The Head of the Ming Dynasty Spared His Life

But in terms of artistic achievements, with just one [Liu Lancome and Du Liniang], Daming is the best in the world, making it difficult for the Mughal Empire to hold a candle to!

"Prince, what level do you see in Ming's drama?" Sinbad asked Salim deliberately as he looked at Salim like an idiot.

Salim wiped the drool around his mouth, and said stiffly: "Hmph! What's the matter? My Persian belly dance of the Mughal Empire is prettier than this."

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Sinbad rolled his eyes.

Persian belly dancing?

Would you mind saying that?

Can this thing be elegant?Can it be compared with Daming's drama art?

Even the Venetian merchants stood up excitedly, full of praise for Daming's artistic achievements.

"Da Ming, you are really too advanced!"

"The history of our Roman Empire has been staged here. The Roman general Liu Lancome performed better than the Roman Grand Theater!"

"Da Ming's mentality is so open, blending the essence of the East and the West, and gathering great achievements, is the world's most powerful country."

"Compared to Ming Dynasty, although I also have artists in Italy, they are all controlled by the Holy See and nobles. How can I have such artistic achievements?"

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"I heard that Michelangelo was persecuted by the Holy See and exiled to Daming. No wonder the culture and art of Ming Dynasty is so prosperous!"

Venetian and Italian merchants talked and sighed.

The culture and art of Ming Dynasty was prosperous, more enlightened and inclusive than Italian literature and art, with a world spirit, which made them amazed.

The Spaniards were also in shock.

"My God, didn't you say that Da Ming is very backward and closed?"

"I heard that Ming took in a lot of prisoners exiled by the Holy See and Spain, and that's why it was so prosperous."

"I can't see it all. If you say that my Western folk art has been absorbed here, how mature and beautiful are these oriental elements? I think even if there are no Western artists, only Ming artists can beat us Europeans by ten blocks!"

In short, this audio-visual feast shocked the envoys, businessmen, and audiences from all over the world. They were completely overwhelmed by Daming's peak artistic conception that surpassed all other countries for hundreds of years.

This scene of drama was also praised in the special issues of major newspapers in Ming Dynasty.

[Jinghua News]: "Tianjin Sea Opening Ceremony—a grand world event, the opening ceremony and the performance of [Kou Liulan and Du Liniang] are highly praised by countries all over the world."

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[Clarion News]: "Tianjin, where culture sets the stage and commercial performances? Wrong! Daming not only conquers the world with commodities, but also demonstrates its soft power with culture!"

[Ming Pao]: "Exclusive interview with envoys from various countries - the art of the Ming Dynasty was at its peak, and it has already dominated the world and led the world trend."

[Business Daily]: "Shakespeare + Tang Xianzu + Chen Yuanyuan, the star-studded open-sea drama, the three join hands to unveil!"

In the history books of various countries in the future, this "Kou Liulan and Du Liniang", the world's first world-class grand performance, was also recorded in detail.

In the British "Oxford Modern History", the author Sir Fox commented: "The appearance of "Coleulan and Du Liniang" marks that 20 years before the establishment of its maritime hegemony in the Ming Dynasty, the "[-]" has established cultural and artistic achievements. It has gained an absolute advantage over other countries in the world. Since then, Ming Dynasty has become the target of imitation and learning by all countries in the world, and it has opened a precedent for the West to learn from the East in all aspects in modern history, and it has continued to this day."

Italian Leonardo da Vinci commented: "After the birth of "Coleulan and Du Liniang", Ming Dynasty has ruled the world in terms of art and culture, and has become the center of world art. Any artist, as long as he cannot be on the stage of Ming Dynasty, must be recognized by Ming Dynasty. Art genres are doomed to have no future. This is why I gave up Italy in the future and went to Daming."

Hathaway Michelle, a famous American modern art critic, wrote in her "Art Chronicle":

"The modern history of the world, at least in terms of art, began in the 25th year of Jiajing, at the port of Tianjin in the cold winter. Because leaders and diplomats from all over the world, for the first time, experienced the art form of Ming Dynasty that was ahead of the world for 300 years, Thus, Daming’s dominance in art was established. The patron of “Kou Liulan and Du Liniang” was sponsored and promoted by Yan Song, the far-sighted Prime Minister of Daming. His vision and foresight for art made Daming the center of the world’s renaissance. Origin."

Wang Guowei, a master of modern Chinese history research: "The Ming Dynasty's global domination originated from military affairs and economy, but unexpectedly, Yan Song started from art and culture. As early as 20 years before the Ming Fleet ruled the Seven Seas and established world sea power, the Ming Dynasty Art has become the unattainable and admirable pinnacle of the East and the West. From then on, Ming Dynasty not only occupied the cultural advantage, but also occupied the commanding heights of values ​​and morality in terms of cultural output.”

In short, the performance of "Kou Liulan and Du Liniang", together with the grand sea-opening ceremony, became the most colorful stroke in the 700-year history of the Ming Dynasty, and it also marked the beginning of the Jiajing prosperity that determined the destiny of the Ming Dynasty.

Jiajing looked at "Kou Liulan and Du Liniang", sighed, and turned to Yan Song: "Yan Aiqing, you are doing this well, tsk tsk, you are so beautiful!"

Even the emperor could see the impact and shock of "Kou Liulan and Du Liniang" on all countries.Although there is no concept of value output these days, Jiajing instinctively feels that drama and literature are the common language of the world.Once Ming occupies the commanding heights, it can export culture and influence other countries.

Yan Song lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, this is called cultural export, spiritual colonization! Our dramas, such as "Kou Liulan and Du Liniang", are so obsessed with monarchs and princes from all over the world. Do they want to go back to act? The cultural outlook, values, world outlook, socialist core values... Uh... ah, anyway, it is my three views of Ming Dynasty, and they are all exported to other countries, so that they can subtly accept our ideas. From now on, we will act according to our ideas. .Hahaha."

Jiajing's eyes glowed.

Although I don't know how serious it is, it seems that this cultural output is very powerful!

Jiajing used drama several times from Yan Song as an entertainment tool in the market, and penetrated into all walks of life in the country. In the several domestic public opinion wars with the prince, he abused the prince in various ways and smeared his political opponents. Intangible truth, now pushing this intangible tool from domestic to international?Become a sharp weapon in the Ming radiation world?

Jiajing was overwhelmed.

"What Yan Aiqing, you are thoughtful and have a lofty intention..." Jiajing's eyes lit up, he turned around, and said in a low voice, "I still have an idea, I can find a way to cultivate more drama talents, Touring around the world to spread my Ming culture and values!"

"The emperor is wise!" Yan Song actually thought of it a long time ago, but it would be best for Jiajing to say this, so he immediately climbed up: "I didn't think of this, and I must not be as good as the emperor."

"Fart you!" Jiajing scolded with a smile: "This matter is up to you to handle. It must be done without leaving a trace, moistening things silently, understand?"

Jiajing is worthy of being a smart person, he knows everything, and he quickly understands Yan Song's routines, and he can draw inferences about other cases from one instance.

"However." Yan Song immediately made a embarrassed look: "This matter should be the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. After all, management of culture and diplomacy are the affairs of the Ministry of Rites. It is not good for my cabinet to intervene directly."

Jiajing rolled his eyes, showing an expression of "you really have a deep routine", and snorted coldly: "Are you eyeing my position as Minister of Rites again?"

Yan Song smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No! How dare I do it? It's just that the export of these cultures, if it's Xu Jie's people, or rigid disciples of saints like tall beards, I'm afraid it can't be done well."