Chapter 35 Children's Theatre
There has never been such a lively prison, and the people who came to visit Zhu Cheng were one after another.
The prison chief dared not stop him, let alone the emperor came to cheer Zhu Cheng up in person, even Li Yongzhen's words of care could scare him so much that he did not dare to move around.
Wei Honglian was the first to come to see Zhu Cheng. Because of Wei Zhongxian's complaint, Wei Honglian knew that Zhu Cheng had nothing to do, so she came calmly and brought a big bowl of pig heart soup. Although Feng Menglong's injuries did not heal, he came over to visit him with the help of Hou Huiqing.
Zhu Cheng asked with concern: "Last time I repaired Li Wentong, have you been angry enough?"
Feng Menglong had not yet completely walked out of the shadow of the blow and said hatefully: "It would be almost the same, it would be better if it were a little more ruthless."
Zhu Cheng sneered: "My second revenge plan has begun. After you go home, write me a invitation to ask officials of the fifth rank or above in the Ming Dynasty to watch the play at the Children's Theater two days later (now at 19 pm). Do you remember that the West Gate of our Children's Paradise began to build a theater before the New Year, that is, the Children's Theater, where are they invited to watch it? Don't write the name of the play, I want them to see a good show. The play ticket will be obtained from Wei Honglian, the manager of the Children's Paradise."
Feng Menglong said: "What drama?"
Zhu Cheng said: "Of course it's "Du Shiniang's Angry Treasure Box."
The two looked at each other and laughed. Zhu Cheng's disaster was still in the prison. The emperor was so wise to keep him in check, but the time for detention was a little shorter, so he should be kept for at least ten or eight years.
There were also people who came to see the prison head. When the Donglin Party heard that Zhu Cheng had been sent to the prison prison, he sent someone to contact the prison head secretly and asked him to kill Zhu Cheng without knowing it. When the prison head heard it, he was so scared that he waved his hands repeatedly. Although the Donglin Party paid a lot, he had to have the life to spend it.
Early the next morning, Wei Honglian and Zhu Youjian came to pick up Zhu Cheng in a carriage. When they returned home, they forced him to take a shower regardless of the heavy snow outside. Many grapefruit leaves were also placed in the bathtub, which was said to be used to remove mold.
After everything was settled, Zhu Cheng took Zhu Youjian to inspect the Children's Theater.
The Children's Theater covers a large area and can accommodate 300 people at a time. The chairs are fixed on the ground, one next to the other, and there are numbers on it. There are also private rooms in the theater, and the most luxurious private rooms can sit thirty or forty people. The theater has a very good shading effect. Putting down the door curtains, the whole theater is pitch black. This design was simply anti-social in the Ming Dynasty. How can people drink tea, eat melon seeds, and then invite teakeepers to fly towels. Look at other theaters, there are tables and chairs, and waiters are always serving, throwing wet towels to customers and letting them wipe their hands and faces. Although this towel is charged, it is still very popular among customers.
The stage was designed by a dedicated person, which had a sound-gathering effect, allowing the entire theater to hear the sound on the stage clearly. The two sides of the stage were painted very flat and painted with white paint, making two huge white boards.
When Zhu Youjian saw the white board, he felt aroused in his heart and asked, "Brother Cheng, what are the functions of these two big white boards?"
Zhu Cheng snapped his fingers, and lights shot out from the two small rooms behind him, and Zhu Youjian's cartoons were projected on two whiteboards.
Zhu Youjian said: "Okay, Brother Cheng bullies me again and draws me so ugly."
After saying that, he reached out to scratch Zhu Cheng's itch.
The two of them had a fight for a while, and Zhu Youjian asked, "Brother Cheng, what's going on?"
Zhu Cheng said: "I'll take you there and have a look."
After saying that, he took Zhu Youjian's hand to the small room behind the theater.
There is only a window facing the stage in the small room. On the windowsill is a piece of transparent glass, which seems to be painted on it. There are many lights and many reflective devices in the room. The lights gather together and project light onto the whiteboard through the glass. Zhu Youjian wanted to pick up the glass to see what happened. The staff in the hut shouted sharply: "The glass is very hot, Mr. Zhu be careful!"
Zhu Youjian's hand had already touched the glass and suddenly with tears rolling in his eyes. It seemed that it was very hot now.
Zhu Cheng grabbed his hand with distress and blew it again and again.
The staff member brought thick gloves, took off the glass, and gave it to Zhu Youjian to inspect.
Zhu Youjian looked at it and drew a small comic with ink on it. The content of the comic was him.
Zhu Youjian said: "I understand, is there two small rooms like this, so two paintings are projected?"
Zhu Cheng replied: "Yes. This is the projection darkroom I designed. When singing or singing, you can project the plays, lyrics, or a brief introduction on the whiteboards on both sides."
Zhu Youjian looked at the staff member and asked, "Why is this person's voice so sharp?"
Zhu Cheng said: "Don't you know? This is the eunuch I want from the palace who likes music. From now on, this children's theater will be managed by them, and the audience will buy tickets and enter the show. In addition to sending their monthly money, the tickets will all belong to us, and we can also share the spoils. Sometimes, when your play addiction comes, you can also play guest appearances on stage."
Zhu Youjian said: "Your Majesty must be invited to take a look at such a good theater."
Zhu Cheng smiled and said, "I saw that the most luxurious private room in the middle is not there, which is the private room dedicated to the emperor, and no one can use it. The first time I performed tomorrow at Xu, you can invite the emperor to watch the show."
Zhu Youjian pulled Zhu Chengfei and ran out like a carriage and headed straight for the palace.
Emperor Tianqi smiled and said, "Will you act tomorrow? Why didn't I say it when I went to visit the prison yesterday? Are you still resentful to me? Or is my little prosecutor who has a conscience and knows to invite my brother to watch the show?"
Zhu Cheng repeatedly said: "I don't dare."
Emperor Tianqi said, "Brother Cheng has nothing to do. Okay, I'll go tomorrow. By the way, what kind of play are you acting?"
Zhu Cheng said: "The emperor will definitely like the show of a talented man and a beautiful woman."
Emperor Tianqi said: "Is it "The West Chamber", "The Peony Pavilion", or "The Purple Hairpin"?"
Zhu Cheng said: "None of them, this play was newly compiled by Mr. Zhu, and its name is "Du Shiniang's Angry Treasure Box".
Emperor Tianqi sighed and said, "Zhu Cheng, Zhu Cheng, you are really not a good person. The person who offended you is so miserable. He will be punished to death. Once this drama is released, Li Wentong's reputation is completely bad in the Ming Dynasty."
Emperor Tianqi suddenly thought of an important thing and said: "It's not been long since the emperor's grandfather and father's grandfather's grandfather's grandfather's journey. Will it cause criticism from the world when we listen to operas and have fun?"
Zhu Cheng said: "Today is the third day of the first lunar month of the first year of Tianqi. It is past the time to keep mourning. Who dares to talk nonsense?"
Zhu Youjian said: "Tomorrow's play will start at Xu, so the emperor must go on time."
Emperor Aoki asked, "Oh, I'm not just watching the show. Who else can go?"
Zhu Cheng said: "I am going to issue tickets to officials above the fifth rank in the Ming Dynasty. I don't know how many people I can go."
Emperor Tianqi pointed at Zhu Cheng, shook his head, and said, "You really know how to mess with people. But it's okay, in recent days, those people who have always said that Li Sancai understands military affairs and can serve as the Liaodong lie. I have read Li Sancai's resume and have never been in the Ministry of War. How can I defend the situation in Liaodong? It would be strange if I don't get beaten by Jiannu thief Nuer Hachi. As soon as this drama is released, let's see if he has any face to recommend this old thing, Li Sancai. You think of a way and try to let all the Ming officials go to the show. Since you want to slap in the face, just make a little heavier."
Chapter completed!