Yang Anxuan was happy and happy here, but Diao Yun was so angry that he didn't even eat dinner and sat alone in the room sulking.
He earned two hundred taels of gold in more than a year with his superb gambling skills. He is the best among the strongest, but he worked hard to make wedding dresses for others.
Thinking of his hatred, Diao Yun reached out and turned over the table in front of him. The oil lamp on the desk rolled to the ground, and the room became dark.
The heavy breathing sound was like a wounded beast, Diao Yun's eyes shot out fierce light, and he must not give up just yet.
Since crossing the river, the Yang family has become the son of a soldier, so they don't need to be afraid of him in a fight.
Moreover, the Yang family offended the King of Kuaiji and the Wang family of Taiyuan, so Yang Anxuan was demoted from upper-middle grade to upper-lower grade.
Diao Yun rolled his eyes, thinking something strange in his mind, when he suddenly heard Zhang Xi's voice coming from outside the house, "Is Brother Diao in the house?"
Zhang Xi went to Guozixue to look for acquaintances to find out about Yang Anxuan, and he thought it paid off.
"Yes, yes," Diao Yun agreed repeatedly. He lifted up the desk and picked up the copper oil lamp on the ground by the moonlight coming in through the window.
Zhang Xi stepped into the house and asked doubtfully: "Brother Diao, why don't you light the lamp?"
"I accidentally overturned the case just now. Brother Zhang, there is news." Diao Yun said, while shaking the flame and lighting the oil lamp.
Zhang Xi sat down on the table and said proudly: "How can I not do my best for what Brother Diao told me? I asked a friend from Guozixue Middle School, Yang Anxuan is really a troublemaker."
With joy and excitement, he recounted how Yang Anxuan debated "Morning Wind" with his classmate Wei Xu and teaching assistant He Xiu when he was in school, and then forced Chen Zhi away in the dining hall.
Diao Yun had a sinister smile on his face. This Yang Anxuan was a very aggressive person. He had offended many people just a few days after coming to Jiankang. He might as well add fuel to the flames and bring him to the forefront to see how he would end up.
Turning his eyes, he already had a poisonous plan, and whispered to Zhang Xi: "Brother Zhang, you might as well go find Chen Zhi and let him study in Guozixue..."
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A few days later, there was a lot of discussion in Taixue Zhaitang.
"Brother Xu, have you heard that some people in Guozixue say that we are not as good as them in our studies?"
"Hey, if you want to talk about the family background of Taixue, it is true that they are not as good as Guozixue. When it comes to knowledge, how can those dandies in Guozixue be compared with Taixue?"
"It is said in Guozi studies that the six arts of a gentleman (1) are not as good as those of Guozi studies."
"Who is talking nonsense and confusing right and wrong?"
"I heard that it was said by Yang Anxuan, who wrote "Little Window Quiet Sentences", that he scolded the Imperial Academy for being full of wine and rice bags..."
"It's unreasonable. The students of Guozixue are unorganized in their classes, and we are ashamed to be among them. Yang Anxuan actually speaks so boldly, and I am foolish enough to compete with him."
"Everyone, please don't listen to the wind. Is it possible that someone intentionally framed Yang Xiaochuang and foolishly read "Xiaochang Youju"? It is very elegant. Yang Anxuan is not a person who speaks arrogant words."
"It is rumored that Yang Anxuan is proud of his talent. According to Yu, these words probably come from Yang Anxuan."
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Yuan Sheng, Zhang Xi and others deliberately fanned the flames and made the public angry by mentioning stories about Tai students being bullied by Guozi students.
"Let's go and find Dr. Yu to judge the situation and ask him to tell the Emperor of Heaven to seek justice for the Imperial Academy." Zhang Xi encouraged.
There is no sacrificial wine in Taixue, only doctors of Taixue. Yu Hongzhi, a doctor of Taixue, was born in the Yu clan of Yanling, Yingchuan, so he was the grandson of Taiwei Yu Liang, and was a cousin of Yu Liang, the governor of Yuzhou.
All living beings clamored to the official house, and Yu Hongzhi happened to be among them.
Hearing the noise outside, Yu Hongzhi lowered his face and shouted: "Why is it so noisy outside? Why is it so noisy in the Imperial Academy like a market? How can it be decent?"
The clerk hurriedly went out to inquire about the cause, and within a short time he brought two people in. They reported the cause of the quarrel to Yu Hongzhi.
Yu Hongzhi stroked his beard and said nothing. He had heard about Yang Anxuan and did not believe that Yang Anxuan would say that Taixue was not as good as Guozixue. Someone probably wanted to deal with him.
In the ninth year of Taiyuan, Shangshu ordered Xie Shi to invite "revival of Chinese studies" and "general repair of rural schools". The following year, the emperor reopened Chinese studies and issued an order to "select two thousand sons of the minister to make a living."
It seems to be for the purpose of revitalizing Chinese studies, but in fact there are unknown political considerations behind it.
After the Feishui War in the eighth year of Taiyuan, the Xie family made great achievements and was at the top of the court and the public. The emperor was afraid and "challenged Situ and Langxie Wang Daozi to record six things in the book of affairs" to divide the power of Xie An.
Xie An gave in and left Jiankang, and through his brother Xie Shi proposed "reviving Chinese studies" as a compromise. (1)
The emperor used Yin Mao as a sacrificial wine to the prince of the country, and used Che Yin to lead the prince's doctorate, but excluded the Xie family and strengthened the imperial rule through the promotion of Confucianism.
Soon after, Xie An and Xie Xuan passed away one after another, the power of the Xie family was weakened, and there was a stalemate in the court. The significance of using Guozi studies to check and balance the Xie family was lost, so the emperor no longer cared about Guozi studies.
From Taixue Doctor Xu Zao (the father of Xu Miao) to himself, Taixue safeguarded the authority of the emperor in several discussions, and the emperor was able to use the two studies to adjust the relationship with the clan.
The two departments are separated. There is only one person named Guozi Jijiu, while the doctorates are divided into Dr. Guozi and Dr. Taixue.
Yin Mao was born in Chen County, so he made him a sacrificial wine, the purpose of which was to win over the family members.
Now Yin Mao is old and will die soon. Guozi Jijiu is a noble official, and Yu Hongzhi is very eager to get this position.
Ask yourself, compared with Che Yin, he is inferior in knowledge, reputation, status, and even the holy family, how can he compare with him.
"...Guozi Xue has gone too far to bully others. Please ask Dr. Yu to stand up for us and demand justice from Guozi Xue." Zhang Ji, a student of the Imperial College, spoke generously.
Yu Hongzhi thought that this matter was a good opportunity to suppress Guozixue by comparing the two studies, and at the same time beat Che Yin.
Yu Hongzhi was still full of confidence in the students of Taixue, at least they were much better than those noble disciples of Guozixue.
Thinking of this, Yu Hongzi said solemnly: "Don't make any noise. As a doctor from the Imperial Academy, I will make the decision for you. When I present to the emperor, I will ask for an explanation for the Imperial Academy."
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After ten days of rest, Yang Anxuan returned home and saw Wei Shu and her husband Xu Xuan who came to express their gratitude.
On the seventh day, Wei Shu and her husband found Yang Anxuan's residence, and Miao Lan came forward to receive him. After learning that Miao Lan had learned the second half of the song "Asking for the Moon", Wei Shu immediately studied.
Miao Lan realized Yang Anxuan's intention of letting her keep Wei Shu, and said with a smile: "Young Master Yang once told Madam Wei to stay in the house, and when he returns home from his next vacation, he can tell Madam Wei if he has anything to say."
Wei Shu looked at Xu Xuan, who smiled and said: "Young Master Yang saved the foolish couple. Since Master Yang has given orders, you should obey them."
There were many vacant rooms in the house, so Wei Shu and Xu Xuan simply quit their rental and moved here temporarily.
Miao Lan cherished the opportunity to learn from Lady Wei as her senior, and humbly learned piano and singing skills from Lady Wei when she was teaching "Asking the Moon".
The skills Miao Lan learned from Yang Anxuan, such as breathing and vocalizing, and switching between high and low, also amazed Mrs. Wei and made her feel like a treasure.
The two women met each other late and played and sang "Asking the Moon" over and over again, forgetting to eat or sleep.
The beautiful music moved everyone in the house. People who passed by the door couldn't help but slow down their steps and stood outside the door to listen for a long time.
Ding Rong and Shi Cao quietly poked their heads into the house at first, then couldn't resist the temptation of the music and walked into the house, sitting in the corner and listening quietly.
As a musician, Xu Xuan couldn't help himself. He took the Yao Qin and sat on the porch to tune it.
When Miao Lan heard the sound of the piano, she remembered that Young Master Yang had asked musician Xu to perfect the score, so she invited Xu Xuan in and explained Yang Anxuan's views on the prelude, interlude and ending of the music.
"Wonderful, I didn't expect Mr. Yang to have such a profound understanding of music scores. Xu wishes he could become his lackey." Xu Xuan praised with dancing joy.
Miao Lan's words just now seemed to have opened a door for him, allowing him to see the beautiful scenery outside. As long as he walked out, he would become a great man.
With the addition of Xu Xuan, the score has been improved, becoming more beautiful and more fascinating.
After Yang Anxuan returned home, Wei Shu and Xu Xuan thanked Yang Anxuan for his help. The two of them understood that Yang Anxuan would definitely be of use to them if he stayed with them and taught them their skills.
After listening to the improved "Asking the Moon", Yang Anxuan made some suggestions based on the melody and singing style in his memory. After adjusting it, it turned out to be even better.
After finishing the song, Xu Xuan cupped his hands and said, "Master, Mr. Xu and his wife depended on the master for their survival. If there is anything wrong, please tell me."
Yang Anxuan asked: "Brother Xu, what are your plans for the future?"
Xu Xuan laughed and said, "The servant and his wife will be taught skills by the young master. It will not be difficult for them to make a living. The servant is from Lujiang County, Yangzhou. He plans to return to his hometown to resume his old business. When he saves some money, he can open a brothel of his own and have children for the rest of his life."
Yang An said that he heard that Xu Xuan planned to open a brothel and said with a smile: "Very good. I would like to help you and your wife open a brothel. Are you willing?"
After more than ten years of wandering in the world, Xu Xuan and his wife knew that pie would not fall out of the sky for no reason, and Yang Anxuan must have had his motives for helping him again and again.
Xu Xuan bowed and said, "Master, please tell me."
"Yu will invest two hundred gold and ask you and your wife to come forward to open a brothel. If Mrs. Xiaolan is willing, she might as well join in." Yang Anxuan said with a smile.
Xu Xuan calculated in his mind that with two hundred gold, he could buy a brothel and buy a dozen girls to support at least a medium-sized brothel.
His wife Wei Shu can take care of the brothel. As for playing and singing, Miao Lan and Niangzi are there, and the proprietor of the brothel is Yang Anxuan. There is no need to worry about new songs and lyrics. It won't take long for such a brothel to become a leader in the industry.
Wei Shu obviously also thought about it and said with a smile: "Young Master is benevolent and righteous, and the slave family and his wife are willing to serve you."
Miao Lan is also thinking about her future these days. Yang Anxuan's funding to open a prostitute house is also very ideal for her. She immediately said: "I will obey the master's arrangements."
Yang Anxuan nodded with satisfaction. These three people were all smart people. No one asked him about their salary, which meant that they all trusted him.
"Since it's a cooperation, let's explain it in advance." Yang Anxuan said: "How about I pay 50% of the shares, Miao Lan takes 20%, and Brother Xu and his wife take 30%?"
Xu Xuan and Mrs. Wei both had surprise in their eyes. According to this, the couple got 30% of the profit from the brothel with nothing. How could such a good thing be found?
Wei Shu bowed her head and said: "Master, this is too much. We and I only need 20%."
Yang Anxuan was relieved. The most fearful thing about doing business in a partnership was that someone would be greedy. Mrs. Wei was kind and not greedy. Such people were trustworthy.
Miao Lan also said: "I am very lucky to get 10% profit. How dare I ask for too much?"
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Since there is cooperation, everyone will benefit and we will work together. The proportion is determined here, no need to say more."
Seeing that Yang Anxuan was sincere, the three of them bowed and thanked him with joy.
Yang Anxuan said: "I don't want you to open a brothel in Jiankang, but go to Jingkou."
Jingkou is located in the upper reaches of Jiankang, bordering the Yangtze River to the north, Jianghu to the south, Wuhui to the east, and the capital city to the west. It is the headquarters of the Beifu Army.
Jingkou is not lost, Jiankang is worry-free. Jingkou held a very important position in Yang Anxuan's heart. Many heroes under Liu Yu came from Jingkou. Yang Anxuan planned to take the lead and make friends with heroes.
However, there is no rush in this matter. We will wait for the brothel to open first and then make detailed plans.
Yang Anxuan stood up and said, "You wait until An Xin settles down in the house and think of an idea. Yu will come up with a few new songs and help you sing them in Jingkou."
