During the Zhenghe period of the Great Song Dynasty.
It is an early spring full of flowers.
On the East Gate Street of Daxiangguo Temple, shops selling futou, belts, books, and crown ornaments are lined on both sides. They put their goods outside the door one after another. The boys in the shop took some time to stand by the stalls and hawked a few times, and then nine out of ten His eyes were drawn away by the gorgeously dressed girl, and then he fled back to the store under the loud scolding of the shopkeeper.
Dingjia Vegetarian Tea Shop is a well-known brand in Tokyo. During the five days a month when Daxiangguo Temple is open, business is as prosperous as fire cooking oil. There is an old lecturer in the shop with his granddaughter in red clothes and pigtails, saying It tells the story of General Mian Nirvana's night attack on Kunlun Pass.
In the best seat in the front row, a young man was reclining on a hardwood folding back chair painted with tung oil. The young man wore a white jade gold crown and a silver cloak with flowers. He had red lips and white teeth and was extremely handsome, but he was too lazy at the moment. It was tight, and he didn't sit still for a while. When the chapter was over, he lazed, said "reward", stood up and walked out of the door.
The young man had several followers. The first man, a square-faced man, lined up the coins on the old man's table with an expressionless expression. He turned a deaf ear to the words of gratitude expressed by his grandfather and grandson and followed the young man out of the house.
The young man stood on the street and looked around. The crowds were bustling, the streets were full of flowers, the brocades were luxuriant, and Luo Qi was fragrant. His heart was calm, and he suddenly laughed out loud, raising his hands and facing the big tree. Go to the east gate of Xiangguo Temple.
"My dear husband, why don't you go through the main entrance?" The square-faced man had already followed, his body half hunched over, and he asked respectfully.
The young man still walked slowly, looking around, and after a long time he said: "Look, look everywhere. This prosperous age is so beautiful. If you don't look around, you may not be able to see it in the future."
The man stretched out his hand and scratched his head. Although he was a military officer, he could read and write. He also wrote a few poems with loose rhyme and rhyme, but for some reason he couldn't understand what the young husband said.
"All directions are working together, all countries are connected, the treasures from all over the world are collected, and the peculiar smell of the Huanhuan area is really prosperous and prosperous!" The young man smiled and the topic suddenly changed: "I don't know where Zhang Zeduan's painting of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" came from. His brushwork But it’s very wonderful. I’ll look for him to take a closer look when I get back.”
"What the young gentleman said is absolutely true." The square-faced man hurriedly agreed.
Dongmen Street is crowded with people at the moment. Even if the vendors selling goods on the street are hoarse, they can't hide the joy on their faces. They touch the hard currency in the money fork and think about how to give it to the little widow on the other side of the wall after closing the stall. Buying two taels of gouache, as for my mother-in-law, I can save it.
On the road, a man in commoner clothes held a bamboo dragonfly with a willow leaf in his mouth, spinning it while looking left and right. He smelled the fragrance and came to the single girl. He blushed and chatted with her for a few words. Even if he was rejected, he still looked forward to it. Ken left, but when Chongkuo paid the bill for his wife, he realized that his wallet was missing. Then he panicked and jumped up and down to look for the thief, but his wife covered her mouth with a handkerchief and walked away with a smile.
The ladies of officials from wealthy families were in twos and threes, with slaves and servants. The officials specially tied hairpins in their ears, straightened their backs, and looked around in the crowd with quick eyes, secretly guessing whether Yan was thin or fat. , even if the lady squeezes her waist hard, she still doesn’t feel the pain.
The young man walked slowly and came to the east gate of Xiangguo Temple and looked for a moment before slowly walking in.
The temple is very vast, with many stalls and tourists. The various items dazzle the visitors, and those who come from outside are even more stunned.
The young man walked and looked at it, and unknowingly passed through the second gate, which was even more exciting. The items sold were all from Tokyo's time-honored brands, such as Taoist crowns from the Meng family, preserved fruits from Wang Daoren, Zhao Wenxiu's pens, and Pan Gu's ink In the corridors on both sides, there are embroidery, forehead smearing, velvet flowers, headdresses, and novel ornaments inlaid with gold and colorful silk.
The young man did not enter the Buddhist hall, so he used the money to buy a purse embroidered with aqua blue pelicans, and wandered toward the back of the hall.
Next to the Zisheng Gate behind the main hall, there are bookstalls with calligraphy and paintings and various rare toys, as well as some not-so-authentic spices and old medicines that exaggerate their age. They are not considered top-quality local products from various states. The young man saw this. Shaking his head vigorously.
He picked and bought a few more things, then passed the fortune-telling stalls and the tables with portraits on both sides, and continued walking with the flow of people.
The young man seemed to be in a good mood. Although he walked and walked, he was not bored. The next moment, he passed Zhihai, Huilin, Baofan, Hesha and other Zen monasteries, made a small circle, and still went out through the east gate.
At this time, the square-faced man said respectfully: "Isn't my little husband not having enough fun?"
The young man glanced at him with a half-smile but not a smile: "What does Deputy Ambassador Tan have to say?"
The square-faced man crossed his hands and said, "My dear husband, today is the birthday of Grandpa Rensheng of Dongyue. I think the Yue Temple is very busy, but just walking there will inevitably tire my waist."
The young man said: "But it doesn't matter. I'm a little tired of sedan horses today. Besides, after passing Panlou East Street, we'll arrive at Suanzao Gate."
The square-faced man hurriedly said "yes".
The corners of the young man's mouth turned up slightly and he said: "I heard that Deputy Tan was proficient in writing and was very good at fists and kicks, but he was wronged by the Imperial City Secretary. Now the Imperial City Secretary is not as good as Zhenzong Renzong at that time. With all the civil and military officials in the hall now, who can he offend? ?”
The square-faced man chuckled twice, bowed and said, "What the young Xianggong said is absolutely true. My ancestors have been serving in the Imperial Army for a long time. It was only in this generation that they really failed to make any achievements, so they were sent to the Imperial City Division, where they have endured hardship to this day. "
The young man smiled and said: "Now that the Imperial City Secretary has been reduced to a rank-level official, there is still the position of Imperial City Secretary, but you don't want to do it. Since you have taken the path of Privy Tong, you plan to become my disciple, but you have already thought about it. decided?"
The square-faced man lowered his eyebrows and said, "I rely entirely on my little husband to send me orders. I am loyal and can be learned from the sun and the moon."
The young man looked at him and said, "While it's still early, let's go to Panlou Street to have dinner, and then go to Yue Temple."
The group of people left Daxiangguo Temple and walked north, passing by Panlou Street. After eating and drinking, they arrived at the Yue Temple not long after leaving.
This Yue Temple in Tokyo is more commonly known as Taishan Temple among the people. During the Xiangfu period of Zhenzong, the God of Mount Tai was conferred the title of Dongyue Tianqiren Saint King, and later the title of Dongyue Tianqiren Saint Emperor was added. This temple was built at that time.
Although the Yue Temple is far less lively than the Daxiangguo Temple, it is still bustling at the moment. The young man watched while walking, and soon came to the vicinity of the Wuyue Tower.
The young man suddenly said: "Why is there so much noise ahead?"
The square-faced man looked closely and saw several people standing at the railing downstairs, each holding a slingshot, a blowpipe, and a stick, winking. In the middle stood a young man in a flower robe, wearing a hat crookedly, with flowers in his ears. , with his collar open, was blocking a woman's path, and said with a smile:
"My dear, please go upstairs, I want to have a nice chat with you."
The woman looks to be no more than ten years old, but her hair is knotted, she has picturesque eyebrows, eyes like spring water, a beautiful nose and mouth, a pointed chin, soft and graceful ribs, and a delicate posture, but she is already in her late teens. Flying his cheeks, he said: "In a peaceful world, what's the point of teasing your beloved?"
The square-faced man saw clearly, and turned around and whispered: "My dear husband, he is Gao Qiu's godson. His name is Gaokan, also known as Gao Shide. He is very mischievous in daily life. He likes to tease and humiliate women from good families. The people in the city are all Call him Gao Yanei."
Hearing this, the young man narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Gao Qiu has three parents and children, why would he accept this?"
The square-faced man was startled and said, "This... subordinate doesn't know."
The young man added: "The officials have reorganized the two divisions and three yamen, reorganized the guards and military divisions, and ordered me to promote them. They will share the power with the front division of the palace in charge of Gao Qiu. At present, the division has not been established. Waiting for the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate the government offices. After that, I will have to repeat some of the affairs of the palace minister, and Gao Qiu may have complaints."
"This..." the square-faced man said with a sneer, "it's my husband's family affairs. How dare you complain? Although the two offices and three yamen are in charge of similar affairs, my husband must be the main one at this time."
The young man smiled slightly: "In the third year of Taizu's Jianlong reign, after Shi Shouxin, the Duke of Wei, resigned as the commander of the Imperial Guard and Military Division, the Imperial Guard and Military Division no longer had a leader, and was only managed by Du Yuhou. In the second year of Jingde, Duke Lu of Lu When Wang Chao dismissed the Marquis of Yu from his post and was never reinstated, the bodyguard and infantry forces of the Sima Army were divided into two. From that time on, the two horse and infantry armies were placed under the Dianqian Division."
The square-faced man scratched his head and said, "My young husband is knowledgeable and memorized, and my subordinates admire him."
The young man shook his head and said: "Now that the government has resettled the guards, pro-army, and commanders, I am in charge of both Mabu and Yamen, but in turn, I have suppressed the front office of the palace. It is impossible for Gao Qiu not to have resentment in his heart." .”
The square-faced man said: "My dear husband, why should you care? If that guy doesn't accept it, just find a way to beat him on the head."
The young man's mouth curved, and he suddenly looked forward and said, "But it's a bit unpleasant!"
The square-faced man followed the young man's eyes, and saw Gao Yanei's eyes shining brightly, and he was whispering in a confused tone. He was tugging and tugging as he talked. Although the woman was dodging left and right, she was still a weak woman. How could she do it? After being surrounded by this group of rogue idlers, there was a look of fear on his face, and he was about to cry on the spot.
"My dear husband, please go ahead..." A ruthless look flashed across the square-faced man's face, and several of the guards behind the young man also took a step forward.
The young man took a deep breath and nodded. The square-faced man couldn't help but shout louder: "That fool is so brave. In a peaceful and prosperous world, how dare you tease a woman from a good family like this!"
He shouted so loudly that he immediately alerted the gang of idle ruffians to look over. Only Gao Yanei was so confused that he did not turn around and just cursed: "Where are you from, a rude man who dares to take care of grandpa's affairs? Leave them all to me." Beat this guy up!"
The young man frowned slightly when he heard the words. The square-faced man noticed this change, and his expression suddenly changed, with a ferocious look on his face. He stretched out his hand and pulled out a rare soft sword from his waist. With a slight move, the sword blade Stretching straight, he jumped forward and was about to step forward, but unexpectedly, at this moment, a person was thrust out of the diagonal stab!
