Volume 1 The Yellow Turban Rebellion Chapter 39 The Banquet (3)
Seeing Guo Bin holding an apple and munching on it without any image, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao couldn't help but stroke their foreheads, and there was nothing they could do about his roughness.
Yuan Shu, on the other hand, cast a gaze mixed with disdain, fear, and provocation, as if he looked at the five-bar squad cadre with great contempt.
When he was about to take a seat, Guo Bin noticed that there were about sixty or seventy small tables along the edge of the pool, all of which were double seats, and it seemed that there were 100 people who came to the banquet today. Suddenly, Guo Bin was shocked by the grandeur of the dinner, and also had a new understanding of the luxurious and debauched life of the upper-class rulers in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. In this era, with such a big pomp, I am afraid it will meet the standard of a state banquet.
Although the main purpose of the banquet was to celebrate the prince Liu Bian's study in the East Palace, it was not easy to come clearly after all, so he found an excuse to drink and admire the moon when the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching.
In addition, Guo Bin, the just-released Yangfu Longting Marquis and Yangzhai County Order, is really nothing in the capital territory, so he was not arranged too far forward. Instead, the two tables were put together, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were on the left and right, and the other was Wei Zhongdao, accompanied by these three rising stars with valuable identities and deep backgrounds, which could be regarded as giving Guo Bin, a meritorious person, a great face.
Fortunately, he didn't sit opposite Yuan Shu, otherwise the meal would have been boring.
When the maids sent a plate of delicacies and delicacies, Guo Bin was only dumbfounded: he could not have imagined that the aristocratic life in the late Eastern Han Dynasty was so corrupt and extravagant. There are large basins of ice on both sides of each small table, so that the heat of the summer decreases sharply; In addition, roast venison, smoked pork and other meats are served on exquisite wooden lacquer plates; The wine is the blood of heroes, and it is filled with exquisite wooden cups, which were made by the officials of Shu County and Guanghan County, and one is ten times more expensive than the copper cup; Even the maidservants standing behind him were dressed in brocade.
Seeing Guo Bin looking stupid as a hillbilly entering the city, Yuan Shu looked down on him even more in his heart.
Looking around, Guo Bin unexpectedly found Wang Yue in a white Confucian suit and a chic bag in the opposite seat. Wang Yue obviously saw him too, raised his glass to greet him, and Guo Bin also raised his glass in response.
Cao Cao followed Guo Bin's gaze, and also saw Wang Yue, and said to Guo Bin quietly: "This is Jiaozhou Shixie's apprentice?" ”
Guo Bin nodded and said, "Not bad." ”
When Guo Bin first arrived in Luoyang, he sneaked to Xu Feng's mansion to find Dong Feng's whereabouts, which coincided with Xu Feng's banquet, and the guests were Ma Yuanyi and Wang Yue, the high-level officials of Taiping Road. At that time, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao wanted to assassinate Xu Feng, but they were suppressed by Wang Yue's long sword, and finally gave up halfway, because Cao Cao recognized him as soon as he saw Wang Yue at this time. It's just that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were masked with black scarves at that time, so Wang Yue didn't know each other about the two of them.
The banquet was carried out in a warm atmosphere, and Cai Yong's daughter Cai Yan became the object of everyone's pursuit during the banquet.
I can also understand it: Cai Yong's "Xiping Stone Scripture" engraved by the holy decree is now regarded as a guideline by students all over the world, and he is now faintly becoming the leader of Shilin with the hope of people at home. And Cai Yan is her daughter-in-law and has a special identity. At the same time, she has been erudite and literate since childhood, proficient in music and rhythm, and the world calls her a strange woman.
Cai Yan's elegant, noble, independent but demure temperament, coupled with a stunning beauty that is difficult for mortals to reach, makes her have a special aura around her that makes people who see her unconsciously ashamed of themselves.
Therefore, the men in the audience secretly straightened their waists, while the women secretly trimmed their makeup.
After a dance performed by eighteen beautiful women, Cao Cao got up and raised his glass to Cai Yong and said: "I have heard for a long time that Ling Yan has been smart since childhood, not only erudite and literate, but also good at music and rhythm. ”
Guo Bin glanced at Cao Cao and did not speak. Just by looking at the expressions and reactions of everyone in the venue, it can be clear that this request is in line with the wishes of the more than 100 guests present.
Seeing Cai Yan nodding, Cai Yong said: "Since it was invited by Meng De, please borrow Uncle Suqin to use it." ”
He Jin happily agreed, and someone moved over to the table, placed it on the side of the seat, and said to Cai Yong: "Although this piano is not as wonderful as the Bo Jiaowei piano, it is also a rare good piano, so I asked Zhao Ji to take it as a song for everyone." ”
Cai Yan's character Zhaoji, in history, in order to avoid the Jin Emperor Wen Emperor Sima Zhao's secret, changed the word Wenji.
Although he was under the attention of more than 100 people at the scene, Cai Yan was not nervous at all.
Gracefully adjusted, and then her fingertips ran over the strings, and melodious notes jumped out from between her jade fingers.
The song Guo Bin happened to hear, it is "Mountains and Flowing Water", which tells the story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi meeting their soulmates by playing the piano.
The melody is constantly jumping and changing the pitch in a wide vocal range, and the faint finger shift and the real tone are alternated, and the melody is hidden and appearing. I still see the top of the high mountain, the clouds and mist are shrouded and uncertain. Even Guo Bin, a musical idiot who doesn't understand the rhythm, is intoxicated, not to mention the other late Han aristocrats who are immersed in classical culture all day long.
Suddenly, the music became clear and lively. Murmuring, like a cold spring in a secluded stream; It is clear and cold, like a trickle of pine roots. Listen quietly, and a feeling of pleasure arises spontaneously. Its rhyme is melodious, like flowing water.
Just as the sound of the piano was cheerful and smooth, a white shadow flew into the center like a big bird, and the long sword was unsheathed, and it danced to the music.
When Guo Bin looked at it, it turned out to be Wang Yue!
I saw that his sword walked with his heart, his body was vigorous, and his sword was flying. With the ups and downs of the sound of the piano, there was also a clanging bird song on the bird's song. What is rare is that the sound of the sword can be correspondingly compatible with the sound of the piano, and the sound of the piano is more agile and chic. I think Wang Yue used the technique of trembling the sword in the wind and thunder sword technique, which made the sword tremble itself, thus giving birth to the sound of birds.
The sound of chirping birds should be accompanied by the sound of rushing water, which actually gave a new life to the song "Mountains and Flowing Water", and it was much more vivid and interesting in an instant.
Even Guo Bin secretly praised Wang Yue's hand, which is really clever and beautiful.
It's just that if you want to make this beautiful hand, it's not so easy. First of all, there must be a sword capable of making a crisp bird's song, for it is absolutely impossible to hold a clumsy horse; Secondly, there must be superb martial arts, Wang Yue's hand not only has the wind and thunder swordsmanship to shake the sword, but also makes the supreme light skills passed down by the master, otherwise if it is just a good voice, but the dance posture is clumsy and sloppy, wouldn't it be extremely embarrassing? Finally, and most importantly, it is necessary to have a high level of cultural literacy, and have good musical attainments and comprehension.
These three are indispensable, Guo Bin traveled to the Eastern Han Dynasty and met many outstanding people, as far as he knows, I am afraid that only Wang Yue can do this.
At the end of the song, Cai Yan nodded to Wang Yue and returned to the seat, while Wang Yue put away his long sword in a chic manner, and as soon as he bowed his hand to everyone in the field, he wanted to return to the seat.
At this time, I only heard He Jin say: "The strong man stays!" ”
Wang Yue was happy in his heart, but his face was silent, he stopped at the moment, saluted He Jin, and said: "Boy Jiaozhou Wang Yue, hearing the beautiful sound of Miss Cai's piano, he took the liberty to dance, and I ask Uncle Guo to forgive me for the rudeness." ”
Seeing that he behaved modestly and politely, He Jin was even more overjoyed, and said: "Jiaozhou Shiweiyan taught a good apprentice, haha, good, good, good!" "Say three good words in a row.
Wang Yue had no choice but to say goodbye, and retreated to the table with humility.
Guo Bin knew that Wang Yue was going to catch He Jin's line. In addition, Cai Yan's beautiful eyes are shining, I'm afraid it's a little interesting to him.
At this time, Yuan Shao looked at Guo Bin and said in a low voice: "This person seems to be the master of the sword in Xu Feng's mansion that day. ”
Guo Bin nodded and did not speak. He heard jealousy from Yuan Shao's words.
At this time, Cao Cao got up and said: "Miss Cai's piano sound is really intoxicating, and Wang Yueshaoxia's sword dance is also impressive. The words were generous and open-minded, as if Wang Yue had stolen the limelight at all.
At this time, he heard Yuan Shu say in a strange manner: "Miss Cai's piano sound is beautiful and moving, but this sword dance is difficult to compliment. ”
Seeing that everyone present looked at him, and there was no lack of encouraging and appreciative eyes, Yuan Shu was very proud, and continued: "The sword was originally born to kill the enemy, and it seems to have the name of a gentleman who insults the soldiers. ”
There is nothing wrong with this sentence, but it is obviously to suppress Wang Yue. The king of Fangcai was out of the limelight, and he won the nod of the beauty and the praise of the uncle of the country, which made everyone feel uncomfortable. Therefore, seeing that Yuan Shu refuted Wang Yue's face, everyone's hearts were balanced a lot, but it also made people feel that Yuan Shu's cultivation was insufficient, and his mind was slightly narrow.
Yuan Shu saw that everyone was looking at him, and he was immediately complacent, proud, and consciously looked forward to life. At the moment, his mind was hot, and he continued: "I have heard for a long time that Yingchuan Guo Qianyang's martial arts are outstanding, and Yuan didn't feel that his hands were itchy, so he took advantage of Yaxing, who was admiring the moon today, to ask for a few tricks?" ”
Hearing this, He Jin, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Xun Yu were all shocked, Guo Bin was unwell, they knew it, but everyone here didn't know! Now that Yuan Shu is challenging Guo Bin in public, he must have made a special trip to save Guo Bin's face, and he must take advantage of his physical discomfort to give him a disgraced face.
Yuan Shao immediately stood up and shouted, "Second brother! ”
Yuan Shu saw that Brother Nai was coming out for Guo Bin, and he was furious in his heart, and said, "What? Big brother, is this going to help outsiders? ”
Yuan Shao was suddenly choked and speechless.
Wei Zhongdao, who was sitting at Cao Cao's seat, got up and said, "Brother Qianyang is not feeling well today, why should Brother Highway be so aggressive." ”
Yuan Shu said: "Then please ask Brother Zhongdao to draw the next line." ”
He Jin regretted that he had included Yuan Shu in the invitation list at this time. Originally, it was to solve the misunderstanding between Yuan Shu and Guo Bin, but he didn't think that Yuan Shu would see who bites who like a mad dog, and at this time, he didn't even pay attention to Hedong Wei's family.
Seeing that Cao Cao was still about to speak, Guo Bin pulled him, got up and said to Yuan Shu: "In this case, I will have two moves with Brother Highway, and I still ask Brother Highway's subordinates to be merciful." ”
Guo Bin's words also stopped He Jinsheng, who wanted to get up to stop him.
Waving his hand, signaling that he was okay, and blocking Guan Yu, who was sitting in the back seat and wanted to fight for him, Guo Bin stood up and threw off the robe he was wearing casually, revealing a cyan warrior suit, his long and well-proportioned figure was full of a sense of strength, which formed a huge difference in momentum with Yuan Shu's protruding chest and belly.
At this time, Guo Bin is about to be sixteen years old, unlike when he first arrived in Guidi half a year ago, he is now more than 1.8 meters tall, half a head taller than Yuan Shu. For half a year, he has been exercising every day, which has made his body a lot thicker, and at this time, he has the demeanor of a beautiful young man, and he can only see the hearts of the ladies present.
Yuan Shu was secretly happy in his heart: "Yesterday, my subordinates reported that Guo Bin was seriously injured and returned home, how can he fight vigorously today?" Now that I'm barely fighting, how can I be my opponent? Seeing that I broke one of his dog's legs, I got out of the evil breath that had been held in my chest for a long time. Let everyone in Beijing see my Yuan Highway's means. ”