People in the Tang Dynasty, Jian'an style

Chapter 89 General's Order

"The King of Qin is indeed a man of great literary talent. I admire him."

For a moment, the words of praise almost overwhelmed Li Shimin, making him very embarrassed.

Li Yuan savored the poem carefully and nodded: "Well, it is indeed a good poem. Come, give the pair of jade ruyi that the foreign countries presented as tribute to the King of Qin and his wife."

At this time, Li Wenbin said loudly: "Grandfather, I have also prepared a program."

When Li Yuan heard this, he became interested and urged him on.

Soon, several big drums were carried up, and Ruyue and several girls from the Jinguo Guard, wearing fish scale armor, stood beside the big drums.

All kinds of discussions made the entire Taiji Palace noisy.

Changsun Wugou gave Li Wenbin a look - is it possible?

Don’t worry, if it doesn’t work, you’ll be on top tonight!

That’s a deal!

"Haha, second brother, what did your son prepare? Is it the singing girl he recruited from that brothel?"

The annoying voice of Prince of Qi Li Yuanji sounded again.

Li Wenbin turned around and saw him and Li Jiancheng sitting at the same table, looking at him smugly.

"Yuanji, what do you mean?" Before Li Shimin could speak, Changsun Wugou was already unhappy.

When she first married Li Shimin, Li Yuanji was still a little kid. As a sister-in-law, she took good care of her brother-in-law, but she didn't expect it to become like this today.

If I had known this earlier, would I have cared about his life or death?

"Hey, sister-in-law, Yuanji is a little drunk, please forgive me. But Yuanji is also kind-hearted and worried about his nephew..."

"Why are you trying to get close to him? Who is your nephew? Are you trying to flatter yourself?" Li Wenbin snorted and said disdainfully.

As for Li Jiancheng, Li Wenbin admitted that he was not incompetent no matter what - even though history books described him as useless, Li Wenbin knew that Li Jiancheng, who was responsible for logistics supply, played an indispensable role in Li Shimin's many years of fighting outside.

As for this Li Yuanji...

Then it's pure waste.

Going into battle with Li Shimin this year was just to share Li Shimin's merits and power.

Such a waste, yet you still want to be sarcastic to me?

Are you the only one who still dreams of becoming the crown prince?

"You——" Li Yuanji was furious and was about to speak.

"Boom!"

At this moment, a dull sound like thunder suddenly shook the air and struck everyone's heart at once, and all discussions disappeared in an instant.

Li Yuanji was also startled by the sound of the drum. The wine glass in his hand fell to the ground, and the wine spilled all over the floor.

"Boom... Boom... Boom... Boom..." After the first drum sounded, the slow drumbeats began to vibrate one by one. Even people outside the hall could hear it very clearly. The thunder-like sound made everyone's heart beat violently, and waves of unspeakable emotions slowly accumulated with the drumbeats.

The hall fell completely silent. Everyone's attention was drawn to Ruyue who was beating the drum on the stage.

The people outside the hall were wondering what made the thunder-like sound.

Li Yuan showed a hint of surprise on his face, his eyes gradually lit up, and the unique sound of the new instrument instantly captured his attention.

However, veterans like Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong had a different feeling.

As veterans of many battles, they felt completely different. They could sense that this sound could actually help people slowly build up momentum.

The ones who felt it the most deeply should be the generals commanding the troops on the field. The thunder-like vibrations made them have an involuntary urge to move forward.

People around them could vaguely sense the dangerous aura emanating from them, and could not help but keep their distance from them as much as possible.

"Hah!" Six female soldiers roared in unison, like a flash of lightning added to the muffled thunder of drums, which made the audience shudder.

Afterwards, the six men formed a typical triangular charging formation in the army. They stomped their feet on the table, causing the fish scale armor on their bodies to rustle. They grasped the hilts of the swords at their waists with their right hands and moved forward step by step to the beat of the drums.

The audience in the front rows beneath the stage suddenly felt a chilling aura coming towards them, as if they were on a battlefield, about to be attacked.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom..." The rhythm of the drums began to speed up. Ruyue also joined in. The two big drums sounded together, immediately doubling the sound.

The increasingly fast drum beats made everyone's heart beat faster and their breathing quickened involuntarily.

The female soldiers quickened their pace as the drums beat, their momentum continued to rise, and there was even a hint of madness in their eyes.

The eyes of Cheng Yaojin and the others widened wider and wider. They were actually aroused to make a move. They kept clenching their fists and had to restrain themselves by force.

Changsun Wugou's upper body was leaning forward slightly, and her beautiful eyes were sparkling with excitement.

"Dongdongdongdong..." Ruyue's hand speed increased at this time, and the drum beats turned into a rolling thunder, and everyone's emotions were also mobilized to the peak. Some of the audience in the audience even held their breath, waiting for the last vent.

"Boom! Boom!"

The drumstick in Ruyue's hand suddenly stopped on the drum surface, and the continuous thunderous drum sound came to an abrupt end.

"Hi!" The female soldier who had already walked to the edge of the stage shouted loudly, drew her sword with her right hand, and slashed it in the air. There was only enemy but no me, and she released all the momentum that had been accumulated before.

Whether it was Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong and others, when the female soldier drew her sword, they clenched their fists and shouted, "Good!"

As the drumbeats suddenly stopped, the female soldier attacked with her sword with all her strength. The generals watching shouted at the same time. It was as if a thunder exploded in the field, and the people around were suddenly startled.

Then there was a sound of exhalations in the audience, and the pent-up emotions were completely released, and everyone felt an indescribable sense of comfort.

"It's really unexpected that this dull drum sound can arouse people's emotions!" Most people had this thought.

The generals who commanded the troops showed expressions of disbelief. Just now, they were almost subconsciously driven by the drum beats.

Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong and several other veteran generals looked at each other, unable to hide the surprise on their faces. They all understood what was in everyone's mind.

Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up: "This kid is too amazing! How could he make two things like this..."

The other ministers in the hall also changed their previous joking attitude and became serious.

After just a few beats of drums, the ministers' opinions changed from mockery to anticipation: "These female soldiers singing and dancing are really worth seeing!"

Soon, the drums sounded again, but this time it was not a slow-to-fast build-up of emotion, but four extremely powerful short beats.

"Boom boom boom... boom boom boom... boom boom boom..." Eight short beats in a row, each one of them is like a fire, rekindling the blood of the audience that had just calmed down.

Chapter 90: Jue Jue Zi

"Pride! Face! The waves!" Ruyue sang in a very bold voice, emphasizing each word.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat, as if hit by a huge wave.

The extremely short scale, accompanied by powerful drum beats, makes people feel excited even though there is no accompaniment.

Everyone, especially the veterans who had experienced fighting on the battlefield, felt a surge of pride from the bottom of their hearts, a passion that allowed them to face challenges head-on even in the face of overwhelming waves.

After the first sentence, several soldiers shouted in unison: "Drink!"

At this time, they had already sheathed their swords. Several of them stood in a row and punched the air. Their movements were uniform, vigorous and powerful.

"Hot! Blood! Like the red sunlight!" The second sentence seemed to add fuel to the fire, making people's blood boil again.

The six soldiers were using the fighting boxing style commonly used in the army, but driven by the drum beats and lyrics, it seemed very rhythmic. Every move, punch and kick was full of explosive power, giving people a strong visual impact.

The dual visual and auditory experience made everyone, no matter nobles, civilians, or soldiers, immersed in this heroic song.

"My courage is like iron and my bones are like gold and steel. My mind is as broad as a thousand feet (roar) and my vision is as far as a thousand miles (ha). I will work hard to become a good man!"

"Roar!"

"Be a good man!"

"what!"

“Be strong every day!”

In the gaps between each sentence, the six soldiers shouted in unison! This song is catchy and has a strong rhythm, and the audience immediately grasped it.

In the gaps between sentences at the end, almost everyone roared along with the soldiers, as if this was the only way to show the heroic spirit in their hearts.

The roars of hundreds of people almost blew off the roof of the Taiji Palace. The surging emotions were even more intense than a military review on the battlefield!

The civil officials were even more shocked. They had never seen such a scene in all these years. The popularity of this song was incredible, as it could mobilize the entire audience to scream along!

"Brighter than the sun~" The last sentence, intensive knocking caused the rumbling thunder to reappear, but this time, the sound gradually decreased, as if it was slowly fading away, allowing people's emotions to slowly calm down.

After the song "General's Order" was finished, the venue became silent, and people were still immersed in the song.

“Work hard, be a man and strive for self-improvement, go for my ideal…” The song, no matter its rhythm, melody or lyrics, resonated with everyone present.

Regardless of the level of your position, whether you are a civil official or a military general, regardless of your status, you must have the determination to strive for progress, just for the ideal in your heart.

In the preliminary election venue with tens of thousands of people, one could hear a pin drop. After more than a minute, the sound of applause woke people up.

Finally, the emperor stood up, clapped his hands first, and shouted loudly: "Brilliant!"

Afterwards, the whole audience burst into thunderous applause that lasted for a long time!

No one knew how long the overwhelming applause lasted, but people gave their utmost support and recognition to the song and the actors on stage from the bottom of their hearts.

On the stage, Ruyue was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. All the hard work she had put in practicing day and night in the past few days finally paid off today.

"Good, good, this general's order is really brilliant." Li Yuan clapped his hands and praised, "I will reward you handsomely!"

As the lead dancer, Ruyue received a bounty of 500,000 coins; the other female soldiers also received a bounty of 300,000 coins.

It seems like a lot, five hundred thousand coins is just fifty strings of cash, but fortunately there are other rewards, such as silk.

Of course, the amount of the reward is secondary. Being able to receive a reward chosen by the emperor can bring honor to the family. Ruyue and several other female soldiers were extremely excited.

And what about Li Wenbin, who presented this wonderful show?

The reward was one million yuan, one hundred pieces of Shu brocade, and five ingots of gold.

Then it was gone.

This old emperor is so stingy!

Li Wenbin cursed in his heart.

Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wugou's faces did not look very good either.

As the grandson of the emperor, Li Wenbin is still a commoner and does not hold any title.

They originally thought that Li Yuan would take advantage of his good mood today to confer a title on Li Wenbin - even if not a prince, at least a county prince.

I didn't expect it to be just glossed over in such a casual manner.

Changsun Wugou was afraid that Li Wenbin would have a fit and was very worried.

Unexpectedly, he looked calm and accepted the order and expressed his gratitude.

"Wenbin, don't think too much. The emperor must be worried about being implicated, so he didn't confer the title on you right away."

Seeing Li Wenbin sitting back behind him, Changsun Wugou comforted him in a low voice.

Li Shimin looked at his wife, then turned back and said, "Don't worry, I won't let you suffer any injustice. No matter what, you are still my son!"

Even if he is a bastard's son, he is still my bastard's son and I will not allow others to bully him.

"Father, Princess, it's okay. I really don't take it to heart."

Li Wenbin smiled.

Isn't he just a prince?

I didn't take it seriously at all.

but……

Now we can consider where to arrange this old man Li Yuan after the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Doesn’t he want to live in Taiji Palace?

Is that a place where you can live if you want?

Just set up a cold palace and get two eunuchs to clean the place.

As for food?

It’s enough as long as we don’t starve to death. Now that the Tang Dynasty is so poor, we should promote frugality!

So, let’s start with the future emperor!