Prince Consort

Chapter 188

The autumn of this year caused an uproar.

It was only at the beginning of the year that Baichuan Academy allowed girls to enroll, and it was only done by Baichuan Academy itself, so not many people jumped out to oppose it.Xie Ze'an openly and aboveboardly relaxed the conditions of the township examination to allow both men and women, and immediately pulled the hatred value from all directions.

The opposing opinions are very consistent with Xu Juncheng, and they all said that "there has never been such a thing throughout the ages."Xie Xiaomei's "Serial Fan Accumulation Plan" has been implemented very successfully. The stories with the highest spread in the past few months are "Mulan" and "Legend of Meng Lijun".When the news of the "co-examination" of the township examination spread, Xie Xiaomei took off her vest and thought about the "postscript" of these two stories as a girl—how should Hua Mulan, who already possesses martial arts skills, adapt to life at home?Is it possible that Meng Lijun, who is already full of talent and learning, will return to the boudoir?Why is there no other way in the world for them to choose?

As soon as this controversial postscript was published, the "propaganda" arranged by Xie Ze'an immediately started in full swing.

In addition to the basic momentum, Xie Ze'an also created a theater troupe.

There have been many things like singing operas throughout the ages, but there are singing styles in different places, and not everyone can understand them.And the costumes for singing are not that complete, not to mention the stage design, pre-show publicity and other preparatory work with great bonuses!

Xie Ze'an personally inscribed the word "Liyuan".

The first scene that Liyuan will sing is called "The Female Consort"—this is another story about a woman disguised as a man.Xie Ze'an now has enough face, once he speaks, many people will naturally go.But he just didn't open his mouth. He put up beautiful promotional posters on the street, and asked the street people to distribute "partial stills" on the street.The promotional theme of the first day is "Stage Effects". Just a stage background is already eye-catching; the second day is "Colorful Clothes and Decorations". Xie Ze'an asked people to distribute "fixed makeup photos" along the street. The exquisite makeup makes the people in the paintings look like fairies!

Xie Ze'an is also particularly hurt. Every day, the "still photos" sent to each person are divided into twenty types, which means that if you want to see more, you have to communicate with at least twenty people.The two new words "liyuan" and "female son-in-law" became the hottest topics in Beijing.

By the third day, even Zhao Chongzhao had heard about it.He held Xie Ze'an's hand enthusiastically, and said, "Sanlang, I asked Xiao Dezi to grab two 'tickets' for the Liyuan, let's go see together tomorrow night, okay?"

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Of course, Xie Ze'an made the ticket thing. The Liyuan is not particularly big, and there are very few people who can sit down. Those who can't get the tickets can only wait for the next game!This is also a kind of hunger marketing. The more you ignore it, the higher your expectations will be.

Xie Ze'an smiled and said, "Okay." He showed a little shyness, "But I have to tell you one thing first..."

Zhao Chongzhao was stunned and asked, "What's the matter?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Next time you ask for a ticket, just ask me to stay. You don't need to let Dade go and squeeze with people."

Zhao Chongzhao: "..."

After working for a long time, this pear garden was created by Xie Ze'an!

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Sanlang, you don't even say anything to me!"

Xie Ze'an took out two tickets from his sleeve pocket: "I'm planning to come to you to play after the construction is completed."

Zhao Chongzhao was overjoyed, and immediately threw the tickets in his hand to Zhang Dade: "Xiao Dezi, these two tickets are for you and your brother to see."

Zhang Dade thanked happily.

In any case, it is a great thing for his brother to be remembered by Zhao Chongzhao.

Xie Ze'an said: "After all, you are the emperor, and you will be scolded by Yu Shitai if you rush to the theater rashly, so let's go there early and enter the private room to wait for the opening."

Zhao Chongzhao immediately agreed: "Okay!"

Under the strong effect of the serial publicity, not long after Xie Zean and Zhao Chongzhao arrived the next day, there was already a sea of ​​people outside the Liyuan.I heard that this play was written by Xie Ze'an, and many people gathered outside the opera house with the principle of listening to it even if they don't have a ticket.There are many rhombic windows on the courtyard wall of the Liyuan. From the outside, you can see the stage, but you can't see the whole picture;

Zhao Chongzhao was amazed: "Sanlang, we haven't played like this for a long time." Xie Ze'an used to take him to make new gadgets, eating, drinking and having fun. The core goal is "to send warmth to the grassroots" and "into the hearts of the people" "I want you to eat this longan eight-treasure porridge and think of His Highness the Crown Prince and the little son-in-law"...Thinking about the days at that time, it was really lively and joyous.And he didn't know at that time that he was no longer qualified to be a prince in Zhao Ying's heart, so he played around with Xie Ze'an carelessly.

Thinking of all the past, Zhao Chongzhao couldn't help but grasp Xie Ze'an's hand tightly.He and Xie Ze'an had spent the most innocent and pure youthful time, no matter what happened, he would never let Xie Ze'an be wronged again!

Xie Ze'an smiled, turned around and kissed Zhao Chongzhao.

Zhao Chongzhao was overjoyed.

Xie Ze'an didn't give Zhao Chongzhao a chance to make progress, and said to Zhao Chongzhao, "Sit by the window, the show is about to begin."

There are no special effects these days, and the stage effects are still a bit rough.However, the background and the stage are all made of high-quality fabrics, and the paintings on the background are even more handwritten by famous artists—only by cultivating their appetite from the beginning can they lay the foundation of "the best in Liyuan" in their hearts!At this moment, the curtain has not been opened, and several clowns with heavy makeup are walking through the seats and performing simple magic tricks, which makes many people look straight.

Zhao Chongzhao was also in high spirits: "If it's not inconvenient, I'd like to go down and have fun too!"

Xie Ze'an said: "In the future, not now. Opera can be popular, but you can't lead it, or you will be scolded." In many people's minds, except for reading, other things are classified as "not popular". However, if Zhao Chongzhao dared to stand up and "lead the trend" blatantly, he would definitely be scolded severely.

... Zhao Chongzhao has already learned a lot of blood and tears when he was still the prince!Ma Yushi, the old man who has a good friendship with him now, is the main force of cursing, and even his little "supporting role" is sprayed bloody.

Zhao Chongzhao also thought of Ma Yushi's old face, with a troubled look on his face.It can't be blamed that he didn't like Ma Yushi in the past. No one would be happy if he was chased after him and scolded again and again.

Zhao Chongzhao said hesitantly: "Sanlang, do you think I should let Ma Yushi come back?"

Xie Ze'an said, "I still don't want it."

Zhao Chongzhao was dumbfounded.Isn't Xie Ze'an and Ma Yushi on good terms?How could it be rejected in one gulp!He asked puzzledly: "Sanlang, are you still afraid that he will scold you?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Prices in the capital are high, so where old horses can afford to live, it's better to stay in other places."

Zhao Chongzhao: "..."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Then I will give him a house!"

Xie Ze'an said: "The house is too big and no one takes care of it."

Zhao Chongzhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I finally understand, you are begging for a reward for Ma Yushi. Shall I give him a few servants as head office?"

Xie Ze'an smiled without saying a word.

Zhao Chongzhao expressed his thoughts: "When Mr. Yao is the prime minister, it is inevitable that there will be uncontrollable situations. Ma Yushi has two sleeves, and he does not form cliques or seek selfishness in the court, but he is an important benchmark. He is here, and anyone who wants to make trouble will stop."

Xie Ze'an said "um", but did not speak out of praise, but stretched out his hand to hold Zhao Chongzhao's palm.

Zhao Chongzhao was happy, and continued to talk about his next plan: "Sanlang, your father has been keeping his filial piety for more than a year, and it's almost the same no matter how you say it. Mr. Xu is missing from the Political Affairs Hall. I want your father to win back the court and make up for it Lack of participation in politics."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Seeing that Xie Zean was silent, Zhao Chongzhao added: "Sanlang, do you think that I am a bit crony in doing this? No, your father's contribution to the imperial court cannot be compared with others! Just look at his improved muskets and firearms in frontier defense. The role played by him is enough to make him like the political affairs hall. Even the emperor, he relied heavily on your father at the beginning. It is reasonable for me to let your father enter the political affairs hall. How do you say it? Don't avoid enemies, don't avoid relatives with internal actions."

Xie Ze'an smiled and said, "Your Majesty, your eloquence is getting better and better."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Of course, you don't know that when I first came to the throne, I was arguing with those old foxes every day..." He was a little aggrieved while talking, "Sanlang, you were not by my side to help me at that time."

Xie Ze'an paused and said, "You did well without me by my side."

Zhao Chongzhao was just talking, he didn't want to spoil the current good atmosphere.He said with a smile: "Then it's settled, I'll let your father return to court later!"

Xie Ze'an said: "That's fine, just arrange my little sister's marriage."

Seeing that his proposal was affirmed by Xie Zean, Zhao Chongzhao was not to mention how happy he was.He turned his attention back to the stage: "Those clowns are gone, is it about to start?"

Xie Ze'an said, "Yes."

The bright red curtain slowly opened.

It is nighttime, and all the lights are concentrated on the stage, creating a bright and fairy-like atmosphere.The first scene of the opening scene is relatively bright, and it is also a popular scene of wit and beauty nowadays. It is performed with heavy makeup but has a beautiful feeling that makes people yearn for.At the end of the first act, the atmosphere turned sour. The daughter-in-law Feng Suzhen's mother died, her stepmother beat the mandarin ducks because of her love for the poor, and her fiancé was falsely imprisoned.

Everyone's hearts were suspended.

Such plots are all too common in this day and age.Because it is common, it has a strong sense of substitution, and there are scolding and discussions everywhere during the intermission.

The atmosphere is very warm.

Zhao Chongzhao also said: "This woman is really hateful, how can she regret her marriage because of the decline of the Li family! She also framed her and sent her to prison, poor and infatuated Feng Suzhen!"

Xie Ze'an said: "Marriage depends on the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. Once the parents are unreliable, their lives will be ruined."

Zhao Chongzhao quite agrees.But he has a different opinion: "But there is no way to rely on the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. How can they rely on themselves? Usually they are so young when they get married, and they can't let them do things by themselves."

Xie Ze'an said: "Your thinking is also reasonable." He didn't say anything more.Meals need to be eaten at one bite, and the road needs to be taken step by step. If you shout "freedom in love" now, you will inevitably go to the other extreme.

Any kind of thought and system is attached to the times.The era has not developed to that level, and it is useless to propose any advanced things-at most, someone will dig out your point of view in a few hundred years and say, "Wow, it is so advanced, this person wears clothes"!

So take your time and take your time.

It's safer to eat, drink, play and play first, and everyone will readily accept it.As for whether these "new projects" of eating, drinking and having fun contained any private goods, he didn't know, he didn't know, he didn't know anything!He is a pure person, a kind person, a righteous and selfless person!