Chapter 241 Zhongming Ding Food
Seeing that Wei Qing finally agreed and satisfied his small request, Zhang Ran couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Although Zhang Ran also liked to be praised, especially the feeling of being praised by the two big guys Wei Qing and Master Yan.
But too much is too little! According to Zhang Ran's idea, since it's a banquet, you should have drunk, chat and be happy. If you can bring the relationship between the two parties closer, it would be better.
But now, because of the repeated praises from Wei Qing and Zhufu Yan, a good banquet was almost turned into a personal commendation meeting for Zhang Ran... Zhang Ran felt that there was no need for this at all!
However, although Zhang Ran's request could make Wei Qing stop, it could not stop Huo Qubing's curiosity.
As soon as Wei Qing finished speaking, Huo Qubing looked at Zhang Ran in surprise and said, "Zhang Xiaolang, you can actually spin the fishy and unpleasant wool into silk threads and make them into clothes. This method is so amazing! Awesome, amazing!"
"Uh" Zhang Ran was very helpless when he saw this, so he could only turn his head to explain to Huo Qubing: "I just provided an idea and a way to clean the wool. The one who turned it into something useful was the craftsmen of the Shaofu. I dare not take credit for this!"
After a pause, Zhang Ran added: "In fact, the method of using wool to make cold-proof objects has existed since ancient times. I have only improved it and removed the odor in wool. It is not very magical.
Moreover, the clothes made of wool are only suitable for the bitter and cold places in the north and in the cold winter. At best, they can only be used as a supplement to silk and linen textiles. Even if they can be extended in the future, their effects are very limited and not as powerful as everyone says.
What's more, wool cleaning and textiles consume a lot of manpower, and it requires a large population to support its industry. In the current situation, it is difficult to popularize it in Shuofang and other places. The disadvantages are very obvious. I really can't afford to praise everyone so much!"
"Haha..." Hearing Zhang Ran's words, the master Yan on the opposite side smiled and said softly: "Xiao Lang must not underestimate himself! Although this wool textile method has many disadvantages, its advantages are also obvious, and it will be of little help to the northern counties such as Shuofang!"
As he spoke, Master Yan said earnestly to Zhang Ran: "Xiaolang, this modesty is certainly a virtue, but sometimes excessive modesty may not necessarily be a good thing. I think that if Xiaolang only accumulates expectations among the people, it may be a good thing to be humble and generous.
But if Xiao Lang wants to go on a career and stay in the court, then excessive humility is not desirable. He may be more humble in dealing with others, but when it comes to his own contribution or position, he must fight for everything!
Therefore, there are some things that need to be fought for, especially in the court, which is even more so! In this court, the struggle is particularly fierce, and sometimes even goes to the extreme. If you blindly give in, you will be regarded as weak and bullied by others... Therefore, when necessary, you must be for eyes and for teeth!
Of course, you must also master a certain degree in this kind of thing and strive to be polite and honest, otherwise you will easily go astray like me..."
"Uh" Zhang Ran felt something when he heard the words of Master Yan. It is true that as Master Yan said, his current way of dealing with people should have changed, otherwise he would be regarded as weak and bullied. Then, just like the kind of deceived by officials who had just entered the workshop garden, they would continue to happen. Not to mention it at that time, it would also be very troublesome, and it would also cause serious obstacles to Zhang Ran's development.
Zhang Ran heard the words of Master Yan’s heart and remembered them in his heart, and bowed to him very seriously and said, “After receiving the teachings of Master Yan, Zhang Ran must remember them in his heart!”
"Haha..." Master Yan couldn't help laughing when he saw this, and picked up the wine, shook his head and smiled at Zhang Ran, "Xiao Lang doesn't have to be so serious. In fact, I just said a little bit by bit... This man is old and after experiencing another storm, he can't help but say more. Xiao Lang must not mind!"
"No, no!" The master Yan had the intention of being friendly and teaching, so Zhang Ran would naturally not refuse. What's more, the master Yan had been in the court for so long and almost reached the top position of the Nine Ministers before. His experience was also very useful to Zhang Ran.
Thinking of this festival, Zhang Ran immediately raised the wine title and said to Master Yan: "My words are thought-provoking. It is a blessing for Zhang Ran to be able to receive your teachings! I hope Master will give you advice in the future!"
"Hehe" Master Yan picked up the wine, drank a glass of wine, and said to Zhang Ran with a smile: "It's easy, as long as the little boy doesn't bother me!"
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Between the chat and laughter of several people, it was noon soon. At this time, a male servant from the Wei Mansion suddenly walked into the house and came to Wei Qing, whispering to him: "Master, report to the kitchen, the meal is ready! I would like to ask the master, when will the banquet be held?"
After hearing this, Wei Qing couldn't help but ponder for a moment, and asked, "When is it now?"
The servant replied, "It will be noon in one moment!"
When Wei Qing heard this, he waved his sleeves and said, "Tell me the order and start a banquet immediately!"
"Here!" The male servant quickly bowed and agreed, then immediately turned around and went out to convey Wei Qing's order!
During the Han Dynasty, poor people had two meals a day, divided into court food and food. However, the "three meals" were generally implemented by the family of Duke and Martial Arts, but three meals a day were indispensable. For example, when Liu Chang, the King of Li of Huainan, was convicted of treason, and Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, was guilty of being his only younger brother, so he issued an edict to "eat three meals a day, give firewood, salt, and cook food and utensils and mats", so that he could still enjoy the living benefits of the princes. Therefore, three meals a day were already very common among the powerful. As for the emperor, there were four meals a day, and each meal had a fixed time.
Wei Qing is now a marquis of Liehou, Zhongming Ding Food House, so three meals a day are naturally indispensable. Moreover, when they eat every meal, they have certain regulations unlike ordinary poor families.
Wei Qing is now a marquis of Liehou, Zhongming Ding Food House, so three meals a day are naturally indispensable. Moreover, when they eat every meal, they have certain regulations unlike ordinary poor families.
Chapter completed!