The fireworks over Fujiwara Capital were a rare sight not only for commoners, but even for nobles—perhaps even their first time seeing them. After all, fireworks had existed for less than a century.
Fireworks originated in the early Tang Dynasty, roughly ninety years ago, when a renowned Daoist named Li Tian invented them. It was said that disasters had struck year after year and plague was widespread. Li Tian filled small bamboo tubes with saltpeter and ignited them, using the smoke to disperse the mountain miasma and reduce the spread of disease. Firecrackers thus quickly became widespread.
In an ordinary world, Li Tian would have merely been a Daoist gifted in invention. But in this world... Li Tian was an immortal.
No, Li Tian had long since become a Celestial. In the city of Liling, there was even a shrine dedicated to him.
Because of fireworks, many people worshipped him, allowing him to swiftly rise from a Daoist immortal to an undying Celestial.
Over just a few decades, fireworks and firecrackers had continuously evolved, and they had now become one of the indispensable things for Shenzhou's festivals and holidays.
When the envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty returned, they would more or less bring back some items unique to the Tang Dynasty.
"Father, are you pleased today?"
After watching several important figures who had been speaking with his father leave, Fujiwara no Maro seemed to think of something and went straight to his father, Fujiwara no Fuhito.
"Not bad. This time, you truly brought honor to my name!"
Fujiwara no Fuhito smiled at his son. Sending him into the envoy delegation to the Tang Dynasty had indeed been a wise decision.
Fujiwara no Fuhito had risen to the forefront of Eastern Island politics through his achievement in supporting Prince Karu,