"Go and make arrangements!"
Chongzhen didn't explain, got up and walked towards the outside of Dongnuan Pavilion. After Wang Chengen gave a few instructions to both sides, he followed, looking at the emperor's back, which was full of weirdness.
Shufangzhai is the theater in the palace. The emperor has been on the throne for more than a year and has never been to the theater. Today he suddenly has to perform in Shufangzhai, and also has Fengluan of the missionary department and left and right Sile. That's why he is so Surprised.
In just a quarter of an hour, Luan Jia arrived at Shufangzhai. This was his first time here. Before anyone arrived, Chongzhen paced slowly.
The square platform is made of bricks and stones, surrounded by wooden railings and twelve columns.
There is a stairwell on the stage, and a patio on the ceiling, where mechanical equipment such as derricks and windlass can be placed for use in fairy dramas. It can be regarded as the earliest Wia.
Just after the visit, three elegant middle-aged men hurried to Shufangzhai and saluted immediately when they saw Chongzhen.
"Fengluan Chenqiao, the minister of Jiaofang, led the ministers and music around to see your majesty. I am late, so I hope your majesty will forgive me!"
"Three beloved ladies are free of charge!"
Chongzhen waved his hand, and after the three of them stood up straight, Feng Luan and Chen Qiao whispered: "I don't know what songs your Majesty wants to hear, I will arrange it now!"
"I'm not here to listen to music today!"
Hearing the emperor's words, the three of them were shocked and their expressions changed slightly.
If you're not here to listen to music, then you're here to cause trouble?
Although the rank of the Jiaofang Si was low, he still had great responsibilities in handling music and dance rituals at court meetings.
But the most recent time was when Baiguan was sealed. It had been a month, so why did he come to them at this time?
Furthermore, even if they are looking for trouble, they are looking for trouble with their Minister of Etiquette who is in charge of the ministry. There is no need to look for trouble with their ninth rank!
In just a moment, the three of them went through all the fun they had had in the recent period.
"I have written a poem and want to compose it into a tune. Please have a look at it!"
After listening to the emperor's words, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Qiao took the rice paper handed over by Wang Chengen with both hands and slowly unfolded it.
"good words!"
There is not much content on the rice paper, only about ten sentences, and the meaning of the words is grand and majestic.
Before the three of them could discuss how to compose the music, Chongzhen said: "I'll try humming a few words, and I'll sing it for you, and then we'll discuss how to add instruments!"
"I don't dare!"
"I don't dare!"
…
The three of them immediately knelt down and asked the emperor to sing for them. Don't you want your head?
"Everyone get up!"
Chongzhen sighed: "Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, sang "Song of the Great Wind", Gao Yang, the empress of the Northern Qi Dynasty, composed "Wuchou" himself, and Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, even compiled "The Song of Colorful Clothes and Feathers". Why can't I compose a song? "
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!"
The three of them were speechless by the emperor, so Chen Qiao could only agree. At the same time, Wang Chengen cleared the place directly. Except for Fang Jun and other personal guards, no one came close to Shufangzhai within 30 meters.
The emperor's power must be maintained.
"Ready, I'm going to start!"
"few……"
As soon as they opened their mouths, Chen Qiao and the other two people had strange expressions on their faces. If it weren't for the emperor in front of them, they would have kicked the singer out.
Just because this piece of music is not exactly the same as the melody they control...it has absolutely no connection and they don't understand the melody at all.
But after the next few sentences, the three of them felt that it was still very interesting.
In just a moment, Chongzhen finished singing the song.
"Your Majesty, I will sing it again, please listen to see if I am wrong!"
Zuo Si Le Zhang Qing whispered something and started singing. His voice was much better than Chongzhen's.
It has to be said that it is the highest ritual and music institution in the Ming Dynasty. I just listened to myself singing it once, and I actually learned it perfectly.
"Now that I have learned it, let me tell you the specific requirements. It must be majestic, majestic, vigorous, and energetic..."
Based on the emperor's request, the three people began to think and then came up with ideas.
"Your Majesty, the beginning seems a bit abrupt. I would like to add some prelude, using a flute or pipa to go from slow to fast..."
"Your Majesty, you can combine drums and sheng... and learn from ancient music such as "The Music of King Qin Breaking the Formation" and "Ambush from Flying Daggers"..."
…
The three people put forward their ideas one after another, and Chongzhen was a little confused.
This stuff was all about theory, and it couldn't be as clear as playing it directly, so the band was brought out and they did what they were told. They were busy until dinner time, and Chongzhen left completely satisfied.
The next day, the Ming Dynasty Daily published the news of the opening of Long Toutou Lecture Hall, allowing people in the capital to attend the ceremony.
For a time, the people in the entire city of Beijing went into "riot".
In the expectation of the people, the day finally came when the dragon raised its head. Before midnight, the entire square outside the martial arts hall was filled with people.
What's even weirder is that everyone who comes to watch the ceremony brings a child in their teens, all here to try their luck. If they are selected, they will become prosperous and leave the farm.
"After waiting for more than half a year, the martial arts hall is finally open!"
"This is the cradle of the future generals of the Ming Dynasty. It is really magnificent!"
"When you enter here, you will be at least seventh grade when you come out. In the future, you will probably be third grade. I'm envious!"
"What's the use of envy? Why don't you think about how to build a relationship with the students inside! What should I give as a gift? Money? A house? Beautiful women? Good weapons..."
"Nonsense, you dare to give gifts, but do they dare to accept them? Is there something wrong with your brain just to covet the small profits in front of you while putting a bright future ahead? Will you be able to go far in the future? If you can't go far, what's the use of fawning over you?"
"Although my daughter is not pretty, she can still be regarded as Xiaojiabiyu. Let's recognize her brother from here. In the future... hahaha!"
"Shameless, Lao Wang, your daughter is only five or six years old. You are so heartbroken and crazy that you 'sold' her at such a young age? How can you bear it? People's hearts are old!"
"Bullshit, you have to marry someone. How do you say that? Parents love their children for a long time. All the people here are generals. Marry into a good family. That's right!"
…
Everyone watching the ceremony was either thinking about how to send the child in, or how to establish a relationship with the people inside, using all possible means.
In front of the gate, the focus of the six ministers and nine ministers of the cabinet was not here. Instead, they stared at the wooden couplets covered with red silk on both sides of the gate, their eyes full of curiosity.
"Vice President Mao, where did this couplet come from? What does it say?"
"Your Majesty sent someone to send it. I really don't know what it is exactly!"
"Vice President Mao, didn't you ask His Majesty to write a preface to the textbook? Why don't you give it to us to observe?"
"Keep it secret, you will know later!"
Seeing the mysterious smile on Mao Yuanyi's face, everyone's curiosity increased to a higher level.
Amid everyone's speculation, Chongzhen's Luan arrived.
Chongzhen got off the carriage, accepted everyone's salutes, glanced at the crowd watching the ceremony, and spoke slowly.
As soon as he made a sound, everyone in the audience was confused.
"Do you know why the Ming Dynasty fell to this stage?"
