Tracing China: Through history, dialogue between ancient and modern

Chapter 119 Being a Chinese is the Greatest Pride
The imperial palace of the Sui Dynasty.

In a pavilion in the back garden, Bailu is sitting with the ancient Empress Xiao, chatting happily.

There are many bottles on the table, skin care, beauty, perfume are everything, there are even several masks.

Actually... even brought back a... small digital camera that can take selfies.

white deer.

You are too much!
What are the two beauties, who are more than 1000 years apart in age, doing?

Actually doing manicure.

Lin Feng was ashamed, he never imagined that this trip traveled through history and returned to the Sui Dynasty together.

Bailu actually brought all these gadgets with him.

Relying on a bunch of "well-prepared" gifts, Bailu chatted with Empress Xiao, and there was no pressure at all. No matter ancient people, no matter what people are today, as long as they are women who love beauty, they can be resistant to high-tech products more than 1000 years later. ?
With just one side of the mercury plane mirror, you can see your own face clearly, which can definitely make Empress Xiao very excited.

Ok!

Lin Feng said that the little routine of his beautiful partner is actually feasible.

I used to be alone, through the ancient times, talking to the great sage.

If you bring some small gifts, what will the effect be?
For example, give Qin Shihuang a map of the world.

For example, give a Xinhua dictionary to a hundred schools of thought.

For example, give Bai Qi a high-steel long knife.

……

Maybe I can refer to it later.

And the two beauties sit side by side, their manners are elegant and beautiful, just like the fairy scene in an ancient painting.

In modern society, it has caused no small uproar.

"Empress Xiao's face can be called the beauty of the country. Such a shocking face can surpass an era!"

"Beauty, a beauty that penetrates the soul."

"This woman can only be seen in the sky, how many times can she be seen in the world?"

"I can guarantee that any man is absolutely full of protective desires in front of her."

"I have a friend who would like to ask, what is the real name of this actress of Empress Xiao."

"Same question, +1."

"It's strange. An actress who can interpret such a peerless face of Empress Xiao should have been popular all over the country. Why have I never seen her in the entertainment circle? Could it be that she is a national actor?"

"Don't be surprised, she is the fake Sui, Tang and Xiao empresses in history. Modern people can't perform that kind of natural elegance and dignity at all!"

There are also some women who mainly discuss several skin care and beauty brands that Bailu and Empress Xiao are using.

Lin Feng and Emperor Sui Yang sat at the guest seats.

There are no singers dancing, no drumming, and the dishes are ordinary snacks and side dishes.

The two sat opposite each other and drank.

The wine of the Sui Dynasty has a medium aroma and a mellow aftertaste without any spicy feeling. It is definitely a high-quality wine.

In this era, you can taste fine wine.

In fact, I have to thank one person.

It was Emperor Sui Yang.

During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the economy prospered and the wine industry was encouraged by the government, setting off another wave of prosperity, so it is called the era of advocating fine wine.

The literati and poets combined drinking gatherings, reciting poems and prose, or making friends at the banquet, or finding inspiration for poetry creation from wine.

The weight of wine in Sui and Tang poetry reflects the poet's complex with wine at that time.

The rise of "poetry and wine culture" is also related to the improvement of the status of the poor and the decline of the "noble clan".

Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty set up the imperial examination system, which dealt a heavy blow to the aristocrats left over from the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The war at the end of the Sui Dynasty brought out the upstarts in Longxi, which dealt another blow to the aristocrats.

The monopoly of culture by the powerful and elite was also ruthlessly crushed.

Therefore, in the late Sui and Tang Dynasties, poetry grew vigorously like bamboo shoots after rain, and bloomed like gorgeous spring flowers.

It can also be said that the fundamental reason for the emergence of poetry and wine culture in the Li and Tang dynasties was that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty exempted the wine tax, the Sui and Tang dynasties cracked down on the aristocrats to break the monopoly of culture, and the rise of poor families in the imperial examinations.

"Young man, this wine comes from Lingnan, and it's called Lingxi. How does it compare with your later generations?"

Emperor Sui Yang showed a smile on his face. He was tasting wine, but he did not drink too much.

In the historical records, it is said that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was addicted to wine and sex, and he was addicted to women. It is believed that Li Tang deliberately discredited him.

Lin Feng replied, "It's the grain that makes good wine. The wine in my era had a high alcohol content, but most of it was blended wine, which was far less refined and mellow."

Yang Guang asked curiously, "High alcohol?"

Lin Feng said with a smile, "Just one sip of the highest spirit wine will make people fall into the soul instantly."

Subsequently.

The two chatted while tasting wine.

Mainly lament the differences between the Sui Dynasty and modern times in various aspects, such as humanities, economy, military, commerce, technology and so on.

There are many high-tech things in modern times.

In fact, ancient times are not bad.

If it is used by the royal family, there are many enviable technological moves.

Let alone manicure.

This is not a patent for modern women.

Beautiful hand and manicure culture originated in the development period of human civilization. It first appeared in people's religion and sacrificial activities. People painted various patterns on their fingers and arms to pray for the blessing of the gods and get rid of evil.It has a long history in the 5000-year history and culture of the Chinese nation.

During the Sui Dynasty, the fashion of dyeing armor had already appeared.

The material used is the practice of Impatiens. The flowers and leaves of Impatiens, which are highly corrosive, are crushed in a small bowl, and alum is added to dye the nails.

You can also pinch the silk cotton into the same sheet as the nail, put it into the flower juice, wait until the water is absorbed, take it out, put it on the nail surface, and dip it three to five times continuously, and it will not fade for several months.

In addition, nail art is also a status symbol.

Ancient officials also used decorative metal false nails to increase the length of their nails to show their dignified status.

in many ways.

For example, there are three categories of ancient romantic technology: musical instruments, dressing and timing.These three types of technology are all exclusive technology products of princes, nobles and wealthy families.

Modern people do not know how to enjoy the royal family more than 1000 years ago.

And this building.

Who can compare to the Emperor of Heaven?
Here is five steps to the first floor, ten steps to one pavilion, and the architectural structures echo each other.

For example, there is a Jiangnan native named Xiang Sheng.

It took tens of thousands of laborers and soldiers to build the fan tower for Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, costing countless money, and it took a year to complete.

The pavilions are majestic and high, and the windows are hidden from each other.Quiet houses, tortuous palaces, carved jade railings, and red walls are connected and belong to each other;This poorly crafted lost building is quite different from other buildings throughout the ages.

Even the richest people in modern Kyoto can't enjoy such a wonderful mansion.

"Young man, in your time, what was the life of the people at the bottom?" Emperor Sui Yang suddenly asked.

Why ask?
Naturally, the common people of his era did not have an easy life.

An emperor who naturally likes to make a fuss, the life of the people can be imagined.

Lin Feng thought for a while and said:

"The people at the bottom have a hard life. For their family and their children, they are like old cows who are silently struggling.

Yang Guang was a little surprised and said, "You have the means of gods, you can fly into the sky, and you can release immortal skills. Can't you make everyone rich in that era?"

Lin Feng, "..."

He said with shame, if I am really a god with great powers.

The China of our descendants has long dominated the world.

After Lin Feng explained, Yang Guang asked again, "Did the people of Li at that time complain and regret being born in this land of China?"

Lin Feng's eyes were firm immediately, and he said, "No!"

"Why?"

Yang Guang was puzzled. During his rule, there were countless people who talked and complained, and all kinds of ugly words were heard endlessly.

of course.

Yang Guang has a big heart, he feels that he is worthy of the common people and the sky, so he doesn't care about it at all.

This point can be seen from the constant uprisings in various places in the Sui Dynasty and the turmoil of the court. As the emperor, Yang Guang did not suppress or manage, but he was able to go to Jiangnan to play with peace of mind.

Lin Feng replied, "Because of pride!"

Enlightened, Yang Guang had no choice but to ask, "What are you proud of?"

Lin Feng said, "Being a native of Huaxia in Kyushu is the pride of arrogance!"

Yang Guang was stunned.

Obviously, he didn't quite understand Lin Feng's words. In a different era, Yang Guang really couldn't understand the Chinese plot in his bones.

Holding the wine glass, Lin Feng looked at the mountains and rivers in the distance, with a lot of thoughts, revealing a profound and heavy expression, and said leisurely:
"The mountain road I walked was where Xu Xiake once stayed."

"The pass I have passed is one that the Six Kingdoms once hesitated to go forward."

"The city tower I stopped and overlooked was once firmly guarded by Yu Qian."

"The northwest grassland where I can gallop freely is what Huo Qubing once fought for."

"I can still eat the braised pork that Su Shi kept his hands on."

"I can still drink the fine wine among flowers that Taibai used to toast to invite the moon."

"I can still read the flesh and blood of the predecessors after many catastrophes."

"I can still blurt out a sentence they used to describe their love, hate and parting sorrow after great joy and sorrow."

……

and this.

It is the greatest pride of being a Chinese.

Lin Feng's voice was loud and echoed above the imperial city.

Yang Guang was moved.

The wine bottle he held didn't move for a long time, still reminiscing about these words full of vicissitudes of time.

(End of this chapter)