Idle courtiers

Chapter 126 Prepare for a little limelight

When reading time-travel novels in modern society, there is usually such a plot.That is to say, when the traveler travels to the ancient world, he is poor and destitute, with no possessions, and he is almost begging for suffering.

Just because he plagiarized the classic poems of later generations by chance, he became famous among scholars and was known as the peerless national scholar.The big shots not only hand over a lot of property, but also desperately want to marry the beautiful daughter in the family, crying and crying.Anyway, in a word, everyone is optimistic about his potential stock.

Zhou Nan also thought about taking this path, but it was a pity that he was born as a criminal, and later became a government servant.

It has been more than a year since he came to the Ming Dynasty, and he has only written a few poems, which seem to be useless except to please Shi Zhixian and Wang Ruoxu.

Now that he has obtained the status of an official, there are many advantages to establishing a name for himself as a talented scholar, and this plan can also be implemented.

Soon, it was time for Shen Shi to disperse the Yamen.

Zhou Nan was about to leave when a follower stopped him and handed him a bundle, saying that his official uniform had already been taken off and asked Master Zhou to change.

Zhou Nan was overjoyed, this was a sign of his transformation from an official to an official.Immediately, he put on his official robes under the service of his entourage, and looked at the bronze mirror with uneven surface and dim light, and felt sorry for himself.

After watching it for a long time, I always feel that something is wrong.

It wasn't until Officer Xiong Tui of the Criminal Justice Department and the other three governors gathered together, and the five adults went out to eat flower wine in a mighty way, that Zhou Nan realized something was wrong.

It turned out that the founding emperor Hongwu was surnamed Zhu, so the Ming Dynasty respected red.The robes of officials above the seventh rank are bright red, but those below the seventh rank are all green.

These official uniforms below the seventh rank are really ugly. There is a shrunken quail embroidered on the chest. If you don't pay attention to it, you will be regarded as a chick suffering from plague.And the official uniform is grass green all over, and together with Xiong Tuiguan's red official robe, it really is red and green (audio recording), so vulgar it makes you cry.

Soon, the group arrived at "Lvzhulou".

According to Zhou Nan's visual inspection, this courtyard is quite high-end, and it is considered to be second to none in Huai'an.It's just that the name was not well obtained. The name of Luzhu Tower should be taken from Luzhu, the concubine of Shi Chong, a wealthy man in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. The one who jumped to his death later was very unlucky.Even if you want to use green beads to imply that the girl in your arms is beautiful, this is a first-class and luxurious club, so it's named "Golden Valley Garden"!

No, the name Jinguyuan is also unlucky.

The boss of the brothel is uneducated, it's scary!
Seeing a river of spring water flowing eastward, a large group of officials went to the brothel, as if they were inspecting the safety, fire protection, and sanitation work of the city's cultural and entertainment industry. Welcome leaders to visit and guide.

Xiong Ren is obviously a regular customer here, he laughed, pointed at Zhou Nan and said, "Madam Gao, don't say anything unpleasant, this is the new governor of our hall, today the official and colleagues are hosting a banquet here for him The one who catches the wind. Call the most beautiful girl in your building who knows the cold and the hot to come out to accompany her."

Madam Gao was a little embarrassed, and said, "It's just a coincidence that some well-born girls all have customers."

Xiong Ren feigned anger: "Why, don't you even give my lord face? It must be the last time I drank here, offended the girls, and refused to meet us. You go and tell them that this is Anton Zhou Zimu from the county, a first-class romantic person, asked them if they saw each other or not?"

The old bustard Gao was shocked: "It turns out that it is Mr. Zhou Zimu, Anton's great talent. Recently, the girls have been hearing your lyrics. They don't know how happy they will be when they hear that you are here today. Let's go upstairs Sit down in the room and enjoy tea, and I will invite the girls."

"Go, go." Official Xiong Tui waved at Old Bustard Gao, and then said to Zhou Nan with a smile: "Master Zhou, it seems that your talent name is more useful than my title of Tui Guan!"

After being guided by a teapot, everyone went to a two-story building.

It is next to the Salt River, the floor is covered with thick carpets, and it is silent when walking up.The windows of the pavilion are all open, and there is a breeze blowing, blowing the curtains.Looking at the river view and the cool breeze blowing, everyone felt relieved and called out, "Good place."

When the food and wine were served, they were all common dishes, so there was nothing to say.However, this was Zhou Nan's first visit to such a high-end club after traveling, and everything seemed so fresh.

After drinking for three rounds, five beautiful women came upstairs, and the officials were not polite, hugging each of them.

Zhou Nan also got a small and exquisite woman. Although he has a reputation for lust, he is actually quite resistant to such occasions in his heart.In addition, I had another thought of raising hope, so I sat there upright, without squinting, looking like a gentleman.Unlike several other officials who played their hands up and down, they were unrestrained.

The girl's eyes turned round and round, and it took a long time before she asked in a low voice: "My lord, Zhou Zimu, who has written so much hatred for Xifeng, doesn't look like Zhou Zimu, who can't let go of his eyebrows."

Zhou Nan was amazed: "Zhou Zimu is not an extraordinary person, and if he looks like him, what should he look like in the girl's mind?"

The girl smiled lowly, and her little face turned slightly red: "The person who can write such beautiful poems must be a handsome and elegant husband, who is carefree and carefree, ignoring the world's etiquette. Che, like Yaolin Qiongshu, seems to be the moral gentleman who has read the four books. If he hadn't known in advance that it was Zhou Zimu, the servants would have thought they had admitted the wrong person."

Hearing what she said, Zhou Nan was taken aback: the women in this ancient high-end brothel are really amazing.He is elegant in conversation and knowledgeable.

It turns out that the spirit in her words is so high, like Yao Lin Qiongshu's words from "Shi Shuo Xin Yu" that the world praises Wang Yan.

The woman compared Zhou Nan to Wang Yan, the Taiwei of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and flattered him for sitting upright.

Zhou Nan laughed and said: "The girl has beautiful features, she stands tall and stands tall." This allusion also comes from "Shishuoxinyu" which also commented on Wang Yan. .

The woman pretended to be annoyed: "My family is petite, how can it be compared to a rock. If you don't obey, you will be punished with three cups."

Everyone heard it interestingly, and they all shouted: "Zimu, you should drink."

Zhou Nan didn't refuse, drank three glasses of wine in one breath, and asked the girl beside him with a smile, "May I ask what your name is?"

The girl replied, "My family's name is Zi Xiao."

A governor surnamed Hong who came with him smiled and said: "Governor Zhou, don't look at Miss Zixiao's small cherry mouth and a little bit of cinnabar, but tasting Xiaoguan is a national skill. You might as well keep it for later, and have a little vermilion lips for you to taste."

He spoke ambiguously, not only the officials, but also several other women laughed and remained silent.

Zi Xiao's face was even more red, like a rose in full bloom, looking at her small and slightly pursed lips, one couldn't help but make one's heart flutter.

Xiong Tuiguan laughed happily, and said loudly: "That's true, Mr. Zhou might as well stay. I'm the Tuiguan's decision, and all the expenses will be counted on my head. But today, everyone is here for Miss Zixiao , whoever stays has to have an explanation."

Governor Hong asked: "Xiong Lixing, what can I say if I don't know?"

Xiong Tui said: "Everyone is born as a scholar, so naturally there are poems and couplets. Today, all the girls are late, so let's make it late?"

"Okay, wonderful!" The other three applauded loudly.

"I'll come first." Xiong Tuiguan pondered for a moment, then saw a plum petal hairpin stuck on Zi Xiao's head, said yes, and read: "Chun is busy with his hands at the window, try to pick a hairpin for help." New makeup."

The other three governors applauded, and then Governor Hong continued: "Qingqing promises to wipe away the dust and dirt on the temples, and order the singing girl Aoxueshuang."

There was another person who chanted: "Looking at the mirror with pity and emaciation, scratching one's head and forgetting all the vulgarities."

The third read: "Ye Lai couldn't bear to give up lightly, and kept the fairy mark by his pillow."

Judging from the few poems they read, it is said that the beauty is dressing up in front of the mirror, and when she sees the plum blossoms in the yard blooming just right, she breaks off a sprig of spring and sticks it on her head.It is interesting to compare people with flowers and compare flowers with people.

However, this verse can only be regarded as a middle-low level in Ming and Qing poetry. It is a bit clichéd, without any new ideas, and it is really ordinary.

To be honest, for this level of poetry, ancient scholars only need to study for a few years, and "sky is against the earth, rain is against the wind. The continent is against the sky. Mountain flowers are against the sea trees, and the red sun is against the sky. The thunder is faint and the fog is misty." Understand, read hundreds of Tang poems and Song Ci, and you can easily make it.

It can be regarded as the basic skills of scholars in this era.

The verses are ordinary, but the women still complimented her for a long time as usual.

Finally it was Zhou Nan's turn.

Zhou Nan wanted to show off in front of his new boss, and sang loudly: "Sitting on the flute a few times under the flowers, the silver man and the red wall are in the distance."

Governor Hong shook his head: "It doesn't make sense, it doesn't make sense. Xiong Lixing compared plum blossoms to others, but there are no plum blossoms in your poem. Miss Zixiao has no place for you."

"Why doesn't it make sense." Zhou Nan was waiting for his words, and said with a smile: "Governor Hong, you forgot. When Xiong Lixing was drafting the topic just now, he said that the girls were late today, so let's take it late." The question is over. The reason given by the pusher is that the girls are dressing up, so they are late, but I think they are missing their lovers and feeling sad, so they are late. Is it wrong? If you write plum blossoms again, but It's off topic. Miss Zixiao's name is embedded in my poem, which is very relevant."

Nonsense, if I follow Xiong Ren's train of thought and I don't remember any good plum blossom poems in my heart, how can I be brilliant?

Hearing what he said, Zi Xiao's eyes lit up.

Xiong Tuiguan laughed: "It makes sense, Zimu, this song of yours should be an old work, it's really well written. However, there are some unfinished parts, so we don't need to use couplets, so you can sing it completely." .If you do well, Miss Zixiao will belong to you."

These words hit Zhou Nan's heart, he was overjoyed, cleared his throat, and was about to show off.

Suddenly, there was a loud commotion downstairs: "It's a fight, it's a fight, it's going to kill people!"

Everyone upstairs was shocked and looked down at the same time.But I saw a large group of about ten people running forward with sticks in the street beside the Salt River.While running, he made a lot of noise: "Everyone in the neighborhood is listening, the refugees from the south of the Yangtze River have bullied us in Huai'an again. If we don't ask for justice, it will be a joke that we have no one in Huai'an!"

"Go, go, kill those bastards!"

For a moment, the sky and the ground were filled with the sound of shouting, beating and killing.

(End of this chapter)