But the bright moon shines on the ditch

Two months later, the 12th year of Wanqing passed away quietly amid the changes in Anqing Kiln, and officially entered the 13th year of Wanqing.

In this year, the emperor reached the age of knowing his destiny and was over fifty years old.

No matter whether the people's livelihood in the north is difficult and wars are raging, or whether there are bandits everywhere in the south and the sea is in danger, the emperor will definitely celebrate his fiftieth birthday with a grand ceremony.

When this determination was made, even in Jingdezhen, which was far away from the capital, I felt an inexplicable sense of urgency.

On one side, exquisite porcelain prepared by major private kilns appeared one by one for the imperial kiln factory to select and register to honor the emperor.On the other side, the royal porcelain ordered by the manufacturing office is also being fired in full swing. After spending a lot of manpower and material resources on nearly a hundred long scrolls, there is finally hope.

Even so, the lively sacrificial and ritual activities of the celebration are indispensable.

According to the rules, Xingse Opera is performed on the fifteenth day of the third month of the lunar calendar.

Xingse Opera was originally a play performed by kiln and kiln-burning industries to pray for the blessing of the pottery god and the kiln god in order to make good porcelain, or to fulfill the gods' wishes afterwards. During the previous dynasty, this kind of play was mostly performed in the Shizhu Temple. , during the Wanqing period, it developed into various gangs engaged in porcelain production and business. The performance locations were temples, guild halls or existing stages.

For the people engaged in the kiln industry, Xingse opera has a symbolic meaning of God and is inviolable. Not only are the operas performed on birthdays and important events, but even if they do something wrong, they are also punished by the opera to express their reverence for God.

The performance of Xingse Opera takes quite a long time, sometimes for several months. There are strict regulations in the guild. Usually, the small sagger industry will set up a stage in Ma'anshan for its premiere. On the first day, the saggers will be sold by the zituhu who specializes in selling saggers. , the next day is the small sagger factory, etc., followed by the kiln brick mountain, Fenghuoxian's kiln industry, various industries, various guilds...

Liang Pei took over Wang Yu's class during the New Year's Day and took a part-time job at Sanyao Jiuhui. When he returned to Anqing Kiln, he began to arrange sex plays.

The steward came to screen the opera for her. As before, there were many types of opera troupes, including Hui opera, Chu opera, Huagu opera, Beijing opera, and Huai opera. There was only one thing. This year was different from the past. It can be seen with the naked eye that all walks of life have become more diverse. Be cautious and only dare to report everything after careful consideration.

It can be said that the Wanshou battle between Hutian kiln and Anqing kiln gave An Jiu a completely ruthless reputation. Everywhere he appeared in the Hui-Jiangxi area, people were frightened by the news.

The older generation often said that the eunuchs in the previous dynasty had wielded power and made the officialdom and shopping malls full of chaos. Why is it that in the current dynasty, no one is taking care of this matter?In fact, this was not the case. After Emperor Wanqing came to the throne, he had the intention to severely punish the eunuchs. At that time, most of the officials were in charge of various affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and often traveled around the province. Their duties and powers were not as good as before. All successive pottery supervisors had to undergo strict selection and inspection. There are often governors to supervise, and the size should not be too messy.

The emperor was soft-hearted and unwilling to touch the companion who had raised him since childhood. His temporary pity caused the eunuchs to revive. With the emperor's pity, An Qian became like a fish in the inner court.

Nowadays, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. A hand has grown up to cover the sky in Jiangxi. No one can climb the Five Fingers Mountain.For example, the talented scholar Xu, who was once handsome and unique, didn't succeed either?The outcome is obvious to all the people.

I don't blame the officials for being cowardly, but I blame the eunuchs for being so cruel these days.

With such a demon king on the stall, who wouldn’t murmur in his heart?Seeing Liang Peiqiu looking all the way over, all the plays on the roster were marked red, and the steward Wang Yi suddenly had a problem.

Just when Liang Peiqiu started writing again, Wang Yi couldn't help but interrupt: "My boss, why can't this "Broken Barbarian Soldiers" be completed?"

Liang Peiqiu said calmly: "Full of murderous intent."

"What about "The King's Resignation from the Court"?"

"What are you trying to imply?"

Wang Yi slapped his thigh, his legs trembling: "My boss, you have broken me, how dare I!"

Thinking of the banned play "Fishermen and Killers", what else did he not understand?Anything involving bullies, killings, fighting or metaphors will not work. In the end, the only folklore dramas that can be sung are about love between men and women, philanderers and pretty sons-in-law.

When we are together in harmony, there is no risk or risk.

Wang Yi came out of the office with a pale face and looked back at the majestic bluestone lintel. The three characters "Anqing Kiln" were prominently listed.The high threshold encloses a flat land filled with sunshine, and a lifeless gloom is revealed inside, where a shrine is dedicated to the founder Tong Bin.

The statue is dressed as a military attache, with a leopard head and tiger eyes, full of vigor and vitality. On both sides are statues of masters such as a stake, a weight maker, a sledgehammer, and a gauze hat. All of them are wearing scarves on their heads and shoulders.

Normally, one should be serious and respectful when seeing Tong Bin, but for some reason, Wang Yi always felt gloomy, with a lingering bitter smell lingering in his nose. Every time he smelled it, he couldn't help but feel nauseous.

I don’t know where to find the herbal medicine. Can my leg be cured after being broken for a long time?
Recalling the young man sitting next to the statue, he looked very much like a certain figure in his memory. His words and deeds were similar, his conversation was similar, and his temperament was similar. However, no matter how frightened Xu Shaodong was when he was serious in speech, he would not hurt others at will, but now this Bit...it's scary no matter how you look at it!

Wang Yi is a descendant of a distant branch of the Wang family. Even though he was trained by Wang Yu, he and the Wang family should be of the same spirit and share the same hatred.But now the Wangjiayao has changed its name, Wang Yu’s soul has returned thousands of miles away, and Wang Yunxian has also been driven out.

For the sake of his livelihood, he had to bow his head.

Having said that, he and Liang Peiqiu often met each other when walking around the kiln entrance. They were not strangers to each other. Occasionally they would chat with each other when they had free time.He would also help with any happy events in the Wang family and had many contacts with Liang Peiqiu.

However, after going through that stall, no matter how he looked at it, he felt that the boy had two faces. When Wang Yu was pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, he looked like an obedient person who had nothing to do with the world. Who wouldn't feel a little pity for him in his life?Unexpectedly, when he turned his head, he actually bit off a piece of meat from Wang Yu's body. The bloody flesh was shocking.

There are rumors now that when he and Xia Ying jointly fought against Xu Zhiliu and the Hutian Kiln represented by Xu Zhiliu, it was An Jiu who was behind the formation.

First suppress the momentum of Hutian kiln, and then embezzle the family business of Anqing kiln.

He was a dog eunuch from the beginning!

Think about it, how many years has Xingse Opera been sung? When has it not been decided by each industry and guild? When does it need to be reviewed by the Sanyao Jiuhui?This year is the first time.

Wang Yi shook his sleeves, sighed, and then strode away.

Soon, Bai Li, who used to take care of Liang Peiqiu's daily life in Xiaoqingyuan, hurried in. Seeing the accounting stewards on the left and right, he whispered in Liang Peiqiu's ear and said in a low voice: "Shi Nian is here again, living and breathing outside. I refuse to leave and insist on seeing you..."

Liang Peiqiu frowned and put down her pen: "What time is it?"

"It's just past time."

When Liang Peiqiu heard this, she got up and walked out.

She picked up the crutches with familiarity, and walked quickly and steadily without Bai Li's support.Baili took a step behind and carefully waited beside her.

She became anxious and pushed Bai Li forward: "Why are you following me? Go and drive them away!"

"oh oh."

Bai Li didn't know what was going on, her movements were faster than her brain, and she subconsciously turned around and ran away.

She has been following Liang Peiqiu for more than a year since she broke her leg last year. She understands her as a person and can't be more friendly. She has never had a bad temper and can even treat her as a soft persimmon when encountering bold slaves.

Only after Wang Dadong committed suicide in the ancestral hall, everything changed. The atmosphere at the entrance of the kiln was weird, and everyone was doing what they wanted. She had to work hard to manage the huge family business properly. From then on, she no longer liked to laugh, didn't talk much, and had a bad temper. Anger, uncertain.

Internally he is the "boss" and externally he is the "adult". He does whatever he says and does not tolerate any rebuttal. If he is not careful, he will be punished.

She had never been beaten, but anyone who got in front of the eunuch was punished a lot.Thinking of this, she suddenly remembered something and ran outside in large strides.

When Liang Peiqiu arrived at the door, An Jiu just got off the sedan chair, wrapped in a piece of fine fox skin, with a thin and white face as beautiful as a woman.

She stepped forward to greet her respectfully, and An Jiujiu chuckled: "I told you a long time ago that you don't have to greet me personally because you have inconvenient legs and feet. Why didn't you listen?"

"It doesn't matter. After sitting for a long time, I came out to greet you. It's just a good time to relax your muscles and bones."

An Jiu liked to listen to her talk. She was frank and direct. She was not as tactful as the talented man in front of her. She spoke in official style all day long and was very tiring to interact with.

He pushed aside, stepped forward and walked side by side with Liang Peiqiu, and said, "It's snowy and the road is slippery, so you have to be careful. Are you still using the herbs I asked someone to give you?"

"I use it every day and the effect is very good. I haven't thanked you yet."

"What's the matter with you and me?"

An Jiu was smiling when he caught a glimpse of a figure rushing forward from the corner of his eye. Before he could dodge, the figure was thrown into the snow by a tall guard.He was still in shock. He brushed aside the shiny fox fur and took a closer look: "Hey, isn't this the book boy in front of Scholar Xu? I haven't seen him for a few days. Where have you been hiding?"

"Bah, you disregarded human life and harmed Zhongliang without hiding. Why should I hide?"

"Aren't you afraid that your master's original enemies will kill you?"

"My young master has a noble character, so how can he have any enemies? Besides, I would have killed you first! If it hadn't been for your kindness and righteousness, and never dealt with you cruelly, you would have been beaten to death a thousand times! How could you have done it? Are you still so arrogant?"

In the previous dynasty, Tong Bin walked through fire and sacrificed his life for righteousness, which aroused public outrage. The people held high the flag of righteousness and launched a civil uprising. The eunuch Pan Xiang was pulled off his horse and executed.Since then, there have been several large-scale strike demonstrations in Jingdezhen. Every time the strike was successful, the leader almost had to be sacrificed. Over time, the people called the strike "fighting in style."

Shi Nian spat at him: "Dog eunuch, this is your fate, Prime Minister Pan! Don't be complacent, you will suffer retribution sooner or later!"

"is it?"

Calling him a dog eunuch and cursing him for retribution, in normal times, An Jiu would have stopped talking nonsense to him and would just have people drag him down and beat him to death with sticks. But today, he seemed to be in a leisurely mood and turned to ask Liang Peiqiu, "I remember you used to drink tea at Mingquan Tea House. We had a good relationship?"

Liang Peiqiu glanced at Shi Nian, who was pinned down in the snow by two big men with his arms cut behind his back, and said a few words lightly: "It's just a joke."

When Shi Nian heard this, he resisted with all his strength: "Liang Peiqiu, you beast, what did you say? Have you forgotten all about how good the young master is to you? Have you fed your conscience to the dog? How did you become like this? "

Years ago, he returned to Yaoli to give Anan his old things, most of which were books and notes. Before leaving, she even gave him some practicing wine, telling him to stay away from right and wrong in the future and not to come back again.

She promised him that she would live well, and he felt relieved and decided to follow Anan and work as a book boy for Anan. But when he got there, Anan said that he was needed more here.

He thought of the helpless young man paralyzed in the dark night, of the lonely figure wandering day and night in the withered lotus pond and the deserted Lion Lane, of the Hutian Kiln that had grown stronger only after the young master had walked on thin ice for many years without any regrets, and of death. Heizi and his old living friends gritted their teeth and came back.

But what is waiting for him?
"Liang Peiqiu, you have done so many evil things, aren't you afraid that evil spirits will come to your door at night? Aren't you afraid that you will be underground in the future and will be unable to see the young master? You...why on earth did you do this!"

Shi Nian gritted his teeth, held back enough breath to break free from the restraints on his left and right, and strode up the steps, "Just tell me! If you don't give me an explanation today, I will bump my head in front of your door and die!"

Before he finished speaking, he was dragged back by the nurse.

He was so thin at that time that he was dragged around like a sack, his shoulder blades bulging high in the snow, and his face was deformed except for a pair of frighteningly bright eyes.

Liang Peiqiu looked at him as if looking at a stranger, with cold eyes and numb expression.

"What's the reason? Those who know the current affairs are heroes. Who doesn't want to climb up?"

"I don't believe it! I don't believe it!"

She is not that kind of person, how could the young master take her wrong?Shi Nian shouted: "Do you have any difficulties? Did that dead eunuch force you? He forced you to kill Wang Yu, didn't he?"

He thought of Anan and concluded that An Jiu was up to his old tricks and threatening his family's lives. Just as he was about to curse, Liang Peiqiu stopped him and said, "It's not what you think. Master An didn't force me. I was just using him from the beginning to the end." It’s just Xu Zhiliu.”

"You... what did you say?"

"There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. If he lives, he won't be able to stand out as long as I do." Liang Peiqiu said, "In the end, between me and him, only one can survive."

Shi Nian was stunned on the spot as if he had been struck by lightning, and his whole body seemed to have been drained of life.

Liang Peiqiu looked away, met An Jiu's playful gaze, and ordered the concierge: "If he comes again, just ask someone to fight him out, and then clear the snow in front of the door to avoid dirtying Mr. An's shoes."

The concierge opened his eyes wide and wanted to confirm again "what does "fighting out" mean? Then he met Liang Peiqiu's eyes and understood. He stepped forward to have a chat and invited An Jiu's nurse to drink tea. He received some for himself. A servant punched and kicked Shi Nian.

Shi Nian could hold it back at first, but then he had a headache and began to howl, one after another.

After about half a stick of incense, the world became quiet.

An Jiu held the tea and sipped it, one sip after another, looking very good.Liang Peiqiu was attending to the kiln affairs at the side, occasionally replying with a few words. Her expression was unremarkable, but her posture was regular, like a domestic dog that had been tamed and docile.

An earlier appointment had been made to discuss the official affairs of Sanyao Jiuhui. An Jiu was still hesitant, worried that the newly appointed boss would play a double-dealing trick like the previous one. After careful observation for a while, he determined that Wang Yu was buried for a long time. An, the prince of the Wang family was expelled from the house, and the town was full of life and debauchery. Xu Zhong went through an unreasonable calculation, and it was like he was removed from his "right and left arm". He indulged in a sea of ​​wine every day, as if he was a useless person. Let's look at his big deal with Xu Zhiliu's book boy today. After the fight, this hanging heart finally let go.

"Master Liang, Jingdezhen is now under my control. As long as you serve me wholeheartedly, I will not treat you badly."

An Jiu knew that puppets were also human beings and needed to be strong and soft at the same time, so he was not afraid to give him reassurance. "You are still young and have just taken over the Anqing kiln. I can't go too far, so I only let you work in San kiln." The Jiu Hui post is a false one, but don’t worry, the chief and deputy above you are on duty in the new year, and I have arranged the manpower at home. They can only take on a fancy name, and there won’t be any big trouble. From now on, San Kiln Jiu Hui will listen to you. , you can go ahead and do your best, and you can do your best in the kiln industry, and I will definitely support you."

"No matter how good a helmsman is, he still needs a guiding light. What's more, I'm not good at kilns, [-] trades, guild halls and other chores. I have to learn everything slowly from scratch. I want to thank you for your appreciation."

"Don't hire people you doubt, and don't trust people you employ. I believe you won't let me down."

Liang Peiqiu understood: "Sir, please rest assured. The Three Kilns and Nine Hui will be in charge of all matters in the kiln industry. No matter what troubles occur, big things will be reduced to trivial matters here."

An Jiu patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, since ancient times, heroes have emerged from the young. With your words, I feel at ease! You go ahead, I'll leave first."

Liang Peiqiu sent him out again and lifted the sedan curtain for him.

All kinds of flattering and flattering behavior fell into the eyes of the stewards and servants. They dared not comment on the surface, but cursed each one behind their backs.You must know that when Wang Yi secretly found Shi Nian, the frail young man was already dying.

What a cruel person this must be!How could you do such a thing?

If this continues, who wouldn't he dare to hit?Who cannot be killed?

The Anqing kiln was in dire straits, and even the former rival Hutian kiln was frightened. Life became more and more useless. Fortunately, it was calm from then on until...the first day of the Xingse Opera.

Everyone in the streets and alleys was singing "Fishing and Killing the Family"!
What a delight!

As soon as the arresters rushed over, everyone immediately dispersed, running away and hiding, so much so that the county government officers and soldiers and An Jiujiu's domestic slaves were out arresting for a whole day and only caught a few insignificant minions.

He was interrogated all night long and tortured, but nothing came out.An Jiu was furious, and Liang Peiqiu showed him the play she had planned, saying that she would investigate it thoroughly.

"How to check?"

He knew at a glance that this matter could not be investigated, and that all the people in the town were "accomplices"!
"What will happen if we find out? Kill them all? For what crime? What will they say about me next? Do you know that the operas and scripts compiled by the people for me are about to be spread to the capital? Liang Peiqiu, you are the one who said that everything will be done in Sanyao Jiuhui will turn big things into small things, small things into small things, and here’s the result!”

In the final analysis, it is still difficult to convince the public because of the unknown master. It is not that Huairou has not been thought of. How can these wild and untamed slaves be easily conquered?
An Jiuyi slapped the table: "I don't care how you handle this matter. You will give me an explanation in three days, otherwise you will not be my boss."

Liang Peiqiu followed the lead and found several "ringleaders" who were all kiln workers who had been favored by Xu Zhiliu in the past.It is true that as An Jiu said, nothing can be done to them. Using lynching will only further anger the remaining people. If they are expelled from Jingdezhen for instigating unrest and other crimes, it will be far-fetched and they may encounter greater counterattacks.

What's more, they are all workers of Hutian kiln. If you really think about it, it's Xu Zhong's lack of supervision.

Liang Peiqiu closed the door for a night of interrogation. The next day, the Tao Qing Society of the Chai Kiln Guild performed a "rewarding god package day" performance. Xu Zhong, who had not been seen for a long time, actually showed up in person!Looking again, Xu Zhong was drunk and was carried to the performance venue in a sedan chair.

Isn't this a blatant threat?
Fortunately, Xu Zhong is wrapped in brocade clothes, wearing a felt hat on his head, and beautiful jade on his waist. He is so luxurious that no one can fault him.Liang Peiqiu was always at his side, doing his best, but everyone could see clearly that Lao Taishan was in control, and he would kill anyone who committed another crime!
The leaders did not dare to act rashly. The steward arranged for the pre-arranged troupe to come on stage. The gongs and drums were clanging. Xu Zhong suddenly woke up from his dream, jumped up and shouted "Hello!"

In the following days, traces of Lao Taishan could be seen in every theater venue. Seeing that Liang Peiqiu and Lao Taishan were closely following each other, the bosses were finally afraid of this event, which had the ironic meaning of "showing style", and they were strangled to death.

An Jiu was very happy and held a banquet in honor of Liang Peiqiu.Mr. Xiaoliang is a light drinker and tends to talk nonsense when he is drunk. He would make a fool of himself and kept pinching his broken leg during the dinner.

Bai Li took her home and almost shed tears as soon as she took off her pants.

Liang Peiqiu remained expressionless, as if she had lost consciousness in pain.After Bai Li retreated, she stood by the window for a long time, then picked up a lantern and walked towards the Lion Lane...