"Why……"
Zhao Si looked at the ground covered with snow and mud and sighed.
Zhao Si knew that this might be one of the few times he had some leisure time.
After returning to Xianyang, a lot of things are waiting for me, including shipping and trade, the military government, the relocation order, the reform of the craftsman system, the technology tree for steel smelting... the technology tree for wool spinning, textile machines...
In comparison, it was not so tiring to do Zhao Gao's work as the convoy's temporary deputy to the CRRC.
"The weather is strange. It snowed heavily two years ago..." Zhao Si muttered.
The New Year of the Qin Dynasty falls on January 1st, which is probably October 1st of the lunar calendar.
Snowing at this time is a rare thing. It has been like this for two consecutive years, and the snow is not light. It is a strange thing, but it does not cause a snow disaster, so it is not a big problem.
It’s the New Year again…
On such an important day, no matter how rushed you are, you have to stop and celebrate the New Year.
At present, the boat is anchored in Dongjun. Before dawn, Zhao Si has already begun arranging the palace people to prepare for the New Year's banquet.
Last year’s New Year was spent on the road, and this year’s New Year is the same.
The difference is that Hu Hai and Zhao Gao did not have the opportunity to attend the New Year's banquet, and Zhao Si also took charge of the preparations for the banquet instead of Zhao Gao.
Under the leadership of Zhao Si, the palace people have arranged everything in the Dongjun Palace.
The tables and seats have been laid out, and the imperial chef has begun cooking various delicacies in an orderly manner.
Another year has passed, and the imperial chef's skills have improved a lot, and he has even come up with many novel dishes. Zhao Si provides a way of making dishes and various spices. With raw materials and a wok, the palace The imperial chef here only eats this bowl of rice. Within a year, his cooking skills have long surpassed Zhao Si.
There are not many New Year's customs now. When Zhao Si finished setting up everything, the New Year's feast had already begun, and Zhao Si obviously entered the party halfway.
Firecrackers were burning, the maids were dancing to the music, and the ministers were toasting the First Emperor one by one.
Thanks to Zhao Si, Zhao Si gave a blessing to the First Emperor last time during the New Year, and was invited by the First Emperor to sit opposite him for the first time. This New Year...
When toasting the First Emperor, it rolled up inexplicably...
Everyone who can follow the First Emperor on his grand tour of the world is a talented person, and his literary quality is much higher than that of Zhao Si. This time it is really like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea to show off their magical powers.
Compared with Zhao Si's crude blessing, I don't know how many times the essence of it was magnificent.
Zhao Si stood at the end of the table and looked at the burning bamboos, which made crackling sounds from time to time. His eyes were a little dazed.
"I almost forgot, gunpowder also needs to be lit. Let's not mention the muskets and artillery for now. At least we have to set off fireworks next year, right? There are also Spring Festival couplets and so on... Otherwise, it will always feel like there is no sense of the New Year." Zhao Si thought to herself.
Although it was not the New Year in his memory, Zhao Si, who had been integrated into Da Qin for a long time, began to gradually feel the joy of the New Year.
Maybe the New Year doesn’t have to be fixed at all...
While drinking and drinking, the First Emperor looked at the officials who were toasting him this year, all showing off their talents.
Because of Zhao Si, this year's blessings were new and more serious, and the First Emperor was very happy.
The New Year is nothing more than a celebration.
Everyone is flattering, so no one is flattering.
The literary style and content are very thoughtful. They are much better than the auspicious words of Zhao Si. There are not so many auspicious words for those with a reserved personality. There are only one long paragraph for those with a generous personality. There is also a talent show to watch...
Some people sing to celebrate, some dance to celebrate...
In this ascendant era, on such a festive day, in such an upper-class society, singing and dancing are also talents that upper-class people must have.
Talking about performing a dance or singing a poem for the First Emperor, seriously speaking, it is still an elegant thing.
Ancient times and modern times cannot be compared. From the Qin to the Tang Dynasty, there are many historical records in this regard. For example, some relatively generous kings would sing and dance to music with their ministers.
Until doctrines that suppress human nature begin to emerge, society will become more and more dull and dogmatic.
"It seems that all my colleagues are very happy this year..." Zhao Si said with a smile.
"How can you be unhappy? When His Majesty left, there were many rumors in the world, and all the officials were holding their breath in their hearts. Now that he is back this year, the rumors have been self-defeated. Of course he is happy!" Li Si added next to him.
This year is a watershed year!
The strange jade gift from the River God, Zulong's prophecy of death, and the return of the First Emperor's grand tour of the world. More than a year and nearly two years passed peacefully, but everything was completely shattered.
Zhao Si noticed that Li Si's smiling eyes were also filled with emotion.
In fact, everyone knows that the former Qin State was a chariot that was constantly accelerating and on the verge of losing control.
Some people can feel it, and some people can't feel it, but they can still feel the high-pressure atmosphere.
There was a feeling of depression in everyone's heart. Too many things had happened this whole year. Not only did Da Qin brake the chariot that was on the verge of losing control, but it was also considered that the accelerator was released. Everyone's body felt for it. One is light.
This year's New Year has basically announced the end of all bad things. Even the First Emperor's mood has been much higher. It is reasonable for the officials to feel a little indulgent joy.
"Aren't you going to propose a toast to His Majesty?" Li Si touched his goatee.
"I don't dare to show my shame because of the pressure from the courtiers." Zhao Si smiled.
Last year, no one said anything serious and flattering, but this year it was rolled up. Not only were there flattering words, but there were also performances, which made Zhao Si feel a little stressed for a while.
"Go ahead, His Majesty is waiting for you." Li Si smiled.
Zhao Si looked at the civil and military officials who were competing for their beauty, then walked over holding the wine bottle.
He raised his eyes and met the eyes of the First Emperor, who seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
An official had just finished dancing and when he saw Zhao Si coming, he sensibly made way for him.
Zhang Cang glanced at the First Emperor, put down his chopsticks with a smile, and tapped the table lightly to signal everyone to follow his gaze.
"Watch the show first..."
After hearing this, Liu Bang and others looked at Zhao Si who walked in front of the First Emperor in confusion.
"The old year is gone and the new year is here..." Zhao Si raised his wine glass.
"I told you last year."
The First Emperor looked at Zhao Si with a smile.
"Let's dance and congratulate each other..." The First Emperor squinted his eyes.
Zhao Si's toes subconsciously grabbed the soles of the shoes.
"I...can't..."
The First Emperor said nothing, and Zhao Si fell into an awkward silence.
"Zhao Siche, don't refuse..."
This kind of scene made Zhao Si feel ashamed that he was selected for a military training performance.
(End of chapter)
