Qin Meng is not a master of being kind to others, but for those who follow the rules and abide by etiquette and get along with others, he still responds with equal or slightly higher etiquette than the other party.
Li Gang's speech is not even comparable to Yang Yong in terms of content or appeal, but he gives people a kind of humility without losing integrity, which is commonly known as the type of Mianli hiding needles.
The two can't talk about each other very happily, but they are not cold.
After pushing the cup for a long time, he walked into Yang Yong's servant outside the door and saw the two bow down.
"General Qin, Lord Li, and His Royal Highness invite the two adults to go out and watch Mr. Ming's rehearsal of music and dance according to Zhou Li."
Li Gang waved his hand, motioned the man to go down, turned his head and smiled at Qin Meng: "General Qin, His Royal Highness is kind, admiring ancient rituals and music, and rehearsing in Zhou rituals. Although it was the music and dance thousands of years ago, it is graceful and elegant. The vicissitudes of life are still shocking. Although General Qin is a member of the team, he has poems and books in his belly, so don't show it vulgarly."
Qin Meng really couldn't say anything, so he got up and followed Li Gang, and went to the garden behind the Donggong Mansion to watch the music and dance rehearsed by Ming Kerang.
In history books, Qin Meng has seen countless records, saying that XX is extravagant. Everyday life is filled with burning oil, flowers blooming with brocade.
Qin Meng originally thought that this was a somewhat exaggerated description.
But when he arrived at the back garden of the East Palace, Qin Meng discovered that it was not the historical record of the ancient book that was wrong, but poverty, which limited his imagination.
In the winter solstice, the outdoor temperature in Daxing (now Chang'an) is predictable and very cold.
However, a large vacant lot that was temporarily swept in the garden was filled with a banquet group of square arches with dozens of tables.
On the periphery of this banquet group, there are charcoal braziers surrounded by metal fences. In the charcoal brazier, the charcoal fire is free of smoke and dust, but it is burning vigorously, and there are occasional waiters. Add some spices to the charcoal brazier, and the thick warmth, with a wonderful fragrance, spread to the officials sitting at the banquet table.
Yang Yong is sitting in the most conspicuous and noble position like stars arching over the moon. Besides Ming Kerang, there are two beside him. They are also wearing Confucian scarves. They seem to be contemporary celebrities, and they are following Yang Yong. Pointing and commenting on the ongoing music and dance at the banquet table.
Li Gang led Qin Meng to Yang Yong.
After Li Gang coughed heavily, Yang Yong saw that Qin Meng was here.
According to the rules, Li Gang should be courteous.
But Yang Yong knew that by doing this, Li Gang actually asked him to get up and leave the table first, as if he found out that an important guest had come and condescended to show his honor as a corporal.
Therefore, Yang Yong didn't take Li Gang as a pity, and quickly got up and said, "General Qin, please come to your seat."
Qin Meng respectfully saw the courtesy, and was polite, and then sat on the table following Yang Yong's guidance.
Mingke let his eyes squint, turned his head and said to the person next to him: "Brother Yao, there is no one who is not self-respectful in the world than not knowing the general.
This is a derogation of Qin Meng in a roundabout way.
However, quoting Confucius in "The Analects of Confucius" can involve a large area.
Hu Si comes out of Sun, meaning that a beast such as a tiger and rhinoceros ran out of the cage, and pointed to Qin Meng vaguely, saying that he was a beast and should have stayed in the cage. There is a huge threat.
Well, Hu Si is out of the responsibility of Sun. It was caused by the negligence of the guards of the beasts.
Mingke allowed the arrogant, not only to devalue Qin Meng, but also to derogate the person who could restrain Qin Meng.
"Brother Ming, a man in the army, with many chests and no words, how can I hear the least of the words of a saint? Fighting bravely and driving people is the way for him to survive and build the world. As for rituals, benevolence and righteousness, he is playing the piano with words."
The person speaking is also a contemporary celebrity named Yao Cha. His attitude is not particularly acrimonious, but merely expresses the general attitude of the literati at the time towards those in the ranks.
Yang Yong heard a little embarrassment, and quickly raised the wine cup and toasted to Qin Meng, which was to cover up the embarrassment.
Qin Meng didn't bother to take care of Li Mingke letting such a madman. In any case, Yang Yong showed generosity today, so he wouldn't irritate Yang Yong because of some personal grievances
suddenly. Mingke let in, "Brother Yang, we're about to get to the wonderful place soon, let's look at the music and dance performed by the ancient Zhougong."
With that, Mingke gave Qin Meng a triumphant look, and he almost said it, Tu Lao Mao, do you know this
Qin Meng frowned. It wasn't because Ming Kerang was unreasonable, but because Yang Yong was already a little taboo by allowing Ming Ke to make mischief.
Officials went to the East Palace to congratulate them on the winter solstice. This was originally a practice in officialdom and there was nothing to say.
As the lord of the East Palace, Yang Yong had nothing to say when he invited the officials to a banquet.
The key is that, Yang Yong thought, the ancient music and dance performed by Ming Ke let the rehearsal only show that the celebrities read through the ancient and modern style, but he forgot that to entertain officials with courtesy and music, that is the power of the emperor!
Yang Yong didn't know it. He felt that he had reproduced ancient music and dance, showing that he wanted to govern the state with benevolence, righteousness and etiquette.
With the sound of melodious and vigorous chimes. A row of dancers wearing Zhou Dynasty dresses holding feathers in their hands came on stage, dancing lightly with the sound of music.
Qin Meng hurriedly gestured to Li Gang with his eyes. Li Gang knew that Qin Meng had something to say, so he hurried to Qin Meng's side.
"General Qin, what is your order?" Li Gang said respectfully.
"Lord Li, your Royal Highness, it's a bit past. Could it be that those who read the sages and sages, don't know the Analects of Confucius?" Qin Meng lowered his voice, but said in a gloomy tone.
Li Gang was shocked, the sweat on his forehead suddenly came down.
The beginning of "The Analects of Confucius Bayi" is the dance of the Bayi in the courtyard, which is tolerable. Who is intolerable.
As the founder of the Confucian school, Confucius believes that the most fundamental of the stability of a country is to be in order.
The emperor, princes, doctors, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, everything must be ranked in this order.
So, what reflects superiority and inferiority is that people at all levels have to be treated accordingly.
This order, in Confucius' view, is sacred and inviolable.
The source of all turmoil is due to chaos in order, which leads to continuous war and the people's livelihood.
Therefore, Confucius particularly emphasized that rituals and music should strictly correspond to their corresponding levels.
The so-called BaYu dance in the courtyard refers to the Ji family in the Confucian era. In the family ritual music, the BaYu dance music that can only be used by the emperor is used. Angrily criticize them for arrogant, such behavior can be tolerated, what other behavior can not be tolerated
It's not that Li Gang didn't understand this, but the prince Yang Yongping was indeed ambitious, saying that the 300-year war in the Central Plains was nothing more than an attempt to rely on force. Whoever has force can conquer the world.
In view of this, Yang Yong felt that if he wanted peace in the world. Long-term peace and stability can only be achieved by practicing morals and making the people aware of their integrity.
Li Gang also felt that Yang Yong's idea was not only feasible, but also effective.
Therefore, Yang Yong interacted with Ming Kerang and other celebrities, actively explored and excavated ancient etiquette and codes, and rehearsed some lost dance music. Li Gang thought it was a cultural rescue, but didn't think deeply about it.
Hearing what Qin Meng said, Li Gang was frightened and sweated. It is okay to rescue and organize the culture, but he rehearses and observes in private, asks the emperor to see that it is okay, and brings it out when banqueting officials. What is this
Li Gang also lost his etiquette and did not follow Qin Meng's will. He immediately went to Yang Yong, and said in a low voice, "His Royal Highness, stop the dancing and music, stop banqueting tea, and end it quickly."
Yang Yong was very happy at first. Hearing that Li Gang was so anxious to stop the banquet and see off the guests, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled: "Li Xima, Li Yue Fangxing, the guests are getting drunk and stopped suddenly. Isn't it a big disappointment?"
Li Gang wanted to say something, but Ming Kerang glanced at Qin Meng, and then quickly interjected: "Li Xima, is there someone who doesn't want to watch ancient rituals and music? How can the vulgar people know the elegance of a master?"
Yang Yong knew that Ming Kerang looked down on Qin Meng, and also knew that Li Gang had been careful with Qin Meng because Ming Kerang was unreasonable.
Therefore, Yang Yong stopped Ming Kerang a little bit, and before Li Gang could speak, he came to Qin Meng and said, "General Qin, a learned man, there are many tangible places to let go. If you offend General Qin, my palace is here. Here I will accompany you for Brother Ming, I hope Qin General Haihan."
Qin Meng looked at Yang Yong for a long time with eyes full of complicated expressions.
I have to say that Qin Meng still has a good impression of Yang Yong.
It is very rare to be able to listen to the persuasion of the prince Xioma, show the prince's due demeanor, and let people truly feel the courtesy of the other party.
If it is an ordinary person, Qin Meng is even willing to make friends like this, because Yang Yong can really be regarded as a man of temperament.
It's a pity that Yang Yong is the highly anticipated prince, who is entangled with irreplaceable nodes in countless power struggles.
As many supporters as you have, there are as many opponents who are suffocating and wanting to kill you!
In this kind of power vortex battle, a little bit is not so much, it is ruined, and never stand up!
The firm expression in Qin Meng's eyes slowly appeared. I'm sorry, Yang Yong, you are a good person, you can even say that you are a gentleman.
However, a good man, a gentleman, is destined to be the one who died most tragically in the power struggle full of insidious cunning!
I have justice in my heart! I am willing to be loyal to the king! I am willing to do my best for my friends!
However, I will not blindly pursue justice like a castle in the air, I will not be loyal to anyone, and I will not do my righteousness to someone who does not live or die!
Justice should safeguard the interests of the vast majority of all people!
Yang Yong, you can't, you don't know, if you want to achieve all of this, you can only rely on the benevolence and morality of a few pedantic literati.
If you want to achieve great justice, you must firmly control power. Only after you control power, can you promote all your beautiful moral ideals under the boundless magic of power!
Qin Meng's face was very cold, and he took a porcelain bowl of soup from the banquet and fell heavily on the ground between him and Yang Yong! (End of this chapter)