After Mi Heng visited the General's Mansion for the first time, he immediately reported to the Ministry of Etiquette. Although Kong Rong felt a little strange, he always felt that Mi Heng's attitude towards Bai Gong was a bit submissive, but there was no reason for embarrassment, and he directly
Mi Heng arranged for him to be his deputy.
Mi Heng's reputation is still very high, and Kong Rong's arbitrary promotion has not attracted any criticism...
Sun Ce was in a hurry to pay homage to his late father, and after receiving the tribute donated by Bai Tu himself to express his grief, he set off for Wu Commandery again.
However, as the "first achievement" of the three-pronged army to achieve important results, we should also celebrate it in Jinling.
The reason why we brought Ling Tong back was not only to commend him for his pioneering achievements, but also to serve as the representative of the Central Army!
The news that Huangzu of Jiangxia was crowned the head and that the people were overjoyed to welcome Master Wang had spread throughout the city of Jinling.
Although in the Chengji world, only the "war generals" in the army are real humans, and other Jizao soldiers are trained by "manpower", but... war still means more taxes and corvee.
At this time, "always fighting" and "always winning" gave the people completely different feelings.
Even Cao Pi and others had already learned the news - after all, Bai Tu had no intention of hiding it, but instead tried his best to publicize it to stabilize the rear.
"Boda, it's only been less than a month since the war began. My father and Yuan Shao still don't know how the battle is going. Then Huang Zu has already been defeated... What should we do?" Cao Pi asked anxiously.
Cao Pi originally expected that while Bai Tu's main force was still trapped in Jingzhou, his father would have defeated Yuan Shao and unified the north.
In this way, it is entirely possible to ask them back - then Bai Tu will be at a disadvantage and will most likely accept Cao Cao's conditions.
This was also the best development Cao Pi could think of before coming...
However, looking at it now, the guys in Jingzhou are really unreliable. They actually lost an important town to the General's Mansion so quickly. Can we still count on them?
"Whether the lord can defeat Yuan Shao is not something that we, thousands of miles away, can predict and help. What we can do now is to learn more about the general's palace... I also ask the young master to calm down and attend the meeting at the general's palace later.
Celebration party." Sima Lang said.
Sima Lang is very talented, but he is not the type who can plan the overall situation like Xun Yu and Lu Su.
Regardless of his status, or his talents and experience, all he needs to do is take care of the things in front of him.
To a certain extent, being able to accurately recognize this point, understand the goals that one should focus on, and not distract from other people's affairs is also Sima Lang's excellence.
In contrast, Yang Xiu, who is about the same as him and even smarter, does not have this kind of self-knowledge...
"Celebration party... Well, I'll try my best." Cao Pi tried his best to look happy. Although others wouldn't believe it after seeing it, he couldn't put on a sad face.
"Actually, you can learn from Master Bang and try to relax as much as possible. Those who seek personal gain in an 'enemy country' should avoid rushing for quick success," Sima Lang said.
At first, when Sima Lang found out that there was actually a "connected customer" in the team, he felt very uncomfortable - what kind of stall is this, and there is a connected customer?
But the more I thought about it, the more wrong it became...
It’s the first time I’ve seen someone go to an “enemy country” to be a hostage and then stuffed his back door into it. How unthinkable is this?
Fortunately, Cao Bang usually has little sense of presence and does not give random orders, so Sima Lang can just pretend that he cannot see him.
But recently, Sima Lang discovered that Cao Bang was in a very relaxed state, and even often went to the theater in Jinling to watch plays, as if nothing was wrong!
Although it didn't play any role, Sima Lang felt that Proton should be like this on the surface. As for things that required a lot of attention, either keep it behind your back or leave it to others...for example, just leave it to him.
Cao Pi's appearance of worrying about his "homeland" can easily bring additional risks.
"Study with her? Are you heartless? Watch dramas all day long?" Cao Pi curled his lips when he heard this.
There is no conclusion as to when opera first appeared...but if we talk about singing and dancing, there was "Nuo opera" during the Shang Dynasty - a "drama" in which people danced and sang during sacrifices.
However, this has no performance nature, and its main function is to offer sacrifices. In the pre-Qin period, the "Ode" in the "Book of Songs" could be sung for entertainment.
It's just that feature films are still very rare. It was only during the Tang Dynasty that dramas with plot structures began to emerge in large numbers and became popular...
Although Bai Tu can't sing, he has consulted a lot of relevant information. He gathered actors before and quickly formed a group of opera troupes in a short period of time. The performance form is mainly about telling stories. Currently, they are performing in various places in Yangzhou, and their repertoire is "General"
From the government!
Yan Xiang couldn't stand Bai Tu's behavior at first, but later he gradually understood that it was not just entertainment, but also a way to consolidate his "reputation" and promote "orthodoxy" among the people.
If it weren't allowed in other places, Bai Tu would even want to start it outside of Yangzhou!
At least in Yangzhou, there are not only singing in the city, but also performances in rural areas and villages - firstly, it is subsidized by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and secondly...whenever you go to perform, prominent families from all over the country have to show their appreciation, even if some
They felt awkward after watching the show, but seeing the signboard of the General's Mansion, they gritted their teeth and endured it.
However, new plays are generally launched from the theaters in Jinling, and now there are many noble people who have moved to Jinling specifically for the theater.
"This gentleman is very sincere. He lowers his head when answering no questions. Qing'er will go and talk more carefully. Please visit Cao Temple when you have time..."
Speaking of Cao Bang, Cao Bang arrived, and there was only a sound of humming, and Cao Bang was back.
"What are you singing about? Who are you inviting to your home? You don't have to go to the ancestral hall to be a guest!" Cao Pi asked unhappily.
"Why go to the ancestral hall? Cao Ancestral Hall refers to the underworld! It's not your... our family's ancestral hall." Cao Bang took it for granted to popularize science.
The idea of the underworld had already sprouted in the Han Dynasty. Although it was not common, Cao Pi understood it.
only……
Is it lacking in virtue? The underworld directly said that the name was not good, and even called it "Cao Temple"... Did they provoke you? You are a bunch of unruly people!
"I am a gentleman, why do you invite me to the underworld?" Cao Pi still said angrily.
"It's not the real underworld, it's a metaphor... We the audience know that the dead used to live in that place, but the scholar doesn't know..." Cao Bang explained.
"Scholar? There is such a stupid scholar?"
"This is called expression! Even if you tell me, you won't understand." Cao Bang looked disdainful.
Well, I promised Cao Pi at the beginning that I would listen to him after coming to Jinling, but...the promise did not mean that Cao Bang would keep his word.
Cao Pi was about to have a fit when Sima Lang on the side asked first, "Is this a new play? I haven't heard it before, what is it about?"
How could Sima Lang not know the purpose behind this opera?
For Sima Lang, with his eyes and ears closed, analyzing the new plays coming out of Jinling can also reveal some of the guiding arrangements of the General's Mansion!
"It was Xiaobai, a Shanyue girl, who was kidnapped when he was a child. Fortunately, a Han boy saved him... Ten years later, the Shanyue girl came out of the mountain to repay the boy's kindness. The two fell in love and got married, and the Shanyue girl is still there.
I learned medical skills in medical school and saved many people."
Halfway through Cao Bang's words, Cao Pi interrupted doubtfully: "Is this encouraging intermarriage with other races? People who are not of my race must have different minds... What is the general's plan?"
"Humph! Yes, at the end of today, there were a few bad guys who said the same thing. They also said that Xiaobai was Shanyue's spy and was very bad!" Cao Bang said and gave Cao Pi a sideways look.
"Then what?" Sima Lang stopped Cao Pi and continued to ask.
"I don't know, it won't be updated until fifteen." Cao Bang said helplessly.
Sima Lang nodded with thoughtfulness in his eyes. Cao Pi also saw it and couldn't help but ask: "What did Boda find?"
"If nothing else happens... Chen Gong, who is embracing Shanyue in the south, may have made some progress!" Although Sima Lang was guessing, his tone was very certain.
Yes, at the beginning of the year, the General Mansion actually prepared two new dramas. One is about a heroine who joins the army on behalf of her father during the invasion of aliens to protect her family and country and fight against the cruel and tyrannical aliens. This was recognized by the General Mansion, and not only was she not held accountable.
He hid his identity, was awarded formal military exploits and military ranks, and finally returned with glory;
The other part is about a foreign woman who repays her kindness and falls in love with and gets married to the Han youth who helped her when she was a child. However, she is criticized by supporters of the defense of Yi and Xia. The foreign woman is framed and imprisoned. It rains heavily...
More than a few years later, the two children succeeded in the talent selection test. Finally, under the auspices of the General's Office, their mother was rescued and the whole family reunited.
Which of the two dramas to watch specifically is waiting for the situation on the South Route Army side. If everything goes well, it will be the second drama. If Chen Gong messes up, Wuyang Wuyang's Wuling Man and Shan Yue will all come back to bite them.
Then go to the first one.
The recent news from Chen Gong made Bai Tu determined to star in the second drama. In the role of the etiquette master, Bai Tu left it to the great Confucians who criticized the drama "The Peacock Flies Southeast" as being immoral.
However, the specific news of the Southern Route Army has not spread among the people - Chen Gong has only obtained the support of some Guyue tribes and has not achieved any results. Naturally, it is not suitable to celebrate the victory now.
Sima Lang knew that these theater troupes, especially those in Jinling, had the shadow of the General's Mansion behind them, so he was very sensitive to this new play!
"Huaifu Shanyue? What progress will be made?" Cao Pi still didn't understand.
"Since we are talking about intermarriage among the people, there must be a large number of Shanyue...perhaps the Guyue tribe, who are willing to move closer to the General's Mansion, and even agree to move out of the mountains and forests." Sima Lang's understanding was very accurate.
"Boda! What about Xiaobai? Will he be happy in the future?" Cao Bang asked quickly.
Cao Bang had discovered before that Sima Lang... obviously didn't listen to plays very much, and he didn't look like someone who could make up stories, but he guessed the plot very accurately.
"There should be a lot of hardships, but... in the end, the unlucky ones will definitely be those great scholars. After some hardships, the General's Mansion will bring the story to a perfect ending. If Mr. Bang is afraid of being uncomfortable, you can wait until all the plays are released before joining us.
Look." Sima Lang said.
"Eh? How do you know that the General's Mansion will come out? The General's Mansion hasn't even appeared in the drama yet!" Cao Bang asked doubtfully.
"Haha, I guessed it." Sima Lang twitched the corner of his mouth.
Nonsense! Which drama doesn’t have the General’s Mansion in it? Can every drama have a strong sense of presence?
The previous one that the Ministry of Punishment participated in the production of tells the story of a young widow who was tortured and beaten, and was eventually beheaded in front of the public. Her injustice caused the sky to send an omen, which made people feel heartbroken... The next scene showed the little widow's father, who returned from training at the Ministry of Punishment and was beheaded.
He was awarded an official position in the Ministry of Justice, returned to his hometown to investigate the case, and brought order to the chaos.
Sima Lang also admires Bai Tu now - the General's Mansion blatantly subsidizes itself every time and smears shit on the faces of old officials!
It's so straightforward, but the common people just accept this...