Originally, he said that he was going to go to Jixiangyuan to see Mr. Mei, but Zhang Hanqing changed to Guangde Building halfway, without it, because there was Mr. Liu here. This Mr. Liu is not comparable to Mr. Mei, not because of his inferior skills, but because of his nature.

The nature of men.

Coming to this world, Zhang Hanqing has not met the legendary beauty of the Republic of China, which is inevitably a little unsightly. chatting on the road, I suddenly remembered: Mei Lanfang is no matter how moving she is in disguised as a woman, she is still a man in her bones, what does it mean for this big man to look at a big man? Besides, I don't have much interest in Peking Opera. This is purely a personal hobby and has nothing to do with patriotism. Men's favorite should still be beautiful women.

No, when Zhang Hanqing asked half-concealedly: "Uncle Shi, is this Mr. Mei really as vivid as everyone said?" ”

Cai Ye replied: "Of course, Mr. Mei has a deep foundation, both civil and military, beautiful typhoon, and excellent appearance. ”

Zhang Hanqing said with a smile: "Xueliang is talking about Mr. Mei's female appearance. ”

Cai Ye felt a little understood: "Of course, Mr. Mei has a mellow voice and a tactful and charming singing, which is the famous Tsing Yi of the public commentary." ”

Zhang Hanqing felt the need to speak more openly: "Xueliang is asking, is there a more beautiful woman in Beijing than Mr. Mei?" ”

Cai Ye knew that this son was illiterate about Peking Opera, so he guessed: "You mean a female singer, right?" ”

What is a heroine, Zhang Hanqing really doesn't know, but in terms of literal interpretation, it probably seems to be an actress or something, right? Immediately, the chicken pecked at the rice and nodded, "Yes, yes." ”

Cai Ye said disapprehantly: "There are a few female singers, but Mei Lanfang still has to sing Tsing Yi." Peking Opera pays attention to singing skills and movements, but it is not to watch women on stage, it is a civilized opera. ”

In ancient times, the status of women was low, although the drama was not in the stream, and no one could afford the female drama, so until the end of the Qing Dynasty, the women in the drama were still men's work, called Dan, and women who starred in the show or had status were called Zhengdan. In the early years of the Republic of China, the folk customs were greatly opened, and some developed places were convenient for women who liked opera to sing on stage, but most of them were new fashion dramas, and now they are the rhythm of fashion shows. Even so, public opinion is not optimistic. This new fashion drama was a "civilized play" at that time.

Zhang Hanqing was so anxious that he jumped to his feet: "Isn't the civilized drama good?" Do you know how popular models for clothes, shoes, hats and the like are in the future? Do you know that many things that can't be played with beauties in later generations must be mixed with beauties to attract attention, right? Do you know the model car? You know how popular video chat is? He couldn't wait to lie in the general's ear and shout: "I asked if there are beautiful women here?!" ”

Although Cai Ye is a masterpiece of a generation, he cannot escape the shackles of the world. Only Zhang Hanqing, born in a new society, grew up under the red flag, grew up in reform, and has an extremely distinct interest in new things. He still didn't give up: "Xueliang heard several times in Fengtian that there are 'three heroines' in Beijing and Tianjin, and I can't help but yearn for them." Since I can't listen to the drama left and right, Xueliang thinks it's better to watch a woman's drama and play it. ”

Cai Ye looked at him with some scrutiny, making him explain with some humility: "It's purely to see the joy of hunting and open your eyes." ”

General Cai smiled knowingly. Isn't this kid's mind developing a little early? A moment of wisdom like a mountain, a moment of calm like water, of course, from time to time will show a little naughty, is this the passion that this age should have? The boy thinks about it, and the girl is pregnant with spring, but there is nothing to blame. And in this era, there is no shortage of marriages that start at the age of 15, and Zhang Hanqing's family conditions also allow him to spend all his time. As long as you don't rob people's women, men love women can be described as romantic.

The key is that he usually walks around Bada Hutong, but the recuperation in his bones has made him still not wet, which also arouses the suspicion of the spies who follow him. Now there is Zhang Hanqing, a shield, which just gives people the truth. So General Cai recommended a good place based on his recent experience of traveling all over Beijing: "Then let's go to Guangde Building instead." ”

Guangde Building was crowded with people at this time. borrowed a line: "Mr. Liu, the first female singer in the world, sings here, isn't it enough for you to stink?" "People are vying to be proud to see Liu Xikui's appearance. It's not that her plays are better than Mei, Cheng, Shang, and Xun, which are recognized as the four masters of Peking Opera, but that she is a beauty.

Peking Opera developed to the early Republic of China, genre disputes, famous roles, and chaos in the world, but it was the glorious time of this opera. But after a long time, ordinary people seem to be tired of watching and listening to the killing scenes of Peking Opera, but they are eager for the glamorous sound of local opera, so the Ping Opera industry quickly absorbed the singing and plots of many local operas, and also began to introduce Kun Ling, and the "Chongya Women's Class" was established in Beijing.

Liu Xikui was originally beautiful and extremely beautiful, and he was already famous before, and he also became a student of this female class at this time. Liu Xikui, who originally had considerable attainments, was first listed in the "Zhonghe Garden" after a little ** and packaging by the Chongya women's class. Unexpectedly, it became a hit, almost overwhelming Mei Lanfang and Cheng Yanqiu, and even approached Shang Xiaoyun and Xun Huisheng. The general audience saw Liu Xikui on the stage colorful, charming and pretty, and his eyes were bright, and then they were fascinated, intoxicated by her smile, raised her hands and feet, and it didn't take long for him to become the famous Kun Lian of "the first red in Liyuan", and even Tan Xinpei, the king of the Ling world, said: "The man has Mei Lanfang, the woman has Liu Xikui, I will rest!" ”

Liu Xikui's figure is small and delicate, her eyebrows are picturesque, her temperament is especially elegant and beautiful, she is dressed up very beautifully, and all the beauties who play with her are carefully selected and escaped. has a tactful and coquettish cry, and her singing voice is mellow, and compared with the Kun Ling who she plays with, they have all become vulgar fans. The high-ranking officials and nobles who were fascinated by her, including gentry and celebrities, down to peddlers and pawns, really caused a sensation in the Nine Cities and turned everyone upside down.

The most admirable thing is her backbone.

When he first entered Beijing, Yuan Shikai invited the church to sing again and again, but he was pushed; Yuan Shikai wanted her to play cards with the guest, but she also sternly refused. Yuan Ergongzi pestered her in every way, and she scoffed; Yuan Sangongzi threatened: "I won't get married, I'll wait for Liu Xikui, and I won't get married until Liu Xikui gets married." She ignored it. In such a complex environment, she held on to her self-esteem and remained pure. She made public her principles of doing things: she did not pay homage to any big officials, did not pour records, did not follow the image of a pretend, did not follow the image of a casual dress, and did not make commercials. Her maverick, self-respecting and self-reliant personality is respected by people in the pear orchard industry, and is even more loved by the old artists of the pear orchard.

It was Zhang Hanqing, who saw Liu Xikui for the first time, and was also fascinated.