Chapter 005: The Daily Life of the Song Dynasty

However, after Emperor Ren of Song watched the female wrestlers, he angered Sima Guang, who criticized him harshly. As a result, the officials were deprived of the opportunity to witness the event and could only secretly watch in private.

Female sumo wrestling is not about finding two tanks to perform in Hefei; the competitors should resemble Liu Feier from the Pineapple Competition, with a slightly plump figure, attractive features, and excellent temperament

Although the establishment is not of high caliber, being able to operate in such a high-traffic area certainly indicates a certain level of skill. This hot pot meal was truly a delight, a genuine enjoyment

Huang Shang also recalled that among the various entertainment activities in the Wazi, sumo wrestling was the most popular, and there were the most sumo wrestlers.

Upon careful consideration, it is quite accurate

It includes storytelling, opera, acrobatics, sumo wrestling, shadow puppetry, variety plays, and the sale of seafood, encompassing a wide array of performances and arts

These two female sumo wrestlers, dressed lightly, are explosively attractive and have always been the most popular

Sumo wrestling was the highlight of entertainment at court banquets during the Song Dynasty, and the Song court even employed professional sumo wrestlers, referred to as "Neidengzi".

Since Chen Sheng has said this, Liu Yi abandoned his plans and returned with him

Huang Chang, with the courtesy name Shengzhong, where 'Sheng' signifies brightness and prosperity, and 'Zhong' denotes being in the center, has chosen this courtesy name, which can be said to carry great expectations

Chen Sheng felt a bit embarrassed hearing his companion speak so eloquently, so he quickly changed the subject: "Shengzhong, have you eaten yet?"

Huang Shang turned around and saw two students riding towards him, who also responded loudly.

Liu Yi, being rather blunt, merely looked down upon the poor and did not harbor any greater malice. Upon hearing this, he said: "Fellow traveler, fellow traveler!"

Huang Shang smiled and said, "I am just about to go."

Liu Yi was overjoyed and praised, "That is wonderful! I really enjoy reading the books you transcribe. Your writing is as precise as if it were carved, so neat that if I didn't know you were poor, I would almost think you came from the Chongwen Academy!"

This is not a lifelong qualification, but rather a one-time eligibility for an advanced examination

In reality, those who can afford to pay for copying books come from wealthy families, and what they truly admire is Huang Shang's calligraphy

Only in this way can one achieve perfect concealment

Two individuals arrived, one named Liu Yi, courtesy name Siwen, and the other named Chen Sheng, courtesy name Ziyu

Now that he is well-fed and satisfied, Liu Yi is ready to join the people in their festivities, and Chen Sheng clearly shares the same sentiment

Huang Shang actually wanted to go see it as well, but first, there is a risk in describing anything below the neck, and second, he has a plan that cannot be delayed by sumo wrestling

If one spends a little more money, they can buy two large hairy crabs and enjoy a cup of tea. Compared to the daily income of an average citizen, which is about 100 yuan, the price is very affordable

Their horses are all raised by themselves, and compared to the ones rented by Huang Shang, they are much more spirited. They quickly approached and asked, "Huang Shengzhong, have you copied our book?"

But Chen Sheng's eyes lit up

Huang Shang nodded: "It is already well."

Every day, it attracts thousands of people, bustling with crowds from morning till night, creating an exceptionally spectacular scene

What is this combination

The name "Sangjiawazi" is quite peculiar; it is actually equivalent to the ancient Wanda Plaza

Chen Sheng was also somewhat displeased, but seeing how hard Huang Shang was working and wanting to participate in the examination next year, he set aside his frivolous thoughts and advised, "Let's go to Shengzhong's house to get the books first"

Chen Sheng displayed an expression of helplessness, while Huang Shang listened attentively, committing every word to memory

Huang Shang's family is impoverished, yet being able to reside in Kaifeng, even if life is lived frugally, still requires a considerable amount of money

"You have some insight!" Liu Yi raised his eyebrows in surprise, but quickly retorted, "However, if the pufferfish is bled for too long, its freshness will be lost, and it won't even compare to crucian carp or carp. Is that still pufferfish?"

These are the marks of the times, the essence of life

Chen Sheng stood quietly waiting, while Liu Yi, feeling bored, wandered around and came to the table. Suddenly, he saw the words that Huang Shang had previously written on coarse paper and instinctively read them aloud: "To establish a heart for heaven and earth! To establish a destiny for the people! To carry on the unbroken teachings of the sages! To open peace for all generations!"

Liu Yi first picked up the chopsticks, clamped a slice of meat, and cooked it in hot water. After eating a piece, he felt warm all over and sighed, then spoke of a delicacy that is also well-known in later generations: "It is a pity that skilled chefs who can prepare pufferfish are hard to find, making it difficult to satisfy one's appetite, which I deeply regret"

In ancient times, directly addressing a person by their name was considered a great disrespect, and even an act of extreme rebellion

Such details of dining cannot be seen in television dramas

Liu Yi's expression darkened: "Disappointing!"

At this moment, a brazier was already placed on the table, which was a utensil used for brewing tea during the Tang Dynasty. Now, half a pot of water was added, and as the water began to boil, thinly sliced meat that had been marinated for a long time with yellow wine, soy sauce, and Sichuan pepper awaited.

Huang Shang and Chen Sheng took their seats, while Liu Yi ordered dishes and provided commentary.

In the history of Chinese cuisine, the Song Dynasty is indeed one of the best dynasties

The term "name" is followed by the character "讳," which signifies a taboo or something to be avoided.

Reading such beautiful regular script from the Three Halls, I am influenced by it, and in the future, when I enter the examination room, I will be able to gain some improvement

Those who come will unite, while those who leave will disband

The "Record of Dreams in Tokyo" notes that the cuisine of the Song Dynasty was diverse and affordable. In the night markets, one could find dishes such as goose, duck, chicken, rabbit, tripe, lungs, chicken skin, kidneys, chicken scraps, and eel buns, each priced at fifteen wen. The bustling atmosphere was filled with people coming and going, and trade was thriving

From the perch of Wujiang to the knife fish of Jiangyin, then to the jade ice burn of Jiaozhou, and finally to the red salt method of Fujian, each is well-versed in its own right. When it comes to tea, they even discuss the differences between the tribute tea of the Tang Dynasty, the dragon and phoenix团 tea, and the current small dragon团.

Scholars also have their needs

After enjoying a good meal and drinks, Liu Yi stood up, feeling quite pleased, and with a wave of his hand said, "Let's go watch sumo!"

Not only ordinary people, but even Emperor Renzong of Song enjoyed watching the performances of female sumo wrestlers while celebrating with the people

Among them, there are also female sumo wrestlers

With swift horses on the road, it was convenient to come and go. Soon, the three of them arrived in front of Huang Shang's dilapidated courtyard, dismounting swiftly.

Thus, he politely declined, saying: "I still have homework, so I will not go."

However, looking at historical records is ultimately not as valuable as personal experience

In other words, after failing the provincial examination for the Jinshi degree in the capital, one must first participate in and pass the provincial examination again before being eligible to take the Jinshi examination in the next imperial examination cycle

The heavens, however, are each a real world, and cannot be like a castle in the air, detached from the mundane world; they must be grounded in reality

Hiss

With this in mind, what qualifications do I have to watch women's sumo wrestling

He gasped in shock, becoming completely frozen in place

However, the level is clearly not very high

Huang Shang indeed understood this, stating: "The pufferfish has toxic blood and internal organs. If the internal organs are removed and the remaining blood is soaked in clean water, there is no need to worry. Even if there are some residual toxins, as long as one does not consume too much, it will not endanger life"

After passing the examination, one is referred to as a Gongsheng, also known as a Juren, and only then is qualified to travel to the capital to take the Jinshi examination

The imperial examination is divided into several parts. The first level is the preliminary examination, which later became known as the provincial examination during the Ming and Qing dynasties, supervised by local educational officials.

He has read many miscellaneous books and is a typical foodie, constantly expanding based on recipes

So it is Brother Siwen and Brother Ziyu

Where does the money come from? One can only rely on diligent work and frugality, serving to copy books for other students.

Characters are very important; the first impression of the examiner comes from the characters.

The servant returned the rented horse, and Huang Shang entered the room with two others, slowly approaching the shelf to take a book

The reason it is called "Wazi" is also because the playful individuals gather and disperse intermittently, much like bricks and tiles

However, it is important to note that the juren of the Song Dynasty differed from those of later generations

Huang Shang could not respond and thought to himself that he would not engage with a reckless glutton, so he continued to pick up his chopsticks and snatched a few more pieces of meat.

If it were not for the fact that this is merely a common establishment costing a hundred wen, one might think, just by listening to their idle chatter from all corners of the world, that they were dining in the finest restaurant of Kaifeng.

Several individuals arrived at Sangjiawazi, located south of East Cross Street, dismounted from their horses, and merged into the crowd

Liu Yi indicated a shop: "Please allow me to treat you both."

This statement is quite impactful for modern individuals

After finishing hot pot, watch sumo wrestling

Food and color are inherent to nature