Prince of Chaos

Chapter 173 Detour Tactics
After the promise to Emperor Wanli here, Zhu Changluo sent someone to find Dong Qichang.

When Dong Qichang heard that His Highness the Crown Prince had invited him, he immediately left his job in the Imperial Academy, and hurriedly went to see Zhu Changluo in Ciqing Palace.

After Dong Qichang arrived at Ciqing Palace, he respectfully greeted Zhu Changluo.

Zhu Changluo looked at Dong Qichang who came in a hurry, Zhu Changluo said: "Master Dong, there is no need to be polite, please hurry up."

Dong Qichang bowed again, then got up and said to Zhu Changluo, "Thank you, Your Highness, Prince."

Zhu Changluo got up and went in front of Dong Qichang, Zhu Changluo said: "I heard that Master Dong is excellent in both calligraphy and painting, especially calligraphy, even if it is directly inferior to the previous generations. There is a calligraphy in this palace. I would like you to write it with ink. .”

When Dong Qichang heard that Zhu Changluo wanted to read his handwriting, Dong Qichang was very excited.

God is so pitiful!After so many years, His Royal Highness finally appreciates his calligraphy!

In recent years, Dong Qichang, as Zhu Changluo's teacher, would go to Wenyuan Pavilion to teach Zhu Changluo to read, write and learn classics and history articles almost all the normal lecture time.However, Zhu Changluo never showed any appreciation for his calligraphy.

Especially when he saw that Zhu Changluo's calligraphy was straight and upright, he couldn't help scratching his head and wanting to point out Zhu Changluo's calligraphy.

It's a pity that Zhu Changluo didn't always pay much attention to Dong Qichang's advice, but continued to go his own way, and gradually the regular script became a running script with continuous strokes and drawings.

Dong Qichang saw these changes and was anxious in his heart.Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness finally saw his calligraphy level today and asked him to write a picture.

How can this not make Dong Qichang excited.

Dong Qichang immediately said: "What words does His Highness want the minister to write?"

to their own field of expertise.Dong Qichang's self-confidence immediately came out, and this change in aura made Zhu Changluo couldn't help but give Dong Qichang a high look.Could this be the confidence of a great calligrapher?
Zhu Changluo said: "Master Dong, tomorrow is the opening day of the entertainment city of Xishan Huangzhuang in my palace. However, the word entertainment city is really not elegant enough. Therefore, I want to give the Xishan Entertainment City, which is about to open, a new Name a name."

As soon as Dong Qichang heard this, he secretly had a clue in his heart.It turned out that he was asked to write the name of Xishan Entertainment City. Isn't this a trivial matter.

Dong Qichang said: "What words does Your Highness want to write? I will definitely do my best to write this signboard for Your Highness."

After hearing Dong Qichang's assurance, the corners of Zhu Changluo's mouth twitched slightly.

Zhu Changluo said: "This Xishan entertainment city built by my palace is not for the purpose of engaging in cheap business. I want to use it to raise some grain and money for the emperor and the court, for the disaster victims in Henan and the officers and soldiers on the front line of North Korea. Therefore, The meaning of this entertainment city cannot be simply understood as a place for buying and selling goods. It is a place that embodies the filial piety of the emperor. Therefore, the palace decided to name this place "Wanli Street"! After this name, All the people and officials who come to this street for leisure and vacation, after they understand the origin of this name, they will feel the benevolence and love of the emperor from this name."

Dong Qichang was stunned for a while, always felt that something was wrong, but he didn't dare to refute.Therefore, Dong Qichang replied honestly: "The prince is benevolent and filial. I am writing this for His Royal Highness."

After Zhu Changluo heard Dong Qichang's reply, Zhu Changluo went forward and grabbed Dong Qichang's arm and said, "I thank Master Dong."

Dong Qichang repeatedly praised: "I dare not be a minister."

Then, under the watchful eyes of Zhu Changluo, Dong Qichang wrote "Wanli Street" three big characters in a smooth and smooth manner on a few cases with full concentration.

The writing of these three characters is indeed of a high level, compared with the three characters written by Emperor Wanli.There is a touch of spirituality and elegance in it.

Zhu Changluo looked at these three characters and nodded repeatedly: "Master Dong is worthy of being a famous master in my Ming Dynasty for 200 years. The charm of this character is extraordinary. However, my knowledge of calligraphy is limited, so I have a Kindly please."

When Dong Qichang heard the second half of Zhu Changluo's sentence, his complacent mood suddenly became tense.

Dong Qichang said: "Your Highness, please speak."

Zhu Changluo said: "I heard that the calligraphy attainment of Shoufu Shen Dashi is second to none in this dynasty, so I want Master Dong to bring this copybook that I just wrote to Mr. Shenge to have a look. If, The old man also felt that there was no problem. Bengong carved these three characters out overnight and asked them to hang them on the gate of the West Mountain Entertainment City that will open soon."

Dong Qichang never expected that Zhu Changluo would bring the topic to Shen Shixing.This caught Dong Qichang a little off guard.Dong Qichang still knew the level of Shen Shihang, at most he was a second-rate calligraphy lover, and he couldn't compare with him, a calligraphy master.

However, now that Zhu Changluo actually asked him to show Shen Shixing the words, Dong Qichang really didn't understand the meaning of this.

He didn't dare to disobey Zhu Changluo's intentions, so he could only obediently put away the three words "Wanli Street" he had just written, and after bowing to Zhu Changluo, he hurried to Shen Shixing for tasting advice.

At this time, Shen Shixing, who was handling government affairs in Wenhua Pavilion, heard Dong Qichang's request to see him.The pen in his hand stopped for a moment, then looked at Wang Xijue who was sitting beside him.Wang Xijue's concentration was strong, he was not disturbed by Shen Shixing's eyes, and continued to do his own work.

Shen Shixing said, "Let him in."

When the Zhongshusheren on duty heard Shen Shixing's order, he immediately went to deliver Dong Qichang's order.

After Dong Qichang arrived at Wenhua Pavilion, he saluted Shen Shixing first, then saluted Wang Xijue alone, and then said hello to Xu Wangjiaping.

At this moment, Wang Xijue slightly raised his head and glanced at Dong Qichang. He didn't understand why Dong Qichang would be so reckless to ask Shen Shixing to see him at this moment. Did he forget who his benefactor is?

As we all know, Dong Qichang was branded as Wang Xijue because of the ceremony of conferring the two kings together. In the eyes of everyone, Dong Qichang's backer was not His Royal Highness, but Wang Xijue.

However, today Dong Qichang actually came to the cabinet to find Shen Shixing, which made Wang Xijue feel somewhat uncomfortable.However, Wang Xijue still has the skill to nourish Qi. Wang Xijue quietly watched Dong Qichang's purpose.

Dong Qichang said to Shen Shixing: "Lord Yuanfu, I have brought a picture of calligraphy by the order of His Royal Highness, please appreciate it."

After listening to Dong Qichang's words, Shen Shixing asked in puzzlement, "What's the word?"

Dong Qichang bowed down respectfully and offered the writing in his hand, and the Zhongshu Sheren on the side came to take the scroll that Dong Qichang raised, and handed it to Shen Shixing.

Shen Shihang took the rolled copybook, spread it on the table and opened it.

The three words "Wanli Street" that Dong Qichang just wrote down came into view.

Shen Shixing got up abruptly, with a nervous look on his face, but he calmed down immediately.Then he carefully recalled Dong Qichang's words.

Shen Shixing asked, "Is this what His Royal Highness asked you to send?"

Dong Qichang said: "Hui Yuanfu was sent by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Shen Shixing pondered for a moment, then closed the copybook on the table with one hand, then walked up to Dong Qichang and asked, "What did His Highness the Crown Prince say when he asked you to deliver it? Tell me carefully."

When Dong Qichang heard Shen Shixing's question, he couldn't help but panic, but he didn't dare to hide it, so he told Shen Shixing everything Zhu Changluo said in detail.

After Shen Shixing finished listening, he stroked the goatee under his chin, and said, "Your handwriting is good. It is indeed a rare sight for everyone. However, this matter of Xishan is related to the filial piety of His Highness the Crown Prince to the Emperor. It is also related to the The welfare of the disaster victims in Henan and the morale of the frontline soldiers. Therefore, your writing is not good enough."

Shen Shixing directly rejected Dong Qichang's words.He thought of a more suitable person to write these three characters.

However, this matter is not trivial, so the cabinet must come forward to complete it, so Shen Shixing said to Wang Xijue and Xu Wangjiaping: "I want to meet the saint, would you like to go with me?"

Wang Xijue, Xu Wangjiaping, and the others were all like human beings. After they listened to Shen Shixing and Dong Qichang's questioning, they understood what was going on.

Although they didn't know what words were written on Shen Shihang's desk, they could still guess some of them.So, the three of them replied: "I am willing to follow Yuanfu to face the saint."

Then, Shen Shixing took Wang Xijue, Xu Wangjiaping, and the three of them to the cabinet immediately, and headed towards the Qianqing Palace in the inner palace.

Only Dong Qichang, who didn't know why, was left in the Wenhua Palace, still standing there in a daze, unable to figure out what Shen Shixing meant?
"If I can't write well, who else can write in the Ming Dynasty?"

Dong Qichang still has this confidence based on his calligraphy skills alone!

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