Wuyi Lane is on the south bank of the Qinhuai River. It was the station of the Eastern Wu Imperial Army at the time of Three Kingdoms. Because the Eastern Wu Imperial Army wore black military uniforms, it was commonly known as this The land is Wuyi Lane, Yongjia Southern Migration, Wang Dao and Xie Kun led their respective families Household Troops to settle here, and Wuyi Lane became a prosperous place.
On the fourteenth day of the second month of the first year of the Longhe reign of the Jin Dynasty, at the end of the month, it was raining at night, and the water of the Qinhuai River was heavy. The houses on the north and south banks were row upon row, but the walls were high and the courtyards were deep.
Even if it is as prosperous as Wuyi Lane, it is still lonely and deserted at night. The era of ten miles of the Qinhuai River and music all night long has not yet come.
In the drizzle at dusk, Chen Commandery Yuan Tong Yuan Zicai and Zhi Daolin's disciples "Sramana Zuo Taichong" Zhi Fahan went to Gu Residence and invited Chen Caozhi to go with them to Wuyi Lane. Gu Kaizhi was the most lively and went with them.
Gu Residence is in the west of Jiankang city, Wuyi Lane is in the southeast, four ox carts, rolling southbound, pass Qinhuai River and get on Pontoon Bridge Arriving at the South Bank, Chen Caozhi thought to himself, "This should be Vermilion Bird Bridge -" Tang people Liu Yuxi's poem "Wuyi Lane" suddenly came to mind:
"Vermilion Bird Bridge Wild grasses and flowers on the edge, Wuyi Lane The sunset is setting at the entrance. In the old days, Wang Xietang Former Yan flew into the homes of ordinary people."
Liu Yuxi's poem describes Wuyi Lane, Wang Xie Great Clans, more than four hundred years later, and the affairs have dispersed. The poet has a deep sigh about the ups and downs of the world, and Chen Caozhi The Wuyi Lane we are going to now is actually the time when Langya Wang Clan and Chen Commandery Xie Clan were most prosperous, when their clothes were on the rise, their bells and bells were ringing, their food was on the table, and there were outstanding men and women.
If Rest Day's Minister of Works' Office is a place where celebrities gather, then on the fourteenth day of every month Wuyi Lane Xie's Pure Conversation Gathering is where Jiangzuo The younger generation of high-ranking disciples. These high-ranking disciples are young and energetic, and the debates are as fierce as Minister of Works' Office gatherings. In the past two years, there have been dozens of Dialectical Debate, various topics, brilliant, Langya Wang Clan's Wang Ningzhi, Wang Huizhi's brother, Taiyuan Wang Clan's Wang Shuang, Gaoping Xi Clan's Xi Hui (Xi Hui is the son of Xi Tan, the younger brother of Xi Chao, and the brother of Xi Daomao), Yingchuan Yu Clan's Yu Jing, Chen Commandery Yuan Clan's Yuan Tong, Langya Zhuge Clan's Zhuge Zeng, Yingchuan Xun Clan's Xun Nian, and Taiyuan Wen Clan, Chenliu Cai Clan, Runan Zhou Clan children, these young heroes are swinging Dust-Tail Fan, Jade Ruyi, everyone uses their words, but no one can convince Xie Daoyun in the discussion between Lao Zhuang and Zhuang Xuan, so no one dares to marry Xie Daoyun. There are those who are good at teasing and say, unless Wang Bi and Xiahou Xuan are resurrected, otherwise no one can marry the daughter of the Xie Clan, or Master Zhi returns to secular life, or she may be better than Xie Daoyun--
Pure Conversation Gathering of Xie Residence is becoming more and more famous, and it has the potential to surpass Minister of Works' Office. The so-called talk aid is the rise from Xie Residence Yes, Xie Daoyun teamed up with his younger brother Xie Xuan, Mysterious Debate was invincible, last year Xie Xuan went to Huan Wen Western Headquarters is in office, but Xie Lang, Xie Yan, and Xie Shao are not good at speaking clearly and cannot help their cousins in negotiations, so Xie Daoyun often faces Mysterious Debate people from all directions alone, and never loses -
Wuyi Lane is not a street, but a resort with Qingxi River in the front and Qinhuai River in the back. The Wang and Xie clans each occupy several hectares, with deep courtyards and vast forests. The Wen family, Qiao family, and Cai family also live here.
Chen Caozhi and his party walked eastward along the south bank of the Qinhuai River, passing by the Langya Wang Clan family's house that stretched for half a mile. In front of it was the earth-walled and wooden-framed house of the Xie Clan family. The mansions of Xie Shang, Xie Yi, Xie An, and Xie Wan are arranged in order. They are surrounded by earth walls and have one entrance and exit, which makes the family very cohesive.
In front of the penthouse in the Xie Residence compound, there were six or seven ox carts parked. A Xie Residence Steward and several stewards were waiting at the gatehouse to receive them, Yuan Tong Yuan Zicai is a regular customer of Xie Residence. Although Xie Daoyun has been refuted many times and was speechless, he still likes to come here.
At this time, the rain suddenly started to rain heavily. Under the light of the lantern, dense raindrops fell on the bluestone road like thousands of arrows. Rain and mist splashed up, creating a layer of mist.
Chen Caozhi, Gu Kaizhi, Yuan Tong, and Zhi Fahan stood under the wide corridor of the concierge waiting for a break from the shower. Otherwise, even with rain gear and such a heavy rain, Xie Residence's socks and shoes would be completely wet when walking to the main hall of Xie Residence.
Yuan Tong asked Xie Residence Steward: "Has Zhuge Yongmin arrived?"
Zhuge Yongmin is Zhuge Zeng, the late Book of Documents is Pushe The grandson of Zhuge Hui, his ancestor is Eastern Wu's important minister Zhuge Jin, and the younger brother of Zhuge Jin is the famous Zhuge Liang. Before Southern Crossing, Langya Zhuge Clan's family status was as high as that of King Sheng and Xie. After Southern Crossing, it declined slightly. This Zhuge Zeng is also a frequent visitor of Xie Residence, and he has the attitude of not marrying anyone other than Xie Daoyun.
Steward replied, "Master Zhuge has just arrived and is talking with my Lord Wanshi in the hall."
Yuan Tong asked again, "Who is the facilitator invited by Zhuge Yongmin?"
Steward said, "He is the son of Governor Fan Fan Ning Fan Wuzi."
Yuan Tong was surprised. "It turned out to be Fan Wuzi, why did Fan Wuzi come here!"
Chen Caozhi thought to himself, "Xie Wanshi is still alive. According to historical records, after Xie Wanshi defeated Huaibei, he died in depression the next year. Now it seems that Brother Yingtai is not married, Xie Wanshi is not dead, history has quietly changed." Asked Gu Kaizhi softly, "Who are Chang Kang and Fan Wuzi?"
Gu Kaizhi said, "It is Fan Ning, the son of Fan Wang, the former governor of Xu and Yanzhou. Fan Wang failed in the Northern Expedition and was demoted to a commoner by Huan Wen. The Fan family declined, but his son Fan Ning and Fan Wuzi gradually became famous. Fan Ning was good at Confucianism, straightforward in nature, good at the Spring and Autumn Annals, and hated Huang. Lao Zhixue once said that Wang Bi and He Yan despised the classics, secluded benevolence and righteousness, wandered and floated, and disturbed the later generations, causing the Jin gentry to change their ways, so that etiquette was ruined and music collapsed, the Central Plains was overthrown, and customs were left behind, which is still a problem today. This is a serious crime that confuses the public, and its crime is deeper than that of Jie and Zhou - "
Chen Caozhi wondered, "Since this person hates Xuanxue's talk so much, why would he come to help Zhuge Yongmin talk?"
Gu Kaizhi smiled and said, "Nanyang Fan Clan and Langya Zhuge Clan are family friends. It is not unusual for Zhuge Yongmin to invite Fan Wuzi. Although this Fan Wuzi hates Zhengshi Xuanfeng, but he has made a lot of hard work on the learning of Lao and Zhuang. The so-called explain it in a simple way. To refute Lao-Zhuang Xuanxue, you must first have a thorough understanding of Lao-Zhuang Xuanxue. This is called using the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son. If you don't talk about the rumors, it will be a blockbuster - "
Over there, Zhi Fahan and Yuan Tong discussed in a low voice. Yuan Tong came over and bowed to Chen Caozhi: "Brother Zizhong, I would like to ask brother Zizhong to help with the discussion. I also hope that brother Zizhong can help me."
Chen Caozhi raised his eyebrows, glanced at Zhi Fahan, and said, "How can I take over for you when Senior Brother Fahan is here?"
Zhi Fahan stepped forward and said, "Ashamed, Fan Wuzi's Mysterious Debate is beyond the reach of a young monk. Last year Fan Wuzi went to Dong'an Temple to debate "" with my teacher. Zhuangzi. Free and Easy Wandering", Fan Wuzi upholds the theory that "everything is suitable for its own nature and is at ease". The wonderful theory is clear and clear. My teacher has repeatedly Dialectical Debate it, but he can't bend it--"
Yuan Tong was shocked. "How could such a thing happen? Mysterious Debate of Fan Wuzi can't even surrender to Master Zhi. Then isn't he the number one person of the younger generation Jiangzuo!"
Zhi Fahan said, "Fan Wuzi hates talking, so he wants to convince others in talking. It is said that Mysterious-Words Poetry ZZZong Sun Chuo Sun Xinggong and Fan Wuzi Dialectical Debate All day long, he was surrendered by Fan Wuzi. Fan Wuzi also tried to defeat my master. Although he failed to achieve his wish, he Mysterious Debate is probably not something that a young monk can defeat. I dare to ask Layman Chen for help."
Chen Caozhi thanked Bu Min and said, "Although I have studied metaphysics, I seldom talk to others Dialectical Debate. I am slow to speak and speak awkwardly. I am afraid that I will disappoint brother Zi Cai."
Yuan Tong and Chen Caozhi had just met for the first time. They had never experienced Chen Caozhi's talents. They were more jealous than admirable of this handsome man who shocked the whole city. They were worried that Chen Caozhi was only superficial and gorgeous. It is not true. It was only because Zhi Fahan recommended it that Yuan Tong came to ask Chen Caozhi to help me negotiate. Now after hearing what Chen Caozhi said, he said, "Well, senior brother Fahan should help me negotiate."
Zhi Fahan was no longer humble. After all, for a good talker, he is also very eager to challenge strong opponents. If he can handle Fan Wuzi, wouldn't it be an honor for the teacher!
It was raining heavily at night, and the tiles on the roof were ringing. Amidst the sound of wind and rain, the crisp sound of chess pieces hitting catalpa trees could occasionally be heard.
Xie Daoyun sat alone under the west window, listening to the sound of the rain outside the window. He picked up a black stone with his slender fingers and knocked it on the chess board. After looking at it for a while, he picked up a white stone and placed it closely to the left of the previous black stone. There were nearly a hundred black and white chess pieces on the chessboard, intertwined, entangled and pursued, and the silent fighting was extremely fierce--
This is the game of chess that Xie Daoyun and Chen Caozhi played three years ago when they went back to Qiantang and rested at the Guangdai Inn in the small town., it was also raining heavily that night, and Xie Daoyun met Chen Caozhi for the first time without applying powder, but Chen Caozhi seemed to have no objection to her bare makeup.
Since Shengping three years after Juyue and Chen Caozhi broke up, Xie Daoyun can often hear rumors about Chen Caozhi, Mother Chen passed away, Chen Caozhi stayed in the house and guarded the tomb, fought and defeated Chu Jian, Qiantang Chen Clan entered Gentry Register and Wang Shao praised Chen Caozhi for having the style of Xiahou Xuan and Liu Kun... Of course, there are more rumors about Chen Caozhi and Lu Weiwei, such as Chen and Lu meeting each other every day at Wu Commandery and agreeing to stay together for life -
Whenever he heard these rumors, Xie Daoyun smiled slightly and thought to himself, "How could Chen Caozhi meet Lu Weiwei every day in Wu Commandery! Speaking of which, when Chen Caozhi and I were getting along with Xiao Lei, The days are longer, listening to lectures at Thatched Cottage during the day, and often playing chess and chatting at night. The farewell song of Peach Grove is really unforgettable. It seems that one of the three souls and seven souls will stay there forever. Otherwise, why would you often wander outside that Peach Grove in your dreams?"
On the rosewood desk, there is a stack of twelve volumes, which are the "New Meanings of the Dao De Jing", "New Explanations of the Analects", "Treatise on Phonology", "Collection of Treatises on Xuan at Mingsheng Lake" and "A Volume of Ice and Snow Prose" that Xie Xuan brought back from Qiantang last year. Xie Daoyun motorcycle Reading through these volumes of books written by Chen Caozhi himself and bound by his own hands, I couldn't help but feel moved when I thought about Chen Caozhi staying in a hut to guard the tomb and studying diligently. The shadow of the lights in the thatched shed, the coming and going of winter and the coming of summer, and the figure of the boy in sackcloth who kept writing and writing, seemed to be right in front of me -
Xie Daoyun has copied six of these twelve volumes by hand. When copying every night, he feels like he is chatting with Chen Caozhi, as if he has returned to Lion Mountain is next to Peach Grove Cottage, copying and copying, Xie Daoyun is writing on the desk with his elbow, holding his cheek with his hand, staring into the void, frowning and laughing, and he is lost in thought for a long time.
Dozens of conversations over the past two years Dialectical Debate are certainly an excuse for Xie Daoyun to deal with paternal uncle Xie Anshi and Xie Wanshi forcing marriage, but in fact they are also Xie Daoyun versus Wu Commandery The memory of the good times when Peach Grove Cottage was dating Chen Caozhi and others. However, no matter how intense Dialectical Debate was, it was hard to find the day when she and her younger brother teamed up with Chen Caozhi, Xu Miao The wonderful feeling when Dialectical Debate, the noisy Dialectical Debate one after another cannot relieve the loneliness deep in the heart--
On a snowy night and a morning of rain and dew, Xie Daoyun can't help but think, "Am I going to end up like this? Can I be friends with Chen Caozhi for life? Does Chen Caozhi know the pain of my perseverance?"
Three days ago, the news that Chen Caozhi will join Jiankang also spread to Xie Residence, who is well aware of Lady Daoyun's concerns. The maid Liu Xu told Xie Daoyun about this, and said that Chen Caozhi came to Beijing with Lady Lu -
Xie Daoyun smiled and said, "Very good, Chen Zizhong the joy comes after all the hard work."
The maid Liu Xu said, "Now the town is buzzing about Master Chen. When Master Chen comes to the city tomorrow, it will be very lively. Do you want to go and watch it, madam?"
Xie Daoyun smiled and said, "If there is anything good to see, do you want me to throw Sachet to him?"
The maid Liu Xu looked at the face of Xie Daoyun and said softly, "As long as the lady is willing to throw it away, Master Chen may not be unappreciative. How can the lady not be as good as the lady Lu Clan?"
Xie Daoyun looked cold and said calmly, "Liu Xu, don't say such words again."
Liu Xu quickly said, "Yes." He turned his back and sighed, thinking, "My wife really wants to save face and suffer the consequences."
On the day Chen Caozhi entered the city, Liu Xu and another Xie Residence maid went to Qingxi Gate to watch it. It was so crowded and crowded that it was very difficult to squeeze in to get a closer look. After returning When Liu Xu spoke to Xie Daoyun, Xie Daoyun said with a smile, "Wuyi Lane is not far from Qingxi Gate, and the noise can be heard from here - well, has Master Chen's appearance changed much?"
Liu Xu said, "Not much has changed. He has lost a little weight. He is still so handsome. It should be said that he is more handsome than before. He is a lot taller, about seven feet and four inches. He is taller than Young Master E. Young Master E is about seven feet and three inches."
Xie Daoyun nodded and thought to himself, "Seven feet four inches, that's much taller than me. I'm seven feet one inch. Three years ago I was seven feet one inch. I haven't grown any longer and I can't grow any longer." Thinking about this, I can't help but feel a little melancholy, as if Chen Caozhi is far away from her because of the difference in height.
Liu Xu knew that although Lady Daoyun looked indifferent, he really wanted to know about Master Chen. He carefully described the scene of Chen Caozhi entering the city, saying that there were women giving flowers to Sachet, and there were young men who were jealous of Jiangzuo Wei Jie. Chen Caozhi is handsome and wanted to embarrass Chen Caozhi by throwing her away Eggs, but instead she was thrown away by Eggs...
"Mother--Mother--"
Xie Daoyun came to his senses with an "ah" sound, and a chess piece he was holding in his fingers fell onto the catalpa tree.
"What's the matter?"
"The conversation is about to begin. Madam, please go and take a seat behind the screen in the main hall."
Xie Daoyun said "Hmm", and while collecting the chess pieces and returning them to the dowry, he asked, "Who are here?"
Young Maid reported, "Master Langye Zhuge Zeng, Master Chen Commandery Yuan Tong, Master Wu Commandery Gu Kaizhi--"
When Xie Daoyun heard the three words "Gu Kaizhi", his heart skipped a beat, and he was looking forward to it, then he heard Young Maid continue to say, "--Nanyang Mr. Fan Ning, Dong'an Temple's monk Zhi Fahan, and the other one is Mr. Qiantang Chen Caozhi who came to the city the day before yesterday and was crowded with people to see him."