Chapter 469 The sword of the scholar, the sword of the samurai
Chapter 469 Scholar’s Sword, Samurai’s Sword
A group of horsemen rushed to the Qinhuai River. In front of the Confucius Temple, there was a painting boat parked on the riverside.
The painting boat is huge, with three floors, and upturned eaves. It is so beautiful that it looks like a movable colorful building, which is amazing at first sight.
This boat is called "Jingjinglou" and it is the only one of its kind on the entire Qinhuai River, so there is no need to even display a flag on the boat.
Xia Xun stopped his horse and looked carefully. Is this the place where Zhu Gaoxu invited guests? Compared with Brother Nai, who still held the pipa, Zhu Gaoxu was indeed much more relaxed. Not only did the Second Highness publicly distribute the invitations in his own name, but the time was also set in broad daylight.
Under the circumstances, just this upright aura is much stronger than Zhu Gaochi's.
Although it is already early winter, the Qinhuai River is full of spring scenery all year round, with people leaning against the railings and dancing birds singing. Although this "amazing building" is not under the famous 16th floor of Jinling, it is extremely famous, even in this prosperous place with golden powder.
The ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, "Jingjinglou" is also a good place that many princes, grandsons, wealthy businessmen and businessmen flock to.
The reason is very simple, this place is of a high quality. An old man who makes wine here may be able to sing a few lines and recite a couple of poems with you, a scholar, and a little maid in blue clothes and an ordinary maidservant can sing and dance at will.
Maybe they have the style of a generation of dancing masters. The girls here may not be the most beautiful on the Qinhuai River, but in terms of talent, they are the best in Qinhuai.
Therefore, not to mention those nobles who are Zen monks and scholars, nobles who enjoy delicious food and beautiful concubines, celebrities who play the piano to the moon, sweep snow and cook tea, but also those playboys who are accustomed to flying around in the powder pile. From time to time, they are also willing to
Come here to have some fun, this kind of place represents elegance and taste.
Xia Xun looked at the painted boat. As soon as he got off his horse, he heard the rapid hooves of the horses and several horses galloping towards him. He reined in his horse and stopped in front of him. He looked at each other twice and took a quick look. It was Qiu Fu, the Duke of Qi.
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After being stunned for a moment, Xia Xun slowly smiled, cupped his hands gently and said, "Old General Qiu, it's been a long time!"
Qiu Fu's face darkened, he just raised his hands and without saying a word, he pulled the saddle and jumped off the horse.
"Haha, Mr. Qiu, this is your fault!"
Zhu Gaoxu, who came out of the boat to greet them after hearing the news, saw what the two were doing and immediately said loudly. Today, Zhu Gaoxu changed into a chic regular clothes, wearing a futou on his head and a moon-white Taoist robe, strolling down the
Hua Fang, who originally had a heroic appearance, actually had a somewhat elegant and refined air in his movements.
Zhu Gaoxu, with one on his left hand and one on his right hand, firmly identified Qiu Fu and Xia Xun. He laughed and said: "Qiu Gong still went through it for Zheng. Did those two villains Xie Qianshi blame Duke Fu? This is you Qiu.
Sir, Xiao Wang has heard a little bit about what happened that day. How could you, Mr. Qiu, tolerate such a scene? Mr. Fu Guo also has no choice but to give in. Otherwise, you, Duke Fu, would be willing to offend him.
Are you stubborn old man, aren’t you, Lord Fu?"
"Your Highness, just call me Wenxuan. In front of His Highness, I don't dare to mention the word "lord of the country" on my lips."
Xia Xun smiled at Zhu Gaoxu, then looked at Qiu Fu on the other side, who was still sullen, and said, "Yang Xu and General Qiu are old acquaintances. What should we discuss? If General Qiu was in the governor's house at that time,
How could Yang Xu make his own decisions? Of course, if the old general was here, he wouldn't allow that villain to cause trouble. However, the old general was out of town at the time, and he didn't know when he would be able to return to Beijing. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yang had no choice.
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Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: "Look, let me tell you, it's not that Wenxuan doesn't take your Duke Qiu seriously, it's because he has no choice. You two are ministers in the same palace and are both giants in the court. You should be harmonious and friendly and work together."
Isn't it sad to have a disagreement between two villains who work for the imperial court and collude with each other to blackmail the ministers? "
Qiu Fu raised his beard and snorted coldly: "After I returned to Beijing, I didn't see him coming to apologize!"
This means that he is willing to go down the steps. Xia Xun immediately climbed up the pole and said with a smile: "Old General, you have wrongly blamed Yang Xu. Yang Xufei is unwilling to apologize to the old general. It is true that the old general has a fiery nature and a tiger's power. I am afraid
When I came to your house, the old general was still angry and punched Yang Xu, which was too much for Yang Xu's body!"
After hearing this, Qiu Fu snorted again, half smiling, but his stiff face softened a little. Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: "People often say that the prime minister's belly can hold a boat. Which of the two princes is not more noble than the prime minister? Such...
Don't worry about trivial matters anymore. Today, Xiao Wang is making a fool of himself, so let's make peace with the generals. If Mr. Qiu is still angry, drink Wenxuan a few more cups in a while, and let's get it back from the wine, hahaha, two
Please!"
Zhu Gaoxu grabbed their arms and boarded the boat affectionately.
The sound of silk, bamboo and elegant music could be heard faintly on the ship. Once on the ship, the sound became clearer. When the three of them entered the cabin, they saw two rows of young girls in the spacious and palace-like boat, swaying their steps and waving their hands in the clouds.
Sleeves, with their feet on the soft carpet, were dancing. There were several rows of tables placed at the top and sides of the cabin. There were some people sitting scattered behind the tables, chatting and laughing, making it very lively.
Zhu Gaoxu said: "Okay, the last two distinguished guests have arrived!"
Everyone stood up to greet them. Xia Xun turned around and saw Zhu Neng, Duke of Cheng, Prince Consort Wang Ning, Hu Guan, Marquis of Fuyang Li Rang, Imperial Envoy Chen Ying, and Imperial Guard Commander Ji Gang all here.
All the officials were wearing casual clothes today, and there were also a few adults whose faces were not very familiar to them. Judging from their movements and gaits, they all looked like brave warriors, so they were expected to be generals leading troops.
Xia Xun couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart. The people the two princes wanted to win over were really formidable. The people Zhu Gaochi invited were either bachelors or envoys, civil servants such as ministers, while the people Zhu Gaoxu invited were either military generals or dukes. If we talk about civil servants,
, there was only one Chen Ying among the civil servants who no one dared to offend and no one wanted to get close to.
Both parties believe that there is no conflict of interest with the people of their own camp, and they are the only ones who can win over each other. This is an advantage, but it is also a disadvantage. If one of them fails, they will no longer be human.
"Come on, come on, everyone, sit down and don't engage in the red tape of literati!"
Zhu Gaoxu smiled cheerfully and invited everyone to take their seats. He was a general who had led soldiers, and his voice was loud and clear. When everyone sat down, he high-fived and passed the dishes around, and the delicious dishes were immediately served one after another.
The beautiful maids passed it on. These women are all real Jiangnan beauties. They have slim figures and delicate looks. Their facial features may not be top-notch, but they are all beautiful and elegant. Their slender waists are folded,
The delicate white and soft jade hands arranged the dishes elegantly and neatly, and their movements were professionally trained, which was a pleasure to watch.
"Everyone!"
After the food and wine were served, the maids and servants stood aside to wait, and the silk music in the side compartment also turned soft. Zhu Gaoxu put his hands on the table, like a tiger about to pounce, and swept around with his bright eyes.
The loud and powerful voice said: "Recently, there have been a lot of rumors in the capital, and there is a lot of discussion about my father's appointment as the crown prince. I believe all of you have heard about this, so you can't help but secretly guess about the purpose of Xiao Wang's banquet today.
Uneasy!"
"Haha, Xiao Wang has a cheerful temperament, so keep your words to yourself so that everyone will not be able to drink with peace of mind!"
Zhu Gaoxu straightened his back and said: "All of you invited today are all friends of Xiao Wang who have the same temperament. Why do we invite you to the banquet? Just because of the four words of the same temperament! When you meet a close friend, a thousand cups are too little, so you have to drink.
, naturally I want to find someone I can talk to. As for the discussion in Beijing and the matter of establishing a heir, Xiao Wang just happened to express his feelings to all his close friends today to avoid being constantly speculated.
The little king has an eldest brother. He is kind, friendly, and morally talented. He is the best choice for the country's crown prince. Gao Xu is also convinced by his brother. However, my brother is weak and cannot handle the country and govern the country. He may not be able to take on this important task.
.In the past four years, we have suffered numerous casualties and casualties among our soldiers, so that we can reach today's situation. We have won hard-earned territory, how can we not cherish it?
The little king has an upright heart, and he has nothing to say to others. He is humble to his brothers. That is a personal relationship, but it is justice when it concerns the world. It concerns the country, the country, and personal relationships, so we have to put them aside. If my father, the emperor,
If you are really interested in choosing a heir apparent, then, in order to share your father's worries and for the hard-won country and country, Gao Xu will do your part and fight for it!"
Those military generals were the first to raise their glasses and said: "Your Highness, with your words, I will wholeheartedly support Your Highness, go through fire and water, no matter what!"
Prince Consort Wang Ning twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Your Highness is really quick to talk! In the past four years of peace, there have been more than a hundred battles, big and small. Your Highness has been charging into battle and made outstanding military exploits. Your Majesty is in the throne today. Your Highness has made great contributions. Grand Hall ***
He is weak, has serious diseases, and speaking of fairness, it is indeed difficult to be the crown prince of the country. If His Majesty really wants to propose it, then I will support His Highness."
Xia Xun didn't expect that Zhu Gaoxu would be so unscrupulous and express his wish in public. Although he said it tactfully, his ambition was already exposed. He couldn't help being secretly surprised. Zhu Neng, the Duke of Chengguo, was a mature and prudent person, and there was a slight strange look in his eyes. Zhu Gaoxu had a tiger's eye.
Sweeping his hands, he pressed his hands slightly down, stopped everyone's voices, and said with a smile: "In the whole world, is it the king's land, the shore of the land, is it the king's ministers, when it comes to support, you and I are all ministers, and there should always be only one person who can support me.
Man, that is my father!
Gao Xu's behavior today is not a clique, nor is it an evil plot! The so-called fight is just to win over the emperor's heart. Gao Xu likes to be straightforward and covert, and he disdains such things. Let's make it clear.
Gao Xu just hopes that if my father really intends to establish a crown prince, when I consult with you adults, if you feel that Gao Xu is worthy of development, you can say a few kind words for Gao Xu."
Zhu Gaoxu raised his glass and said: "Gaoxu has absolutely no intention of bribery with all the ministers. Haha, no one thinks that they can bribe all of you with just a drink, right? Haha, okay, let's make it clear, everyone will not be presumptuous.
Guess, are you feeling restless? Then we can have a drink with peace of mind. Today we will drink as much as we want. We will only talk about romance, not state affairs, and we will never return unless we get drunk! Imperial Ambassador Chen!"
Chen Ying stood up in response, cupped her hands and said, "I'm here."
Zhu Gaoxu pointed at him and said with a smile: "Mr. Chen is the most fair and strict person. Today, I will ask Yushang Chen to be the cupbearer. Anyone who breaks the rules will be fined three drinks!"
Chen Ying responded with a smile and said to everyone: "Everyone, listen carefully. This is the end of His Highness's words today. Let's all drink freely and just talk about romance. Anyone who talks about state affairs again will be fined."
Everyone burst into laughter, and the serious atmosphere in the boat was swept away.
Xia Xun noticed that although Zhu Gaoxu had just said it solemnly, since he had made it clear, he never mentioned it again. At the dinner, Zhu Gaoxu talked and laughed freely and drank a large glass of wine. He was really enjoying himself from the beginning to the end.
, he indeed put the topic aside completely, neither discussing it nor forcing others to express their allegiance, and he had the spirit of being able to take things up but not letting them go.
This is completely different from his elder brother's cautious attitude of wanting to say something but not saying it, and speaking vaguely but for fear that others won't understand. Since arriving at the "Jingzhao Building" today, he has been talking about the holiday between himself and Qiu Fu in a few words.
From the moment he revealed his true feelings to everyone, he was completely an image of a magnanimous and magnanimous person.
Xia Xun secretly sighed that the two brothers were really completely different. Zhu Gaochi was like a scholar's sword, and Zhu Gaoxu was like a samurai's sword.
The scholar's sword hangs on the waist as an ornament, and hangs on the wall as an ornament. Even if it is taken out and danced, it is still an ornament. It just adds a sense of elegance to people. From beginning to end, people pay attention to it.
It will only be that person, not his sword.
But the samurai's sword is different. Even if it is still in the sheath, it is full of murderous intent. Once it is taken out of the sheath, it will shine brightly. No one dares to underestimate its sharp edge. When the sword is held in the hand, others will notice it.
It's still a knife, not the person holding the knife.
This kind of personality charm is indeed more attractive than Zhu Gaochi. Even though Xia Xun had made up his mind to stay out of the matter, seeing Zhu Gaochi's behavior today, he was secretly heartbroken and became a little closer to him.
During the banquet, the music in the side room was played with strings and sheng, and the flute and pipa were played together. The sound was high-pitched, but not harsh at all. The clear sound was gentle and very beautiful. First, the female singer from "Jingjinglou" sang softly and sang softly.
Singing, dancers in colorful clothes danced gracefully, and everyone let go of their worries and started enjoying themselves.
After a while, the music suddenly changed and was full of exotic customs. The Jie drum, pipa, Huqin and Qiang flute made people feel like they were in the desert grassland. The two were gorgeously dressed, with graceful figures, revealing a section of snow-white abdominal muscles, but their faces were covered with soft gauze scarves.
The blond beauties walked in, and everyone was immediately surprised. Such exotic beauties were rarely seen in Jinling. Everyone who was talking, laughing and drinking immediately stopped talking and looked at them.
Ji Gang smiled and introduced in a voice that was neither too big nor too small, but enough for the guests in the hall to hear clearly: "These two beauties are authentic Kucha people. Everyone knows that since the fall of the ancient Kucha country, the real Kucha people
This person is rare even in Xiliang, let alone such a beautiful virgin. Haha, this is what General Pingqiang tried his best to collect and send to His Highness the Second Highness. The exotic dance has a unique style. Everyone
Bless your eyes!"
Everyone understands the implication, but now they are not in a hurry to taste it. Everyone’s eyes are attracted by these two exotic beauties.
The authentic Kucha people are of the Aryan race, with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair complexion.
However, because they had lived in the Western Regions for a long time and were accustomed to dressing up as Uighurs and Uighurs, their blond hair was now messed up and formed into small braids. They wore silver hats with flower ornaments on their heads and brocade skirts and boots, which made them look stunning.
Pink and lustrous, beautiful.
Although her face was covered with gauze, her big eyes were as blue as the sea. When she shook her head (or moved her neck), she had a charming and coquettish look. Even though the officials present were used to seeing beauties, they couldn't help but be fascinated by them...
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