Ancient people didn't know what a cold wave was. How do they spend the winter?

First of all, there are other alternatives to keep warm. For the rich, although there is no quilt, fur can be used. In ancient times, there was no protection for wild animals. After catching wild animals, hunters will peel off their fur and sell it for money. Money is not lacking for the rich. They buy animal fur to make blankets and quilts, so that they can spend the winter comfortably in winter. For example, the Analects of Confucius once said: "The fox raccoon is thick and habitable", which means that the fox raccoon has thick fur and can be used as a cushion.

What about the poor? Poor people also have poor ways. They can't afford silk or fur, but they can fill the quilt with plants such as straw, catkin and reed flowers. Although the effect of keeping warm is not as good as cotton, it is better than nothing. Of course, some people use rags as quilts. For example, Du Fu once said in "The Cottage is Blown by Autumn Wind": "The cloth is as cold as iron for many years, and the creature lies empty and cracked." It can be seen that Du Fu, who was penniless at that time, was a quilt made of rags. Because it is used all the year round, it is cold and difficult to cover, like iron.

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Second, use the oven. The method mentioned above, whether it is a quilt made of animal fur or a quilt made of rags and catkins, can only play a role in local warmth. But people can't always lie in the quilt, can they? So we should raise the temperature of the whole house. At this time, the oven played an important role. Rich people use high-quality charcoal at home. After use, they not only keep warm, but also do not pollute the air. Ordinary people use inferior charcoal or firewood. As long as they are diligent enough, there is no shortage of firewood. Some people usually sleep near the oven to keep warm at night.

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Finally, use a hand warmer. In many film and television dramas, we can see some rich children or princes and ministers holding something similar to incense burners in their hands in winter, that is, hand warmers. Hand warmers, also called Huai Lu, are light in style and can be used normally in the cold zone of MINUS 40 degrees, just like today's "warm baby". It plays a great role in keeping out the cold and keeping warm. This kind of thing can be used by most people. It's just the difference between style and warmth! Therefore, even without a quilt, the ancients can survive the winter smoothly!