Chapter 877 The second group of New Year's greetings arrives.
Ruyang County, where Yun Zhi is located, really has nothing good, except for one thing, that is, the silk from Jinguan County.
Ruyang County is the first place where the Han tribe began to weave silk. Whether it is the scale of sericulture or the technology of silk weaving, it is the strongest in the Han tribe.
Yun Zhi did not keep it a secret. Anyway, he knew that his gift was just like that, so he simply asked someone to bring it up.
This time, it was not the guards who came to show the gift, but Yun Zhi's wife. She came with two maids. After greeting Luo Chong's family, she and the maids showed their gifts together.
"Chief, please look, these are two of the latest silk gauze materials. This one is stiffer and wider, and is made from blended raw silk. I named it raw smoke gauze, which is suitable for making into cardigans or outerwear. It can also be sewn on the outside of clothes in summer for sun protection.
The other one is called hookah gauze, which is made from cooked silk and is much softer than the other one. These two new types of silk are new this year. If the chief likes them, they will be able to be mass-produced next year."
Luo Chong took a look. He was really not interested in this thin and transparent mesh fabric, but he didn't like it if other people liked it. Xiaodie, Zhan Ying and Tang Yao were all very interested in this beautiful clothing material. Seeing such beautiful fabric, the three women immediately stepped forward to touch and look at it, and quickly discussed what kind of clothes could be made with such fabric and what style would look better.
"Yes, silk is the best among fabrics. It is also great to be able to research more concentrated styles, which can enrich the goods of our Han tribe.
I like this gift very much, I accept it, thank you for your kindness." Luo Chong nodded and praised, and agreed to accept it. As for whether he likes it or not, it doesn't matter, anyway, it will be worn by his wife, and she will wear it for him to see.
After the five people finished their gifts, Luo Chong invited them into the house. Xiaodie and Zhan Ying took the initiative to take the women of these people to visit their houses at home. Luo Chong directly led the cripple and the four county governors into his study. Now that people have come, he is going to take the opportunity to talk about the plans and arrangements for next year's government affairs.
However, just after entering the house, when he heard Luo Chong was about to talk about government affairs, Liuyang County Governor She Xin suddenly interrupted.
"Chief, is what you want to say directed at us or our entire tribe? If it is about all our counties, then we might as well wait for a while. Yesterday I met Lu Guangzhu, the governor of Weishan County, and he also told me that he would come to pay New Year's greetings to the chief, and he might be here soon." "
Yes, chief, Dali also said that he would come. If it's not urgent, then let's wait for a while, right?" The lame man also said on the side. Dali is also one of the veterans of the Han tribe. It is normal for him and the lame man to communicate.
"Okay, then we'll talk about it later."
Luo Chong nodded, and took several governors to visit his house, and walked around the yard.
Several governors have been coveting Luo Chong's house for a long time. They also want this kind of big house full of glass, with good lighting and comfortable living. Moreover, the house shape designed by Luo Chong looks very high-end.
However, Luo Chong dissuaded them, "If you want to live in a big house, I suggest you not build it here. In a few years, our Han tribe will build a capital in Takuhai County. By then, you may all be promoted and transferred to Kyoto to be officials. If you want to live in a big house, you might as well build it directly in the capital. The capital of our Han tribe will be more advanced and larger than all the existing cities. It is far beyond the reach of these counties and counties now."
"Chief, I heard Dashu say two years ago that we would build a capital in Takuhai County in the future. So when are we going to build it? Why hasn't there been any movement for more than a year?" Hearing the leader talking about building a capital, Jing Yan asked casually.
"The capital is too big. It is not easy to build it. It will take several years just to organize the labor force and prepare various building materials. For example, it will take at least three years to cut down, transport and dry the wood. There is also a lot of other bricks, stones and earthworks. So let's wait, but we can prepare the materials slowly."
Luo Chong and a few others were strolling in the yard while explaining the problems about the capital. However, before they could say a few words, the guards outside came to report.
"Chief, the governors of Weishan, Xingang, and Nanzhang have come to see you. They said they want to wish you a happy new year and have brought gifts."
Luo Chong and the governors around him looked at each other and laughed.
"Okay, let them in!"
"Yes!"
The guards agreed and went out to bring people. Sure enough, after a while, Xingang Governor Dali, Weishan Governor Lu Guangzhu, and Nanzhang Governor Yang Yan came in together. They also brought a lot of followers with them, but they were not servants or family members, but officials from the two research institutes of the Han tribe. When this group of people just came in, Luo Chong had already discovered the presence of the two research institutes, such as Ao Fei, Wen Nong and others, who were also among them.
"Your subjects Lu Guangzhu, Ao Fei, Yang Yan, and Dali pay their respects to the leader. We wish the leader a peaceful New Year, a prosperous family, and a smile on his face."
This group of people greeted Luo Chong together. They didn't say anything about unifying the country. They seemed very easy-going and relaxed, like chatting about family matters, and there was a more festive atmosphere.
"Okay, thank you for coming to greet me. You are thoughtful, but if you don't bring your children, I won't give you red envelopes!" Luo Chong joked with this group of people.
These people are so old, how could they ask Luo Chong for New Year's money? Besides, he just gave out his year-end bonus not long ago.
"The leader is joking. We don't want red envelopes. It's just that we heard at the door just now that the first few people who came have prepared the best gifts. We are a little worried that we can't show them. I hope the leader won't despise them." Lu Guangzhu spoke first.
"Don't worry, the chief will accept anything. Even if you bring him a few rice cakes, he won't mind." Before Luo Chong could say anything, the lame man spoke for him.
Only the lame man, a veteran, would dare to say this. Others certainly wouldn't have the guts. Their relationship with Luo Chong wasn't close enough to allow them to joke about anything.
"That's right. As long as you have the intention, gifts don't matter. Even if you make something delicious at home and are willing to share it with me, I'd be happy." Luo Chong glanced at the lame man, then nodded to Lu Guangzhu to show that the lame man was right.
"Huh." Lu Guangzhu pretended to be relieved, and then said with a smile, "Then I'll show off my ugliness. I didn't prepare anything particularly good, so I used my salary to order a few small gadgets at the glass factory. I hope the leader will like them."
As he said this, he called his followers and brought two boxes to open. They were all filled with glassware, including a set of wine sets made of crystal glass, a set of tea sets made of crystal glass, and four ornaments made of colored glass, a pair of horses with their front hooves raised, and a pair of bulls running forward bravely.
These things are not very valuable, but they are indeed a token of my heart. For example, the wine sets and tea sets are made of crystal glass. Crystal glass is not only very transparent, but also has outstanding heat resistance. It can withstand a high temperature of about one thousand degrees. It can be used to heat wine and can also be used to hold boiling tea. This is something that ordinary glassware cannot do at all.
"Not bad, not bad, this set of tea sets is indeed good. With tea sets made of glass, you can enjoy the color of the tea soup while tasting tea. Thank you, I like it very much." Luo Chong smiled and asked people to accept these glassware.
"Chief, we are relatively poor in Nanzhang County, and we don't have anything to show for it. We just happened to catch a snow deer recently, and I'm offering it to you today as a token of my appreciation." Yang Yan, the governor of Nanzhang County, followed suit.
(End of this chapter)
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