Traveling through the Three Kingdoms: She brings unlimited supplies to build infrastructure

On the morning of New Year's Eve, it was rare for Gongsun Yan to rest.

After a deep sleep all night, the incense charcoal in the incense burner in the house burned out, and the last trace of smoke dispersed.

I woke up with a yawn, and as soon as I took a shower, I saw Alan and Ah Qing waiting in front of the door holding notes.

Gongsun Yan sighed: "Come in."

It was snowing heavily outside again. Gongsun Yan, with his hair disheveled in casual clothes, was leaning on the Ruiyun smoker covered with a bamboo hood.

Hearing the snow falling, he simply asked someone to open the window, enjoying the snow scene while listening to Alan and Ah Qing's report.

These two girls have been following Gongsun Yan. Gongsun Yan does not want them to be slaves all their lives.

According to their respective temperaments, they took different paths.

This year I intend to take the exams, so I left the New Year's Eve banquet to the two of them.

It was his first time to take charge of such a big event, and Alan was a little nervous.

She took a step forward and reported: "Ms. Yan, the west hall for the banquet has been decorated. This is the music for today's banquet."

The Gongsun family originally had domestic prostitutes, but with a stroke of his pen, Gongsun Yan, except for a few who were in poor health and stayed to support them in old age, all the younger ones were released into good status.

He might go to a weaving workshop to learn the craft and then start his own business, or he might work as a musician in a theater troupe in the city.

Although theater troupes in the city also go on stage to play piano and sing, these troupes that are free in name are secretly under Gongsun Yan's propaganda department, and these returning women will not suffer at all.

Someone has to control things like public opinion.

Therefore, Gongsun Yan set up a propaganda department to hold the power of public opinion in his hands.

Gongsun Yan glanced at the list handed over by Alan.

There are silk and bamboo performances, and the storyteller’s amusement.

Actors are selected followers.

Gongsun Yan glanced at it twice and saw that it didn't violate any taboos, so he handed it back: "Just do it."

Alan also reported to the master of ceremonies, the arrangement of seats, and the arrangements for the maids, servants, and guards.

Finally, there are unexpected emergency measures such as snow plowing and fire prevention on rooftop roads during snowy days and all-night banquets.

After saying that, Alan sighed in relief and stood aside.

It was the first time that she had taken charge of a major banquet, and it was a banquet at such a critical time, which put a lot of psychological pressure on her.

Before hearing Gongsun Yan's reply, she raised her eyes carefully and was about to ask if something was wrong.

Then he saw the corners of her Yan Lady's lips raised, her eyes full of praise and tenderness: "Well done."

Alan's cheeks heated up, he pursed his lips and lowered his head.

With Alan in front, Ah Qing boldly stepped forward: "Madam, it's my turn."

She has a more delicate temperament and is not as worried as Alan. She is responsible for arranging the banquet menu and drinks.

Of course, that doesn't mean Ah Qing's job is easy.

In fact, banquets in the late Han Dynasty followed ancient rituals, especially in remote places like western Liaoning, where observing rituals was the insistence of the wealthy family.

Only in this way can we better distinguish between classes and gain a sense of superiority.

Therefore, people here are very particular about their banquets.

The complexity of the etiquette is mind-numbing.

For example, in the simplest way of welcoming guests, the host needs to stand in front of the door to greet guests, and the seating position is also particular.

According to official rank and age, the number of dishes enjoyed varies.

When eating, mix the left and right sides, with the meaty bones on the left and the boneless sliced ​​meat on the right.

The food is on the left, and the vegetables, meat, and wine are on the right.

Place the barbecue a little further away and put the sauce inside.

In winter, the fish is placed on the right side, with its belly facing the elder. In summer, they face each other with fins.

……

All these particularities made Ah Qing's brain hurt, so he shamelessly asked Gongsun Jing.

Gongsun Jing has experienced a great change, and he is much more free and easy-going, and he is in a state of lying down.

He answered everything Ah Qing asked, and even helped sort out a list for Ah Qing to carry.

After listening to everything, Gongsun Yan waved to the two girls. When they bowed their heads obediently, he rubbed their heads with a smile: "It's really amazing."

The two girls have grown up so well.

Alan's ears turned red, but Ah Qing smiled and rolled his eyes, turning his head to purr Gongsun Yan.

At this time, a man with a bulging face also came over.

"Sister is partial."

Gongsun Cheng puffed out his cheeks and pushed his head under Gongsun Yan's hand.

"I memorized formula tables, learned arithmetic, and learned to shoot arrows on a horse."

The child flexed his fingers to show off to his sister: "I just missed hitting the target."

After all, Gongsun Cheng was Gongsun Zan's biological son, and he perfectly inherited his father's talent in riding and archery.

Although he is an ordinary scholar, at this age he is already able to ride and shoot with a small saddle and bow left and right on the horse.

Gongsun Yan never hesitated to praise and say good things. He rubbed Gongsun Cheng's soft earlobes and praised him again.

After telling Ah Qing and Alan to go and do their own business, Gongsun Yan held Gongsun Cheng on his knees and tied his hair into a new braid.

Her craftsmanship is not very good, and the little braid on Gongsun Cheng's head can be seen a little crooked.

However, Gongsun Cheng was very happy. He kept swaying in front of the mirror and shaking the light-colored pompon at the end of his braid.

I asked Gongsun Yan for an identical one to tie the tail of his dog.

Gongsunyan's hair was wet and dry and he was about to change his clothes, so he gave him one and sent him out to play.

Today's banquet list includes Zhao Yun and others, as well as Liu Hui and other staff guests.

Gongsun Yanxu had to be dignified, and together with her grandfather Gongsun Jing, followed the old etiquette and went to the door to introduce the banquet.

Today she changed from her usual white clothes and wore a moon-white linen skirt.

But she learned from her previous experience of being so cold that her nose ran out, and she didn't forget to keep warm when designing her character. There were warm babies plastered under her low-key fox fur cloak.

Just as she was about to ask someone to change her shoes, she suddenly heard footsteps outside the door.

A messenger came over in a panic.

"Ms. Yan, there are... guests from the Gongsun family arriving in advance."

She was not surprised that someone from the Gongsun family would come to her door.

Surprisingly, they dared to come and destroy the place at this time.

Thinking about it, I still haven’t learned enough lessons.

The smile on Gongsun Yan's face became more and more friendly, and he said: "Take me to see what my relatives want."

Gongsun's house was covered with heavy snow, and the garden was covered with a layer of white.

Gongsun Yan held a heater in his sleeves with both hands and walked between the newly painted vermilion walls on both sides.

Even though there were accompanying women holding umbrellas, the heavy snow in the sky still rolled up some of her long eyelashes, making her look even whiter.

Before entering the hall, the heat from the heater in the hall hit the door directly.

Also coming towards me were the noisy sounds in the hall.

"Master, you can't ignore this matter!"

"Jinggong, you have to make the decision for us."

All kinds of complaints and grievances are squeezed into the ears.

There was also the clan elder with droopy eyelids, holding a dove stick in his hand and speaking in a calm and smooth tone: "Calm down, everyone, the head of the family will be able to take good care of the younger members of the family."

Gongsun Jing didn't answer, and turned to call the servant beside him: "Go and invite Lady Yan again."

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes lit up and he saw Gongsun Yan coming in.

Gongsun Yan casually untied the ribbon that tied his cloak and took it off. A maid immediately caught him from behind.

She walked forward slowly and passed through the hall full of people from the Gongsun clan who were playing and rolling around.

Wherever he passed, everyone gave way.

Gongsun Yan smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes, sat on the table next to Gongsun Jing, and glanced around with his pale eyes.

After a good rest, he smiled lightly and said: "I'm here. What do you want to say? I'm all ears." (End of Chapter)