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Chapter 115 Familiar (plus one more)

Stayed overnight at the inn.

The next morning, Zhu Niang brought her family to the small courtyard they had just rented.

In front of the gate of this courtyard is a bluestone road, and beyond that is a meandering river with willow trees planted along the bank, small bridges and flowing water. Although it is not a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, the atmosphere of the south of the Yangtze River is very strong.The courtyard is not as open and closed as the courtyard in the north. The buildings on both sides of the courtyard are very high, and the east-west direction is a two-story wooden building pattern.

"Although this place is not as spacious as home, it is better than the beautiful scenery. It is a beautiful picture scroll when you go out. If you live for a long time, it is also very good..."

There are only two entrances, the front and the back, and the area is not large. Aunt Li walked around and was very satisfied when she came back.

Zhu Niang continued to discuss the rent details with the matchmaker who introduced the layout of the yard.

When Zhu Hao proposed to pay half a year's rent in one lump sum, Zhu Niang was a little suspicious: "Xiaohao, if we live here for a long time, I'm afraid that Zhu's family will find out the news soon and come here...Nanchang is still too close to Anlu gone."

In Zhu Niang's view, the Zhu family is very powerful, and through Jin Yiwei's channels, it is not difficult to find out where Zhu Niang's family lives in Nanchang Mansion.

Zhu Hao asked his mother to lower his head, and whispered in her ear, "Mother, how much is half a year's rent? After paying the money, we can attack, retreat or defend, and leave as we want without any worries. We are only going out temporarily...then they will not follow us, but will keep an eye on this side, doing useless work."

Although Zhu Niang didn't quite understand what her son was thinking, she still nodded in agreement.

Then I negotiated with the matchmaker and asked the owner to extend the lease to half a year.

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After settling down in the small courtyard, it is simple to tidy up and decorate, and to buy some utensils. The cabinets and beds are ready-made, but the tables, chairs and benches still need to be customized. Some.

"I left too quickly, and many things were left at home..."

Aunt Li muttered, still feeling a little bit reluctant about Anlu's old house.

The house in Changshou County has always been the home they have lived in for many years, and they have long been planning to live and die here.

Xiao Bai asked nervously, "When shall we go back?"

After all, Xiaobai is not a maidservant who signed the deed of sale. She came out with Zhu Niang because Zhu Niang and Aunt Li took good care of her these past few months, which gave her a sense of belonging. Her natal family came out, but found that it was like fleeing from a disaster, and it is very likely that she will not return to Anlu for a long time.

The problem is that Xiaobai's family is all in Anlu, waiting for her to earn money to support the family.

Zhu Niang comforted: "We have to see the situation...Xiaobai, you don't have to worry about family matters. Even if we are not in Anlu, Uncle Zhong will send your wages home on time."

"Oh."

Xiaobai nodded, but still had doubts in his heart, such as whether Uncle Zhong was reliable?Will you take the money and do nothing?Then, are the family members worried about themselves?

Zhu Hao was also tidying up his room, when there was a knock on the door, Zhu Hao ran to the yard, and said to Xiaobai who was about to open the door: "In the future, when someone comes to visit, ask through the door first, strangers don't need to open the door... Go get busy, I guess Yu San is here, I'll just greet him. Mom, I'll go and see first..."

Before Zhu Niang in the room on the second floor could answer, Zhu Hao had already run to the front yard.

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Yu San really came.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhu Hao followed Yu San out of the courtyard, and the two of them walked along the bluestone path by the river, going down for more than a mile to the troupe's foothold.

"Brother Hao, the theatrical troupe is preparing for the show right now. As you ordered before, it is preparing to let the people of Troupe Long take the stage... You don't know that many troupes have come to Nanchang City recently, and even a big troupe from Jiangnan should come to the stage... Called here, there are two to three hundred people in a team, full of life, beauty, beauty, and ugliness, that is a style...

"What did you say before, the Tao of Fuhua, yes, it is the Tao of Fuhua, it is better than ours... and the posture of others, I am afraid that if we practice for a few years, we will not be able to compare..."

Yu San followed Zhu Hao, muttering about what he had seen in the past two days.

Zhu Hao is very clear that drama itself is a product of affluent life. Only when material life is satisfied and there is no need for food and clothing can people have the mind to pursue spiritual enjoyment. It is the birthplace of Southern Opera, the originator of drama itself. It is completely reasonable for the Jiangnan opera troupe industry to prosper.

"By the way, there are still some scattered actors, some of whom are not even members of the music family, and they have also arrived in Nanchang City. Some of them want to find a place to stay with those big theater troupes. How about we recruit a few to prepare for emergencies? "

After Yu San understood Zhu Hao's concept of running the troupe, he focused on making it bigger and stronger. Recruiting manpower is an extremely important part. Available dilemmas.

Zhu Hao said: "If there are good ones, they will naturally be recruited. They don't have to sing anything, and there is no distinction between men and women. We can't just do some female-dominated plays, right?"

Yu San blinked, thinking about it carefully, it was true.

Before gaining a foothold in Anlu, no matter whether it was the troupe that Zhu Hao bought newly, from "The Peony Pavilion" to "The Legend of the White Snake", they all sang plays with women as the mainstay. It was played by an actress, and it looked a bit nondescript. This situation must be improved as soon as possible.

At this time, the two of them happened to pass by a courtyard with an open gate, and someone was hanging their voices inside. Zhu Hao followed the sound and saw that dozens of people, men and women, were practicing exercises, such as riding a horse, practicing leg exercises, waist exercises, or holding the crown, tiger jumping, etc. Rounding the field, turning over, or practicing handles, blankets, sleeves, etc., all kinds of people shuttle back and forth, which is very lively.

Yu San pointed to the yard and said, "This is the residence of the famous 'Changyun Class' in the south of the Yangtze River. They have the most people coming this time. It is said that there are three places where they just settled down. They are going to make their debut in different places in the city, and make a name for themselves first... Our two teams are stationed not far from them, in the back alley."

Zhu Hao looked at it for a while before looking away.

No matter what the other party's background is, they are serious singers. Just by looking at the seriousness of the practice, you can know that they are eating professional food.

However, Zhu Hao's troupe is more to satisfy his personal hobbies. The original intention of running the troupe is different, and the business strategy is naturally different. There is no need to envy the size of other troupes and how well-staffed they are.Even if such a theater troupe was given to him, he couldn't afford it, and he couldn't even raise it... What if he really wanted to get rich with this in the future?

In the future, Lao Tzu will take the imperial examinations, learn from the achievements of the dragon, take power, and help the world at the same time, not just to spend the rest of his life in the three-acre area of ​​Liyuan.

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Yu San took Zhu Hao to the place.

There are not many rooms in the two courtyards on the left and right, and it is even narrower than in Anlu. A lot of beds have been temporarily added, and the two troupes need to be crowded.

But because of living abroad, no one cares about this.

The yard is not big, and when there are too many people, they gather together, and even a small half of them have to move to the open space by the river for training.

"Why don't you see Team Leader Long?" Zhu Hao asked.

At this time, the manager of the theater troupe—the old musician Chang Zaiyin came out, and hurriedly said: "Team leader Long has brought people to open a show, isn't this what the shopkeeper ordered?"

Yu San said with a smile: "Master, I forgot to tell you that if they want to make a name for themselves, we need it too. Besides, Prince Ning's Mansion made an announcement yesterday that we should start the show earlier... After all, the rewards are not free. The fifteenth day of the first lunar month We have to perform four or five performances before, and Troupe Leader Long volunteered to go today. Fortunately, we don’t need to set up the stage by ourselves. We can use the stage prepared by the Palace in advance, which saves trouble..."

Zhu Hao nodded. Although he didn't personally order it, he didn't mind.

After all, I was busy moving in the morning, how could I have time to take care of the troupe?

Besides, Troupe Leader Long went to sing an opera, just to test the waters. Anyway, Troupe Leader Long sang an opera he rehearsed, so the effect would not be too bad.

Afterwards, Zhu Hao gathered all the people in the magic troupe, checked the situation, and asked Yu San to send money so that his employees could also go to the street to buy some daily necessities.

This side is still comforting his subordinates, but Team Leader Long came back with someone, his face full of despair.

Yu San asked in surprise: "What's the matter? What should I say if I failed to sing in the bright scene?"

Seeing that Zhu Hao was there, Troupe Leader Long hurried over to salute and greet, and then explained: "There is no singing at all... The big opera troupe from Jiangnan has occupied all the public tables, and it is useless to say that they don't give us a chance to play. ... I am still not the boss of our team, this matter may have to be discussed by you personally..."

Then he looked at Zhu Hao eagerly, as if he was saying, you are the boss, we can't sing when we get there, so you don't have to walk around to clear up the relationship?
Chang Zaiyin was a little funny when he heard it, and said flatly: "If you can't sing, you can't sing... It's not our fault that we don't have a stage to sing, anyway, Prince Ning's Mansion will pay for it... Besides, there are many people at noon in winter Sometimes, it’s understandable for people to rush to the stage... At worst, I’ll go later, if I really want to sing, don’t I have to?”

Leader Long glared at Chang Zaiyin.

Chang Zaiyin didn't take it seriously, he smiled and turned back to greet people to practice.

Zhu Hao said: "The public stage can't be used, so let's set up a stage and sing... At this time, various troupes are rushing to appear, and the city is full of opera singers, and the common people don't know who to listen to... In your case, there are some that don't cost money. Listening to the opera, you must find a big troupe to support, how can there be any reason to support us?"

Team Leader Long said anxiously: "Because of this, no one will watch the private stage. It is better to use the public stage to make a name for yourself in one fell swoop."

It can be seen that Troupe Leader Long attaches great importance to fame and fortune, while most of the members of Zhu Hao Opera Troupe are salted fish, and everyone is indifferent to fame and fortune. No one invited Ying to perform on stage.

Yu San smiled and said: "Old Dragon, you are really, we just settled down, how can we let the little master run around? Otherwise, go back and discuss it with the big troupe, and ask them to spare some time for your people to go up and try." ...Why don't you discuss it with the members of the Changyun class, what do you think?"

Leader Long said: "I'm afraid the Changyun class won't give us face?"

"How do you know if you don't try? My little boss, if you're busy, just keep busy. I'll take the leader of the dragon class to negotiate with the members of the Changyun class. You don't need to go out yourself..."

Yu San is very "on the road", knowing that Zhu Hao doesn't want to show his face on behalf of the theater troupe at the moment, he will do it for him to run away from relationships and friendship, and he has never been the master of the house, so he wants to take the opportunity to go to major theater troupes , Even if you don't want to lose face, get familiar with it first.

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