Russians definitely don’t celebrate the New Year. In fact, it should be called now
"Celebrating New Year's Day", the Gregorian calendar was only implemented after the Republic of China, and New Year's Day was placed on January 1 of the Gregorian calendar. Before that, New Year's Day was the Spring Festival in later generations.
However, it has been deeply ingrained in Li Yu that when he talks about the Spring Festival, he means celebrating the New Year, so in the future, he will still use the term New Year, otherwise it will be too easy to confuse.
As for the Japanese, they abolished the lunar calendar earlier. They abolished the lunar calendar as early as the Meiji Restoration period and switched to the Western Gregorian calendar. Therefore, many festivals are greatly offset from ours.
Anyway, the Qing Dynasty is currently celebrating the New Year, which will not affect the continued fight between Japan and Russia. Although the battlefield is relatively quiet now, everyone knows that this is the calm before the storm, because both sides are desperately trying to assemble their armies.
In the Russo-Japanese War, decisive army battles basically took place in Liaoning. However, the Qing court has hastily declared neutrality, and Li Yu has done almost everything he should do.
It can be heard from the words of the Russian Ambassador Resal that the other party has taken it seriously, and Lushun should have increased its guard strength.
If Makarov, the new commander of the Russian Pacific Fleet, survives, it is hard to say whether Japan can win.
But he will hit a mine and die in a month, which is what Japan mentioned before.
Takeo Hirose, the "number one military god in the Russo-Japanese War" proposed the tactic of laying mines on a large area. Makarov had just been appointed commander-in-chief in the face of danger and took many positive actions. For example, he was aware of the danger in the rear, so he decided to lay mines in the coastal areas of the Liaodong Peninsula to prevent Japanese troops from landing and threatening the Lushun base from behind.
In fact, the destination of the Japanese army is here. Then he improved the defense of Port Arthur, stepped up repairs of seriously injured ships, and often sent fleets to sea to strengthen combat readiness training.
He also ordered the Vladivostok fleet to actively disrupt the Japanese sea lines of communication in the Sea of Japan in order to distract Japan's pressure on Port Arthur.
But it was a pity that Makarov only served as commander-in-chief for a month before he died in a mine. Marklov was one of the few sober and capable generals in the Russian army throughout the Russo-Japanese War. After his death, the next commander, Wittehoeft, stopped taking active actions.
But this is enough, otherwise if Makarov survives for a long time, Japan may not really be able to win.
Although Li Yu and Marklov have met twice, there is really nothing he can do about his fate. ——On this day, Li Yu drove a car to Lu Bicheng's residence. When he entered the door, he found that she was immersed in drawing, using a pencil.
Li Yu asked curiously: "You actually have this hobby?" Lu Bicheng said: "When I was in the United States and Europe, I saw many such interesting illustrations and comic strips, especially the Star Wars series published in the United States. Those illustrations look like Very interesting." Li Yu asked: "Did you learn painting when you were a child?" Lu Bicheng said: "I must have learned calligraphy and painting since childhood, but what I learned is traditional brush painting." Li Yu said: "It is easy to say that you have a foundation of calligraphy and painting, pencil drawing You can learn slowly, but comics are really a very promising form."
"Comics?" Lu Bicheng said,
"It turns out that this is the name used in the West. I thought it was also called comic strips."
The word "comic" has been around in China for a long time, but it means
"Draw whatever you want" is quite appropriate.
The original meaning of the word "man". Li Yu looked at the content of Lu Bicheng's painting, and deliberately imitated the Star Wars illustrations of American painters, so he said: "Actually, you can use comics or comic strips to completely draw the story." Lu Bicheng's eyes lit up, but then he said: " But there are some things I can't imagine. Maybe my brain is still too inflexible. The science fiction story is too grand, and it's something I've never seen before." Li Yu said, "Don't worry about this, I'll help you, I'll sketch it out At least I can draw it. Although I am not good at writing, Chinese studies, and painting, you can just make up for it. With two swords combined, you are invincible." Lu Bicheng blushed slightly: "What two swords combined?" Li Yu said to himself : "Don't be too proud. You still need to practice the basic skills of comics, but with the foundation of Chinese painting, it won't be too slow to get started. The key is to be able to create images, so you can read more comics when you have nothing to do." Lu Bicheng said: "What you are referring to Is it a pictorial?" During the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, many pictorials were produced.
The earliest one was "Dianshizhai Pictorial" under "Shenshen" in 1884. There have been dozens of pictorials since then, so it’s not something new.
Li Yu said: "Most of the pictorials are single illustrations. If you can use a longer illustration, it will definitely be very popular." Lu Bicheng said: "It sounds like the workload will be huge and the price will be high." Li Yu said: "It is indeed not a very light thing. Just paint slowly. As for the price, don't worry, there will always be sales." In total, Lu Bicheng has a lot of tasks now. Not only does she have to create poetry herself, but also To translate Grimm's fairy tales and Andersen's fairy tales, Li Yurun polished them at every turn, and now comics have been added.
Lu Bicheng said: "I didn't expect that going out to work would be so fulfilling." Li Yu must have watched a lot of anime and gave her a general introduction, but it was very simple. After all, he was not an art major, and most of what he said was superficial. content.
In the end, he became more and more enthusiastic as he talked, and even said: "We might even be able to acquire some comic book clubs in Japan in the future!"
"Japan? Why are you talking about Japan again?" Lu Bicheng interrupted Li Yu's wild imagination,
"I haven't written a single character yet, and I haven't even drawn a complete cartoon." Li Yu said with a smile, "I have confidence in you." Lu Bicheng now feels that hard-pen writing and drawing are more interesting, and he is happy to learn them. , as long as you are interested, just say it.
Li Yu then asked: "Are you going back to Tianjin to celebrate the New Year?" Lu Bicheng shook his head: "I haven't done anything, how can I have the face to go back, and in this situation..." Li Yu said: "Why don't you go to my place? Let's celebrate the New Year together, how wonderful it will be." Lu Bicheng immediately replied: "Okay!" Then he felt that he was a little too straightforward, and kept rubbing his pencil: "I..." Li Yu said with a smile: "Everyone welcomes you." Lu Bicheng is usually a straightforward girl, but she is still a little nervous at this time. After all, she grew up under traditional education.
"I'll spend the New Year at your place during the day and come back at night." Li Yu said, "That's so troublesome! Now there are houses in the house, so you can live in them." Lu Bicheng said, "But..." Li Yu said bluntly, "No but. , do as I say!" Lu Bicheng shook his lips and did not refute.
——Aoki Hall. Konoe Akiyuki sneaked in. Sitting in the room were Uchida Yasuya, the Japanese minister to the Qing Dynasty, and Kawashima Naniwa.
As the Russo-Japanese War has begun, Japan's first-generation spy chief Nobuzumi Aoki and Mitsuru Toyama and others have gone to the front line.
Konoe Aki reported the recent situation to them: "Mr. Uchida, Mr. Kawashima, there is something I must tell you immediately. Just yesterday, Russian Ambassador Resal and the Qing royal family Beizi Zaizhen met Li Yu. ." Uchida Yasuya frowned: "Russian Ambassador? Why did he go to see Li Yu?" This time is too sensitive.
Konoe Akiyuki said: "The Russian ambassador probably wanted to purchase radio equipment, and the price he offered was extremely high." Kawashima Naniwa said: "Is it possible that Li Yu is leaning towards Russia?" Uchida Yasuya said: "I don't think the Russian ambassador is related to Went together with Zai Zhen. Zai Zhen is the son of Prince Qing. Based on my understanding of Prince Qing, he will never show any favoritism, and his purpose may just be money." Prince Qing can be a very popular minister as a branch of the royal family, and it is also He is well versed in all the unspoken rules of officialdom and plays them thoroughly.
Kawashima Naniwa also knew these princes and ministers: "The princes of the Manchu Qing Dynasty will not choose sides casually. Even if they choose, they will choose us." Uchida Yasuya said: "So they may just be a business behavior. But in any case, this kind of Actions will cause harm to us and must be guarded against. I will send a telegram to General Aoki today to tell him that the Russian army also has a secret weapon." They all use radios as secret weapons now.
Kawashima Naniwa said to Konoe Akiyuki: "You have done a good job in your spy mission. In the future, you must capture Li Yu more firmly and obtain information." Konoe Akiyuki said: "I understand your humble position." Uchida Yasuya said: " Both hard and soft measures must be taken. Zhaoyue, you should gain all his trust as soon as possible. It is best to make him your subordinate. In addition, we need to give Li Yu a good beating!" Konoe Akiyuki said: "The humble position will complete its own mission. Mission. And I brought back a young man from Japan. He is a native Chinese, but has sworn allegiance to the emperor. He may be useful." Konoe Akiyuki introduced little Zuo Xiang to Uchida Yasuya and Kawashima Naniwa.
The two of them were quite satisfied with Xiao Zuo Xiang. Konoe Akiyuki continued: "It will be much more convenient with him in some operations in the future." Uchida Yasuya praised: "The person recommended by Konoe-sama is really good. You have shown leadership skills in espionage work, very good! Maybe! You really have hope of entering the Konoe family." This was Konoe Akiyuki's lifelong wish. She lowered her head and said: "For the sake of the emperor, I will do my best to serve you even to the death!" Kawashima Naniwa asked: "Uchida-sama, how do you want to beat Li Yu? ?" Uchida Yasuya said: "I haven't thought about it yet, but I have to make him suffer. Only with sticks and carrots can the Chinese people completely surrender to us." Kawashima Naniwa said: "I read in the book However, the stick and carrot is the policy of President Theodore Roosevelt in the United States today. Mr. Uchida is really knowledgeable." Uchida Yasuya was very satisfied with Kawashima Naniwa's flattery: "I think more. There are many Americans and Europeans. Things are worth learning, but they are too rigid in doing things and don't know how to think more. As an aggressor, you have to put on a benevolent and righteous face, but what's the use of hypocrisy? You must do what you do, and there is no need to show off at all. The other party will naturally be obedient." Kawashima Naniwa said: "What Uchida-sama said is so reasonable. Listening to you is better than ten years of reading." Uchida Yasuya said: "This Li Yu is too out of touch. He always thinks that If you can become famous in the West, you don't need to be afraid of us. Humph, but little did you know that he is in the palm of my hand." After listening to the two adults talking nonsense, Konoe Akiyuki asked: "Sir, is there any specific task that requires Akiyuki to go to? Do it?" Uchida Yasuya said: "I will naturally look for you when I need you. You go back as soon as possible and be sure to hide your whereabouts. We have the next step and will tell you through Xiao Zuoxiang as soon as possible." Konoe Akiyuki bowed. "Hi!" Li Yu's house already had a Chinese New Year atmosphere.
Uncle Wang and Fengling bought many annual purchases, as well as many lanterns, which were hung all over the courtyards. Fengling gave Li Yucai a shopping list: "Sir, I bought 10 pigs, 10 sheep, 100 kilograms of bacon, 200 kilograms of rice, and 100 kilograms of noodles..." Li Yu wondered: "Wait a minute, pigs How come the units of sheep and sheep are all 'head'?" Fengling said: "Isn't it bad to buy so much raw meat? And the New Year is coming soon, meat is really expensive, one pound costs 100 Wen, they might as well grab it! But Through an acquaintance of mine, a pig only costs 12 taels of silver, so I’m not afraid of damage!" Li Yu said with a smile: "Then you have to take good care of these second senior brothers." Fengling said: "Sir, don't worry, the pig pen and sheep pen are in the stable next door. There won't be any smell next to it." Li Yu said: "Remember to divide half of it and send it to the workers in the factory." Zhao Qian agreed: "Master, don't worry." Lu Bicheng said: "It seems that everyone can celebrate the New Year this year. Eat meat dumplings." Fengling said: "Big...oh, Miss Bicheng, not only during the New Year, the master said that meat cannot be given up during the entire first month, why not buy so many pigs and sheep." Li Yu He said happily: "What are you waiting for? Let's make dumplings and smash them together!" Well, when I said this, it suddenly felt like a Spring Festival Gala sketch.
Li Yu mobilized everyone to join in. Uncle Wang said excitedly: "The dumplings stuffed with white flour and meat are so much like the Chinese New Year!" In the past, meat was really not affordable for ordinary people.
On the one hand, the income of ordinary people is low, and on the other hand, the level of breeding is also low. It takes two years to raise a pig before it is ready for slaughter.
In short, ordinary people want to eat white flour and meat dumplings all year round, which is really only possible during the Chinese New Year.
Even lower-level officials in the county are not allowed to eat freely. Uncle Wang made jujube cake according to tradition. It was not the jujube cake Li Yu had seen before traveling through time, but something cooked with red dates and millet.
To put it simply, it is very thick jujube rice. You cannot eat it immediately after cooking, but you need to let it cool overnight.
After it solidifies the next morning, cut it with a knife and it will become pieces.
"Jujube cake". It should not be eaten cold, but should be steamed in a basket. In addition, Li Yu asked Uncle Wang and others to buy fireworks and firecrackers.
It was also an absolute luxury in the late Qing Dynasty. Ordinary people can only simulate the sound of firecrackers by stepping on straw.
As for fireworks, only wealthy people can afford them. At night, Li Yu, together with Lu Bicheng, Wang Bo, Zhao Qian, Fengling, Konoe Zhaoxue and Yu Heqin who stayed behind, ate meat dumplings and came to the courtyard to watch the gorgeous fireworks shooting into the sky and the endless firecrackers. With the sound, Li Yu finally felt that he had experienced a real New Year after traveling through time.
Even though there are many potential risks, I feel a lot more at ease for some reason.
