Emperor Shuang: The counterattack started from the Gaopingling Incident Chapter 495: Get a good night's sleep, what's the big deal about Jiangdong rats?
Chapter 495: Get a good night's sleep, what's the big deal about Jiangdong rats?
The front door of General Zhengbei's Mansion creaked open, and a man dressed as a servant stretched out his head, yawned, and said with a dissatisfied look on his face: "Who is it? It's so late at night that I can't sleep well."
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The steward of Du Shu's Mansion got off the carriage, crossed over to the groom in front of him, stepped forward and said with a smile: "We are from the Governor's Mansion, and the Governor is in the carriage. We are here for the life and death of Liaodong.
Please let me know." The steward said and thrust a bag of copper coins into the man's hand.
The man immediately started up, his sleepiness dissipated, he quietly took the small amount of copper coins with a face full of joy, immediately stuffed it into the sleeve of his cotton robe and said: "How can this be so embarrassing? It cost the governor money."
The servant then spoke again: "Please wait here for a moment. I will report to my master. I will come back as soon as I go."
Du Shu waited for another cup of tea in the carriage. He put his hands in his fur coat to keep warm and drank a pot of hot wine, just to dispel some of the cold weather in Beiping at night.
After another stick of incense, the door of General Zhengbei's Mansion opened with a few creaks, and the burly man Cheng Xi came out in person, with a smile on his face and no trace of gloominess on his face.
There were several servants holding lanterns on both sides of the gatehouse, so the expression on Cheng Xi's face could still be clearly seen. Du Shu was a little surprised at first, but slowly he understood the reason.
Cheng Xineng gave him face like this after breaking up with him, not because of him at all, but because of Cao Shuang, who had survived Sima Yi's rebellion and still sat in the position of prime minister. Du Shu was deeply valued by Cao Shuang.
Even something like that at the beginning of the year was lucky enough to escape disaster, and he could still sit in the seat of Youzhou governor. Who dares to say that there is no trace of Cao Shuang among them, facing such a political opponent with a huge backing in the court?
, Cheng Xi is not sure of winning with one blow now, so he can only sew up the torn face first, and wait for the day when he can kill with one blow.
Du Shu needed his efforts now, and he also needed this credit, so he came out of the house late at night. This kind of thing is rarely done by anyone, especially officials of similar rank, but when it comes to Cheng Xi
But it is not surprising, after all, Cheng Xi is such a person,
Cheng Xi went directly to Du Shu's car and said with a smile: "Prince Du, it's so late and you actually let him visit in person. The matter in Liaodong is not a big deal. Why do Jiangdong rats care about it?
As long as Governor Du sends someone to deliver a message, I will be able to deal with them within a month if I go on an expedition. If not, Governor Du will send someone to ask me to come to the government for discussion."
Du Shu got off the carriage and replied with a smile: "I know General Cheng's preferences and likes to make great achievements, so I went to visit General Cheng personally to invite General Cheng. Only in this way can I show my sincerity!"
Cheng Xi came over and took Du Shu's hand and said: "Invite Governor Du, please sit down and discuss the specific matters of the expedition. I have asked people to prepare some food and wine. Let's eat and chat."
Because it was too late, Cheng Xi did not ask the dancers in the mansion to get up and prepare to sing and dance. However, this was not what was needed at this time. Songs and dances were only necessary to celebrate after defeating Wu Jun.
The difference between domestic prostitutes and brothel prostitutes is that brothel girls serve everyone in society, while domestic prostitutes only belong to the male master.
These women provide entertainment for their owners. They can sing and dance, and are also called cabaret girls.
Most of the domestic prostitutes are girls from poor families who are forced to become the playthings of wealthy families due to the pressure of life. There are also some former ladies who were implicated by their families and fell into prostitution, and were bought by their owners to serve as domestic prostitutes.
The so-called "house prostitutes", also known as "house girls", refer to the singing and dancing prostitutes kept in their homes by the princes and nobles.
The only role of a domestic prostitute is to provide entertainment for the owner, and the "entertainment" here includes both "visual and visual" and "physical".
Even if a man in ancient times had many wives and concubines, he would never let them appear in public, let alone share them with others, but domestic prostitutes could.
This is why ancient nobles still had to support domestic prostitutes even if they had many wives and concubines.
The master never regards them as his own women, or even as people with independent personalities. Domestic prostitutes are often given to guests by their masters to "enjoy" together. They have no right to refuse and can only obey.
The earliest record of domestic prostitutes comes from Sima Qian's "Historical Records. Biography of Lu Buwei".
Lu Buwei once kept prostitutes at home, first for his own entertainment, and later as gifts to Prince Chu of Qin.
Therefore, at least since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, wealthy princes have had the tradition of keeping domestic prostitutes.
During the Han Dynasty, keeping domestic prostitutes gradually became popular, and it is now more popular than before.
During the Tang Dynasty, domestic prostitutes were prevalent. In addition to Fan Su and Xiaoman, who were known as "Cherry Fan Sukou and Yangliu Xiaoman Yao", Bai Juyi also had more than a hundred domestic prostitutes. The number was staggering.
Of course, it is not without reason that dignitaries keep domestic prostitutes.
First, domestic prostitutes are equivalent to walking paintings and calligraphy to a certain extent, and talking gold and silver treasures represent the status and wealth of the male master.
Those high-ranking officials and nobles cannot always carry antique calligraphy and paintings and real estate money with them to show off to others. It is not only vulgar, but also very unsafe.
At this time, the role of domestic prostitutes comes to light. Whoever has more domestic prostitutes will have stronger financial resources. Whoever has more domestic prostitutes will have more outstanding talents and beauty, and who will have more taste and status.
Secondly, when people in ancient times invited guests, they liked to have a drinking ceremony and listen to a ditty to entertain them. This required beauties to embellish the guests. At this time, the host's wife could not be allowed to come out.
The prostitute plays this role, and the prostitute's fragrant clothes and shadows pass through the scene while drinking and drinking. The host's face is bright and the guests are satisfied.
Of course, if a guest feels that a prostitute is a match for him, he can explain the situation to the host and take him home. This is no exception in Cheng Xi's house.
Cheng Xi welcomed Du Shu to the main seat. Cheng Xi raised his wine glass and said, "Thank you very much, Governor Du, for giving me this opportunity to make a great contribution. I am willing to lead my troops as a vanguard to help Governor Du conquer Liaodong."
Governor Du is in charge of the overall situation in Jixian, so he doesn't have to take risks personally. After all, Governor Du has never fought in many battles, so I'd rather leave this kind of rough work to my general."
Du Shu also smiled and raised his glass and drank it down in one gulp: "Okay, I will let Du Inspector be the vanguard. In this case, General Cheng must not drink too much tonight, lest he miss the important event of tomorrow's expedition."
Cheng Xi burped his wine and said boldly: "Prince Du, this little wine won't hurt me. I think back then, although I didn't warm the wine to kill Hua Xiong, I could still kill hundreds of enemies after drinking, and the ones I killed were Xianbei people.
This little bit of wine tonight is even more important!"