In fact, you don't have to be rich to make friends with Li Bai, you can just give him wine.
But no matter what, you have to confirm one thing, that is where Li Bai is.
According to memory, Jiang Yan knows that this year is probably 729 AD, but this is a script world, and the characters are generally based on the script.
So he was not sure whether Li Bai was in Anlu in the same time and space as before.
Fortunately, although Li Bai has not yet become famous in the Tang Dynasty, he is already famous, so there will always be people among the upper class literati who know about him.
And where are the most literati?
The only place Jiang Yan can go to is Pingkangfang.
However, not everyone can go to Pingkangfang. Jiang Yan has no memory of this, so he stayed in Chang'an for a few days. After asking about the general situation, he learned that the common people did not know Li Bai very well.
Go to Pingkangfang to find a scholar and inquire directly.
There is no way, Li Bai is still a minion now.
You can only start from high-level people.
Pingkangfang.
Jiang Yan was walking among them at this moment, walking easily.
Looking at the surrounding buildings and people, he found that this place was different from other places. The people here were obviously more elegant in their clothing. It could be seen at a glance that the people here were not of the same class as most people outside.
Why, because this is the red light district of Chang'an.
During the Tang Dynasty, some cultures were relatively enlightened, without clear laws and regulations and public criticism, and the practice of officials engaging in prostitution was prevalent.
According to the "History of Prostitution in China": "In the Tang Dynasty, officials engaged in prostitution, from the prime minister Jiedushi to the staff and pastors, and there were almost no one who was not engaged in this. And they did it arbitrarily, and there were a lot of strange phenomena."
There are officials who, when handing over official duties, hand over girls from brothels at the same time; there are those who fall in love with girls from brothels and then go mad and die after failing; there are officials who gather together and each bring prostitutes and concubines to rape each other...
No wonder later generations derided him as a "dirty Tang rotten man".
As for the official prostitutes, they also took advantage of this "good policy" and tried their best to carry out various forms of public relations.
They not only "dedicate themselves", but also sing, and strive to improve themselves through their cultural literacy.
Some officials were even jealous of seizing these brothel girls, causing a lot of trouble.
But it should be noted that prostitutes in brothels in the Tang Dynasty were divided into different levels according to the clients they received.
High-class prostitutes mainly entertain dignitaries, celebrities and elegant people.
The middle-class ones fall into the arms of wealthy businessmen and small and medium-sized officials.
The lower class will be greeted with a smile regardless of their industry status, as long as they are willing to pay.
Similarly, brothels also have their own corresponding market segments, with clear and strict hierarchies.
Therefore, Jiang Yan, as an unknown student rushing to take the exam, would at best be in the middle of the class.
But it doesn’t matter, let’s experience it first and get a feel for the situation.
At this time, there is still about an hour before the sun goes down.
The number of people in Pingkangfang gradually increased.
As soon as Jiang Yan appeared in Pingkangfang, he quickly attracted the attention of many people.
In other words, it is almost everyone's attention.
Because this person is really a bit outstanding.
At this time, Jiang Yan was wearing a dark blue Tang Dynasty costume down robe. The overall appearance was not that outstanding, but it was a modern industrial product after all. The cutting of the fabric was very extraordinary, and it looked bulging but actually seemed to be very light and fit.
Style, when you compare it with other people's clothes, the difference will come out.
Look at the mink hat on Jiang Yan's head. This was chosen to cover his short hair, but he didn't want to be too unique.
Therefore, the mink hat on the head may look a bit rustic in modern times, but this is mink, the style and workmanship are quite exquisite, and it is not cheap to order, and it is not something that ordinary people can afford.
Look at the pair of black snow boots on the feet. The color is very plain and has no patterns, but the style is unusual at first glance. They are half hidden under the down robe, and they are looming as you move. Anyone who is careful will know at a glance that these shoes are old.
The nose is expensive.
Looking at the waist, there is a white jade belt brought by the Song Dynasty. On both sides of the belt are exquisite jade waist accessories brought by the Song Dynasty. These two items alone are definitely not affordable for ordinary families. They are expensive!
Combined with Jiang Yan's height of nearly 1.9 meters when wearing shoes, although there were many very tall people in the Tang Dynasty, Jiang Yan's height is definitely outstanding here.
In addition, although Jiang Yan is a little thinner, Jiang Yan has red lips, white teeth, sharp eyebrows and starry eyes. In addition, he has been in the entertainment industry for so long, and his whole body exudes a very calm temperament. Although there is curiosity in his eyes, he has an overall sense of
The laziness and elegance brought out by satisfying desires!
Finally, when next to him, some people can still smell the special fragrance brought by this person. It smells so good!
They didn't know what it smelled like, but they knew that this person was definitely from a famous family. Otherwise, how could ordinary people have such a special spice?
There is an old saying that a man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle.
This outfit is considered top-notch in the eyes of this group of people who are used to seeing high-ranking officials.
Therefore, for such a beautiful young man who is rich in wealth, elegant and outstanding in appearance, anyone would consider him in his heart.
You must know that this is the Tang Dynasty, a feudal society, and the red light district of Chang'an City. How can anyone living here without any ability to observe words and emotions survive?
So this is the noble son from which family he came from.
Or judging from his height, he is the young master of a famous general.
In short, you can’t be cheap and you can’t be offended easily!
Looking at Jiang Yan's curious look, this must be his first time here, and he most likely came here secretly.
Therefore, with this appearance, the lowest brothel customer will automatically withdraw. This is not our target customer. Even if he comes, we cannot afford to entertain him, for fear of dirtying him.
And the clients of middle- and upper-class brothels began to think about it.
To put it simply, you have to use interesting points to market it.
It's probably not good to have good wine or good food. At least it has to be something that young people like.
So after Jiang Yan walked for a while, someone came up to talk to him.
"Sir, our Miss Chunchun in Yicui Tower today..."
"Sir, our Miss Chunfanglou Lili..."
"..."
For a moment, Jiang Yan felt as if he had entered the Canton Fair, full of little bees soliciting customers.
In fact, he didn't want to be so high-profile, but after entering Chang'an City for the past few days and seeing the clothes of the Tang people along the way, he knew that his clothes contained modern technology, no matter how hidden they were, they would still shine like fireflies in the dark night.
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And let him wear local clothes, forget it, there is no money, buy it with gold, he is not willing to part with it, and it is not comfortable to wear it.
So since I can't keep a low profile, I simply changed my mind.
So a dress that combines Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Republic of China, and modern styles appeared.
Sure enough, the effect this time is quite good.
So it will be easy to handle next time.
On the streets of Pingkangfang, Jiang Yan walked slowly with his hands behind his hands, smiling slightly. Although he no longer had the body of an actor, his elegant demeanor was still well displayed.
And beside him are a group of Yingying Yanyan, who are all account managers above and beyond the clients of major brothels.
A group of women were chattering about the benefits of each family, and at the same time they were making small moves with their hands.
Some people took the opportunity to touch the fabric of Jiang Yan's down jacket, and when they touched it, they realized it was indeed extraordinary.
Some people looked carefully at the jade pendant on Jiang Yan's waist, and with a sharp glance they knew that it was genuine and top quality. Even the red rope that tied the jade pendant looked extraordinary.
Some people smelled the perfume carefully and knew with the tip of their nose that it was definitely not available on the market.
So, is it in the palace?
The more superficial one took a closer look at Jiang Yan's face. Hey, the skin is so tender and tender, could he be a eunuch?
But most people don't care about this, they only care about money and status.
So, add more!
So the guest list was upgraded again, and the first person to come was a girl from Yan Lai Building.
"Young Master, we, Miss Yan Lai Lou Chu'er, would like to invite you to a literary drinking party. I wonder if you can entertain me, Master?"
As soon as the girl finished speaking, some people around her were a little surprised. Chu'er had already moved out?
Then we have to step up too!
But before they could speak, Jiang Yan confirmed directly:
"Okay, lead the way."
As soon as these words came out, Madam Yanlailou was happy, but others were anxious.
"Sir, our Balabala from Qunfang Garden..."
But it was useless, because Jiang Yan just smiled and nodded, silently stating that I had made up my mind. At the same time, the aura of a superior person also made everyone understand that if I persisted, he would really get angry, so everyone took it seriously.
Even though they know that they have already lost this competition.
Jiang Yan, on the other hand, felt a little satisfied.
So what if I don’t have so many skills?
After working in the entertainment industry for more than a year and meeting so many big guys, he can still handle small scenes.
A few minutes later, Jiang Yan arrived at Yanlai Tower.
There are two reasons why I chose to come here.
One is that the girl who came to invite has a relatively high cultural quality and is not so worldly, which makes people feel very good.
Besides, I'm just interested in the literary wine party.
During the Tang Dynasty, politics was good, everyone was rich, and the economy and culture were developed. Pingkangli Lane, where brothels and singing houses were concentrated, would hold literary and wine gatherings from time to time. In addition to casual officials, literati were often invited to such literary and wine gatherings.
Just for fun.
So as soon as Jiang Yan heard about the literary cocktail party, he immediately agreed.
He thought to himself, there must be some literati here who know Li Bai.
But the girl who brought him over thought Jiang Yan was very interested in that "girl Chu'er".
So I kept talking about Chu Er all the way.
"Young Master, our Miss Chu'er is a well-known person in the house. With your status as Young Master, when you come to Pingkang Fang, naturally we all need to know how to entertain you. Those other blah blah blah..."
The little girl was there to promote the advantages of her Yan Lai Building.
Jiang Yan, on the other hand, immediately checked some of the information he had checked before coming here.
As mentioned before, women in the Tang Dynasty were also divided into three classes, and among the top classes there were also superior classes, which are the so-called "all know".
At the banquet, in addition to silk and bamboo orchestra, light singing and dancing, and accompanying girls, there must also be a courtesan with outstanding talent, extensive knowledge, and eloquent words to host the banquet program. This kind of program host is called
"Everyone knows".
"Everyone knows" is not easy to do. In addition to being able to hold the line in appearance and demeanor, you must also be good at arranging and maneuvering. Not only must you create the atmosphere of the entire place, but you must also take care of everything to make everyone present happy. Personal qualities
To be comprehensive, one must be able to speak and sing, be good at poetry and literature, and be knowledgeable about the past and present.
It is said that at that time, there were only three people in the entire Pingkangli Alley who were truly recognized as "well-known" by the guests, and that was Zheng Juju, Xue Chuer and Yan Lingbin.
Among the three, Zheng Juju was the first to make her debut. She was famous for her general demeanor and her ability to cut through awkward situations with a quick knife. As she grew older and had an arrogant temperament, she slowly retired.
The next one is Xue Chuer, she is smart, well-behaved, versatile, and the most considerate. Unfortunately, she was eventually married off by Guo Ziyi's son Guo Duiliangzhu and stayed away from the entertainment scene.
In the end, only Yan Lingbin, who debuted relatively late, was left, but that was basically during the Anshi Rebellion. Even if he exists now, he is just a baby.
Among the three people, the one who lived during the Kaiyuan period was Xue Chuer. When Jiang Yan came to Pingkangfang before, he had considered whether he would meet her, but he was not sure. Now it seems that he is really going to meet him.
In addition, there was actually a famous prostitute at the same time whom he really wanted to meet, and that was Gongsun Auntie. Gongsun Auntie was a dancer, good at sword dancing, and Du Fu even wrote an article for her.
But let’s talk about this later.
Having said that, Jiang Yan actually doesn't care much about Xue Chu'er.
He himself is in the entertainment industry, and he has eaten real monsters, so he "knows" everything about it, and he really doesn't have much interest.
What interested him was the so-called literary drinking party.
I don’t know who will come to today’s cultural reception and whether there are any historical celebrities.
Of course, the most important thing is whether anyone knows Li Bai.
Thinking like this, Jiang Yan quickly entered Yanlai Tower.