The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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In the elegant hall in the backyard of "Hefeng Tower", there are three people sitting, Li Chong in white robe and black face, Yan Biyun in fluttering purple shirt, and Su Jin in green shirt. nothing.

There was a faint scar on the wound on Su Jin's head, and it seemed that there was no serious problem, but his spirit seemed to be a little sluggish; Yan Biyun was also absent-minded, and Li Chong, who was originally taciturn, made the atmosphere in the whole hall very tense. Very dull.

Judging from the number of seats, today's host is Li Chong. From this detail, Su Jin can guess that Li Chong's host today seems to regard this banquet as an apology for himself, not Yan Biyun's farewell During the banquet, Yan Biyun and Li Chong only met through Song Shaoqing, and it seemed that there was no need to disclose their whereabouts to Li Chong.

From this point of view, Su Jin felt a little vain. He had known Yan Biyun for only twenty days, and Yan Biyun bid farewell to him when he parted. It's not just as simple as friends.

The three of them sat together for a long time. After all, it was Yan Biyun who felt that Li Chong's behavior was very bad, so she broke the silence and reminded: "Mr. Li, didn't you say you have something to say to Mr. Su? If you don't say it now, when will you wait?"

Li Chong hurriedly swallowed the bite of food he was chewing carefully, stood up and said to Su Jin: "Master Su, Li Chong's words offended me a lot that day, so I came here today to apologize. Rebuke me for being open-minded, and hope that Mr. Su Haihan will do the same."

Although Su Jin and Li Chong have only met twice, they have already figured out Li Chong's character. This is a master who is eloquent and sensitive. It's very true that if you don't say three words, you will offend others; and Li Chong himself is ignorant, and he is not the kind who deliberately seeks faults because of his talent and arrogance.

For a person with this kind of personality, Su Jin can only classify him as a nerd, so why would he care about him?In fact, Li Chong's character also has some cute features, one of which is that he can correct his mistakes and never pretends to be an identity; like this time, Su Jin's real identity is actually just a businessman. Although he has a lot of money, he is still an object that literati and literati are unwilling to make friends with.

In the Northern Song Dynasty, although the status of merchants has been improved, there is no such thing as discrimination against merchants. Even Song Xingtong stipulates that intermarriage regardless of family background, and the more stable the society, the more wealthy people are. Respect, so merchants are no longer synonymous with "smart merchants", "mercenaries only for the sake of profit", "no gain without profit", but even so, in the traditional perspective of thousands of years, the characteristics of merchants are exactly what literati have. Something you try so hard to keep away from.

Li Chong's identity is a bit scary to say the least. He was born in the provincial examination in the second year of Baoyuan. He was originally awarded the post of county magistrate, but unfortunately his father died of illness, so Ding You was at home; A state official who has reached the fourth rank can be said to be a family of three generations of eunuchs. Such a person can be so polite to Su Jin, which fully shows that Li Chong is actually just dull, but he is not pedantic. He is a casual person. When Su Jin's words moved him, he resolutely chose to apologize to Su Jin instead of ignoring her.

Of course Su Jin understood this point. Although he didn't know Li Chong's identity and background, but Song Quan, who seemed to be from a high-ranking official and a wealthy family, could make friends with Li Chong. He rushed from the capital to meet him. Chong must also be in that circle.

Su Jin smiled and cupped his hands to return the salute: "Brother Li, why should you be so concerned, and even specially prepared a banquet, so that Su Jin will be flattered."

Li Chongdao: "It should be so. Mr. Su has been in Luzhou City for more than ten years, but I didn't find out that there is a talented person hidden in the city. I am really ashamed."

Su Jin gave way with a smile, but Li Chong said again: "Young Master Su, I have an unfeeling request, can I be rude?"

Su Jin wanted to say, "Since it's unfeeling, please excuse me."But at this moment, I really can't say it, so I said: "All ears!"

Li Chong raised his spirits and said, "I founded a poetry club called 'Luohua' with a few friends. I think Mr. Su has heard of it. This poetry club meets on the [-]th day of the single month. I wonder if Mr. Su is interested?"

Su Jin was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect that there would be no place to find if he broke through the iron shoes. caught.

Although he desperately wanted to agree, but Su Jin's stinking problem resurfaced again, and he frowned and held his forehead, seeming embarrassed.

"Why, does Mr. Su have any concerns? In fact, this is just a gathering of Luzhou scholars and some friends who like to write lyrics. It doesn't take much time for a day."

How did Li Chong think that Su Jin was actually just showing off, and how elegant and fun the poem would be, and how many new words he could see.

Su Jin didn't really have much interest in these things. His purpose was to show off his status. He was sure that someone like Li Zhong would try his best to persuade him, the new king of poetry, to participate, so that he could have a good time at the poetry conference. After eight, Li Chong couldn't come out to stop him.

"It's nothing to worry about, and I can spare a day's time, but I'm afraid of making trouble at the poetry meeting."

"Where did this word come from?"

"In my spare time recently, I came across a few new poems chanting beauties. I might as well ask you talented scholars and beauties to give me some pointers, but these poems are all based on my pictures of Su Ji's tailor-made ladies. At the poetry meeting If it is brought out, it is suspected of being advertised for Su Jiguang, and I am afraid it will attract public discussion."

Su Jin frowned, showing a kind of sincerity.

Li Chong was taken aback when he heard the words. On the one hand, Su Jin said that there was a new word coming out, which made him look forward to it. On the other hand, he didn't want Su Jin to seek commercial benefits in his "Luo Hua" poetry club. Li Chong was not a fool. He Knowing that once he nodded, he would condone Su Jin's behavior, so he hesitated.

"I can't help myself, the wind is blowing from the west, and people are thinner than yellow flowers." Su Jin tapped the edge of the table with his fingers and groaned.

Li Chong and Yan Biyun, who was sitting next to him, looked at Su Jin in disbelief. The words that Su Jin deliberately recited had already touched Li Chong's heart, and he said eagerly, "What else? Woolen cloth?"

Su Jin smiled without saying a word, stretched out his chopsticks to pick up a red river prawn, dipped it in the sauce, and tasted it methodically.

Yan Biyun was amused and annoyed at the same time, this guy played tricks at a critical moment, it's really hateful.

Li Chong understood what Su Jin meant, and without any hesitation, he cupped his hands and said, "Master Su, I formally invite you to attend the "Flower Falling" gathering on May [-]th, and invite Mr. Su to come."

"Dare to disobey!" Su Jin also stopped being hypocritical, and the two sides reached a consensus tacitly.

In fact, Li Chong also has troubles that he can’t tell. Although he is a literati, he is not without the desire to be strong. Excellent poems also emerge in endlessly, but there has never been a good poem in the club that can overwhelm the other two poetry clubs, but the Bianliang "Autumn Clouds" club has frequently received good poems in the first half of the year, and it has a tendency to overwhelm.

It is true that Bianliang City is an important place in Gyeonggi. Millions of people gather in Bianliang Capital City. It must be hidden dragons and crouching tigers, full of talents; "Autumn Clouds" has been established for more than a year, and the founder is Song Quan and Song Shaoqing. The struggle between friends is often stronger than that of strangers. Even more intense, although Li Chong and Song Quan are close friends, both of them are holding back their energy to surpass each other in this respect. For Li Chong, the appearance of Su Jin is obviously a gift from heaven, and this poetry society will definitely shine What a great honor it must be to be outstanding and completely overwhelm the other two clubs.

That's why Li Chongcai was willing to give up part of his persistence and acquiesced to Su Jin's commercial promotion in the poetry club, in order to obtain the result that he valued more. As soon as Su Jin uttered a new word, he no longer hesitated, and soon Obviously this will be a beautiful poem, and this sentence alone has already sealed the conclusion.

Su Jin's plan was settled, and he was extremely happy. He couldn't help but reveal the sturdy wine style of later generations. He caught Li Chong and drank more than ten cups. In the end, Li Chong had to stagger and retreat. When he was about to leave, he still sighed in a daze: As expected of a talented person, the hundred poems about fighting wine are not empty words. It seems that if I want to make further progress, I need to practice my drinking capacity.