Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 124 Chen Qingsi is here!
After Chen Qingsi left, he did not go to join Xu Yu's division first. Instead, he went to the military camp not far from Qingxi County to say goodbye to Xi Junmai.

When Xi Junmai heard that Chen Qingsi was about to go north, a trace of envy flashed in his eyes, and then he felt joy from the bottom of his heart.

After experiencing Tonglu County's fight against disasters, Chen Qingsi felt Xi Junmai's ability to lead troops.

Xi Junmai is not the kind of general who commands a large army in battle, but he is extremely brave, shares the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, and all his soldiers are willing to die for him. He commands a small group of troops to charge into the battle, destroy the enemy, and win every defeat.

Xi Junmai also gained a closer understanding of what the people want.

The relationship between the two has become closer than just friends.

Xi Junmai said with emotion: "With the departure of County Magistrate Chen, I have lost another drinking buddy."

But Chen Qingsi said boldly: "I'm going to Chang'an now. If there is a day when I can take off, I will recommend you to your Majesty as a captain. Maybe the next time we get together, it will be in Chang'an."

As he spoke, he glanced at the carriage behind him, put his head out and whispered softly: "Captain Xi said that the Orchid Wine Restaurant in Chang'an is one of the best in the world. Then you and I can go and see it together."

Xi Junmai was moved in his heart. He laughed at first, and then bowed solemnly: "No matter whether it succeeds or not, I will never forget the great kindness of the county magistrate."

Chen Qingsi did not pay any courtesy to Xi Jun, she just said hello and left.

Along the way, Chen Qingsi was bored and chatted with his wife across the carriage.

"Madam, where do you think we should cross the Yangtze River on our way north this time?"

Xiao Miaochen pulled the curtain of the car, revealing her charming face, and said: "Why do you ask me this? How to go north is decided by Mr. Xu. But it is nothing more than crossing the river from Jiankang, passing through Jianghuai, and going to Chang'an. Or from Ezhou Going north, entering the Han River from Ezhou and going straight to Shangluo, is also a shortcut."

Chen Qingsi couldn't help but nod after hearing this.

Looking at her thoughtful husband, Xiao Miaochen asked, "Does Mr. Lang have someone he wants to meet?"

Chen Qingsi shook his head and said: "No, I just want to give a war message to the nobles in the capital before entering the capital..." He looked in the direction of Chang'an, with a deep look in his eyes, and chuckled: "Tell them , I, Chen Qingsi, am here!"

Chen Qingsi is here!
Chang'an at this moment undoubtedly represents "the wolf is coming" among some groups.

Palace style poetry, niche.

It originated from the Eastern Palace when Emperor Xiao Gang of the Liang Dynasty was the crown prince in the Southern Dynasties. He often sang with literati in the Eastern Palace.Most of its content is about palace life and personal relationships between men and women, the singing and dancing of birds, the life forms of meat forests and wine pools, and the pursuit of elegant words, which was called "palace style" at that time.

This style of writing was loved by many later emperors, including Empress Chen, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. They all gathered a group of literati around their own court circles.These upper-class people, who are completely separated from the common people, regard lasciviousness, weakness and weakness as elegance, and enjoy themselves just like hiding their ears and stealing bells.

Now some people are shouting no to their group of superior men.

The general trend is to promote poetry as culture, which belongs to everyone in the world, and everyone can create and recite it.

Some radicals despised the "elegance" they were proud of as dross, which caused quite a stir and many people responded.

This kind of trend has naturally stimulated the nerves of many people.

Those who supported palace poetry also began to slander and even abuse it.

But so far, no one with real status has stood up to argue or speak out for palace poetry.

After all, those who are keen on palace-style poetry are those in the court. Some are even veterans of the three dynasties, founders of the country, and important ministers who assisted the country: such as Changsun Wuji, the demoted Chu Suiliang, and famous deceased literary figures. Yu Shinan and others are all fans of palace style poetry.

In their status, they end up fighting with a small county magistrate. If they win, it will be disgraceful. If they lose, they will be humiliated to their grandma's house.

Therefore, in the face of the rise of Tang Dynasty style in the south of the Yangtze River, the attitude of the palace style poets in the capital was surprisingly consistent.

Ignore!

How can a group of lowly people know what elegance is when they have problems with food and clothing?What is enjoyment?
The common people play with the common people, and they play with theirs without interfering with each other.

No matter how bombarded it is outside, at least in Gyeonggi, palace-style poetry is the mainstream.

But now that the leader of the Tang Dynasty has entered Beijing, it means a completely different meaning.

If the trend of Tang Dynasty style also breaks out in the capital, the elegance they have insisted on over the years will become a joke.This is the next day.

Shangguan Yi walked away casually. This world-famous Shangguan secretary, Shaojian, was not yet fifty this year. He was dressed in a dark official uniform, with thick eyebrows and narrow eyes. He was extraordinary.

"Secretary of Shangguan, Shaojian!"

Hearing someone calling, Shangguan Yi paused, turned around and saw the person coming, and hurriedly returned the greeting, saying: "Ms. Xu!"

The person who came was none other than Xu Jingzong. He was one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Dynasty in the past. He had a prosperous official career because he supported the new emperor in abolishing the king and establishing a military force. This year, he was promoted to the position of Shizhong and took charge of the province.

They bowed to each other, and Xu Jingzong made a gesture of invitation.

Shangguan Yi did not dare to go ahead, so he also made a request.

Xu Jingzong walked in front, and Shangguan Yi pulled half of his body forward.

"Secretary, Young Superintendent, did you hear that Mr. Qingxi, who is as famous as you, is coming to Beijing soon?"

Shangguan Yi nodded and said: "This matter is not a secret."

As the emperor, Li Zhi was restricted on many things.

For example, when he promoted Master Xu Yu and summoned Chen Qingsi, the edict was drafted by the Zhongshu Ministry, then reviewed by the Ministry of Menxia, ​​and then implemented by the Shangshu Province, a three-step process.

Special things will be kept secretive, and things like this that do not need to be kept secret will spread almost on the same day.

Xu Jingzong said: "Does the Secretary, the Young Superintendent, have any way to deal with it?"

Shangguan Yi knew what he was referring to.

The new emperor was not fond of poetry, and palace-style poetry did not develop and develop during the Li Zhi Dynasty.

After Li Shimin's death, the palace style poems were led by Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang.

Now Changsun Wuji only had a little remaining power, and Chu Suiliang was even driven to Guizhou, which was far away from the capital, with little chance of turning around.

The leading figures in palace style poetry then shifted to Xu Jingzong, the only remaining scholar of the Eighteenth Bachelor, and Shangguan Yi, who was world-famous for the official style.

Although Li Zhi didn't like poetry, he still needed to rely on poetry to win over the hearts of scholars and give preferential treatment to recognized talents like them.

For some reason, both Xu Jingzong and Shangguan Yi gathered around them a group of close friends who loved palace-style poetry, and they were all well-connected.If the so-called Tang style poetry really replaces the palace style poetry, the two of them will be harmed the most.

Shangguan Yi said: "Why should you care about the younger generation? My son Tingzhi can handle it."

Xu Jingzong frowned and said, "Secretary and Young Superintendent must not be careless."

Shangguan Tingzhi is indeed good, but he is not as good as his rebellious son. How can he be compared with Chen Qingsi?

There was a hint of complexity in Shangguan Yi's eyes, and he said: "Chen Qingsi's poetry is really good. If you taste it carefully, only the song "Ode to the Great Peng" can be called top grade, and the rest are not amazing. If " "Two Songs of Compassion for the Farmers" is nothing more than an innovative and clever piece of work that is very popular."

Xu Jingzong suddenly understood how careless Shangguan Yi was. Instead, he did not want to go out in person and use his son's name to challenge him with his carefully prepared works. He immediately smiled and said: "I will wait for your master's masterpiece."

Shangguan Yi actually doesn't hate Chen Qingsi, but rather appreciates it. It's just a benefit, but she can't help but give in.

That night Shangguan Yi returned at dusk and passed by a street restaurant when he suddenly heard someone chanting loudly:

The former people have already taken the Yellow Crane, and the Yellow Crane Tower is empty here.

Huang He is gone forever, and Bai Yun is full of leisure.

Qingchuan calendar Hanyang tree, fragrant grass parrot island.

Where is Rimu Xiangguan? The Yanbo River is worrying.

(End of this chapter)