Hanhou

As the cold winter passed and the spring breeze warmed Chang'an, Emperor Jing's body gradually improved.At the beginning of spring plowing, the officials were ordered to choose an auspicious day to go to the southern suburbs of Chang'an City to offer sacrifices to their relatives.

Spring plowing, summer planting, autumn harvest, winter storage.

Beginning in the Zhou Dynasty, the Son of Heaven often led officials and ministers to offer sacrifices to his relatives in the outskirts of the city, praying for good weather and a good harvest throughout the year.The Western Han Dynasty attached great importance to farming and mulberry, and naturally it was no exception.

Every year at the beginning of spring, Jitian Ling will greet the emperor in the southern suburbs of Chang'an.

The emperor's carriage left the southern city, passing the Jiuqing official temple, the treasury, and the aristocratic Jiadi, and there were few people around.The wooden wheels rolled over the road, causing the body to shake slightly. Emperor Jing sat in the car with his back straight, like a mountain.

Liu Che was sitting in another car.

Behind him are the prime minister Zhou Yafu, the imperial historian Liu She, and Wei Qihou Dou Ying.As for his uncles Tian Fu and Wang Xin, they could only be listed in the second echelon of officials, even after Zhu Dou's relatives.

Among the other princes, most of the older ones had left the country, and those who remained in Chang'an were all descended from his aunt Mrs. Wang, and none of them were crowned kings.

After Mrs. Wang's death, the four sons were raised by Queen Wang, but they were not very close to Liu Che's siblings.The only Liu Ji who can talk to Liu Che, after being bullied by Yang Xin several times, will avoid Liu Che when he sees him.

Queen Wang and Mrs. Wang are biological sisters, and Liu Che should have had four brothers to support him.However, the reality always runs counter to the ideal, Liu Che and Liu Ji always seem to be separated by something, and it is always difficult to get close.

After a long time, Liu Che no longer struggled. His study tasks became more and more heavy. In addition, Yang Xin and his two made mistakes, which almost implicated the queen. His pressure was not insignificant.The eldest princess was suppressed by the queen mother and was not allowed to get too close to Jiaofang Palace. There seemed to be an undercurrent in Weiyang Palace. Even though Liu Che was smart, he would inevitably feel unstable and feel unspeakably tired.

The team moved on and soon left Chang'an.

After arriving in the southern suburbs, Emperor Jing called the prince to his side and took him to sacrifice to the God of Xiannong.After the ceremony, he taught him to lift up the Leisi and loosen the soil in the fields.

The Leisi used by Liu Che is specially made by a craftsman. It is a circle smaller than usual, and the weight is still not light.For an eight-year-old child, the difficulty is still not small.

"Hold on, don't shake."

"promise!"

Liu Che lifted the Leisi, imitating Emperor Jing's example, inserted one end into the field, and flipped it up vigorously.

Not to mention Emperor Jing and his son, most of the officials present were not capable of going to the fields.Fortunately, they all have strength, even if it is hard digging, they can complete the land, ensuring that there will be no mistakes in the process.

After finishing the plowing, Emperor Jing took Liu Che to the edge of the field and put on the red boat again.When the doctor Gongqing continued to plow the fields, he said to Liu Che: "Agriculture is the foundation of the world, and the country will be stable if the country is consolidated. The stability of the country will make the world peaceful. The prince must firmly remember it."

"Follow the teachings of the emperor!"

Emperor Jing held Liu Che's wrist, opened his palm, saw the newly knotted cocoon, and said with a smile: "I heard from the crown prince, that you have recently started to practice arrows, and you are too diligent to hold the pen steadily. thing?"

"Going back to my father, I'm not thinking well."

"No problem." Emperor Jing let go of Liu Che's hand and said with a smile, "Study is of course important, but you must not forget Sheyu. In this regard, I am not as good as you, Uncle Liang."

Mentioning King Liang, Emperor Jing's expression darkened slightly.

He and Liu Wu are brothers from the same mother, and they have had a good relationship since childhood.After the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion broke out, King Liang stood firmly on the side of Emperor Jing and held back the main force of the rebel army. At the most critical moment, even the eunuchs and palace officials in the palace went to the top of the city.

Because of Liu Wu's perseverance, Zhou Yafu seized the opportunity and led his troops to the south, cutting off the rebel army's food road, and finally won a big victory.

For this brother, Emperor Jing had complicated feelings, including gratitude, wariness, and guilt.

He knew what his mother was thinking, and he also knew what his younger brother was thinking, but the matter involved the throne, so he couldn't tolerate any soft-heartedness.No matter how much guilt he felt, he had to harden his heart, just like he did to his eldest son and Li Ji.

Li Ji, the woman who bore him three sons.

He can't let her become a queen, and he can't let Lu's disaster repeat itself and endanger his other children.But after he died, he would let her be by his side, giving her the glory that she could not enjoy during his lifetime.

"Father?"

Liu Che's voice awakened Emperor Jing from his contemplation. Looking at his sharp son, his previous thoughts came to mind again.

The Dou family is famous, compared with the Bo family back then, it is even worse.

The Wang family and the Tian family are not visible now, but it is hard to predict what will happen in the future.The queen... she is different from Li Ji, she is not as obedient as she appears on the surface.Grandma is more accurate than him in seeing people, especially the women in the harem.

Mrs. Chen, he knows the plan of Sister and Mrs. Wang. Chen Jiao's status is noble enough, and the power of Tang Yihou and the eldest princess is enough to fight against Mrs. Dou.But we must be careful not to lose the tail.What's more, the two joined forces to oppress the new king together.

Relatives, relatives!

Emperor Jing smiled coldly, pressed Liu Che's shoulder with one hand, and asked, "Do you want to marry a wife?"

Liu Che was stunned, he was really shocked.

"Father, my son is still young."

"It's not too young, you can choose one first. After returning to the palace, I will tell the queen mother."

Talk to Empress Dou, not Queen Wang.

Liu Che knew that he could not disobey the emperor's intentions, let alone mention the king and queen at this time, not even a single word.

"I will obey the arrangement of my father."

"My arrangement is true, and it only works if you like it." Emperor Jing relaxed and smiled.

Liu Che's ears turned red, and Emperor Jing laughed again.

The matter in the southern suburbs can be hidden from others, but it cannot be hidden from Changle Palace.

After listening to the eunuch's report, Empress Dowager Dou waved her hand, the music in the hall stopped abruptly, and all the comedians and dwarves who were performing were prostrate on the ground, not daring to breathe.The eunuch quickly took the man away, not to mention the sound of footsteps, even the rubbing of clothes was inaudible.

Guantao wanted to speak several times, but seeing Empress Dowager Dou lost in thought, he swallowed the words again.Chen Jiao had a smile on her face, she seemed unaffected at all, still thinking about the comedian's allegory just now.

"A whoring, make an appointment for Jiaojiao as soon as possible. If there is no suitable one in the Chehou family, we will go to the Guanneihou's house to find someone."

Before Emperor Wu came to the throne, the highest noble in the Han Dynasty was Chehou.After Han Wu succeeded to the throne, he was renamed Liehou or Tonghou to avoid taboos.

"Mum, let me think about it again." Liu Xing was still not very willing.

"Don't think about it, do as I say." Queen Mother Dou made the final decision.

"Mum, what's wrong with the crown prince?" Seeing that Queen Dowager Dou refused to change her mind, Liu Xing also went all out, "This marriage is over, Gillian is the crown princess and the future queen. The crown prince looks good, She has a smart personality, so how can she treat Gillian badly?"

"The prince is very good, and Jiaojiao can't marry because he is very good!" Empress Dowager Dou sat up suddenly, her aura suddenly became sharp, "If you don't listen to me, don't come to greet me again!"

"Mum, can't you love your daughter?" Liu Xing raised his voice.

"I love you? Who will love Jiaojiao!"

"I'm her mother, how can I not love her?"

"Love her? You only think about yourself!"

"Mother, she is my daughter, I can decide her marriage!"

"Shut up and get out!"

Empress Dowager Dou was furious, the eunuchs on both sides immediately stepped forward, bent down and respectfully asked Guan Tao to leave.

"Mum!" Realizing what he had just done, Liu Xun's face changed a few times, and he softened his voice to ask for mercy.

Empress Dowager Dou ignored her, turned her head, and the gate of the palace was quickly closed in front of Liu Xing.At this moment, she suddenly realized that without the favor and trust of Empress Dowager Dou, she was no different from the queen who had stood in front of the door for a long time.

In the palace, Empress Dowager Dou was still angry.

Chen Jiao got up and leaned into her arms, and followed her chest one by one.

"When the water is full, it will overflow. The Son of Heaven has thought about it. The Dou family needs a rival." Empress Dowager Dou stroked Chen Jiao's hair, as if talking to herself, or teaching Jiaojiao in her arms.

Wang's, Tian's.

Tian Fu is good at drilling camps, so beware of being bitten by him.The queen's own brother is mediocre, and he is a good target.

"Jiaojiao, what do you think, let the emperor grant the queen's eldest brother a marquis?"

"It's fine if auntie thinks it's good. However, uncle probably won't agree." Chen Jiao said softly.

"It doesn't matter if you agree or not. Sometimes what you want is not the result, but the process." Empress Dowager Dou laughed.

Seeing that Empress Dowager Dou was in a better mood, Chen Jiao recalled the previous events and asked curiously: "Mother, the eunuch said that the method of taming cattle is feasible, why didn't you tell uncle?"

The imperial servant Chen Jiao mentioned was one of the empress dowager's three ministers, who was in charge of the empress dowager's husband and horses.

The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system, and the imperial court set up Jiuqing. In the empress dowager's palace, there were also officials such as Shaofu and eunuchs.

"This matter has been dragged on until now, and many people have intervened. However, it will not be delayed for a few days, so there is no need to do anything extra. The prefect of Yunzhong is not a kind person. If he dares to bully him, it will not end well. Instead, I will offer you the power of this method. It's quite interesting that people are not old enough to dance spoons."

"Auntie, if you think it's interesting, you might as well invite Chang'an to have a look."

"Don't worry, we'll wait for another two years." Having said that, Empress Dowager Dou stroked Gillian's head and said in a deep voice, "Jiaojiao, you have to keep in mind that things can be vicious, ruthless, or arrogant, but You must think of a way out for yourself, and you must not be stupid."

Chen Jiao nodded, returned to her original seat, unfolded a volume of "Tao Te Ching", and continued to read.

Not long after the sacrifice in the southern suburbs, Wei Shang's second memorial entered Chang'an City.

Due to snowmelt and mud on the way, the road was blocked, half a month later than expected, Zuo Shu and the Bronze Niu Zun arrived in Chang'an.Two of the farm cattle brought in died on the road, and when the remaining three entered the city, they quickly attracted onlookers.

"Why is this cow so honest?"

"I think it was tamed."

"The cattle you and I use haven't been tamed?"

"Too."

Amidst the discussion, more and more people gathered around the cattle, and soon some people noticed the difference.

"What is that brass ring?"

"Just take it and leave?"

Never underestimate the wisdom of working people.There is no need for a special explanation to take the farm cattle for a walk, and more people will find the key.

Compared with the hustle and bustle in the city, the Taipuguan Temple is like a frozen cellar.

They originally planned to publish a memorial in the near future, saying that the method of taming cattle is available.Unexpectedly, Wei Shang's second memorial was sent to Chang'an, and a few cattle were also sent.What's more terrible is that there is also a bronze bull from the previous dynasty!

The servant knew something was wrong, but now he had no other choice but to take one step at a time.If he can survive this time, he will definitely draw a line with Tian Fu.

The queen's brother-in-law, the prince's uncle?

Forget it, look like a broom star!

Tian Fu still didn't know that he was disgusted, he was hated by others in the Taipuguan Temple, and now he was bringing a gift to visit Wei Qihou's mansion again.Even to the guests who came in and out, Tian Fu put on an extremely humble attitude, thinking about how to please the other party and take the opportunity to gain some benefits.

What he never expected was that because of a letter from Guan Fu, everything he did was doomed to be useless.

In the main room, Wei Qihou put down the bamboo slips, and suddenly heard that the family boy reported Tian Fu to see him.

"Tian Fu?"

Thinking about what Guan Fu wrote in his letter, combined with what this person did on a daily basis, Dou Ying's heart skipped a beat.Thinking back to the early years when the Dou family was suppressed by the Bo family, and once they accumulated strength to turn around, compared with the current Tian family and the Wang family, their expressions could not help but change.

An ant that can be crushed to death with one finger today is hard to guarantee that it will not become a serious problem in the future.That being the case, it is better to solve the troubles that can be solved as soon as possible.

"Invite Doctor Tian to enter the mansion." Dou Ying ordered his loyal servant to fetch the wooden box and put away the bamboo slips himself.

Although it has to be done, the means should not be too impatient.

He needs to consider all aspects, while eliminating hidden dangers, he must try not to cause trouble for himself.If things go well, you can also use this as a test to see what the prince's attitude is towards his relatives, and how much he can tolerate Dou's.

The wind and rain are about to rise in Chang'an City, and Zhao Jia, who is far away in Yunzhong County, is still busy with spring plowing.

Not long after Xinli was sent to the prefect's mansion, another wave of observers came to Zhao Jia's livestock farm.

After piercing the nose of the cow with their own hands, the bigwigs of Yunzhong County headed by Wei Shang took up the cattle and the plow one after another, and went to the fields to experience it.

The bosses went to the fields in person, and the accompanying guards and health servants were no exception.

Standing at the edge of the field, Zhao Jia watched a group of people driving from the beginning of the field to the end of the field, and then back to the beginning of the field from the end of the field. After half an acre of land had been plowed, they were full of interest and did not feel tired at all. After coming here a few times, it is estimated that even the wages of domestic servants have been saved.

While the bosses were busy plowing the fields, Wei Yue took a dagger from the horse's back and handed it to Zhao Jia.

The knife is made of fine iron, and the moment it is unsheathed, the cold light is frightening, and it is like a sharp weapon.The handle of the knife is a piece of curved cork, and the end is carved into a wooden ring. If you look closely, it is a wolf with its tail in its mouth.

"Give it to me?" The dagger sank slightly in his hand, several times better than what Zhao Jia wore before.

"Yes." Wei Yue handed out the knife, pointed to Zhao Jia's bow on the horse's back, and said, "Aduo's bow is good, you should wear a good knife."

"Thank you, Third Young Master." Zhao Jia immediately changed his saber.Out of physical instinct, when Wei Yue raised his hand, he dodged back and successfully avoided a brain jump.

"Aduo reacted much faster." Wei Yue seemed a little regretful.

Holding the dagger in his hand, Zhao Jia chose to remain silent.

With rich experience, you can't think about it quickly.

Wei Shang and others walked out of the field, and the guards and health servants immediately brought clean water.

There was a sound of horseshoes, and several teenagers and boys drove a cart and walked along the field.The stewed mutton soup and steamed hot cakes are packed in special food boxes and soup bowls to ensure that they are still hot when they are delivered.

Besides that, there is also freshly made tofu.

Zhao Jia couldn't get brine and gypsum, which was not a problem for Wei Yue.Before delivering plows in the city, Zhao Jiashun mentioned a word, and within two days, the things were delivered to Zhao Jia.

After some experiments, from soy milk to tofu nao, and then from tofu nao to tofu, the number of soybeans stored at home has decreased rapidly, but more and more delicacies have been made.

After the tofu is made, the family eats three meals a day and cannot do without it every day.No matter Zhao Jia or Hu Bo and others, there is no sign of getting tired of eating.

With tofu, Zhao Jia thought of pressing soybeans for oil.However, compared with the former, he has no impression of the latter, so he can only try his best to recall, and then try to discuss with others to see if he can get inspiration.

Living in the Western Han Dynasty for 14 years, Zhao Jia's taste buds have been put to the test.As long as the conditions are met, regarding the technology tree of eating, I really can't stop at one point.

When the cart came to a close, seeing the mutton soup and tofu being unloaded from the cart, the bigwigs of Yunzhong County also had their eyes lit up, and they were about to pick up their jobs when a black smoke suddenly rose from the sky in the distance.

The relaxed atmosphere was swept away in an instant.

As long as they live in Bianjun, even a three-year-old boy will know what that black smoke column symbolizes.

Wolf smoke!