Chapter 191: Exchange of Gifts

The gifts that Yun Zhen prepared for the meeting were very rich, and they were all supplies that the Yun family urgently needed.

As for food, there were 1000 kilograms of rice and various grains, 600 kilograms of vegetables and fish, 50 cartons of eggs, 10 kilograms of unpackaged biscuits and candies, 30 kilograms each of pork jerky and beef jerky, and two jars each of sugar, salt, sauce, vinegar, and rice wine.

These supplies are all scaled-down versions to facilitate the Yun family’s daily use and storage.

In addition, all water tanks were filled with clean water.

She heard everything on the way back to Beijing. The common people in the capital were not having a good time either.

In times of natural disasters or war, even high-ranking court officials or wealthy families could not purchase supplies as they wished.

Before Yun Jin and his son returned to Beijing, the general’s mansion had reached the point where they had to eat thin porridge for every meal.

It’s not that he has no money, but that there is no food to buy on the market. The family’s farm has no harvest due to lack of water, and the remaining food has to be consumed according to the schedule.

Yunzhen gave only the necessities of life.

In addition to the food, there were 100 bars of handmade scented soap and handmade soap, 100 kilograms of cotton, and two pieces of white, red, light green, light blue and black silk.

There are also several bottles of skin creams and perfumes specially prepared for the female members of the family.

The supplies suddenly appeared in mid-air and then slowly landed in the courtyard of the general’s mansion.

The Yun family witnessed the miracle with their own eyes and were all stunned with shock.

Yun Jin and his son were used to it, and they looked happy but also a little proud.

This is an outstanding child of his Yun family, and he has more abilities than these!

Old Madam Xia came back to her senses from her daze and quickly instructed the accountant to come over to count and register. The housekeeper also waited on the side with a few servants, and after the registration was completed, the items were moved to the warehouse.

“This child…we as elders should be taking care of her, but now the situation is reversed.”

After arranging all the supplies, the Yun family entered the main hall and gave Yun Zhen the gift they had prepared overnight.

“I don’t know if these worldly things are useful to you, but they are our token of appreciation after all.”

“Good boy, thanks to you, the General’s Mansion has been able to survive the difficulties many times during these years of famine.”

The gifts given by the Yun family are very solid.

The old lady Xia gave a pair of imperial green jade bracelets and a set of ruby ​​headpieces.

The water content and quality are not as good as those produced in the interstellar plane, but it is already a top-level jewelry in this era.

Moreover, this was given by our ancestors. Once you receive it, it will truly be an heirloom.

Yun Yanrou and the emperor also gave a gift when they met each other. They asked someone to send it to the Yun family this morning and asked the Yun family to help pass it on to her.

Yun Yanrou prepared a pair of golden dragon and phoenix bracelets, and a complete set of gold jewelry and head ornaments, saying that they were for Yun Zhen’s dowry.

Whether gods can get married is another matter, but they believe that the daughter of the Yun family should be given what she deserves.

The emperor presented a batch of Tang Sancai ceramic ornaments, including a horse, a Hu man riding a camel, and a group of pottery figurines of court ladies.

It is very exquisitely made and is a classic representative work of Tang Sancai.

The gifts Yun Ting prepared were three sets of armor.

They were used by Yun Jin, Yun Zhan and himself respectively.

The armor has been cleaned and repaired, and can represent the combat armor of three levels of military officers in the Great Zhou Dynasty: marshal of the three armies, lieutenant general, and commander of the imperial guards.

Yun Huai was in charge of collecting calligraphy and paintings. This time he took out a box of ancient handwritten books, including the Four Books and Five Classics and other essential books for the imperial examinations.

In addition, there are some famous paintings by famous artists from past and present dynasties, all of which are authentic, not copies.

“The rest are still being collected, and there will be more later.” “The emperor also said that he would reward a few boxes of calligraphy and paintings, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been busy searching the warehouse these days.”

“There are also chess and zither manuals, placed together with the Four Books and Five Classics.”

These gifts were very thoughtful, and it was obvious that they were prepared after listening to Yun Jin’s suggestions.

Yun Zhen planned to keep the dowry given by Xia and the imperial concubine, and put the rest together with the antiques received earlier, and then distribute them to the official agencies of the two dimensions.

After the gift-giving session, the Yun family took Yun Zhen aside to chat about some family matters.

The ancestors were very enthusiastic and always took the initiative to start conversations and introduce her to the family members and situations.

Occasionally, people would ask her how she helped the border troops.

Yun Zhen was not good at bragging, so he told them about the life of Yun Jin and his son in Yuzhou.

The father and son always reported good news but not bad news. Every letter they sent home would only say that everything was fine. They never mentioned the dangers of the battlefield, and they kept their injuries and illnesses secret.

Now when they heard Yun Zhen mention it, everyone realized how dangerous it was, especially the several large-scale battles. Without the strong support of the guardian angel, Yun Jin and his son would probably not be able to return safely.

Yun Huai was young and full of curiosity.

Listening to this true experience that seemed like a myth, I couldn’t help but ask Yunzhen:
“What will the world be like in a few hundred years? Will it be very different from ours?”

“Is there enough food? Surely the people are living better than they are now?”

The fact that the guardian god can provide so many high-quality foods and supplies shows that there must be plenty of supplies.

Growing up in a feudal era where transportation was slow and communication was difficult, the ancients had very limited knowledge and experience. Even if they dared to imagine, it was difficult to predict how high the future would develop.

Of course, it will still be a feudal dynasty after hundreds of years.

The difference between it and the Great Zhou Dynasty is actually not that big. It’s just that the dynasty changed and the emperor changed his surname.

The level of productivity development has improved somewhat, but it is still far from reaching the prosperous modern era.

Yunzhen felt that telling the truth would seem a little disappointing, so he told them about the world a thousand years later.

Of course, the important historical processes cannot be revealed, and we can only talk about some details of life in a roundabout way.

“The world will change dramatically in the future. Houses can be built very high and roads will be very wide and smooth.”

“Women can go to school and study, and they can also go out and work as a decent worker, because the public security is very good, and in some places they can even leave their doors unlocked at night.”

“We can communicate instantly even though we are thousands of miles apart, and learn about the world’s affairs while sitting at home…”

The Yun family members’ eyes sparkled when they heard this, and they felt a little envious of the world hundreds of years later.

Unfortunately, human lifespan is limited, and they cannot see it with their own eyes. They can only get a glimpse of the development and prosperity of the future world from the supplies sent by Yun Zhen.

“But development also proceeds step by step. If you take a slight detour, the price you pay will be too high to bear.”

“During these hundreds of years, many of the heritage left by our ancestors have been lost, many antiques and paintings have been destroyed in wars, and many treasures have been stolen and sold abroad.”

“Natural disasters and man-made disasters, times change, and the more historical heritage is lost, the greater the negative impact on future generations.”

“The legacy left by our ancestors is the foundation for future generations to stand on. It is where we came from and where we will end up. It is because of the foundation laid by our ancestors that we can stand on the shoulders of giants and see higher and farther.”

After hearing this, the Yun family finally understood.

Why the patron saint was so active in collecting paintings, calligraphy and antiques? It must be to make up for the historical heritage lost to later generations.

The ancestors in the room exchanged glances and made a tacit decision.

Afterwards, we must prepare more and better things for the guardian god to help future generations regain everything they have lost.