There are twelve gates in Jiankang City, and Daxia Gate is located in the west of the north wall. Yang Anxuan stood in front of the Daxia Gate, looking at the majestic city tower with its eaves like wings, just like ten years ago, but this time he no longer had to wait in front of the city gate. The chamberlain at the city gate saw him coming out of the car and hurriedly greeted him. Come over.
Inside Daxia Gate is Hualin Garden, which was originally the palace garden during the Wu Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms. Emperor Jian Yuan made it the capital after that, and renovated it after the Hualin Garden in Luoyang, also named Hualin.
In order to prevent flooding in Xuanwu Lake, Emperor Jian Yuan built a long dike to divert the lake water into Hualin Garden, Tianyuan Pond and the ditch in the palace, and then merged into the moat of Nancheng.
In late spring, peanuts and grass grow in Hualin Garden, the sky is clear and the sky is clear, and the pavilions and pavilions stand among the lush bamboo trees. The breeze brings warmth and the fragrance of flowers fills the nose.
After Huan Xuan usurped the throne, he transplanted the rare stones and fine trees collected into the garden and built pavilions. The Hualin Garden became more and more beautiful, which dazzled Zhang Feng and Zeng An who were following Yang Anxuan.
The chamberlain leaned forward to lead the way, bent down and said with a smile: "The two princes are drinking tea in Yanxian Hall. Please first invite Mr. Hongnong to come and get together."
There were cheers and laughter in the Yanxian Hall, but nearly a hundred people were sitting in the hall, which was still empty. When he saw Yang Anxuan walking into the hall, King Langya raised his hand and said, "Yang Qing, come and sit next to me."
Yang Anxuan stepped forward quickly, first saluted the two princes, then turned to bow to the people on both sides, and then sat down in the seat next to Liu Yi. Zeng An and Zhang Feng sat behind Yang Anxuan.
When Liu Yi saw Yang Anxuan sitting under him, he was secretly satisfied and said with a smile, "Anxuan is late."
Yang Anxuan said: "Yu lives in Xiaochangqian, which is far away from Hualin Garden. There are many people going out of the city for an outing along the way, so it takes some time."
Liu Yi looked at the empty seat next to King Wuling and said, "Compared to De Yu, An Xuan came earlier."
Yang Anxuan pretended not to hear it and drank the tea. Nowadays, it is fashionable to drink loose tea, and brewing tea with foam is becoming less and less popular.
Footsteps sounded, and Liu Yu appeared in front of the hall surrounded by a group of people. Many people in the hall stood up to salute, and Sima Dewen and Sima Zun also stood up to greet him.
When Yang Anxuan saw the two princes getting up, he couldn't sit still anymore, so he put down his teacup and stood up. A look of anger flashed across Liu Yi's face. He placed the tea cup a little too heavy and spilled some tea. Then he stood up slowly.
Liu Yu stepped forward, bowed deeply to the ground before the two princes, clasped his fists in salute to Liu Yi and Yang Anxuan, bowed to everyone in the hall, and said apologetically: "Before leaving, Jingkou sent out an emergency call. The letter said that there were rioters, so I came a little late."
King Wuling asked with concern: "Is it important?"
Liu Yu responded: "More than a hundred people were robbing food. They have been put down and those who escaped are being hunted."
King Langya breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hand and said: "Today is the Si Festival, let's not talk about these troublesome things. Liu Qing has arrived, and all the ministers went to Xingxi to celebrate the festival together."
A canal was dug into the Hualin Garden to form a stream, which was winding and rugged. Apricots were planted beside the stream, so it was named Apricot Creek. Xingxi is connected to the pond where Yang Anxuan pushed Wang Chunzhi into the water, and finally flows into the moat.
The emperor and his harem could not go out to bathe or pray for blessings like ordinary people. They could only drink and wash their feet by the apricot stream. Sima Dezong was an idiot and could not come to Xingxi to drink with the princes and ministers, so King Wuling used Hualin Garden to entertain Yang Anxuan and others.
Xingxi is about half a mile long and three feet wide. More than a hundred people are sitting on both sides of the stream. A waiter places a wine cup upstream and lets it flow down the river. Whoever the cup stops in front of will drink and enjoy each other, so it is called "Qu". "Water flow cup".
A wine cup is a vessel for holding wine. It is made of wood, jade, or pottery. Because the two cups have ears, it is called "a wine cup" (2). The wine cup is small and light, with a support at the bottom and can float in the water. If it is a jade cup, it is placed on the lotus leaf and carried along.
Liu Yi always prided himself on being elegant, so he excitedly said to Prince Langya: "Today is the festival, why not write a couplets into a poem to remember the grand occasion, and ask the prince to start a sentence."
King Langya smiled and nodded, thought for a moment and said, "Hua Lin Xiu Chun Yu."
King Wuling on the side raised his glass and chanted: "Your Majesty is happy to travel to Yu."
Next is Liu Yu. Liu Yu is not good at diction and looks troubled. Xu Xianzhi behind him said softly: "By the Xingxi River in Changle."
Liu Yi chuckled and said, "Yichun Linyuan." Then, he glanced at Liu Yu proudly.
Yang Anxuan was not timid. He took a look at the scenery around him and said with a smile, "It's only three months."
From the beginning of the sentence by King Langya to the conclusion by Yin Zhongwen, there are a total of twenty-six sentences. The attendant Huangmen Shilang copied the poems, and Sima Dewen summoned the singers to sing. The clear songs are melodious, everyone is toasting to invite each other, chatting and laughing happily, the apricot blossoms are like snow, and the fragrance is charming, making people drunk in the spring breeze.
Xu Xianzhi glanced at Zeng An behind Yang Anxuan and said with a smile: "Counsellor Zeng, your ancestor said: "Mo Chun, the spring clothes are ready, five or six crowns, six or seven boys, bathing in Yi, the wind is dancing, chanting "Return", his ambition is elegant and peaceful, and he admires him extremely. This time, when Zeng Counselor applied for the Grand Sima Mansion, he would definitely reappear the glory of his ancestors with the lintel on the front door. "
Zeng An frowned. Xu Xianzhi's words seemed to be compliments, but they were actually sarcastic. The ancestors said that Yu Huyi showed his ambition to do things happily, be clean and elegant, and he was an official in Da Sima Mansion and traveled around the capital for his lord. Xu Xianzhi deliberately said that he would restore the glory of his ancestors, clearly ridiculing himself for being unworthy of his ancestors.
"Xu Bulang, our ancestors were in troubled times, and their ambitions were difficult to achieve, so they lived in peace and quiet." Zeng An responded without being arrogant or humble: "When you are happy in the prosperous times, you should serve the country and run for the people."
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly and said, "Zeng Lang is brave and loyal, and he is a role model for us."
Yang Anxuan felt unhappy when he saw Liu Yuzuochen targeting Zeng An. The wine glass happened to stop in front of him, and the maid picked up the wine glass from the water and brought it to Yang Anxuan.
Yang Anxuan took the wine in his hand and said with a smile: "Xu Bulang, you have a good family background and are familiar with classics and history. I have a question to ask."
Xu Xian was shocked. He dared to attack Zeng An but never dared to act arrogantly in front of Yang Anxuan. In terms of his literary reputation alone, Yang Anxuan was far superior to him.
He knew that Yang Anxuan had been offended by his sarcasm to Zeng An, so he hurriedly said humbly: "A fool is only a good reader of the Analects of Confucius, but he is not as knowledgeable and talented as Hongnong."
Yang Anxuan smiled and said, "What a coincidence, what I want to ask about is exactly what I don't understand in The Analects of Confucius."
With a smile on his face, Liu Yi fanned the flames and said, "Today is a festive day and it's a good time to sit down and discuss Taoism. There are many great scholars here. If An Xuan has any questions, you might as well tell them. We are just in time to brainstorm and debate."
"There are seventy-two sages in the Master's sect. I wonder how many of them have already received the crown and how many have not received it when they become disciples?"
Yang Anxuan's question made everyone stunned. King Wuling stroked his beard and smiled and said: "I have never seen anyone record this in the classics. Have you ever read it?"
Kong Anguo shook his head and said: "There is no such record in the scriptures. This is why Duke Hongnong asked."
Xu Xianzhi felt relieved, and even Kong Anguo didn't know it, which meant that Yang Anxuan was deliberately making things difficult for him. With Yang Anxuan's identity and status, suppressing himself unreasonably will only demean himself.
"Mr. Hongnong, I am ignorant, ignorant and not good at reading. I hope you can teach me." Xu Xianzhi stood up and bowed respectfully to Yang Anxuan.
Yang Anxuan drank all the wine in the wine glass and said: "Thirty people are crowned, and forty-two are not crowned. (3)"
Kong Anxuan said solemnly: "Hongnong Gong, I don't know what text this statement is based on? Where does it come from?"
Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Didn't Qi You's ancestors say that there were five crowned men and six or seven boys? Five, six, thirty, six, seven and forty-two, isn't that seventy-two people?"
Kong Anguo pointed at Yang Anxuan and laughed. Everyone in the seat laughed. Xu Xianzhi stood stunned for a long time, laughed twice, said "Teach me", returned to the table and sat down.
Liu Yi smiled intentionally and said: "Xu Bulang, it seems that you still need to read the Analects of Confucius carefully."
Seeing Xu Xianzhi's face turn red, Liu Yu raised his glass and said with a smile: "When I was young, I was poor, I didn't read for two days, and I didn't know the Analects of Confucius. I am really envious when I see people talking about Taoism. I would like to have this glass of wine in honor of you."
When King Wuling heard Liu Yu's words, he showed dissatisfaction and raised his glass: "Although De Yu was born in a humble background, you are powerful and decisive. You restored the country and rejuvenated the royal family. Wang Situ said that you are a great person if you are not strong in character." You have a wise eye. Know people. If Deyu had not fought on the battlefield, how could we sit and talk about Taoism? With this glass of wine, we would like to pay homage to Duke Yu Zhang. "
King Langya said with a smile: "Dong Nanping captured Jiangling, saved the emperor and Gu returned to the court, and made a great contribution; Hongnonggong sat in Huaibei and defeated Qin and Wei repeatedly. The three princes are the pillars of our country. I would like to propose a toast to the three princes."
After saying that, King Langya and King Wuling led everyone to stand up, raised their glasses to Yang Anxuan and the other three people and said in unison: "To Duke Yu Zhang,
, Respect Nan Ping Gong, respect Hong Nong Gong. "
Everyone stood up to drink. Liu Yi asked with a smile: "I heard that Yin Shangshu invited An Xuan to come over for a banquet. Gu Gong went to see An Xuan. An Xuan exchanged a Buddhist verse for Gu Gong's "Yiyuan Elegant Gathering Picture". I wonder if I can use Yu to read it. sky."
The banquet at the Yin Mansion was held on February 9th. Gu Kaizhi had already painted "Elegant Gathering in Yiyuan". The characters in the painting were lifelike. The owner Yin Chuwen was sitting in the middle. Yang Anxuan was facing the water and reciting poems. Gu Kaizhi himself was smiling and sitting upright. On both sides, Yuan Bao, Xie Lingyun and others were drinking or talking and laughing in different forms. In addition to the characters, the grass and stones of the waterside pavilion are clearly visible, the lines are bright and winding, and the picture is elegant. It is a rare treasure even among Gu Kaizhi's paintings.
After Yang Anxuan got "Yiyuan Elegant Gathering", he loved it like a treasure and kept it together with Wang Xun's calligraphy. He personally went to Gu's house to express his gratitude and gave Gu Kai a set of colorful porcelain bowls.
Gu Kaizhi was over sixty years old and his painting skills had reached the level of proficiency. Liu Yi once sent someone to ask Gu Kaizhi for a painting, but he was rejected by Gu Kaizhi because he was old and dazzled. When he learned that Yang Anxuan had exchanged a Buddhist verse for "The Picture of an Elegant Gathering in Yiyuan", Liu Yi Yi is envious and jealous, wishing he could take it for himself.
Of course, Yang Anxuan would not give up this painting "Elegant Gathering in Yiyuan" and said with a smile: "Brother Xi Le can come to Yu Mansion at any time if you want to see the painting. Yu will treat you warmly."
Liu Yi's face darkened and he said, "I'm afraid that something will happen to Liyang, and I won't be able to stay in the capital for long."
Liu Yu smiled and said: "Ten years ago, in a competition at Jingkou, the Beifu army was defeated by the Xunjiang camp. I heard that you brought fifty personal guards with you when you entered Beijing. I thought they were all Yongzhou elites. I thought you would lead the Beifu elites against you. Compare it to the previous battle and see who is better than the army of Beifu, which has repeatedly defeated Qin and Wei."
It seems that Liu Yu has always remembered the defeat in his heart. Yang Anxuan also wanted to know the combat effectiveness of the Beifu Army under Liu Yu's command, so he smiled and said: "I am about to learn a lesson."
Liu Yi said: "Since it is a competition, I might as well select fifty people from Liyang to fight. Is that okay?"
Sima Dewen, king of Langya, is the Grand Sima and is nominally in charge of the world's military forces. He said: "Since the three Qing families are interested in a martial arts competition, they will compete at the West School Field in five days."
After thinking for a while, Sima Dewen continued: "Let the Sixth Army in Beijing select the elites to participate in this competition. Prince Gu and Wuling will come to the school in person to cheer for the boys."
King Wuling said with a smile: "On March 5th, I will hold a banquet in my mansion and invite the three noble families to come. I will invite the theater troupe from Goulan. Let's drink and listen to the opera, and have a day of fun before competing in martial arts."
Yang Anxuan, Liu Yu, and Liu Yi all stood up and saluted and said, "As ordered."
"Note (1): The twelve city gates of Jiankang are the four southern gates: Guangyang Gate, Xuanyang Gate, Jinyang Gate, and Qingming Gate; the four northern gates: Daxia Gate, Xuanwu Gate, Guangmo Gate, and Yanxi Gate Gate; the two west gates: Changhe Gate and Ximing Gate; the two east gates: Dongyang Gate and Jianchun Gate.
(2): Feather cup, also known as a cup with feathers on it.
(3): From Sui Dynasty Hou Bai's "Qi Yan Lu". Dong Tong tasted the difficulty of reading the doctorate in Chinese studies and said: "There are seventy-two disciples of Confucius who have achieved greatness." Dong Tong asked: "There are seventy-two accomplished disciples. How many of them have received the crown? How many have not received it?" "The doctor said: "There is no text in the scriptures." Dong Tong said: "Sir, reading, how can it not be understood that there are thirty disciples of Confucius who are wearing crowns, and there are forty-two who are not wearing crowns?" The doctor said: "According to what article, how can we understand that there are thirty disciples of Confucius who are wearing crowns? Do you know?" Dong Tong said: "The Analects of Confucius says: "There are five or six people who are crowned", which means five or sixty thirty, "there are six or seven boys", which means six or seven forty-two, isn't it seventy-two people? "Sitting and laughing. There is nothing the Doctor can do about it. "
