Xiao Tang had already thought about how to deal with Zhao Ji, so he and Yan Qing went to the secret room of the Yage in the middle building of Jinfeng Yulu Building. At this time, there were five or six wine rooms around the middle building, all of which were occupied by the Imperial City Secretary and others waiting at the door. The disguised imperial guards were occupied by Miyagi's personal entourage. When they pretended to watch the band perform a new song, they had already looked at Xiao Tang and Yan Qing who were passing by. "
Xiao Tang and Yan Qing came to the elegant room where Zhao Ji was. After being notified by the disguised eunuch at the door, they were called into the room. As soon as Xiao Tang and Yan Qing entered the elegant room, they greeted the person sitting in front of them. At that time, Ji Li bowed his head and said: "I, Xiao Tang, have met your Majesty!"
Xiao Tang and Yan Qing kept bowing their heads, but Zhao Ji never asked them to stand up. Xiao Tang was a little puzzled, but he still lowered his head, and raised his eyelids to look at the man sitting at the table with his peripheral vision. He saw He had an elegant and handsome life, with three chest-length beards, and an elegant and extraordinary temperament, which seemed to be a bit of an otherworldly elegance.
This person with a good skin is the famous faint king Zhao Ji, right? Xiao Tang was secretly thinking in his heart when he saw Zhao Ji staring straight at Liu Yingyan who was performing a pipa solo in the center of Jinfeng Xiaoyu Tower. , suddenly felt that there was a man in his early forties, with a white face and no beard sitting next to Zhao Ji, with cold eyes, and a pair of cold eyes glanced this way. Xiao Tang was startled, and he quickly looked at his nose, nose, and heart, and bowed. Not moving at all.
Fortunately, in the Song Dynasty, it was not like the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ministers and the people had to kneel down and kowtow when they saw the emperor. Now Xiao Tang and Yan Qing just couldn't stand up. If they had to keep kneeling on the ground and kowtow without getting up, I'm afraid that Xiao Tang's heart has already been burning with anger. Fortunately, after the song was finished on the stage, Zhao Ji, who was very excited after listening to it, found Xiao Tang and Yan Qing had entered the secret room. He smiled pleasantly and said: "Is it Xiao Aiqing? But I was negligent, please get up quickly."
From the tone of Zhao Ji's words, he seemed to be an easy-going person. Xiao Tang and Yan Qing thanked each other respectfully and stood up. Zhao Ji looked Xiao Tang up and down, nodded and praised: "Not bad! Xiao Aiqing's appearance is extraordinary. He does seem to be born with an exquisite mind, otherwise how could he have such ingenious thinking and compose many beautiful songs that are widely sung by my Song Dynasty Goulan Washe in a few years?"
Ever since Zhao Ji listened to these new and unique pieces, he felt very refreshed and had a sense of knowing the taste. After he learned that those new songs were composed by the famous Xiaotang Dynasty, he always felt that the name was very familiar. Recalling it again and again, Zhao Ji felt Finally, I remembered that back then, I had Zhu Bi Yu criticized the murder case of the Su family in Daming Prefecture and the murder case in the Changjie Street of Daming Prefecture. The man who sheltered the surviving daughter of the Su family and personally killed the culprit to avenge his father, wasn't this Xiao Tang?
Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was usually very romantic, reciting lyrics and enjoying the tunes of music. He had no feelings for the generals who defended the family and the country, or the chivalrous heroes. But he, an artistic emperor, did have some romantic feelings. At that time, Naturally, he knew the allusion of his ancestor Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, who sent Jing Niang a thousand miles away. However, this Xiaotang staged another story about sending Jin Niang off a thousand miles away. Although Zhao Ji has never met Xiao Tang, he already has a good impression of him in his heart.
As more and more songs were circulated from Daming Prefecture to Bianliang, Tokyo, Zhao Ji became more and more curious about Xiao Tang. Later, Xiao Tang wiped out Niu Wenzhong's group of bandits in Gaizhou and was promoted to the left-behind officer of Daming Prefecture. , and later even made great contributions in conquering Zhang Di, the thief of the southern Hebei army who was ravaging the two states in Hebei Province. Seeing that Xiao Tang was promoted step by step from his original status as a prison guard to a general of the forbidden army guarding Fangzhou Road, Zhao Ji also started to He summoned Xiao Tang to Beijing out of interest and thought of promoting him.
After hearing what Zhao Ji said, Xiao Tang thought to himself: What's the point of being extraordinary in appearance? What good can a delicate mind do? You like people with good looks just to please your eyes; those with scheming minds , but all your thoughts are devoted to flattery, searching for the people's wealth and anointing to please your favor. The vast China, the fertile land of China, is still in a mess caused by you!
Of course, Xiao Tang could only keep such thoughts in his heart. Zhao Ji seemed to be very excited when he saw Xiao Tang. As he called Xiao Tang to sit down, he saw Yan Qing, who was standing respectfully with hands solemnly watching, and felt in his heart Mr. Ji was somewhat fond of him and asked Xiao Tang, "Xiao Aiqing, who is...?"
Xiao Tang respectfully replied: "Your Majesty, this is my confidant, Daming Mansion Yan Qing."
After hearing this, Zhao Ji immediately said happily: "I once heard that in the Jinfeng Yulu Tower of Daming Mansion, in addition to Liu Xing who played on the stage, there was also the 'prodigal' Yan Qing, and the 'exiled immortal' Xu Guanzhong also had a very famous name. Could it be that This person?"
Yan Qing bowed with a brush and said: "It's just a humble name, but the Holy One knows about it, and the common people are very frightened."
Zhao Ji nodded and said, "I once heard your tongue blooming like a lotus flower, your playing, singing and dancing, and your skills in everything. Why don't I see you perform on stage today?"
Yan Qing replied cautiously: "I have no skills in Xiao'an Prison. What's more, what I've learned is nothing more than obscene lyrics and songs. How can I dare to serve the Holy Master?"
Zhao Ji chuckled and said, "I'm here for a private visit incognito. I'm just about to listen to some good music to relieve my boredom. It's time for a break. I'd like to hear you play a piece of music. Please don't worry about it."
Xiao Tang was thinking of this section before calling Yan Qing to meet Zhao Ji with him. In "Water Margin", Yan Qing's ability to treat people and things made Song Huizong Zhao Ji "look at Yan Qing" when he first met Yan Qing. "Exemplary character, first be overjoyed." Later, as Yan Qing gradually won the favor of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, even though Zhao Ji had killed Tong Guan twice and Gao Qiu's army conquered Liangshan, Yan Qing still relied on his human skills and all-rounded skills to deceive him. With the cooperation of Master Li in the book, the two of them persuaded Zhao Ji to the point where he sighed. After returning to the court, he immediately decided to recruit the Liangshan hero who had torn up the imperial edict and shot the imperial envoy again.
Of course, Xiao Tang did not need Yan Qing to promote any recruitment plan, but with him, a prodigal son with a beautiful mouth and a beautiful heart, he would definitely win the favor of Song Huizong. Yan Qing had also received Xiao Tang's instructions early, and after bowing to Zhao Ji again, he took out the jade On the flute, the song "Luan Hong" is played like a new oriole's first call, with a clear and melodious rhyme.
Zhao Ji, who is already an excellent bamboo tuner, can play songs and dances, has long been accustomed to the style of music adapted by Xiao Tang. When he listens to the Yanqing classical charm and sweet music, he is not only scratching his heart and liver, but also seems to be elated. Impressed by the music, he unconsciously felt sad. Yan Qing finished playing the flute, and then played "New Mandarin Ducks and Butterflies Dream" with a much more cheerful melody. Zhao Ji beamed, as if his mood had completely followed Yan Qing's. The rhythm rises and falls.
Zhao Ji was in a good mood, and then he talked about how to write lyrics for these new songs. If this faint emperor's literary attainments were still extremely high, Xiao Tang's ability in this area was naturally not as good as the literati of the Song Dynasty. What's more, , Xiao Tang also wanted to take this opportunity to cater to Song Huizong, and throw himself into the flattery that the officialdom had to flatter him. If he flattered him, the supreme ruler of the Song Dynasty, the return rate of benefit would be absolutely the highest. Huizong also thought clearly about how to get along with him through his description: do what he likes and show humiliation to him.
Although Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, seemed to be free-spirited and lenient towards others, he was not without suspicion of his ministers. Anyone who crossed the limit of tolerance in his heart would be no match for powerful ministers who had mastered their mental skills and methods.
Imperial decree. So is Cai Jing, so is Zheng Juzhong, so is Wang Fu... and the dignitaries in the court, whether they are loyal, traitorous or corrupt, all have their official careers rise and fall according to the temperament of this romantic emperor. It is the same. Xiao Tang
Now if we want to strengthen our power in the Great Song Dynasty, we cannot ignore this point.
If you want to be a hero, you must first be a jester.
As expected, they continued chatting in the alley, and Zhao Ji, who was in a good mood, turned to Xiao Tang and said, "Xiao Aiqing is an outstanding person, and it is too unfair to be just a soldier and prisoner."
I should have typed more... Well, but it's New Year's Eve, so I have to hurry up and finish writing this chapter. I can't keep typing in the room. After all, on the occasion of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, everyone has to
Have a good New Year. Although it’s a little rushed, I can’t cope with it. It’s not just the New Year. I hope everyone has good luck every year. Yun Xiaoye is here to wish you all a New Year. I also want to spend the New Year with my family~
