Zhuo Qihua

Zhuo Ji: "Duke, your few prey are not enough for one of my paintings."

Sui Guogong smiled: "I don't know what else to add to the humbleness, it is enough to exchange for a reward from the scorpion."

Zhuo Ji: "I want to make some beautiful shuttlecocks, but the tail feathers of the pheasants you hunted today are too few. I still lack eight beautiful tail feathers here."

Sui Guogong: "I am humble and will send beautiful feathers to Zuzu."

Zhuo Ji: "Then I will wait."

The craftsmen of the Fourth Academy are not really deaf to what is going on outside the window.They all heard that Sui Guogong had great respect for this Shunjizu, but seeing it with their own eyes, they were all heartbroken, especially the other three institutes except the Military Medical Research Institute.This is not "extremely" respectful, it is simply too much respect.As Sui Guogong, when facing Shunji, you can just call yourself your own name, but the other party calls himself "humble". Sui Guogong is "humble", so what about the others.

The craftsmen of the Fourth Academy were dizzy, and so were the family members who met Shunxiu for the first time.At this time, someone was not happy: "Duke, this is not suitable for you."

Everyone looked, it turned out to be Shi Shangshu.Shi Ketong, who was sitting with his father, tugged at his father nervously.Shi Yu stood up and said, "Cuchu, the Duke of the State is good at riding and shooting, and he deserves to be number one. However, the Duke of the State asks for a painting from him, so it would be unfair for such civil servants as Yuchen. "

King Xianyi stood up: "This king agrees with what Shi Shangshu said."

Nian Qing also stood up: "Cui, this hunting is the specialty of the generals. If it is compared to reciting poems and composing Fu, then the humble and others can also get the first place, and ask for paintings from Cui."

Zhuo Ji laughed, and Lin Xieshan said, "Even if it's unfair, Chu Chu has already allowed it. If there is someone who recites poems and composes poems for comparison, he is not as good as he is, and he can't compete for the first place."

The little girls opened their eyes wide, watching with wonder the ministers of the Chaozhong were arguing over a painting of 忍俍.Not to mention Shi Ketong.

Emperor Yong'an's black face, he hasn't agreed yet, everyone wants to come and ask for it!I don't know that his beloved servant is weak and busy, so he doesn't have time to draw!

Zhuo Ji held Emperor Yong'an's hand, and said with a smile: "Shi Shangshu's words are indeed reasonable. But I have already proposed the pheasant tail feathers to the Duke, so I can't go back on my word." Zhuo Ji looked at Huanggui Hey, "Your Majesty, why don't you hold a shuttlecock kicking competition in the name of Zhonggong? The top six in the individual competition and the top three in the team competition will all be rewarded. But only the top three in the individual competition and the top three in the team competition will be rewarded." Only No.1 can get an extra painting of the servant. The Duke is not allowed to participate, so what do you think?"

Zhuo Ji is not a queen, if he directly said to hold a competition, it would be equivalent to directly surpassing Huang Guixie, which is a big violation of etiquette.Outside, Zhuo Ji had to give face to the emperor and noble concubine.

As soon as Zhuo Ji finished speaking, Huang Guixie said: "That's a good idea. Why don't you start the show after the Duke finds the tail feathers you like. Give them some time to prepare."

Zhuo Ji: "Okay. But the rules still have to be settled, and I don't have much experience in serving myself."

Huang Guixie: "I will let people settle down in these two days."

Huang Guixie and Zhuo Ji had decided on the matter of the competition, and both civil servants and generals were very excited.Shuttlecock kicking is not a skill in martial arts. If you are good at riding and shooting, you can win the first place.

Huang Guixie then said to Lin Xieshan: "The Duke must find the tail feather that Shunxi likes as soon as possible, so don't delay the competition."

Lin Xieshan: "The minister respects the decree of Chu Chuyi."

Lin Xieshan went back to his seat, and Emperor Yong'an said, "If you don't win the shuttlecock competition, don't say anything unfair. For the first barbecue, give it to Shi Yu and tell him to eat more!" Shut up.

Shi Yu rubbed his nose, but Shi Ketong looked at his father full of admiration, father is so bold!

The shuttlecock kicking competition was decided amidst the courtiers' competition for favor.Back in the big tent, Emperor Yong'an began to complain: "Lin Xieshan is getting older and older. You are my favorite servant, what is he going to do with you? And Shi Yu! I just like to boo! Last time I The same goes for my birthday cake, if it wasn't for him, would I be able to share so much?"

Zhuo Ji, who was removed by Xiaohui and Aunt Hua, said with a smile: "When you come out to hunt, the monarch and his ministers have fun together. It's just a few paintings, which should be regarded as an active atmosphere. The task of the four courtyards is heavy. The Duke leads the two courtyards alone. To take care of the affairs of the cabinet, the Duke of the State wants to paint with me, which is also a respect for me."

Emperor Yong'an: "He doesn't need to perform, you have so many, um, fans already. No matter how much he performs, I don't know how many people miss you."

Zhuo Ji: "No matter how many people miss you, I only have His Majesty in my heart."

These words successfully appeased Emperor Yong'an.

Emperor Yong'an was also tired from hunting today, so he didn't hold Zhuo Ji in his arms.In Lin Xieshan's big tent, Shi Yu was there.There was no one else in the tent, so Shi Yu said in a low voice, "Duke, what do you think about His Majesty granting personal guards to King Qin and King Qi?"

Lin Xieshan drank his tea with downcast eyes, and said calmly, "Cuchu values ​​the King of Qin and the King of Qi, but His Majesty said that there will be no crown prince within ten years."

Shi Yu: "I am looking forward to it, the heir of the dragon."

Lin Xieshan: "Me too."

But Shi Yu couldn't express his worry, if Chu Chu never gave birth to a dragon heir, then the crown prince...

Lin Xieshan obviously knew what Shi Yu was thinking, and said in a low voice: "Cuchu doesn't care about the posthumous position, and he doesn't care about the position of the crown prince, let alone the princes are still young, even if His Majesty really moved King Li Qin or King Qi, he wouldn't care about it." It will be now."

Shi Yu: "Then what if there is no dragon heir..."

Lin Xieshan: "Let's see, who is the one you like the most."

Shi Yu clenched his fist.

Inside the emperor's big tent, Emperor Yong'an embraced his love and said: "I have given Chen Mu and Chen Mu personal bodyguards today, I am afraid that many people will have to think about what I mean."

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, as long as you know what's in your mind."

Emperor Yong'an sighed: "If you are willing to give birth to a prince for me, why should I worry about it?"

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, even if I am willing to give birth to a prince, with my personality, I guess I will only train him to be the second generation king, and take eating, drinking and enjoying as his duty. Being an emperor is so tiring."

The tired Emperor Yong'an: "..."

"There is an elder brother who protects me. I was born in the royal family. I don't have to worry about food and clothing. I don't enjoy life to the fullest. Why bother to make trouble for myself. So, Your Majesty, don't count on me."

"..." Emperor Yong'an pinched Ai Shi's ass hard: "I can't count on you to be successful in this life."

"Well, I'm glad His Majesty has finally realized this."

Emperor Yong'an believed that Zhuo Ji was definitely not joking, if this person really gave birth to him a dragon heir, he would definitely raise a man with no ambitions.He asked: "Then tell me, Chen Mu or Chen Mu, who is the most suitable?"

Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty has to decide this matter. Choosing the heir of a country is beyond me. My view of the problem is definitely different from your majesty. But I support your majesty's elevating the identities of King Qin and King Qi." The princes are still young now, nothing to worry about. When they grow up, if there is not too much difference in status between each other, there will be problems. No one wants to inherit the throne."

Emperor Yong'an: "Although I said that I will not establish a crown prince within ten years, I have to start thinking about it. If the crown prince is appointed early, the political resources will be transferred earlier, but there is no rush. Chen Mo and Chen Mo are by your side, It is already different from other people. As for Chen Li (King Jin), it was only because of you that he was named King Jin. If he is promising in the future, I will give him a fief and let him go out."

Emperor Yong'an's words were ruthless, he didn't put King Jin in his consideration of the crown prince at all.

Zhuo Ji didn't say anything, but said: "Mata country has more territory and bigger territory, separate out the princes, those who are really incompetent, just stay in the capital and let them have no worries about food and clothing. The nine sons of the dragon are all different. In order for the foundation of the Mata country to last for hundreds of years, or even thousands of years, the core personnel of the royal family cannot expand without limit, which will drag down the country."

Emperor Yong'an: "I listen to you."

Zhuo Ji will never tell Emperor Yong'an who he thinks is the most suitable prince, and he will not let his words, deeds and preferences affect Emperor Yong'an's judgment.

The next day, Emperor Yong'an went hunting again.The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager took all the people in the harem to summon the talents from the Fourth Academy, the female relatives and brothers who had not left the cabinet who came this time in the empress dowager's tent.Zhuo Ji sat beside the queen mother and was held by the queen mother.The daughters who were summoned to see their idols up close were all extremely excited, staring at the stars, making Huang Guixie and others dumbfounded.

Zhuo Ji also took this opportunity to take a close look at the people in the Fourth Courtyard.The talented man from the Military Medical Research Institute knew what he was capable of, and he also looked excited when he saw his idol.After that, Zhuo Ji let the married talents leave the stage, and the single talents stayed to "accompany the queen mother" to talk.During the period, Zhuo Ji asked them to sing and chant poems, but it was hard for them.Seeing the shy faces of these young men scratching their heads, the women's relatives and buddies accompanied by their mothers couldn't help laughing, but there was something different in the eyes of many of them.

After "teasing" the bachelors in the fourth courtyard, Zhuo Ji said: "It is said that the talents of the fourth courtyard gather the most intelligent people in the world, but I don't believe it. I will give you a test to test you. Go and call the king of Qi."

Soon, King Qi came over.

Zhuo Ji asked him to come over and said: "King Qi, Shun's mother and father know that you like to read 'science' magazines very much, so you come to test their science."

King Qin was not there, so Zhuo Ji could only come over with King Qi, because he was not good at presenting questions in public.King Qi, who had been informed in advance, nodded calmly, and said mature words in a childish voice: "Okay, then this king will come to test you."

Zhuo Ji arranged a blind date for officials and unmarried men and women (Brother Lao) in the queen mother's tent. An hour later, the single men in the fourth courtyard finally received the amnesty from the queen mother and left the queen mother's tent.However, compared to the talent show, King Qi's "examination" was child's play for each of them.They may study in different directions, but they all read every "science" magazine intensively.

Chen Ying's eyes followed Guo Zheng who left.This Guo Zheng's singing voice is nice, although he looks a little dull, but when he answered King Qi's question later, the sudden burst of confidence in his body made her heart beat a few times.She doesn't understand "science", but Guo Zheng's answers made her feel very good.To use a word for the future, it is not knowing what is going on.

Shi Ketong's gaze followed Song Zhixin.This person couldn't sing or recite poems just now, she thought he was ignorant.But later, when this man talked about glass making, he was very eloquent, and the light in his eyes made her unable to move her eyes away.

Zhuo Ji glanced vaguely at his daughter's family and his friends present, feeling quite satisfied, and then he said: "I heard that there is a 'Qushe' outside the palace..."

Chen Ying and Shi Ketong immediately recovered and looked excitedly.

Zhuo Ji: "I have two pieces of music here in my palace. Today I just dedicated them to the empress dowager. If anyone likes them, they can ask the manager of my palace for the music scores."

coming!

Chen Ying and Shi Ketong immediately forgot about the man.

When Emperor Yong'an came back from hunting, he was surrounded by the sound of the piano.Along the way, two new pieces were composed—directly ignoring Wang Bao who played and sang live—not only the girls in Qushe were intoxicated by it, but even the officials who hadn’t gone hunting were talking about these two pieces.

"A jug of sake, covered in ashes, one thought to spend the rest of my life without regret..."

Tong Yifeng recited the lyrics lightly, his eyes moist.

Qi Yiguo held his hand: "This word is just like what you once said to you. When you wait a hundred years, you will have no regrets."

Tong Yifeng: "The words made by Zuzu are always the best."

Qi Yiguo: "It's raining heavily, and the vegetation in the old hometown is deep. I heard that you are still guarding the lonely city... Yifeng, I think we can turn this song into a drama, what do you think?"

Tong Yifeng: "Today's two pieces of music can be used as dramas. You and I will go and ask about the background of this song. There is nothing going on in the near future, so let's think about it."

Qi Yiguo's eyes lit up immediately: "Okay!"

In the big tent, Emperor Yong'an kissed Zhuo Ji hard and said, "You're recruiting me again."

Zhuo Ji said seriously: "I also want to say that I didn't do it, but maybe no one will believe it."

Emperor Yong'an was immediately discouraged.

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It took Sui Guogong four days to hunt the most beautiful tail feathers that he liked, and the rest of the tail feathers were also made into shuttlecocks.Zhuo Ji put the most beautiful shuttlecock in his hand on the bedside as a hunting souvenir for himself.The shuttlecock was ready, and the rules of the shuttlecock game were promulgated.The competition is divided into individual competition and team competition, and both men, women and brothers can participate.In the team competition, three people form a group.After the daily hunt, the game is held in the evening.

The atmosphere in the hunting ground became warmer.The daughters who were obsessed with the score stopped playing the piano, and signed up for the competition one after another. Who wouldn't want to get a picture drawn by Shun Zuo.

The day before the hunting ended, the bustling shuttlecock kicking competition also ended.In the shuttlecock kicking competition, No.1 turned out to be Shi Yu! No.2 turned out to be King Xianyi! No.3 turned out to be Nam Rong Shizhu!The generals were all depressed.Their martial arts shuttlecock kicking can't beat civil officials (dandies)!Nan Rong Shizhu said modestly, kicking shuttlecock, as a former playboy, that is a necessary skill.

No.1 in the team competition was taken away by the girls of Qushe.Shi Ketong, Chen Ying and Ribu Sima's daughter cooperated tacitly, playing the men's team and the brother's team without temper.For these daughters, shuttlecock kicking is a game that they will not leave every day after they can jump and jump.When the girls are together, they often play shuttlecock and work as a team, which is exactly what they want.

Calculated in this way, Zhuo Ji will paint seven paintings.The courtiers all wanted to rob Shi Yu.He himself won the first place in the individual competition, and his daughter won the first place in the team competition. Isn't it enviable that their family can get two hand-painted paintings of Shun Shu this time.Shi Yu smiled reservedly at this, hehe, shuttlecock kicking, as far as he could remember, he hadn't lost yet.This is the tradition of their historians.