The major affairs of the country, in worship and Rong.
Taichang Temple is where the Zhangling Temple worships, and is responsible for rituals, music, rituals, astronomy, and clothing.
The largest government office in the imperial city belongs to Taichang Temple, which covers an area six times that of the Secretariat Province and is located due south.
When Xue Bai came, he had already changed into a dark blue official robe. He also saw that there was still a monkey embroidered on the inner lapel of the official robe... The embroidery was very messy, and he could distinguish it mainly by the golden hoop.
He went to the gate and handed over the talisman, and then heard the little official laugh and say: "Sure enough, the little man looked at such a young and charming person from a distance,
And this official robe, you know that the number one scholar has finally arrived."
I have to bother you to lead the way."
“The champion scholar must not be so polite, as a villain cannot bear it. Taichang Temple has ‘eight departments and four courtyards’, and the Taiyue Department is in the northwest corner, adjacent to the Propaganda Department.”
“Which department is to the south?”
“That is the ceremonial court, which is independent of the ‘Eight Departments and Four Courts’. The ceremonial court is responsible for the posthumous title of the clan and funeral matters, and is not under the jurisdiction of the temple minister and the Shaoqing.”
“Must be very noble?”
“The Qinggui is unusual. Of course, the Taile Office is also the Qinggui Yamen, and Xue Lecheng invited him.”
This is an independent government office in Taichang Temple. The environment is much better than that of the newspaper office. There is a row of medicinal gardens planted in the courtyard. There is an old man wearing only a spring shirt and taking care of herbs in front of the medicinal garden.
Xue Bai was admitted to the hospital alone. He stepped forward and asked, "May I ask, old man, if Tai Leling is here?"
“Do you see the old man’s portrait?”
Xue Bai reacted immediately and responded with a smile: "Liu Gong is funny."
“Haha, I am just too happy to listen to Liu. The weather is hot, so I don’t wear my official robe.”
Liu leaned over for a while, picked up the scissors, and cut off a mint leaf. Then he picked up the basket and said, "Let's go to the hall to talk... You are finally willing to come and take care of the matter."
“I’m sorry, Mr. Liu, but the secretarial affairs department has been very heavy in the past few days.”
“I’ve read it, I’ve read both the Di Bao and Wen Cui Bao.” Liu Dao said, “I’ve also hired the editor of the Secretariat Department and will be going to repair the book soon. This is the trouble you’ve caused.”
Xue Bai said: "I am the one who found him. It's because Liu Gong is well versed in classics and history."
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"I speak frankly. I haven't been promoted for many years. To be honest, I have to thank you. Oh, did you know that I was too obedient when Wang Wei was appointed as Tai Le Cheng? Like you, he clings to nepotism, but both have real talents.
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“Misunderstandings and rumors should not be taken seriously.”
"Why hide it? It loses the true meaning." Liu rested for a while, then stood up and said: "Come, I will show you... The Taiyue Department is in charge of the rituals and music of sacrifices, court meetings, banquets, as well as the lessons and teaching of musicians.
Below you and me, there are eight officials, including Lezheng, and from the ninth rank down, there are eight officials, eight Zhanggu, and one hundred and forty musicians and dancers."
The two of them walked through the long corridor, but they heard no music along the way.
Xue Bai couldn't help but ask: "Tai Le Department looks a little quiet?"
"It's gone. It's gone in my hands." Liu Xi hissed, "It's a long story. Fortunately, you and I have plenty of spare time, so I'll tell you slowly."
This old man, like Wang Changling, likes to slander the king. No wonder he entered the officialdom at a young age and has not yet been promoted. [Remember the domain name of this website ｓ５20．
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When the saint was in Qiandi, there was already a loose music troupe, which is now the Jiaofang. It also contributed to the enchanting atmosphere of Dingwu Zhou. After the saint came to the throne, he had great faith in the Jiaofang. At that time, all dance music
, Taiyue Department and Jiaofang can also perform at the same time, which is called a hot show. When there was a hot show, both sides tried their best and the fight was a bit too fierce. That was thirty years ago, when I just entered the official career.
, Ren Lezheng.
In the second year of Kaiyuan, the Jiaofang team was still the favorite group of Li Longji when he was the prince. The show started with acrobatics, and there were musicians playing diabolo on the hundred-foot building.
The people in the Taile Department felt that there was always a competition for superiority, so when they played the diabolo, it was higher than the hundred-foot building of the temple. Also, taking advantage of the large number of people in the Taichang Temple, they let the musicians and dancers cheer with great fanfare.
The arrogance of the church was suppressed.
"I was so happy that I forgot about everything and didn't notice the saint's hesitant expression. I was leading the dancers in cheers when I suddenly felt a pain in my back. At first, I thought it was a bull elk raised in the imperial garden that ran out to nudge someone, but when I turned around, I realized...
I saw that the eunuchs in the chamber of corps had iron whips hidden in their sleeves, and they whipped me and others severely."
Xue Bai was surprised and said: "Is this happening?"
Liu smiled bitterly and said: "Immediately, we stopped talking. After that, the pole of the Taiyue Department was broken. The next day, the sage issued an edict to the Taichang Ceremony Department, not to practice acrobatics, and dismissed the Taichang Temple musicians.
From this incident, Xue Bai could see that Li Longji had done whatever he wanted when he was young, and his magnanimity was not even what it is now. But in matters of government affairs, there were still ministers to check and balance the emperor, so he could only be willful in these court matters.
Xue Bai felt that there was no point in slandering people in private, so he made a scene and said: "There are still differences. Jiaofang is in charge of palace rituals and music, Taiyue Department is in charge of sacrifices, and court rituals and music."
“Yes, sacrifice, court meeting.” Liu sighed.
Taile Department and Jiaofang are indeed very different, at least they look much more solemn.
There are both men and women among the musicians and dancers, and there are also a few women among the Dianshi and Zhanggu, making it easier to manage. They are basically all elderly people who are really good at their skills, and there is no trace of the eroticism that has gradually emerged in the studio in recent years.
The atmosphere of entertaining people.
The dance music used for sacrifices is fixed, and they are not needed for palace banquets, so there is no need to arrange new dances. Musicians and teachers also arrange the lessons and lessons, and everything is in order.
All Xue Bai had to do was arrange music and dance during the sacrifice, and he was very relaxed. After inspecting the Taiyue Department, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I am very ashamed to receive this salary."
When Liu heard Xue Bai say that he was ashamed, he waved his hands quickly and said: "No, no need to be ashamed. The Number One Scholar has written many poems that can be passed down from generation to generation. He should receive this salary and don't make any more troubles. I am old and can't bear to do it."
Here."
“Don’t worry, Mr. Liu.”
"If you have free time, just teach the musicians some music occasionally. Everyone will admire you." Liu Dao, "But don't imitate Wang Weipai's yellow lion dance. If you do more, you will make more mistakes."
Having said this, Xue Bai believed that Wang Wei offended Princess Yuzhen by marrying a wife.
At this time, a musician came forward and saluted: "I have met Mr. Taiyuefu. I am here to thank Mr. Xue. I would like to meet Mr. Xue."
“Okay, okay, let the young people chat. Quan??Ben????520.????”
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There was a person standing in the concert hall. He was dressed as an official and had a slender figure. When he turned around, it was Xie Aman.
She was Yang Yuyao's first choice for Xue Bai's wife. The children of Liyuan are regarded by later generations as music envoys and actors. In today's Tang Dynasty, they are equivalent to the combination of court female officials and music officials such as Taichang. Xie Aman is a disciple of Yang Yuhuan.
She has a high status, has a mansion, works in a troupe, and has a salary slightly higher than that of a fifth-grade official. In addition to the rewards, she is actually a very wealthy person in Chang'an City. This is what Pang Sanniang, Fan Nu and others have in their lifetime.
If Xue Bai marries Xie Aman, then the husband and wife will be a holy family, and all the nobles in the city will pay tribute to them, and the blessings in the church will also be indispensable.
Just like Jia Chang, Pan and his wife are the happiest people in Chang'an City... How happy is the chicken magic boy?
Xue Bai probably didn't know this, so instead of being a good minister, he had to become this green-robed minor official.
When Xie Aman looked back, he looked at Xue Bai with a look of resentment. It wasn’t that he was admired, but he just felt that he was such a talented and beautiful young man, but it was a pity that his brain was not very good.
Xue Bai met Xie Aman several times, but always at a distance. This was the first time he saw her face to face at a close distance. She was good at dancing, so she had a graceful figure. When she turned around, she twisted her slim waist and waved her hands lightly.
Her movements are like dancing, her eyes are moving, and her cheeks are slightly red.
If the women he knows can be compared with flowers, they all resemble peach blossoms, lotus flowers, crab apples, Du Juans, and peonies. Xie Aman is like a hibiscus. The hibiscus is not like the graceful peony that has captivated the country, but is like a graceful little girl.
"Xue Lang has come to the Taiyue Department." Xie Manfu said, "The imperial concubine asked me to urge you to write the drama of "The Legend of White Snake"."
"Um?"
"Oh, if something urgent happens, you can also let me contact the imperial concubine. It will be more convenient for me to enter the palace than Madam Guo." Xie Aman added: "In short, this is how the imperial concubine promoted you to be Tai Lecheng.
....You write it."
Xie Dianshi, don’t you know that I always hire someone to ghostwrite my plays?”
"I know that a talented person can write the most beautiful artistic conception in just a few strokes, but you also have to give some encouragement and make revisions so that we can rehearse the play as soon as possible." Xie Aman reminded: "You don't want the imperial concubine to be angry, right?"
This is what Xue Bai really wants to do when he takes office as Tai Le Cheng.
He really doesn’t want to be like Wang Wei, who is demoted because he doesn’t know what’s good and what’s good, so he must have the consciousness to cling to his nepotism.
"Okay." Xue Bai said, "You don't have to worry about going through the play one last time. Let's prepare for the rehearsal for the imperial concubine.
Xie Aman couldn't help but be curious and asked: "Can you start rehearsing an opera without writing it? How can you understand the artistic conception?"
“It’s all here.“
Xue Bai raised his hand and pointed at his head.
Xie Aman only felt that he was mentally ill.
“Is Xie Dianshi pretending to be Xiaoqing?” Xue Bai asked.
“Okay. Is there any arrangement for Xu Xian’s selection of a noble concubine?”
"Xu Hezi." Xie Aman said: "The imperial concubine has thought about it and asked the palace to tailor her clothes. She will look good when the time comes.
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On that day, Yang Yuhuan hosted a banquet for his three sisters in the palace. They played dominoes and ate cakes together.
The sworn brother Xue Bai is also mentioned in the middle.
Strangely, Yang Yuyao, who had the deepest friendship with Xue Bai, just snorted coldly and said lightly: "Speaking of Tai Lecheng,
I finally understand why Princess Yuzhen demoted Wang Wei to Jeju."
"Should."
Yang Yuhuan smiled and said: "If Third Sister is angry with him, I will persuade the saint to demote him tomorrow."
“Consider it.”
Just at this time, Xie Aman reported a small matter regarding his entry into the palace.
Back to the imperial concubine, Xue Lang is sensible and has made arrangements...
“Really? He has thought of doing something for me.”
He will also tailor a few costumes and ask the concubine to take a look and choose."
It’s hard to take him seriously. If he puts on airs again, I really won’t forgive him.”
After saying that, Yang Yuhuan looked at Yang Yuyao and couldn't help but asked curiously: "What did the third sister say?"
Yang Yuyao was even more unhappy. She got up and left with a snort, regardless of whether they were missing someone while playing cards.
After leaving the palace and boarding the carriage, Mingzhu noticed that she was in a bad mood. She gently stepped forward to comfort her for a while and asked:
“Yao Niang, what happened?”
“Do you think I’m getting older?”
“Yao Niang’s country is fragrant and the sky is beautiful, and the country is beautiful.” Mingzhu asked doubtfully: “Even if you are blind, no one should talk nonsense like this. Who is it?”
“If this were not the case, how could Xue Bai be engaged to the daughter of the Yan family without authorization? And she, Yang Taizhen, bypassed me and sent people directly to him. It seems that she is closer to him than me, hum.”
Mingzhu finally understood and could only comfort her softly: "Ms. Yao, please don't get angry again. How can you blame the noble concubine?"
“Why shouldn’t I blame her? I was responsible for cleaning up the bedwetting for her when she was a child. It’s great to be a concubine today, but if she reaches out for me tomorrow, I will have to give it up to her.”
Mingzhu didn’t dare to say anything more about the matter between the sisters, she just paid careful attention so that no one else could hear it.
Back in the mansion, Mingzhu comforted Yang Yuyao in a different way.
With such a good pearl, what do you think I should teach him a lesson?"
"Yao Niang needs to calm down first before mentioning the prodigal son."
When it was time to sew the rolls, a maid stood outside the door and said, "Madam, Mr. Xue is here to visit."
"I just don't see him." Yang Yuyao snorted coldly, "We should let him know the consequences of not knowing what is practical."
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I thought you would come to see me as soon as you became more capable, became a member of the Yan family, and became a noble concubine. "
When she saw Xue Bai in the hall, Yang Yuyao couldn't help but snorted coldly. She was very dissatisfied that Xue Bai didn't have any sweet words and only showed his sincerity to her.
“Yu Yao should be able to feel what I mean.”
The two of them moved from the lobby to the boudoir to talk.
It is now June, and the weather is getting hotter. As she talks, Yang Yuyao breaks out in a fragrant sweat and gasps for air.
This weather makes people feel very hot. I wish I could go to Lishan Mountain to find a stream and plunge into it to relieve the heat.
…
After a long time, Yang Yuyao let out a long sigh.
During this period of time, Xue Bai ignored her wishes, got engaged without permission, and contacted Yang Yuhuan directly. She was really unhappy, and she was at the point where love would give rise to hatred.
After giving Xue Bai a hard lesson, she finally calmed down and rested, and then she complained again.
“It’s all your fault, you just want to make progress too much and keep making trouble.
"I have been too radical recently." Xue Bai then explained various reasons and finally said: "You can't solve the troubles in the officialdom. I don't want you to worry about it, so I haven't come here these days."
"Actually, I know everything." Yang Yuyao found it easier to understand him at this time, and said, "Then...as long as the Yan family's daughter doesn't stop us from dating, that'll be fine."
“Yeah.” Xue Bai said, “After a while, I’m afraid I’ll have to go out.”
“What?” Yang Yuyao sat up impatiently and said angrily, “Who dares?!”
"This is the path that must be taken in the officialdom. I must have this qualification. If everything goes well, I will be back in a year or two."
Yang Yuyao was still angry, but she knew that Xue Bai was not a man she could control. After thinking about it, she said, "Then I will choose a suburban county in Chang'an for you. I can go there to see you from time to time."
"good."
Xue Bai did not refuse.
He was indeed here to calm down Yang Yuyao today, but that was not the reason, but he did not expect that she would have the heart to take the initiative to mention this matter.
Yang Yuyao became happy now.
Thinking about it later, she actually had some expectations.
"Xianyang should be the nearest, Zhaoying, Liquan, Weinan, Lantian, and E County. It is convenient for me to find you. If I can find such a position for you, you can entertain me well."
“How would you like me to entertain you, Third Sister?”
"It's good like this today." Yang Yuyao bit her lips and smiled: "When you get to that remote county town, you can focus on me with all your heart and eyes without those goblins."
"good."
These are all Gyeonggi counties next to Jingzhao Mansion, but in her words they are just suburban counties. It should be noted that many important ministers started from these positions. For Xue Bai, being able to take this step, what kind of reward is it?
It's worth it, but it's actually very difficult,
State affairs are in the hands of Li Linfu. With the power of the Yang Party, there are very few methods that can be used without recruiting members. I'm afraid it's not possible to seek the Holy Spring. You can't let the emperor interfere with such trivial matters every time you get promoted. And Li
Longi also has no intention of letting Xue Bai go out of Beijing to develop his qualifications.
Unexpectedly, Yang Yuyao actually came up with a solution: "Do you know where the best place is? In Zhaoying County, Lishan Mountain is two miles southeast of the county. I have another business called Huaqing Palace in Lishan?"
Yang Yuyao said: "Yes, if you are appointed Zhaoying Lieutenant, it will be easy for you and me to find an opportunity to stay together, and this is the Ji County Lieutenant who has the best chance to meet the Holy Spirit. With your ability, you will be able to be transferred back to Chang'an in a year or two."
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Xue Bai has just begun to understand various Ji counties. At this time, he can't help but nod and consider Zhaoying County as a choice.
“Is it easy to arrange?“
"The saint will move to Huaqing Palace soon. I will think of a way for you to accompany him. Then you and I will find an opportunity to seek this official position."
Actually, Xie Aman told Xue Bai today that Concubine Yang has made appropriate arrangements and will take Xue Bai to Huaqing Palace to rehearse the play so that he can prepare early... There is no need to talk to Yang Yuyao about this matter.
Xue Bai was a little moved and said, "Okay, I'll listen to Yuyao's arrangements."
