In the 486th year of the unification of the First Emperor, the remnant of winter will be over. On this day, on Shujiazhuang Street, Xia Chun, the head of the pavilion, held a gong in his hand, and shouted while walking: "Townspeople, villagers, the dynasty has changed!" It's a change of dynasty! ”

The administrative divisions of the Jin Dynasty generally followed the system of the previous dynasty. According to the densely populated situation, the place is about ten miles to set up a pavilion, the pavilion is set up with a pavilion chief, ten pavilions and a township, the township has three elders, there is a rank of the husband, a wanderer each one, to manage the affairs of the township. Although Xia Chun is the pavilion chief, he is just a low-level petty official who is not in the stream, and he is also from a poor family.

When everyone heard the shout, they all gathered in surprise and asked, "Pavilion Chief Xia, what did you say just now?" What - a change of dynasty? ”

Xia Tingchang didn't answer first, and when the people were almost surrounded, his face was a little excited, and he slowly said loudly: "The Wei court is mediocre and incompetent, and it has long lost its morality in the world and its heart to the people. Sima's fortune is prosperous. Although, our wise and far-reaching Jin King Sima Xiangguo has passed away, but the Jin King Sima Yanyan succeeded to the throne, after the son ascended the throne, the sage Qinming, the great line of virtue and breadth, than his father, his ancestors have more than equal, and the Wei Dynasty Emperor Cao Huan is more centrifugal from virtue, if the King of Jin is not called the emperor at this time, it is against the sky, there is a people's heart. In order to conform to the will of heaven, respond to the will of the people, and think about the common people in the world, the king of Jin has already called the emperor on behalf of Wei, and the country is called Jin. And Emperor Cao Huan of Wei was also willing to give up Xian. Emperor Sima Wu was virtuous and far-reaching, extremely generous to the Wei family, and named the Wei Emperor Cao Huan as the king of Chen Liu, and the kings of the Wei family were all named county marquis. Now, you and I are the people of the Great Jin. ”

Xia Tingchang gushed endlessly, obviously running around for this matter in recent days, his sentences have become more and more proficient, and his emotions have become richer and richer, but his voice is a little hoarse.

When people heard that the dynasty had changed, they were also surprised, but after thinking about it, it didn't seem to have much to do with themselves, but they used to be the people of the Great Wei, and now they are the people of the Great Jin. It is no different from Cao Wei and Han forty-five years ago.

There have been too many changes of dynasties in Chinese history, but most of the previous changes of dynasties took the form of large-scale wars. The common people were conscripted to fight, divided into Party A, Party B, and Party C, and there was no grudge between the soldiers, only that they were fighting, and in the end, no matter which side of the soldiers, which side of the people, the soldiers who survived, and the people who survived, all of them were the people of the victorious side. But this time it was different, Sima Yan only passed a coup d'état with a small number of high-level powers, and without moving a knife or a shot, he evolved peacefully and changed the dynasty. The common people were completely unaffected.

When Xia Tingchang said the last sentence, "You and I are the people of the Great Jin", his right hand couldn't help but raise his head excitedly. At this time, there should have been a scene of people cheering, but people's reactions were very flat, which made Xia Tingchang a little embarrassed. He struck the gong twice hard, "A bunch of ignorant fools. ”

At this time, he saw Shu An in the crowd, so he greeted him: "Shu Xian's nephew, now the establishment of the Great Jin Dynasty is the top priority in the world, you look at these people are like wooden chickens, you are a scholar, Ling Zun used to be a doctor of Taixue, you have to guide everyone well." ”

Shu An read poetry and knew that changing the dynasty was nothing more than a power game for the ruling class. He didn't know what to say for a while, and the crowd dispersed one after another. Pavilion Chief Xia hurriedly found a step to hide his embarrassment: "I should have gone to visit Dr. Shu in person, but I was really on official business, so I couldn't be idle." Please be sure to report this matter to Ling Zun, and then set an example for the townships. I'm going to go to the next place to make an announcement, so I'll go first. ”

Shu An returned home and told his father about it. Shu Boguang had already expected this day before he resigned, so he was not surprised to hear this. Shu An returned to his house and said to his wife: "Now, Sima Zhao's son Sima Yan has replaced Cao Wei and established the Jin Dynasty, and you and I are the people of the Great Jin. ”

Zhou said very calmly: "Oh, I am a woman, I only recognize my husband, but I don't know the monarch. After speaking, she looked at her husband with a smile, "The country has a big event, and our family has to have a big event." ”

"My family?" Shu An was puzzled, "What can be a big deal?" ”

"You said that we are now the people of the Great Jin, I'm afraid, the Great Jin will add two more small people."

Shu An didn't understand Zhou's words for a while, "What add two more people." At this time, he saw Zhou's hand caressing his lower abdomen, suddenly woke up, and said in ecstasy, "You mean you're pregnant?" And is - two? ”

Zhou smiled with disgust: "What two, one from my family and one from the Han family." ”

"Oh? Are you saying that Brother Han's family also has it? ”

Zhou responded happily: "Hmm." ”

It turned out that since the last time Shu An and his wife sent clothes to Han Ning, the two new daughters-in-law have increased their interactions, and they have left a good impression on each other. Liu admired Zhou's kindness, and Zhou admired Liu's poverty and moderation. They often work together as female workers and chat. For this kind of intimate matter, the two women naturally do not hide from each other.

The Shu and Han families were immersed in joy, of course, not because of the change of dynasty.

In May, Jiangnan has entered the rainy season. Although Ruyin is not in the south of the Yangtze River, it has abundant rainfall. It had just rained the night before, and on the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the rain cleared. Seven-colored clouds appeared in the eastern sky, and the sun hid behind the seven-colored clouds, shining a colorful light in the sky over Ruyin County. Dr. Shu, Shu An, and Xie Yi stood in the courtyard, looking at the seven-colored clouds that looked like the morning glow but were even more bizarre.

Shu An was young, and compared to the two old men, his face was obviously uneasy and excited. Early in the morning, Xie Yi boiled hot water. After Shu An invited the midwife Wang Granny to come, she has been pacing back and forth in the courtyard. The bizarre seven-colored clouds did not reduce his agitation.

A crisp cry of "wow" in the house reached the ears of the three people in the courtyard. Shu An's excitement reached its peak, knowing that the child had been successfully born. Pleasantly surprised, he took a few steps into the house, caressing the little life and comforting his weak wife.

The midwife came out with a smile on her face: "Congratulations, Dr. Shu, it's a little grandson." ”

Dr. Shu was also so happy that he hurriedly took out the happy money and gave it to the midwife: "Mother-in-law has worked hard. ”

Granny Wang said: "I'll just say, your Shu family's ancestors have accumulated virtue and done good, and God will never watch your family break down." If today's photo is different, it must have moved the heavens, and this child must have some background. ”

"Where, where, the omen from heaven is just a coincidence, how can there be any origin?" Dr. Shu instructed Xie Yi again, "Mother-in-law has been busy for most of the day, hurry up and prepare wine and dinner to entertain mother-in-law." ”

While eating, Granny Wang explained to Shu An the postpartum care of some women, as well as the precautions for taking care of small children. Because there are no older women in the Shu family and there is a lack of experience in this area, Granny Wang said in as much detail as possible.

Before the meal was finished here, I heard Han Ning shouting outside the door: "Brother Shu, Brother Shu, has your sister-in-law given birth?" Is Granny Wang here? ”

Han Ning was a frequent visitor to the Shu family, and he often came and went at will. But today there was a red cloth hanging in front of the door of the Shu family, and he knew that it must be the woman of the Shu family who was giving birth, and he could not enter at will.

Shu An hurriedly greeted him and said with a smile: "It's Brother Han, it's cheap, and Granny Wang is still here." ”

"Oh, my sister-in-law is in the grass, so I won't enter the door." Han Ning stood outside the door, "Sister-in-law gives birth to a boy and girl?" ”

"Boy."

Han Ning smiled: "Congratulations." Coincidentally, the sister-in-law is in the grass, and she has to join in the fun. This morning, the two of us were watching the seven-colored clouds in the sky, and I didn't want to suddenly feel abdominal pain in the air, thinking that she was about to give birth, so I hurriedly helped her to the house, and then ran to ask Granny Wang, but she pounced. Granny Wang's family said that she was invited by you this morning, so I hurriedly ran over to find her. ”

Shu An was surprised: "There is such a coincidence? Brother Han, wait a minute, I'll call you Granny Wang. ”

Granny Wang hadn't finished her meal yet, but she had already heard their conversation. She hurriedly put down the dishes and chopsticks and hurriedly followed Han Ning to Han's house.

Shu An thought about it, the Han family only had Han Ning and his wife, there was no helper, and there were many things that needed to be prepared for giving birth to a child, how could Han Ning be alone. But it was inconvenient for him to go, so he said to Xie Yi: "Xie Bo, I want to trouble you with something......

Without waiting for Shu An to finish speaking, Xie Yi smiled: "You want the Han family to have no helpers, and it's inconvenient for you to go, you want me to help the Han family, right?" ”

"Extremely, extremely."

"I'm old, but I'm in good health, and I can still boil hot water or something, so it's the best place for me to go."

"In this way, there will be Uncle Lao."

In the evening, seven-colored clouds appeared in the western sky like the morning. Xie Yi is back.

Shu An asked, "How is it?" Did it go well? ”

Xie Yi said: "Liu's birth is also very smooth, it is a baby girl, and the mother and daughter are safe." Dalang can rest assured. ”

"Oh, that's good."

Shu An entered the house and told his wife about the situation of the Han family.

Zhou said: "Our two families are pregnant at the same time, and they are both accompanied by the seven colored clouds to give birth on the same day, and they are a man and a woman, these two children - maybe they will be a pair of good fate in the future." ”

"With the husband and wife of the Han family, it is good to be able to marry their children. It's just that this kind of thing, don't talk nonsense first. ”

"It's our whisper, and we won't say it to the outside."

The two men said, looking down at their son again. The boy cries loudly, has fair skin, and the biggest difference is that there is a cyan birthmark above his forehead, which is very cute. The husband and wife never get tired of watching this child.

Because there is no mother, Shu An is responsible for serving the confinement child. In the past month, Shu An has been busy, washing diapers and emptying the toilet. The weather is hot, wipe the body of the mother and son. Fortunately, you don't have to worry about cooking, it's all taken care of by Xie Yi.

According to custom, on the day of the child's full moon, relatives and friends will come to congratulate those who want to hold a full moon wine. So the day before the full moon, Shu An went to Ruyin City to buy wine and meat.

Entering the city at the south gate, I walked into a butcher shop to buy meat, but I didn't expect the meat to be sold out. A few more butcher shops were gone, and it was all the same.

Shu An was very puzzled, and thought: How could it be, Shujiazhuang is not far from Ruyin City, and he got up so early in the morning, and now it is just past the hour, how can the meat be sold so quickly?

He walked towards the northern city in a hurry, and on the way he met many people from all directions, carrying burdens or carts, carrying meat, wine, chickens and fish, vegetables and fruits, all walking towards the same street. Shu An walked through the street and saw a big mansion in the north of the street, with a red lacquered gate, and the traffic in front of the door occupied the entire street. Shu An secretly thought, this must be a happy event for a family in Ruyin City. He continued his journey north to the North City. Unexpectedly, the three butcher shops in Beicheng also had no meat. Until he walked to the last butcher shop in Ruyin City, it was not surprising that the boss also said: "There is no meat." ”

Shu An was extremely angry and asked the boss: "What kind of world is it now?" The Jin Dynasty has just been established, is the life of the people of my Great Jin Dynasty so good that there is not enough meat to sell every day? ”

The butcher shopkeeper smiled: "It doesn't matter if his surname is Sima or Cao, it's the same for us." The poor in Ruyin are still poor, and the rich are still rich. Those who eat meat are always the ones who can't afford it, and they can't buy it once a year. ”

"Oh? So in this case, why did I go from Chenshi to Nancheng today, from Nancheng to Beicheng, and walked to more than a dozen butcher shops, but I couldn't buy a pound of meat? ”

"Hmph, don't talk about today, you won't be able to buy meat for three days in Ruyin City."

"Why, exactly?"

"Why?" The butcher shopkeeper snorted coldly, "Haven't you heard?" The Shi family, the first scholar clan in Ruyin, gave birth to a little son, which was the day when seven-colored clouds appeared in the sky last month. The Shi family won the young master, and they were very happy. His family was originally not small, and the child was accompanied by a seven-colored cloud, which was considered a once-in-a-lifetime auspicious omen. Therefore, the Shi family should celebrate greatly. Tomorrow is the full moon, and all the people with heads and faces in Ruyin County will go to celebrate, and I heard that there are still people coming from Luoyang. The Shi family has prepared for this early, and the hotels, butcher shops, vegetable markets, and fruit markets in the city have all been taken care of by the Shi family, and they are not allowed to take out for three days. ”

Shu An first heard that the young master of the Shi family was also born on the day when the seven-colored clouds appeared in the sky, and it was the same day as his son and the daughter of the Han family, which was very novel, but after listening to the words behind the butcher shopkeeper, he was very angry, and said: "Is it only allowed for his family to eat meat, and not for other families?" ”

The butcher shopkeeper said: "People are famous scholars, they have always looked down on the Hanmen, and they have never interacted with the Hanmen Shu family. ”

Shu An is no stranger to the Shi family, the first family in Ruyin, the princess of the past dynasties, the master Shi Hui inherited his father's title - Guangwu Township Marquis, and also held the position of a Yang Wei general, and several relatives held positions in Luoyang, the capital division. Of course, in the Jin Dynasty, these miscellaneous generals were everywhere, and those who were named generals did not necessarily have to lead troops to charge on the battlefield, and some were just a false title. Even civilian officials were given the title of a certain general, and the same was true for magistrates, if a certain Taishou did not add a general title, it would be a very faceless thing in their circle of friends.

The Shi family has a wide range of fields, and one of them is next to the Shu family and the Han family. It's just that from planting to harvesting, there are special people to take care of it, and the owner of the Shi family never cares.

Although Shu An was angry, he had no choice but to return home and explain the matter to his father.

When Dr. Shu heard that it was the Shi family, he thought for a while and asked, "Is the master of the Shi family called Shi Hui?" ”

"Yes, or which else?"

"It's easy to do it if it's his house." Dr. Shu smiled very confidently, "That's it, I'll write a letter, you take it to Shi's house tomorrow, give it to Shi Hui, and beg him to give you some wine and meat back, his family is full of meat and wine, and he shouldn't care about us at all." ”

Shu An was puzzled: "You write a letter...... Does it work? ”

"Of course, when I was in Taixue, this favor used to be my student."

"People are wealthy scholars, and they look down on our Shu family, and the scholars do not intermarry or socialize. I begged him, if people didn't agree, wouldn't it be even more despised by people? ”

"Alas, what's there to be ashamed of, we bought a little wine and meat from his house, and we didn't give him money, I taught him for several years, and there was no face at all? Besides, if he is allowed to have a happy event in a wealthy family, he will allow us to do a happy event in a poor family? As for the green vegetables, we have them in the garden, and we only have some wine and meat with his family. ”

Shu An got up early the next day, and came to the door of Shi's house just after midnight, explained his intention to the gatekeeper, and handed over the letter. The doorman went in to report, only to hear the steward inside say: "Send out, those people from the poor family, what kind of wine and meat do you eat!" ”

Shu An gritted his teeth in anger outside.

Then he heard the doorman say, "He said that there was a letter to the head of the house." ”

This sentence really worked. After a while, the doorman came out, carrying a small half jar of wine, about four or five catties of meat, and said with a smile: "My master said, please ask Lord Lingzun for my master when you go back, and when you have time, my master will definitely visit Dr. Shu." Take the meat and wine back first. ”

Shu An looked at it and said, "How can it be enough to ...... such a little?"

The doorman said: "You are a small family, how can you use a lot?" There are too many guests in this mansion in the past two days, so the amount is very large, and if it weren't for Dr. Shu, even this point would not be given to you. ”

Shu An didn't want to take it, but he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to explain when he went back, so he threw the money to the man in a fit of anger and went home with wine and meat.

After going back, they gave some of the wine and meat to Han Ning's family, and the two families reluctantly managed to get the full moon wine.

Dr. Shu saw that Shu An only took back that little bit of wine and meat, and he felt very uncomfortable, after all, he used to be a doctor of Taixue, and in a fit of anger, he rarely saw customers from then on.