Chapter 1: The Spring and Autumn of the Young Lord

Even a sovereign cannot

However, it is not known that a national war does not necessarily mean fighting; the taxes that need to be paid must be submitted after the autumn harvest

"National War?" Lü Wu was taken aback and asked, "Are we going to fight?"

The surname originates from the place of its ancestral examination.

As for why the state needs to advance funds, the upper class of nobles did not disclose this information

As for the months, the Taichu calendar, which is based on the lunar calendar, was not established until the Western Han Dynasty, thus the calculation of years and months also varies

Lü Wu spent more time in the past half month understanding where he lives, and out of fear of revealing too much, he has not devoted much thought to understanding the family situation

Of course, those are far from Lü Wu

It is unclear whether it is due to a lack of sophistication or because there is currently less emphasis on such matters; one cannot see gardens or ponds, yet there is a pavilion within the central courtyard.

In historical records, particularly those concerning the Spring and Autumn period, it is generally noted as spring of a certain year and autumn of a certain year, with little to no specification of the exact months.

The small family to which Lu Wu belongs received a notification from the higher nobility that this year they need to advance next year's taxes.

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During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the use of clan names was preferred over surnames, with surnames merely serving as tribal designations and titles

In other words, if one were to take things seriously, even activities such as cutting grass or gathering firewood on the mountain, digging ditches in the river to channel water into fields, fishing, or boating... would all be considered criminal acts

Therefore, even if he is currently called Lü Wu, should there be changes in the fief or if his position becomes more prominent in the future, new name prefixes may emerge at any time

He arrived at his grandmother's residence, and upon entering, he saw the family elder reporting something to his grandmother

The front residence is the living area for the servants, consisting of a type of dormitory. (In this era, it is referred to as a "li fang," and the houses are called "li she." The term "li" means slave.)

The fief of the great noble is surrounded by a perimeter measured in thousands of miles as the basic unit

If one is punished due to a crime, losing their fief but retaining their noble status still allows for the possibility of a comeback; however, losing both the fief and noble status greatly increases the likelihood of a tragic end. Those who acquire that territory do not wish for him to survive

Arrived at the back courtyard area

In the village, the vendor sold ... ... "Can it be done?" asked Lu Wu with hope.

The smaller one is a bowl; the soup bowl can be used to hold soup; the clay pot can be used for stir-frying; the plate... and so on, should be prepared for stir-frying first; the water cup, of course, is used to hold water..." Lü Wu was not talking to himself; he was filtering through his thoughts and looked at the elder of the family, asking: "Is it permissible to sell pottery on a large scale?"

Surprise, of course, is being astonished to the point of death, yet still being able to be revived

Most of the houses have only primitive earthen floors, which have become quite solid and even appear smooth due to frequent foot traffic

In the coming year ... it is possible that taxes from a more distant future will be collected.

It is now the Spring and Autumn period, and many words that would later come into existence have not yet been created.

Last year, due to the actions of the woman from the Zhao clan, who was married to Zhao Zhuangzi, the ruler Ji Shengming of the Jin state called upon the nobles to collectively attack the Zhao family

The village serves as the fief of this small noble family, with a population of over 500 villagers, considered as subjects, and in contemporary terms, referred to as tenants.

Having just crossed over, half a month has not been enough for Lu Wuduo to catch his breath. Looking at his own small frame, he feels somewhat bewildered at the thought of going to the battlefield.

Therefore, Lü Wu did not actually remember incorrectly

Nobles from other countries are unaware

Moreover, the "Book of Songs: Lesser Odes" certifies the initial state title, which does not include "Jin Wind" but only "Tang Wind," serving as further evidence

If it is a noble's fief, all resources except for copper mines are owned by the lord

The grandmother, holding her resurrected grandson, repeatedly exclaimed that there would be no lack of descendants

Lu Wuli immediately stood up from the wooden floor and ran excitedly towards the back courtyard area

He resides in a large residence surrounded by low walls made of rammed earth, which is divided into three residential areas

His family is a minor noble house of the Jin state and holds a fief.

Grandmother waved to Lü Wu, and when Lü Wu came closer, she said: "Wu, are you inquiring about the matters of the family elder and the national war?"

If one possesses a vast amount of knowledge and masters various practical skills, becoming an inventor is a matter of course, provided one is not regarded as a monster and burned at the stake

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The courtyard of the residence is self-contained, featuring several houses arranged in a staggered manner

The grandmother sighed softly and said, "The State of Qin is experiencing unusual movements, and the Bai Di are also behaving strangely. Are you aware of this?"

The area is predominantly flat land, with a low hill and a stream included within it.

Thus, later generations named this period the Spring and Autumn period

Upon waking again, Lü Wu spent a day to initially clarify his situation

Because in this era, it is difficult for anyone to have a noble demeanor

At a certain limit, those households that have been taxed in advance do not need to pay the taxes that have already been paid

What time did he travel to? Upon hearing about the Jin state and the news that last year many nobles responded to the king's call and eliminated the Zhao clan (the Zhao family), he guessed the approximate historical period.

It is said to be a sealed area, but in reality, it only has a perimeter of ten li on all four sides

Lü Wu, however, wishes to determine what kind of utensils he can use, including the choice of tools for cooking, rather than simply putting everything into a clay pot and boiling it into a mush.

Lü Wuzhi rushed towards a row of wooden frames

One cannot act unless one is the master

The master has already been created

When war broke out in the State of Jin, a mobilization order would be issued. Even if the nobles were not summoned to the battlefield, the taxes owed to the monarch would be temporarily increased.

Even the great nobles, aristocrats, and monarchs lived in houses made of rammed earth or wooden structures before the invention of bricks, with at most tiled roofs

The Zhao family's property, fief, warriors, and servants were divided, leaving only one son.

The first batch of pottery may not be particularly exquisite, yet it is more visually appealing than the pottery available on the market, and the clay chosen by Lü Wu enhances the durability of the pottery

For modern individuals, this era is equivalent to having everything and nothing at the same time; anyone who travels back in time can indulge in the thrill of being an inventor.

Now addressing by title without using the surname, or using the position as a prefix

Therefore, the current rear residence area is not inhabited by female family members, but is used as a logistics area

The reason is that the Lin surname originates from the Zi surname, which is a descendant of Bi Gan.

This is the Zhao family's orphan.

This increased limit is not something that can be added at will; it is to set aside the taxes that will need to be paid in the coming year

He seems to remember that a certain book mentioned that the State of Jin was originally called Tang, and he is puzzled as to why he did not reincarnate into the prosperous Tang dynasty, but instead was directly transported back to 2,600 years ago, to the Spring and Autumn period.

The visitor is a man whose age cannot be discerned from his appearance

In the context of the current era, it can also be interpreted as a descendant of Bi Gan

He particularly remembers the days right after he woke up, when his body was so weak that it was unbearable. The food he ate was not only monotonous but also akin to pig feed.

Lü Wu did not inherit the memories of its predecessor, but some functions were passed down

The chief retainer bowed to Lü Wuxing and was about to go find the grandmother to report the good news

In order to make pottery, he exerted considerable effort; merely teaching by hand was not sufficient, and he even produced a pottery wheel. (This is a matter of individual households, not an entire civilization)

The Lü Wu family is one of the many minor aristocrats that are affiliated with the Wei clan

The title can also be changed due to alterations in the fief or changes in occupation

Thus... the family elder pondered for a moment and sighed softly: "The national war at the end of autumn has passed"

At the same time, the Fan family is a branch of the "You Tao family," with a history of two thousand years in pottery manufacturing, and is a prominent family that has dominated pottery production in the Jin state.

If the surrounding mountains and rivers are not allocated to the nobility, they belong to the sovereign.

The family to which Lü Wu belongs is a minor nobility

Once a noble's fief is confiscated, provided that no crime has been committed, they become a fallen noble. Leaving their hometown means they become a wandering noble

Doing this once or twice is acceptable, but it does not mean that taxes can be collected in advance indefinitely

In the courtyard, there are trees that have grown naturally, not transplanted from elsewhere, and have not undergone meticulous pruning

In a moment of bloodshed, the Zhao family tragically faced extermination.

The women of the Ji clan harbored deep resentment towards the exclusivity of the Zhao clan's fiefdom, and they raised their knives against their kin, venting the accumulated hatred that had built up over the years under the oppression of the Ying clan (Zhao clan)

Historical records state: In the year 582 BC, the Qin attacked Jin in alliance with the Baidi.

Lu Wu traveled back to the year 582 BC, in spring

Traveling through time, it is certainly a journey through time, and it has also taken me to a place called Lü, hence it is also referred to as Lüwu

This region is dominated by the Wei family

He is not clear about which Fan family it is, but he knows that being referred to as a great noble is absolutely not something he can provoke in his current state

The vassal states established by King Zhou were led by marquises, who were promoted to earls and dukes. The ruling clan was the Ji clan of the Jin state. The first monarch, Tang Shuyu, was the son of King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, and the brother of King Cheng of Zhou, Ji Song. The state was initially named Tang, but after the ascension of Tang Shuyu's son, Xie, it was renamed Jin

The chief retorted with difficulty: "My lord, Tao is selling for the prominent Fan family..."

The rear courtyard consists of the kitchen, stable, livestock pen, firewood room, and so on

It is certainly advisable to stabilize the situation first, clarify more matters, and then set longer-term goals.

In this era, the houses are either made of rammed earth walls or hastily constructed with fences filled with straw, while the roofs are made of thatch

The elder spoke and then departed once again

After checking one by one, he smiled and said, "Good!"

Moreover, the reason why the land is called Lü is due to the naming by the Wei family

Half a month ago, he soul-transferred into the body of a young boy. When he woke up, he found himself surrounded by men and women kneeling on the ground, wailing, along with a grandmother who was on the verge of tears.

He is a type of subordinate to the minister, having been loyal to the Lü family for many years

The Wei family was one of the nobles of the Jin state, and at the same time, they were the largest lord of this region, which is separated by mountains and has two entrances

The house exclusively used by Lü Wu is the only building that features wooden planks as its flooring

The term "家老" now does not solely refer to a steward, but also includes the senior officials within the household

In addition to the limitations on ingredients, there is a greater lack of spices

The chief steward has vanished without a trace

In the past half month, he reviewed his fief, which contained only one village within its boundaries

It originates from the Lin tribe's martial arts

Lü Wu, who is determined to improve his quality of life, is well aware of the current situation of his family, and many plans are still awaiting implementation

The elder replied: "Certainly"

Fan family

The inability to determine age is primarily due to the fact that after reaching adulthood, the type of labor one engages in and the extent of mental stress one endures will directly affect one's appearance

The most important thing is the variety of styles

He should also feel fortunate that he has crossed over as a noble, even if a minor one, as this is countless times more fortunate than being reborn as a commoner or a slave

Food is currently not a priority.

A group of people discovered the resurrection of the dead; they were first taken aback, and then filled with joy

Zhao Tong and Zhao Kuo (not the one known for merely talking about military strategy) were caught off guard and tragically killed

Clarify it!" Lu Wu shouted at the back of the family elder, saying: "Whoever is fighting, I want to go too

If one truly has to go to the battlefield, one cannot wait for him to recover his health or to grow up

In light of the grandmother's mixed emotions of crying and laughing, after several stern encounters, he stood at a distance and did not approach immediately.

He only had time to see clearly that he was in a courtyard surrounded by thatched-roof cottages, when everything went dark before he lost consciousness again

He has set a small goal for himself to improve his current living environment, making his life a bit more comfortable

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Moreover, in terms of fighting? He truly does not believe that with his current small stature, he could survive on the battlefield

Currently, the methods people use to cook are quite rudimentary. They either boil food directly in a clay pot with plain water, where even the luxury of adding a bit of salt is considered delicious; or they resort to barbecuing, often without any seasonings, completely embracing a natural approach; or they consume sashimi, which involves slicing fish or meat into thin pieces and eating them raw. However, it is generally seafood that is eaten raw.

Writing requires learning and practice

Suddenly transformed into a mere fourteen-year-old boy, without a mirror, he could only glimpse his blurred appearance in the reflection of the water

Several uniquely shaped pottery pieces are displayed above

Certainly, the term "tax" is used merely for the sake of understanding; otherwise, when the rulers of the Spring and Autumn period collected taxes from the nobility, it was actually referred to as "levy"

Distinguish the descendants according to their origins

The limitation of being unable to move encompasses all actions

What is it ... ... cough cough, what is the matter?

Building houses with stone is excessively luxurious and can only be used to construct small houses for special purposes

Without good cooking utensils, no matter how good the ingredients are, one cannot create a variety of dishes

For the past half month, the most unbearable aspect for Lü Wu has been the deteriorating quality of life

People usually speak in a very concise manner

The Fan family is one of the Eight Ministers of the Jin State.

Lü Wu nodded

Joy is for those who should be buried with it, thus they need not be buried; those who are to be sold can continue to remain in this family; those who are meant to scatter need not face an uncertain future.

For example, being able to listen and speak the current language

Therefore, Lü Wu is not surnamed Lü; he is merely granted the fief of "Lü". His surname is Lin

It is said to be pig food, not merely unpalatable, but primarily because all the ingredients are boiled to a mushy consistency, even turning into a viscous substance that is unidentifiable.

To what extent is it small

For example, a servant would refer to their employer as "Master," rather than calling them "Head of the Household"

From the conversations of some servants, he learned that this individual had once been the sole heir, whose father had died in battle several years ago, and whose mother had followed him in grief. The only remaining family member at home was an elderly person, namely the grandmother.