Several carriages stopped at the door. Qin Huaidao jumped out of the carriage and looked at the carved beams and painted buildings and the magnificent Wanhua Tower. There were sounds of silk and bamboo inside, and the sound of melancholy came out, accompanied by waves of ambiguous laughter, and he felt inexplicably emotional.
, the romantic scene in this era is really - hot!
The group walked into the building, and someone immediately came up to greet them. Cheng Chu said a few words in a familiar voice, and the other party nodded and agreed repeatedly. They led them up to the second floor and passed a private room. The door opened from the inside and a maid came out. When she saw the guest coming,
Quickly pull over and give way, lowering your eyebrows and keeping your eyes open.
Someone was playing the piano in the private room, and the sound was like the tinkling of spring water, which made people feel peaceful. However, it was covered by ambiguous laughter, like lotuses blooming silently in a muddy pond. Qin Huaidao took a curious look inside, and the person sitting above him turned out to be
There are two young men sitting next to the prince, one is Du He and the other is unknown.
If word spread that the prince visited a romantic place, his reputation would be very bad.
But Qin Huaidao was not surprised. He was capable of rebellion, so what did he have to avoid? He was about to leave, but an angry voice came from inside: "Whoever is peeping at the door, come in."
"Straight bitch, who is so arrogant?" Cheng Chumo heard the sound and looked back when he was walking ahead. He realized that the door was ajar and realized that Chang An Yiba was still able to let go. He rushed up with a strong step and kicked the door open.
He was not afraid to recognize the prince and scolded him: "Who was yelling just now?"
Du He recognized Cheng Chumo and saw the expressions of the people who came in changed. He quickly looked at the prince Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian didn't expect that everyone was coming in. His expression changed slightly and he quickly adjusted his mood. After all, he was the prince and had a higher status.
Instead of condescending to greet him, he scolded in a cold voice: "Cheng Dasha, you are so majestic. Why, you want to assassinate this prince?"
This was very tasteless to say. Qin Huaidao pulled Cheng Chumo and said, "Forget it, it's boring. Let's go drink."
"Lord Qin!" Li Chengqian's eyes fell on Qin Huaidao, and he smiled a little more: "Lord Qin, I am the host of Wenqu Pavilion tonight. I wonder if Lord Qin can appreciate it."
"I'm not free tonight, maybe next time." Qin Huaidao refused directly, not wanting to get too close to him.
"Qin Huaidao, don't be shameless." Du He was furious, stood up and shouted, as if he had been humiliated, his eyes flashing with a cold luster.
Du He has always thought that he is better than his peers, and he is the confidant of the future saint, and will serve as prime minister in the future. He has a strong sense of superiority, and all the nobles of Chang'an should look up to him. Unexpectedly, Qin Huaidao suddenly appeared and became a vague figure.
The leader of the younger generation was extremely jealous.
Qin Huaidao looked at Du He, thought of his father, suppressed his anger, and said to everyone: "Let's go, drink, don't affect your mood."
"Forget it, listen to Brother Qin." Yuchi Baolin also came out to smooth things over.
Everyone has become accustomed to listening to Qin Huaidao's actions. Without saying anything, they all turned to leave. Seeing Qin Huaidao's high prestige, Du He became jealous and shouted: "Stop, you guys come and leave as soon as you say. There are still things in your eyes."
Prince?"
If you feel shameless, then you won’t give it.
Qin Huaidao turned around, his expression a little more solemn. This was an aura cultivated by countless battles on the battlefield. The temperature in the private room suddenly dropped a few degrees. The courtesans accompanying the wine felt even colder in their hearts, but they did not dare to leave.
, fearing that the prince would be angry, he quickly winked at the serving maid and called in reinforcements. They were the top nobles in Chang'an City and could not be offended.
The maid didn't panic when she saw the crowd and left quietly.
Qin Huaidao walked up and said coldly: "Du He, what grade are you in now?"
"I?"
Du He also held a position in the East Palace, and was only of the sixth rank. Thinking of yesterday's imperial edict announcing that Qin Huaidao was appointed as the Minister of Communications, with the rank of third rank, jealousy burned in his heart like oil was poured on him.
There is no courtesy here."
"The prince is the prince, and you are you. You, a sixth-grade man, dare to threaten a third-grade official of the imperial court. Who gave you the courage? You don't even understand basic etiquette and rules. It seems that I need to take a copy of you." Qin Huaidao
He shouted with a straight face.
"you?"
Du He's face changed drastically. If he really took this guide, he would probably lose his official status. He quickly looked at Li Chengqian, eager to get help, but Li Chengqian was not stupid. If it were before, Li Chengqian would definitely defend Du He, but now it is no longer the case.
In the past, Qin Huaidao became the Protector of the Country, and the thoughts behind it were terrifying. He could only win such a person into his own camp, and of course, Du He had to protect his face.
Thoughts quickly flashed through his mind, and Li Chengqian said: "Okay, we are all officials in the same dynasty, so it would be harmful to the quarrel. I will set up a table for you tonight, and Master Qin must appreciate it."
"Forget it about eating, I still have a lot of official business to deal with." Qin Huaidao refused again.
Li Chengqian felt that he couldn't hold on to his face anymore. He was a dignified prince and heirloom, and his repeated invitations were rejected. How could he lose face if the news spread? He glanced at the man in brocade clothes next to him. The other man nodded knowingly and stepped forward and said: "Master Qin, my surname is Lu, Lu Jiansheng.
Fan Yanglu's family followed Mr. Qin's methods and opened several coal mines, and they made some pocket money. I have been thinking about Mr. Qin's kindness in my heart. Why don't we invite you to meet by chance? Why don't you sit down and have a few drinks and chat? "
"Fanyang Lu family?" Qin Huaidao looked at the other party for a moment and sneered: "That's because Lu family has a good way of making money. It has nothing to do with me. There is no need to thank you."
"I want it, I want it. Speaking of which, Mrs. Lu has offended you a lot and cut off your business. Mrs. Lu is studying the method of burning paper and blue bricks. If it can be done, maybe Mr. Qin's green brick business will not be successful. We'd better sit down and talk.
Let's talk, maybe we can win together." Lu Jiansheng said with a smile.
It was clearly a threat, but it was said in a caring and caring way, and it was like a poisonous snake.
Naturally, Qin Huaidao would not let the other party control the conversation and pointed it out directly: "The Wang family of Taiyuan threatened me and was exterminated. Master Cui Ren of the Cui family threatened me and had my house confiscated and beheaded. Now you are threatening me. It seems that the Fan Yang Lu family also wants to try.
Test whether my knife is still sharp?"
In the officialdom, people pay attention to being reserved and silent. Even if they are filled with hatred, their expressions will still look like spring breeze. Qin Huaidao's direct slap in the face and unconventional way of playing cards made Lu Jiansheng stunned. He didn't dare to answer for a moment, thinking of
The uprooted Wang family in Taiyuan felt inexplicably panicked when thinking of Master Cui Ren's fate.
It’s true that the Fan Yang Lu family is very powerful, but the Taiyuan Wang family is also pretty good. What’s the result?
Qin Huaidao was not going to let him go. If he dared to reach out, he would have to chop him. Otherwise, anyone would dare to bully him. He said coldly: "I heard that the core industry of the Fanyang Lu family is papermaking. I will give you two days and give you three hundred thousand yuan."
I will come to apologize and the coal matter will be revealed. From now on, you will do yours and I will do mine, without interfering with each other and competing fairly. Otherwise, I will not mind interfering in papermaking and destroying your core industry."
"It's up to you? Can you make it?" Du He took the opportunity to cancel. There are only so many papermaking craftsmen, and they are all supported by big families. It is impossible for the core technology to be leaked. How can you make it without technology?
"Can you express your position on behalf of the Fan Yang Lu family?" Qin Huaidao asked.
Du He's face froze and he looked at Lu Jiansheng.
Lu Jiansheng suddenly realized that he had done something stupid. The opponent was not an ordinary noble, but the protector of the country who killed without blinking an eye. It was Master Qin who had mastered the art of investigating objects. With the energy of Fan Yang and Lu's family, he found out about the military company.
It is not difficult to say that the crossbow was made by Qin Huaidao.
It is not impossible for a person who is proficient in gewu to master papermaking technology.
Thinking of this, Lu Jiansheng felt inexplicably panicked, but then he thought about it, the Fan Yang Lu family has a big business, what should they be afraid of? They must not retreat. If you retreat, you will lose the family's face. He immediately said: "Master Qin, if you want to make paper, just make it. That is
Mr. Qin is free, fair and reasonable, and Fan Yanglu is really not afraid of fair competition."
"Do you think that everyone's paper-making costs are about the same, and even if I make it, the price will not be too low. When the time comes, you, Fan Yanglu, will use your abundant funds to start a price war, so that I can't sell it?" Qin Huaidao said sarcastically.
Lu Jiansheng's thoughts were seen through, but he was not afraid. He sneered and said, "Since Lord Qin knows, why bother humiliating yourself? Why don't we sit down and chat, maybe we can make a fortune together, why bother fighting and killing."
"Now that we are talking about this, I will assume that it is you, Fan Yanglu, who has initiated the challenge. I hope your Fan Yanglu's head is tougher than the hundreds of thousands of Goguryeo troops." Qin Huaidao sneered, turned and left, since Fan Yanglu is looking for death.
, then why are you so polite?
What better counterattack than leaving his family completely bankrupt and desperate?
Lu Jiansheng is hateful. Beating him up is too low-level and detrimental to his status. Then destroy his pride and arrogance and make him live in regret and pain for the rest of his life.
Since we are enemies, there is no need for mercy!
Everyone followed and left, and no one noticed the cold eyes of the three people in the room.
Soon, everyone came to a private room. Several maids came in with various fruits and arranged them. The madam came in with a smile on his face and invited everyone to sit down. They knew several identities, but they couldn't call them by name. This was also the case.
Wanhualou's rules, he smiled and said: "It's been a long time since these noble ladies have been here, it's the same old rules, still?"
"As usual, ask all your oirans to come over. I will be happy today and your money will be indispensable." Cheng Chumo shouted carelessly, and he looked like an expert at first sight.
The madam looked embarrassed and said: "This noble man and the oiran were all in the room just now."
Li Chengqian was in the room just now. The beauties accompanying them flashed through everyone's mind. There were only a few courtesans in a romantic court. They had already been ordered. It was against the rules to call them again. Cheng Chumo thought about the grievance just now and was about to get angry. Qin Huaidao hurriedly called.
He said: "Okay, just call a few people over and pour some wine."
It's not shameful enough if word spreads about being jealous of a few romantic women.
Cheng Chumo also realized that although he was unwilling to accept Qin Huaidao's words, he did not dare not listen and said quickly: "Then call a few top players over."
The number one is just less famous than the oiran, and is only supported by a young financial backer. His talent and appearance are not bad.
"Okay, everyone, wait a moment." The madam breathed a sigh of relief and left happily.
Everyone sat together, tacitly understanding that there were empty seats on both sides. Qin Huaidao was a little hungry, so he picked up the nuts on the table and ate them, while saying, "Brother Cheng, tell me, what's going on today?"
"It's hard to come back, why don't you relax, relax?" Cheng Chu said with a silent smile, and tacitly agreed not to mention what happened just now, so as not to spoil his mood.
"That's right, I've been suffocated to death these past few months." Yuchi Baolin also shouted.
"A bunch of perverts." Qin Huaidao laughed and cursed, but when he saw a group of girls coming in, he said nothing.
The girls were colorful and each had their own merits. They all greeted each other warmly. They all knew each other at first sight. Everyone ordered the familiar ones and looked at Qin Huaidao. Qin Huaidao didn't want to disturb everyone's interest by being unique, so he called one at random. The girls were also very happy.
When things happen, he enthusiastically pours wine for everyone and laughs.
After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere became more intense, and everyone proposed a drinking order.
There were three kinds of drinking orders in this era, the Ling Ling, the Dice Board Ling and the Tossing Ling. The Ling Ling was to write poems and line orders, and the poems had to rhyme. Since everyone was a killer and a martial artist, it was naturally inappropriate. The Dice Board Ling was to guess the size of the dots and toss them.
Ling is to pass bouquets and other objects by hitting a certain musical instrument. With musical accompaniment, the atmosphere is good and the fun is high.
Finally, everyone chooses the tossing order and can play together.
Qin Huaidao played a few rounds before he became interested and lacked money. It was too boring, but seeing that everyone was having fun, he couldn't say anything, so he found an excuse to go out to the corridor to take a breath. You can see the lobby on the first floor from the second floor. The consumption on the first floor is low. Mainly
They were drinking, chatting, and listening to music. On the stage, a woman was playing the piano and singing a cappella.
What is being sung is about love and love. The person singing it is only a teenager, so how does he know what love is? It is just a deliberate imitation. Listening to the melodious sound makes people drowsy. Qin Huaidao was a soldier, so he is most fond of this kind of music.
I didn't feel anything, but I found that the guests in the hall were intoxicated when they heard it.
After the song was finished, another woman came on stage. She seemed to be around 20 or 30 years old. Her demeanor was much calmer than the teenage girl just now. She sang something about love. Her voice was hoarse and not beautiful enough. The guests were not happy to hear it.
and started to boo, the woman quickly stopped and stepped down from the stage in shame.
Qin Huaidao liked this voice very much. He sang very steadily, but unfortunately he didn't choose the right song. A burst of fragrance wafted up. It was the woman who stayed with him, named Meier, who chuckled and said, "My lord, are you okay?"
"Who is that lady?" Qin Huaidao asked, pointing to the girl who came off the stage in embarrassment.
"Dong'er, what's wrong?"
"I want to chat with her for a few words." Qin Huaidao said bluntly.
Miss Mei'er looked at Qin Huaidao with some differences. What's the point of finding an old girl instead of chatting with the pretty beauty? But she didn't dare to ask more questions and explained: "Dong'er is a hard-working person. He was also the top star of Wanhua Tower back then.
It's a pity that I met someone unkind, was deceived, drank to drown my sorrows, hurt my throat, and then stopped performing."
"What happens if you meet someone unkindly?"
"I met a scholar. Sister Dong'er sponsored his studies and promised to marry her in the future. After he succeeded in the imperial examination, he was transferred to a local area and became a county magistrate. He married the daughter of a local wealthy family and never came back. Sister Dong'er is also greedy. We are like this
Where can a person of low status find a good home?" He said with a dark expression.
"Since ancient times, there have been many scholars who have been ruthless." Qin Huaidao sighed and asked, "How about you help me invite her over?"
"Are you going to..." Mei'er's eyes became more cautious.
"Don't get me wrong, I just want to ask her something."
"Wait a minute, I'll go ask."
Not long after, Mei'er led Dong'er over. Dong'er grew up in Fengyuechang and had long been accustomed to seeing all kinds of people, but he was still shocked by Qin Huaidao's temperament. Although he was weak, he was calm and calm. He guessed that his identity was not simple.
, quickly bowed and said: "Dong'er has met the noble man, what's the matter with you?"
"You go in first." Qin Huaidao looked at Mei'er.
Mei'er hesitated for a moment, worried that something might happen, and quickly looked at Dong'er.
"Little sister, go in." Dong'er comforted.
After Mei'er went in, Dong'er looked at Qin Huaidao without saying a word, and was full of surprise in his heart. In terms of appearance, he was already old and golden, and none of the guests who came here liked young girls. Is there something else?
Qin Huaidao didn't like to beat around the bush and asked bluntly: "How much money will it cost to redeem your life?"
Dong'er's face changed greatly. Seeing that Qin Huaidao didn't seem to be seeing a joke, he politely refused: "The noble man is joking. Dong'er will be thirty soon. He is old and frail, and his body is broken. He can't bear children, can't carry his shoulders, and can't lift his hands.
, can't do anything, what can a useless person do if redeemed? There are many young and beautiful women in Wanhua Tower."
Seeing the misunderstanding, Qin Huaidao explained: "I'm going to open a restaurant and I need someone to sing songs to cheer me up."
"Sing a song?"
Dong'er's face darkened, and she forced a smile and said, "Could it be that the noble man is making fun of Dong'er? He was coaxed off the stage just now, and no one wanted to listen. Don't ruin the business of the noble restaurant."
"Just say whether you want to go or not. Don't worry about the rest. I heard the song you sang just now. It's not your fault, it's just that you didn't find the right song. I will teach you some songs that suit your voice." Qin Huaidao explained.
"The noble man actually knows music?" Dong'er was a little curious and looked at it carefully again while recalling, but the person in front of him was not in his memory.
Qin Huaidao went straight to the point and asked: "If you know a little bit, I can redeem your life, and you don't need to sell yourself to me anymore to regain your freedom, but you need to sign an employment document and help me sing for three years, and you can pay me every month
You pay me whatever the salary is, as long as it's not too outrageous, how about it?"
"Are you really just trying to make fun of me?" Dong'er became more and more curious. Then she thought about it, she had nothing worth cheating on, and the only way to cheat was on a young and beautiful girl. She was inexplicably moved.
No one wants to die alone in the Land of Wind and Moon, and everyone wants to jump out of this pit of fire, but few have been able to do so since ancient times. Dong'er didn't believe that good things would happen to him, and asked: "Dong'er can't understand why?
"
"What I value is your voice."
"Throat, are you sure?" Dong'er was full of doubts. Isn't his voice a shortcoming?
"What are you worried about?" Qin Huaidao asked.
Dong'er had too many worries in her heart, but she found that she had nothing to worry about. She had no money, no appearance, and no identity worth taking advantage of. Instead of living, it was better to give it a try. At worst, she would die, but she could still be free. She immediately said: "Being beaten by someone."
I have been deceived, so I can’t believe that something good will happen to me. If it is true as the noble man said, and if it does not affect your restaurant business, I will go."
"Don't belittle yourself. You are less than thirty and in your prime. By the way, I need a team with strong voices, high or low. You can help me find a few. I also need some people who are proficient in music and are good at various musical instruments.
Yeah, age doesn’t matter, just redeem yourself.”
When Dong'er heard that he wanted the whole team instead of just one person, he felt relieved and reminded: "It's easy to find people. There are many people in Wanhua Tower who are like me and have been eliminated. Their lives are bleak and they don't have much money to redeem themselves.
I wish I could leave Wanhua Tower. We all have good skills. As for wages, it doesn’t matter. We all have enough money to support ourselves, regain our freedom, and have a safe place to spend our old age."
People who go out to Fengyuechang are looked down upon, bullied, and their safety is not guaranteed. Therefore, many people don't dare to redeem themselves even if they have money, and stay in Wanhua Tower for the rest of their lives.
"Okay, you go find it, I'll wait for you inside." Qin Huaidao agreed and pointed to the private room inside.
"Isn't this a joke?" Dong'er still couldn't believe it. Who would invite some old and lustful people?
"Ask her to help me find people who can sing and play musical instruments to redeem their lives."
"What do you want them for? You are also looking for young and beautiful ones." Cheng Chumo looked curious. Many big families would have a group of people singing and dancing to relieve boredom. Cheng Chumo thought Qin Huaidao was like this too. He looked at Dong'er and added:
"This one looks pretty big. I'll help you pick some little girls later. Isn't it pleasing to the eye? Isn't it uncomfortable to look at a bunch of old women raising a house?"
Dong'er's expression darkened, but it was clear that what he said was the truth. He looked at Qin Huaidao, wondering what Qin Huaidao would answer. Qin Huaidao saw through Dong'er's thoughts and said with a smile: "Go and pick someone, and then bring them over."
Dong'er was sure that this was not a joke, so she was overjoyed and hurried away.
"Really?" Cheng Chumo asked in surprise.
"Nonsense, do you think I'm joking?" Qin Huaidao said as he walked into the private room and sat down again. Meier quickly poured wine for Qin Huaidao, with a sad look on his face, as if he had been abandoned by someone, and was about to cry. Qin Huaidao knew that
The girls in the romantic place are all drama queens, so they don't care and just drink with everyone.
Cheng Chumo couldn't guess what Qin Huaidao was going to do, but he knew Qin Huaidao's temper. Once he decided something, no one could persuade him, and he didn't like other people's nonsense, so he followed him into the private room.
Not long after, more than a dozen women came in, all in their twenties and thirties. At this age, people in Wanhualou were relegated to the second line and eliminated. The first liners were all in their teens and twenties. The girls in Wanhualou were eating all the food.
Youth rice.
Everyone was a little confused when they saw the people coming in, and were about to have a fit. Qin Huaidao quickly explained: "Don't get me wrong, I called you here to take care of something, so that everyone can drink."
"Brother said this and went out. What's the matter?" Yuchi Baolin asked curiously.
Qin Huaidao did not explain. He waved to everyone standing at the door to come in. He stood up and said, "Singers, each of you will sing a short section of your favorite song first. Anything will do. I'll listen to the sound, okay?"
They all have been in the Fengyue field, and no one has stage fright. One person came out and said: "This noble man, can you let us sisters know your identity? It will make you feel at ease."
Suddenly a man ran out and said he wanted to redeem himself. Even if he had nothing, he would still be afraid.
When Cheng Chuliang heard this, he became angry and scolded: "You bastard, how can you talk?"