Chapter 32 Unbearable
The cocktail party prepared by Song Yu and Luo Qin was grand. Perhaps it was to achieve some effect. There were no people who made up the numbers at this cocktail party. They were actually people with some names in Danyang and several nearby cities. As for those young masters of Guijie who had made friends with all kinds of people through this type of cocktail party, Guishu and famous socialites had never been so neat.
Song Yu and Luo Qin, who should have felt a little happy, were a little nervous. Obviously, these guys who have been invited may not be for their own sake, nor because of the gradual expansion of Chunnan Kingdom's influence in Dongping Kingdom, but because of the specialty of this cocktail party. The news that Ye Tao was invited to attend the party, Song Yu and Luo Qin, who were invited, and Ye Tao and Ye Tao "subjects" who were afraid that the world would not be in chaos, did not hide the news, and even spread the news intentionally or unintentionally. Judging from the current situation, Ye Tao, who was young and even young, caused quite aroused curiosity in Danyang City.
No wonder, after all, Ye Tao was praised by Huang Xuping, the Situ of the dynasty, and now with this somewhat inexplicable identity as the Princess's House proofreader, in the eyes of everyone, even if he was the princess's confidant guest, these two identities alone were enough to attract everyone's attention. In addition, the extraordinary craftsmanship of the music box and the clock and the anecdotes that shocked Luo Qin, the envoy of Chunnan Kingdom, the halo that enveloped Ye Tao was really quite large.
Although Luo Qin is a person who knows how to be an official and understands others' wishes, he has been favored in Chunnan Country for several years. Such qualifications are not enough to make him act fame and disgrace on any occasion. A little bit of nervousness and worry is directly reflected on his face and eyes. When Ye Tao arrived, the few words of greetings were not very natural.
But Song Yu is different. As the eldest son of the Song family and his future heir, he is also a handsome young man with a high reputation, a literary and poetic master, and a talented and talented man who is versatile and good at dancing. After Luo Qin introduced Ye Tao to him, those few greetings and polite words of admiration were full of enthusiasm, which made Ye Tao feel flattered.
What made Ye Tao feel even more stressed was the interest of the Danyang dandy class in him. Huang Wan, the daughter of Lord Situ, who had met once, sat not far away with a folding fan, and occasionally threw out a few questions that Ye Tao needed to consider before answering. Zou Ying, the second son of Zou Ying, the guard of Danyang City, also came to ask the next question. Yuan Mao, the newly promoted Yulan Academy bachelor, Lu Xuying, etc. were very curious about how Ye Tao was convinced by Luo Qin. Luo Qin refused to tell them about these things in detail. After all, he was embarrassed about this matter. These people clearly came to the cocktail party hosted by Luo Qin and Song Yu to find an opportunity to chat with him, and did not take the two organizers and Chun Nanguo behind the organizers seriously. Perhaps, this was the direct reaction of the younger generation to the disapproval of Dongping and Chun Nan's marriage and even the alliance.
"At that time, I was just a little angry and said something I knew. Mr. Luo first came to Dongping. I didn't have much time to go, so some things were naturally not as clear as me. There was really nothing to say." Ye Tao was very proud of the organizers, and I was really embarrassed to say something on such an occasion. But the curious guys around him were disappointed with such a statement. For some reason, after capturing the words from this small circle, his eyes that looked at Ye Tao showed a bit of resentment.
Just as Ye Tao cleverly transferred the topic of that small circle to the music box and was explaining the structure and principles of the music box to everyone, Song Yu cleared his throat and announced to everyone loudly: "Everyone, today's cocktail party can be said to be full of guests and win-win friends. Young talents from Danyang City can be said to be gathered here. Today, I would like to introduce to you two guests from our country, who are also famous both inside and outside Chunnan. I wonder if you have heard of the boss of Lou Qingxilou, Master Yuantong Monk of Huyun Temple, the treasure hall of Baotang?"
Song Yu's introduction immediately caused a lot of noise. These two people were by no means as simple as Song Yu said.
Master Yuantong of Huyun Temple is fine. Although Master Yuantong is a monk, he specializes in not scriptures but architecture. His garden theory of using mountains and rivers to enter Zen and pavilions to enter Zen once caused a stir. In Chunnan Kingdom, Master Yuantong designed and built no less than thirty gardens of all sizes, four of which were royal gardens. In terms of garden architecture, few people in this world have more glorious qualifications than him.
The boss of Lou Qingxilou of Shangbaotang is a well-known figure that everyone is familiar with. Shangbaotang is the leading jewelry merchant in Chunnan Country. In this era, Shangbaotang can almost be said to be the number one brand of jewelry luxury goods. Because Shangbaotang's jewelry design is novel, fine workmanship, and very strong ability to customize products according to customer needs, it can almost be said to be a marketing world. In Dongping, the collection and appreciation of jewelry is not as developed as Chunnan Country, which has always been known for its prosperity. For Shangbaotang's production, a small amount flows into Dongping, and even some big thieves brought to Dongping across the country to sell stolen goods. However, they are a little fanatical about these young talents from Danyang City here. There are many things produced by Shangbaotang at home. Many people have heard of Lou Qingxi, the second-generation head of Shangbaotang, who is a little legendary.
The thin Master Yuantong smiled slightly and bowed to everyone. He was very monastic. And Lou Qingxi greeted everyone with a spring breeze and said a very important message: Shang Baotang is about to open a semicolon in Danyang, and this time he came for this matter. A famous local national industry seems to be about to become a multinational chain group...
Everyone's exclamation and praise seemed a bit far away for Ye Tao. He had no interest in jewelry and other things. Instead, the shift of attention of several young people around him made him feel relaxed. His current age is too young, so young that he was surrounded by several young people. The scene was like a group of adults testing a talented child. Zou Shuangwen even persuaded Ye Tao to drink in a teasing tone. The other people were actually watching the side with a smile, without saying a word, obviously with a joke.
Ye Tao was a little annoyed and drank all the wine that was brought to him in one mouthful. His generous and skillful attitude came from the era and the training of countless dinner parties. As for the tolerance of the small body to alcohol? At least this young body is not worth mentioning now.
The hot wine power surged up in an instant, making Ye Tao's face look even more cute. At this moment, Master Yuantong from Huyun Temple slowly walked to the side and said, "Donor Ye..."
Yuantong is obviously not an ideal chatterer. Tan Feng is not very strong, and he came to Dongping to solve the problem of Jinguyuan. Attending such a cocktail party is not his wish. Lou Qingxi can have a passionate talk with everyone, and can also take out a few samples to show off Shang Baotang's exquisite workmanship. He even argued with a few guys who prefer jewelry about jewelry. However, Yuantong does not have such skills. There are not many families with the ability and willingness to build gardens. Even if there are, it may not be something that these young people present can decide. So, when Lou Qingxi was having a passionate chat with everyone, Yuantong suddenly became idle and simply came to Ye Tao to ask his questions about Jinguyuan.
"Master Yuantong," Ye Tao returned the respectful greeting.
Master Yuantong nodded and said, "I want to ask my friend about the Jingu Garden. This Jingu Garden was originally written by me. Recently, I heard that Jingu Garden encountered some things and almost stopped work, which made me very worried. I wonder why my friend blocked the construction of Jingu Garden?"
The opera meat came. Several young people around him frowned and immediately became quiet. This strange quiet immediately attracted the attention of more and more people.
Ye Tao was stunned. He didn't expect that the provocation did not come from Luo Qin or Song Yu himself, but from this monk who seemed a little honest and even dull. He didn't think much about it and asked back, "Didn't Lord Luo tell the master what I said at that time?"
Yuantong did not show any anger at Ye Tao's direct rhetoric. He said seriously: "Although the famous gardens may not be built with huge amounts of money, huge amounts of money can indeed create famous gardens. Especially since this Jingu Garden is a sign of the harmony between Dongping and Chunnan, shouldn't it be so stingy?"
Ye Tao was stunned. He glanced at Luo Qin. Obviously, the top scholar in Chunnan Kingdom did not tell the whole truth to this Master Yuantong. Ye Tao could not think of anything to be angry about this serious monk. He explained patiently: "As far as I know, the cost of Jingu Garden is not a stingy. How much does Dongping's inner warehouse cost for repairing palaces in a year? And how much does Jingu Garden cost? In comparison, the master said that this stinginess is definitely biased. One of them is that. Building Jingu Garden does not mean to create a famous garden or a generation that has been famous for all the eternal generation.
The scenic spot is actually just that the country's main compassionately to Princess Bailian's marriage far away. She can have a scene similar to her hometown to relieve her worries. But why did she use the local flowers and plants in Dongping later? What was the original intention of the Jingu Garden? Secondly, the modification problem pointed out by the young student does exist. The uncoordinated cooperation of trees makes the originally integrated garden scenery flawed. Perhaps my attitude was bad when I pointed out the problem, but it did not mean that the problem I pointed out was not there. Lord Luo didn't think about how to make up for it, but he competed with me. Is this very interesting? Thirdly,"
Ye Tao's lyrics obviously made Yuantong a little shocked. He was stunned for a moment, and saw Ye Tao pausing for a moment, as if there was an organizational language to say the fourth and fifth points to refute. For a moment, he felt that if this continued, his face would be a little uneasy. Taking advantage of Ye Tao's pause, Yuantong took over the conversation and said, "The forests in the garden were originally to be trimmed in everything. Although I am not familiar with the flowers and trees of Dongping Kingdom, I feel that the problem mentioned by the donor does not exist. Instead, the donor makes things difficult for Lord Luo, and what he said is a bit harsh."
Ye Tao spoke quickly, and he ignored the identity of a monk in Yuantong and retorted: "Sharp? I just said that Lord Luo sacrificed a long-term landscape for a temporary scenic spot. I didn't say that he knew nothing about the garden but undertakes a major project like Jingu Garden. I also didn't say that he threatened the topic of bilateral relations in order to obtain funding from the princess, and did not say that he repeatedly threatened the topic of bilateral relations in order to obtain the allocation of funds from the princess, and did not have the duty of an envoy. Where am I so sharp? If my envoy from Dongping did these things in Chunnan Kingdom and people would be punished to the king, I would probably beheaded directly for the crime of destroying diplomatic relations between the two countries. You are good, get a young master of the Song family to support the scene.
In the face, I got a lot of money to organize a drink party to win people's hearts, and I asked you to trouble me. Is this the diplomatic relations between the two countries? Then what is the Dongping Kingdom handed over the pattern of the two main warships of the Han River and Lan River to Chunnan? What is the opportunity and occasion for the Six Ports 14, which is connected to Chunnan, to impose a 10% tax on Chunnan merchants? What is the sale of giant crossbows and flying stone cars in Chunnan? What is the friendship between the two countries, what is the responsibility of the envoy, what is the constructive relationship between the country, and what is the opportunity and occasion for showing national strength to show a country's human talent? Does Lord Luo understand? Such a person is also an envoy?"
Ye Tao said, his voice increased unknowingly, and the whole audience could hear these words. Those guys who were a little dissatisfied with Luo Qin and Song Yu's various actions applauded secretly, but the scene seemed plain and light, with an expression that everything was not lingering in his arms. Luo Qin was so angry that he couldn't speak. Instead, Song Yu looked at Ye Tao with interest.
Yuantong was immediately embarrassed by Ye Tao's robbery. He first shifted the topic to Luo Qin. If he was suppressed by these words, Luo Qin would not only hold a grudge against Ye Tao, but probably would not have any good feelings for him. Yuantong was not a self-sufficiency after all, and the monk who practiced hard in the temple still had some ideas about the relationship between people. Yuantong chanted the Buddha's name together: "Amitabha, the donor's words were a bit too much. Lord Luo was the top scholar in Chunnan Kingdom, and his literary talent and character were both very good. He did not think about his career and came to Dongping Kingdom to serve as an envoy, just to remember the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The donor's accusations were really unreasonable."
Ye Tao spoke too much and felt a little thirsty. He picked up the cup that had been filled with wine again, drank it all, and said, "After all, I can say it, but the people who hear it have their own teachings in their hearts. And you, Master Yuantong," Ye Tao said, the word "Master" was very rumored, but he ruthlessly brought a sarcastic tone, "If you don't chant the Buddha's name well, you are here to show your attention to secular officials. You are a good monk."
Seeing that the wine in the cup was filled again, Ye Tao picked up the wine glass and drank it all, slapped the cup on the table, making a crisp sound, like a gavel in the court, which immediately calmed down the audience and attracted everyone's attention. He said loudly: "Practicing Zen with architectural gardens is nonsense. The purpose of building gardens is to entertain people's ears and ears and show wealth and prosperity. This is the Zen you practice? The renovation plan according to the financial owner's intention makes the financial owner agree to throw money in one piece. This is the Zen you practice?... The architect is an architect. Don't say that you are a monk, even if you are a Buddha, you have to do things according to the rules of the architecture and the garden itself. Don't think that if you are a monk, others should give in and dare not compete with you. Today, not only will I fight, but I also want to win."
Yuantong's expression also showed a little anger. He suppressed himself and said in a low voice: "Donor, you dare to speak loudly at a young age, and you are not afraid of your tongue!"
Chapter completed!