He planted peonies in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 34

"That day on the Qujiang River, my lady stopped the boat and docked for a pipa. Mr. Su kowtowed among thousands of flowers and punished Gu Lang with a smile. I don't know how well Gu Lang has learned the pipa, and when will he be able to present it to the saint?"

Cigarettes are lingering in the peony hall, and the pipa is playing. In the private room, a red sandalwood table is placed on a couch covered with soft felt, surrounded by screens on all sides, and the white silk painting is a generation of war god Pingyang County Duke holding a polo stick.Gu Yue and Wang Tingfu jointly entertained Wu Ding, the official of Youzhou Jinzuo Academy, and Li Yao, son of Prince Xin'an County, and made tea.

When the interval between the prefaces of "Meeting Music", Gu Yue put down his cup, and returned to Wang Tingfu and said, "If Mr. Su hadn't stolen it tonight, you and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the music in the palace, let alone learning the pipa." Wang Tingfu said : "Okay, everything is good, but the tea is too bad to drink, is there wine or goat's milk?" Gu Yue said: "No."

"It is said that people who have been in the Ministry of Rites come out to pay attention to it. Today is considered knowledgeable." Wu Ding's face was flushed, and he was wearing exquisite and bright silk clothes, showing the style of living in Kyoto for a long time. Ming, not called drinking tea."

Wang Tingfu said: "How can Gu Lang learn everything with a school book, even good at 'tasting tea'?" Gu Yue said with a smile: "I am more than just a tea lady? All the official duties have to be done, and there are two of the 150 rituals of the five rituals, astronomy, Taoism, divination for sacrifices, ah, and the fifty rituals of Jiali, which are simply copying books."

Mentioning these matters of advocating the country's prestige, Li Yao, who had been listening to the music quietly in the corner, straightened his robe and said: "Jiali 47 said to send envoys to comfort the Tibetans, on 48 to send envoys to appease the states, and on 49 to send envoys to all states." State Xuanzhi, Gu Lang is the number one scholar, and also serves as Fan Yang's envoy of the Ministry of Rites, so at the end of the year, he has to go to Fan Yangdao to announce the government?"

Gu Yue poured the tea and bowed to salute: "Life and death are at stake, I dare not play games, please tell me the truth."

Under the guidance of Wei Wenkui, Gu Yue judged that there are three parties involved in the situation in Youzhou. One is Xiao Qiaofu who wants to control Liaodong; The place, Mr. Xue, who refused to leave.Therefore, in order to be loyal to Xiao Qiaofu, he must act as a bridge, and take advantage of Li Yi's opportunity to bring his troops back to the court, and find friends in Youzhou who are willing to support them, so as to ensure the success of the mission.

Wang Tingfu was from Fan Yangdao, when he saw Gu Yue's invitation, he agreed immediately, just before that, he also said that he was a matchmaker: Zhang Sixing, Jinshi of Xinke, Secretary of the provincial school, quiet and calm personality, appreciated by saints, with a bright future; Wu Ding, the official of the Jinzuo Academy, the younger brother of Wu Shen, the governor of Youzhou, has a beautiful woman who is waiting for her in a boudoir.

The two adults hit it off right away, it is said that the letter of appointment has been issued, and tonight, when the second edition of "Encountering Joy" begins, Wu Ding pulls Wang Tingfu and happily offers tea. As a junior, Wang Tingfu dare not show off, so he has to submit.

After seven cups of tea, the conversation was about the same. Wu Dingqing cleared his throat, and his face changed into a look of concern for the country and the people: "Gu Lang just said that life is at stake?" Gu Yue quickly answered: "Yes." Wu Ding said again Looking at Li Yao, he nodded.

Fanyang Dao governs the seven prefectures, which are remote but not barren. It is the transshipment center in the north of the Tang Dynasty. The commerce and trade are prosperous, and the people are prosperous. The horses that have always paid tribute are made of jade and gold. The Xi people returned to the Jimizhou County, which is autonomous from the tribe, and the blood is harmonious and the culture is prosperous.

However, Ziying Prefecture fell, and the head of the seven states, that is, the northernmost Youzhou, directly bordered Khitan. Tugan is young and promising, and his tribal power is growing day by day, frequently harassing the border, causing the people to lose their land and go into exile.

Speaking of this, Wu Ding's face turned red: "To tell you the truth, Mr. Xue's prestige in Youzhou is probably much higher than that of the imperial court. Relying on the prestige of his ancestor, the Duke of Pingyang County, he seized the official land of the [-] counties in the north. The governor is struggling."

Wang Tingfu raised his eyebrows: "Wu Inspector?" Wu Ding sighed: "Not only that, in the Battle of Baishan, Mr. Xue's subordinate Shi Zhaozhang violated Li Jun Wang's yang, which almost led to a disastrous defeat. Fortunately, Li Jun Wang led his troops in time to save the situation. But, as long as Mr. Xue is still in Youzhou, there will be two, but Tugan is not someone who is waiting for nothing."

Outside the screen at this time, the petals of the Phoenix Immortals in June are blooming one after another. The filming sequence of "Meeting Joy" is over. The guests are talking and laughing. It is said that the inscription is written by Li Shilang and Xu Yuanwai from the Ministry of Officials. The voice is very soft. Into the broken."

Wu Ding glanced at Gu Yue, then at Li Yao, stood up and closed the four screens, pointed to the portrait, and said, "Although Xue Yu is the son of Pingyang County, he shouldn't obstruct Li Junwang, rebel against the imperial court, and Wu is for the people's livelihood. , just say it straight.”

Gu Yue said: "Please tell me." Wu Ding said: "If you want to pacify Khitan, you must govern the state first. The governor of Wu has been in Youzhou for many years. If the imperial court really wants to withdraw Duke Xue, he can help with all his strength, but I have a wish." Gu Yue Said: "What wish?" Wu Ding said: "He wants to become an official in the capital and serve for Prince Li in the future." Gu Yue said: "This..."

Li Yao smiled, and said: "I dare you to 'lead the silk thread' and lead it to my father." Gu Yue responded: "Li Junwang's noble body, why bother to go to Youzhou to get muddy? These things have never happened. It's the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites."

So far, all eyes are like torches.Wu Dingdao: "Gu Lang, I'm not talented, I'm willing to repair the book and greet my brother." Gu Yue said: "In this way, Gu's life will be entrusted to everyone." Although Li Yao felt that he was not used to it, he thought twice , Then, he took off the jade pendant around his waist, threw it in front of the case, and got up to say goodbye.

After the talk, the dancing and music did not stop.

The rest of the people discussed it and decided to leave through the side door.After Wang Tingfu finished, he was walking down the corridor, when he heard that the third part of the Daqu "Dance Over" had passed, he suddenly stopped and sighed: "Gu Lang."

Gu Yue said: "What are you doing?" Wang Tingfu said: "Young Master Su sells tea and not wine, because he is afraid that you will get drunk and hurt your health?" Gu Yue said: "Leave me alone, tell me about yourself, when will you continue? "Wang Tingfu waved away: "Let's talk."

Saying goodbye to the hurried figures, when Gu Yue returned to the main hall, only the end of "Meeting Joy" remained.He was alone, pushed aside the carved screen, walked to the corner and sat down, holding his breath like a passer-by in the rivers and lakes, looking at the radiant countertop.

The most eye-catching is the four-water sleeves of the dancers-Yangzhou hibiscus silk, Suzhou ice plum satin, Sichuan camphor silk, and Chang'an colorful cloud silk.They paint in the sky, paint away, and the flowers wither, only then do they realize that there is no joy and no dancing.

Su An sat at the back, between He Lian and Xu Kuo, playing the five strings he was best at.His eyebrows are sculpted into a long sword, sharp and masculine, and his sitting posture reveals the spirit of the mountains.

He picks the strings, the tension of the strings is [-] points, sweeping through the vicissitudes of the world, in the end, he did not follow Lin Zhenzhen's wind of Guangling, nor the color of elegant music, but in the violent wind and rain of zither and drum, Suddenly, it was attributed to Yigongyin.

It's just that at the end of the song, there was no applause, no one applauded, the scene was a bit boring, and it was also because—in fact, everyone had almost left, such as Pei Yan, Er Die left first, and Lin Yiyuan, who saw Li Linfu and slipped away.

Su An smiled, put away the pipa, and invited the few remaining people to drink tea alone. One was Li Linfu. The ending Gong Yin was corrected with the flute.

At that time, Gu Yue stood up, full of ambition, and wanted to hug Su An, when he saw Su An, Lu Lan and He Lian walking into the main room together with Li and Xu, talking and laughing, it turned out to be completely Ignore how you look.

Nianwu passed by, saw Gu Yue sipping a cup of bitter tea, and asked cautiously: "Guest officer, what do you say?" Gu Yue said, "New here?" Nian Wu pondered for a moment, and suddenly realized: "It's Gu. Lang?!" Gu Yue nodded.

Twenty-five said: "Gu Lang, Mr. Su knew you were here, so he ordered you specifically." Gu Yue quickly took the tea as a mirror, and took a look at his appearance.Twenty-five: "Tell Gu Lang to listen to the conversation in the side room." Gu Yue: "..."

In the main compartment, several shadows are reflected on the plain white screen.Li Linfu is a bosom friend, and first commented: "Mr. Su's song is relaxed and relaxed, and it combines the four music styles almost perfectly. It's a pity that the words don't match." Su An said: "The words are filled by Gu Lang. There are more than rules, but not enough wit. , we all said it was an official document." Xu Qing said, "Haha."

Gu Yue: "..."

Xu Qing said: "But I don't know when the next big song of Mudanfang will be released?" Su An said: "Undecided." Xu Qing said: "That's right, I found an expert. , I would like to write a song for you." Lu Lan smiled: "Isn't that just Li Shilang?" Xu Qing said: "Hehe."

Li Linfu didn't come here for nothing, and he didn't give the inscriptions for nothing. He felt that Su An was talented, and it was only a matter of time before he entered the Liyuan. He also heard from Xu Qing that this person was smart, so he wanted all the future songs of Mudanfang to be given to the "children of Guiyuan" Fill in the lyrics.

Su An didn't panic either. He had his own idea of ​​attracting wolves into the house. He proposed to adapt "The Music of the King of Qin's Breaking the Array" into "Breaking the Array" and "□□" for folk performances to praise the merits of the imperial court. Li Linfu was invited to play it.

As we all know, "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Battle" is based on the majestic Qiuci music, and was compiled by Emperor Taizong to commend the bravery of the soldiers who went to the expedition. plan.

For a while, the hall was silent, and no one said a word. Gu Yue squeezed his teacup tightly. He was about to lift the table to rescue the scene, when he heard Li Linfu ask Su An meaningfully: "Young Master Su, is he trying to persuade you?" old man?"

Su An said: "Don't dare, I'm a happy person, I don't understand state affairs, I only listened to the princes and lords in the court saying that during the Tubo rebellion, the court situation was still unstable, and the situation was even more difficult than going east from Khitan today. Lord, he also summoned Mr. Xiaoge to enter the political hall, dispatched troops and dispatched generals, and settled the Hexi border in three years, just as Long Biao's poem reads, "The yellow sand wears a golden armor in a hundred battles. If you don't break Loulan, you will never return it." It can be seen that no matter how difficult it is, As long as the decision is made, no one can stop it."

"Tonight in Peony Square, good music is a friend. Wen Wulang Su An is not talented. He has a bold wish. He is willing to sing the merits of the court and ask Li Shilang to present a sage. If he can get permission, Li Shilang will naturally write the lyrics. Dare to fight for the second."

Li Linfu said: "Mr. Su, who taught you to say this?" Su An said: "Although I said it myself, I have the full power to consider it for Li Shilang, don't I?" After a long time, Li Linfu laughed and sighed, with his hands behind his back , Said: "It's really beautiful for the country, okay, I promise you." Xu Qing didn't dare to show off anymore.

Before leaving, Li Linfu raised his head, glanced at the "Kaihua Xingbang" hanging on the peony square hall, and asked Xu Qing how it was written. Xu Qing nodded in praise like a chicken pecking rice, so the two of them were very moved and strode away. go.

It was late at night, and the lights in the streets and alleys on the left and right were not extinguished, and the tick-tock of horseshoes treading the ground and the melodious singing of Yingying girls echoed everywhere.Twenty-five told the upstairs and downstairs to tidy up, and handed the closed mahogany door bolt to Su An.

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The background of Tang's second battle against the deed begins, and then explained.

There will be an interaction in tomorrow's talk, red envelopes will be issued for comments, and articles will be posted in the manuscript box at 12:00 noon.

Thanks to He Yejiaojiao for watering the nutrient solution, thank you for your support, a branch of red apricot came out of the wall~