Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 15 A Blockbuster

The next day, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Guan Yu were exercising martial arts in the courtyard. Gongsun Xu went to Lu Zhi's mansion after explaining to him. Today, Gongsun Xu was wearing a white robe and dressed as a Confucian scholar.Because of practicing martial arts all the year round, Gongsun Xu has a taller figure and looks like a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old, but he looks a little thin under the robe.Going to the banquet with Lu Zhi today, Gongsun Xu has made enough preparations.

After following Gongsun Xu into the palace, we arrived at the banquet venue. The emperor hadn’t arrived yet, and most of the ministers had arrived. Lu Zhi introduced them one by one, except for Cai Yong who had seen him and Yuan Kai who had seen him in the court that day. He Jin, Huangfusong, Zhu Jun, Zhang Wen and others, Gongsun Xu also had a deep impression on these people. Cai Yong was accompanied by a girl, who was good-looking and looked about the same age as Gongsun Xu. Gongsun Xu guessed in his heart that it might be It must be the well-known Cai Wenji in later generations.

Sitting behind Huangfusong was a young man, and behind Yuan Kai sat two young people who looked almost 30 years old, but it seemed that the relationship between these two people was not very good, anyone with a discerning eye could tell.

Gongsun Xu observed these people carefully. Gongsun Xu knew that many people here would have relations with him in the future, either as enemies or friends, so he had to pay attention now.Not long after, a eunuch shouted: "The emperor is here." Then the banquet officially began.

Everyone naturally had to keep quiet when the emperor came out.Gongsun Xu saw a woman following the emperor, who was supposed to be the queen. The queen was accompanied by a child of seven or eight years old and a girl in her teens. It seemed that it should be the queen's son, Liu Bian, and the princess. However, Liu There was a middle-aged man next to Bian, and Gongsun Xu was very surprised to see this middle-aged man. Although this middle-aged man was dressed in an ordinary way, it seemed that there were a lot of such people caught on the street. Gongsun Xu didn't pay attention at first, but after many years After careful consideration, Gongsun Xu suddenly found that although the middle-aged man had entered his field of vision, he could not remember his appearance, and even if he looked carefully, he still couldn't see clearly.

"Extreme master." This was the only thought that flashed through Gongsun Xu's mind. "It seems that this middle-aged man has reached the point where he has returned to basics. I never thought there would be such a master in the palace. He has been following Liu Bian. Could it be Liu Bian's guard?" Although Gongsun Xu had doubts in his heart, his face It was very calm.

After the banquet started, everyone was seated, and then there was a feast of wine. Gongsun Xu usually didn't drink much, one was because he was young, and the other was because of the need for restraint in the army.Just eat something every now and then.At this time, Liu Bian suddenly said a few words to the emperor and the queen. After the two nodded, Liu Bian and the girl walked towards Lu Zhi. Gongsun Xu didn't care, but Liu Bian and the princess were in Lu Zhi Zhi Zhi just saluted Lu Zhi and then walked towards Gongsun Xu.

Before Gongsun Xu stood up, Liu Bian asked, "Are you Gongsun Xu?" Gongsun Xu knew that he should behave well, so he replied, "His Royal Highness, the minister is Gongsun Xu." At this time, the princess couldn't help but Asked: "But I heard from others that although Gongsun Xu is only 14 years old, he is already two feet tall, has a green face and fangs, and a head full of yellow hair. Is it different?"

Regarding these rumors, Gongsun Xu has nothing to do, but many rumors are spread by Gongsun Xu himself, and Zhen Yi's restaurant is doing this job, mainly to build momentum for himself, so that his fame will spread throughout the Central Plains as soon as possible. Pave the way for recruiting talents in the future.Otherwise, if the reputation is not obvious, who will be willing to look at themselves in the future.

After hearing this, Gongsun Xu replied helplessly: "Then the princess must be very naughty." After hearing this, Liu Bian asked Gongsun Xu how he knew.

Gongsun Xu smiled and said: "I am afraid that the maids and eunuchs thought that the princess was too naughty and feared that they could not serve them well, so they came up with such a trick to scare the princess, saying that the minister is a monster and may enter the palace at any time. Miss me Gongsun Xu is just a 14-year-old kid, but he didn't want to be implicated by the princess, and from now on, people will ask me if I have changed from a monster."

Hearing such an explanation, the two children Liu Bian and the princess burst out laughing.Children's nature is like this, if it's fun, it must be funny.The emperor was also slightly surprised when he saw the three children chatting so happily. His two children rarely played well with the ministers' children. Only Huangfu Song's nephew Huangfu Li could play with them more happily. .Seeing this scene, Liu Hong noticed Gongsun Xu and sent Gongsun Xu to come forward.

Gongsun Xu knelt in front of Liu Hong, bowed his head and said nothing. Liu Hong looked at the child and thought for a while and said, "Get up, I have something to ask you." Gongsun Xu stood up, and Liu Bian and the princess also sat behind Liu Hong. .

Liu Hong was very satisfied to see that Gongsun Xu didn't show any panic, so he asked, "I heard that you once created two lyrics in the army, which are called "Serving the country with loyalty" and "Man Jianghong". Tell me, Did you really come up with this yourself?"

In fact, Liu Hong likes these two lyrics very much, but he still doesn't believe that the kid Gongsun Xu wrote them himself.Gongsun Xu was relieved, and quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I wrote it myself. I wrote it after watching the battle between the army and the Xianbei people."

Liu Hong asked again: "Then tell me, what kind of scene did you see and write it?" At this time, all the ministers stopped their actions and waited for Gongsun Xu's answer. Although the two lyrics are a bit awkward, the chanting is very exciting, especially for some ministers who were born as generals, which reminded them of their military life back then.

Gongsun Xu replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, do you know what is the most common thing on the grassland? It's not cattle, sheep, livestock, or barbarians, but the endless green grass, so it's called the grassland."

Everyone didn't know the answer to this, so, didn't Gongsun Xu quite understand what the emperor was asking him?The faces of many ministers were full of doubts, and the three members of the Yuan family all had sneers on their faces, and Lu Zhi was also puzzled.

However, Gongsun Xu didn't have time to take care of these things. He continued: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the Hu people have been invading the border of our Han people. Thousands of soldiers of our Han people have been fighting the Hu people in the frontier. I sacrificed my blood and life for my dignity. The flesh and soul of my fellow soldiers are buried under the grass that can’t be seen as far as the eye can see. Wei Chen saw that many soldiers who died after the war could not return to their hometowns. That’s why I wrote these two lyrics.”

Liu Hong was shocked and satisfied when he heard this, and the ministers were even more surprised.Lu Zhi smiled and nodded, thinking in his heart: "This kid is very smart, the emperor will like him very much." The three members of the Yuan family no longer sneered, and tried to pretend that nothing had happened.

Now Liu Hong is sure that Gongsun Xu has extraordinary literary talents. In fact, this is also a move that Gongsun Xu thought of in advance. According to historical records, Liu Hong is actually a bit of a literati, and for a while he especially loved writing lyrics and music.

Gongsun Xu also acted like this to cater to Liu Hong's appetite. Moreover, in order to expand his reputation, he must make achievements in this poem and song.But Liu Hong didn't intend to just let it go, and then said: "Aiqing is very talented in literature, there must be many excellent works, why don't you come together one by one." I feel that writing lyrics and music can be written as soon as I say it, and I feel that the article is natural, and I just got it by chance, if I force me to write it, I am afraid that I will embarrass me."

Hearing this, Liu Hong also felt that this was the reason and wanted to let him go, but a girl's voice rang out: "Articles are made naturally, and you can get them by chance. Good sentences, daddy, this Gongsun Xu You really have extraordinary literary talents." Everyone followed the sound, and it was indeed Cai Yan, Cai Yong's daughter who spoke, which also aroused Liu Hong's interest, so he said to Gongsun Xu: "It seems that if you don't compose a piece of music today, everyone The minister will not let it go. You can write a poem boldly, and I will reward you for writing well."

At this time, if you want to escape, you can't escape. I saw Gongsun Xu frowning, and he was walking thinking, and everyone didn't want to disturb him. After five steps, Gongsun Xu said: "Yes, the iron clothes on the battlefield of hundreds of battles will be broken. The outside has been surrounded by a number of people. Break out of the camp and shoot the Xianbei generals, and lead the remnant soldiers back with thousands of horses."

At this time, there was no sound in the lobby, everyone stared at Gongsun Xu with wide eyes, and Lu Zhi was even more surprised.However, Liu Hong was the first to react and said: "Okay, okay, it really is a general who grew up in the army and commanded thousands of troops. He is so talented in both civil and military skills at a young age. In time, he must be the pillar of the country. Good words There must be a good song, Cai Aiqing, play a song quickly."

At this time, everyone turned their heads to look at Cai Yong, but Cai Yong cupped his hands and said, the old man has been away for many years, and his piano skills have gradually become unfamiliar, so why not let the little girl play a piece. "

After finishing speaking, Cai Yan stood up and bowed to Liu Hong. At this time, someone took Cai Yan's qin, and Cai Yan sat down to play. The sound of the qin was melodious, clear, crisp, tactful, smooth, like The oriole leaves the valley and returns to the nest like the suckling swallow. Everyone in the hall is enjoying the sound of the piano.

The song was over, and everyone still hadn't recovered. After a while, Liu Hong said: "I haven't heard Cai Aiqing play for many years. Although Aiqing has been exiled outside these years, I always think about Aiqing's piano sound." Go, I can't imagine that after a few years, Cai Yan is now so old, and now Cai Yan's piano skills are no less terrifying than Aiqing a few years ago."

Cai Yong nodded proudly, his daughter is his greatest pride.At this time, Liu Hong turned to Gongsunxu, the first year old, and said, "What do you think of Aiqin?" Gongsunxu replied, "This song should only exist in the sky, and it's rare to hear it in the world. It's good to be a good qin and a good person, but it's not as good as it is." Weichen's poems don't match."

As soon as Liu Hong heard this, he asked quickly: "Could it be that Ai Qing can also play?" Cai Yan was still very happy when he heard the first half of the sentence, and his face was slightly flushed, but he felt a little dissatisfied after hearing the second half of the sentence. Convinced, I have never lost to anyone in this music since I was a child, even my father is full of praise.Now he was criticized by Gongsun Xu, how can he be convinced.

Gongsun Xu replied embarrassingly when he heard Liu Hong's question: "The humble minister grew up freely in the army, unlike Miss Cai Yan who has a famous teacher. Naturally, the humble minister is not as good as Miss Cai Yan in playing the piano, but the humble minister is good at playing the piano." Play a few pieces of music, if His Majesty is willing to listen, then I will have to make a fool of myself." After hearing this, Liu Hong said: "Okay, tell me what kind of musical instrument you are good at, and I will order someone to fetch it."

"Don't bother Your Majesty." Gongsun Xu said, "Wei Chen brought his musical instrument with him." After speaking, he said a few words to a little eunuch, who ran to Gongsun Xu's house and fetched a box from there.There is a flute in the box.

In the previous life, Gongsun Xu liked music more, and in this life, he did not miss the practice of music. Speaking of it, due to the constraints of this life, Gongsun Xu can only practice the flute and flute. The key is that there is no good master to teach. .

However, relying on my own memory and usual practice, I can play it quite well now. This flute was obtained when I broke down Qiu Liju's lair.I like it like Gongsun Zan is coming, always with me.Picking up the flute, Gongsun Xu began to play after a while. Gongsun Xu first played "Dawn of Heroes". It's better not to show it all now, the tree attracts the wind.

But after listening to Gongsunxu playing, Liu Hong's expression changed completely. He kept staring at the flute in Gongsunxu's hand. When Gongsunxu stopped, he asked, "Where did this flute come from?" answer.After hearing this, Liu Hong said, "Submit it to me for a look." Gongsun Xu didn't know why, but he honestly handed it over to the eunuch beside him.

I saw Liu Hong holding the flute and muttering to himself: "Unexpectedly, I can get it back in this environment. After so many years, time flies, although the old thing is there, the beauty is gone." Gongsun Xu looked at Liu Hong and said to himself Talking to himself, he found that the face of the queen next to him was not very good. He looked at Lu Zhi, who shook his head at him.

Just as Gongsun Xu was thinking, Liu Hong said: "How about giving me this flute? I am willing to exchange it with treasures in the palace." Gongsun Xu quickly knelt down and said, "I dare not. It is my honor that your Majesty likes it. If you don't Dare to ask for His Majesty's treasure." Liu Hong nodded and said: "You are very good, I will not treat you badly, go down."

The banquet didn't last long, and the emperor left, leaving the ministers to discuss what happened just now. Cai Yan approached Gongsun Xu for some advice on folk art, and Gongsun Xu explained everything he knew. However, the more Cai Yan listened, the more interested he became, and finally Lu Zhi came to the rescue and said, "Yan'er doesn't have to be like this. I want to take Xuer as my disciple. If you have any questions, just come to my house and ask. It's too late today." Yes, go back soon."

When everyone heard this, they congratulated quickly, and Gongsun Xu was also overjoyed. Being able to become Lu Zhi's disciple made him really famous.It's as simple as being a disciple, not a student.It seems that Lu Zhi doesn't have a real disciple yet.

It seems that the purpose of going to Beijing this time has basically been achieved.In fact, Cai Yong also intends to accept Gongsun Xu as his disciple, mainly because Gongsun Xu has many opinions on music that he cannot understand. How much, but this does not prevent Cai Yong from being surprised and fond of him. Cai Yong feels in his heart that Gongsun Xu's qualifications in this area are no worse than his own daughter.There is no hurry to accept disciples now, and we will visit Lu Zhi's house tomorrow to discuss this matter, Cai Yong thought in his heart.

On the way back, Lu Zhi explained Liu Hong's abnormal behavior to Gongsun Xu. It turned out that this flute belonged to Wang Meiren, and Wang Meiren was originally from Zhao Guo. I have never been happy. The appearance of Wang Meiren brought a fresh wind to the life of Emperor Hanling in the harem. She has a gorgeous face, good morals, gentleness of everyone, and especially a talented spirit. It is unmatched by other concubines.

Making Fu, painting, and playing music made their life full of poetic and picturesque.Wang Meiren is good at playing flute music, and every time she plays, she can bring Liu Hong into a state of forgetting worries.Gongsun Xu's flute was custom-made by Liu Hong for Wang Meiren.

It can be said that the only person Liu Hong really loved in his life was Wang Meiren, but in the fifth year of Xiping (176), the concubine He gave birth to a son for Emperor Ling, and He was named a nobleman.In the third year of Guanghe (180), Emperor Ling had no choice but to confer He Guiren as queen under the pressure of the powerful officials.But Empress He is arrogant and domineering, jealous by nature, and her previous circumstances made her hate Wang Meiren to the core.

When Empress He was canonized, Wang Meiren was already pregnant. She worried that her status would be threatened, so she intensified the persecution of Wang Meiren.Wang Meiren was worried that Empress He's jealousy would bring misfortune to herself and the child in her womb, so she tried to abort the fetus, but failed.

In March of the fourth year of Guanghe (181), Wang Meiren really gave birth to a prince. He was Liu Xie, who later became Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. The birth of Liu Xie brought greater panic to Empress He, so she never He recklessly poisoned Wang Meiren to death.

Although Liu Hong found out the truth later, he was helpless. Since ancient times, royal struggles are either you die or I live.After Wang Meiren died, everything about her disappeared from the palace. The flute was originally sent back to Wang Meiren's hometown.Later, when the Xianbei invaded, Wang Meiren's hometown was looted, and the flute has been missing since then.For this reason, Liu Hong also Zeng Longyan was furious.But as time goes by, it gradually fades away.I don't want to be recalled by Gongsun Xu today.

"So that's the case. I didn't expect Liu Hong, who was licentious in history, to be such a lover. A hateful person must have pity. This is not something I can evaluate." Gongsun Xu sighed inwardly.

(End of this chapter)