Zhao Qiang, the four great talents in Jiangnan, knew the names of these four people very well. Thanks to the various romances and jokes of later generations, he knew a little about the lives of these four people. [ ] However, most people mentioned Jiangnan.
Among the four great talents, Tang Bohu of the Wu clan is always mentioned first, but the owner of this painting, Zheng Ming, is rarely mentioned. Even if he is mentioned, he usually appears in a supporting role such as green leaves and flowers to highlight Tang Bohu, the number one talent.
It does not show the person. Therefore, Zhao Qiang does not know much about Zhengming, and he is not a specialist in Ming Dynasty paintings. Of course, he does not have any unique insights into Zhengming's bamboo and bird painting. He only knows that it is a painting by a great talent.
, then it is not an ordinary thing, and it is best to give it as a gift. There were several servants from his house in the house that Gao Shiqi gave him as a temporary resting place, so Zhao Qiang called one over and asked, and found out
Zhigao Shiqi's home is in Dongchang Hutong outside Xuanwumen.
Zhao Qiang was really surprised when he heard that Gao Shiqi's main residence was in Dongchang Hutong. This Dongchang Hutong was so famous. In the Ming Dynasty, the word "Dongchang" was so majestic that it shocked many people.
Corrupt officials and the talkative "Qingliu". Unexpectedly, Gao Shiqi actually placed his main residence on the ground of Dongchang. Hehe, it is interesting. Thinking of Gao Shiqi's identity as a major corruption criminal and the prestige of Dongchang, Zhao Qiang
He lost his voice and was so happy that he sent the people away and asked Deqiu to hire a carriage. He went straight to Dongchang Hutong without even eating.
Xizhimen is a long way from Xuanwumen, which is a full eleven or two miles. Fortunately, the city is paved with brick and stone avenues, and the transportation is very convenient, so it didn't take long to reach Dongchang Hutong. We arrived.
There was no need to ask anyone about the place. From a distance, he saw a very grand house. According to the servant's description, Zhao Qiang briefly confirmed that this house was Gao Shiqi's house.
After parking the carriage outside the mansion, Deqiu went over to explain the purpose of his visit to the concierge, and asked the concierge to go in and tell him that Mi Qing wanted to see Mr. Gao. The concierge probably knew that his master had lent the house outside Xizhimen to a Sauron man named Mi Qing.
He knew that Mi Qing was an acquaintance of his master, so he did not embarrass them and agreed to pass the news on their behalf, but he said euphemistically, "My master has been bored since he returned home from the court today."
No one dares to disturb him in the room, so if I don’t want to see guests later, I’ll ask Master Mi to come back another day.”
Hearing what the concierge said, Zhao Qiang was a little puzzled. Gao Shiqi was fine yesterday, so why did something happen today? And what could make him, a favorite of the emperor, so depressed that even outsiders didn't want to see him?
Since Gao Shiqi had something to do and the concierge said this, Zhao Qiang would naturally not be ignorant and nodded in agreement. The concierge then cautiously went in to pass the message for them. After a short effort, the people came out. Zhao Qiang was very happy as a result. Gao Shiqi
Qi is willing to see him.
It was rare that the master was willing to meet the guests, and the concierge's mood improved a lot. He got rid of Wu's nervousness, and led the way to Zhao Qiang outside the room while chatting and laughing. Zhao Qiang asked Deqiu and Ge Feihu to come back.
Waiting outside, I took the bamboo and bird picture to see Gao Shiqi.
In fact, Gao Shiqi didn't want to see Zhao Qiang, because he was so busy taking care of himself that he didn't have time to pay attention to other things. He had been sitting in the room until now, feeling a little nervous, and asked his servants to go outside the house several times.
, I was both afraid of people coming from the palace and afraid that no one would come from the palace. It was really contradictory and very worrying. I wanted to ask the concierge to go back to Miqing, but before he left the house, he changed his mind and asked for someone to be invited.
Come in. There is a picture hanging in the room that made him change his mind: "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you." Anyway, he is already like this, and there is no result on how the emperor will deal with him in the end. He is worried here alone.
, it is better to put these things aside and not think about it. As the saying goes, "Let the dark clouds overwhelm me, I will stand still." This is the way to read people's nature and be an official. Besides, Mi Qing has a very good character.
He is a very heroic person, and it is a pleasure to get to know him. Based on what I have seen along the way, I don’t think he would come to see me if there was something wrong. He must have something to do here. It is really disappointing to reject him like this.
I feel chilled. I have been sitting for a long time, and I have been worried and scared for a long time. It is just a moment of relief. I might as well meet with Mi Qing. Firstly, I can help him if there is anything I can do, and secondly, I have someone to talk to.
You don't have to sit here alone and think nonsense.
"I have seen Mr. Gao!" Zhao Qiang was about to salute as soon as he entered the house, but Gao Shiqi stopped him with his hand and said: "The owner does not have to be like this, this room is Gao's private place, and everyone who can come here belongs to Gao.
We know people who are close friends, so the way we behave outside is definitely not acceptable here. Since the proprietor is acquainted with Mr. Gao, we all behave like ordinary people, so what are we doing with those false etiquettes?"
"It's so small...I won't be polite." Zhao Qiang nodded, and then browsed Gao Shiqi's room pretending to appreciate it. The room was not big, and the furnishings were simple, with only a row of shelves and a square table, and one wall hanging
There is a picture of mountains and flowing water, and several words hanging on one wall, all of which are words of saints and lessons from predecessors.
"The adults' room is really simple." Zhao Qiang said sincerely. With Gao Shiqi's knowledge and status, such a room really belittles his status.
Gao Shiqi chuckled: "It's just a room. It's good if you can read and write. It's simple and practical, and it's not wasteful. Isn't it beautiful?" He asked Zhao Qiang to sit down, called the servants outside, let them have tea, and then sat in Zhao Qiang's room.
He sat across from me and asked, "How are you getting used to it, proprietor?"
Zhao Qiang hurriedly said: "It's very good, very good, but the place is too big. It's a bit scary to live here."
"Haha, this is true. There are only about ten people in our house, but we live in such a big house. On weekdays, I always feel empty and uneasy. But this house was given to Gao by the current emperor.
But no matter what, I can’t find another suitable place to live.”
Hearing this, Zhao Qiang shook his head and said: "Your Excellency is an important minister of the court, and the emperor's gift of a house to you is a sign of respect for you. It is the emperor's great kindness that leads to this reward. This also shows your position in the emperor's heart, so your Majesty's heart is
What you think cannot be compared with what I think in my heart." What Zhao Qiang meant was that he was worried that the house was too good and his status was too low, making him feel uneasy living there, while Gao Shiqi just felt that the house was too big.
The two are thousands of miles apart, so how can we talk about them?
Gao Shiqi didn't expect that after listening to his words, his face darkened and he smiled bitterly: "The emperor's favor is so great. The emperor's favor is so great. I'm afraid this time the emperor's favor will never be so great again."
"What?" Zhao Qiang was startled and looked at Gao Shiqi in confusion.
"It's hard to explain in words." Gao Shiqi didn't want to talk to Zhao Qiang about Li Guangdi, because he couldn't help much in this matter.
When Zhao Qiang saw this, he didn't want to ask any more questions. The two of them just sat there, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
"By the way, proprietor, is there anything you need my help with?" After sitting there for a while, Gao Shiqi finally remembered that Mi Qing should have something he wanted to help with. Before the emperor dismissed his official position, if he could help
When he arrived, he gave him a hand, thus completing the relationship of acquaintance.
"Oh, it's nothing. I just happened to see a calligraphy and painting today. It looked very good. I am a rough man and I don't know whether the painting is good or bad, so I wanted to invite you." Zhao Qiang did not say anything about the painting.
I just bought it as a gift to Gao Shiqi. I just asked Gao Shiqi to help me. This is also a way of giving a gift, especially for something that requires seeing and appreciating. It is also a kind of fun for the person involved to evaluate it by himself. Finally, in
If his enthusiasm goes smoothly, the other party will probably accept it.
Gao Shiqi has been very fond of paintings all his life. When he heard that Zhao Qiang said that he wanted to help with a painting, he couldn't help but become interested and asked him to take the painting and have a look. When Zhao Qiang was about to pick up the painting, he saw the concierge coming in to present it.
He said: "Master, there is a young woman outside with two children. She wants to see the master and they said... they are the family members of Mr. Li Guangdi..." After saying that, his lips moved for a moment, but he stopped talking.