Chapter 567 Qingdeng: So soon there is a chance to show off54
Chapter 81 Qingdeng: So soon there is a chance to show off
"Hey~~Hey~~"
The light and melodious "Gion Minor" lingers in my ears.
There were noisy fights and continuous laughter in the tea shop.
The inside and outside of the house are filled with the enticing aroma of rice and the refreshing aroma of wine.
Countless gebikos walked out of their own houses, taking small steps and twisting the peaches that looked particularly round under their kimonos, turning them into beautiful scenery on the street.
The old and young men stood on the roadside like logs, looking at them infatuatedly, looking at these charming beauties with beautiful flowers and enchanting grace.
Both Aoto and Sanako were deeply attracted by this strange scene that was unprecedented in Edo.
Their eyes kept darting around, looking curiously at everyone, everything, and everything in their field of vision.
Goro Komaki turned sideways, stretched out his arms, and made a "please" gesture.
“Welcome to Kyoto’s largest flower street: Gion!”
Qingdeng, who slowly came back to his senses, was secretly speechless:
"Is this the famous Gion... It's better to see it than to hear it a hundred times."
Strictly speaking, flower streets in China and Japan are not the same thing.
China’s Flower Street specifically refers to the red light district where flowers and willows are found.
As for the flower street in Japan, it specifically refers to the geisha area.
Japanese Yuko is the venue that meets the Chinese definition of Flower Street.
According to traditional Japanese saying, Yukaku is Yukaku, and Flower Street is Flower Street. The two are not the same.
Yukaku is the so-called brothel. Typical representatives are Yoshiwara in Edo, Shimabara in Kyoto, and Shinmachi in Osaka. The female staff who provide special services are collectively called yukuro.
Flower Street is a serious social place, consisting of three major industries: tea shops, house rentals, and house buying.
Tea shops provide a place.
Shideya is a restaurant that delivers meals and prepares food and drinks.
The house is used as a gebuki agency and gebuki are dispatched.
The three industries have a clear division of labor and are closely connected.
Gebiko are female workers who engage in performing arts. Their main job is to entertain guests by playing musical instruments, singing songs, performing dances, etc. at banquets, and accompanying them to drink.
Geisha in the apprenticeship stage are called "maiko", and geisha and maiko are collectively called "gebiko".
The female owners of tea shops and house owners are called "Mama Sang".
The gebuki learned skills under the tutelage of Mama-san, a geisha, and performed songs and dances under the arrangement of Mama-san, a teahouse.
The wandering girls of Yukaku and the gebuki of Hanagai are two completely different professions.
The difference between the two... In a nutshell, the former is a prostitute, and the latter is a prostitute.
Gebuki originated from Kabuki.
In the early Edo period, Kabuki not only performed on the stage, but also worked part-time as a prostitute.
It was not until the subsequent development that the "erotic" attributes of kabuki were gradually separated, and gebuki became a new independent profession in the process of separation.
In the beginning, there were both male and female Kabuki actors. In addition to the kabuki performed by prostitutes, there were also many kabuki performed by boys. These actors were young and beautiful, and they not only performed business but also provided male sex services.
These prostitutes and young men often became the trigger for jealousy among the samurai, and they even used swords and guns.
Therefore, in 1629, the Edo shogunate ordered a ban on female kabuki on the grounds that it was corrupting customs, and then in 1648, it banned wazo kabuki.
From then on, in order to avoid regulations, kabuki was performed by adult males.
Since then, the rule that "Kabuki actors can only be adult males" has continued to this day.
After female kabuki was outlawed, female artists who originally relied on this industry to make a living had to find another way out and became wandering entertainers.
Among them, those who did not sell themselves as performers, but only provided singing and dancing performances, eventually became the pioneers of gebuki.
Before the Edo period, many traveling girls and geishas operated illegally and therefore did not have to pay taxes.
After the Tokugawa was founded and the world became peaceful, the shogunate began to register and manage gebiko and wandering girls in order to increase fiscal revenue and levy taxes on them.
By the mid-18th century, gebuki officially became a legal profession that could be operated openly. When paying taxes, you must write gebuki in the occupation column and pay taxes in the amount stipulated by law.
It was from this time on that the distinction between yūnyeo and gebuki was officially made, and the rule that gebuki only showed off their skills but not their bodies was also widely accepted at this time.
At first, gebuki were classified as lower-class entertainers, with a lower status than yōjo.
Theoretically speaking, gebuki cannot sell themselves - of course, this is only in theory.
A gebuki has fallen in love with a customer, and she accidentally had some intimate interactions outside of work. You can't control it, right?
Although gebuki are prohibited from prostitution, many of them take jobs secretly to earn some extra money.
Therefore, gebuki generally exhibits the "dual nature of the divine dog".
When you are ugly or poor, the gebuki sitting in front of you is a goddess who can only be watched from a distance but not played with, and will never tolerate your frivolity.
When you are a handsome man or a rich man, the gebuki sitting in front of you will become a female dog that dares to love and hate, and will risk everything for love, and you can ride it as you please.
Of course, gebuki prostitution is not allowed after all.
If the official receives a report, they will take over the investigation. If the situation is serious, the gebuki business license will be revoked.
Because of their low status, early gebuki were not allowed to wear complicated hairstyles or gorgeous kimonos.
However, as time passed, the economy developed, and the citizen class represented by merchants emerged, the status contrast between gebiko and wandering girls began to change.
Although the burghers had spare money, their social status was low and they were unable to interact with courtesans and other high-end ladies.
Therefore, the good-looking and cheap geisha seamlessly fills the entertainment needs of the citizen class.
In addition to being "high-quality and low-priced", they are different from the wandering girls who speak awkward "kuji" and play outdated tunes. The gebuki who often interact with the citizen class are very down-to-earth. They talk informally and sing.
The most popular songs nowadays, which makes geisha very popular and their status continues to rise.
[Note·Kuo Ci: A commonly used way of speaking by wandering girls, characterized by a very awkward accent, and an extra "Alins" affix at the end of the sentence]
Compared with yūjo, whose personal freedom is restricted and unable to leave the yūkō freely, gebuki, whose movements are not restricted, can better meet the diverse needs of customers.
Wealthy people often hire gebiko to perform at their residences, or as "rental girlfriends" to travel with.
In addition, the "freedom of love" of gebuki is also a huge advantage that gebuki cannot match.
Because yanderes make money from their bodies, yanderes, like modern idols, are strictly prohibited from falling in love.
If you fall in love with someone, that's fine as long as it doesn't affect your business. But if you can't take care of customers properly, or if you do something like elope, then you'd better pray that you won't be caught.
This is not the case with gebuki.
Because they rely on crafts to make a living, they can fall in love boldly and freely.
Whether to marry a talented and beautiful woman, or to be with a wealthy businessman and noble man, it all depends on the geimaiko's pleasure.
There are always good stories about "the handsome samurai and the unparalleled beauty gebiko marry" in the market.
Kyoto is the birthplace of gebuki.
Over the years, Gion has gained an indescribable splendor inside and outside.
An old brick road.
Antique row of buildings.
The air of luxury and glitz.
Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the gebuki dancing in and out of the streets of Gion.
Wearing a flower bun on her head, a kimono with furisode sleeves, a sash around her waist, and thick-soled clogs on her waist and feet - this is the standard dress of a Gebiko.
[Note: Furisode kimono: that is, long-sleeved kimono, the style of kimono for unmarried women, with sleeves reaching almost the instep, bright colors, and gorgeous patterns as the main features]
Gebuki's hair accessories are very gorgeous, especially the flower hairpins on their heads, which have a specific style every month. January is pine, bamboo and plum blossoms, February is plum blossoms, March is rapeseed, April is cherry blossoms, and May is iris.
, June is hydrangea, July is Gion Uchiwa fan, August is morning glory, September is platycodon, October is chrysanthemum, November is red leaves, and December is theater billboard style.
It's February, so if you look around, you can see that all the gebuki on the street are wearing exquisite plum blossom-style hairpins on their heads, forming a unique plum blossom forest.
Gebuki's hairstyle is also very special.
Younger gebuki generally wear their hair in a "peach-cut" bun, where the top hair is tightened and the temples are coiled into a bun. Viewed from the front, the hairstyle looks like a peach. Older gebuki wear their hair in a "red deer child" bun.
, Different from Peach's round bun, Chiluzi's bun looks like a pentagon when viewed from the back.
In addition to their hairstyle and hairpins, gebuki's shoes and belts are all different from ordinary girls.
The soles of the thick-soled clogs under their feet are as thick as 15 centimeters. The color of the clogs of different classes of gebuki will be different. The shoelaces of young kabuki with peach buns are red, while the laces of older kabukis with red kikako buns are
Gebuki's shoelaces are light red.
As for the obi they use, it is called a "sash". The length of the sashes is five times that of the average kimono obi (3-5 meters), and some sashes are even as long as 7 meters. The patterns on the sashes are very rich and luxurious.
, the gebuki's steps are graceful, and the belt hanging behind her is very attractive.
When gebuki walk on the street, they always hold a handbag called "Tomori" in their arms, which consists of an upper Tomori (Japanese small bag) and a lower bamboo cage or wooden cage. Tomori It is usually used to carry handkerchiefs, fans, pocket paper, toothpicks, lipstick and other essential items for gebuki to attend banquets.
Although Edo also had areas where gebuki and gebuki gathered, it did not form such a large "industrial complex" as Gion.
It is reported that there are more than 3,000 gebuki in Gion.
It was the first time for Ayoto to see so many gebuki, and he accidentally became a little fascinated by them.
It’s really just a little bit! However...
Suddenly, Qingden felt a needle-like chill stabbing his skin.
Qingden shivered, and then looked in the direction of the coldness - Sanazi squinted her eyes, staring at him expressionlessly.
This expression on his face, this look, seems to be saying: Hey, you seem to like gebuki very much?
Sanako was jealous more than anyone else, and she held the most vehement objections to Qingden's ambition of "marrying three wives and starting a big family."
In an instant, Qingdou corrected his gaze, not daring to look at the gebuki on the street anymore, and looked straight at the air in front of him.
The majesty of his demeanor and the solemnity of his expression are like the best annotation of the word "gentleman".
"This is Sumireya, one of the most popular teahouses in Gion."
"That's Tomaya, who trained the now famous gebuki: Yukiyo."
"This Shideya often cooperates with major tea shops in Gion."
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Led by Goro Komaki, the group walked around Gion with stops.
Goro Komaki was very familiar with Gion.
Not only was he familiar with the topography of Gion, but he also had detailed information on various teahouses, houses, and houses in Gion at his fingertips.
When Qingdeng saw this, he couldn't help but joked:
"Mr. Komaki, you are so familiar with Gion. Do you think you frequent this place often?"
Goro Komaki smiled.
Then he turned his head and looked directly at Qingdeng, his expression extremely serious:
"Let's talk, let's make trouble, there are some jokes you can't make."
At the same time, Omachi turned his head sideways and cast a sharp, needle-piercing gaze at Komaki Goro - it was so similar to the look Sanako used to glare at Aitobo just now.
"Feel sorry……"
Qingdeng, who knew how frightening such a "kind look" was, apologized smoothly.
"Don't underestimate Gion, I didn't bring you to watch gebuki."
As he spoke, Goro Komaki changed into a serious tone.
“Gion is one of the largest gathering places in Kyoto.”
"Businessmen discuss business here."
"Drunkards drink here."
"The talented people discuss poetry here."
"Samurai exchange martial arts here."
"Naturally, it is indispensable for people with lofty ideals to discuss important matters of family and country here."
Goro Komaki tilted his head and put his right palm on his right auricle.
"Listen...prick your ears gently, and you will hear a lot of southern and northern accents."
When Qingdeng heard the words, he immediately held his breath and concentrated, listening attentively.
The talent "Perceiver of Wind +1" is activated.
Kyoto dialect, Osaka Benichi, Edo accent, Choshu accent, Satsuma dialect... all kinds of accents and accents poured directly into Aonto's ears.
"People with lofty ideals often gather in Gion for meetings."
"People come and go, and Gion, where scholars, farmers, and merchants are crowded together, is really a place that hides itself from others."
"They even hired and bribed gebuki, who often dealt with people from all walks of life and had a high degree of freedom, to be their eyes and ears to help collect intelligence and find out the news."
"Tachibana-kun, this is my suggestion to you - since you are the governor of Gyeonggi Town responsible for maintaining public security in Kyoto, you should list Gion as a key surveillance area."
"If you're lucky, you might be able to collect a lot of useful information here."
After hearing this, Qingdeng glanced around the surrounding street scene, and then solemnly thanked:
"Mr. Gu Mu, thank you very much. Your advice is very useful to me."
Komugoro smiled slightly.
"You're welcome. My wife and I have lived in Kyoto for many years and both have deep feelings for this city. We hope more than anyone else that Kyoto can return to its former stability as soon as possible. If I can contribute to the long-term stability of Kyoto, I will spare no effort. ."
As soon as Komaki Goro finished speaking——
"Hey! Have we made it clear? In 7 days, I want to see 100 taels of gold! Otherwise, your shop will be demolished!"
A sudden shout attracted the attention of Qingdeng and others.
I saw five fierce warriors with swords on their waists, rushing like wolves and tigers into a tea shop not far away.
When nearby pedestrians saw this, they all sped up and tried to avoid it.
Gu Muwulang raised his eyebrows and said quietly:
"Oh, we are really enemies of each other. Aren't these the Yakuza of Kusunoki Group?"
Qingteng of the Nanmu Group was in Wulang's shop just this morning. Through the stories of Gu Mu, his wife and the elderly, he learned in detail about the past and present life of this organization.
The tea shop that these five Yakuza gang members broke into exuded a simple atmosphere, both in terms of the area and the surrounding decoration.
Presumably this is just an ordinary, civilian shop.
When the thugs from the Kusunoki group forced their way in, the shopkeeper—a short middle-aged man—knelt down on the ground, bent over, with three fingers on the ground, his posture as humble as dust.
"My lords, we are just a small family and we really can't afford that much money! Do you think this money will be enough?"
As he spoke, the shopkeeper took out a money bag from his arms, untied it, and pushed it forward.
The money bag was filled with glittering gold. At a rough count, there were about 6 or 70 taels, but definitely not 100 taels.
The leader of the Yakuza—he had a conspicuous diagonal scar on the left corner of his mouth—kicked the pile of money away.
Crash clatter...gold coins rolled down.
"Cut the nonsense!"
The scarred face raised his eyebrows, showing his fierce look.
"You businessmen all know how to eat, drink and have fun on weekdays! What's the matter? When you eat, drink and play with women, you will have money. When I ask you to donate a sum of money to support the great cause of respecting the king and fighting the barbarians, why do you happen to have no money?
"
As soon as Scarface finished speaking, his companions behind him chirped in agreement:
"That's right!"
"You businessmen only have yellow and white things in your eyes and have no feelings for your family and country!"
"The country is in trouble! The Western Barbarians may attack at any time! Every penny of your funding will be used as our strength to fight against the Western Barbarians in the future!"
Faced with the blame from the thugs, the shopkeeper curled up into a ball, looked pale and did not dare to speak.
At this moment, a sassy female voice, accompanied by footsteps approaching from far away, came from the inner room of the teahouse.
"Please come back!"
Immediately afterwards, a woman in her 30s, wearing a blue kimono and a light purple sash, rushed out and glared at the Yakuza without fear.
Judging from her aura, she should be the mamasang of this tea shop.
"Don't go too far! Even if we are collecting funds for future revolts, there are so many tea shops with great businesses in Gion, buying houses, and moving out of houses. Why do you only come to us? This money is already all we can do.
Take out everything!”
Mamasang's scolding did not make Scarface angry - he swept his gaze, carefully looked at the other person from head to toe, and then showed an intriguing smile.
Then, Scarface strode towards Mama Sang.
When Mamasang saw this, she immediately realized something, her expression changed, and she subconsciously turned around to run away.
However, it was too late.
Scarface stepped forward and grabbed Mama Sang's clothes by the back collar.
"You, what are you going to do?"
Although she struggled hard, how could she, a weak woman, break free from the control of a grown man?
"I made it very clear before, right? If you don't pay enough 100 taels of gold, your store will be demolished."
"As a result, not only did you not pay enough, you also spoke rudely to us."
"Hey! Kids, demolish this shabby shop! Let others have a good look at the consequences of disobeying the great cause of the king and fighting the barbarians!"
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PS: The story in this chapter of "people with lofty ideals come to extort money and molest women" is a historical fact, and it is not a vulgar plot written by Bao Baozi. The reality is so vulgar, what can I do?
