People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 283 Master Huang and Zhang Qian

"Master Yellow Turban, I know I was wrong, I am willing to atone for my sins, and I am willing to hand over all my property. As long as you spare my life, I will do anything!"

As the people around him looked on angrily, Master Huang knelt on the ground with a pale face, a shackle hung around his neck, his hair was disheveled, his legs were trembling, and his terrified look no longer bore the dignity of a nobleman, but rather an extremely ugly appearance that made people despise him.

Standing in front of him was a righteous young man, but this young man had a yellow ribbon on his head, and was clearly a young yellow turban.

Hearing what Master Huang said, Huang Jin just snorted coldly, then pointed at the people around him and said, "Your property was obtained through ill-gotten gains, and it will be confiscated. This cannot save you. What can determine your life or death is only your own good and evil deeds!"

After that, the Yellow Turbans no longer paid attention to the desperate Mr. Huang, but turned around and shouted to the people around him: "Fellow villagers, if you have any grievances, you can appeal today, and the Yellow Turbans will make the decision for you!"

All the common people were immediately excited. They had suffered too many grievances against Mr. Huang, and they had only endured it silently in the past. Now they finally had a chance to redress their grievances!
At this time, the crowd parted, and a woman with silver hair walked to the front, and the crowd suddenly exclaimed.

Some people recognized that this was the "silver-haired fairy" who the villagers often rumored to live in the mountains, while some sharp-eyed people remembered a name from the familiar face of the silver-haired woman.

"You are Xier!" Someone exclaimed to the woman in disbelief.

The silver-haired woman stared at Mr. Huang with a pair of resentful eyes, gritting her teeth and saying word by word: "I am Xier, I am here to seek revenge!"

Later, the tragic story of Mr. Huang, who was greedy for women, forced his father to death with land rent and loans, raped his daughter, and then took away their land, was exposed to the sun through Xier's narration.

Xier lived in the mountains for a long time. She could not survive without having enough food. Her hair gradually turned white, so the villagers mistook her for a silver-haired fairy.

It was not until the Yellow Turbans came to the village and led the villagers to defeat the Huang family who were bullying the village that Xier finally dared to stand up and confess the crimes of Mr. Huang with the opportunity of a public trial.

After the injustice was appealed, the surrounding villagers were all furious and wanted to eat Mr. Huang alive.

However, it was not only the student actors on the stage who were angry, but even the audience below the stage were all furious. Some of them could not control themselves and subconsciously forgot that this was a play and rushed onto the stage to pounce on Mr. Huang.

The play, which was originally being performed well, was suddenly turned into a mess, with the audience and actors mixed together and the situation was out of control.

This sudden change also made Zhang Ji, who was in the second-floor stands, feel a little embarrassed.

This was something he had not expected. He had originally planned to take Xu Chen to see the result of the drama arrangement, but now, things had gone wrong and he had lost face.

"I originally wanted to invite some ordinary people to come and watch it first, so as to understand the audience's true views, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

Zhang Ji looked at the chaotic scene below, smiled bitterly, shook his head and explained, then said: "Prime Minister, please wait a moment. In this case, after the situation below is settled, I will first appease the people and let the Prime Minister watch the whole show first."

Xu Chen didn't take it seriously when he heard it, but nodded with more satisfaction: "This shows that your drama is well choreographed, otherwise how can you make the people feel the same way? This is exactly the effect I want!"

Zhang Ji was stunned for a moment, and asked tentatively: "What does the Prime Minister think?"

Xu Chen smiled and said, "It has already come to an end. Judging from the current quality, the script is completely qualified. We will promote it according to this script. The title of the play will be called Silver Haired Girl, and it will be performed publicly from the Academy!"

Zhang Ji breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that at least he had not embarrassed himself.

Although there were also theatrical performances called Baixi in the Han Dynasty, straightforward dramas like Xuan Xia were new. Zhang Ji was ordered to work on this at the university, and he was figuring it out as he went along. He had no idea whether he could meet Xu Chen's requirements.

Now it seems that Xu Chen is very satisfied with the results.

According to Xu Chen's requirements, the drama must adequately show the difficult situation of the poor people, as well as the oppression of the lower-class people by the powerful class. Of course, it is also very important to show the importance of resistance.

Such examples of deeds are not difficult to find. In fact, there are countless cases to draw on during the Yellow Turban rescue effort. Even many students in the academy had experienced varying degrees of such oppression. It was not until the Yellow Turbans came that they were reborn.

Zhang Ji found a very typical case, which was the story of the silver-haired girl, and used it to create his own script, which led to the result today.

"The next play is 'Marquis of Bowang', which has already been rehearsed. Please come and watch it, Prime Minister. If it is feasible, we will promote it together with 'The Silver-Haired Woman'."

Seeing that Xu Chen was about to leave, Zhang Ji hurriedly pulled him back, but there was more to come.

Only then did Xu Chen sit down again and regain his interest.

The school is undoubtedly at the forefront of world thought, and the academy is the highest institution of learning in Xuanxia, ​​with the highest cultural level as well. Things like drama are most appropriately placed in school, which is why Zhang Ji took on the task.

Drama not only provides entertainment for the people, but also strengthens the ideological education of Xuanxia. The Silver-haired Woman reflects the class struggle, while the Marquis of Bowang promotes the pioneering spirit and paves the way for future overseas development and immigration.

Zhang Qian's opening up of the Western Regions is a very appropriate historical allusion, which can show the world the elegance and wealth of foreign countries.

After a while of commotion, the people below finally realized that they had hated the wrong person, and they all slapped their foreheads and apologized repeatedly.

After the situation calmed down, the play could finally continue to be rehearsed, and soon the story of "Marquis of Bowang" was presented on the stage.

The story begins with Emperor Wu of Han. In order to create a good opportunity for the conquest of the Huns, Zhang Qian took the initiative to accept the order and embarked on a journey to the west to communicate with foreign countries to form an alliance. Then a journey to the Western Regions was performed through a drama, which soon immersed all the audiences in it.

From Zhang Qian being captured, to Zhang Qian marrying and having children, and then waiting for an opportunity to escape and continue his mission, the ups and downs of the dramatic plot almost make people feel like they are there.

But this is just the beginning of the show. The real core content is to reflect the customs and wealth resources of foreign countries.

After all, Zhang Ji was an elite scholar. As long as he was willing to study hard, he could still create some qualified plays. Not to mention the common people below, even Xu Chen was fascinated as he watched.

After entering the part outside the territory, the actors' costumes change accordingly, and the content of the play also introduces the lifestyle, geographical environment, and climate characteristics of the people outside the territory.

When Xu Chen saw these, he kept nodding his head. These foreign materials were certainly not something Zhang Ji could know. They were all sorted out and told by Xu Chen, and now they were also well used by Zhang Ji in the play.

"Very good, Zhong Jing is indeed extremely talented. The quality of these two plays is impeccable and they are fully worthy of being performed to the public!"

After the performance, Xu Chen couldn't help but applaud and praised Zhang Zhongjing without reservation.

Such a straightforward drama might be too crude for the scholar class, but Xu Chen knew that the more popular something was, the easier it would be to spread, and this kind of drama was the most appropriate way.

However, Zhang Zhongjing did not suffer from the scholar's elegance disease and achieved results exactly as required, which naturally made Xu Chen satisfied.

After receiving the affirmation, Zhang Ji was completely relieved: "In this case, I will arrange for students to rehearse and then perform for the public. If the people like it, then my efforts will not be in vain."

Xu Chen pointed at the audience below and said with a smile: "Zhong Jing, don't forget what happened today. Don't make the same mess during the performance."

After hearing what Xu Chen said, Zhang Ji nodded in agreement: "When the time comes, I will ask the government to send officials to maintain order, and make it clear to the people before the performance. This way, we will definitely not repeat the same mistake."

After watching the two plays, Xu Chen did not stay any longer and got up and left.

These two plays are just the beginning. As long as this type of drama can be successfully promoted, various repertoires can be enriched in the future.

Moreover, the main force in promoting drama will definitely be various spontaneous drama troupes among the people. The academy is just a leader to set an example for the people. If these dramas become popular one day, they may spread outside Xuanxia.

After finishing his lectures and drama, Xu Chen was able to return to the Council of State.

The old government office in Ji County was not large enough to house the entire center of the imperial court. With recent construction, Xuanxia's Council of Government was also completed. Unlike traditional wooden structures, the Council of Government used completely new building materials and styles.

Designed by students majoring in architecture from Xuanxia Academy, the Council of State uses cement mortar, gravel and steel bars as the main building materials. Higher-strength materials can also support high-rise buildings more effectively.

Thus, in the very center of Ji County, several high-rise buildings sprang up. Each building has a square main body, and the details incorporate traditional house components and patterns.

The final effect, although not as luxurious as the Chang'an Palace in Luoyang, is majestic and solemn enough.

The architectural style of the Administrative Office, which is very different from that of the times, makes it a de facto landmark building of Xuanxia, ​​and it is also a bold practice of new architectural technology.

If Xu Chen hadn't forced the decision, no one else would have dared to make such a radical attempt in the Xuanxia Center.

Fortunately, this matter was finally a complete success. This can also promote the development of new construction technology. I believe that from now on, all kinds of new buildings will increase in Xuanxia.

When he returned to the Council of State, the first person to come up to him was Xun Chen, who had defected to Xuan Xia during the last war.

Before surrendering, Xun Chen might have been reluctant in various ways, but after surrendering, he devoted himself to assisting Xu Chen and had no other thoughts.

"My Lord, today's intelligence summary has been delivered."

(End of this chapter)