This new way of performing has attracted these Yangzhou people who have never seen a sketch from the beginning.

It can be said that sketches are the most life-like and closest to people's lives, and they have a great sense of substitution.

And these performing literary and artistic soldiers, who were selected from 20,000 or 30,000 women with literary and artistic talents, were also very quick to accept this new way of performing. Rehearsed in the cabin, and after an emergency rehearsal in the barracks, the effect of the performance at this time is really okay.

Of course, the most important thing is that there are no classic sketches to compare.

At this time, the people of Yangzhou watched them perform, and the rich families didn't care, and the fluctuation of salt prices had no effect on them at all. For ordinary people, they empathize with it, and they immediately integrate into the emotions that this sketch wants to express.

The family broke the copper plate, and I can't wait to break a copper plate in half to use, for the use of salt, it is also saved and saved, the kind of poor people are careful to calculate, and when the plot of life is not easy, even some big men have red eyes.

Life is really not easy!

Subsequently, when the plot was further advanced, the imperial court realized the salt drying law, and the salt was supplied in large quantities, inevitably, the price of salt plummeted, and the surprise of the people at the price of salt was expressed, and the eyes of ordinary Yangzhou people lit up again.

For them, life is as simple as that. When the price of salt fell by two-thirds, and there was no longer a need for the so-called coarse tea and light rice, everyone was smiling and full of expectations for the upcoming life.

At the end of the sketch, the ordinary people applauded the loudest. A simple truth was intuitively transmitted to them: that is, the new salt policy to be implemented by the imperial court is a very good good governance.

Subsequently, the literary and artistic soldiers sang "Defending the Yellow River", "Three Disciplines and Seven Attentions", "Unity is Strength" and other newly composed songs composed by Xingguo Gong.

The sonorous and powerful singing voice changed the softness of the music at this time in the late Ming Dynasty, and it was also very refreshing.

The popular lyrics and simple tunes are so catchy and infectious.

No, the male soldiers who maintained order first unconsciously sang along.

When they sang "Defend their hometown, defend the Ming Dynasty", their voices were even higher, full of pride.

Because the lyrics are too short, they are usually repeated twice.

Among the onlookers, there were many people, and when they listened to it for the second time, they could hum along in several places.

Unconsciously, this performance, what to express, has already sneaked into the hearts of Yangzhou people.

The performance time was not long, it ended in less than an hour, when the literary and artistic soldiers lined up to salute, and then left in a neat queue, most of the people of Yangzhou responded with warm applause.

Looking at the backs of literary and artistic soldiers, their feelings are different depending on the class.

For ordinary people, they are pleasantly surprised by the upcoming big price reduction of salt prices; Those who read the notice before and misinterpreted the notice are naturally bullshit.

For most women, they were surprised that the original literary and artistic soldiers were like this, not to mention the heroic posture, and the treatment was so good, which really made them very envious. If you can live such a life, maybe it is countless times better than being bored at home all day, right?

The warblers and Yanyan in those Fengyue places, what they are most concerned about are seeing new expressions this time, that is, sketches and songs, which they have never seen before. Based on professional sensitivity, they feel that this will definitely become popular in the future. In this case, they should be the leader.

After the end of the show, there were even many people who left humming a few words of the tune they had just heard.

Needless to say, this performance of the literary and artistic soldiers caused a great sensation in Yangzhou City. The intuitive consequence of this is that public opinion in Yangzhou is no longer just a literati.

Originally, I was very worried and disgusted about the army's entry into the city and Jinyiwei's wanton arrest, but it was also greatly reversed.

When the plainclothes of the Jinyi guards scattered in the city reported this situation back to the barracks, the happiest was the princess of Kunxing, Zhu Yujiao, who smiled so much that her eyes narrowed, and she felt that she had done a very meaningful thing, as if the men had won a big victory.

Of course, Zhang Mingwei was also happy, not only did this practice work well, but the silver that those salt merchants escorted to the barracks also exceeded his estimates. This time, the military expenses for Zhang Xianzhong and the fifth battalion of Gezuo, the placement of prisoners, and the silver for the reorganization of the southern army can basically be satisfied.

As long as you have money, fighting thieves is half the battle.

However, Zhang Mingwei did not plan to leave immediately, the first is that the army has been stationed in Yangzhou for too short a time, and it will take a few more days to deter lawlessness, so give Zhang Huangyan more time.

The second is that he does not know much about the military situation in Jiangnan, and he is currently learning about it.

The third is that he wants to send Jinyi Wei secret agents in advance to go to the state capital where he is going first. In addition to listening to the situation and thinking that it is the eyes and ears of the army, it is also necessary to contact the internal contact sent to the south in the early stage and blend into the rogue army as the remnant of Luo Rucai, perhaps the situation in the rogue army.

In other words, Zhang Mingwei attaches great importance to the principle that the army has not been carried out and intelligence comes first.

Therefore, Zhang Mingwei's army continued to stay outside Yangzhou City, and the literary and artistic soldiers also continued to perform in Yangzhou City. The people of Yangzhou who did not arrive at the scene on the first day flocked to the scene after the news came out, and in the end, it was even more necessary to limit the flow of each session.

Zhang Mingwei also planned to wait until the last few days, he would perform outside the barracks, and when the time came, let the army and the people of Yangzhou watch it together, so as to eliminate the bad impression left by the imperial court officials and soldiers on the people.

………………

Almost at the same time, far away from Luzhou Mansion, it almost became the world of thieves.

Headed by Zhang Xianzhong, the eight kings, the five battalions of Gezuo are also there, and the entire state capital around Luzhou Mansion has been shot down by thieves.

If you just look at the area of Luzhou Mansion, it can basically be said that it seems that the dynasty has changed.

The streets and alleys are full of thieves, and they all look excited, and what they talk to each other is, of course, the latest big news.

"You know, all the rebels are going to join forces again today!"

"I've also heard that King Chuang has sent people over."

"It's no longer King Chuang, it's called Fengtian to propose the general of civil and military affairs!"

"That's not good, this name is all over our eight kings, and our eight kings must also change their names!"

“……”

Of course, there are also some elements of discord in such discussions.

"Have you heard of it, then Li Zicheng is on fire and Cao Cao and Luo Rucai!"

"But no, I'm Cao Cao's subordinate, Kaifeng fought a battle, originally fought well, but that Li Zicheng killed our Cao Cao, so that the official army took advantage of it and lost the battle, fortunately I escaped quickly, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see me!"

"Li Zicheng really had to kill Cao Cao?"

"That's not it, enter the camp with a smile, our Cao Cao is really a good brother, and as a result, he directly cut it down like this, and put Cao Cao's head on the belt of his trousers."

"Didn't Cao Cao save this Li Zicheng before, he can also do it!"

"Then what's not to do, ruthless! If you want me to say, this time Li Zicheng's people came over, and they must not have been kind! Be sure to remind the Eight Kings to be careful! ”

“……”

In addition to this kind of discussion, there are also some topics in the corner that they dare not talk about openly, and these are mostly familiar people, who are whispering.

"You fled from the north, are the court officials really so powerful?"

"Yes, I heard that the imperial court still treats us preferentially, if we are recruited, it is said to be very good?"

"It should be, Xiao Yuanying was recruited, and he was under the command of Xingguo Gong."

"I don't know anything else, let me tell you, when the two armies faced each other, it happened that the imperial court had a mansion to report, saying that the imperial court had newly established the "Regulations on the Pension and Preferential Treatment of Ming Military Personnel", and it was also written into the "Daming Law". I also heard that the imperial court has issued a strict decree that there shall be no deduction in the military salary of the Ming soldiers. If there is such a thing as a buckle, you can go to the Jinyi Guard Yamen to complain! ”

"No, is there really such a good thing? It sounds impossible! ”

"What's impossible about that? You haven't heard of it, I guess you were stuck by the people above. This kind of news in the newspaper must have been distributed to the yamen in various places. It's certainly impossible to lie! ”

"Let me tell you, there were many brothers who surrendered directly when they charged the imperial court. Not to mention, it is said that it has been well settled. ”

"What, there is such a thing? Impossible! ”

"What's impossible? If you think about it, they go directly to fight the elite court officials and soldiers, these people must be a dead word. You say, who wants to die? If you flee back, there will be a team of warlords behind you, and you will surrender directly in front of the battle, but there is a chance of surviving, how good? ”

“……”

When the people below were discussing in various ways, the leaders of the thieves from all walks of life also gathered in the yamen hall of the prefect of Luzhou Prefecture, and now the eight kings.

I saw the one on the throne, his face was sallow, and he looked as if he was sick, but his spirit was very good. This person is Zhang Xianzhong, who is known as the Yellow Tiger and calls himself the Eight Kings.

Below him, to the left and right, were rows of high-backed chairs, where the leaders of the thieves sat and whispered to each other. The whole lobby is like a vegetable market, with a "buzzing" sound.

Suddenly, Zhang Xianzhong slapped the case and said angrily: "What's the matter, what about Li Zicheng's people?" What do you mean you haven't come yet? ”

The relationship between Zuojin Wang He Jin and Li Zicheng is the most good, and when he heard that Zhang Xianzhong was angry, he hurriedly explained: "The eight kings are angry, then Song Xiance came over to ask for time, it should be there soon!" ”