I'm a big dick

Chapter 256

Lifting the curtain of the car, besides watching the hustle and bustle in the market, Zhu Youxiao also looked for another group—beggars and refugees.

There are many beggars, even refugees who sell their children and daughters, which can reflect the situation of the capital and even the country from another aspect.

There were beggars, but not many; Zhu Youxiao didn't see any refugees who sold their sons and daughters.

Of course, this is not a peaceful and prosperous age where the country is prosperous and the people are peaceful. There are also beggars and prostitutes in the peaceful and prosperous age.But the sight of the destination somewhat comforted Zhu Youxiao.

Some self-deception!
But Zhu Youxiao is not a saint who throws money when she sees the poor, and she doesn't want to be a white lotus who feels so sad that others can't eat.He's working hard and has made a lot of people's lives better, and that's enough.

It's like he can't prevent the arrival of the Little Ice Age, but he is trying his best to prevent it from becoming a disaster, at least to reduce the damage caused by this catastrophe.

Zhu Youxiao smiled self-consciously, and tapped on the carriage lightly. When the car stopped, he and Li Chengcheng came down to stroll along the street, and Wang Tigan followed suit later.

Such a scene is so familiar, Wang Tigan looked at the man and woman in front of him, and couldn't help expressing emotion.

It's just that Zhang Yu'er was replaced by Li Chengcheng. I don't know why the emperor likes that "shit shovel officer".It is estimated that it will not be long before Li Chengcheng, like Zhang Yuer, will become a concubine!
In fact, Zhu Youxiao often wonders why the woman who was a little carpenter in history also became his own woman.Acquaintance, mutual acquaintance, it seems that they are destined to come together somewhere, so there is no need to look for them.

Like Zhang Yuer and Li Chengcheng, who just came to him by accident, there seemed to be an invisible attraction hooking him.

Well, although the little carpenter has been in office for a short time, there are quite a few women, maybe seven or nine?

Zhu Youxiao turned his head and glanced at Li Chengcheng who was wearing a mink cloak. He had a face as red as white and smooth black hair, which was set off by a white fur collar.

Li Chengcheng hurriedly lowered his eyebrows to avoid the emperor's gaze.

Well, it's like a little daughter-in-law who goes shopping with her husband, even in the Ming Dynasty, she doesn't like to hold arms or anything.

Zhu Youxiao withdrew his gaze, raised the corners of his mouth, and showed a meaningful smile.

After I gather all seven daughters-in-law, I can summon Shenlong, or other fetishes, right?

Zhu Youjiao was thinking about beautiful things, and saw a lot of people in front of him, crowded at the door of a teahouse, and making a lot of noise.

Stopping to watch, Zhu Youxiao was very curious.Without waiting for him to speak, Wang Tigan has already stepped forward quickly, something will happen.

After a while, Wang Tiqian found out what was going on, and rushed back to report: "Master Long, this teahouse invited Liu Mazi from Jiangnan to give a lecture. But there is a fee for entry at the entrance, and one coin per person, so there is no noise."

Liu Mazi? !Zhu Youxiao thought about it, and seemed to have some impressions, but he couldn't remember it.

Wang Tigan saw the confusion of the emperor, and added: "Liu Mazi's name is Liu Jingting, he often tells stories in Yangzhou, and he has a great reputation."

Zhu Youxiao chuckled and said, "I see. Let's go in and listen, and also meet this famous storyteller who is famous all over the south of the Yangtze River."

"Master Long, please wait a moment, servants will make arrangements." Wang Tiqian quickly walked away a few steps, reaching out to greet Lu Jianxing and the others.

Not much time, Wang Tiqian finished the arrangement, Lu Jianxing approached with two brocade guards, and surrounded Zhu Youxiao and others.When he came to the door of the teahouse, he stretched out his hand to separate the crowd, and opened the way for Zhu Youxiao.

The skills and strength of the three of them are not something ordinary people can bear.Some people wanted to get angry and scold, but they were stared at by Lu Jianxing and the others, and they immediately felt chills on their backs, and immediately shut their mouths knowingly.

The two teahouse waiters standing at the door also saw that these people were not easy to mess with, and before they could speak, Wang Tiqian had already handed over a dollar.

"Please, guest officer, please come in." The man nodded and bowed, and invited Zhu Youxiao and others in with a smile on his face.

Bypassing the screen in front of the teahouse, you enter the specially arranged hall.The tea tables are arranged separately, and the tables and chairs directly in front should be the storyteller's stage, with folding fans and Xingmu on it, and the famous Liu Mazi has not yet arrived.

There were already many customers sitting at the tea table, Lu Jianxing glanced at them, bowed to invite them, and let Zhu Youxiao and the other three sit beside the tea table which was very suitable for protection.

Then, he and his two brothers sat on the side, separating Zhu Youxiao and others from other tea guests.

After a few people were seated, a guy came over to say hello.After ordering tea and melon seeds, Zhu Youxiao and others waited quietly for Master Liu to appear.

In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, people already called stories "talks".The art of rap developed to the Song Dynasty. Due to the prosperity of the city, the prosperity of commerce, the growth of the citizen class, and the rapid development of popular cultural and entertainment activities, hundreds of professional "speakers" appeared.

In the Ming Dynasty, the performance form of storytelling had been roughly formed, but it was still different from that of later generations.For example, Liu Jingting's performance, to be precise, should be Yangzhou Pinghua.

Speaking of Liu Jingting, it can be said that it was quite famous in the historical period of the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties.

Not only among the people, he was loved and sought after by the general public.Among the literati and doctors, there are many who write poems and proses to praise Liu Jingting.

For example, Huang Zongxi, Zhang Dai, and Wu Weiye all wrote his biographies, and Kong Shangren vividly described Liu Jingting's bold, brave, and chivalrous behavior in "Peach Blossom Fan".

Zhu Youxiao had heard his name before, and it was mentioned in Wang Zhongguo's secret memorial.Although Liu Jingting is a quack entertainer, he has a close relationship with the so-called Jiangnan scholars.

The time was not long, and some tea customers came in with their money, and the sound in the teahouse became noisy.

Li Chengcheng felt a little uncomfortable, sitting on an equal footing with the emperor, and in this somewhat chaotic environment.It seems that there are not many women here?
Zhu Youxiao felt the girl's uneasiness, reached out and patted her arm lightly, smiled warmly and nodded.

Li Chengcheng also nodded subconsciously, pursing his lips and showing a smile. This small gesture of the emperor gave her a lot of comfort.As long as the emperor is by her side, her heart will be much more at ease.

"Look, Mr. Liu has come out." Following the tea guest's excited reminder, everyone turned their attention.

Liu Mazi, Liu Jingting? !

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes, he didn't just come to listen to books.With some guesses, or some doubts, he carefully looked at the "pocked face" who walked up to the podium.

Although there are some pockmarks on his face, he is not ugly; he is of medium build, not burly, but he has a bit of elegant temperament.

"When the drum board is tapped lightly, there will be wind, thunder, rain and dew; when the tongue and lips move, it has become a historical legend."

"Five local sounds. The local customs are good, familiar with what you have seen and heard. Every time you make a sound, people will hear it, or it is like a sword and an iron horse, floating in the air; , the sound of the sandalwood board changes color."

These are all recorded in the history books, the words of praise for Liu Jingting.

(End of this chapter)