"It's not a secret that this matter is not a secret, it doesn't hurt to tell you, the Sulu Khan of the Anxi Protectorate came to Chang'an to face the saint, the court attaches great importance to this matter, and the emperor ordered the inner and left sects to come up with good programs to welcome, so the three major sects attach so much importance to it." Father-in-law Qian explained.

It turned out to be Anlu Khan, and it was rare to be so solemn.

An Lu Khan came from the Turkish tribe, the Turkish originally belonged to one of the Turkic tribes, the Turks and the Tang Dynasty are a pair of enemies, from the founding of the Tang Dynasty to the present, there have been several big battles, and the skirmishes are countless, under the blow of the Tang Dynasty, the Turks have been divided several times, hiding and hiding, confrontation and confrontation, and there are also tribes that have been influenced by the Tang Dynasty to submit to obedience, such as the Turkish tribe.

Tuqi Shi accepted the gift of the Tang Dynasty, got the protection of the Tang Dynasty, whenever there was a war in the Tang Dynasty, he would send troops to act as a vanguard, he was a loyal ally and thug of the Tang Dynasty, An Lu Khan was also a talented leader, under his leadership the Tuqi Shi tribe had a great development, and there were 200,000 people under his command, and it was commendable that these were the most lacking cavalry in the Tang Dynasty.

The Anxi Protectorate was able to survive and develop in the gap between Dashi and Tubo, and Anlu Khan contributed a lot, and it was not surprising that the imperial court attached great importance to him.

Zheng Peng knew in his heart and asked, "Father-in-law Qian, what requirements does the emperor have for singing and dancing?" ”

"It's just that I didn't ask for it, the old slave was flustered" Father-in-law Qian said helplessly: "The emperor said that poetry can be sung and danced, free play, and the inner teaching workshop is unique in singing and dancing, because the left and right teaching workshops are sending talents to it, the left teaching workshop is good at singing, and the right teaching workshop is good at dancing." ”

After a pause, Father-in-law Qian continued to explain: "For this competition, we will have an internal competition, the deputy envoy of the teaching workshop, the judge and the judge will each have a program, and select the best one for training, in order to prevent accidents, please also ask Gonggong Chen, who is familiar with the emperor's preferences, to take a look first, I didn't expect the evaluation to be very general, I felt that the creativity in the workshop was insufficient, and I intended to look for new blood outside, but I didn't expect to be fortunate enough to invite Zheng Gongzi." ”

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and Li Longji split the teaching workshop into three, hoping that the teaching workshop could bring him more surprises.

There is competition to make progress, and there is progress to surprise.

Zheng Peng asked a little strangely: "Father-in-law Qian, An Lu Khan is a member of the Tushiqi tribe, and he should bring Hu Feng's singing and dancing, but after listening to it for so many days, you are all rehearsing the music of the Tang Dynasty, is there a wrong direction?" ”

Living habits are different, preferences are also different, if that khan doesn't like it, then isn't it an opponent playing the piano?

Father-in-law Qian smiled, picked up the teacup, blew it with his mouth, and took a sip leisurely, before he spoke: "Unlike other Hu people, Sulu Khan has liked Tang culture since he was a child, not only has no problem talking, but also can compose poems, and it is said that the level is not low." ”

It turns out that this is the case, no wonder he is willing to return to Datang and work hard for Datang, there is no cultural conflict.

Speaking of this, Father-in-law Qian said to Zheng Peng: "Zheng Gongzi, at this time, I invite you to become the Lezheng of this teaching workshop, you don't have to worry too much, after all, you just came, you just have an idea, just mention it, even if you have no inspiration for a while, you can understand, we are now in the same boat, so naturally we are on the same road through thick and thin, right?" ”

On the surface, he was generous, so that Zheng Peng would not have too much pressure, but on the one hand, he hinted that Zheng Peng worked hard.

"Father-in-law Qian, rest assured, I took over this errand, I dare not say that I have made achievements, but I will go all out." Zheng Peng said on the spot.

put aside the fame and didn't ask for it, and ran to Zuojiaofang to serve as Lezheng's fictitious position, saying that it was all false to help each other or contribute to the country, what Zheng Peng thought of was how to get close to Xuanzong Li Longji, gain his trust, and then get ahead.

"Hehe, refreshing" Father-in-law Qian patted the table and said: "Zheng Gongzi is really responsible, you can rest assured, tomorrow the miscellaneous family will personally go to the History Department to handle your appointment, at most ten years, at least three or five days, but it doesn't matter, from this moment on, Zheng Gongzi is the Le Zheng of the Zuo Jiaofang, and he can enter and leave the Jiaofang at any time." ”

"Then I need to take care of the workshop envoys." Zheng Peng said with a smile.

"Well said, well said." Father-in-law Qian laughed, and the wrinkles on his face were like chrysanthemums, opening layer by layer.

Looking at it is not like a human body, it is not like a human face, it is not like a human voice, it is not close to human feelings, and it will be abandoned like a piece of. This is Tang Zhen's description of the eunuch in "The Hidden Book", the Tang Dynasty's readers do not have a good impression of the eunuch, many people see the eunuch with a prejudiced gaze, seeing Zheng Peng is so easy to speak, Father-in-law Qian's good impression of Zheng Peng is two points more.

When Zheng Peng first started, he was really not used to Father-in-law Qian, but after talking, he found that he was not bad, there was no shelf, and after Zheng Peng agreed, he took the initiative to relieve Zheng Peng's pressure, and he also let go a lot.

He had already done enough "homework" and knew that Qian Jiaofang was a person, so Zheng Peng agreed to come.

"Father-in-law Qian, I will give you a drink."

"Okay, this wine is a miscellaneous drinker."

Putting down the wine glass, Father-in-law Qian saw beads of sweat on Zheng's forehead, and couldn't help but put on a straight face, pointing to the two maidservants waiting on the side and scolding: "Cheap maid, didn't you see that Zheng Gongzi was sweating hot?" Are you dead? Why don't you hurry up and help Zheng Gongzi fan the wind? ”

After speaking, Father-in-law Qian couldn't help but move his shoulders, and found that he was also sweating, and turned his head to stare at the two maids behind him, who were startled and hurriedly helped him fan the wind.

Zheng Peng didn't pay attention to the business just now, but when Father-in-law Qian mentioned it, he found that he was sweating all over, and couldn't help but say: "The weather in Chang'an is a little hot." ”

"That's" Father-in-law Qian said with some sighs: "Chang'an City has a tall city wall, and there are also square walls separated by a square wall, surrounded by houses, God can't stand much even if you enjoy a little wind, it's almost June, the weather is hot, we sang a little wine, and it's normal to sweat a little." ”

That's right, when Chang'an City was built, it took into account that the surrounding area was empty, and there was no danger to defend, so the city wall was built as high as possible, the city wall was added to the wall, and the houses were built neatly and neatly, and the natural wind was much less.

Father-in-law Qian suddenly said to himself: "It's good to have a pear orchard and an inner teaching workshop, they are not afraid of heat, the palace sends them ice cubes every day to ward off the heat, and the Zuojiao workshop of the miscellaneous family only has ice when the festival and the emperor comes, it is really more human than human, and it is infuriating." ”

In ancient times, there was no refrigerator, but the ancestors were very smart, using the method of cellaring, storing it in winter and using it in summer, ordinary rich and noble people, it would be good to drink a bowl of chilled sugar water in summer, but in Chang'an, even the prostitutes in the teaching workshop can also use ice to drive away the heat.

Zheng Peng said with a smile: "There is no ice, and it is not bad to have a maid fan." ”

"How can there be ice that is easy to use" Father-in-law Qian shook his head and said: "These girls, they don't have strength for a long time, or they are cool, they have a sour smell, they can't eat when they smell it, and sometimes they have to keep it secret, they can't let their subordinates be around, and they have to do it themselves." ”

It's normal to fan the wind hard and sweat a little, you can ask him to work, but you can't make him not sweat.

Seeing Father-in-law Qian's somewhat depressed face, suddenly, Zheng Peng's mind flashed and he said happily: "There is." ”

"Got it? What's there? Father-in-law Qian's eyes widened, and he hurriedly asked, "Zheng Gongzi, do you have an idea about the game so quickly?" ”

Zheng Peng shook his head and said: "The competition has a little clue, but it still needs some time to polish it, and it means that there is a way to help my father-in-law solve the problem of hot weather, not only does my father-in-law no longer have to be afraid of the heat, but even the musicians in the workshop can also rehearse in a comfortable environment." ”

I just wanted to say that I had an idea to make money, but it was difficult to say it in front of my father-in-law, so I changed my mind and helped him solve the problem of hot weather.

"Really? What is the method, and the cost is not significant? Father-in-law Qian was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly asked.

The weather is hot, and many musicians and courtesans complain that they can't rehearse well, and there is really a way to solve it, which is definitely a good thing, of course, the cost is a problem, and the left teaching workshop is not comparable to the inner teaching workshop and the pear garden.

Zheng Peng said generously: "It's just an idea, I don't know if it's feasible yet, just forget the money, if you go to Zuojiaofang to get an official body, it's not good to be empty-handed, if it happens, it should be a small meeting gift." ”