Zhang Chuncai has only been in Shendu for a long time. In just two months, he was promoted from Shendu Lieutenant to Shendu Order. This speed is already incredible.
It is not his turn to hold the position of Prime Minister Zongzhengji.
But Li Mu's attitude was also very obvious. He would not give this position to Zhang Chun, and he would no longer care about the imperial examination.
This was a naked threat, but the six people were helpless because he had the qualifications to threaten.
In this matter, no one of the six Zhongshu Shens from Zhongshu Province could be left out, but Li Mu could not be left out. Even if he was threatened, he could only grit his teeth and admit it.
He was just a small Zongzhengsi Cheng, and compared with the major events of the imperial examination, it was not worth mentioning.
Half an hour later, Li Mu left Zhongshu Province.
Cui Ming paced in the minister's office and murmured: "Zongzheng Temple, Zongzheng Temple again, why is it always Zongzheng Temple? What does this person want to do?"
Li Mu left Zhongshu Province and did not return to the Yamen or go home. Instead, he came to Miaoyinfang.
"Brother-in-law, you haven't been here for a long time."
"I just learned a new song. I'll play it to my brother-in-law later."
"Where's my brother-in-law's little follower? Why didn't he come today?"
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In the backyard of Miaoyinfang, Yinyin, Xiao Qiliu and other women surrounded Li Mu, chattering. Li Mu could only say: "I have been busy with official work recently. I will come see you when I have time."
He called Yinyin aside and asked, "Is there a theater in Shendu where you can talk to?"
Yinyin asked doubtfully: "Brother-in-law, why are you asking this? Do you want to listen to a play? The owner of the theater has a theater in his hands, and the business is pretty good on weekdays..."
Li Mudao: "Call your boss out."
Although Yinyin didn't know what Li Mu wanted to do, she still obediently called the owner of Miaoyinfang.
The owner of Miaoyinfang was a middle-aged woman. When she saw Li Mu, her face was filled with smiles. She trotted towards him and said, "Oh, Mr. Li, what kind of wind is blowing today? It blew you away."
coming……"
In the past, Miaoyinfang was just an ordinary music studio in Shendu. There are dozens of music studios like this in Shendu. The musicians in the music studio would sometimes be bullied when they met powerful guests.
Ever since Jiang Zhe was beheaded, such a thing has never happened.
All of this is naturally because of Li Mu.
The master of Miaoyinfang had already given orders that whenever Li Captou comes here in the future, Lefang will not take any money from him and will arrange the best position for him. With such a backer in the capital, she can make money with peace of mind in the future.
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Li Mu asked straight to the point: "I heard that the shop owner has a theater in Shendu?"
The middle-aged woman was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and said: "Captain Li, do you like to listen to the opera? I will arrange it for you. Just ask, whatever you want to hear, I will arrange it for you..."
Li Mu explained: "I'm not here to listen to the show, but I have something I want to ask the owner of."
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Lihua House is located in Ruyi Square, Shendu. It is a well-known theater in the square. The elegant people in Shendu like to hang out in theaters, music squares and other places.
Although actors and actresses have a low status and are often looked down upon by people, drama is an elegant art in the eyes of the powerful in the capital city. Many powerful people have musicians and actors in their homes so that they can listen to them sing and dance at any time, especially
Women are the most important.
Some noble ladies in Shendu are good at this. It is said that in the West Palace, one of the late emperor's concubines was a famous actress in Shendu at that time. Later, she was favored by the late emperor, and a sparrow flew onto a branch and became a phoenix...
When the late emperor was still alive, he was very fond of drama and would often gather his ministers to watch the performances of palace actors. The opera culture in Shendu arose at that time and has not declined to this day.
"Abandoning your wife and children, and then trying to kill them all. Such beasts are simply useless as human beings..."
"That is to say, there is such a story in the play, but in reality, how can there be such heartless people?"
"Reality is often scarier than drama, but the scene in the end when the heartless person was struck by lightning was too satisfying..."
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Several guests walked out of the Lihua Building, still discussing a new play that had just been released in the building a few days ago.
The play is called "Chen Shimei" and it tells the story of a heartless man who abandons his wife and his own flesh and blood in order to marry a princess and enjoy glory and wealth. He even goes to the extent of murdering people to silence him. He is eventually tried by an upright official, who incurs divine punishment and has him imprisoned.
The story of death.
The plot of this play has twists and turns, the stories are interlocking, there are many reversals, and the ending is very satisfying. Once it was released, it quickly spread in the capital. Many theaters have already sensed the business opportunity and bought the script from Lihua House at a high price, preparing to imitate it.
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The storytellers in teahouses and Goulan are a step ahead of them, weaving the drama into stories and performing them vividly to attract customers.
On the streets of Shendu, there are also passers-by humming lines from the play "Chen Shimei" while walking. Shendu has not had such a good play for a long time. Once it was released, it became very popular among the people.
Zhongshu Province.
A chief official was sitting in the government office, sorting out the policies for the imperial examination that had been formulated, while humming: "Sue the prince-in-law of the dynasty for deceiving the emperor, despising the emperor, killing his wife and children, and losing his conscience..."
This was a new play that he and his wife heard at a theater in Shendu yesterday when he was taking a bath. The lines in it were so classic that he memorized them after listening to them once.
Humming, he suddenly felt a chill running down his spine, and his whole body shivered involuntarily.
He turned around and saw Cui Ming, the left servant, standing behind him, his face as dark as water.
The chief officer was startled, immediately stood up, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty the Minister!"
Cui Ming asked with a cold face: "What were you talking about just now?"
The manager said anxiously: "It's a few lines from a play, sung casually by my subordinate..."
Cui Ming said coldly: "Sing it again."
After the host was stunned for a moment, he sang honestly: "Sue a lawsuit against the prince-in-law of the dynasty, who deceived the king, despised the emperor, killed his wife and children, and lost his conscience..."
Seeing the Master's face getting darker and darker, he finally realized something, his face turned pale, and he quickly explained: "Sir, please don't get me wrong, this consort who killed his wife and son is the consort in the play, and definitely not you!
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Cui Ming's face turned even more ugly and he asked, "Which theater in Shendu is this play from?"
The host said: "It's called "Chen Shimei", and it's being sung in almost all theaters. It's said that it even reached the palace yesterday. Several empresses from the West Palace specially called a theater troupe to perform in the palace..."
After he finished speaking, a palace maid knocked on the door, walked in, and said: "Prince-in-law, the ladies have summoned a team to listen to a play in the West Palace later. Her Royal Highness the Princess has also entered the palace, and asked the slaves to come and invite you..."
Cui Ming asked: "What show are you listening to?"
The palace maid said: "It's called "Chen Shimei" and it has been sung outside the palace."
Cui Ming said with a sullen face: "Go back and tell the princess that I still have important things to do here. If I can't get away, I won't go over..."
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"Killing his wife and son, he had no conscience. He forced Han Qi to death in the temple. He took the paper to the lobby of the master and gritted his teeth. Which crime are you doing..."
Li Mu hummed a play and came to Shendu Yamen.
"Chen Shimei" was promoted by him with the help of the master of Miaoyinfang. A classic is a classic. Once it was released, it became popular in Shendu. This is also thanks to the late emperor. If he hadn't been fond of opera and had vigorously supported the literary and art industry in Shendu, he would not have done it.
This kind of opera is very popular today.
The otherworldly version of the guillotine case is just a warm-up for what he is about to do. The real highlight is yet to come.
The action of the Ministry of Personnel was not fast. It took half a month before Zhang Chun received the letter of appointment from the Ministry of Personnel.
From today on, in addition to being the Order of the Divine Capital, he also has another identity, Zongzhengji Cheng.
In the Shendu Yanei, Li Mu looked at Zhang Chun and asked seriously: "Old Zhang, have you thought about it. This time, you will offend Princess Yunyang, offend the royal family, offend the old party, offend many, many people..."
Zhang Chun's eyes were firm and he said: "Needless to say, I and Cui Ming are incompatible with each other!"
Li Mu nodded and said: "Then go..."
Zhang Cundao: "I have one more question."
Li Mu asked: "What's the problem?"
Zhang Chun looked at him and asked, "Why haven't you heard that His Majesty summoned you recently?"
Speaking of this matter, Li Mu felt a little embarrassed. The two of them had never seen each other since the last time the Queen broke into his dream and saw something he shouldn't have seen.
Whether in reality or in a dream.
When they were closest to each other, even when they were going to court, there was still a curtain between them.
Li Mudao: "Your Majesty and I have some misunderstandings."
"Misunderstanding?" Zhang Chun's face turned pale and he said nervously: "What misunderstanding?"
Li Mu shook his head and said, "It's not convenient to tell you this."
"Inconvenient?" Zhang Chun thought for a while and seemed to realize something. As a middle-aged man, he knew very well what things can most affect the relationship between men and women.
If there is disharmony in one aspect, it will be difficult to achieve harmony in other aspects.
He looked at Li Mu and reluctantly said: "My jar of medicinal wine is under the table in my room. Take it with you when you go back..."
