Three Kingdoms

There is a word called sinking market.

What Feiqian is doing now is part of the sinking market, or in other words, a beginning.

In later generations, there was the Age of Discovery. The Age of Discovery opened a new chapter in colonization. Within a period of time, a large amount of wealth was transported to Spain and Portugal along with ships one after another.

Yes, in the Age of Discovery, the first ones to engage in colonial plunder were the upper and lower teeth.

However, because the upper and lower teeth looked too ugly, they soon encountered resistance from the locals. As for the later results of the great voyage, everyone knows that the upper and lower teeth were blown away by the sun, and in the end, the sun never sets. At the end.

The reasons may be complicated, but one of the factors is very important, that is, the sun never sets appears to be gentler than the two big teeth. At least, compared to the two big teeth, eating is a little better on the surface. It is more or less able to leak out some soup, so that the guy who is eating will not have to pick up the pot.

Although plunder will bring "quick money", if you want it to last, you still need a "win-win" situation.

The sinking market is not just "sinking", but also requires a "market".

Arrogance is the original sin.

At the end of the empire, it often enters a period of arrogance, but once it enters the period of arrogance, it is basically not far from disintegration and decline. There are so many empires in history that died of arrogance, too numerous to mention.

If Fei Qian wants to get rid of this arrogance, he must let more people know what the world is like, and if he wants to open people's eyes, he must spread knowledge wider, just like before and Zheng Xuan's argument was the same, so tea trees were planted all over the north and south of the river.

This is a sinking market. Not only sinking, but also cultivating the market.

Of course, some soils are suitable for growing tea trees, and there are some places where tea trees cannot survive. This is normal, but it is obvious that as long as widespread planting continues, more tea trees will naturally come out. Just like in later generations, there will not only be fully fermented teas like Pu'er, but also semi-fermented Tieguanyin, and Unfermented Longjing etc…

Wouldn’t it be great for everyone to be able to find the one that suits them? Does it mean that all the tea in the world must be pressed into tea bricks and tea cakes to be considered tea? Or don’t even want tea, just wine?

Cao Cao also wanted to sink the market back then. For example, Cao Cao also claimed to be a meritocracy, completely abandoning the packaging that the upper class used to wrap around himself, and breaking the original boundaries of dividing the market. It is a pity that Cao Cao only made a sinking action and did not To cultivate the market, so in the end it only sank for a short while and then floated again.

The chill hanging over Chang'an did not stop people from talking enthusiastically about this Qinglong Temple's book donation and lucky draw. Some people even came late and failed to get the number plate, so they asked someone to buy it...

In winter, basically both ordinary people and nobles are more leisurely. There is a lot of fun to join in, which is naturally better than watching dead leaves and counting ants at home. Therefore, those who gather at Qinglong Temple are not only nobles, but also Many ordinary people nearby.

However, most of these ordinary people did not come empty-handed. For example, they would bring some bamboo baskets made by themselves, home-steamed cooking cakes, etc., and then naturally formed a large-scale community outside Qinglong Temple. market.

In the second year of Taixing, November 11th.

A good day worthy of being bought by many people in future generations.

During the Western Han Dynasty, Chang'an was the largest city in China, with nearly 300,000 soldiers and civilians. Although this number is inconspicuous compared to later generations, you must know that that time was in BC.

After Wang Mang, Chang'an has never been able to regain its prosperity. Coupled with Dong Zhuo and Li Guo, Chang'an was once desolate and dilapidated until Fei Qian restored order in Guanzhong.

At this moment, although it cannot be said that Chang'an City has become better than before, it is not an empty word to say that there are tens of thousands of houses. It stretches for several miles along the Jingshui and Weishui Rivers. And with the development of the commercial economy, the population of Chang'an City is increasing. Many, replacing Luoyang in the past and becoming the largest city in the Han Dynasty seems to be the not-too-distant future.

Of course, any big city that develops will eventually become a deformed monster. It's very simple, because a large population must have a large demand for living materials, and these needs cannot be completely self-sufficient near this city. A large number of merchants must be transported to and from the city to ensure that the city's growing demand for goods is high. Daily needs.

Nowadays, the Guanzhong region is naturally much more stable and has better material conditions than other regions in China. The Great Theory of Qinglong Temple is undoubtedly a plank that makes up for spiritual needs and attracts more attention and traffic. .

Near the Qinglong Temple, Xu Huang had soldiers on duty along the street early to maintain order. In addition, there were inspections going back and forth from time to time. If he saw where there was too much trouble, he would immediately step forward to scold and reprimand him. Passers-by also know how powerful they are, so even if there are some disputes or something, they dare not take these soldiers' inspections seriously.

The female relatives of the Han Dynasty were basically not as strict as the feudal dynasties in later generations. However, after all, the children of the gentry still felt that they were somewhat superior to others, and they were different from the ordinary people who crowded around in the crowd, so most of them had some status. The female family members either sat on the canopy car or gathered around a high ground early, then spread some fur cushions, holding copper hand warmers, looking at the crowd openly, and from time to time they would laugh like silver bells. , swaying like flowers blooming out of season in winter.

The reason why there are so many female relatives is because today the first female doctor of Han Dynasty is coming to give a lecture!

However, before the first female doctor of the Han Dynasty took the stage to give a speech, there was another interesting thing, that is, the Hussar General wanted to publicly commend the Enlightenment...

On the corridor of the main hall square of Qinglong Temple, Zhang Shi was in front of the queue. Although he had experienced wind, rain, bitter cold and many big and small things over the years, when he really stood on this corridor, he still couldn't help but feel a little nervous and excited. Long-sleeved The hands underneath were trembling slightly.

Behind Zhang Shi, there is a whole row of enlightenment envoys whose terms have expired, wearing uniform green shirts and just wearing turbans on their heads. Most people looked a little weathered due to the weather, but all of them had straight waists and full of energy, because everyone knew that they would reach a new level, a higher and bigger one. steps.

In front of the main hall of Qinglong Temple and around the square in front of the temple, there are the guards of General Fei Qian.

These tough soldiers who were selected among the iron-blooded men naturally have a kind of chilling aura on the battlefield. Even if they stand still, they seem to be ready to fight at any time, and the surrounding temperature seems to be colder. Three points. Flags, flags, golden drums, and a full guard of honor given by the Emperor of the Han Dynasty made it even more majestic and powerful.

The person who presided over the awarding and commendation of the Envoy of Education today was not General Fei Qian of the Hussars. It’s not that General Fei Qian of the Cavalry doesn’t value these mentors, but after all, he has a high position now and needs to delegate power appropriately. It can’t make people feel that there is no one available under the General of the Cavalry and he can only be forced to do everything. attend to personally.

Of course, he is not the fat little Hei Fengxia. Pang Tong is now in charge of surrounding security issues, his eyes widened, fearing that something went wrong somewhere.

Although this time is a bit risky, after the entire Chang'an City has been screened and cleaned up, the safety factor has been much improved than before. And the most important thing is that if this grand ceremony is successfully held, it means that the Qinglong Temple Grand Lecture Completely restored to normal, you can take the next step...

The person who presided over the ceremony and acted as the etiquette officer was the first-generation enlightenment envoy, Wang Ling and Wang Yanyun.

Wang Ling was an outstanding person among the Enlightenment Envoys from his initial position of 200 stone as the Assistant Secretary of Education, to the position of Puzi County Magistrate of 600 Stones, and then to the Chief Secretary of Taiyuan of Thousand Stones. It is most appropriate for him to preside over the Natural Envoy. .

Wang Ling stood under the steps of the main hall, with his head held high and a crown of virtue on his head. He was wearing a brocade robe and a seal ribbon hanging around his waist. Although he was not as fierce as the surrounding hussar guards, he was more powerful. A bit of elegance and magnanimity.

Looking at the young enlighteners waiting in line on the corridor, Wang Ling couldn't help but think of the time when he taught Hu children in the Qiang and Huns areas...

"Master Wang, the auspicious time has come." The clerk who was paying attention to the engraving reminded him softly.

Wang Ling recovered from his memories, nodded, then took two steps forward, then grabbed his sleeves with both hands, raised them high and danced in a circle. The wide sleeves were like a peacock spreading its tail wings in the air, instantly attracting people. Everyone's attention: "Happy! Get up!"

"Boom! Boom!"

Along with the rhythm played on the bell and drum towers, the musicians on both sides of the hall played music one after another. Amidst the sound of the drums, the vermilion-red Qinglong Temple main hall door opened on the left and right, and then two rows of soldiers wearing Mingguang armor walked along both sides of the door. They filed out and stood on both sides of the steps of the main hall.

Then, a three-color canopy unique to the Han Dynasty appeared at the entrance of the hall, and under the canopy was the hussar general of the Han Dynasty, Fei Qian, wearing a helmet.

If there is any kind of beauty or highlighter now, Fei Qian's body and face are definitely blessed with a level 12 smoothing effect, shining with the smell of money, uh, wealth, well, that's pretty much what it means anyway... …

The carefully crafted Mingguang armor not only reflects a brilliance that cannot be looked directly at, but also has exquisite patterns outlined by gold and silver threads, coupled with Sichuan Tegon's blood red brocade as the base and decorated with five colors. The cloak is as if it is covered with money, full of a strong worldly smell...

However, this kind of secular equipment is what most ordinary people recognize and admire very much. Therefore, the moment Fei Qian appears, the cheers are endless, from the initial slightly messy to The final words were uniform, and the sound shook the whole country: "The great Han's valet will be victorious! The great Han's valiant will be victorious! The great Han's valiant will be victorious!"

Fei Qian had a smile on his face and raised his hand to signal, but the cheers still lingered. After a long time, they gradually stopped.

Wang Ling stood at the foot of the steps, and at Fei Qian's signal, he shouted loudly: "Xuan! Climb!"

Following Wang Ling's order, the soldiers standing on both sides of the corridor raised their flags together. The enlightenment envoys headed by Zhang Shi immediately moved forward slowly under the tail wings of the flying colorful flags. Behind these people, the common people came again. An outburst of cheers...

Zhang Shi followed the leading attendants, walking with his head up and chest out. His violent heartbeat even made Zhang Shi feel that the feet under his feet were not bluestone slabs, but soft felt blankets.

The corridor is neither long nor short. When you enter the stone archway, you can immediately see the main hall at the end of the square. Accompanied by the peaceful music of Zhongzheng, a group of religious envoys headed by Zhang Shi stood in a pre-rehearsed position on the square. Then, under the signal of the attendants leading the side, they took half a step forward, all bowed down, and said: See…

Fei Qian smiled and waved his hand. Wang Ling understood, turned around, faced Zhang Shi and others in front of him, and shouted loudly: "The general has an order, please forgive me!"

Zhang Shi and others got up.

Zhang Shi took a step forward, raised his hands in salute, and said loudly with a hint of trembling: "We have been ordered by the general to educate the Hu people. After three years of hardships, we have never slackened for a day! We are dedicated to teaching and solving doubts. Never stop for a day! Walking on the ice and snow, drinking in the cold wind, sending safety and security, through the vastness, great aspirations, and understanding of ignorance. With Fan, with numbers, with Mao, with mediocrity, so that the people of Hu will know awe, know virtue and righteousness, be sensible, and the people will appreciate it. . The Three Autumn period has expired, and now I have returned my order! Out of fifty, there will be five, seven will die from illness, five will be devoured by beasts, four will be killed by soldiers, and the rest are all here!"

Fei Qian nodded, took a step forward, stood on the steps, and looked around.

Among the crowds at the edge of the square, there were young people, old people, scholars holding books, and vendors with bamboo plaques on their heads...

The people nearby were generally quiet, but there was still some noise in the distance, and there seemed to be some young people laughing...

Although some people did not understand what Zhang Shi said and did not know what Zhang Shi meant, Fei Qian's subsequent actions made everyone understand what happened among these enlightenment envoys. .

"Drumming! Enlightenment Envoy, tap Mao!"

Fei Qian shouted in a deep voice.

"Dong dong dong, dong dong dong dong dong..."

The rapid drum beat fell, and the soldiers around the square paused their flagpoles or spears on the ground three times, and then shouted loudly in unison, which shocked the people watching the excitement around them. Those who were so close were even given goosebumps by the fierce murderous aura.

The slightly noisy sounds around him gradually fell silent, and Fei Qian could only hear the slight crackling of the canopy above him unfurling its flags in the wind.

Wang Ling unfolded the roster and nodded loudly:

"Zhang Shi, Zhang Ruoshui!"

"My subordinate is here!"

"Chen Lan, Chen Ziqing!"

"My subordinate is here!"

"..."

As the numbering progressed one by one, when the name of the first deceased person was called, everyone's responses, including Zhang Shi, made the people around him realize something...

With the overall response time and time again, and the 16 times for the deceased enlightenment envoys, the surrounding people really realized that these enlightenment envoys were actually like soldiers on the battlefield, having experienced With so many risks and sufferings, I began to feel something, instead of just watching the fun.

Wang Ling closed the register, turned around and handed it over to Fei Qian: "Instructor Fifty-Five! Those who survive will stand here! The souls of those who died will be here! General, please read it!"

Fei Qian nodded and slowly took the roster...

"Virtue must be rewarded! The ancients valued it very much! Merit must be rewarded! You must be the first in the country! You have suffered hardships, shouldered heavy responsibilities, devoted your efforts, taught and educated, and have good temperament and elegant nature. You have contributed to Zhao Dayou! You have contributed to the country!" Fei Qian shouted in a deep voice, "The dead are the heroic souls! Choose an auspicious day and enshrine them in the Pingyang Heroic Soul Temple to enjoy the incense of eternity! Those who survive, continue their ambitions! Forge ahead, cultivate your awe-inspiring energy, and travel between heaven and earth!"

"Everyone, please listen to me!"