At Duke Jiang's residence in Xiaqiu, Jiang Wanqiu was washing dishes and chopsticks in the kitchen.
At this moment!
Before Mr. Xiaqiujiang walked in, he heard the old man's voice coming over.
"Wanqiu, buy more meat tomorrow. That young man needs to eat good food when he is growing up!"
Hearing what Mr. Xiaqiu Jiang said, Jiang Wanqiu immediately complained: "Grandpa, whose child is that young man, so popular with you? We rarely eat meat ourselves!"
"I'll listen to your explanation of "Gu Liang" and I won't charge you any money."
"Why do we need to carefully prepare food for him? Doesn't he bring food himself?"
In the Han Dynasty, meat was a big meal.
Especially like barbecue!
Ordinary people may not be able to eat it once a month.
Only those dignitaries in Chang'an City can eat and fish every day.
Although Duke Xiaqiu Jiang is a representative figure of the Guliang School of Confucianism, it is obvious that Duke Xiaqiu Jiang is not considered a powerful person. Because he taught Gu Liang, he was able to have a small mansion in Chang'an City, which was already considered good.
Hearing his granddaughter's question to him, Duke Xiaqiu Jiang replied: "This young man's family is full of nobles and must not be neglected. Wanqiu, please don't talk nonsense, or it will cause trouble to our Guliang sect." positive effect!"
After listening to what my grandpa said.
Jiang Wanqiu became even more suspicious of the young man's identity.
but.
She didn't ask directly!
Because even if she asked, grandpa would not tell her.
Seeing that his granddaughter was unhappy, Duke Jiang of Xiaqiu said, "Let's take a rest first about the kitchen. Come on, Wanqiu, go outside and take a look."
"It is said that!"
"The imperial army won a great victory in Mobei and captured the Xiongnu Great Chanyu. Today is the day of their triumphant return!"
"Let's go and join in the fun."
Two days ago, the imperial court announced that Han military generals above the rank of captain would enter the city to meet His Majesty today.
He also published an article about the capture of the Xiongnu Great Chanyu by Captain Huo Guang.
He said that he would see the Xiongnu Great Chanyu today and that he would be escorted around Chang'an.
Just like when we captured the Hun Prince Jin Rixi!
After knowing this, the residents in the area near Chang'an City rushed into Chang'an City to see the appearance of the Han generals.
Some people also want to see what the Great Chanyu of the Huns looks like!
However.
Jiang Wanqiu said unhappily: "Grandpa, I heard that Huo Guang, the champion brother-in-law, captured the Huns leader. This guy caused our Guliang faction to lose to Gongyang last time!"
"Why should we go see him?"
"I dont go!"
However.
However, Duke Jiang of Xiaqiu said: "Wanqiu, you have to distinguish between national affairs and personal grudges. We are the same as that Gongyang faction, but our words are different. Losing to Dong Zhongshu is not a big deal."
"The great victory of the Han army and the capture of the Xiongnu Great Chanyu alive has severely damaged the strength of the Huns. They have not had more than ten years to recuperate, and they no longer have the ability to go south to invade our Han people!"
"This is a grand event, how can you not participate because of personal interests?"
Hearing her grandfather speak, Jiang Wanqiu nodded and snorted: "Oh, that's okay!"
Subsequently.
Then he supported Mr. Xiaqiu Jiang and left the house together.
Chang'an in the Western Han Dynasty, as the capital of the Han Dynasty, was quite large in scale during this period.
The siege area of Chang'an is almost 36 square kilometers. There are nine areas and more than 60 alleys in the city. The most special thing is its streets.
In ancient times, there were few people.
But the ostentation requirement is very big!
After all, this was the capital of the Han Dynasty.
The streets of Chang'an City were so grand that twelve carriages could go parallel at the same time.
And these twelve.
It also corresponds to the three gates on each wall of Chang'an City!
Chang'an City has four square walls, with three gates on each wall, for a total of twelve gates. The twelve city gates are Xuanping Gate, Qingming Gate, Bacheng Gate, Fu'an Gate, Anmen, Xi'an Gate, Hengmen, Chucheng Gate, Luocheng Gate, Yongmen, Zhicheng Gate, and Zhangmen. city gate.
This time, when generals of the Han military rank and above entered the city, they walked through the city gate and entered.
Dominate the city gate!
Because of the blue color of the gate, it is also called Qingcheng Gate by residents.
It is the first gate out of Nantou from the east of Chang'an City!
Even though the streets of Chang'an City are very wide, at this moment, they are already surrounded by the people of Chang'an City. There are even people waiting outside the gate of Chang'an City to welcome them.
Historical records show that Chang'an in the Western Han Dynasty had 300,000 residents!
certainly.
There may be suspicions of exaggeration, but there is no doubt that at the same time, Chang'an was the largest city.
The number of people in one city is comparable to the population of the surrounding small countries at this time.
otherwise.
There will also be no titles of Eastern Chang'an and Western Rome.
now.
Inside and outside Chang'an City, there are ordinary people everywhere. They actually made the huge street so crowded that only the middle road could still pass for carriages and horses.
Jiang Wanqiu helped her grandfather to the streets of Chang'an City. At this moment, the old man and his granddaughter probably understood what "overcrowded" meant.
"Grandpa, why are there so many people on the street today?" Jiang Wanqiu wiped away the sweat on her forehead with her hand.
The weather here in Chang'an is not too hot to begin with.
But on the crowded streets of Chang'an City, Jiang Wanqiu was already sweating from the heat.
Duke Jiang of Xiaqiu said cheerfully: "It's a good thing to have many people. A prosperous population is the foundation of a country!"
"When the Huns' cavalry went south, the Han people were frightened all day long."
"Even if we win the battle, the court will have to accept the peace policy proposed by the Huns. All Han people are holding their breath in their hearts."
"now."
"The Han people finally felt proud and proud."
While talking.
A look of pride appeared on Mr. Xiaqiu Jiang's face.
At this time.
Suddenly a familiar voice came from the roadside, shouting: "Is this Mr. Xiaqiu Jiang?"
Hear the words.
Jiang Wanqiu looked up and found that the other party was the family of Sang Hongyang, the great farmer.
then.
Jiang Wanqiu helped Jiang Gong Xiaqiu and walked over.
And Sang Hongyang's family also walked towards them.
At this time, I heard Mr. Jiang from Xiaqiu say: "I am ashamed to be called Mr. Jiang!"
But Sang Hongyang, the great farmer, laughed and said: "Haha, the old man is a representative of the Guliang sect. He can still bear the responsibility of being called Jiang Gong!"
Duke Xiaqiu Jiang chuckled and said two nice words at the same time.
The elders above were chatting, and the juniors below were also communicating. Sang Meiren was heard praising Jiang Wanqiu: "Sister Wanqiu, you are so beautiful today. Did you apply pollen?"
Women in the Han Dynasty also wore makeup.
but.
The makeup technology at that time could not be called magic!
At most, I just put some rouge and gouache on my face.
Hearing Sang Meiren's words, Jiang Wanqiu smiled faintly and said, "Before I went out today, I was still doing some cooking work at home. How could I have time to add fans?"
“But my sister’s face is very pretty!”
"You must have put some thought into this makeup, right?"
Hearing Jiang Wanqiu's words, Sang Meiren said in surprise: "Sister, do you still need to do cooking work? I have never done it at home. Mom said that if you work as a cook for a long time, you will easily become a slutty woman!"
To this.
Jiang Wanqiu could only shake her head helplessly and said: "Behind your Sang family are businessmen of the Sang family, and Uncle Sang is a great agricultural officer in the imperial court. The conditions are favorable, so of course there is no need for a little lady like you to do it!"
In any era, there is always a gap between the rich and the poor.
However, in ancient times, it was even more serious.
This gap can be said to be a real class gap!
aside.
Sang Qian was carrying a cage with a kestrel in his hand. Hearing the conversation between Jiang Wanqiu and Sang Meiren, he immediately laughed and said, "Miss Jiang, are you going to quarrel with my sister?"
Sang Meiren said immediately: "Sang Qian, don't talk nonsense. When did Sister Jiang's quarrel with me happen? We are just chatting normally!"
"oh!"
Sang Qian nodded immediately, didn't want to pay attention, and continued to tease the kestrel in the cage.
He spent a lot of money to get this kestrel.
I love it so much now that I have to look at it before going to bed at night to feel at ease.
And he just spoke.
It also attracted the attention of Jiang Wanqiu who was on the side, so she glanced at Sang Qian. She had already heard of this handsome man from the Sang family.
Now when I saw that the other party was teasing the kestrel with a birdcage, I felt that this guy was even more distasteful.
even.
Even Huo Guang, the uneducated champion brother, was much better than him.
Although Huo Guang is young, what he does is out of style. But at least some achievements were made, such as opening a restaurant and raising funds for the court's disaster relief.
even
He even chose a Confucian lecturer for the prince!
Although the Gongyang faction won in the end, Gu Liang's faction and her grandfather were deceived.
But there is no doubt about it.
Huo Guang is indeed talented and can stir up the situation in Chang'an City.
So much so that he was eventually impeached and imprisoned by hundreds of officials, and eventually joined the army. But even though he joined the army, he unbelievably captured the Xiongnu Great Chanyu and returned to Chang'an with great success.
Think of this.
Jiang Wanqiu was suddenly stunned and sighed secretly: "Hey, thinking about it this way, Huo Guang seems to be much better than those powerful children in Chang'an City. Even Zhang Yushi's son, Zhang Anshi, who was praised by his grandfather, seems to be better than But him."
"Strange."
"Why did I think this Alang of the Huo family was so unbearable before?"
Think of this.
Jiang Wanqiu took another look at Sang Qian, and immediately understood when she saw his worthless look.
People are all compared.
What a contrast!
Without contrast, there is no harm.
In front of Sang Qian, which Alang family does not appear to be particularly outstanding?
Thinking of this, Jiang Wanqiu began to comfort herself and said, "Yes, it must be because Sang Qian is so bad. Otherwise, how could I suddenly feel that the person who cheated my grandpa is so good!"
When Jiang Wanqiu was thinking wildly.
in the crowd.
The sound suddenly became noisy, and someone shouted: "The generals of the Han army who fought in Mobei are back. Look, it's General Wei Qing!"
"Hey, there is Captain Huo Guang next to me. I heard that it was he who captured the Xiongnu's chief chanyu after running for two hundred miles!"
"Captain Huo? Where are you?"
"That young man next to General Wei!"
"This boy is extremely handsome and has a promising future!"
"Hey, look, how come the generals are escorting someone into the city behind them? Aren't they returning to the city in triumph? Maybe there are traitors!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? That's the Great Chanyu of the Huns!"
"Is this the Great Chanyu of the Huns?"
"Hey, I thought this Hun Dadan was some kind of monster. He doesn't look like me. He has a nose and eyes!"
"."
Listening to the noisy noise in the crowd, Jiang Wanqiu frowned slightly.
When she looked at Huo Guang, who was riding a horse with a determined and indifferent expression, she felt slightly absent-minded for a moment.
This young man.
The moment was so dazzling that it actually gave people the illusion that they were not worthy of the other person.
But the next moment.
The other party's eyes glanced at her as if they sensed something.
Jiang Wanqiu blushed immediately and quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at her.
at the same time.
She was also very surprised. She clearly found Huo Guang annoying in the past.
Why is it that today, my heart is beating so fast after just one glance?
Even your face feels slightly hot?
Jiang Wanqiu was puzzled.
at the same time.
She also hated this feeling very much. She clearly didn't like Huo Guang's behavior.
But I don’t know why.
There was a vague expectation in my heart, a feeling of wanting to be close to him.
Think of this.
Jiang Wanqiu felt a little sick again.
At this time, I suddenly heard the angry voice of Sang Mei next to me, saying: "Ah, I'm so angry. Why is this guy Huo Guang so annoying? I waved to him, but he gave me a white eye. What do you mean!"
At this time, the redness on Jiang Wanqiu's face had receded like a tide.
Turn around.
She then asked Sang Meiren: "Sister Sang, Captain Huo suddenly looked this way just now. Is it because you waved your hand?"
"Yes!" Sang Meiren pouted and said unhappily: "In front of so many people, he actually gave me a supercilious look. It's so embarrassing."
Sang Meiren didn't notice the loss in Jiang Wanqiu's eyes at this time.
Just sulking.
However.
There are many girls like her in Chang'an City.
There were even more bold girls who showed their love to Huo Guangming brazenly.
Han Dynasty.
Sexual matters are very open.
Girls are also very proactive in this regard. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many fornications happening.
Presumably soon.
The threshold of Huo Guang's family is probably going to be trampled to pieces by matchmakers.
However.
After watching the Han generals return in triumph, it was not Sang Mei and Jiang Wanqiu who had the greatest impact.
most affected.
It's Sang Qian!
He looked at Huo Guang riding a tall black horse, and the people around him were cheering for him.
Huo Guang at this moment.
It is already the shining star in the sky, an existence that cannot be touched.
For a while.
Sang Qian had mixed feelings.
He is two or three years older than Huo Guang.
But yourself?
In the eyes of others, it is at best a joke.
At this moment, Sang Qian felt inexplicably ashamed.
People.
Sense of shame and then courage.
Sang Qian seemed to understand something, and immediately opened the kestrel in the birdcage and let it fly out.
This scene.
When the little girl Sang Meiren saw it, she immediately asked: "Hey, Sang Qian, don't you love this kestrel the most? I wanted to play with it for two days, but you didn't give it to me!"
"Now you let it fly?"
"what do you think?"
Sang Qian spent a lot of money to get this kestrel.
For someone like him who loves small animals, it is a priceless treasure.
Before going to bed every night, take a look at it so that you can sleep peacefully.
Today, people take it with them when traveling on crowded streets, which shows how much Sang Qian loves the kestrel.
However.
At this moment, Sang Qian let it fly, which could not help but arouse the astonishment of Sang Mei.
Sang Qian smiled indifferently at this, and composed a Han poem with a touch of elegance: "The sun is high above the fusang tree, and all the trivial matters in the world are here."
"The sun, moon, mountains and rivers are here forever, but my body and name are all gone!"
"Little sister!"
"I have thought about it for my brother. From now on, I will no longer live in confusion."
"I want to be like Brother Huo, a figure who can stir up the situation in Chang'an and even the Han Dynasty!"
"Hahaha"
Sang Qian's words were very exciting and impassioned.
The words fell.
He no longer stayed here, turned around and left laughing.
See this scene!
However, Sang Meiren quickly pulled Sang Hongyang and said, "It's over, Dad, Sang Qian is crazy!"
(End of chapter)
