Go back to the Song Dynasty as a broker

The vermilion carriage drove to the east gate of Danei, and the envoy of Jiaofang had already arranged for his men to drive the carriage out to meet him.After Xiao Tong and Si Qinghu parted ways, they changed trains and entered Ouchi.

The gorgeous brown carriage enters from Donghua Gate and rolls along the street to Jiaofang.

The curtain was raised, Xiao Tong sat on the outermost side of the carriage, looking at the unprecedented street scene of the imperial city, the excitement instantly replaced the sorrow of parting!

He never expected that after traveling, he would still have the opportunity to see the scenery of the imperial city of the Song Dynasty.

The subordinate sent by Huaelou is a seventeen or eighteen-year-old female official, looking at Xiao Tong's face full of excitement, remembering how he felt when he entered the university for the first time, it was the same.So I happily introduced it to Xiao Tong.

The carriage drove along the street and saw the Ninghui Hall from a distance. There were two rows of guards outside the hall, about twenty soldiers.I heard from the girl next to me that if you enter from the Ninghui Hall, you will enter the imperial palace. There are two layers of guards, and what you see is only the first layer.

Xiao Tong nodded and understood that this place cannot be entered arbitrarily.But with so many guards, she couldn't get in even if she wanted to!

On the opposite side of Ninghui Hall, there are Liushang Bureaus such as the Imperial Kitchen and the Imperial Pharmacy. It was not until the end of the street that they turned a corner before arriving at Jiaofangsi, which was two or three miles away.

According to Huae Building's instructions, the prostitute first took Xiao Tong to the room where she was staying to settle down. It was in the courtyard where the prostitute lived in Jiaofang. Compared with ordinary court prostitutes who lived in one room with ten people, Xiao Tong lived in one room alone.

After lunch, I went to Huaelou and the actors of the two operas to start rehearsals.

Although Xiao Tong was an agent in his previous life, he also came from a major. He has studied drama history and acting, and brought artists to the set.

It is lack of music, but there are many music officials in Jiaofang who can assist her.

On the second day, Huaelou took Xiao Tong in front of Xuanhui envoy to have a look.

In the official office of the Xuanhui Academy, a man in his 40s, with a black beard, wearing a purple robe and a hooded head, was sitting on a rug.

It is said that the Xuanhui envoys of the previous dynasty were served by eunuchs, but this dynasty is different.

Xiao Tong knew that he was a part-time envoy of Xuanhui, and his other identity was that of a high-ranking deputy envoy of the Privy Council, so he didn't dare to underestimate him at all, and bowed in front of him, saying: "Xiao Tong, a grass-roots man, has met Mr. Yu."

Xuanhui envoy had a cold and serious Chinese character face, and said: "You don't need to be too polite, just raise your head and let me have a look."

Xiao Tong obeyed, calmly stood up straight, and faced Xuan Hui envoy squarely.The envoy Xuan Hui sized him up for a while, then nodded in satisfaction.

"Although she is a girl, she has an extraordinary bearing, and she can be calm and calm when she first enters the university. She seems to be a malleable talent." Xuan Hui envoy praised.

Xiao Tong replied modestly: "Your Excellency is too much."

The envoy Xuanhui said again: "The official's birthday is once a year, and it is a major event in the court. The official has always attached great importance to the content of the banquet performance. He has also heard about the opera "Mulan" that you performed in the workshop, and he is quite interested in it. Yes. That’s why I ordered Jiaofang envoys to invite you into the palace to present operas to the officials.”

"Master Yu, please rest assured, the grass people will do their best."

"Well. This is also an assessment for you by the officer!"

Xiao Tong frowned, a puzzled look flashed in his eyes, but Huaelou beside him had a smile on his face.

Xuanhui envoy continued: "The deputy envoy of Jiaofang was demoted for crimes half a year ago, and now this position is still vacant. Since you are a talent in literature and art, you take the performance of this official banquet as an assessment. If you can satisfy the official, I will ask the officials to give you the title of deputy envoy."

"This……"

Xiao Tong's complexion was a bit complicated, with unexpected happiness and many doubts. She was a grassroots person who came in to help rehearse operas. How did she become a civil servant?

The deputy envoy of Jiaofang is at least a sixth-rank official. Doesn’t he start from the grassroots if he passes the public examination?

Not allowing her to think too much, Huaelou reminded: "Silang, why don't you thank Mr. Yu?"

Xiao Tong hurriedly bowed and thanked Xuanhui envoy.

After coming out of Xuanhui Courtyard, Xiao Tong and Huaelou walked on the wide stone road. Huaelou knew that Xiao Tong was puzzled, so when no one was passing by, he whispered to her.

He said: "I believe you also know that since the death of the Empress Dowager, the officials have been able to take power and govern themselves, immediately clean up the old party's stubbornness, and strictly implement the new policy. It turns out that the deputy envoy of Jiaofang has too close a relationship with the old party's backbone, and is not aware of current affairs. , was demoted out of the capital."

"There are so many bureaucrats in Jiaofang, so why is it my turn?" Xiao Tong asked.

Huaelou explained that the reason is that the official prostitutes in Jiaofang Division are also selected by folk prostitutes through assessment. Those who dance, sing, and play music all have corresponding official positions.However, Jiaofang envoys and deputy envoys need talents with the ability to govern and make decisions, so it is not stipulated that they must be promoted from officials.

After the official's birthday, Huaelou can ask for an edict to explain Xiaotong's contribution to assisting the Jiaofang Secretary in preparing the banquet performance these days. If the official is satisfied with the opera, he can propose an appointment, and it can be canonized after being verified by the governors of the three provinces.

"Executives of the three provinces?" Xiao Tong murmured, thinking.

It turns out that the emperor of the Song Dynasty issued an imperial decree, unlike TV dramas, who monopolize the power, write whatever they want, and have to get the consent of the ministers.

Don't the governors of the three provinces have Prime Minister Li Zao, what if they are rejected?

"Then what if an officer disagrees?" Xiao Tong asked tentatively.

Huaelou smiled, and said: "Now the governors of the three provinces are the backbone of the new faction, and they will not disagree. Just help with your heart, don't worry about it!"

Xiao Tong became well-known in Beijing for his opera "Mulan", which is highly praised by the new school. Today, the envoy of Xuanhui suddenly seduced her with the post of deputy envoy of Jiaofang, reminding her to prepare for the opera and make contributions.Huaelou guessed that this must have the meaning of political competition, but he didn't know the details, so he made Xiao Tong feel anxious by telling it out of nowhere.

Xiao Tong smiled lightly, it doesn't matter to her whether she is an official or not, but thinking of Si Qinghu, if she can become the deputy envoy of the sixth rank, she won't be a soft dumpling to be kneaded by Li Zao!

Suddenly, she remembered that Bai Shu had published a newspaper to slander her and Si Qinghu, and found someone to surround Xiao's tooth shop, but she hadn't let it out yet.Glancing at Huaelou beside him, a sly light flashed in his eyes.

Then he pretended to be sad and said: "Oh, my little dental practice has been bullied by others, how can I not worry about it, I am so worried that I don't even have the heart to rehearse!"

"Oh? Who dares to bully you now?" Huaye smiled meaningfully.

As soon as Xiao Tong said this, he raised his tail, and he easily guessed what he was referring to.

Xiao Tong was framed by his opponent Bai's Yahang in a tabloid newspaper, and the Yahang was blocked for several days.These days, he has had a lot of contact with Xiao Tong, and he also knows that she is a smart and individual person, a straightforward person who repays kindness and revenge.

How could she swallow this breath?

Following Huaelou's questioning, Xiao Tong told the story briskly, and asked him to help teach Bai Shi a lesson.

Huaelou is a person who values ​​loyalty. Xiao Tong helps him arrange operas, and maybe he can become a colleague who works together in the future. Now that she has depression in her heart, there is no reason for him not to help!

"Don't worry, I'll do it for you!"

Xiao Tong lowered his voice again, and reminded: "The Duke of Chu is behind him, sir, be careful."

Huaelou smiled disdainfully, "The people behind him won't be able to make trouble for long!"

On the stage with hundreds of people, Liu Qingmu and a male geisha were performing the scene in "Song of Everlasting Regret" where Concubine Yang ascended to immortality after her death and Tang Minghuang reunited in a dream, singing babbling.

Like Si Qinghu, Liu Qingmu was born in Zhugong tunes. She sang well, but her acting skills were poor, and her movements were extremely stiff.The partner's male geisha is also a singer, and his performance is as stiff as Liu Qingmu.The two sang almost standing on the same spot, without intimate interaction, and did not show the concubine love between Yang Guifei and Tang Minghuang at all.

There is also a reason why the script is not exciting enough. The progress of the plot depends entirely on singing, and there are sixty or seventy judges in the audience, and none of the hundred seats are filled.Some ate popcorn boringly, and some yawned again and again.

A scholar-like, gentle and fair man leaned on the shoulder of his male companion and fell asleep. As the geisha on the stage receded to the backstage, the music gradually stopped, and the long and difficult opera finally came to an end.

The man pushed the sleeping man, and said softly, "Minger, wake up!"

The man called Ming'er woke up suddenly and asked, "Is Concubine Yang going to die?"

The man smiled and said, "It's all over."

He helped his Ming'er to stand up, and the other party complained coquettishly: "Oh, it's all your fault. You took me to watch such a boring opera, which hindered people from studying. It's a waste of life to participate in Chunwei next year!"

The man coaxed: "Okay, I won't do it anymore. Let's go to the backstage and ask Liu Qingmu for his autograph!"

As soon as this remark came out, the other party reacted even more, "Her opera performances are not up to standard, why are you still pursuing her? No! Come with me to the lotus shed tomorrow night to watch the talent show. There are so many talented and good-looking tricksters there." gone."

Seeing that his darling gave an order not to go, the man had to obey, and gave up the idea of ​​asking Liu Qingmu for his autograph.

In that room, Liu Qingmu had just stepped off the stage, and before the costumes were changed, he saw Bai Shu and Boss Goulan sitting across the table in the living room backstage, chatting for some reason.

She walked forward angrily, and she didn't have a good temper with Bai Shu, saying: "Bai Shu, why did you find me a broken and small fence, and I will go back to the thousand-person shed!"

Bai Shu choked back unceremoniously, "You think I don't want to perform in the Thousand-Person Shed, because I was blocked by Xiao Silang!"

Liu Qingmu was so startled that her brows stood on end, she was puzzled.

At this time, the owner of the Goulan next to Baishu had a sneer in his mouth, and pushed a few pieces of silver on the table to Baishu, saying: "I can't even fit in the one-hundred-person shed, and want to go back to the thousand-person shed?"

"Master Bai, take this silver tael, it's the share of tonight's performance, don't use it next time!"

Bai Shu looked at the three silver coins the size of bird eggs in his palm, and was so angry that he couldn't speak.

The boss of Goulan snorted coldly, got up and left.

"What... what does this mean?"

I only earned this little silver for one game tonight, so I don't need to use it next time!Does it mean that even Bairen Goulan is unwilling to cooperate with him?

Liu Qingmu hurriedly said: "You should think of a way!"

She invested all the redemption money she had saved from her years of performing arts into opera rehearsals. Not to mention the small audience and low income, now even the boss of Gou Lan is unwilling to cooperate with them and cannot tolerate them on stage.

Bai Shu murmured: "It's all Xiao Tong."

The performance of Gou Lan in the public place is under the jurisdiction of the Jiaofang Division. Since Xiao Tong entered the university, the Jiaofang Division has given advice to the bosses of the Goulan. The birthday of the official is coming soon, and the envoys from various countries will come to celebrate the birthday. It is best not to stage a large-scale Goulan Works with the theme of the fatuous king, so as not to cause misunderstandings.

Doesn't this refer directly to their "Song of Everlasting Regret"?

The current culture is loose, although it is not mandatory, and there will be no punishment if it is staged, but many bosses in Dagoulan see that there are not many tickets for "Song of Everlasting Regret", in order to please the Secretary of Jiaofang and celebrate the birthday of the official, they are unwilling to sell Bai's tooth shop again For the sake of face, refuse them to take the stage.

"Why don't you ask someone from the Duke's Mansion for help?" Liu Qingmu suggested.

"I've already looked for it, and he said that this drama is not good, let us figure out a way for ourselves!"

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As the days passed, the draft knockout rounds in the lotus shed were in full swing. As a mentor, Si Qinghu was busy guiding the contestants to perform operas.In Da Nei, Xiao Tong concentrated on guiding the officials to rehearse "Zhang Xie Zhuangyuan" and "Wang Zhaojun".

The days passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was the sixth day of December, the official's birthday was approaching, and the opera rehearsals were ready.

At the time of that day, the golden setting sun shone on the streets of Da Nei, Xiao Tong finally got some free time, and set off from Jiaofangsi along the road, walking towards the main entrance of Xuande Gate.

After staying for almost a month, she is familiar with the surroundings, and some of the imperial guards also know her.Not as cautious as when he first came in, but leisurely and leisurely, looking left and right at the surrounding government offices.

On the road inside Xuandemen, you can see officials in various uniforms going out of the city and returning home.

Three high-ranking officials in purple uniforms walked towards her, and the one in the middle stopped suddenly, staring at her sharply like a knife blade.

Xiao Tong looked dazed, his interest in walking disappeared in an instant, and he actually met Li Zao?

He wanted to pretend he didn't see it, but he was the prime minister after all, standing in front of him, obviously waiting for her to come forward.

She sighed helplessly, looked up at Li Zao, squeezed out a hypocritical smile, and walked forward.

Really ugly son-in-law must see his father-in-law eventually!

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