Chapter 63 Lantern Festival Night
Ji Matsumoto didn't know what was going on, but when he saw the musicians and dancers who were ready, he knew that the singing and dancing was about to begin.
Ji Song is still looking forward to the Sui and Tang dynasties, due to the severe Hu Hua culture, the customs became much more open.
Therefore, many exotic elements have been integrated, making the songs and dances of Middle-earth greatly developed and diversified.
In later generations, people often mentioned the Tang Dynasty. In addition to its strength, it was also its multiculturalism that integrated all directions within the universe.
Now that he could enjoy such a feast up close, he was extremely happy.
Cheng Chusi suddenly felt bored when he saw Ji Song looking forward to it.
I originally wanted to have a good chat with this young talent that his father often mentioned, to see what was different about him, so that his father would often compare him with himself.
Unexpectedly, he actually liked the dance that these women watched. He was disappointed in his heart and felt that it was nothing special.
Ji Song didn't know that the little kid next to him was disappointed in him, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
How does a little brat with hairless hair know whether a country is strong or not is not only strong in martial arts?
Only the prosperous times of culture can truly reflect the soft power of this country.
Without strong national power and the confidence to stand out from the crowd, it would be impossible to dance in a grand and shocking style.
Without confident and proud citizens, there would be no way to sing soul-stirring songs.
Just as Ji Song was in a frenzy, the musicians in the Tai Chi Palace sounded the chimes, the ancient palace musical instruments.
The crisp and solemn sound played the elegance and grandeur of this ancient nation; then guzheng, war drums, and other musical instruments came on stage.
Although there are many instruments and different tunes, they work closely together so that no one can hear a trace of messy sound.
Everyone in the hall may have their eyes closed, as if they were drinking nectar; some may be beaming, wishing they could hear the sound and dance; or some may have sad faces, probably remembering some sad past event. The dancer enters slowly, with bare feet, bright wrists and blue silk gauze.
It's like stepping on the clouds, and there is no life while walking.
Colorful clothes are dancing, some are light, some are whirling sharply, some are turning erratically, or some have fluttering sleeves Ji Song woke up from his deep sleep, feeling both admiration and regret in his heart.
He saw the beauty of Chinese culture and heard the majestic music.
But deep down in his heart, he felt some regrets. Although the singing and dancing were flawless, they also reflected the beauty of Chinese culture.
However, he didn't see or hear what he wanted to see and hear most.
That is the grace of Yu Nei; the domineering power of all nations coming to court; and the grand scene of the Tang Dynasty that he saw during his nap.
"It's still not time!" Ji Song said with a bitter smile.
He knew that he was a little impatient. At this time, the Tang Dynasty had not yet been completely unified.
Local uprisings were coming one after another. The northern Turks were still a powerful presence that the Tang Dynasty could not defeat. The Western Regions had not yet been conquered. Goguryeo, with the momentum of the Sui Dynasty before the defeat, did not take the Tang Dynasty seriously.
At this time, the Tang Dynasty did not have the momentum to "worship the crown of all nations", and "all the barbarians inside and outside who dared to call themselves soldiers will be killed!" 'A domineering declaration.
Therefore, Ji Song put away his somewhat disappointed mood and concentrated on watching the dancing girl singing and dancing.
"Boom!"
A bell rang, waking up Minister Li who was still sleeping in the song and dance just now.
At the same time, Ji Song woke up with regret and said to Cheng Chusi beside him: "How is it? How do you feel?"
"Tch, I don't understand. The group of women babbling makes me very upset, and the group of bangers makes my ears hurt."
"Uh!" Ji Song could only put his hand on his forehead, shake his head and smile was also confused. He went to ask the boy from Cheng Yaojing's family about music, which was really a joke.
Ji Song ignored the boy with a dark face, leaving Cheng Chusi a little confused and could only continue to doze off!I thought: When will this end! "Tonight is a rare night. At this time when the world is finally settled, we can't just care about ourselves." Li Yuan paused here and signaled to the eunuch on the side.
The eunuch came forward and said loudly: "At the beginning of the new year, everything is renewed! When I move to the Zhuque Gate, I want to rejoice with all the people to show the royal family's desire to rejoice with the people."
"Your Majesty Shengming!"
The ministers bowed their heads.
"Okay! I will take the first step, and you will follow later!"
"I will obey your orders!"
"Why are you here? Why didn't you tell me?" Just when Ji Song wanted to relieve himself first, he was stopped by Li Gang and refused to hide it.
Ji Song hurriedly saluted, but was stopped by Li Gang. He could only say helplessly: "My disciples don't know about this! Some time ago, Youyuan sent an official document from the Forbidden Army, requesting my disciples to attend tonight's banquet, so I have no choice but to come."
"That's it!" Li Gang was also a little unsure about whose meaning this was, and said thoughtfully.
While Ji Song and his master and apprentice were talking, the old man sitting nearby and Cheng Chumo were dumbfounded.
Although Cheng Chusi was young, he was not stupid and he still knew some basic common sense. As soon as he saw Li Gang dressed in a royal robe, he knew that he was a great big shot. He immediately put away his lazy attitude and sat upright.
But the old man was frightened by Li Gang. Who is Li Gang?He was the Minister of Rites of the current dynasty, a dignified third-rank official, a big shot that he could never even meet.
But this kind of person was the teacher of the boy he ignored just now, which made him feel on pins and needles at this moment.
"Now that you're here, just stay with me! This will save you from getting me into trouble, and I, an old man, will have to step in when the time comes." Li Gang then said to Ji Song.
Ji Song wished he could stay with the teacher. He was not familiar with the place here and would not know when he made a mistake, so it was safer to stay with the teacher.
"Let's go! Silly boy!" Ji Song said to Cheng Chusi.
Seeing Li Gang's questioning look, he explained: "This is the legitimate son of General Cheng Yaojin. General Cheng is leading the army outside, so he will come to the dinner. The disciple saw that he was quite lonely, so he was going to call him up. .”
Li Gang was a little hesitant. After all, Cheng Chusi's father was from the King of Qin, so it was not appropriate to take him with him.
But when he saw Cheng Chusi, who was still a child, his frown relaxed.
He was just a kid, so he acted as a wooer for the prince, so he nodded and agreed.
"Thank you, teacher!" Ji Song said.
"Okay, let's go quickly!" After Li Gang said that, he turned around and left. Ji Song and Cheng Chusi did not dare to delay and hurried to follow.
They walked very fast along the way, perhaps to take care of some elderly ministers, and the emperor also sent someone to pick them up on horses.
Li Gang was one of them, so he and Cheng Chusi also got into a carriage.
However, it was impossible to sit in the carriage at that time. After all, there were more monks and less could only sit on the shaft of the car with the eunuch driving the car just like when Ji Song came in, but this was already pretty good.
In an instant, we arrived at the most lively place in Chang'an City at this time - the square in front of Zhuque Gate.
As soon as I climbed up to the city gate, I saw that the lights in Chang'an City were bright and the cheers were loud.
I don’t know when a stage has been set up in the square, and the singers from the Jiaofang Division were singing and dancing on it. There were countless people around. After hearing the sound of "Your Majesty has arrived," countless people bowed their heads and said: "Kowtow to my emperor, Your Majesty." install!"
As the number of people increased, the originally noisy voices gradually became more orderly. Ji Song was stunned by the grand scene.
After waking up, he quickly pulled Cheng Chusi, who was also stunned, to bow is not a time to be stubborn. When you should follow your heart, you still have to follow your heart.
(End of this chapter)