Tibet

Chapter 393 A Date Between People at Twilight (Part [-])

The Lantern Festival usually lasts for three days, the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, the fifteenth day of the first month and the sixteenth day of the first month. During these three days, the gates of the city and the gates of the squares are not closed.

The fourteenth day of the first lunar month is the most stressful, busiest, and most anticipated moment. The lanterns have basically been installed and are undergoing final adjustments.

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, the imperial court also had a holiday. No matter officials or people, old or young, everyone was immersed in the festive atmosphere of the Shangyuan Festival.

When it was almost noon, Li Ye finished packing and walked out of the house quickly. As soon as he arrived at the door, he heard the voice of his father's staff, Jia Tong, "Go back! My son is a general, not a poet. It takes him a year to write a poem. In two years, it is impossible to satisfy your master's request, go back!"

Li Ye stepped aside, stood behind the door and looked out, and saw a few middle-aged men who looked like housekeepers standing outside the door, and the attendants behind them were still carrying the burden.

Under Jia Tong's repeated persuasion, several poet-seekers left in a huff.

Only then did Li Ye walk out of the gate, looked at the backs of several people and asked, "Uncle Jia, who are they?"

Jia Tongnian was about 40 years old. He was one of Li Dai's two aides when he was governor of Runzhou. The other was Wang Changling.

Jia Tong shook his head and said, "These people are actually businessmen. They asked for more poets before, and they all came to ask for poems."

"They are businessmen, what do they ask for poetry?" Li Ye asked puzzled.

"They want to leave a name behind them!"

Jia Tong smiled and explained: "These people are all businessmen. They have money but no status. They die when they die, disappearing into the dust like ants, but they are not reconciled. They want to leave a name for future generations. Poetry is a way to leave one's name in the poem, and after thousands of years, everyone will see his name when reading this poem."

Li Ye suddenly realized, not to mention, this is really a way to leave a name through the ages.

For example, Li Guinian, if there is no Du Fu's "Jiangnan Meets Li Guinian", who would know this person?
Another example is "Peach blossoms and flowing water are thousands of feet deep, not as good as Wang Lun's love for me." '

Wang Lun also followed the name of this poem through the ages.

Another example is some little people, "Huang Siniang's family is full of flowers, and thousands of flowers are low on the branches. '

Just such a casual poem, Huang Siniang, the most inconspicuous country woman, is still being chanted more than 1000 years later.

Therefore, a famous person like Li Bai would never be short of money, and no one would have a chance to give him money.

The reason why Du Fu was poor, poor and ill was that he became famous only after his death.

In any dynasty, as long as he is a famous writer, he will be sought after. Of course, the pursuit has a purpose, and keeping his name is one purpose.

Therefore, many millionaires from Hong Kong and Taiwan come to the mainland to donate to support their education. The reason is the same. In many middle schools, this building or that building is named after a person, which will last forever.

Today Li Ye and Suzaku made an appointment to have lunch together, play together, and go shopping together at night.

The Shangyuan Festival is also the ancient Valentine's Day. On the willow branches on the moon, after the dusk, of course girls want to go shopping with their lovers.

The population in the Tang and Song Dynasties was insufficient, and the rulers must encourage the love of men and women to breed the population, so the society is relatively open, and it is normal for young women to show their faces.

Of course, the rulers of the Sui and Tang dynasties were of Xianbei blood, which is also one aspect.

In the late Southern Song Dynasty, the population exceeded [-] million, and various resources and food were in short supply. Neo Confucianism with ascetic thoughts would definitely be promoted by the rulers.

Especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the defense of men and women was regarded as more important than the sky. Starving to death is a small thing, and injustice is a big thing. Why are women so perverted and there are too many people.

Pull away, keep coming back.

Li Ye rode a carriage to the big tree at the back door of Dugu Mansion, climbed up the big tree, and hung a red ribbon.

After a while, the back door opened quietly, and Suzaku, who wore a double ring bun, slipped out. She was wearing a dark red corset skirt and a long fox fur bijia, and she ran towards Li Ye with a smile on her face.

Li Ye quickly opened the door, Suzaku boarded the carriage, and threw herself into Li Ye's arms, the carriage turned around slowly, and drove towards Pingkangfang.

Suzaku put his arms around Airang's arm, resting his head on his shoulder and asked, "You came back these two days, why didn't you come to see me?"

Li Ye said with a smile: "I came back at noon the day before yesterday. As soon as I came back, I entered the palace with Gao Weng. The imperial concubine asked me to write a poem for her. I actually became famous for my poems."

Suzaku punched him on the shoulder, and said coquettishly: "I entered the palace yesterday, and the imperial concubine specially showed me that poem. I felt that she was showing off to me on purpose. The gem was the same last time. It made me feel sour. You never write a song for me?"

Li Ye quickly smiled and comforted her, "Of course! How could I not write it for you! I finished it last year, and I wanted to give it to you before I left. How could I have thought that the imperial concubine would ask me for a poem."

Suzaku pouted and stretched out his hand, "Where is it? Show it to me."

Li Ye took the opportunity to kiss her pouty lips, and Suzaku was so angry that she punched him again, "I don't have any poems, and I still want to take advantage of others!"

"I'll give it to you at the restaurant!"

Suzaku snorted and said: "It's not too bad, you write it to me, and I will show it to the imperial concubine tomorrow, and I must win back this breath."

"Don't!"

Li Ye quickly raised his hand, "She has nothing to do with me, if you show her again, I really can't leave."

"Isn't it good if you can't go? I just wish you couldn't go!"

"Suzaku—" Li Ye raised his voice.

Suzaku pursed her lips and smiled: "Okay! Okay! I can't even joke with you. I won't show it to her if you're in a hurry."

When the carriage drove into Pingkangfang, the noisy and lively atmosphere came oncoming. The inside of Pingkangfang was also decorated with various lanterns, and it was also a sea of ​​lanterns. At night, this place would also be an important attraction in Chang’an. Land of lights.

The carriage stopped slowly in front of Anranju Restaurant.

Li Ye got out of the carriage first, stretched out his hand to take Suzaku out, and then gave the driver two taels of silver, "You find a place to eat by yourself!"

The carriage belonged to their house, usually Pei Sanniang and Aunt Mu would sit together, the driver was Da Zhu, and it was brought over by Housekeeper Liu from the main house. Li Ye felt that the rented carriage had too many people and was not clean, so Use your own carriage.

Li Daiguan is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he also has a special carriage.

The welcoming bartender knew Li Ye, stepped forward to accompany him with a smile and said, "Welcome, young master!"

Li Ye nodded, "It's in the Baiyu room on the third floor!"

"Young master, go this way!"

There is a special passage for VIPs to go to the elegant room on the third floor, and a beautiful maid will guide them. Of course, if you like the excitement, you can also use the stairs in the lobby.

The two walked into the White Jade Room, which is the best elegant room in Anranju Restaurant. The furnishings inside are similar, mainly because the location is the best, where you can see the best part of the entire Pingkang Square, just downstairs.

There is also a colorful building opposite, which is where the geisha performers of Tianlai Music Square, passers-by look up to watch, but the Baiyu room is directly facing the stage.

The two maids took off their coats, and the two sat down on the couch facing each other, and the maids served them hot tea first.

At this time, the shopkeeper came in to pay respects, and presented pen, ink and paper. He smiled and said, "Sir, do you want to reserve this elegant room, so that it is convenient for you to rest at night?"

It is a common practice for the rich and powerful to reserve elegant rooms in various restaurants during the night of Shangyuan. It is not only convenient for watching the lights, but also convenient for resting. This Baiyutang is specially reserved for the owners.

Of course, this is the family property, and Li Ye has to spend money to contract it.

Li Ye pondered for a moment and asked, "Will the people from the main mansion come?"

The shopkeeper shook his head, "Our elegant room was fully booked three days ago. This Baiyu Hall is specially reserved, not for them. They should know. Even if they come to ask, we will say that it is fully booked."

Li Ye nodded happily, "Then I'll make a decision!"

(End of this chapter)