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Ang Lee hadn't taken a bath for a long time. In the Tang dynasty, there was no solar water heater or heating. Taking a bath in the winter was a very extravagant thing. Even the rich nobles didn't bathe often, let alone the common people.
In the entire Chang 'an City, only Emperor Li Longji and Yang Yuhuan would bathe in the Huaqing Pool at the foot of Mount Li from time to time. After all, there was a royal hot spring there. The natural hot spring was inexhaustible and was very suitable for bathing.
However, the Huaqing Pool was the Emperor's private bathing place. Other than Emperor Li Longji, no one else had the right to bathe there. They couldn't even take a look unless the Emperor showed mercy.
However, bathing wasn't a big deal. For the people of the Tang dynasty, it wasn't a big deal even if they didn't bathe for a whole winter. No noble class would ask the Emperor for such a thing. Of course, Ang Lee wouldn't risk offending the Emperor for such a thing.
Of course, Ang Lee came from the future after all. He knew more than the people of this era. Even if there wasn't a hot spring, he could still enjoy the same enjoyment as a hot spring.
As long as the bathroom was built well, it could ensure that the temperature wouldn't dissipate too quickly. It could create an environment more comfortable than a hot spring. Then, he could relax and enjoy the rare free time.
The work in the greenhouse would take an hour to complete. It would also take some time to boil the water. In other words, it would take at least an hour for Ang Lee to take a comfortable bath.
"General, look. It's done according to your request."
The craftsman walked into the bathroom and introduced with a smile.
Ang Lee looked around and praised the craftsman with satisfaction. These craftsmen did a good job. Every detail was meticulously done. Not a single flaw could be found. This was very commendable.
"Big Brother, what's this big pool for? Is it for bathing? How much water is there?"
"Big Brother, this is too wasteful! Bathing in such a big pool, I'm afraid even His Majesty wouldn't be so wasteful! "
Li Kunxiong and Li Feiyu were both surprised. This pool was indeed very big, and there was no problem for more than a dozen people to bathe together. Naturally, a lot of hot water was wasted, and the hot water had to be boiled with firewood.
In the era of the Tang dynasty, where materials were relatively scarce, this practice was a serious waste of resources. Although there was no shortage of water in this era, and no one would deliberately save water, firewood had to be bought with money. Especially in a metropolis like Chang 'an with a population of millions, the demand for firewood was huge. Therefore, the price of firewood was also high. In this way, it would cost a lot of money to boil so much hot water. What was this if not squandering?
However, in order to enjoy life, Ang Lee naturally wouldn't cherish this money. Money? It was originally a worldly possession. What did a person want to earn money? Wasn't it for enjoyment?
Even His Majesty Li Longji knew that. From time to time, he would bring his delicate daughter-in-law to bathe in the Huaqing Pool and enjoy life. As a loyal subject, how could Ang Lee not follow in his leader's footsteps and enjoy life?
In order to keep it warm, the walls of the bathroom were at least three feet thick. Moreover, it was divided into two small rooms. The outer room was naturally a place to change clothes, while the inner room had a large bath and a small space for a wooden bucket.
There was a small doorway connecting the inner and outer rooms. In order to prevent the water vapor from floating outside, silk was hung on both the inner and outer sides of the doorway to block the water vapor.
In addition, two fireplaces were built on the side of the inner and outer walls. In this way, as long as the firewood was lit in the fireplace, the temperature of the inner and outer rooms could be heated at the same time, filling the entire bathroom with warm waves of heat.
"There's no problem with this fireplace, right?"
Ang Lee pointed at the two fireplaces in the bathroom and asked seriously.
"General, there's absolutely no problem with this. This lowly one can guarantee it."
"We still have to give it a try. The few of you, find some firewood and test the effect."
The servants in Ang Lee's residence were all busy. Some were busy in the vegetable shed, while others were cooking in the front yard. The few remaining servants didn't look like they were cut out for manual labor. Thus, Ang Lee decisively put these craftsmen in charge of the fireplace.
These craftsmen had done all kinds of work before. They had also burned earth stoves at home, so it wasn't difficult for them to burn the fireplace. A few of them carried the leftover wood from when they were working nearby and stuffed it into the fireplace. They also lit some dry grass and stuffed it into the fireplace's doorway.
Soon, the large amount of leftover wood in the fireplace was ignited by the raging fire. The walls were also very hot from the heat. Following that, the temperature of the entire bathroom began to clearly increase, and there was a warm feeling.
"General, what do you think of the effect?"
The craftsmen naturally felt the warmth and spoke with a happy expression.
Ang Lee smiled with great satisfaction. "Very good. It's getting late. You guys go to the front yard to eat first!"
"Yes, thank you, General."
Due to the need to rush the construction period, almost all the craftsmen ate and lived in Ang Lee's residence. Anyway, Ang Lee's residence was big enough, and these craftsmen were never picky. It wasn't a problem for a dozen people to live in one wing. They even had no objections if twenty people were stuffed in. Of course, there were also those who missed their wives very much. They would choose to return home and rush back the next morning.
Half an hour ago, Ang Lee and the others had already eaten a small meal, so they weren't hungry at this time. It would take some time to take a bath. Ang Lee felt that they should take a break first. After all, taking a hot bath was also very tiring.
In addition to a few newly built cabinets outside the bathroom, there were also a few newly made rocking chairs. These were specially arranged by Ang Lee to be placed here so that after taking a bath, they could lie on them comfortably and enjoy the fun of life.
At this time, the temperature inside the bathroom was relatively high. Wearing thick cotton-padded clothes, Ang Lee and the others already felt a little hot and unbearable, so they all took off the outermost layer of cotton-padded clothes and lay on the rocking chairs with their eyes closed to rest.
"Big Brother, lying on a rocking chair in a greenhouse in the middle of winter feels really comfortable!"
"Yes! Big Brother is getting better at enjoying life. In order to take a bath, he even specially built a bathroom that can take a bath. What a prodigal! However, I also want to be a prodigal. When I have the opportunity in the future, I want to build a bathroom like this in my house. When I'm free, it's so comfortable to lie in it! "
Ang Lee closed his eyes and rocked his body. He said comfortably, "Life? When it's time to enjoy it, we should enjoy it well. After all, as subjects of the Tang dynasty, we may lose the opportunity to enjoy at any time. In that case, why not seize such a rare opportunity to relax? "
"Big Brother, do you think that we will soon lose this kind of life?"
"Big Brother, Cuandi has been pacified, and Tufan has been defeated by the Tang dynasty. The Turks have been unable to recover from the setback and are about to collapse. The two Tibetans in the northeast are no longer a concern. So, what else do we have to worry about?"
Ang Lee closed his eyes and smiled. "You are too optimistic. The Tang dynasty has so many neighbors. They may cause trouble at the border at any time. The things at the border will not stop. In addition, your Big Brother is so capable. Even if there is no war at the border, His Majesty will not let me be idle. Just wait! After the New Year, His Majesty will definitely not let us be idle. "
After all, Ang Lee and the others were subjects of the Tang dynasty. How could they be idle all the time? The imperial family's food could not be eaten for free. After receiving the emperor's salary, they naturally had to share the emperor's worries.
However, Ang Lee was never afraid of any challenge. Whether it was marching to war or solving cases as an official, Ang Lee would not lose to anyone. Even if Li Longji gave him a civil official position, he could do it well.
Comfortable and cozy times were always relatively short. Li An and the others rocked back and forth on the rocking chairs. Very quickly, more than an hour had passed. Zhao Lu trotted into the bathroom in small steps and suddenly froze in place.
The temperature of the bathroom was very high. It should be said that it was very comfortable. Zhao Liu felt that as soon as he entered, he would be surrounded by a wave of heat. His whole body was indescribably comfortable.
"What's the matter? Is the hot water ready?"
"Yes, Alang. The hot water has been boiled in the front yard and is about to be sent here."
Ang Lee nodded. "Let them pour the hot water into the pool inside. In addition, pour in the cold water to make the temperature of the bath just right for bathing. In addition, prepare five buckets of hot water and five buckets of cold water outside the pool so that they can be added at any time."
"Yes, Alang. I'll go prepare now."
Zhao Liu eagerly went forward to instruct the servants to transport the hot water and cold water, while Ang Lee was still lying comfortably in the rocking chair with his eyes closed.
Of course, as the temperature of the bathroom continued to rise, Ang Lee and the others were wearing less and less clothes. In the end, they were only left with underwear.
In the winter, the feeling of closing one's eyes and resting in a warm rocking chair in a warm room with only underwear was definitely the ultimate enjoyment. Of course, it would be even better if a few * * * * * * came to give them a massage.
More than a dozen servants carried the cold water and hot water into the bathroom one after another. They poured the water from the buckets into the large bath and then continued to the front yard to get more water.
Listening to the buckets of hot water and cold water being poured into the large bath, Ang Lee felt very comfortable. As long as the pool was close to full, he could take a comfortable hot bath.
"Huala huala … huala …"
As buckets of hot and cold water were poured into the bath, the pool was close to full.
"Alang, the water in the pool is almost full. The temperature is just right."
Zhao Liu personally tested the temperature with his hands and returned to the outer room to report.
Ang Lee gently opened his eyes and stood up. He said with satisfaction, "Well, you've all been tired for the day. Hurry up and go to the front yard to eat!"
"Yes, Alang."
Zhao Liu led the servants who were tired for the day to the front yard to eat.
Ang Lee, Kun Xiong, and Fei Yu took off the last of their underwear and walked into the inner room of the bathroom with towels hanging on their bodies. They used their hands to stir the light water surface.
"The temperature is just right. Let's go!"
Ang Lee took the lead to step into the bath and squatted down comfortably. That feeling could only be described with one word, "Great!"
"Oh … Ah …"
The three of them let out a sound of enjoyment at the same time.
In the cold winter, lying in warm hot water, that feeling went without saying.
After soaking comfortably for a period of time, Ang Lee and the other two were a little tired. They left the pool and lay on the stone platform at the edge of the pool. From time to time, they would scoop up a handful of water and sprinkle it on themselves while chatting about some relaxing topics.
"Alang, Alang."
After eating and drinking to his fill, Zhao Liu entered the bathroom and saw Ang Lee lying still with his eyes closed. He quickly called out a few times.
"Zhao Liu, you're done eating so quickly?"
"Yes, Alang. Zhao Liu is full. I came to see if Alang needs to be served."
Zhao Liu asked with a face full of concern.
"Zhao Liu, do you know how to take a bath?"
Zhao Liu quickly shook his head. "Alang, this Zhao Liu really doesn't know how to take a bath. However, I have just asked. There are six maids in the house who know how to take a bath. Now they are waiting outside. Do you want them to come in and serve Alang?"
Ang Lee smiled easily. He had to say that Zhao Liu was a very qualified henchman. He could think of everything very carefully. He had some skills. No wonder the original owner could let him be the butler.
"We are all lying naked. It's not appropriate to let the maids come in and serve us!"
Ang Lee actually thought so too, but in order to show his integrity and nobility, he deliberately took a step back.
Zhao Liu was an old fox. He had already learned to see through people's hearts. How could he not understand Ang Lee's thoughts? Moreover, weren't all normal men in the world the same? The so-called integrity and not being close to women were just deliberately showing off. It could fool a fool, but it was impossible to hide it from Zhao Liu.
"Alang is an upright person at first glance. However, when the nobles take a bath, they are served by maids. It was like this in the Tang dynasty. There is nothing wrong with it. Alang will get used to it after a few times. Shall I let them in?"
As soon as Zhao Liu finished speaking, he walked out without waiting for Ang Lee's consent.
Ang Lee opened his mouth and was about to say something, but he swallowed it back. In fact, Ang Lee only wanted to say two words in his heart, "Bosom friend"!
After all, Ang Lee had just shown his upright side, and Zhao Liu again proposed to let the maids in to serve him. If Ang Lee nodded and agreed, his previous showing off would be exposed. Therefore, Zhao Liu did not wait for Ang Lee's reply and immediately invited the six maids in.
So, even if this kind of thing was spread out, it would be Zhao Liu who insisted on flattering the master. The upright master Ang Lee could not refuse such kindness. In order not to damage the loyalty of the servants, he had to accept such an arrangement.
This was a completely different concept from Ang Lee's initiative to ask the maids to serve him. In this way, he could enjoy comfortable treatment, and at the same time, it would not affect his own style and give people a feeling that this was not his original intention.
Under the arrangement of Zhao Liu, the six maids had already changed into light underwear outside the bathroom. At this moment, when they saw Zhao Liu coming out, they quickly lined up and walked into the bathroom.
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