The drum is not only a ritual weapon, but also a weapon used in battle.
Because in the market, if you want the sound to travel far, you must use a big drum, which is the four-foot Fen drum used in military formations to convey orders.
But how have ordinary people heard of this?
If you are really unprepared and sound the war drum suddenly, the effect will definitely not be worse than sounding the fire alarm in a crowded shopping mall.
For fear of causing panic, Li Chengzhi did not dare to use drums first, but only used suona to play a very cheerful song "A Hundred Birds Pay Attention to the Phoenix", so that the people could be mentally prepared and know that this was playing music, not fighting.
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There was movement in the stands, and Yuan Yue whispered excitedly: "Coming?"
Li Xian frowned and looked at the stage.
This is what the two of them were talking about just now. Yuan Yue said that Gao Zhan had a way to let the entire city hear today's performance, and Li Xian expressed doubts.
"Eight miles of big city" is not a general term, but it is really eight miles long. What kind of music can spread so far?
Suspicious in his heart, he naturally looked seriously. When Li Xian saw Li Chengzhi wave his hand, a sharp sound suddenly came from the sky.
Taking a closer look, there were two high ladders standing on the corner of the stage, with two men standing on each side. One was holding a suona and blowing hard, and the other was waving a red flag with a radius of more than ten feet.
The red flag waved three times from left to right and pointed to the sky, and then the suona stopped. The stage and the audience fell silent. The musicians, servants, government officials, and even the imperial guards on the city wall all stared at the flag and the flag on the high ladder.
Suona.
It was quiet for a while, and then the suona sounded loudly again: Zhier...
The sound is extremely loud, and the more it blows, the louder it becomes, just like a bird flying straight into the night sky, flying higher and higher, flying higher and higher...
After five or six breaths, Li Xian felt that the man playing the suona might die in the next moment, when the big flag on the other high ladder waved down fiercely.
Neat and high-pitched suona sounds suddenly sounded from all around, just like hundreds of birds emerging from the forest, all at once and densely.
Li Xian took a quick look and saw that there were figures standing on the roofs of all the ice trucks he had seen along the way, playing hard with a suona.
He silently calculated: The ice carriages he saw when he came here were probably hundreds of them, and hundreds of suonas played together. How could it be heard only in this big city of eight miles away?
I’m afraid everyone outside the city heard it!
That’s it!
I sighed in my heart, and inadvertently glanced at an ice truck about half a mile away, and saw a red flag hanging on the roof. Looking further into the distance, about half a mile later, another red flag was vaguely visible.
Xian Yi was shocked: "Baijiaying's "Flag Sentence Order"?"
"What?" Yuan Yue asked suspiciously.
You won’t understand even if I tell you, and you won’t learn even if I teach you...
Li Xian let out a long sigh and explained: "This is the method of warning messages used by Li Chengzhi's troops to detect sentry posts and pass orders in formations. In an instant, extremely complicated military orders can be sent to several miles or even ten miles using copper whistles and order flags."
Outside..."
"So magical?" Yuan Yue asked in surprise, "Why not promote it in the military?"
"It's useless!" Li Xian shook his head, "It's just because it's too complicated. The soldiers not only need to be literate, but also need to understand some music theory... How many of the top soldiers in the army can learn it?"
What kind of music theory is that? Li Chengzhi himself barely understands it!
It's just onomatopoeic words he made up. For example, what does "Zhi'er" represent, what does "Xu'er" represent, "Zhi'er, Xiu'er, Zhi'er..." and so on, what do they represent when combined together?<
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Because he personally thought and taught, Li Feng, Li Shi, Li Rui, Li Cong and others naturally learned very quickly.
But if you write it down on paper and compile it into a code of conduct, it will be like a heavenly book, and it will definitely make people read it more clearly than the other two.
Xi Kangsheng led a group of generals to study for more than a month, but they could only sigh with excitement. Finally, they submitted it to the Ministry of War. But a discerning person would know at a glance: Just like Li Chengzhi’s method of training and drill, training a small group of elite soldiers is useless.
Question, but if you want to promote it throughout the army, it is like telling a joke.
Without it, the literacy rate in the army is too low. The only ones who can understand the drill are officers above the team leader. Which general in charge would be willing to let him serve as a small messenger?
Unlike under Li Chengzhi, there is a Sima in each team. When not fighting, the soldiers are forced to be literate. If they fail the exam, they will go hungry...
How could Yuan Yue care about this? She just stared at Gao Zhan on the stage and said disdainfully: "I thought the sophomore in high school was really capable, but it turns out that Li Chengzhi is helping him again?"
Li Xian couldn't help but nod: What do you think? Otherwise, why would Li Chengzhi give the orders?
However, this piece of music is quite lively. It is not like a banquet in the palace. It is more solemn but not cheerful enough, and it is much less spiritual than this piece.
While he was listening intently, he saw the musicians on the stage preparing war drums, gold gongs, etc. Li Xian was shocked and said: "You actually need to use gold and drums to convey orders?"
"It is not used to convey orders, it is used to play music!" Yuan Yue replied, "Don't be alarmed. Zicheng has already submitted it to His Majesty. The city gate, Yulin, and palace guards have all been informed of the meeting, so it will not cause panic...
”
That’s good!
Li Xian nodded. After the song was played, he looked towards the official road again and saw that the servants following the ice truck were not in a hurry to start selling, but were shouting something.
Listening carefully, it seems to be explaining to the people that the golden drum will sound later, and it is just for playing music, so don't panic.
It seems that he is indeed prepared...
The result is that when the golden drum sounds, everything is safe outside the palace, but the palace is in chaos!
The man is okay, but how can a group of princesses pass by this?
As soon as the golden drum sounded, several wine cups fell to the bluestone ground. Just as the drum sound stopped, dozens of musicians came again to join in the sound of "ho, ha", and a group of noble ladies were immediately frightened.
color.
There are golden drums and loud roars again. Could it be that the rebel army has already invaded?
I don't know who screamed: "We are entering the palace." It was like pouring a ladle of water into boiling oil, and the palace immediately exploded.
Cries, shouts, screams, curses, the sound is so sharp that it can pierce the eardrums. There are also crisp sounds of the wine table being turned over in panic, and cups and dishes falling down.
As soon as the women were in chaos, the men also followed suit. Some people shouted and asked the guards outside the palace if the rebel army had invaded the imperial city, and others copied a few cases to prepare to block the door.
Yuan Ke's face was like the bottom of a pot, and the corners of his eyes were twitching wildly. Gao Ying's eyes were wide open, and his mouth was wide open.
Just a few golden drums shocked the clan into this state?
Can't you hear the sound of drums outside the city? Even if there is a real rebellion, they are only attacking the city and not the palace.
The palace wall is more than five feet high, and there are tens of thousands of forbidden troops in the palace. No matter what happens, the rebel army will not be able to break through in a moment.
If you block the door like this, aren't you afraid of being chopped into pieces by the Imperial Guards who come to escort you?
It’s just hopelessly stupid...
Just as he was secretly angry, he saw a figure rushing toward him. Yuan Ke took a closer look and saw that it was his fourth brother Yuan Yi.
Yuan Yi held a few cases in his arms, protected him in front of Yuan Ke, and urged in a hurry: "Second brother, please retreat to the underground palace first!"
Hearing the words "Second brother", Yuan Ke's original anger, which was like a volcano erupting, immediately disappeared by 60 to 70%.
The strong wind knows the strong grass!
It is really inappropriate for the dignified prince to be so panicked by just a few drums. But it is really valuable that Yuan Yi can think of him as the emperor in the first place.
Yuan Ke looked down again: his younger brother Yuan Huai, who he had placed high hopes on and had been raising in the palace, was actually hiding under a table and shivering. There was no trace of blood on his face, and tears kept flowing down his face.
Drops...
This is the person I value who has great achievements, but he is not even as good as a woman?
Why haven't you seen him so cowardly before?
Yuan Ke was extremely disappointed, his eyes turned cold, and he shouted sternly: "Yuan Huai, get out of here..."
The sound was not loud, far less than the screams of the princesses, but to some people's ears, it was like morning bells and evening drums, which was particularly refreshing.
Yuan Yongzheng was leaning against the palace door with his buttocks sticking out. When he heard Yuan Ke's roar, he couldn't help but get excited: In the panic, you actually forgot about the emperor?
It’s over, won’t the emperor remember it?
After years of awe, Yuan Yong had already formed a conditioned reflex. He was still wondering in his mind, but his body reacted naturally and flew towards him, shouting wildly: "Protect... protect...
…”
Yuan Ke was speechless: He never expected that the second person who could think of him would be Yuan Yong, who had always been cunning, timid and cowardly?
But it’s good, at least there are still people who remember me, and not all clans regard me, the emperor, as their life-and-death enemy...
Just as I was smiling bitterly, I heard a "boom" sound, and the palace door was knocked open. Several clan members who were trying to block the door were instantly knocked away.
Yuan Yong was shocked: Fortunately, he can run fast, but if he were even half a step slower, he would probably have a few bones broken...
A group of armored Imperial Guards rushed into the hall like wolves and tigers, holding knives and crossbows in each hand, and shouted sternly: "Kneel down...kneel down..."
The leaders were clearly Liu Teng, one of the chamberlains, and Hou Gang, a regular servant of Tongzhi Sanqi (general on duty, general of the emperor's sleeping guard). All the clan members were confused: Could it be that the imperial army rebelled?
However, these two people ignored them and shouted loudly for His Majesty to go straight to the hall. All the princes looked back and saw that the Emperor didn't even move his buttocks even if he didn't panic?
At this moment, the roaring of the drums stopped and was replaced by the sound of suona, pipa and other music. The princes, princesses, etc. who had been in a mess just now, all acted as if they had cast a body-holding spell.
The expression on his face is extremely wonderful.
There were no rebels at all, just music playing outside the palace wall...
The two princesses who screamed first were so frightened that they almost flew away, their minds went blank, and they knelt down with a pop.
This kneeling seemed to wake everyone up. In a short time, everyone in the hall was kneeling on the ground, shouting for forgiveness.
The emperor did not say anything, but stared coldly at the royal family members.
Yuan Yong thought the emperor was waiting for him to kneel down too, his knees were bent, and then he heard Yuan Ke sigh softly: "Uncle, now you know why I don't allow you to be released, but you have to stay in the capital?"
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Yuan Yong thought about it for a moment and understood in an instant: Because you are all a group of people with no talent, no virtue, no courage and no ability, I have no choice but to do this...
Not only was he not annoyed, but he was secretly delighted: He was a prince, inferior to one person and superior to tens of thousands of people, but he did not dare to rebel and became emperor. What could he do with such strong talent and courage?
Only those without courage and incompetence can live long...
He bowed his head: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Seeing Yuan Yong taking it for granted, Yuan Ke was speechless.
Looking at the pile of people kneeling on the ground, there was panic and fear, but there was no trace of shame. Yuan Ke was helpless.
Clan members who are talented, virtuous, courageous, knowledgeable, and loyal are either shepherds and guardians of one area, or they are responsible for the security of an area. They are all selected and used by themselves. It is these who are unfit for use that are treated like cystic worms.
If you are raised in Beijing, why should you be demanding?
When I thought of this, there was no trace of anger left in my heart, and I just felt helpless, not to mention that I was too lazy to pursue the crime of "disrespect before the emperor" of these clans. Yuan Ke waved his hand in frustration: "Forget it, everyone get up!
”
A group of men and women expressed their gratitude and all stood up.
Hearing a noise outside the palace, Liu Fang, the eunuch of the minister, Cui Guang, the minister's order, Wang Xian, the lieutenant of the imperial censor, Zhen Chen, the doctor, and Yu Zhong, the leading general (commander of the imperial army), etc., ran in in a panic.
These few people were all on duty in the side hall. When they heard the commotion and the sound of escorts in the main hall, they thought that the emperor had been assassinated, and they were all scared to death. No matter how calm they were in the past, they all used up all their strength to go to the main hall.
Run quickly.
Yu Zhong was originally a military attache, while Wang Xian and Zhen Chen were capable of both literary and military skills. They had both led armies and fought in battles, and were very strong. However, the two old men were purely civil servants. Coupled with their age, they almost died.<
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They are all human beings. Seeing that all the clans in the palace have resentful expressions on their faces, and the emperor's face is full of ruthlessness, these few people have already guessed that a group of princes, princes, and kings were beaten by a few drums.
Shocked?
Liu Fang hugged a bunch of county princes and hugged their fists, and these few came closer to the emperor. After waiting for a long time to catch his breath, Liu Fang respectfully asked: "Your Majesty...are you okay?"
"It's just a few drums, what can happen to me?"
Yuan Ke sighed sadly, "That's all, this wine really doesn't taste very good. Come with me to the city..."
Is the emperor going to climb the city wall to watch the excitement?
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If it were in the past, he would definitely have to give some advice. But at this time, Yuan Ke was clearly in a state of anger, and he knew that it was best to calm down first, otherwise something would definitely happen, so no one dared to accept the advice.
Only Cui Guang tried to persuade him tactfully: "If the drums and drums are beating together, the city will be in a panic, and there will be nothing to see..."
After ten years as king and minister, they have known each other for a long time. Yuan Ke smiled coldly: "I have already known about Zhi Jinwu and Yu Lin, and sent Xuanyi (Yuan Yue) and Li Xian to watch under the city. If it disturbs the people, the drums should be stopped early.
How could it be played so intensely? You just don’t want me to watch it, right?"
How could Cui Guang recognize it? He quickly lowered his head and said, "I never meant this!"
After accusing him of the crime, he simply handed over to Yu Zhongyi and said: "Please also invite Duke Wei to show off!"
Yuan Ke waved his hand impatiently: "I'm just going to the city, and I'm not leaving the palace. What's the point of showing off? You can just obey!"
Gao Zhan said that today he would only be able to play five or six pieces at most, so Yuan Ke knew that if he waited for Wang Yilu to start playing, he would probably finish the performance early.
Thinking in his mind, he stood up and walked out.
Yu Zhong didn't panic at all. After a few shouts, a group of guards quickly climbed onto the city wall.
It really wasn't the emperor's whim. Yu Zhong had already been informed by Liu Teng that His Majesty might be visiting the city today, so he was asked to make preparations in advance.
Without it, Liu Teng had some guesses when Yuan Ke told Gao Zhan to place the bandstand under Jin Yong City a few days ago.
The emperor may just want to listen nearby, but when he is provoked by a group of clan members, he gets angry...
Yuan Ke said that he should be simple and obedient, and the ministers had no choice but to be simple and obedient. Afraid of disturbing the people in the city, Yuan Ke did not let the Huangmen open the canopy, but just held up an ordinary big umbrella.
From the bottom of the city, at most it seems that there are more defenders on the city tower.
This delay lasted for more than a moment. Three pieces of music had been played on the stage, and there was a pause in the middle. The platform, which was more than ten feet wide, was actually crowded with spectators.
Under the stage, ice trucks along the official road were all on sale, and there was a long queue in front of each truck.
It seems very simple: cut the big ice into small pieces, and after a few hammer blows, you will get a pile of crushed ice. Then use a shovel to put it into a bowl, and then pour some melted caramel water, and you will have a bowl of smoothie.
The big bowl is huge, definitely no smaller than an adult's head, so one bowl is sold for one penny. Or it may be divided into three small bowls, but it is not sold retail, and it is still three bowls for one penny.
There was no way, the emperor only accepted copper coins, and one coin was enough to exchange for two kilograms of millet, which was enough to feed a small family of three for a day. For fear of offending his conscience, Li Chengzhi had no choice but to sell it like this.
But it was so popular that even after one bowl was not enough, I came to buy the second and third bowls.
From time to time, the ice truck along the street will send out a whistle that it is about to be sold out, and immediately a carriage transporting ice will drive out of Wujiguan, south of the official road, and deliver it to wherever there is shortage.
Seeing the endless stream of buyers, it was very lively. Yuan Ke's heart moved. He looked at Yuan Yong and Yuan Yi and said with a warm smile:
"Xuanyi (Yuan Yue) begged several times and said that he would take care of the business. I was afraid that he would be impatient, so he never agreed. But if the emperor's uncle and Xuanren (Yuan Yi) are interested, they can find a son later.
Cheng Xiangshang..."
Although Yuan Yong is timid, he is absolutely outstanding in thinking and wisdom, otherwise he would never be the only one among Xiaowen's brothers to survive.
As soon as he heard the emperor's words, he guessed 70% to 80%: the emperor was thinking of himself and Yuan Yi for protecting him just now, and wanted to reward him!
The implication is that this business is definitely worth it!
But it seems quite labor-intensive, can you really make money?
If you really don’t want to make money, just find an excuse to reject Gao Zicheng...
Thinking about it in his heart, Yuan Yong responded quickly: "I thank your Majesty!"
Yuan Yi, like him, agreed wholeheartedly.
Seeing this, Liu Fang and Cui Guang looked at each other and nodded slightly.
To be honest, the emperor was very good to the clan. How frugal he was, but how extravagant were Yuan Yong, Yuan Chen and others?
What a good guy, are you actually setting up a gold mountain to fight for wealth by the Luoshui River?
Wang Yuanchen of Hejian held a banquet at his home and entertained hundreds of guests, and there were only two beautiful maidservants serving the wine. If you see someone right, you can’t do it without taking them away...
But the emperor never had any evil thoughts. Even if Yuan Yong, Yuan Yi, Yuan Yue, etc. offered their contributions, he never accepted them.
The reason why he was so ruthless in the early years was that the late emperor was too kind and his uncles were used to being domineering. Naturally, they bullied the young emperor and acted without any scruples.
However, Qia Qia forgot that as soon as the emperor ascended the throne, he was in a state of panic and at the height of his suspicion, even if he could dream up three-foot waves, how could he endure a group of princes supporting their troops and respecting themselves, and sometimes refusing to do so?
Behavior that is not subject to the imperial edict?
Not to mention seven, seventy are not enough to kill...
After sighing for a long time, Liu Fang and Cui Guang put away their thoughts and looked down attentively when they heard a very loud suona sound coming from the city.
At this time, the ministers discovered that there was a high ladder on each side of the platform. Perhaps they were afraid of violating the rules and did not dare to set it high, only more than two feet.
"In addition to gold? Gongs and drums, there are also flags?"
All the princes were surprised, "There is such a way to play music?"
Yuan Ke was a little impatient and waved his hand lightly: "Silence, just listen!"
Cui Guang and others were all speechless: It was obvious at first glance that he was an ignorant and incompetent person. How could he not know that there was joy in battle in the army?
Cui Tingbo, a famous general in the dynasty, who was as famous as Xi Kangsheng and Yang Dayan, was the best at the art of formation music. Whenever he faced the battle, he would have gold, drum, Jia, and Ruan play in unison to boost the morale of the soldiers and strengthen the military's power.
Cui Tingbo also personally composed the "Song of the Strong Soldiers" and "Xiang Yu Yin" for the formation music, which must be played in every battle. He was victorious in every battle and never lost. Therefore, he was praised by His Majesty as "Cui Le General"... p>
The band stage is only about ten steps away from the city wall, so the view of the city is very real. First, you hear the sound of the suona on the high ladder on the left, and then the bright red flag on the right is waved.
No more, no less, exactly three breaths, the four drums beat at the same time, four times in a row.
Even if there is an order in the army, only one drum is needed. At this time, there are four drums beating together. How loud is the sound?
It was like four thunderbolts exploding, and Yuan Ke felt that his eardrums were itchy from the shock.
Just as he was about to stretch out his fingers and scratch it, the sound of the drum suddenly stopped, and the sound of Ruan Qin and Pipa sounded again on the stage.
Just like the rain hitting the banana trees, it is dense, fast, and passionate, and a chilling air rushes towards you, as if there are really thousands of troops galloping and fighting in front of you.
Yuan Ke only felt a numbness in his tailbone, and a numbness spread throughout his body.