldn't wait, and after speaking, he turned his pleading little eyes to his father.

His Majesty Li Er scratched his head, very embarrassed.

Xu Hui hurriedly relieved the siege and said: "Why don't you let Xiao Zhao go back, let the cook do it and send it immediately." Or ask for the recipe and let the palace cook make it, the same. ”

His Majesty Li Er immediately answered: "I see bring the recipe, the craftsmanship of the chef in the palace is still very good." ”

Xiao Zhao smiled, jumped off the chair, and said, "Then I'll go home and find it, and let someone send it immediately." ”

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