Steel Dynasty - Chapter 290

[Chapter 290 I will tell you a story]

“Are you Chen Laoshi?”

Sitting in the main hall, Xiao Ming’s voice came from far away. Zi Yuan stood beside Xiao Ming and looked at Chen Xi’er with a smile.

“That’s right, Cao Min.” Chen Laoshi said nervously.

In his mind, these actors were like ants in the eyes of these powerful people.

In the past, when the Wang family and the Qin family were here, they were often called to sing songs and the like. At that time, anyone who was not careful would be beaten and scolded.

It is precisely because of this that the people in the troupe are very timid and cautious in doing things.

“Don’t be nervous. His Highness asked you to come here just for drama, not to punish you.” Aster’s soft voice sounded.

This made everyone in the troupe breathe a sigh of relief.

Xiao Ming brought Chen Laoshi and others this time not for a heart-to-heart talk, but for the Renaissance, so he needed a folk opera troupe to help him.

The last performance in the palace was performed by the singers from the palace. They are not suitable to perform in the streets and alleys. After all, it involves the majesty of the palace.

Although he has modern ideas, he must not treat this prince as too different as he does as the Romans do.

“Aster is right, I don’t want to punish you, so you don’t have to be so cautious. I want you to come here this time because I want you to do things for me. However, you cannot say that you are my people to the outside world. “

Do something for His Highness!” Chen Laoshi almost jumped up in shock. He was trembling and didn’t know how to respond.

At this time, Chen Xi’er said: “Your Highness, you love the people like your own son, and you have always treated the common people equally. We all respect your Highness. Our troupe will definitely obey your Highness’s orders.”

“You are a very sharp-tongued girl.” Xiao Ming said. With a smile, no wonder Zi Wan found Chen Xier. It turns out that the two have some similarities.

Chen Xier smiled and said: “The daughter of the people is just telling the truth. Your Highness knows it.”

Shaking his head, Xiao Ming said bluntly: “Chen Laoshi, you are lucky to have such a daughter. You are brave enough.”

Xiao Ming praised Chen Xier. , Chen Laoshi couldn’t help laughing when he heard this.

At this time, Xiao Ming continued: “In this case, I will stop talking. I am planning to build a theater in Qingzhou, and I will leave the theater to you to manage. However, if the king asks you to perform anything, you must perform it. “

“Theatre? What is theater?” Chen Xi’er asked.

“The theater is similar to the stage in Dongshi, but this stage is indoors. But from now on you will only perform complex dramas, and the government will allocate silver to all of you to pay monthly salaries. The government will be responsible for managing the theater’s revenue and expenditure.” Ming explained to Chen Xier.

“Give us salaries?” Chen Xi’er was dumbfounded and also fell into shock at this time.

Zi Yuan also showed a very puzzled look. Xiao Ming was too kind to such an actor.

“Your Highness, the daughter of the people wants to know why?” Chen Xier calmed down and asked.

“It’s not that I didn’t say it, but I said that you don’t understand it now. You will understand it in the future. Now you only need to say whether you agree or disagree. If you don’t agree, I won’t make things difficult for you.” Xiao Ming said.

Chen Laoshi still didn’t understand, so Chen Xier immediately said: “We agree, and we believe that His Highness will not treat us badly.”

“Do you mean what you say?” Xiao Ming looked at Chen Laoshi, who was still confused.

Chen Xier said: “My father will definitely listen to me.”

Xiao Ming frowned. Sometimes he felt that it was too difficult to communicate with people of this era. He said: “Let’s go back and discuss it and tell the king tomorrow. After saying

that

, Xiao Ming waved his hand and asked Chen Xier and others to leave.

After everyone left, Zi Wan said: “Why does

Your Highness value this troupe so much?” “It’s not that I value them, but they are the only folk troupe in Qingzhou. Not everyone can do it. , so this is relatively rare.”

“Your Highness is right, especially this woman, there are few people who can show up like Chen Xi’er.” Zi Wan nodded.

“So, I am too lazy to look for it anymore, and I also watched Chen Xier’s drama when I was in Dongshi. It was indeed good.”

“That was a good lesson from my slave.” Zi Wan suddenly said playfully.

Xiao Ming grabbed Zi Yuan’s hand and rubbed it in his palm, then snorted, “Arrogance, by the way, since you are the one who taught Chen Xi’er, then you should teach her to the end. Just leave this textile shop to Zi Yuan, and you will be responsible for it.” Regarding the theater, I have a lot of drama.”

“Really? Does your Highness have a more exciting story than this?” Zi Wan asked expectantly.

Xiao Ming chuckled. He had a lot of scientific and technological knowledge in his mind and a lot of dramatic stories.

For him, the beginning of the Renaissance must start with drama. Through the form of drama, the ideas he wants to express can be conveyed. This is a subtle change in thinking.

Therefore, even modern countries still attach great importance to literature and art, because an excellent drama is enough to influence the thinking of a generation, and this is the terrible thing about literature and art.

When this drama is completed, he will pass on a new trend of thought through drama through the troupe.

Of course, he will not be limited to one performance method. Songs and storytelling will all become drama performance items.

Looking at Zi Yuan’s cute and charming appearance, Xiao Ming said: “Why don’t I tell you about “Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai”.”

“”Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai”, are these the names of two people? “

Xiao Ming said seriously: “Yes, this story mainly talks about a private meeting between a woman and another man.”

“Private meeting? Is this not abiding by the three obediences and four virtues? Is there such a shameless woman in the world? Your Highness, Zi Wan guesses this The woman must have been soaked in a pig cage.” Zi Yuan’s eyes were filled with innocence.

Xiao Ming opened his mouth in embarrassment, “…that’s about it.”

“Yeah! As a woman, how can you not follow the rules of a woman? Your Highness, there are many such things in Dayu Kingdom. In the palace, slaves often hear about folk customs Women were imprisoned in pig cages for having secret meetings with men.

“Do you think they should be imprisoned in pig cages?” Xiao Ming asked tentatively.

“Of course, having a private meeting with a man is a major matter that ruins the family tradition.”

Xiao Ming swallowed. His original intention was to tease Zi Wan, but he did not expect to involve Zi Wan’s deep-rooted feudal ethics thinking. It seems that this is the resistance of the Renaissance. It will be very big. He can’t take too big a step at once, otherwise it may be counterproductive.

With a helpless sigh, Xiao Ming said, “Then let’s not tell this story.”

“Then what story will His Highness tell you?” Zi Wan looked forward to it.

“Why don’t I tell you about “Jin Ping Mei”…”

(End of this chapter)