In the east living room of the Lin Mansion's atrium, two important guests came today, both from the same county.
However, the atmosphere in the reception room was very cold. There was no interaction between the two guests. The occasional glances at each other were as sharp as flying knives.
When the host, Lin Tailai, walked in, this was what he saw.
These two guests were Shen Mingchen and Tu Long, the two giants in Zhejiang literary circles. As Zhang Fengyi said, they hated each other like fire and water.
If you look closely, Shen Mingchen is wearing a red robe. It is said that this is Shen Mingchen's symbol. No matter where he goes throughout the year, his clothes are always red.
Tu Long, on the other hand, looked drunk, with a beautiful woman in his arms. It is said that after Tu Long was humiliatingly dismissed from office because of the crime of "licentiousness", he became completely dissolute.
Generally speaking, it is extremely rude to do this, but it is also Tu Long's signature behavior. Tang Xianzu, who is also in the opera circle, even wrote a poem about it.
They are very nice and individual, and have the fashionable style of celebrities.
After the guests and hosts took their seats, Lin Daguan said the opening remarks: "Suzhou and Zhejiang are connected by mountains and rivers, and Wu and Yue have been in the same boat since ancient times.
I have always been friendly with Zhejiang Shilin. For example, the current Shaozuka Prime Minister Zhao Zhigao is my old friend. I hope we can continue to maintain our friendship today."
Shen Mingchen: ""
Have you forgotten Li Shida, the former Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Nanjing who was killed by Lin Jiuyuan, Lu Guangzu, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice who was brought into the family by you, Chen Younian, the doctor of the Literary and Selection Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and other Zhejiang officials who were repeatedly ridiculed by you?
But even though Shen Mingchen is already seventy years old, his emotional intelligence is really not good enough. He replied:
"I often hear my nephew talk about it at home. Lin Jiuyuan is a great person among people. Today I see him and his reputation is well-deserved."
The nephew Shen Mingchen is talking about is Shen Yiguan, who is now a third-grade Ci minister and is currently visiting relatives at home.
When the literati met for the first time, they should not be too utilitarian. Lin Daguanren talked about literature again: "I really appreciate your poems, Mr. Juzhang, such as 'In narrow alleys where soldiers meet in close quarters, killing people is like grass without hearing a sound'."
It often reminds me of my glorious days as a knight-errant in the past, and it is simply a reflection of my past."
Shen Mingchen: ""
Damn it, Lin Jiuyuan came for his own poem, how should he respond?
The sentence written by Xu Wenchang, a fellow from the same province, "When scribes compete for supremacy in the martial arts field, peach blossoms will immediately draw their golden spears" was forcibly taken over by Lin Jiuyuan!
The old celebrity didn't expect that chatting with Lin Jiuyuan would be so strenuous, and he felt that his emotional intelligence was not enough.
Fortunately, Officer Lin started talking to Tu Long again at this time. After all, as the host, he could not ignore other guests.
I only heard Lin Daguan say: "Our Suzhou Zhang Fengyi recommended to me the opera legends written by you, Mr. Changqing, and I have read them all.
What I appreciate most is that all the male protagonists in Mr. Changqing's works have a wide harem, a group of wives and concubines, and finally achieve enlightenment together and never abuse their masters."
Tu Long laughed "haha" and said: "Jiuyuan understands me! There are some hypocrites who are duplicitous and I can't stand it."
Lin Daguan is not making it up, the biggest feature of the operas and novels written by Tu Long is indeed like this.
Among contemporary literati, Tu Long may be the one who can best adapt to the online literary model hundreds of years from now.
After the opening greetings, it was time to get down to business. Lin Daguan coughed and said: "At this literary conference, many people did not understand my difficulties and thought that I forced the leader Wang to abdicate, so there were many disagreements.
Harmonious sound.
I hope that these two gentlemen will provide more guidance in this province so that Zhejiang literati will have a correct understanding of the literary conference."
Then Lin Tailai was afraid that his expression was not clear enough, so he said very straightforwardly: "I hope that the Zhejiang scholars participating in the literary conference can only have one voice, and that is the voice to support me!"
Tu Long let go of the beauty in his hand and said seriously: "I am willing to support you Lin Jiuyuan, but I will never be with Shen Mingchen, with him without me, with me without him."
Shen Mingchen glanced at Tu Long and said to Lin Tai skillfully: "Since Chang Qing said so, there is nothing I can do."
Lin Tailai emphasized again: "As I said just now, I hope that Zhejiang will have only one voice at this literary conference."
At this time, Zhang Fengyi, a local celebrity in Suzhou who was accompanying the guests, winked at Tu Long. They were all acquaintances in the opera circle and it would be great if they could help him.
But Tu Long was confused and didn't understand what Zhang Fengyi wanted to express at all.
Being dismissed from office on charges of "licentiousness" is a great shame and humiliation, and it is absolutely impossible for the people involved to reconcile.
So no matter what, it would be impossible for him to stand together with Shen Mingchen and speak out together.
At this time, Shen Mingchen asked Tu Long: "What do you think of Lin Jiuyuan's intentions?"
Today, this is the first time Shen Mingchen speaks to Tu Long.
Tu Long thought of another rumor, which someone had just told him yesterday.
So he turned to Lin Tailai and said, "I heard that Lin Jiuyuan has been in close contact with the wealthy gentry of Songjiang Prefecture recently?"
Lin Daguan replied frankly: "It is indeed true, and it is impossible to stop."
Tu Long stood up and said goodbye directly: "Although I have no ill intentions towards you, I forgive you for not being able to support you this time. Goodbye!"
"Wait a minute!" Zhang Fengyi shouted anxiously.
Tu Long didn't look back, waved to Zhang Fengyi coolly, and then walked out of the living room coolly.
It is a true celebrity who is free to follow the desires of his heart and be uninhibited.
The next moment, several big men suddenly jumped out from both sides, and they all started to push Tu Long down.
Then the big men skillfully tied Tu Long tightly with cowhide ropes, and at the same time stuffed a roll of cotton cloth into Tu Long's mouth to stop any possible shouting.
Before anyone else in the living room could react, these big men had already carried Tu Long and disappeared through the moon gate on the side of the courtyard.
Others may not be surprised, but Shen Mingchen, an old celebrity who was dealing with Lin Daguan for the first time, was frightened and subconsciously pointed outside, "Ah this"
However, like a repeater, Lin Daguan said to Shen Mingchen: "I said that there can only be one voice in Zhejiang, so now there is only your voice."
Shen Mingchen did not correctly understand the meaning of "one voice" just now, and also thought it meant "everyone unites and speaks together."
Only now did he truly understand how to interpret the "one voice" emphasized by Lin Jiuyuan.
It turns out that by getting rid of the redundant people, there will really be only "one voice" left!
Looking at Shen Mingchen, who was a bit sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox, Lin Tailai comforted him: "Don't worry, Mr. Shen, we just quietly transported Tu Changqing out of a side door, and then put him on a ship and sent him back to Zhejiang. Other than that, nothing will happen to him."
Zhang Fengyi also said worriedly: "If Tu Changqing can't think about it halfway, it will be a big sin to sit in the restaurant."
Lin Tailai replied: "I have arranged for four more Huabang beauties to help guard Tu Changqing along the way. If he still can't think about it, then there is nothing I can do."
Shen Mingchen was speechless. Tu Long's human weakness was so exploited.
Gao Changjiang, who was standing behind the table, jumped out to clean up the mess and said to Shen Mingchen: "Originally, one of you and Tu Long must be carried out and sent back to Zhejiang today.
Only the other one can go out safely, so congratulations to the old man!"
Official Lin turned around and scolded Gao Changjiang: "What are you talking about? This is a communication between literati, don't scare Mr. Shen with the style of the past club hall!"
What if I meet Mr. Shen's nephew Shen Yiguan in Hanyuan of the Capital one day? "
Shen Mingchen: ""
The biggest "friend" he has ever met in his life is Xu Jie. Now he suddenly wants to know, if Lin Jiuyuan and Xu Jie were in Xiyuan Zhilu together, who would win in the end?
After sending away Shen Mingchen who was in a daze, Official Lin still had no time to spare and had to worry about strategies in all other directions.
Yuan Hongdao, the magistrate of Wuxian County and the leader of the public security department, came to Lin Mansion and reported: "We in Huguang are almost 50-50 open."
Lin Daguan sighed: "After so many years, I have conquered Suzhou's literary scene, but your public security faction cannot even dominate Hubei, its base camp. I am really disappointed."
Yuan Hongdao argued: "We in Hubei have Wu Guolun, a senior figure in the retro style, who is one of the last seven sons who is as famous as Mr. Wang!
Although our Gong'an faction advocated liberating the soul and were popular among young scholars, older scholars still respected Wu Guolun. There was nothing we could do about it.
In fact, Wu Guolun and leader Wang Lao have always been consistent, and this time will be no exception.
As long as you can deal with the old leader Wang, you will naturally win all the support of the Huguang scholars."
Official Lin said in astonishment: "I asked you to deal with Hubei, but you said you want me to deal with Old Alliance Leader Wang first?
If I can completely defeat Alliance Leader Wang Lao, what do I need you to do to defeat Hubei?
Are you spiritual poets who are drunk and singing wildly drunk again, and you can't even understand the logic?"
Yuan Hongdao said with a guilty conscience: "Anyway, I tried my best, but I can't do it to Wu Guolun, right?"
Lin Daguan gritted his teeth and said: "As long as you really have the courage, it's not a bad idea."
At this time, Mr. Feng Er also came over and said to Lin Tai: "The Duke of Yanzhou asked me to deliver a message. I hope that while he still has energy, he can convene a meeting as soon as possible, preferably within three days."
Lin Tailai immediately realized the problem, "Has Duke Yanzhou made a decision?"
At this critical moment, Mr. Feng also reported without any scruple: "I heard that at the main meeting, we will work together to elect Sun Jigao, the number one scholar in the second year of Wanli, as the new leader of the alliance, but we will not make this candidate public now."
To be continued...