Man Tang Huacai

Chapter 212 Fahai

"There's no need to be polite. Does Xue Qing know, what's the purpose of letting you concurrently serve as Tai Le Cheng?"

"I ask the saint to teach me."

"The dance music of Taiyue Department is becoming increasingly sparse, and it has been far surpassed by Jiaofang. Although you have incomplete music, you can write good music and lyrics. Don't let me down."

After saying that, Li Longji smiled proudly, pointed at Xue Bai and taught him a lesson: "You should rehearse a play carefully."

Xue Bai knew why the emperor was so proud.

He wanted to be a capable minister and did not want to accompany Li Longji's sensuality. Li Longji was also aware of this, but Li Longji had his own way to make him rehearse the show obediently according to the court rules.

"I should do my best."

"Okay, can you arrange this play before Chinese Valentine's Day?"

"Then I respectfully invite the saint to watch the show on Qixi Festival."

"Hahaha." Li Longji looked at Yang Yuhuan with a smile, as if asking for credit.

Li Guinian stepped forward and mentioned Xue Bai's idea of ​​using the lake as a stage. Li Longji immediately praised it.

"Yes, singing Jiangnan style is inseparable from water. For example, "Debao Song" can only have its charm when sung on a canal boat. This stage will no longer fit. It will be moved to the west of Furong Garden to build a water stage... I then said, Xue You often have genius ideas about opera, and I have not been disappointed."

"I dare not accept it."

"Don't be restrained, bring me the script and let me take a look."

Xue Bai quickly offered it with both hands.

"Give me."

Before Gao Lishi could send the eunuch to get it, Yang Yuhuan cheered loudly, stepped forward with his skirt in hand, and snatched the scroll from Xue Bai's hand.

Xue Bai felt the fragrant breeze passing by, and looked around with a smile as bright as a flower. With a quick glance, she had already run away with the script.

Although Xie Aman had read some of the poems and dramas in it in advance, it was still amazing to read it now. Yang Yuhuan's eyes were filled with brilliance, and he could only feel the lingering fragrance in his mouth after reading it.

"Taizhen, how about asking the palace servants to make a copy first?"

With a helpless smile on his face, Li Longji tried to persuade Yang Yuhuan a few words, but she didn't listen, so he had no choice but to discuss the candidate for the role with Xue Bai, Li Guinian and others.

"Is Yongxin here yet?"

"Back to the saint, she is dressing up as a man." Zhang Yunrong responded, "Don't let the saint down."

"Okay, she must be the only one who can sing Xu Xian." Although Li Longji hadn't read the script yet, he had read the story written by Xue Bai and knew the role easily, and said, "As for the Green Snake..."

Having said this, the holy hand raised his hand gracefully, and a beauty in palace clothes timidly walked out of the team.

"Xue Qing, look at it. Is it suitable for her to play the role of Green Snake?"

Xue Bai was suddenly called and had to look at the beauty. He saw that she was wearing a bright half-breasted thin shirt, with beaded earlobes and a tassel hanging around her neck. She was also a complete beauty, but she looked familiar.

He was stunned for a while before he recognized that she was Fan Nu. After all, he had never seen her before.

When Fan Nu looked at him, she looked inexplicably guilty and lowered her head.

The next moment, Yang Yuhuan looked away from the script and said with dissatisfaction: "I have promised Ah Man to play the role of Green Snake."

"I'm just making a suggestion." Li Longji smiled lightly and said, "Xue Qing, who do you think should play the role of the green snake in the play you wrote?"

Xue Bai quickly made a cross-hand salute and avoided Li Longji's gaze as a sign of difficulty.

"Tell me, who is suitable to play the role?" Yang Yuhuan was also putting pressure.

"It's more appropriate to dress up as a thank you."

Xue Bai considered it and gave an answer.

Even An Lushan knew to worship Yang Yuhuan first, but there was no reason why he couldn't tell the difference between good and bad. This matter is easy to decide. Although Li Longji has great power, he is very generous in these matters. If he offends him, it will be over in two days. However, Yang Yuhuan is a bit petty. If he offends her, she doesn't know how long she will remember it. .

As for what Fan Nu thought... Xue Bai glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw Fan Nu giving her a look of understanding and goodwill.

"This guy."

Li Longji raised his finger and pointed at Xue Bai. Apart from not calling him "Xue Qing" anymore, he didn't get angry. He smiled and said, "But there is still a problem. I don't know who will play Fa Hai..."

~~

Changan.

Da Xixun came out of Youxiang's Mansion with a look of deep contemplation on his face.

"Servant Daxi, are you in trouble?"

When I looked up, it turned out that Wang Zhi, Wang Zhun and his son had just arrived.

"I've seen Yatai." Da Xixun quickly saluted Wang Xian.

Such was the custom in the world that people in the Tang Dynasty liked to use nicknames to flaunt their official positions, such as calling the county magistrate "Mingfu" and the county captain "Shaofu". "Yatai" is the honorific title of the imperial censor. Because he is second only to the prime minister Taifu, he is also called "Ya Prime Minister" and "Si Xian".

This is one of the reasons why Wang Zhi refused to give up the imperial censor to An Lushan. Now he is the second-ranking figure in the right prime minister lineage.

"I'm going to see the Prime Minister first." Wang Xi patted Da Xi Xun's back gently and entered the Prime Minister's residence.

Wang Zhun refused to go in, and asked with a joyful expression: "Servant Da Xi hasn't said anything yet, why is he frowning?"

"To be honest with Wang Shaoqing, it is related to Xue Bai. The Prime Minister wanted to let him go, but he staged a show in front of the emperor..."

"Oh? What show?" Wang Zhun was not interested in official matters, he only asked what he cared about.

Da Xixun really knew that he reported the news to the Prime Minister You, but the Prime Minister had already found out that Xue Bai was planning to arrange "The Legend of White Snake".

After talking about this, he sighed: "When the matter reaches this point, in my opinion, it is better to really promise to give him a lieutenant in the Eastern Capital."

"I'm about to take the fighting cock to Zhaoying County." Wang Zhun said: "When we get to the imperial court, I can help you inquire and help you, how about it?"

"Oh? Wang Shaoqing is willing to lend a helping hand?"

"Brother Da Xi and I are good friends. He became an official of the newspaper publishing house, which is good for me." Wang Zhun touched his chin and smiled.

The next day, Wang Zhun and Jia Chang took the fighting cock to Huaqing Palace.

There were all kinds of people in the team, including palace eunuchs, chicken boys, and their fair-weather friends.

They set off late and it was already dark when they arrived in Zhaoying County, so they were entertained by Da Xifu to drink and have fun.

"In my opinion, there is no need for the Right Prime Minister to suppress Xue Bai's official position. As long as he is willing to hand over the power of newspapers, what else does it matter? Now that his holy love is strong, can he suppress it?"

After drinking for three rounds, when talking about Xue Bai's matter, Da Xifu already had a stand and hoped to reach an agreement with Xue Bai as soon as possible.

Wang Zhenli understood Li Linfu's thoughts better and said: "It is precisely because of the strong love for the saint that the right prime minister wants to drive him far away."

"I have already said that Xue Bairuo will not leave even if he is in the newspaper office." Da Xi said, "Isn't the Right Prime Minister even more reluctant?"

Wang Zhun smiled knowingly and said, "By the way, let's talk about the play he is rehearsing."

"Speaking of this matter, the saint will recruit more eunuchs from Chang'an."

"Why?"

"It's hard to find a role. I need someone to play an evil monk, opposite a noble concubine, and he has to be a good singer. He also has to be ugly and willing to shave his head. It's best to be a eunuch."

When Da Xifu said this, someone helped him add a glass of wine.

This is one of Wang Zhun's best friends, Xing Wei, who had been hanging out with him in the church before.

Xing Wei's eyes rolled as he listened to them talking about the roles in the Legend of White Snake, and suddenly said: "Dalang, don't you have someone in Jifang?"

"Which one?"

"Liu Hua, the fat eunuch who delivers letters between Ji Fang and the palace."

Wang Zhun asked: "Can he sing?"

"He used to be a slave of Nanqu. He was purified and entered the palace more than ten years ago. He sang well." Xing Wei said, "On the way here, I happened to hear him sing a few times. It was really amazing."

Wang Zhun said: "As long as he can sing, I will take him to see the saint tomorrow, but I have to let him change his name first."

Jia Chang asked: "Why do people change their names?"

"'Mao Jin Dao'." Wang Zhun said: "If there is someone named Liu around you, the saint is very taboo."

"Spring and Autumn Acting Kong Tu" states that "the name of the 'Maojin Dao' is 'Liu', and after the Red Emperor, the next generation is Zhou." This establishes the Liu family's orthodox status as emperor. From the Han Dynasty, it has been like "If you are not the Liu family, you will not be the king." "The Liu family is resurrected, and the Li family is assisting" and "Mao Jin cultivates virtue and becomes the emperor." The prophecy of Wei in the Eastern Han Dynasty is called "the prophecy of the golden sword". From the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, there was an endless stream of rebels named Liu, even today.

In the first year of Kaiyuan, a prophecy said that "the Buddha Sakyamuni has died, and a new Buddha will appear. The Li family is about to die, and the Liu family is about to flourish." In the thirteenth year of Kaiyuan, Luoyang demon thief Liu Dinggao led a crowd to attack Tongluomen; on the twentieth day of Kaiyuan In the third year, Liu Puhui from Dongdu rebelled; in the twenty-fourth year of Kaiyuan, Liu Zhicheng, a demon man from Liquan County, Chang'an, rebelled.

Of course, taboos are one thing, and there are so many people with the surname Liu that there are endless taboos. Generally speaking, if you want to be reused, you can just change your name.

Da Xi said: "Then let Liu Hua change his name and then recommend him."

"it is good……"

After the banquet, Da Xi Fu settled the guests and returned to his residence, when a confidant approached him.

"Young Master, are you not drunk? I have something important to say."

"explain."

"The day before yesterday, after the county magistrate met with the saint, he should have mentioned the rumors in Luoyang."

Da Xifu was displeased and said, "What does he mean by this?"

"They must want people from the Yang Party to investigate the Shaofu and deal with the Shaofu."

"Ha." Da Xifu sneered, "Let them investigate. It would be best to accuse me of hiding my funeral without reporting it."

"That matter..."

"Don't worry about it." Da Xi said: "Xue Bai and I will talk about the matter of seeking an official position. It can be settled between two people, so there is no need to cause more trouble."

~~

Huaqing Palace, Furong Garden.

As the drums beat, someone suddenly sang an opera loudly, with a majestic voice.

"Old monk Fahai is stationed in Sikkim Mountain. He left the Zen monastery with his dragon's staff and went to the south of the Yangtze River to save immortals... Hey! How can the Buddhist land in the south of the Yangtze River allow evildoers to wander there?"

When the auditioner opened his voice like this, everyone in the audience was shocked.

Xie Aman, who was watching from the audience, happened to be pointed at by "Fa Hai" and was so frightened that he almost fell into Xue Bai's arms.

"it is good!"

Li Longji patted his hands and praised.

He actually doesn't like the monk very much, for many reasons. For example, when Empress Wu promoted Buddhism, Liu Huinumao, the third ancestor of Faxiang Sect, helped Wu Zetian establish her orthodox claim to be emperor. As early as the Northern Wei Dynasty, the combination of the prophecy of the Golden Sword and the belief in Maitreya was also a source of turmoil in Li Longji's eyes.

Therefore, he changed Wu Zhou's admiration for Buddhism, promoted Taoism, and invited Lao Tzu into the Seven Holy Temples.

As for the "Fahai" in front of him, Li Longji knew that he had just shaved his head to play the monk, and in Xue Bai's play, the mage was also a villain, so he could accept it.

I am guarding the Seventh Temple not far away.

"Among my disciples, there is really no one who can sing such evil spirit... What is your name?"

"Old slave Liu Hua was originally Jifang Dianyin, but now his name has been changed to 'Fahai'. I sincerely ask for the saint's grace."

"It's good to change the name. He is a sensible person." Li Longji said loudly: "Xue Qing, what do you think of his singing?"

Xue Bai said: "Back to Saint, there is no more suitable candidate."

"Then the role has been decided. You should rehearse well."

"According to the order."

Life in the Huaqing Palace was relaxing, and all Xue Bai did every day was arranging operas and taking baths.

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"I really envy Xue Lang's magical life."

On this day, Da Xifu walked around Zhaoying City with Xue Bai as promised. When it came to official business, he couldn't help but said: "Xue Lang is free from official duties. Look at me. Zhaoying City is overcrowded, and there is an endless stream of dignitaries and carriages."

"Brother Daxi, thank you for your hard work."

"Not only is it hard work? I am a ninth-grade county captain, but I don't care about the people in the city, because you don't know who is the official's subordinate. Above, there are county magistrates suppressing them, and everyone walking in the Huaqing Palace is wearing red and purple. People can drive me.”

Da Xifu sighed and concluded: "If possible, I really want to resign from this official position."

Xue Bai couldn't help but smile.

"Why is Xue Lang ignoring me?" Da Xifu joked.

"Me? I want to be the captain of Chang'an County." Xue Bai said, "My teacher is the captain of Chang'an County."

"No, you have to be appointed as Jiwei first, and the same goes for your teacher."

"But I am more favored by the Holy Spirit."

Da Xifu looked around, took Xue Bai to a deserted place by the Wei River, and said in a sincere tone: "How about you and I being honest? I'll tell you a secret... The right prime minister wants to release you from Guanzhong."

"I know, he can try."

"But let me give you a suggestion." Da Xi said: "With your talent, you should aspire to be in charge, and not stay in the position of editor for a long time. The Chang'an County Captain is indeed the best step for you on your road to Qingyun."

"But you just said that if you want to be appointed as a Red Lieutenant, you must first be appointed as a Ji Lieutenant."

"Liu Zhaoying, this is your best choice at the moment. You help me get promoted, and I'll help you get promoted."

Xue Bai shook his head and said: "Verbal promises don't count."

"No, I will convince my grandpa." Da Xi caressed: "I think the Right Prime Minister should be able to tolerate you, Ren Zhaoying Wei... But he can only tolerate one Ji Wei at most."

This was the expected consequence of Xue Bai deliberately squeezing Li Linfu. Now that Li Linfu can still hold on, Da Xifu has already compromised first.

Da Xifu would constantly persuade Da Xixun, "Compared with the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, give Xue Bai a Zhaoyingwei. The right minister can bear it, and the last excuse is the sage's intention."

In order to seek an official position, the father and son dared to make their own decisions. After all, as long as he can find officials from the newspaper publishing house, Li Linfu will still have to use them.

Xue Bai saw that Da Xifu was really sincere and asked, "How can I trust you?"

"You don't believe me?" Da Xifu asked.

"As I said, the right minister wants to put me far away."

"But I believe in Xue Lang." Da Xifu said: "In this way, the examinations of the various departments in the capital will be in September, and my grandfather will give Xue Lang a review first..."

Officials in the Tang Dynasty had to take exams, also known as "kung fu" and "performance", to assess the officials' conduct and political performance.

The standards are divided into "four virtues" and "twenty-seven most". The four virtues refer to "morality, prudentness and clarity of writing, fairness and praiseworthiness, diligence and perseverance", focusing on character; there are also twenty-seven categories of specific responsibilities. The requirements focus on the assessment of talent and political performance, and one test is taken at a time. Therefore, the superior result is "one of the four good things".

No matter how much Xue Bai has the Holy Family, the examination cannot be decided by the Holy Family alone. If he hangs out in the officialdom and relies on saints for everything, he might as well be an official.

With the examination and evaluation, it is the first step for promotion.

"After Mr. Xue has made the evaluation, I will ask others to submit a letter to promote you and me to official positions." Da Xifu added, "Lang Xue only needs to nod and agree."

Xue Bai listened and thought about whether this plan was feasible.

Da Xi said: "I am sincere and I really want to be promoted."

Xue Bai didn't intend to use Da Xifu's threat of "hiding or not reporting the funeral". This method should not be used frequently, so he asked: "You and I will work together... You don't have any reason to accuse him, right?"

"Don't worry." Da Xi said, "I'm fully prepared for promotion, and I believe you are too."

"Well."

"It's settled, Mr. Xue..."

After making an agreement with Da Xifu, Xue Bai has basically made preliminary preparations for promotion, and the rest only needs to be left to Da Xi and his son.

Many things in the court are as calm as this, as long as the exchange of interests is done in private.

All Xue Bai had to do was wait until "The Legend of White Snake" was played. Everyone thought that his talent was too outstanding and he deserved a promotion.

……

In this way, rehearsals are going on every day on the stage of Huaqing Palace.

Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen were living in peace and quiet. Suddenly, an evil monk jumped out and yelled, "How can we allow evildoers to mix in here?!"

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