The Long Song of Reincarnation of the Tenth World

The next few tables were also full of people.

Yang Jing and Xiao Canghai discussed the north and south signature dishes of Chunhualou, each expressing their opinions, Xiao Canghai still thought that the taste of sweet water was better, while Yang Jing preferred the taste of salt water in the north.

They were talking about it, when suddenly a person at the table next to him said in a strange way: "One side supports the other side. Southerners naturally think that the taste of the south is good, and northerners think that the taste of the north is good. Let me tell you, since that young master is from Jiangnan, They shouldn't come to live in our Luojing."

His words floated over, obviously speaking to this side.

Yang Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, and before he could speak, Xiao Canghai spoke leisurely first: "This statement is wrong. Luojing is a prosperous capital, and it should have a heart to accommodate all rivers and rivers. There should be no distinction between northerners and southerners. And it's not just Sheng People from all countries in the Western Regions and foreigners from other countries can come here to do business, settle down and take root, this is the spirit of a great country."

As soon as this remark came out, the diners on the table turned their heads, showing surprise.He tilted his head and pondered for a moment, then said: "You are right, what I just said was biased."

Xiao Canghai smiled: "Brother, I think you are lonely eating alone, why don't you come and sit together."

He has a hearty and generous personality, good at dancing with long sleeves, and seeing that person's good conversation, he wants to make friends with him.

Yang Jing also had this intention.

Xiao Zicheng and Xiao Xianlan were a little surprised.You should be cautious, even if you want to make friends with others, you should be invited by the most distinguished emperor here.But Xiao Canghai spoke first, not sure if it was appropriate.

They didn't know that Xiao Canghai used to do this kind of thing when he was in Jiangnan.Although Yang Jing has a bold personality and an extraordinary bearing, but he has lived in the deep palace for a long time, and he has a cold and majestic temperament on his body. One can tell at a glance that he is not the kind of person who gets close to others casually.Therefore, he was also happy to see Xiao Canghai's long-sleeved and good at dancing, and he really got to know a lot of talents because of this.For example, Tong Zhen, the general who is now stationed at the northern border, was fooled by Xiao Canghai in the south of the Yangtze River in the same way. A good scholar abandoned his studies and joined the army and became a general.

The person at the table was also very happy. Hearing the words, he got up and came to their table, took a fixed look at Yang Jing and Xiao Canghai, and said with a smile: "So Lu Mou is taking the liberty."

Yang Jing laughed and said, "Brother Lu, please sit down."

Lu Zhuo said: "My surname is Lu, and my single name is Zhuo. I don't know how to call you brothers?" He looked at Yang Jing, and obviously he could tell who the leader of the table was at a glance, but he was a smart man.

Yang Jing smiled slightly, and said: "My surname is Lu, and my name is Xing. This is my husband."

Because men can give birth, there has been a custom of men getting married in all ages.In this generation, Emperor Shenghui even married a male queen, so the masculinity became more prevalent.Generally, men and couples will call each other "husband" when they are outside, which is a kind of respect for each other.After all, it is a great sacrifice for the married party to give up the dignity of a man. If the relationship is good, no matter who marries who marries, the status will be almost the same.

Xiao Canghai shook his fan and smiled lightly, "My surname is Xiao, and my name is Hai. These two are my younger brothers, Xiao Cheng and Xiao Lan."

Lu Zhuo saluted one by one, and sat down after greeting each other.

Yang Jing said: "From what Brother Lu said just now, it seems that you have some opinions on the distinction between North and South?"

Lu Zhuo smiled, and did not answer this question, but said: "Lu is not talented, and he knows a thing or two about the current situation. It seems that Brother Lu is from the North, but Brother Xiao seems to be from the South?"

Yang Jing said: "That's right. But although I'm a northerner, I grew up in the south. It's not bad to say that I'm half a southerner."

Lu Zhuo took a sip of tea and said, "From the eyes of Brother Yang and Brother Xiao, you should be able to tell that I am from a noble family in the north. It's just that Mr. Lu's family background has faded away, and he is now just a poor family."

Yang Jing and Xiao Canghai had seen at first sight just now that Lu Zhuo was dressed in a dignified manner, with jade around his waist and a crown on his top. This was the standard gentry dress.It's just that the fabric of his clothes is ordinary, the jade is also ordinary cold jade, and the crown is just a nanmu crown.

At this time, not only the boundaries between the gentry and the common people were clearly defined, but also among the gentry.The top-ranking gentry don’t talk about high-quality clothing and luxurious accessories. The most important thing is that they must wear jade crowns on their tops.

To put it simply, it is the difference between Armani in a suit and a street stall.

Yang Jing said: "Brother Lu claims to be from a humble family, but he speaks well and is knowledgeable. I don't know how he has anything to do with the Lu family, a high-ranking noble family in Cangzhou?"

"It's my family."

"Oh?" Yang Jing smiled and said, "Even if he is a minor branch, with Brother Lu's talent and learning, he should be recommended by the state government, and he should take part in the official examination."

Lu Zhuo sighed, and said: "This is exactly why Brother Lu asked me why I have an opinion on the distinction between North and South."

Yang Jing showed curiosity, stroked the teacup in his hand, and waited for his answer.

Lu Zhuo said: "Although Brother Xiao and the three brothers are all from the south, Lu is still outspoken. Please don't take offense."

Xiao Canghai smiled: "Brother Lu, please speak frankly. We are not in the way."

Needless to say, just looking at his demeanor, Lu Zhuo knew that he would not mind.As for the other two Xiao brothers, Lu Zhuo didn't take it seriously.

"Then Lu said it bluntly. In the nearly 20 years since Changjing was breached to the present day when Shengshang took back the land of Jiangbei, our Dasheng was withered under the rule of the Hu people, and the major gentry in the north were even more out of ten. Today The Holy One cherishes talents, five years ago, he issued a decree to encourage children from poor families to become officials, stipulating that every major gentry should recommend a certain number of children from poor families to the imperial court every year, so as to develop new gentry. However, the southern gentry is the majority in the imperial court. Naturally, it has an advantage in the number of referrals.”

When Lu Zhuo said this, Yang Jing and Xiao Canghai showed signs of realization.

During the Western Heyday, the foundation of the Central Plains was in the north, and the number of gentry was much larger than that in the south.Later, Changjing fell, and the imperial court moved to the south. Many of the gentry in the south were preserved due to geographical advantages, but there were no longer a small number of northern clans who avoided going to the south. Most of the officials in the Xiaosheng court were from the north, so the two sides were still Great disparity in power.But in the past 20 years, the north gradually declined under the rule of the Hu people, while the south gradually became stronger under the careful rule of the Xiaosheng court.By the time Emperor Shenghui reunified Dasheng, the two sides had become evenly matched.

"The current Holy Majesty grew up in the south, and even married the first son of the Xiao family who is the head of the southern gentry. It is understandable that he is partial to the southerners. However, we poor family children can only get in if we rely on the recommendation of the high-ranking gentry. Now the northern gentry The number of recommended places is obviously less than that in the south. Even if you want to fight hard, you will be suppressed by the southerners. If things go on like this, I am afraid that within 20 years, the Dasheng court will be occupied by the southerners, and the children from the poor families in the north will no longer have a place to stand. place."