Da Wei Chun

Chapter 330 Array Music
"Zhou Li" has eight tones, with the drum as the head.

The drum is not only a sacrificial vessel, but also a military weapon in battle.

Because in the market, if you want the sound to spread far, you must use a big drum, which is the four-foot drum used to send orders in the army.

But where have ordinary people heard of this?

If you really don't have any preparations at all, and sound the war drum suddenly, the effect will definitely not be worse than that of the later generations who sound the fire alarm in a crowded shopping mall.

Afraid of causing panic, Li Chengzhi did not dare to use the drum first, but only used the suona to play an extremely cheerful "Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix", so that the people would be mentally prepared and know that this is playing music, not fighting ...

There was movement in the stands, and Yuan Yue whispered excitedly: "Come?"

Li Xian frowned and looked at the stage.

That's what the two of them just said.Yuan Yue said that Gao Zhan had a way to let the whole city hear today's performance, Li Xian expressed doubts.

Bali Dashi does not refer to it in general, but it is really eight miles long. What kind of music can spread so far?

Suspicious in my heart, I naturally looked at it seriously.Seeing Li Chengzhi waving his hand, Li Xian suddenly heard a sharp sound from the sky.

Following the sound, there are two tall ladders standing at the corner of the stage, and two men are standing on each side. One is holding a suona and blowing fiercely, and the other is waving a red flag with a radius of more than ten feet.

The red flag waved left and right three times, pointed to the sky, and the suona stopped.There was silence on and off the stage.Musicians, servants, yamen servants, and even the imperial guards on the city wall all stared at the flag and the suona on the high ladder.

It was quiet for a while, and the suona rang out again: Zhier...

The sound is extremely loud and clear, and the more it blows, the sharper it is, just like a bird flying straight into the sky, flying higher and higher...

After five or six breaths, Li Xian felt that the man playing the suona would die in the next moment, when the big flag on the other high ladder swung down violently.

Suddenly there was a neat and high-pitched suona sound from all around, just like a hundred birds coming out of the forest, both neat and dense.

Li Xian took a look and saw that there were figures standing on the roofs of all the ice carts he had seen along the way, holding a suona and vigorously advocating.

He calculated silently: There are probably hundreds of ice carts that he saw when he came here, and there are hundreds of suona ensembles playing a song, so it's not only the city in Bali that can hear it?

I'm afraid everyone outside the city heard the truth!
That's it!

Sighing in my heart, I accidentally swept across an ice truck about half a mile away, and saw a red flag on the roof.Looking further into the distance, about half a mile later, another red flag could be vaguely seen. Li Xian was startled: "The "Flag Whistle Order" of the Baijia Camp?"

"What?" Yuan Yue asked suspiciously.

You don’t understand if you tell it, and you can’t learn it if you teach it...

Li Xianchang sighed and explained: "It is the method of Li Chengzhi's marching to detect the sentries and send orders in battle. In a short time, copper whistles and command flags can be used to transmit extremely complicated military orders for several miles, or even tens of miles. outside……"

"It's so magical?" Yuan Yue said in surprise, "Why don't you promote it in the army?"

"It's useless!" Li Xian shook his head, "It's because it's too complicated. Commanding soldiers not only need to know how to read, but also need to understand some music theory... May I ask how many of the leading soldiers in the army can learn it?"

What kind of music theory is that, Li Chengzhi himself half understands it!
It’s just the onomatopoeia he made up, for example, what does “Zhi’er” represent, what does “Xu’er” represent, “Zhi’er, Xu’er, Zhi’er…” and so on, what do they represent when they are combined together.

Because he thought about it and taught it himself, Li Feng, Li Shi, Li Rui, Li Cong and others naturally learned very fast.

But if you want to write it on paper and compile it into an exercise book, it is like a heavenly book, and it will definitely make people read that one head is bigger than two.

Xi Kangsheng led a group of generals to study it for more than a month, but he could only look at it with admiration.Finally, it was submitted to the Ministry of War.But a discerning person can tell at a glance: just like Li Chengzhi's method of training troops, it is no problem to train a small group of elite soldiers, but it is like telling a joke if it is to be popularized by the entire army.

Without it, the literacy rate in the army is too low, and those who can understand the drills are only officers above the team leader. Which general leading the army is willing to let him be a little messenger?

It's not like under Li Chengzhi's command, each team is equipped with a Sima, and when they are not fighting, soldiers are forced to read and write, and if they fail the exam, they will go hungry...

How could Yuan Yue care about this, she just stared at Gao Zhan on the stage and said contemptuously: "I thought the sophomore was really capable, but it turned out that Li Chengzhi was helping him again?"

Li Xian couldn't help but nodded: What do you think, otherwise why is Li Chengzhi giving orders?

But this song is quite brisk.It is not like the banquet in the palace, it is more solemn, but less cheerful, and it is much less spiritual than this song.

While listening raptly, seeing the musicians on the stage preparing war drums, golden gongs, etc., Li Xian was startled and said, "You still need to use gold and drums to send orders?"

"It's not for passing orders, it's for playing music!" Yuan Yue replied, "Don't be surprised, Zicheng has already reported it to His Majesty, and all the prisons at the city gate, Yulin, and palace prison have been notified, so it won't cause panic... "

That's good!
Li Xian nodded.After the song was finished, he looked up the official road again, and saw that the servants following the ice cart were not in a hurry to start selling, but were shouting something.

Listening carefully, it seems to be explaining to the people that the golden drum will be played later, and it is only used for playing music, so don't panic.

It seems that it is indeed prepared...

As a result, when the golden drum sounded, the outside of the palace was safe and sound, but the inside of the palace was in chaos!

The man is fine, but how did a group of princesses get past this?

As soon as the golden drum sounded, several wine cups fell to the bluestone floor.Just as soon as the drum beat stopped, there was the sound of "Ho, Ha" by dozens of musicians, and a group of noble ladies immediately turned into frightened faces.

Another golden drum, another roar, isn't this because the rebel army has already entered?
Someone screamed: "I've entered the palace", just like pouring a ladle of water into boiling oil, the palace immediately exploded.

Crying, shouting, screaming, cursing, the sound is so high that it can pierce the eardrum.There is also the crisp sound of the wine table being turned over in a panic, and the cups and saucers falling down.

When the women are in chaos, the men are also in chaos.Some people shouted and asked the imperial guards outside the hall if the rebel army had already entered the imperial city, and some people copied a few cases to block the door.

Yuan Ke's face was like the bottom of a pot, and the corners of his eyes twitched wildly.Gao Ying's eyes widened and her mouth opened wide.

Just a few sounds of the golden drum shocked all the clan into such a state?

Can't you hear the sound of the drums outside the city? Even if there was a rebellion, they were only attacking the city, not the palace.

The palace wall is more than five feet high, and there are tens of thousands of forbidden troops in the palace.

Are you blocking the door like this, are you not afraid of being hacked into meat paste by the imperial guards who came to escort you?

It's just insanely stupid...

He was secretly angry, when he saw a figure rushing towards him, Yuan Ke took a closer look, but it was his fourth brother Yuan Yi.

Yuan Yi hugged a few cases, and stood in front of Yuan Ke, and urged urgently: "Second brother, avoid the underground palace first!"

Hearing this "Second Brother", Yuan Ke's original volcanic eruption of anger disappeared immediately by [-] to [-]%.

The wind knows the strength of the grass!
It's really not right for a dignified prince to panic like this just by beating a few drums.But it is really rare for Yuan Yi to think of him as the emperor at the first time.

Yuan Ke looked down again: his younger brother Yuan Huai, whom he had placed high hopes on and had been raised in the palace, was shivering under a table.There was no blood on his face, and tears kept dripping down...

This is the successor who I value, who is not even as good as a woman?

Why didn't you see how cowardly he was before?

Yuan Ke was extremely disappointed, his eyes turned cold, and he shouted sharply: "Yuan Huai, get out of here..."

The sound was not too loud, far inferior to the screams of those princesses, but it sounded like a bell in the morning and a drum in the evening when it was heard in some people's ears, which was very refreshing.

Yuan Yongzheng pushed his butt against the door of the palace, and when he heard Yuan Ke's roar, he couldn't help being excited: patronizing panic, and actually forgot the emperor?

It's over, won't it be remembered by the emperor?
Under many years of awe, Yuan Yong has already formed a conditioned reflex.Still wondering in his mind, his body reacted naturally, he rushed over like flying, and shouted wildly: "Escort... Escort..."

Yuan Ke was speechless for a while: He never thought that the second person who can think of himself is Yuan Yong, who has always been treacherous, timid and cowardly?

But it’s not bad, at least some people still remember me, and not all clans regard this emperor as their life and death enemies...

Just as he was smiling wryly, he only heard a sound of "dong", and the door of the temple was knocked open.Several clans that were trying to block the door were instantly knocked into the air.

Yuan Yong was taken aback: Fortunately, he ran fast, but if he was half-slow, his bones might be broken...

A group of imperial guards in full armor rushed into the hall like wolves and tigers, holding knives and crossbows in their hands, and shouted sharply: "Kneel...kneel..."

The leaders are clearly the servants Liu Teng and Tongzhi Sanqi Changshi (the general on duty, the general of the emperor's sleeping guard) Hou Gang.All the clans were stunned: Could it be that the Imperial Army rebelled?

These two people ignored them, shouting to His Majesty and went straight to the hall.All the county kings looked back, the emperor didn't panic, his buttocks didn't even move a bit?

Just at this time, when the sound of drums and roars stopped in unison, and was replaced by the sound of playing suona, pipa, etc., those county kings, princesses, etc. who were still in a mess just now, all seemed to have been immobilized. The expression on his face was wonderful.

There were no rioting soldiers at all, it was just music playing outside the palace walls...

The two princesses who screamed first were so frightened that their souls almost flew away, their minds went blank for a while, and they knelt down with a plop.

This kneeling seemed to wake up everyone, and within a short time, the hall kneeled on the ground, shouting for forgiveness.

The emperor didn't make a sound, just stared at the clan and royal relatives coldly.

Yuan Yong thought that the emperor was waiting for him to kneel down too, his knees were bent, and then he heard Yuan Ke sighed softly: "Uncle Huang now knows why I don't allow you to be released outside, but I want to stay in Beijing? "

Yuan Yong thought about it for a while, and instantly understood: I have no choice but to do this because you are all a group of fools with no talent, no morals, no courage and no ability...

Not only was he not annoyed, but he was secretly delighted: You are a prince alone, under one person, above tens of thousands, and dare not rebel to become emperor, what do you need such a strong talent and courage?
Only the courageous and incompetent can live for a long time...

He bowed down: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Seeing Yuan Yong's appearance as it should be, Yuan Ke was speechless.

Looking at the group kneeling on the ground again, there was panic and fear, but there was no trace of shame, and Yuan Ke felt powerless.

Talented, courageous, knowledgeable, and loyal clans, whether shepherding one side, or Anzhen, are all selected and used by themselves.It was because of these unusable things that they were kept in Beijing as cysticercosis, so why should I be so demanding?
Thinking of this, the anger in my heart is gone, I feel helpless, and I don't even bother to pursue the crime of "disrespect before the king" of these clans.Yuan Ke waved his hands disheartened: "Forget it, get up!"

A group of men and women thanked each other with gratitude, and they all got up.

Hearing another movement outside the hall, Shang Shujian Liu Fang, Shang Shuling Cui Guang, Lieutenant Wang Xian of the Yushi, doctor Zhen Chen, and the leading general (commander of the imperial army) Yu Zhong, etc., ran in in a panic.

These few people were all on duty in the side hall, and when they heard the commotion and the sound of escorts in the main hall, they thought the emperor had been assassinated, and they were all scared out of their wits.No matter how calm he was in the past, he used all his breastfeeding strength and rushed to the main hall.

Yu Zhongben was a military officer, while Wang Xianzhenchen was capable of writing and martial arts. Both of them had led the army and fought in battles, and their bodies were very strong.But the two old men are pure and pure civil servants. Coupled with their age, they almost didn't die.

They are all human beings. Seeing that all the clans in the palace have resentful faces, and the emperor is full of ruthlessness, these few people have already guessed seven or eight points: all the princes, counties, and kings were given a few drums. Surprised?

They clasped their fists towards a group of county kings, and these few came to the emperor's side again.After slowing down for a while, Liu Fang asked respectfully, "Your Majesty... are you all right?"

"It's just a few drums, what can I do?"

Yuan Ke sighed sadly, "Forget it, this wine really doesn't taste very good, follow me to the city..."

Is the emperor going to climb the city wall to watch the excitement?
If it was in the past, he would definitely have to be persuaded.But at this time Yuan Ke was clearly in a fit of anger, and everyone knew that it was best to follow along first, otherwise something would definitely happen, so no one dared to accept advice.

Only Cui Guang tactfully persuaded him: "The golden drums are beating together, the city is probably in a mess early on, and there is nothing to see..."

Ten years of monarchs and ministers have known themselves and their enemies, Yuan Ke sneered: "I already knew that Jinwu and Yulin would be held, and I sent Xuanyi (Yuan Yue) and Li Xian to watch under the city. If the people are disturbed, the drums will stop early How could it be so intense? You just don’t want me to watch it?”

How could Cui Guang recognize it, he quickly bowed his head: "I have absolutely no such intention!"

After pleading guilty, he simply bowed his hand to Yu Zhong: "I also ask Duke Wei to show me!"

Yuan Ke waved his hand impatiently: "It's just going to the city, and not going out of the palace, what's the reason? Simple and easy!"

Gao Zhan said that today he can only play five or six songs at most, so Yuan Ke knew that if Wang Yi Lubo was ready to play, he might have finished playing.

Thinking to himself, he stood up and walked out.

Yu Zhong didn't panic at all, shouted a few times, and immediately a group of imperial guards quickly climbed up the city wall.

It really wasn't the emperor's whim.Yu Zhong had been informed by Liu Teng a long time ago, saying that His Majesty might go to the city today, so please make preparations early.

Without it, Liu Teng had some guesses when Yuan Ke told Gao Zhan to put the band stage under Jinyong City a few days ago.

The emperor might just want to listen to it nearby, but when he was provoked by a group of clans, his temper would turn up...

Yuan Ke said to be succinct, and all the officials could only be succinct.Afraid of disturbing the city, Yuan Ke didn't let Huangmen open the canopy, but just held up an ordinary big umbrella.

Looking from the bottom of the city, at most it is felt that there are more defenders on the tower.

This delay lasted more than a moment, three songs had already been played on the stage, and it happened to be a pause in the middle.And the high platform, tens of feet wide, was surrounded by spectators.

The ice carts under the stage and along the official road were all on sale, and there was a long queue in front of each cart.

It seems extremely simple: the big ice is sawed into small pieces, and after a few hammers, it will be a pile of crushed ice.Then take a shovel and put it in a bowl, and then pour some melted caramel water, which is a bowl of smoothie.

The big bowl is huge, definitely not smaller than an adult's head, so a bowl like this can be sold for a penny.Or it will be divided into three small bowls, but it is not sold as a snack, and it is also three bowls for one penny.

There is no way, the emperor only accepts copper coins, and one coin can be exchanged for two catties of millet, which is enough for a small family's three-person daily ration.Afraid of losing his conscience, Li Chengzhi can only sell like this.

But it was very popular, and some people came to buy the second and third bowls after one bowl was not enough.

From time to time, the ice trucks along the street will send a whistle that they are about to be sold out. Immediately, a horse-drawn carriage will drive out of the Wuji Temple in the south of the official road, and send it to wherever there is a shortage.

Seeing the endless stream of buyers, it was very lively, Yuan Ke's heart moved, looked at Yuan Yong and Yuan Yi, and said with a warm smile:

"Xuanyi (Yuan Yue) begged several times, saying that he would entrust this business to him. I was afraid that he would be impatient, so I never agreed. But if Uncle Huang and Xuanren (Yuan Yi) are interested, they can find a son afterwards. Cheng Xiangshang..."

Although Yuan Yong is timid, he is absolutely superior in terms of intelligence, intelligence and wisdom, otherwise he would never be the only one among Xiaowen's brothers who survived.

As soon as he heard the emperor's words, he made a [-]% to [-]% guess: the emperor thought of himself and Yuan Yi for escorting him just now, and he intended to pay for it!

Subconsciously, this business is definitely not a loss!

But it looks like a lot of manpower, can it really make money?

If you really want to make money, just find an excuse to reject Gao Zicheng...

Thinking about it in his heart, Yuan Yong responded quickly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Like him, Yuan Yi fully agreed.

Seeing this, Liu Fang and Cui Guang looked at each other and nodded slightly.

To be honest, the emperor was very kind to the clan.Regardless of how frugal he is, how extravagant are Yuan Yong, Yuan Chen and others?

Good guy, you actually put up gold mountains and fight for wealth by the Luoshui River?

Wang Yuanchen of Hejian held a banquet at home, entertaining hundreds of guests, and the beautiful servant girl who served the wine only had two of them.If you see it right, you won't be able to take it away...

But the emperor never had a wrong idea, even if Yuan Yong, Yuan Yi, Yuan Yue and others offered to offer, he never accepted it.

The reason why he was so ruthless in the early years was that the former emperor was too kind and his uncles were used to being domineering, so they naturally bullied the emperor when he was young and acted without any scruples.

But Cha Cha just forgot that the moment the emperor came to the throne, he was at the time when he was panicked and suspicious, and he could imagine a three-foot wave without wind, so how could he endure a group of princes supporting themselves and sometimes refusing? Behavior that is not ordered?
Not to mention seven, seventy would not be enough to cut...

After feeling for a long time, when he heard a very loud suona from the city, Liu Fang and Cui Guang put away his thoughts and looked down intently.

At this time, the ministers discovered that there was a high ladder on each side of the high platform.Xu was afraid of violating the rules, so he didn't dare to stand high, only more than two feet high.

"In addition to the golden gongs and drums, there are also command flags?"

All the county kings were surprised, "There is such a way to play music?"

Yuan Ke was a little impatient, and waved his hand lightly: "Shut up, just listen!"

Cui Guang and the others were speechless: as soon as they heard it, they knew that they were ignorant people, but they didn't know that there is joy in battle in the army?

Cui Tingbo, who was as famous as Xi Kangsheng and Yang Dayan, was the most famous general in the dynasty, and he was best at the art of battle music. Whenever he was in battle, he would order Jin, Gu, Jia, and Ruan to play in unison, so as to boost the morale of the soldiers and strengthen the army's prestige.

Cui Tingbo also personally composed "Song of the Hero" and "Yin of Xiang Yu" for the battle music, which must be played in every battle, and he will win every battle without any disadvantage. Therefore, he was praised as "Cui Le General" by His Majesty...

The music stage is only about ten steps away from the city wall, so the view from the city is very real.First, the suona sounded on the high ladder on the left, and the bright red flag on the right waved.

No more, no less, exactly three breaths, the four big drums beat at the same time, four times in succession.

Even if the order is transmitted in the army, only one plane is needed. At this time, there are four drums beating together, how loud is the sound?
It was as if four thunderbolts had exploded, and Yuan Ke felt his eardrums itch from the shock.

Just as he was about to stretch his finger to scratch it, the sound of the drum suddenly stopped, and the sound of Ruan Qin and pipa sounded again on the stage.

Just like the rain hitting plantains, it is dense and urgent, and the eagerness is extremely passionate, a chilling air rushes towards you, as if there are thousands of troops galloping and fighting in front of you.

Yuan Ke only felt numbness in his tailbone, and a tingling sensation hit his whole body.

All the ministers are all shocked, and their hair is firm!

This is the real magic trick...

(End of this chapter)