The Feng family's title of lord may not be too touching in the eyes of civil servants.
After all, it was the custom of the Zhou Dynasty to be awarded a title for meritorious service, and the fact that Feng Qin died in Hulunsai was well known at the time. I only think of it now, probably because the Feng family’s children were ranked second in high school and became Shujishi.
The follow-up effects it brought about were even considered incidental in the minds of many civil servants.
But for the martial arts community, this is very unusual.
It is a common practice for Lord Wu to be demoted by force. Unexpectedly, Feng Qin was promoted to a higher level after eighteen years. However, this was earned in exchange for his life. No one thought he could say anything about it, but this was
Doesn't it mean that the Feng family will start to have good luck again?
At that time, Feng Qin and Feng Han died in battle and died of illness. As a result, the real seal on Feng Tang was replaced by a false one. In the past few years, Feng Tang was even dismissed as the chief military officer of Datong Town. It can be said that he suddenly fell to the lowest point. Even if
Even when he was appointed as the chief military officer of Yulin Town the year before last, he was far less prosperous than when he was in Datong, so no one thought too highly of the Feng family.
But things are different now. The Feng family's legitimate son Guan chose a commoner, and Feng Qin named him Marquis of Hulun. This means that the Feng family suddenly became famous.
Facing the incoming congratulations from the Wuxun family, Feng Ziying fell into panic again.
This kind of thing is indeed an accident for him. If the selection of Shujishi by the museum is really heartbreaking, then the uncle's title of Hulun Marquis is a complete accident, and it will bring all kinds of subsequent consequences.
It’s really hard to judge the impact.
"Ziying, why are you worried so much? Do you still dislike the fact that the title of Marquis fell on you? If your uncle hadn't fought to the death to save King Zhongxiao at that time, he would be the current emperor and King Zhongshun. Do you think
Does the imperial court really remember this? Of course, it’s also because you chose a commoner and your uncle is still serving as the commander-in-chief in Yulin Town. Humph, few people in this family really repay kindness, they are all mean and unkind.
Well, brother Yu has seen through these cruel and ruthless people."
When Liu Xianglian came, Feng Ziying was dancing with a big gun. Seeing the situation, he joined the battle group. There was a burst of swords and spears, killing everyone with great joy and sweating profusely. The two of them stopped.
Feng Ziying was happy, "Brother Xianglian, you're not so exaggerated, are you? Why are you so touched all of a sudden?"
Although Liu Xianglian's father was once a soldier in the army, he was just an ordinary military attache. He died of illness when Liu Xianglian was still young, and her mother also died a few years ago, so this has nothing to do with the Tian family.
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"Brother Yu, aren't you talking about myself? Do you know about King Zhongshun?" Liu Xianglian's expression turned even colder.
"Who knows Prince Zhongshun?" Feng Ziying frowned.
"Then King Zhongshun bought Mingyue Tower, and with Jiang Qiguan as the lead, he immediately gained fame. Over there, Yanzi Tower and Yaoliang Pavilion were not to be outdone, and both recruited a lot of famous actors. Now the three of them can compete with each other.
It's amazing. Many small teams and teams from other places have been suppressed and bribed by these companies. Some of the team leaders have been poached. Originally, Yanzilou had taken a fancy to the corner of Sun Jiaban, a team from outside the city, and had already said
Okay, but I never thought that I was injured on the road and I am still being treated in the hospital. If I don’t get better, I’m afraid I will be dead..."
Liu Xianglian spoke with indignation, which made Feng Ziying a little wary: "Brother Xianglian, please don't get involved, King Zhongshun is not someone else..."
"Brother Yu will not go, but the people behind Yanzi Tower are not easy to mess with. They will definitely come back with revenge." Liu Xianglian snorted softly: "It's just that the capital city has become so smoky, and Shuntian Mansion actually turns a blind eye...
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Anyone who can open such a famous building in the capital city must have a good background. Feng Ziying doesn't like to listen to dramas, so he never cares about it, but he never thought that it would rise to this level.
"Then who is behind the Yanzi Tower?" Feng Ziying couldn't help but ask. It's probably not easy for anyone who dares to fight with King Zhongshun.
"I'm not sure. Some say it's a businessman named Wang from the Shanshan Guild Hall, and some say that Wang Shuirong of Beijing has a stake in it, but the person who came forward was a manager named Liang." Liu Xianglian was also concerned about these situations.
not very clear.
Shanshan Guild Hall? This surprised Feng Ziying. There are also shadows of Shanshan Business Gang behind these theaters? And there is Wang Shuirong of Beijing?
He didn't quite believe in these superficial things, but he couldn't say they were groundless. If the Shanshan Merchants Gang had not been involved, they would certainly not tolerate others borrowing their name.
However, Feng Ziying also knew that the Shanshan Merchant Gang was not monolithic within itself. It was divided into several factions and had conflicts of interest, but it was still able to maintain unity externally.
However, Feng Ziying was surprised that King Zhongshun would get involved in such matters.
It makes sense to say that King Zhongshun likes to sing and listen to operas. It is also normal to even spend money to support his favorite actors. However, it would have been possible ten years ago to be so competitive and fierce. King Zhongshun was not the one in the first place.
He is a good person, but it is different now. It is unlikely that he will act so recklessly after the emperor ascends the throne.
In particular, the Yanzi Tower also involves Shanshan Business Gang and Beijing Wang Shuirong, which is even more intriguing.
Seeing that Feng Ziying didn't say anything, but was squinting her eyes and thinking deeply, Liu Xianglian was also curious about why this wise brother was also interested in such things.
He just said it casually. He also knew that Feng Ziying didn't like these relationships, but he didn't expect that Feng Ziying could think about it so seriously.
"What's wrong, Ziying?"
"Oh, it's nothing." Feng Ziying recovered her thoughts, "Where did this Yao Liang Pavilion come from?"
Yaoliang Pavilion is where Liu Xianglian often goes now. It is said that he is very popular in Yaoliang Pavilion. Many dignitaries in the capital like Liu Xianglian's performance very much.
However, Liu Xianglian is so willful that she can perform three shows in a row if she is in a good mood, but it is normal for her to not show up for ten and a half days if she is in a bad mood.
"Brother Yu is not sure. There should be several bosses. One of them should be a wealthy businessman from Jinling. It seems that another one is from Songjiang Prefecture. The capital should have some connections with Mr. Fan, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry."
Liu Xianglian thought for a while and then said: "But it should be more than that, but who else is behind it is not something Brother Yu can know."
The Rao Liang Pavilion has three floors, with a stage in the south and bleachers on the northeast and west sides. It is particularly grand. Although Feng Ziying does not like opera, she has heard of such luxury.
Every day, there is an endless stream of dignitaries, wealthy businessmen and businessmen in Beijing. Even if you want to make a reservation, you need to make a reservation in advance. The situation of Yanzi Tower is similar to that of Yaoliang Pavilion. They are both first-class and prosperous places.
"Brother Xianglian, these lofts are funded by wealthy businessmen. I wonder how profitable they are?" Feng Ziying also wanted to know what this kind of business is like. Is it because everyone joins in for fun, or is it a good business in itself.
"Well, I didn't ask about this." Liu Xianglian was stunned for a moment and then shook her head, "If you don't care about the cost of this pavilion, just talk about the daily life, it must be a lot of money. Then Yao Liang Pavilion and Yanzi Pavilion both have their own teams.
Yes, the cost is naturally much smaller. Usually, some outside teams are hired to find famous actors to set up the stage to add to the entertainment, in order to make people more popular. But when compared with the daily expenses of guests, it is not worth mentioning.
Already..."
"... Just an ordinary private room for an afternoon or a night costs two taels of silver. This does not include the tea, snacks and other expenses. Breaking it down, a private room costs three taels.
It only takes four taels of silver to stop this. There are ten or twenty private rooms like the Yao Liang Pavilion. The daily income alone is probably one or two hundred taels. Not counting the people in the lobby on this floor, there are also
That special Accord is probably worth ten taels of silver..."
Hearing what Liu Xianglian said so eloquently, Feng Ziying couldn't help but ask: "Is it so full and lively every day? Are there so many such generous guests?"
"Didn't Brother Yu say it before? Even if the private rooms are full every day, they basically have to be booked three to five days in advance. The lobby on the first floor may not necessarily be there, but most of the time, 70% to 80% of the guests will be there.
, if it’s the end of the year, you may not be able to make a reservation ten days in advance. As for the guests, dear brother, do you know how many officials and families there are in the six ministries and nine ministers in the capital city, plus the five army governor’s office and various yamen?
Family members? How many merchants and scholars are there who rely on these people to make a living? How many people can a mere Yaoliang Pavilion accommodate?"
When Liu Xianglian said this, Feng Ziying really came back to her senses.
The cultural and entertainment life of this era is so pale and barren. Especially if there was no war in the Great Zhou Dynasty, there would be no curfew. There would be a lot of entertainment and entertainment at night. Listening to and watching opera is probably the most popular one that can be enjoyed by both young and old.
Door entertainment activities.
Moreover, this capital city is different. Many officials’ families may not have been brought to the capital, so they have nowhere to go at night. Naturally, they like this kind of occasion. It is more dignified than going to the building.
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"Brother Xianglian, if you are interested, you can actually find someone to run a team yourself. As for the balcony, find a place to go and find more people to work together. There is probably a lot of profit in this kind of business.
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Feng Ziying didn't just say it casually. He saw that Liu Xianglian seemed to be stuck in this situation and didn't want to get out, but it was a bit inappropriate to ask him to do this specifically. It was a bit inappropriate to find an outsider to support him.
It's not bad to build a countertop and then find a few people to run it, which can not only satisfy your preferences, but also make a living.
In addition, he also has some other thoughts. This kind of occasion is a place where three religions and nine streams gather, and officials in the capital also like this kind of occasion. So if it can be used as a suitable platform, no matter from any angle, it should be a very good one.
Useful place.
Liu Xianglian was slightly moved, "I have never thought about this, and it is not easy to make a living like this. I have seen that all the entertainment and management in Yaoliang Pavilion is also very difficult, and I don't understand the inner skills...
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"Brother Xianglian, no profession is easy. How can you know the secrets inside if you don't do it?" Feng Ziying patted the other party's shoulder, "Think about it, you can also take a look at the situation over there in Yaoliang Pavilion. There is no rush.
At this moment,..."
While the two were talking, they saw Ruixiang running over, "Sir, there is someone from Mr. Qiao's house. Please come over and have a chat."
Feng Ziying was quite surprised that Master Qiao had found someone to recruit her so early?
A few days ago, after the selection at the Shujishi Hall, Feng Ziying went to pay a special visit to Master Qiao and Master Qi. It had only been two days. Why did Master Qiao come to recruit her again?
After saying goodbye to Liu Xianglian, Feng Ziying hurried to Qiao Yingjia's mansion.
Qiao Yingjia lives in Tianshuijing in Nanxunfang, which is also the main area where dignitaries live, and is separated from Fengcheng Hutong where Feng Mansion is located by a palace city.
"Ziying, your uncle was granted the title of Marquis of Hulun. What is your family's plan? I remember that your Feng family has no close relatives in Beijing. They should be distant relatives in Linqing, right?"
Feng Ziying was startled by Qiao Yingjia's direct inquiry. When did she become concerned about such matters? It should be said that Master Qiao was not very interested in such titles.
"Yes." Feng Ziying quickly replied: "The disciple has already written to my father. As for the attack on the title, I probably have to wait for my father's reply. However, I think the attack on the title is not a recent thing, right? I have no intention of attacking the title.
, it’s just my uncle’s branch. My mother intends for me to be the master of the family, so that I can inherit the incense of my uncle’s family, and by the way, I can also inherit the title..."
"Asking for a title has nothing to do with you taking the path of being a scholar and a civil servant. Of course, there may be some criticism. If you don't go for a title, wouldn't your father's general Shenwu also go for a title?" Qiao Yingjia asked with a frown.
The civil and military paths of the Great Zhou Dynasty were divided, and civil servants were never knighted. However, it was not uncommon for the children of Wu Xun to take the path of civil servants after ascending to the throne. However, most of them took the initiative to give up titles to their brothers or to their sons to ascend the title, like Feng Ziying.
It is really rare for a person with a single lineage to be so young and have no heirs, not even a single brother. Moreover, he is now faced with the problem of his uncle having to seize the title after he is granted the title.
"What the disciple means is that if possible, when we get married and have children in the future, the disciple's heirs will inherit the title." Feng Ziying paused, "The disciple feels that it would be unsightly if the disciple himself takes the title."
In his heart, Qiao Yingjia still hopes that his disciples will not take the title, because if a civil servant takes the title, he will easily be rejected by the entire civil service community and regarded as an alternative. As a disciple of Wu Xun, it is difficult for him to pass the Qingtan Academy and pass the examination to be a scholar and a scholar.
It has been downplayed, and this will attract attention.
But it would be a pity to give up. Not every child will be able to pass the imperial examination in the future. Even if it doesn't work out, you can still give up the title to your concubine to inherit it. That is also a good thing.
"You can consider this matter after your father replies to the letter. Then have you considered the issue of marriage and marriage?" This is probably the core issue that Qiao Yingjia brought to Feng Ziying today.
This chapter has been completed!