023 Li Puppet
The house of Emperor Wuhan, the king of Heluo.
This is the ancients' evaluation of Luoyang, because Luoyang is surrounded by mountains and studded with mountains and rivers, and the situation is among the world and is the hinterland of the nine provinces. Therefore, from the ancient Three Emperors' rule, Luoyang is the center of Chinese civilization. From ancient times to the former Tang and Five Dynasties, countless emperors built capitals here and made great achievements that shocked the past and present. Even in this dynasty, Emperor Taizu had planned to move the capital here several times, but he failed to achieve his wish because of many factors. However, Luoyang was regarded as Xijing and was one of the most prosperous cities in the world.
Although the bricks and tiles of the old dynasty have fallen into dust and crushed into mud, the thoughts of the old dynasty stories that have been passed down still make people feel swaying. Zhao Ji was strolling in this thousand-year-old city, and his mood was quite uneasy. Although they are both prosperous cities, Luoyang is still a little different from Bianliang. Although it is a little less prosperous, the profound historical heritage revealed in the subtleties is unmatched by Bianliang City.
Quan Guanqing is indeed a qualified tour guide, leading Zhao Ji to walk through the streets and alleys of Luoyang City. He also tells some rumors and anecdotes. The Tianjin Xiaoyue and the bronze camel rain can always give some specious interpretations. Although it is very contrary to the records in the books, it is full of the atmosphere of the city. Especially when talking about some unofficial history and interesting stories, he can easily learn about it, such as the building where Lu Dongbin was raised - playing Bai Mudan, which street from Emperor Guangwu entered Luoyang City, and where Shi Chong's concubine jumped down the ground to this day, and the bright red...
Although Zhao Ji was very interesting to listen, he saw that Liang Shicheng and his guards were stunned by Quan Guanqing, and then smiled and said, "These things are just a story. The Luoyang City site has been moved several times. Even if the soul returns a thousand years ago, it is difficult to distinguish them in the current city."
Hearing this, everyone's faces showed a look of embarrassment. They really regarded these things as real. This shows that Quan Guanqing, a tour guide, has a deep foundation and if he travels to future generations, he will not have any trouble of not supporting himself.
Quan Guanqing's mysterious show-off was made clear by Zhao Ji, and he was just a story of ordinary entertainment. His eyes turned and said, "The largest city in Luoyang City is a market that has been passed down from the Sui and Tang dynasties. It is no less than the prosperous city in Bianliang City. Mr. Zhao, do you want to take a look?"
Just wandering around, Zhao Ji waved his hand and said, "Lead the way in front of you."
Under Quan Guanqing's leadership, the group headed to the northeast corner of the city. At this time, it was almost noon, and the streets were even more prosperous. There were hawkers selling along the streets and guzzlers who were selling wine. There were also many big men shouting around the stalls and fighting cocks.
As the city approached, the guards stood up and surrounded Zhao Ji. Quan Guanqing was excited to explain to Zhao Ji these lively places on the market.
When reading Water Margin, Zhao Ji always felt that people in the Song Dynasty had a very miserable life. They were bullied by corrupt officials and evil young men in the city, but they were exploited and robbed by heroes outside the city. It was a tragic world. Now, when I came to the Song Dynasty, a thousand years ago, I gradually realized that the literary man’s pen was all good or bad, and there was no need to believe it.
While the journey was right, the crowd in front suddenly started to stir up, and then someone shouted: "Li Xichi is on stage again!"
After hearing this shout, many people joined the riot team and rushed to the shed with colorful flags not far away. It looked like a passerby in later generations met a superstar roadshow.
When Zhao Ji was curious, he heard Quan Guanqing laugh and said, "Young Master Zhao, we are lucky today. The Li Opera crazy person who is called by the people is a strange man in the brothel. His skills in singing are really good..."
Liang Shicheng next to him said disdainfully: "There are also many famous actors in Bianliang City, so it may not be that Li Xichi is the one who is missing."
"It's different. This Li Xiqi is waiting on stage, but she doesn't need others to play, so she can sing together with men and women. Especially singing the farewell mystery of the King of the King, the Imperial Concubine of the Ming Dynasty, is even more amazing." Quan Guanqing said with a smile.
Just wandering around, Zhao Ji saw Quan Guanqing highly recommending it, and said, "Then let's take a look."
The group walked into the colorful shed with the surging crowds. Before they could sit down, they heard the sound of blowing on the stage. Quan Guanqing spent all his efforts, bluffing and intimidating, and found a seat near the stage, and then excitedly greeted Zhao Ji.
After Zhao Ji sat down, he looked at the stage and saw a fancy actor singing on the stage, and the singer was Yu Ji. In fact, influenced by the rich entertainment projects in later generations, Zhao Ji was really not interested in operas and other operas of this era, but since he sat down, he listened to them carefully. Zhao Ji did not study much about operas, nor did he know which style of singing the actor was. He just listened to the lyrics with charm and delicateness, and it was like a beauty talking in his ear. Although it was not necessarily fascinating, he was very good at the real thing.
As for the others in the field, they looked completely fascinated. Even Liang Shicheng, who was a little disdainful just now, opened his mouth slightly and looked at the stage to be calm. For a moment, in the entire coloring studio, besides the singing on the stage, the audience's breathing sounds suppressed to the extreme.
Suddenly the actor on the stage tore off the colorful skirt outside, revealing the strong robe inside, and the lyrics also changed from Yu Ji who had been gentle and humming before to become a heroic overlord. This transition, although abrupt but extremely smooth, suddenly caused a loud cheer. Among them, Liang Shicheng's sharp voice was the most recognizable.
When Zhao Ji suddenly heard such a sudden change, he couldn't help but clamor for applause.
Everyone was immersed in the vivid lyrics, and they didn't realize that the song had ended. Until they noticed that there was no sound on the stage, they looked at it again and saw that the actor was no longer there. Everyone was still not satisfied and shouted: "One more song, another song!"
Taking advantage of this gap, Quan Guanqing smiled at Zhao Ji, "It's a weird thing about Li Opera. His singing skills are second to him. The most strange thing is that he wants to perform on stage and sing all depends on his own interest. If he is full of interest, even if he has piled up a thousand guan of silver and money in front of him, he will never speak up. He really regards money as dirt. Earlier, an official family in Xijing celebrated his birthday and had to spend a lot of money to invite him to play on stage to enjoy it, but he refused without thinking about it."
Zhao Ji looked thoughtful and asked Quan Guanqing a moment later: "Do you know what the name of this drama fanatic?"
Quan Guanqing thought for a while, then turned around and walked to the backstage to inquire before returning and said, "It is said that he is called Li Kuipai. Young Master, are you planning to take this actor back to the house to sing an opera to relieve boredom?"
Li Puppet?
Zhao Ji smiled and said, "I'll talk about this later. If the person hasn't left yet, take me to take a look first."
Quan Guanqing took Zhao Ji to the backstage, but he felt a little embarrassed. In the past, some powerful families in Luoyang City did not have the intention to recruit Li Puppet to the mansion to sing opera to entertain, but they did not get what they wanted. I think there should be some mystery in it. Zhao Ji seems to have such an idea, but it is a bit difficult to deal with. But no matter what, since the prince has such an interest, he has to do things properly no matter what.
There were a lot of groceries piled up in the backstage of the theater, and they walked in and stumbling. Many servants saw Zhao Ji's voyage, and they looked very powerful. I think it was because of a trouble caused by Li Puppet. But these people didn't have much fear on their faces, but instead stood in the corridor as if they were watching the fun.
Quan Guanqing found out where the Li Puppet was, and went to the door to knock on the door and said, "Mr. Li is here? My young master listened to the play you just sang, and I like it very much. I will meet you when I see you."
A moment later, a slightly hoarse voice sounded in the room: "I'm tired and don't want to see guests. Yanei might as well invite him back."
Quan Guanqing didn't want to be turned away before he saw him. He was a little unhappy at the moment. He pushed his hands with all his strength and immediately opened the door. He had not yet stepped in, but he felt a strong wind coming from his face. His heart suddenly became trembling. He was about to withdraw, but he remembered that Zhao Ji was still behind him. He bit his teeth, tugged his arms, and pushed his palms forward like a door panel.
Without hesitation, a silk cloth filled with strength hit Quan Guanqing's hands, and the whole face was in pain. However, since Quan Guanqing could become the leader of the Beggars' Sect, his martial arts skills were extraordinary. He slapped the silk cloth into pieces with one palm and fell down like a colorful butterfly.
"Huh? So he's a master!"
Li Kuipai was sitting on the chair, throwing out silk cloth but failed to force the person back. His expression was shaking, and he knew that he had encountered a hard point of pricking hands. He stood up and looked at Quan Guanqing with his eyes focused. Although he was facing a strong enemy, his actions were still like a stern move on the stage. A man moved more gentle than a woman, but he did not give a sense of incongruity. It was really wonderful.
Seeing the two of them confront each other, Zhao Ji smiled outside the door: "Mr. Li, I just admire your talent. I want to come and have a visit, but I really have no malice. Why do you have to be so indifferent and keep others from thousands of miles away?"
The Li Kuipai said in a low voice: "If you want to watch the show, just wait in front of the stage. I only love to sing opera, but I don't like socializing. Please come back."
"Mr. Li is very skilled in music and loves opera, which is really admirable. However, the operas you sing are all wise and wise, but it is hard to be unique, but it is also regrettable. But I have a new opera here. I wonder if Mr. Li is willing to take a look and sing?" Zhao Ji continued to smile outside the door.
Chapter completed!