The Imperial Street of the capital was eight miles long and two hundred steps wide, which was about three hundred meters.
In the Song Dynasty, the commercial and entertainment industries were developed, and houses with rafters could be seen everywhere.
Large-scale ones such as Zhongwa, Liwa, Sangjiawazi, Zhouxiwazi, Zhoubei wazi, Zhujiaqiao wazi.
Some houses could accommodate more than 50 large and small fences, and thousands of people could enter to enjoy.
There were also many kinds of entertainment performances in the house, such as Zaju, puppet show, shadow play, acrobatics, San Shu, telling history books, telling stories, talking about scriptures, learning hometown talk, banter, dancing, various palace tunes, drum lyrics, singing, selling prostitutes, singing, and martial arts.
The Begonia Poetry Society had a teahouse here, called Begonia Court. It was extremely luxurious. Every year, there would be a gathering of sages here.
The scholars of the Song Dynasty had the highest happiness index among all the dynasties. Taizu emphasized literature and suppressed martial arts. He followed the example of his superiors and subordinates. Every year, the number of scholars in the imperial examination was much higher than that of other dynasties.
At this time, the aristocratic families were dispirited and their vitality was greatly damaged. There were many noble children from poor families who had jumped through the dragon gate.
This was a dynasty where scholar-bureaucrats ruled the world together.
When the Song people entered the official career, they would also study their poems and songs. The influence of various environments also created the prosperity of Song Ci.
Yang Yi had changed into a set of clothes that were slightly pleasing to the eye. His originally red lips and white teeth made him look even more charming.
Of course, this was only compared to his previous attire. Compared to the attire of these people in front of him, it was extremely shabby.
Arriving at Begonia Courtyard, there were several pavilions in the courtyard, wide and exquisite. The railings and windows were all made of agarwood, inlaid with gold and jade pearls, and covered with bead curtains.
Strange stone brocade wall, stacked into Penglai, mountain side water into a pool, Wenshi as a table, white stone as a bridge, mixed with strange flowers and plants.
Such a beautiful scenery made Yang Yi relaxed and happy. He stood there quietly for a long time, forgetting all the humiliation and pampering. He actually felt like he was in a state of death and rebirth, like a saint or Buddha. Thoughts surged in his mind.
After a while, he finally came back to his senses from the scenery in front of him. He racked his brains, wanting to recite a sentence or two to express his thoughts.
"F * ck, it's so f * cking good-looking!" Yang Yi sighed.
Thud.
The fatty next to him stumbled. He had originally thought that the scholar was going to recite a poem when he saw the intoxicated look on the scholar's face. He did not expect that after holding it in for a long time, he would say such a sentence.
Yang Yi heard the sound beside him and turned his head. What greeted his eyes was a fair and fat fatty who was about the same height as him.
Although he was a fatty, he was not the kind with a fierce face. He had a simple and honest appearance, fair skin, small eyes, and wore a red robe. He looked extremely wealthy.
Fatty held his head and said with a smile,"Langjun, what's your name?"
"I'm Yang Yi." Yang Yi cupped his hands.”
The fat man was filled with respect and cupped his fists,"So it's Young Master Yang. I've heard a lot about you. I'm Cai Dun."”
Yang Yi was stunned. Could it be that his reputation was already so great?
"Brother Cai, you've heard of me?" he asked with a smile.”
"No." Cai Dun replied.
Yang Yi was speechless.
Cai Dun smiled and said," I've heard that King Zhuang of Chu never made a sound, but he shocked the world with a single sound. Brother Yang is handsome and has a deep gaze. In time, you will definitely be extraordinary."”
The corners of Yang Yi's mouth twitched. He almost believed what this fatty said. His ability to spout nonsense was not small.
Surnamed Cai? Could it be someone from the Cai family?
"Cough cough, Brother Cai, you can speak human words.”Yang Yi was speechless.
Cai Dun laughed and patted Yang Yi's shoulder, saying,""Brother, I have high hopes for you.”
Yang Yi was stunned. He rubbed his nose and said,""This is the first time I've met Brother Cai. Why is Brother Cai…?”
"We hit it off at first sight!" Cai Dun interrupted his words," The friendship between gentlemen is as thin as water. I hit it off very well with Brother Yang.”
Yang Yi glanced at his attire and said,""Brother Cai is also here to participate in the poetry competition?”
Cai Dun opened his folding fan with a swoosh and said with a smile,""The Begonia Poetry Meet is an annual event in Bianjing. Those delicate little ladies usually don't go out of their doors, but now they're all gathered together.”
Yang Yi inadvertently distanced himself from him." This is the first time I've come to the Begonia Poetry Meet, so I don't know much about it.”
Cai Dun's body was bloated, and the red robe embroidered with golden threads on his body seemed to be a little too small. It was a little tight, and the fat on both sides squeezed out, as if it could tear out of his clothes at any time.
At this moment, he gently fanned himself and shook his head.""Brother Yang need not worry. I am the head of the four great jackals of Bianjing and know a lot about this Begonia Poetry Gathering. Why don't you let me explain it to you in detail?”
Yang Yi was moved." So Brother Cai is one of the four great talents of Bianjing. I didn't recognize you."”
Cai Dun's bean-like eyes narrowed as he waved his fan and said with an indifferent expression,"It's just a small reputation, not worth mentioning.”
Yang Yi cupped his hands." I've learned my lesson."
Cai Dun's expression was calm as he continued,""Brother Yang, do you know how this Begonia Poetry Society got its name?”
"I don't know."
Yang Yi said honestly.
Cai Dun had a look of 'I already knew' on his face. Shaking his fat head and big ears, he chanted,""Last night, the rain was sparse and the wind was sudden. The Curtain Rollers said Haitang was still the same. Do you know, do you know? It should be green fat red thin."
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