Chapter 15 Lovesickness

Walking into Anyifang, Xue Chongxun felt an inexplicable happiness in his heart.

The thing that makes him feel most uncomfortable is doing things that he cannot grasp in a place that is unfamiliar with; on the contrary, the more familiar he is, the more he feels.

Pursuing stability is something many people want, but some people say that pursuing stability is a manifestation of weakness and incompetence. If so, Xue Chongxun is actually weak.

When Zhang said that when he accompanied him into the Shuiyunjian on the South Street of Anyifang, although they were wearing common clothes, Du Jie'er immediately recognized Xue Chongxun.

She immediately put down all the social events in her hands, smiled and said with kindness as if Xue Chongxun was a mother, and shouted respectfully and enthusiastically: Oh, the big guy is here!

Du Jie'er has also seen the world, but she was so excited that she was a little out of control that she had swung the handkerchief in her hand because she knew who Xue Chongxun was.

When Xue Chongxun was having a big banquet for guests, he also called the singing girls from Shuiyun to the mansion to make up the numbers to entertain the fun.

At this moment, she is vulgar and can be seen at a glance, but Xue Chongxun feels very intimate. He does not disgust when he meets familiar people in a familiar place.

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: Sister Du, don’t be impatient. Let’s just come here to have fun, don’t make everyone’s fun.

That's, that's... Du Jie'er's head dressed in heavy makeup was like a chicken pecking at rice.

Zhang Shuo smiled teasingly and said: Xue Lang is a regular customer.

Xue Chongxun didn't explain anything, and the law did not prohibit powerful officials from doing this, and even official prostitutes raised by imperial grain.He still asked with a smile: Are Meng Xiaoyu here?

Here, here!Sister Du hurriedly answered, and turned around and asked the person next to her, "Are there any guests in Xiaoyu's room?"

The man said: I just received the Xu family Silang.

Sister Du said directly: I have returned the money, at least I have sent it.

yes.

Xue Chongxun turned his head and said to Zhang: Look at how righteous Sister Du is.

When Du Jie'er heard the prince's praise, her face turned apart, and the thick powder on it almost fell down because of her too tense smile.

After a while, she took Xue Chongxun and others to the pavilion.

Several followers stood at the door, only Xue Chongxun and Zhang said to go in. Because they were two people, Du Jieer asked: Do Xue Lang want to ask a few more girls to come in and serve?

Xue Chongxun said: Let’s just listen to Meng Xiaoyu sing the song, so let’s avoid it.

At this time, Meng Xiaoyu walked out quickly from the inside. It can be seen that she was rushing to dress up just now, and her clothes were changed into new shapes. The plain and elegant skirt had not yet disappeared. She must have just changed.

She knew the tastes of these powerful and bureaucrats, and she specially dressed up elegantly without being ostentatious. As for how she dressed up before changing her makeup, she had no idea. It was mostly the big red and green silk skirt that the market liked.

She gave a bow with a smile and met Xue Lang and Ming Gong.

It was almost a year since Xue Chongxun hadn't seen her, but she saw that although her oval-shaped oval face had not changed much, the woman still had some changes when she was older. Her childishness on her face had almost been removed, and her figure seemed to be taller, and she became closer to a slim girl.

She didn't call Xue Chongxun Hei Tan anymore. If she was as unrestrained as before in front of Zhang, she would probably be joking with Zhang again.

The courtesy was much more comprehensive, but Xue Chongxun could feel that her kind trust in her has not changed much. Compared with other common people, Meng Xiaoyu had less awe and more sincerity in front of him. After all, she was an old friend.

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: I haven't found an opportunity to see you for a long time. Today, my colleague, Mr. Zhang, was resting and going out for a walk together. I missed the music that Xiaoyu sang. I wonder if you are unfamiliar?

He talked casually and introduced Zhang Shuo at the same time.

Meng Xiaoyu must have seen Zhang Shuo when she came to the palace before, but she may have forgotten it over time.This Shuiyunjian is not a very famous brothel in Chang'an, and Zhang said that he probably has never been here.

Zhang Shuo also greeted casually: I have long admired the name of my little lady.

Mr. Zhang is joking. I am not the most popular among the water and clouds. Not to mention that you have been looking forward to it for a long time in Chang'an City.

Meng Xiaoyu laughed and talked lightly, then turned around and answered Xue Chongxun's words. He was not unfamiliar, but he could sing.Isn’t the Moon Palace Feather Dance popular recently? I will do it too.

Xue Chongxun walked to the table, gave in to Zhang Shuo, and then sat down. As soon as he sat down, he said: OK, let's sing us a song "Sweethearts Blank" first, I can't wait to listen to it.

Meng Xiaoyu said sweetly: That song is so old.

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: It’s just the old song that tastes good enough.

Then you guys wait, I'll get the things out.

After saying that, Meng Xiaoyu turned around and walked into the warm pavilion. After a while, she took out a pipa, then she lowered her head to sit on the cork chair beside her, and lowered her head to debug the strings.

Xue Chongxun sat upright, looking very clear and listened. Zhang Shuo stopped laughing and sat with a smile when he saw this.

After a while, after a few high and low pipa sounds, Meng Xiaoyu's pure and crisp voice started singing, and she did have a good voice.

The blue feathers are washed away by the vast ocean, how can you stop the reluctance of Taozhou? Love in the green willow camp.People are floating, their shadows are lonely, their books are broken, and their rules are light, and they are in vain to add suffering to their dreams.Desire, feel embarrassed...

Gradually, Xue Chongxun was intoxicated by the sad but beautiful atmosphere of lingering. However, Zhang Shuo still looked unchanged. In his opinion, Meng Xiaoyu looked pretty and had a sweet voice, but she could only be considered ok, which was almost the same as the singing girl in the palace brothel.

But Xue Chongxun prefers this singing girl, so Zhang Shuo naturally won’t say much, and he has no interest in knowing what special about Meng Xiaoyu that makes Xue Chongxun praise her so much.

After the song, Meng Xiaoyu asked what you two want to hear. Xue Chongxun came back from that unique feeling and paused and said: Zhang Xianggong ordered a song.

Zhang Shuo refused: I'm free and easy, I don't have much to do with music.

Meng Xiaoyu really plucked the strings at will, creating a light and graceful tone.

When Xue Chongxun saw the table with crispy snacks, nuts, and a pot of wine, he picked up the wine pot and poured two glasses. Zhang said quickly to pick it up, and Xue Chongxun said: You and I don’t have to be polite.

Zhang Shuo nodded happily.

The Tang Dynasty has been established for a hundred years. The first law of equalizing land has now been in name only, but land annexation is an issue that cannot be avoided after too long in any dynasty...

As soon as Xue Chongxun talked about state affairs, Zhang Shuo coughed softly,... He looked at Meng Xiaoyu, who was playing the pipa next to him quietly.

In this era, the ruler of others and the ruled common people are different. Everyone knows some things in the court, but people outside the circle may not be clear at all.

Zhang said the hint that Xue Chongxun immediately understood, but said disrespectfully: She may not be able to understand, and she will not say it even if she understands it.

After saying that, he turned around and asked: Xiaoyu wouldn’t let anyone say what we said?

Meng Xiaoyu stopped her fingers and said with a smile: Don’t say anything.

Listen, she said it wouldn't be spread, it's okay.Xue Chongxun said calmly.

Zhang Shuo was stunned. Can a singer be believed?However, now that he is in a brothel, Zhang said it is not good to advise too much, and it is not good to say too much.

Xue Chongxun saw Zhang Shu's expression and said quietly: She is more trustworthy than many of her colleagues, so Mr. Zhang doesn't have to mind.

Zhang Shuo had to nodded helplessly: What Xue Lang said was that no matter whether aristocrats or merchants, they would buy land if they had money. If they did not buy land, they would buy land and would be floating money, which would be transformed into water at any time.The richer the more you have, the more you have to manage the land. As time goes by, the land will naturally be gradually merged by some people.Therefore, the population in the world has increased year by year, but the number of households controlled by the Ministry of Revenue is gradually decreasing, and even the soldiers in Zhechong Mansion are often unable to reach full capacity.The next year, Xue Lang and I joined forces to propose the official and healthy method, and then they thought of a way to supplement domestic military equipment.

Xue Chongxun said: So I think the current government military system is no longer in line with the current situation. Zhechong Prefecture recruited military personnel to Chang'an and other places to "sell the market". Because the scarcity of government military personnel is increasing, the time for the government military personnel to go to Chang'an and other places will be extended, which will further intensify the dependence of local large households to flee. The household registration will be further reduced, which will also increase the burden on the people.

The soldiers who were conquered to Zhechong Prefecture were indeed a heavy burden for the people, because the soldiers of the prefecture had to bring their own horses, grains, and clothes. The court only distributed armor, weapons and other things, which was equivalent to a family helping the country to raise a strong labor force that was difficult to bring income.

Zhang Shuo nodded in agreement and pondered: In recent years, the market has been prosperous, the grain transportation is smooth, and the national treasury is becoming increasingly abundant. If you increase revenue and reduce expenditure and persuade extravagant people and pay military salaries to the government soldiers, you can benefit the people and win the hearts of the people in the world...

Xue Chongxun took the opportunity to put out his plan. It would be better to abolish the previous method and use Guan Jian as a standing army, stationed in various governors' offices in China, so that soldiers can be specially garrisoned for the army. If they do not do other things, they will definitely greatly improve the military strength of our Tang Dynasty.

Zhang said that he soon realized something and asked: What kind of soldiers are used to replace the soldiers in Chang'an?

Zhang Shuo's face suddenly changed. He looked back at Meng Xiaoyu again, but saw Xue Chongxun calm and not worried at all.

Xue Chongxun said seriously: The border troops guarding the border gradually formed a hereditary military town, and they have been in the battlefield for many years; on the contrary, the domestic singing and dancing are becoming more and more peaceful, and the training of the government's troops is getting worse and worse.If this continues, the military will definitely create a situation where the outside is more important than the inside, and it will not be a blessing for the country if it is too big.Therefore, it is imperative to expand the official and establish a standing army. If today's wealth is prosperous, coupled with the reform of the Ministry of Revenue's tax laws, we can fully support a group of soldiers who are specifically used for military preparation.The soldiers in Zhechong Mansion do not need to be promoted. They only need to gather together during the slack season every year and go home to farm. They will only be mobilized and recruited when a large-scale war occurs.

Zhang Shuo frowned and did not answer immediately. He understood very well that the intention of improving military strength was not wine, but his direct lineman, Ma Shen Ce Army, was stationed in Chang'an with justification.