Chapter 60
Wars broke out frequently among the seven countries, and Qin was not always invincible in war. This time, the capture of South Korea was undoubtedly a shot of a heart-warming injection for everyone.
Ying Zheng rewarded the army according to his military achievements, giving titles to those who deserved titles and rewards to those who deserved it. He also announced that the curfew would be lifted tonight and the people would have fun together.
In order to ensure good public security, all large and small cities in Qin have night bans. After nightfall, every street and every city gate will be closed. If there is no special situation, you are not allowed to walk outside. Otherwise, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a free multi-day tour of the local prison and stay in it until you master a few skills for working people to make a living before you are released from prison.
This time, in order to celebrate the acquisition of South Korea, Ying Zheng ordered all shops to open business, and it was necessary to ensure that the entire Xianyang City was brightly lit and lively.
As early as the day when the King of Han surrendered, the official workshop under the Shaofu Office began to make a batch of elegant and beautiful lanterns at the order of Fusu.
Huaicai found several wax sources in Bashu. It is roughly estimated that at least 100,000 kilograms of wax can be produced this year. In the future, a variety of ash trees will be consciously raised and the yield will only increase steadily.
With sufficient and stable source of wax in hand, Fusu decided to take this opportunity to let the candles come to a personal show so that everyone can see what tricks it can play.
There are many patterns of paper lanterns, but for the first time, you don’t have to be too innovative. You can unify the specifications and hang them neatly on both sides of the street, which looks even more shocking.
As long as you don’t choose too complicated tricks, it is not a problem for skilled people to make hundreds of them a day.
Fusu finished the treasure storage during the day, and in the evening, he went to check with Meng Tian whether the lanterns along the street were arranged in place. After dark, Ying Zheng wanted to take all the officials to climb up to the city tower to see the lights, so this matter must be implemented.
Meng Tian was born in the army and was in martial arts for three generations in his family. His style has always been thunderous and decisive. When Fusu came to care about the lanterns, he replied seriously: "All arrangements have been made. When the drums sound, every household will light up the lanterns in front of the door."
Fusu nodded: "If there is something missing, just ask someone to tell me."
Meng Tian responded with a word and asked Fusu to go back to Ying Zheng without worrying about the things outside.
Fusu went to Ying Zheng for a meal.
On this day, the people in Xianyang City were very happy and the merchants were even happier. Those who received the news in advance had already prepared enough goods a few days ago and were preparing to sell them on the day of the curfew.
After everyone received the lanterns and candles distributed by the government office, they respectfully collected them, just waiting for the drums to hang them out. Some of them were not short of money and secretly asked where the candles were sold. They wanted to pay for some to buy them for later use.
What a pity to use such a good lantern only once!
The mass production of candles is not a problem, and the wax source will stabilize in the future. However, the inventory is still very limited now, so the external statement is "This is made by a secret method taught by immortals, and it is not something that can be bought for a little money. Today, I encountered a great event and took it out to open my eyes to you."
As soon as this statement spread, many people looked at lanterns and candles even more differently.
Think about it, it is inconvenient to carry an oil lamp on the night road, but the lantern will be different. It can not only hang under the eaves to illuminate the night road for passers-by, but also carry it in your hands to let the candlelight accompany you!
This is a good thing taught to them by immortals!
Of course, many "insiders" wondered after getting the candles: The king made such a big deal and released so many candles at once, was he used up all the wax in the warehouse? How many honeycombs did the king ask people to take out? And, why is this wax so white? It is different from the wax they remember!
No matter how they muttered, these lanterns were still implemented in every household, allowing everyone to truly feel the joy of winning battles and expanding their territory.
In the past few days, Meng Tian, in accordance with Fusu's proposal, set up two big drums in front of the city of all li. At sunrise, the night ban was lifted with the sound of drums as the horns, and after sunset, the drums were also used as the horns, so as to better unify the time for people to go out and activities.
The drummer is waiting in front of the drum now, and every household is ready to light the lights.
Everything is ready, just waiting for the sunset.
On the other hand, Ying Zheng and Fusu had dinner together and asked someone to take two lanterns to take a look.
The lantern is made of bamboo, and the outside is covered with paper to block the wind. There are elegant cloud patterns on the top. Because the paintings on it look very fairy-like, the materials are obviously not very expensive, but the whole lantern does not look cheap at all.
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Is this what you painted one by one?"
Fusu said: "No, this painting has a lot of white space. I only drew one, and the rest was printed. If I started preparing earlier, I could ask people to draw one by one."
He also talked to Ying Zheng about various ways to play lanterns, and also about how to guess riddles when turning on the lanterns, saying that he had seen them in his dreams.
It is said that every time the lanterns are on, there will be a grand blind date organized by the Iceman. Men and women can make an appointment to see the lanterns. If they look at each other, they can tell their parents to make a marriage.
Ying Zheng was not very interested in this kind of love for children, but when he heard that others had such a grand event, his own people used candles for the first time, and he couldn't help but feel that they lost.
Ying Zheng said: "When we will unify the world in the future, we will hold lantern festivals every year." Of course, we have to save money before that, and we must pay attention to military supplies first.
Fusu just thought about it and mentioned it a few words. He didn't think too much, nor did he know that he had aroused Ying Zheng's competitive spirit. He said: "When the people are in good hands and the output of white wax increases, the people will definitely be able to afford candles."
After the father and son finished chatting, the sky became darker. Seeing the setting sun, Ying Zheng stood up and led Fusu to meet with all the officials.
A curfew will be opened tonight, and the whole city will light up the lights to celebrate. The civil and military officials will naturally be in place on time. I want to see if this lantern can really illuminate the whole city.
Ying Zheng and Fusu lit a lantern and walked in front of them. When they walked up the city tower, the red sun was completely hidden in the sky.
Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong!
Three drums were heard in front of the city of Geli.
Originally, there were only scattered lights in each house, which looked sparse. When the drums sounded, lanterns lit up in front of each house.
The entire Xianyang City suddenly lit up, and the streets were illuminated like daytime.
Ying Zheng handed the lantern in his hand to the left and right, stood on the city tower and watched the doors open. The young couple walked out with the old and young families. Some stood under the lanterns and discussed something, some were leisurely walking on the street, while others called their friends to go out together. The streets were soon full of people and were very lively.
Seeing such a grand occasion, Ying Zheng felt very happy.
During the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, were there such a grand scene?
Since God let his son get the lead, their Daqin will be different from before!
Compared with oil lamps of different quality, the quality control of this batch of candles is obviously much better, and the flames brought out are brighter and warmer.
Such a night that lights up the lanterns all over the city is an unforgettable night for many people.
Some people were happy and some were sad. On that night, Han Fei listened to the noisy laughter outside, thinking that Han was dead, and his heart was shattered. He sat in the courtyard for a long time, put on his outer robe and went out, and went to the temple to see his brother who personally sent Han to King Ying Zheng of Qin.
King Han didn't sleep either, he didn't want to sleep, and he couldn't sleep.
He heard that Han Fei was coming, but he didn't stop him. He sat under the lamp and waited for someone to lead Han Fei in.
When the two brothers met, Han Fei thought he would be angry, but when he saw King Han sitting there motionless, his anger was extinguished.
They are all slaves to the destruction of the country, and who can blame anyone?
The King of Han invited Han Fei to sit down and asked someone to warm up a pot of wine to deliver it. At least he also brought the whole of Han to surrender to Qin, and there were still some preferential treatments. A pot of warm up was quickly delivered. The King of Han filled himself with a cup, and handed the pot to Han Fei, asking Han Fei to pour it on himself.
Because he has been indulging in wine and sex for many years, he looks much older than the thin Han Fei, and his figure is not decent. If he hadn't been wearing gorgeous clothes, many people might have regarded him as a rich man with a fat belly.
King Han said, "You often hear people talking about Xinling Jun when I was young. Xinling Jun is so powerful that he holds military power, making his brother, the real king of Wei dull. When he was young, he had already collected many disciples and dared to send people to steal military talismans from his brother, killing generals who doubt the truth and false to control the army. He became famous by stealing talismans to save Zhao. His brother had no choice but to do anything to him." King Han sighed and said, "Military Talisman, that's a military talisman. How dare you steal military talismans, seize military power, and turn around and reach out to grab the national seal?"
Han Fei sat silently, not moving the wine in front of him.
King Han drank the glass of wine he had filled in one gulp and continued, "You said, am I guarding against you?"
Han Fei finally raised his hand and drank the wine. He showed a hint of mocking: "Of course I was wrong. You see, I didn't do anything. If I could have the ability of Xinling Jun, how could this be?"
He entered Qin with the idea of keeping Han, thinking about winning some time for South Korea. Perhaps South Korea could find a glimmer of hope in the cracks. As a result, he was sent to prison shortly after entering Qin, and now all his thoughts have been completely broken.
If he could have the ability of King Xinling, how could he become a slave to a devastated country or a dog to lose his family?
The two brothers drank several cups together. Han Fei was a little drunk and stood up and walked out the door.
The King of Han didn't say anything, nor did he keep him, and continued to sit under the lamp and drink alone.
Han Fei walked out of the travel tube and saw the streets brightly lit, like daylight. Many ghosts appeared in front of him. When he looked up, he saw bright lights everywhere, as if they were about to light up to the night sky.
People who passed by were chatting and joking, with relaxed and pleasant smiles on their faces, mostly discussing what to buy or where to find friends to play with.
In Xianyang City, everyone is celebrating the demise of South Korea.
Han Fei didn't have someone to support him and walked back alone on the street.
On the other hand, Fusu returned home and heard that Zhang Liang had already fallen asleep. He paused, did not bother, but moved out of the piano and played a song in the courtyard.
The sound of the piano crosses the courtyard wall and floats into the neighboring courtyard.
Zhang Liang was not asleep naturally. He did not light the light and sat alone in the darkness listening to the piano music coming from outside.
He had been a child with a love aegis. He thought it would not work if he didn't play it for a day, but now he hasn't touched it again for half a year. Hearing the sound of the piano that seemed to be comforting, Zhang Liang's fingers subconsciously moved, and he suppressed them again.
Zhang Liang sat quietly until the end of the song. When the sound of the piano stopped ringing, the restlessness in his heart seemed to have been relieved. He lay on the couch and closed his eyes, thinking that since he could no longer play the piano, he had to send Fusu to him when he wanted to listen to the piano in the future.
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Fu Xiaosu: I saw someone else having blabla in my dream
Ying Zheng: Why do you do these useless things? (Start planning
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