Daming kill

Chapter 271 Restless Nanjing
At the beginning of December in the 16th year of Chongzhen, a play in which Yue Fei defeated the golden soldiers was being staged in a high-end theater building in Nanjing.

There are almost no empty seats in the expensive theater building.

It is probably because of the wind and rain in today's country, and whenever the play reaches an exciting point, the audience will always applaud.

Liu Rushi, who was in the midst of it and was wearing Confucian men's clothing, was no exception.

"This Ruan Jizhi is just an ordinary person, but the troupe's performance is really good, and the lyrics are also well written." Liu Rushi couldn't help saying to the maid beside him after applauding once.

Liu Rushi, who used to be a famous prostitute, has some attainments in poetry, music and fu. Such praise shows that the play is really good.

The servant girl smiled and said: "Madam is right. The Ruan family troupe's name Jinling No. [-] is not a bragging rights. Although the master doesn't like Mr. Ruan's character, he also highly respects his literary talents. And I watch this play The arrangement is also wonderful, and it is very good at winning the hearts of the people today."

Ruan Jizhi, who is being talked about by the two, is called Ruan Dacheng, a collection of characters, Jinshi in the 44th year of Wanli (1616), once listed in Donglin, a disciple of Gao Panlong, the leader of the Donglin Party and one of the Eight Gentlemen of Donglin.

However, after Ruan Dacheng became an official, he attached to Wei Zhongxian for various reasons and became the actual opponent of the Donglin Party. Naturally, his character and reputation plummeted, and he was resigned for treason in the Chongzhen Dynasty.

Ruan Dacheng has a bad reputation, but he was a very famous dramatist in the late Ming Dynasty, and he was very good at using drama to carry out political propaganda.Its famous "Double Gold List" uses the characters in the play to allude to Donglin, Dongchang and himself, and then defend themselves.

"Well, no matter what else. This play has a heart! The current situation really needs a hero who can turn the tide like Yue Wumu, and courtiers who can spot and appreciate heroes with insight. It's just..." Liu Rushi clicked After nodding, he shook his head helplessly.

Although Liu Rushi has a high attainment in poetry and music, what really makes her famous is that she likes to talk about current affairs with others, especially her own independent thinking, so that even her maids can comment on current affairs and can say something Three or four.

However, because Liu Rushi married Qian Qianyi, the leader of the Donglin Party who was over half a century old because of admiration a few years ago, he inevitably became more inclined to the current situation.

"Just what?" Liu Rushi, a scholar at the next table, interrupted suddenly, obviously listening to them.

It is quite normal to have mutual comments or discussions between acquaintances or strangers while watching a play, and it is also a hobby of many people.

Turning his head and glanced back, Liu Rushi habitually put on a smile, then lightly cupped his hands at the scholar and said, "I just don't know who is the traitor in the court?"

The scholar just instinctively arched his hands in return, and was taken aback immediately after hearing the words.

Using jokes to talk about politics is a common phenomenon nowadays. Common people don't understand it, but most scholars know it well. Therefore, scholars often think deeply about the meaning after watching a play. Of course, everyone's understanding is often different.

After bowing his head and thinking for a moment, the scholar revealed a dazed expression.

However, just as he was about to say something, a lady from an unknown family who was at the same table with the scholar suddenly sighed loudly: "I don't know if the young man named Li Ping will become Yue Wumu in our court, just listen to him." What he did was somewhat similar to Yue Wumu's, such a hero is admirable. I heard that he hasn't married yet?"

"Could you be tempted? I heard that Li Ping came to power from a poor soldier. He didn't even have a word. I'm afraid it's very vulgar. You have to think about it." Another probably at the same table The young lady who was his boudoir best friend laughed immediately.

The scholar's face was a little embarrassed, and he had no choice but to turn his energy back to the table and say: "Don't talk nonsense. Mr. Li came from a wealthy family since he was a child, but he was exiled to the countryside after suffering hardships, but he is not at all vulgar. "

"Really?" The two young ladies were obviously not convinced.

"How could I lie to you! Then Li Zongbing is Qi Wuyi's fellow villager. He has read military books since he was a child, and his family education is also excellent. Otherwise, you would think that he is not only good at using soldiers, but also knows how to train soldiers, especially good at firearms." Where did it come from? How can it be possible if you don’t know the big characters? Besides, how could Zuo Liangyu, that plague god’s army, have such an outlier?”

"So that's the case. I saw it with my own eyes that Li Zongbing's soldiers and horses did not commit any crimes against Minqiu. It is not a rumor. I have always been very puzzled by why I am so unique in this turbid current. I understand what you said. , It is said that Qi Wuyi's soldiers were like that back then." A businessman at another table suddenly joined in and said.

"Extremely true."

"It's really like that."

"I heard……"

In an instant, the entire surrounding tables began to join in the discussion about Li Ping, and the discussion became more and more heated. Many people didn't even watch the play, and at the same time, many people couldn't hear the play that was still singing on the stage. .

Because of this, Liu Rushi and her maid looked at each other in blank dismay.

Although they have only been in Nanjing for a few days, this is not the first time they have heard that Li Ping's name has been so hotly discussed. This name has become the hottest word in the streets and alleys of Nanjing these days.

Near Xiangyin County, with [-] soldiers and horses, wiped out Zhang Xianzhong's [-] main force, who was in full swing, and then continued to pursue Zhang Xianzhong, who led millions of people to escape to Sichuan. Such an exaggerated record is so dazzling that no one can ignore it. , but also set off a huge response.

After a closer look, the people who were already stunned were even more shocked.

In just over half a year, Li Ping attacked Qizhou, fought Daye, attacked Wuchang, seized Mianyang, defeated Hanchuan, Xiayuezhou, and fought a series of vicious battles as if he had been born out of nowhere. He tried his best to reverse the corrupt situation in Huguang, and directly beat Zhang Xianzhong away.

The key is not yet lost.

This is like a shot in the arm for the officials and people in Nanzhili who are frightened by the country's decadence, especially the chaos in Huguang, which is close at hand.

As a result, Li Ping's name began to spread directly among the people and spread rapidly, and then spread to the ears of Liu Rushi, who had been living in Yushan, Changshu County, Suzhou Prefecture since his marriage.

Liu Rushi, who has always been worried about the world today, immediately decided to come to Nanjing to learn more information.

However, even though he has already heard several versions about Li Ping's situation, including the version that the scholar is talking about, Liu Rushi decided to listen to it carefully this time. This version seems to be catching up from behind and gradually occupying the mainstream, and it is indeed more logical in terms of organization. Convinced.

But even when such a heated discussion was ignited, there was a tough-looking young man in a loose robe near the door, but he continued to stare at her unscrupulously.

This made Liu Rushi, who had already noticed it, very uncomfortable.

In fact, this young man in robes became dull shortly after he entered the theater, obviously he couldn't listen to the theater at all.But he didn't leave either, he just took advantage of the convenience of sitting at the back to focus on the layout of the building and the people listening to the opera, and soon focused on Liu Rushi.

The middle-aged wealthy businessman who came with the young man in robes finally couldn't help but asked with a smile, "Has General Shi never seen a woman dressed as a man?"

This young man in robes turned out to be Shi Ming.

"Why, you can tell that she is a woman disguised as a man? I thought you didn't see it." Shi Ming was a little surprised.

The middle-aged wealthy businessman was stunned for a moment, and replied with a strange expression: "Why can't you see it? This...isn't this obvious?"

Embarrassment was instantly written on Shi Ming's face, probably because he felt embarrassed for treating the ancients as fools.

"Do you want to know who she is?" The middle-aged wealthy businessman tactfully did not continue to struggle.

"How do you know each other?"

"Of course. Hedong Junliu Rushi was once a celebrity in Nanjing, especially on the Qinhuai River. I have been lucky enough to meet a few times, and she is good at wearing Confucian clothes, and she is easy to distinguish. A woman who likes to wear men's clothes is actually It is also rare in Nanjing, and it has a good appearance, no wonder General Shi is so strange."

"Liu Rushi? Qinhuai Bayan?" Shi Ming blurted out.

"Qinhuai Bayan! What Qinhuai Bayan? Where did this come from?" The middle-aged wealthy businessman looked puzzled.

Shi Ming was a little confused at once, and asked weakly: "Isn't she Liu Rushi? Is Liu Ru one of the eight beauties of the Qinhuai River?"

"It's true that she is Liu Rushi, but I've never heard of Qinhuai Bayan being called that. Who is the other Qiyan?"

Shi Ming was stunned.

Liu Rushi is an ancient celebrity that he managed to get to know, thanks to his favorite martial arts romance novels and colorful novels.And Qinhuai Bayan has left a deep imprint in his heart, becoming his deepest or few impressions of the Ming Dynasty.

Shi Ming never expected that the name Qinhuai Bayan that he remembers most deeply actually originated from the late Qing Dynasty, and there was no such name in the Ming Dynasty.

Fortunately, he soon realized that the historical knowledge he got from the colorful and cool articles was quite unreliable.

And he took a closer look at Liu Rushi, thinking to himself: "Beautiful is beautiful, but it's really not that beautiful, it can only be regarded as an average beauty. If it wasn't for a woman disguised as a man, I might not have noticed her."

Scratching his head, Shi Ming said to the middle-aged wealthy businessman who was still in confusion: "I heard the name Qinhuai Bayan from a good-natured person, and I also remembered Liu Rushi and Dong Xiaowan. People can't remember."

"There is also Dong Xiaowan? But Dong Xiaowan's appearance is superb. If she ranks second on the Qinhuai River with her beauty, no one dares to rank first. It is worthy of the title of Qinhuai's eight beauties. He Dongjun? It can't be said that she is not beautiful, but It seems that the Qinhuai River, where there are so many beauties, can't be ranked first..."

The middle-aged wealthy businessman looked at Liu Rushi carefully and muttered, obviously Qinhuai Bayan's name also aroused his sufficient interest.

This is something that is hard for men to avoid.

But the low-pitched criticism was not over yet, when the middle-aged wealthy businessman was startled, and then saw Liu Rushi who stood up suddenly, staring at him and Shi Ming as he walked over.

"I am Liu Rushi, I don't know how to call you two? You seem to be very curious about Liu." Liu Rushi cupped his hands gracefully.

"Sure enough, it's Miss Liu. I've admired her name for a long time, so I couldn't help but take a few extra glances today. Please forgive me for any offense. I am Shi Ming, named Wu Zhong, and I am a guerrilla from the Anqing Mansion." Shi Ming stood up calmly and politely. Answer after saluting.

"My surname is Xu, and my name is Keran." The middle-aged wealthy businessman also hurriedly signed up, but he didn't declare his name or occupation.

Liu Rushi was slightly taken aback, and said in surprise, "Is it General Shi Mingshi who fought in Taihu County?"

"It's next." Shi Ming replied with some surprise.

Immediately afterwards, he straightened his body slightly, and looked proudly at the group of onlookers behind Liu Rushi who were attracted by their gazes, but most of them received strange and disgusted looks.

And Liu Rushi also frowned at this time and said to him: "I am Madam Qian now, and I am no longer Miss Liu. I hope General Shi will remember it. I didn't expect General Shi to like this play, so I won't bother you." Farewell!"

After finishing speaking, Liu Rushi greeted her maid and walked out the door.

Shi Ming, who was dumbfounded, looked at the instinctively graceful figure twisting away, and an evil fire suddenly appeared in his eyes.

It was a strong desire to conquer.

"Is she married? Who is she married to?" Shi Ming asked sullenly.

"The former servant of the Ministry of Rites, Qian Qianyi accepted it." Xu Keran whispered.

"The former servant of the Ministry of Rites? I heard it right! For such a big official, how old is he?" Shi Ming was stunned.

"You heard me right, it's the servant of the Ministry of Rites. Master Qian should be six...60 now!"

"I'll go. It's really a flower stuck in... Sigh!" Shi Ming stopped abruptly at the right time, and his face also became depressed.At the same time, after sighing helplessly, the whole person looked down at the table and fell silent.

Seeing this, Xu Keran knew how to stop talking, but just drank tea silently.

But Shi Ming's silence lasted only for a moment, and then he suddenly cheered up and said, "You guys spread the news about Li Ping, right? Otherwise, how could the common people be so familiar with his military exploits, especially how can they know him accurately?" family background. You must know that the general who suppressed the bandits has hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and it seems that few ordinary people can give a general idea of ​​what is going on in the family."

Xu Keran, who was drinking tea, was startled. He was choked by the tea and coughed several times in a row before he stopped. After wiping his mouth with his eyeballs spinning wildly, he accompanied Xiaoxin and said:
"After Li Zongbing became famous, there are many false rumors about him. You also know that our business contacts have always been very close, and he saved my life. Yu public and private help correct some false rumors by the way Spreading the word is a must and will be of great benefit to our business.

Of course, if General Shi wants more people to know about it, I am also willing to help. "

"If it's convenient, then I'll take care of you." Shi Ming said without any excuses.

"It's convenient, it's convenient, I'll start making arrangements today." Xu Keran hurriedly nodded his head in response.

Seeing Shi Ming's satisfied smile, Xu Keran breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked: "General Shi, do you want to continue watching the show?"

"Why don't you continue to watch? Don't forget that we came here on a special trip. Besides, Mr. Ruan's play is so good, so naturally we have to finish watching it." Shi Ming asked in an inexplicable tone.

After finishing speaking, he looked at the stage with both eyes, pretending to be watching the play seriously.

(End of this chapter)