It's autumn, but the heat of the summer has not diminished at all, and the heaven and earth seem to have become a big steamer, and the heat envelops the entire Biyong Pavilion.

The music hall specializing in teaching music lessons is in the southwest corner of the Mingtang Palace, and the shape is the same as the main hall of the Mingtang Palace, but the area is smaller. Like the main hall of Mingtang Palace, the music hall is also ventilated on all sides, but at this moment there is no wind at all, and the light gauze curtains used to block the sun on all sides are hanging heavily in place, as if they have been drained by the summer heat. Only the cicadas outside seemed to be unaffected by the summer heat, and were still making noise hard.

Dr. Gui looked around at the first and second year students around him, and saw that everyone was listless.

In the past few months, the first-year students have completed the six small dances of "帗", "Yu", "Huang", "Xuan", "Gan" and "Ren".

Shi Gui coughed, wanting to lift the spirits of the students, and then said, "Gentlemen, before the drill, let's review the knowledge we have learned before. ”

"What is Lede?" Shi Gui asked, "Ji Man, please answer." ”

Ji Man said: "Neutrality, harmony, only, yong, filial piety, and friendship." This is Lede. ”

"What is Le Yu?" Shi Gui asked again: "Uncle will answer you." ”

"Dao...... Chant...... ...... said, "The general didn't expect to be asked, and after thinking about it for a while, he still couldn't say it completely, and finally said in embarrassment: "The student can't remember ......."

Shi Gui looked at the general and said, "Son, you can answer." ”

Xizi said: "Supporting things for 'Xing', bluntly saying things for 'Tao', sneering at micro-words for 'sarcasm', taking syllables for 'recitation', starting for 'words', and replying for 'language'." This is a happy language. ”

"What are the six musics and what are they used for? Zhong Qi, you will answer. ”

There was a burst of snickering from the crowd, Shi Gui raised his eyes and glanced around, and the laughter disappeared.

Zhong Qi said: "The Great Scroll of Cloud Gate is used to worship the gods; "Da Xian" is used to worship the god of the earth; "Da Shao" is used to sacrifice the four hopes; "Great Xia" is used to worship mountains and rivers; "Da Hui" is used to worship Jiang Yan, the ancestor of the Great Zhou Dynasty......" Speaking of this, Zhong Qi saw Zishen sitting opposite him pursed his lips disdainfully, and continued: ""Dawu" is used to worship the ancestors and sages of the Great Zhou. ”

Shi Gui nodded and said to everyone: "Gentlemen, back then, Zhou Gong wrote "Dawu", not only to show the merits of King Wu, but also to calm the hearts of the people in the world. In the joy of "Dawu", there is a reason for happiness, please cheer up and feel it with me. ”

After finishing speaking, Shi Gui nodded to Zhong Qi and signaled that he could start.

Zhong Qi got up, walked to the position of the drum master, and struck the drum at the beginning of the drill. The second-year students stood up one after another and came to the position of the musicians and dancers, and the first-year students gathered to one side to leave an open space in the center for the dancers to dance.

The weather was hot, and after this action, small beads of sweat appeared on the foreheads of the students. Ji Bohu, a tall man, was chosen to play the role of King Wu to show off his prowess, and he stood on the north side of the hall with more than twenty other dancers, waiting to enter with the music.

The general sat listlessly in front of the Ser, ready to drum. He just wanted to end the course quickly and go back to take a cool shower.

Seeing that everyone was already in place, Shi Gui dragged out his voice and said, "Get up—play!" ”

A dense drum sounded, and this drum beat was very long, as a sign of warning. Then the bell, chime, qin, se, flute, sheng and other musical instruments are played together. Shi Gui frowned when he heard this, this solemn martial music was played weakly, and Shi Gui didn't speak, just stared at the people playing the instrument with sharp eyes.

In the first paragraph, Wang Di Ji sang the poem "Wu" in a slow and long rhythm:

"King Yu Huangwu! No competition.

King Yunwen Wen, after Kekai.

The heir was accepted by the martial arts, and the victory was to contain Liu, and the elders were determined. ”

With the singing, the dancers entered the arena from the north with painted shields and jade weapons, and everyone should stand majestically to show the majesty of the Great Zhou army, but the hot weather made the dancers unable to cheer up, and they stood there one by one looking loose.

Shi Guizheng was about to attack, but he heard the sonorous sound of the drum, Zhong Qi concentrated on beating the drum without distraction, and under the influence of the drum, the sound of other musical instruments gradually improved. Under the influence of music, the dancers also have strength.

In the second paragraph, the prince of Qi Guo is not ugly and sings the poem "Drink" loudly:

"Yu Shuo Wang Shi, obey the time of obscurity.

Shi Chunxi, is to use Daisuke.

I am the dragon and the king of the king.

Carrying heirs, Seville Justice. ”

The dance team is divided into two rows, and the dancers are armed with weapons and perform fierce stabbing movements, advancing as they stab. The martial king played by Ji Bohu holds a shield and stands still. The dancers who play the role of Taigongwang dance hand in hand, opening and closing. This is the scene of the Battle of Makino, showing the command of King Wu, the exhaustion of Taigongwang, and the heroic battle of the warriors of the Zhou army. The rhythm of this piece of music is tight, the melody is solemn, the dancers are tense and intense, and the musicians and dancers are already in the groove.

In the third paragraph, Ji Bohu sang the poem "Seed" in the tone of the martial king:

"King Wen is diligent, and I deserve it.

When I think about it, I seek determination.

The fate of the week, Yu Yisi. ”

The dancers marched in separate columns and followed King Wu to the south, showing that the battle was won, and King Wu patrolled south. The tune is peaceful, and there is no more intention to kill.

In the fourth paragraph, Ji Huai, the prince of the Kingdom of Qiu, sang the poem "General":

"In the emperor's time, the mountains of Zhiqi.

Qiaoyue Mountain, Yunyu River.

Under the sky, the right time.

The life of the week. ”

The dancers put down their weapons, and several dancers bent down and let the warrior king climb the stairs to show that the warrior king had ascended the mountain. The rest of the dancers scattered around, kneeling or lying down, looking at the high warrior king, to show the world's submission. This piece of music is full of joy and joy.

In the fifth paragraph, Ji Sheng, the prince of Mao, sang the poem "Shi Mai":

"When Mai Qibang, Haotian is his son, and there is a week on the right order.

Bo Yan is shocked, and it is shocked.

Huairou Baishen, and He Qiaoyue, Queen Yun Wangwei.

Ming Zhao has a week, and the formula order is in place.

Carry the war, carry the bow and arrow.

I ask for virtue, wanton in the summer, and allow the king to protect it. ”

The dancers are divided into two rows, changing into various complex formations, and finally kneeling on the left and right sides. This is the merit of showing the division of Zhou Gong and Zhao Gong and assisting King Wu in governing the world. At this time, the world is under great rule, and the country is peaceful and peaceful.

In the sixth paragraph, it is still Wang Di Ji Yi who sings the poem "Huan":

"Sui Wanbang, Lou Fengnian.

Destiny of Heaven, Huan Huan Wu King.

Keep the Turks, so in the Quartet, to restrain the Turks.

Yu Zhao is in the sky, and the emperor is in between. ”

The dancers reassemble and return to their original positions, lined up in a neat line to show respect for the Son of Heaven. This is the end of the whole fun.

After the rehearsal of the song "Dawu", the air was full of solemnity and solemnity, and even the cicadas outside seemed to be affected by this artistic conception, and there was no sound. Everyone was in high spirits, and the lazy meaning was swept away. At this time, someone realized that it was getting dark outside.

Shi Gui looked around at the crowd again, and said calmly: "Gentlemen—this is the power of music. ”

After the class, the teacher asked the second-year students to leave first, leaving the first-year students to return to the maintenance of the instruments used in the class. Shi Gui stood up and walked back and forth between the students on his hunched back, providing guidance to them.

Zhong Qi walked behind, and when he saw that the people were almost gone, he walked in front of Shi Gui and saluted, "Sir, do you have time at this time?" Students have something to ask for. ”

Seeing that it was Zhong Qi, Shi Gui nodded, and took Zhong Qi back to his seat and sat down.

Zhong Qi sat down facing the teacher and asked, "Recently, the students have been previewing the scores of the six music, and they have found that from "Cloud Gate" and "Dajuan", to "Da Xian", "Da Shao", "Da Xia", and "Da Hui", so that "Dawu", the more in the front, the fewer instruments used, the simpler the music, the more in the back, the more numerous the instruments used, and the more complex the music. Why is it that since we entered the Biyong Pavilion to study music lessons, we have studied "Dawu" in one year, "Da Hui" in two years, "Da Xia" in three years, "Da Shao" and "Da Xian" in four years, and the simplest "Cloud Gate" and "Dajuan" in the fifth year? Shouldn't you start with the simplest and learn the more complex ones when you've mastered the art? Why do we start with the most complex and end with the simplest? ”

Shi Gui smiled with satisfaction and said, "You can ask such a question, which shows that you are seriously previewing." Let me ask you first, when did the six music come to be? ”

Zhong Qi said: ""Cloud Gate" and "Dajuan" were written in the Yellow Emperor, "Da Xian" was written in Tang Yao, "Da Shao" was written in Yu Shun, "Da Xia" was written in Xia Yu, "Da Hui" was made in Shang Tang, and "Dawu" was made by King Wu and ordered Zhou Gong to do it. ”

Shi Guidao: "The "Cloud Gate Scroll" was the earliest, in ancient times, the music was simple, and the musical instruments were scarce. With the continuous development of thousands of years, the number of musical instruments has gradually increased, the music theory has gradually matured, the musical skills have gradually improved, and the music has gradually become more complex. However, the music, musical instruments, musical techniques, and even music and dance are only the last sections. The root of music lies in Lede. ”

"The elephant is invisible, and the sound is loud. To use simple instruments and pieces to play the music in ancient songs, this is not something that can be done at the level of 'technique', but requires musicians to have mature experience and musicality. Therefore, although the instruments and pieces are the most complex, they are the easiest for you to master from the perspective of 'technique'. As you get older, become more proficient, more experienced, more mentally mature, and have a better sense of musicality, you can learn other earlier pieces. - Do you understand? ”

"Thank you, sir, for your advice." Zhong Qi bowed down and said, "The student understands. ”

Shi Gui nodded and asked, "How is your sacrificial dance practice?" ”

Zhong Qi said: "Thanks to the help of my husband, I can have a place where I can practice alone, although the current practice is still not good, but it has improved compared to before." ”

Shi Gui said: "The sacrificial dances of your Tao Kingdom and Qin Kingdom have been inherited from the time of the Yellow Emperor to the present, which is very rare. I read the drum sheet you wrote to me, and it was a peaceful and generous music, and I can imagine how wonderful your sacrificial dance is. It is only limited to the rules of your people, and no stranger is allowed to see it during the sacrifice. Alas, not being able to see this dance is really a shame in my life. After saying that, his face was full of melancholy.

Zhong Qi said: "Next year will be the year of the great festival of our clan, when the students will inherit the duty of sacrifice and beat drums and dance the sacrificial dance at the festival. If you want to see it, you can come to Tao Country, and I pleaded with my father, with Mr.'s qualifications and status, he should be exempt from the restrictions and can go to the scene to watch the dance. ”

Shi Gui smiled: "Forget it, my old bones can't withstand such a long journey." He said: "Moreover, the sacrificial dances of your Tao Kingdom and Qin Kingdom are used to sacrifice to the gods, which is not as simple as you think." How can the rule of your two tribes, which has been passed down for thousands of years, be broken by me? What qualifications, what status...... At the end of the day, I'm just an old man obsessed with music. ”

By this time, the year-olds had finished putting their instruments together and were leaving. Just as the son was passing by, Shigui stopped her and asked her to sit opposite him.

"I just happened to talk to Zhong Qi about the sacrificial dance of your two countries." Shi Gui said to Xizi: "Xizi, you have finished learning the Six Little Dances, in the future study, if you need a place to practice your national festival dance alone, you can come to me, and I will help you arrange a place to practice." ”

Xizi leaned down and said, "Thank you, sir." ”

"Don't thank me. I said the same thing to Zhong Qi a year ago. The teacher returned: "I am also the priest of the imperial court, and I know that your sacrificial dance is the sacrifice of the country. I also hope that the two of you will practice diligently and do not live up to the heavy responsibility of the sacrifice of the Son of Heaven. ”

Zhong Qi and Xizi said in unison: "Yes." ”

Shi Gui said: "I don't know something. In today's class, when I asked Zhongqi to answer the question again, why did anyone laugh? ”

Zhong Qi peeked at his son and said, "This ...... Students don't know ......"

Shi Gui shook his head: "You young people, ......" Then Zhengse looked at the two of them and asked, "I heard that the sacrifices of your two countries have always been sacrificed by husband and wife. The two of you have had a marriage covenant since childhood, is that so? ”

Zhong Qi's face turned red, and he said in his heart that even an old gentleman like Shigui came to inquire about this, and he could only honestly say: "Yes."

"As far as I know, your two countries are world friends. However, in my opinion, Zhong Qi and Xizi don't seem to know each other well. Why is that? ”

Zhong Qi and Xizi lowered their heads and did not speak.

Seeing this, Shi Gui smiled slightly, and said: "It is not uncommon for our Zhou people and families to enter into marriage contracts for their children with each other, even if they are students in this Biyong Pavilion, there are not a few who have marriage contracts on their bodies. The difference between the two of you and others is that the husband and wife study together, and you are the only couple in the Biyong Pavilion. ”

Shi Gui stroked his beard under his chin and said, "Those other students, those ridicule, ridicule, and ridicule of you, not because of this marriage contract, but because you are different from them. In fact, they are not necessarily malicious, there may be young people who are incomprehensible, exploring or even longing for marriage, but they express it in the wrong way. It seems to me that some people are just jealous – that's for sure. ”

"The two of you will be sacrificed to the Son of Heaven in the future, and you should be clear about your body and mind, and you don't have to pay attention to what others are saying to you, and don't let others affect your state of mind. It is not a shameful thing to have a marriage contract, and there is no need to be taboo, let alone estrangement between each other. Who does not start his marriage from the covenant? Even I, an old man, married a woman who had been married but had never seen her, and it seemed to me a blessing that the two of you would have the opportunity to study together before the wedding ceremony. ”

Hearing that Mr. was also married by a marriage contract, Zhong Qi became curious and asked, "Sir, you and Mrs. have not met each other before the salute?" But...... Will this be a happy life after marriage? ”

Shi Gui smiled and said, "The way of marriage is actually the same as this music. Good music does not have to have big ups and downs, integrity and elegance, and it is true. The relationship between husband and wife is like the piano and the seer, the sound of the piano is zhengzheng, the sound of the piano is congcong, the sound of the qin is harmonious, and the harmony is upright. ”

"Now you are still young, and when you get older and experience more things, you will find that on this long road of life, the only people who can support each other are each other. I don't expect you to understand all of what I'm saying today, because there are some truths that you don't understand at your age. I only hope that one day, when you reach an understandable age, occasionally remembering my words today will give you peace of mind at that time, or, like the joy of "Dawu", it will give you courage and strength. ”

After Shi Gui finished speaking, he looked at Zhong Qi and his son with a calm face, and the two of them bowed down and bowed to Shi Gui. Shi Gui smiled and nodded, waving his hand to let the two leave.

Zhong Qi stepped out of the door of the music hall and looked back, only to see Shi Gui leaning over there to collect the books, but Zhong Qi felt that the thin figure looked extremely tall at the moment.

When I walked out of the music hall, the sky was already overcast, and the surrounding scenery became dark, as if the night had arrived early. Zhong Qi and Xizi walked side by side, speechless all the way. When they reach the intersection of the corridors, Xizi will go west, and Zhongqi will go east. Both of them felt that they should say something, but after standing together for a long time, no one spoke, and finally they just exchanged a salute and turned away.

There was a rumbling thunder in the sky, and the rain finally fell, and in a few moments, it turned into a torrential downpour. The heat has finally been suppressed for the time being, and it looks like I can get a good night's sleep tonight.