Chapter 1551 The old Cheng family not only has literature, but also art
Chapter 1551 The old Cheng family not only has literary talent, but also artistic talent (please subscribe and vote)
Gu Taile, who might have really known how to play the pipa when he was young, supported his old waist and couldn't help but ask.
"May I ask Mr. Cheng, where did you learn such an exotic musical instrument?"
"What do you mean? Isn't it just because this piece of music has a hint of Western style? Do you think this is an exotic instrument?"
Cheng Chubi immediately became unhappy. I just named this thing Cheng's Pipa, and you are talking about a foreign land to me.
Why, our old Cheng family can’t have an outstanding musician who can understand both China and the West?
Cheng Sanlang, who was very unhappy, paused, and began to pluck the strings with his fingers again...
This time, it is no longer a famous song by Yan Qiang, but the melodious classical flavor "Dongfeng Po".
Two completely different styles of music flow out from Cheng Chubi's fingertips and this weird horizontally played pipa.
At this time, Gu Taile was really convinced and quickly expressed his apology with a salute to Cheng Sanlang.
Cheng Sanlang, who had just received a hand-made musical instrument, naturally couldn't make things difficult for Gu Taile, and after a few words of hum and haha.
He happily took the silk bag specially made by Master Luo, put the Cheng's Pipa in it, and stood up to leave.
Gu Taile finally couldn't bear it anymore as he was walking unsteadily outside. "Mr. Cheng, Mr. Gu has an unkind feeling..."
Cheng Chubi, who was in a good mood, paused while carrying the heavy silk bag and looked at Gu Taile.
"If Gu Taile needs anything, just ask. If Cheng can help, I won't delay it."
"This kind of horizontal bomb, uh-huh, Cheng's pipa, can our Taile Department make some imitations?"
After hearing this request, Cheng Chubi certainly couldn't refuse. After all, this thing is called Cheng's Pipa.
If it can be spread and promoted, it will be very good for the reputation of the old Cheng family.
After all, Manchang'an's impression of the Cheng family, haha... You can understand it just by looking at what people in Manchang'an put on their doors during the New Year to ward off evil spirits.
Well, you don’t need to explain it in words, you just need to understand it. Even the sales of the door gods of Uncle Yuchi and Uncle Qin are still far behind the sales of "Cheng Family's House Exorcism Picture".
A few years ago, Cheng Sanlang, who was full of talents, relied on his literary talent to slightly change the people of Chang'an's vulgar impression of the old Cheng family.
However, in the past few years, as he was far away in Luzhou, the reputation of the old Cheng family's poetry and calligraphy heirlooms once again fell to the bottom.
At least, through musical instruments, it is proved that the old Cheng family not only has literary talent, but also musical attainments, although it is not enough to change everyone's perception of the notorious Cheng family.
But at least the people of Chang'an knew that the powerful old Cheng family not only had literary talent, but also artistic talent.
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"Brother Chu Bi, is it not complicated to learn this thing?"
"How can this be complicated? This thing is very simple. The important thing is that you can play whenever you want and sing whenever you want."
Cheng Chubi patted the silk bag hanging on the horse's neck, his face full of pride.
"I put a shoulder strap on it and slung it over my shoulder. Even when riding a horse, I can play it at once."
"Why, dear brother, you also want to learn?"
"No, no, no, Brother Chu Bi, you should teach Brother Jun first. Serious matters are more important." Li Ke subconsciously rejected Brother Chu Bi's kindness.
There was nothing he could do about it. Once the thick-skinned and shrewd Cheng Sanlang smiled, Li Ke felt palpitated. He always felt that Brother Chu Bi was trying to plot against him.
Cheng Chubi followed Li Ke and first went to find a skilled musician and carefully opened a sound hole for one of the Cheng's pipas.
Fortunately, the musician was very professional, and Cheng Sanlang said he could drive as much as he wanted, as long as he had enough money.
After opening a sound hole just big enough to fit into his fist, Cheng Chubi plucked the strings again, and the resonance and echo came from the sound belly.
As expected, this Cheng's pipa was given a brand new timbre. Apart from being amazed, Li Ke didn't know what language to use to express it.
If one is opened, the other Cheng Chubi will not open the sound hole. After all, Master Luo's skills have indeed given this Cheng's pipa without a sound hole a new tone.
Especially when the time comes, when Brother Jun, a novice guitar player, comes into play, one will open holes and the other will not, and the matching effect will be achieved.
I'm afraid it's no worse than playing an electric guitar with an acoustic guitar.
The sound hole was opened, and the shoulder strap was installed on this heavy ebony Cheng's pipa.
When I think about the wonderful treasure I finally made from the hands of a national-level master of craftsmanship.
Master Luo made these two for himself because of favors. Naturally, Cheng Chubi would not be happy to give such fine treasures made of precious materials to Fang Jun.
Well, the main reason is that I feel that giving this thing to Fang Jun is really a bit of a waste of money, so I might as well keep it for myself and play with it day and night.
It is said that sandalwood is a good literary and toy material. If you rub it regularly, the more you rub it, the more beautiful it will be.
Thinking of this, Cheng Chubi simply asked the musician to take a closer look at the Cheng's pipa and draw it according to the pattern.
Then I spent a lot of money to order ten Cheng's Pipas. When the time comes, I will pick one from here and give it to Fang Jun.
As for Li Ke, who was so shameless, he had already ordered two handfuls without hesitation, saying that he was afraid that one would be broken and then he would lose them.
Cheng Chubi had long been indifferent to the behavior of His Highness the King of Wu, who thought about exchanging all his crotch cloth for money all day long.
Forget it, if he likes to take advantage of a small advantage, let him take advantage of it. Anyway, he often has to use Prince Wu to top the vat, which can be regarded as a kind of alternative compensation for his body and mind.
Of course, His Majesty the Emperor, who had no martial virtues but was very good at playing musical instruments, also gave him one.
The rest, well, I'll give it to you if you're lucky, since I have a lot of friends.
Giving more away will also help promote Cheng's pipa, by the way, especially to the Li De Award brother who likes to wander around.
I wonder if he can play a string instrument, but if he has disheveled hair and stubble on his face, he looks at Yuanyan with melancholy eyes.
Holding a sword in one hand and carrying a Cheng's pipa on the back, wandering around the world, tsk tsk... then playing the song "Wolf of the North" on the vast Gobi Desert in the northwest, it would be amazing.
Then he found someone to order a leather piano case, and then he and Li Ke jumped towards the house together.
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The steward of the house saw Cheng Sanlang and Li Ke, the evil duo, rushing to the door again. They did not dare to neglect, and first respectfully led the two to the second young master's courtyard.
Then he hurried away to the inner courtyard to report to Lu, the head of the Laofang family.
Fang Jun came out of the house excitedly and saw Brother Chu Bi walking towards him, holding a silk bag in each hand.
I couldn't help but feel suspicious in my heart, but my face showed joy. "Brother Chu Bi, for Brother De, you are here... What are you going to give me?"