In the evening, Li Shimin calculated the days and went to the Li Zheng Hall in a little excitement. He felt much lighter when walking.
As the eunuch beside the emperor, Ren Feng naturally knew what was going on, and he couldn't help feeling that the relationship between the emperor and the empress was good.
Changsun Wugou had been waiting for a long time, and he was very happy to see him appear.
"Erlang, I have something good to show you." She took out a scroll and put it on the table.
"Oh, could it be someone's original work?" Li Shimin became interested just by looking at the scroll. He liked calligraphy very much.
Changsun Wuguo said: "It is indeed a calligraphy. I dare say that Erlang will never guess who wrote it."
Li Shimin laughed and said: "Guanyin is making things difficult for me again. There are countless people in the world who can write. How can I guess it if you pick up a random calligraphy?"
Changsun Wugou said: "No, no, no, the font of this calligraphy is unique. It can be said to be the first of its kind. I should be regarded as the master of regular script."
Li Shimin couldn't help but feel moved and said: "Guanyin Maid, please don't lie to me. There are still regular script masters in this world that I don't know about?"
Changsun Wugou said with a smile: "Just tell me if you want to make a bet with me."
Seeing his wife's winning appearance, Li Shimin also started to murmur in his heart.
Naturally, he didn't believe that a master of regular script suddenly appeared, but he also knew very well that his wife would not fight an uncertain battle, and she was afraid of just the worst.
Wait, no... Is she trying to deceive me on purpose? She must be, I don't believe that someone like Kaishu can suddenly appear.
So he said confidently: "What is imaginary is real, and what is real is imaginary. Guanyin, you have learned how to play with me in the art of war. But I will not be bluffed by you, so I will just bet."
Changsun Wugou suppressed his laughter and said, "Really want to bet? It's still too late for you to regret it now."
The more she behaved like this, the more Li Shimin believed in his own judgment and said affirmatively: "Bet, tell me what you want to bet on."
A smile appeared on the corner of Changsun Wugou's mouth, but it disappeared immediately and said: "I can't think of anything to bet for the moment, so I'll just treat it as if you agree to me a condition."
Li Shimin always felt that something was wrong, but he still believed in his own judgment and said: "Okay, just think that I owe you a condition. Now it's my turn to make demands."
Changsun Wugou said: "Tell me what you want me to do."
Li Shimin stared at her red lips and showed a meaningful smile.
A blush suddenly appeared on Changsun Wugu's fair cheeks, and he spat softly: "Bah, you will think of dirty things."
Li Shimin felt a rush of blood flowing downwards, and said impatiently: "Come on, come on, let me see whose work it is."
Changsun Wugu rolled his eyes at him, then showed a smile that showed success, and said: "You made a miscalculation this time."
As he spoke, he slowly unfolded the scroll, revealing the writing inside.
Li Shimin originally thought that she refused to admit defeat, but when he saw the writing on it for the first time, he was stunned.
The next moment, he rushed over and took a closer look: "This character... has a round appearance but strong bones and muscles. Its stipples are vigorous and vigorous, and the structure is broad and beautiful. It looks soft on the outside but strong on the inside. The shape is elegant but the skeleton is strong."
"Well, I also used a little bit of running script to make the words flowing and beautiful... Good calligraphy, really good calligraphy. Guanyin, you didn't lie to me, this is indeed the work of everyone who started a new style."
Changsun Wugou finally stopped trying to hide it, showed a victorious smile, and said, "Then can you guess whose handiwork this is?"
Li Shimin was immediately choked up, and said in a somewhat embarrassed and self-deprecating tone: "I pride myself on being familiar with famous calligraphy masters all over the world, so I was confident enough to make a bet with you, but I didn't expect that I would stumble on my favorite place."
"Fortunately, this was just a fun thing for us as a couple. If it were a military and national event, the consequences would be disastrous. This is a lesson. We must always be humble and not be complacent in the future."
The eldest grandson Wugou was very happy and said: "If Erlang thinks like this, it is really a blessing to the world and a blessing to all people."
Li Shimin shook his head and said: "Stop flattering me, it's just based on my feelings. Now can you tell me who wrote this calligraphy?"
The eldest grandson Wugou did not try to sell it anymore and said: "This is what Jing Ke copied from the calligraphy books of his elders in the family."
Li Shimin was surprised at first, and then suddenly realized, "How could I have forgotten him? Only the elders of his family would hide it so deeply."
Changsun Wugou also nodded in agreement. Chen Jingke had already come up with too many things, and it would not be surprising to add a new font.
However, Li Shimin immediately said angrily: "This bastard, he knew that I like calligraphy, but he didn't know that he had such good calligraphy and didn't know to take it out earlier. It really should be typed."
Changsun Wugao smiled and said: "You are too domineering. This calligraphy is not for you, but for Xiao Sizi."
She recounted what happened during the day and emphasized that it was a betrothal gift.
How could Li Shimin not understand his wife's intention? He said: "I can't find any trace of the Chen family for so long. I still can't feel at ease. How can I safely marry Xiao Sizi to him?"
Changsun Wugou advised: "But continuing like this is not an option. With the knowledge he has, his origins are no longer important."
"As long as he treats little Sizi well and is willing to contribute his knowledge to serve the court, that will be enough."
"Hey." Li Shimin sighed and said, "I understand everything you said, and I am also thinking about this issue. Maybe I am too cautious."
"Well, I have assigned him a task today. When he finishes the task, I will give him a decree to marry him."
After finally hearing the correct words, Changsun Wugou's heart dropped. He said happily: "Erlang is wise."
Li Shimin shook his head and said nothing more, but said: "Come, let's study this calligraphy carefully."
Changsun Wugou: "Okay, I also like this calligraphy very much. I'll wait for Erlang to come back and study it together."
The two came together to discuss each word, their figures getting closer and closer, and before they knew it, their minds were no longer focused on the words.
"Mr. Guanyin, it's getting late. Let's rest."
"Um……"
"Then I made a bet..."
"Didn't you lose?"
"Huh? Then I order you... Oops, I was wrong, let go."
…
There are two cities in Chang'an City, the east and west. I don't know what I thought when designing them. Their overall layout is almost exactly the same.
There are two doors on each side, two east-west streets, and two north-south streets, forming a "well"-shaped street, dividing the market into nine squares.
Each square faces the street on all four sides, and shops are located on all sides. Shops in the same industry are concentrated in one area, called a row. There are 220 rows in the East Market, and the same is true in the West Market.
There are also differences between the two cities in terms of business categories.
Dongshi is close to the imperial palace, and there are many dignitaries and dignitaries living nearby. Most of the offices in Beijing established in the form of "Jinzouyuan" in various places are located in Pingkangfang and Chongrenfang near Dongshi.
Institutions such as the School of Civil Affairs, the South School of the Ministry of Rites, and the Imperial College are also adjacent to Dongshi. Students going to Beijing to take exams will naturally choose to live near Dongshi.
So many people with status and spending power gathered together, which led to the extremely developed catering industry, entertainment industry, and brothel industry in Dongshi. Emerging industries such as pen shops, engraving and printing industries, and piano shops also flourished.
It can be said that the levels of buyers and sellers, commodity transactions and consumption in the East Market are becoming increasingly high-end.
West Market has taken a different path, becoming more civilian, diversified and international. Businessmen from all over the world gather here, and most multinational businessmen also live here.
You can find almost any product you can think of here at home and abroad, all over the world. Even if you can't find it at the moment, you can get information about the goods through the merchants here.
In terms of prosperity, the West Market surpasses the East Market. This is where Chang'an City's commerce is concentrated and it is also the center of Chang'an City's economic activities.
Chongrenfang in Dongshi City is the largest hotel street in Chang'an City.
Chen Jingke and Wu Shu walked side by side. Don't get me wrong, they didn't come here to rent a room.
One of them was wearing Taoist robes, the other was beautiful, and the other had a high turn-around rate, but they were already used to it and didn't take it to heart.
Although Wu Shu had been in Chang'an for half a year, this was his first time here. He was very curious: "The East Market is really prosperous, far better than Luoyang Market."
Chen Jingke didn't know what Luoyang Market was like, but he thought it was not as good as Chang'an Market. He said: "After all, it is the most virtuous city under the emperor's feet. It should be more prosperous."
"The West City is much more prosperous than the East City, but the people there are much more mixed, and all three religions and nine streams gather together, so it is not as safe as here."
Wu Shu nodded, carefully observed the people on the street, and said: "There are many people wearing silk here, and there are also many scholars. It is indeed a good place to open a restaurant."
Chen Jingke smiled and said: "That's why we are planning to open Taoyuan Restaurant here."
At this time, the conversation of several students was heard not far away.
One student complained: "Brother Zhang, I called you several times today and you didn't come out... Just because you were missing from the finale, we were overwhelmed by those barbarians in this debate."
Others also complained, saying that he was not interesting enough, and wanted him to treat him to make up for it.
Brother Zhang didn't refuse. He cupped his fists and said, "I'm really sorry for you. I'm going to pay you for this meal today. I'll apologize to you."
Someone curiously asked: "Brother Zhang used to be the most active in debates. Why is he so uncharacteristic today? Could it be that the beauty is hidden in the golden house?"
Brother Zhang shook his head repeatedly and said: "Don't be joking, there is no beautiful lady willing to follow me. I won't hide it from you, I got a good book yesterday, and I couldn't put it down at first sight, so much so that it delayed the debate."
As soon as they heard about the good book, everyone became interested and asked: "I wonder what book it is that can make Brother Zhang so obsessed with it?"
Brother Zhang said: "It is a collection of essays called "Wang Yue Tan", which contains deeds of ancient sages, articles and poems by great Confucian scholars, anecdotes and interesting stories from various places... It can be said to be all-encompassing and inclusive."
Everyone was moved by what he said and said, "I wonder which master wrote this Moon-Wang Yue Tan? Where did Brother Zhang get it?"
Brother Zhang shook his head and said: "This book is published by Zixiao Temple. Every issue comes out every time you watch the moon...the first five issues are given away for free...you can go to any Taoist temple to get it..."
These people were talking and walking, and soon they were gone.
Chen Jingke and Wu Shu looked at each other and smiled.
Wu Shu asked: "Are you very proud?"
Chen Jingke smiled and said: "Well, I feel a sense of accomplishment. I compared it carefully and I am more excited than the first time I held hands with Sister Wu."
Wu Shu's pretty face turned red and she stretched out her hand as if to strike. Considering that this was the street, she endured it and rolled her eyes and said, "Speak nicely."
Chen Jingke also knew that this was not a place for jokes, so he put his thoughts aside and said seriously: "I hope you can help me with something."
