Chapter 1172 Postscript 28 The Art Performance of Academic Leaders

Chapter 1172 Postscript 28·Artistic performance by academic leaders

There is no formal academic content today.

Worship at the Confucian Temple in the morning and the opening ceremony in the afternoon.

After several people spoke in succession, the next step was a cultural performance.

"Dong dong dong..."

"Woooooo~~~"

The war drums beat and the horns sound, as if they were on the battlefield in an instant.

A group of dancers, wearing paper armor, stepped out holding swords and guns.

Xie Yan was immediately very happy. This huge song and dance performance seemed to be performing a certain battle with music and dance.

"Taizong's Breaking Formation Music"!

The score of "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Formation" of the Tang Dynasty has been recovered from Japan by the Governor of Yingzhou. But it is not enough to only find the pipa music.

Because "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Formation" belongs to Yanle (banquet music).

Yanle is a kind of miscellaneous music that combines Yale, Qingle and Hule.

Moreover, the so-called "Hu music" here extends from Gansu to Persia, and even includes Goguryeo and Indian music.

Many people have heard of elegant music, which was popular from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Han Dynasty. After that, it was generally used on serious occasions.

Qingyue is a popular music that emerged in the Eastern Han Dynasty based on elegant music. Especially after the Jin Dynasty moved south, it merged with Wu Le (Jiangsu and Zhejiang) and Xile (Jingchu). Kings from Cao Cao to Chen Houzhu liked it very much. In addition, some Qingyue can also be used in palaces, sacrifices and other occasions.

Yan music, of course, emerged in the Sui and Tang Dynasties and belonged to the great fusion of world music. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty made great contributions.

From the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the present Ming Dynasty, Qing music and Yan music have always existed in parallel among the people.

Moreover, no matter how much Hu music is absorbed, the core of music theory is always "five notes and twelve temperaments".

Of course there are heptatonic scales, and the pentatonic changes appear immediately. Even elegant music belongs to the heptatonic scale.

The Twelve Laws are always undergoing minor adjustments. From the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, there were major adjustments at least three times. But the Twelve Laws, which are close to absolute averages, were not calculated until thirty years ago.

The musician and mathematician who calculated the Twelve Equal Temperament was sitting on the side of the first row of the auditorium. The "Ming Dynasty Taizong's Breaking the Formation Music" being performed is also a re-creation by this person based on "Qin Wang's Breaking the Formation Music - Pipa Music", using a total of twenty-four musical instruments from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad.

On the stage, the music began to slow down.

Some dancers staggered and fell, and the swords and guns in their hands fell to the ground. They helped each other pick up their weapons, first slowly advanced, and then slowly retreated, as if the battle was not going well.

Then the guqin was used as the background sound, and the bamboo flute was played to create a pastoral atmosphere, expressing the soldiers' attachment to their hometown. And this kind of nostalgia encourages them to fight bloody battles for their hometown and relatives.

Suddenly, the erhu imitated the sharp neighing of a war horse, and then the sound of the pipa became louder and louder.

This is when Emperor Taizong personally led the cavalry to join the battle.

The music became more passionate and the drums and trumpets sounded again. The sounds of the pipa and the guzheng mingled, seeming to imitate the fighting between two armies, and the dancers' movements became wider and wider.

"Broken! Broken! Broken!"

The dancers shouted in unison, the sound of the pipa gradually overwhelmed the guzheng, and the beat of the war drums became more and more intense.

More than a dozen musical instruments began to play in a large ensemble. The Ming army had broken through an enemy formation. The sounds of various musical instruments were mixed, creating a chaotic battlefield atmosphere.

"kill!"

The Ming army began to make a comprehensive breakthrough, and the enemy was fleeing in all directions.

The music became cheerful, led by pipa and erhu, followed by seven or eight musical instruments, as if the Ming army had been chasing the enemy for hundreds of miles.

After the climax, the music becomes soothing again, even a little sad.

The dancers supported each other, celebrating victory in the battle and grieving for their fallen comrades.

"Big victory, big victory!"

The neighing of the war horses sounded again, and Emperor Taizong returned from capturing the enemy chief alive. The sadness was instantly swept away, and the music became more magnificent.

"Snap, snap, snap!"

The audience burst into applause.

Xie Yan also clapped his hands. He didn't like this kind of singing and dancing before, but now he was so emotionally aroused that he felt like he was on the battlefield in person.

An old man named Yang Linzhi was invited to perform a solo. He was the estimator of the twelve equal temperaments and the composer of "Taizong's Breaking Formation Music of the Ming Dynasty".

This person was a disciple of Zhu Xi.

In this time and space, Zhu Xi was not only a minister of the Ministry of Industry, but also an excellent scientist.

In fact, Zhu Xi in another time and space was also a scientist, but unfortunately he was only well-known for Neo-Confucianism and Ashes.

Let’s just pick a few.

The real Zhu Xi in history discovered snail fossils on the mountain and said that the lowlands turned into high mountains.

He also wrote to his disciples to express his doubts, saying that Zhao of Fuzhou measured the angle between Beichen and the ground to be 20 degrees, but he measured it to be 24 degrees (both of them were correct, they just observed different latitudes). And continued to observe with the armillary sphere, it was concluded that the position of Polaris was not at the North Pole.

He also imagined a fake celestial instrument, in which the entire universe was designed into a huge sphere. The position of the stars was marked inside the sphere and could be rotated. You could observe the movements of the stars by drilling into the sphere.

He also said that thunder and lightning are caused by the friction and squeezing of gases. It rains when the yin and yang gases collide. Rainbows are formed when sunlight scatters rain.

In addition, Zhu Xi also studied mathematics and used mathematical methods to determine the rhythm.

Zhu Xi said that studying things leads to knowledge. He was really studying things, not just staring at bamboos like Wang Yangming.

The old man named Yang Linzhi bowed to the scholars in the audience, then hugged the guqin and said, "You're showing off your ugliness."

Ding-dong sound, mountains and flowing water.

This song "High Mountains and Flowing Waters" was remixed and modified by Yang Linzhi based on the four sections of "High Mountains" and the eight sections of "Flowing Waters" from the Tang Dynasty.

The scholars in the audience all closed their eyes and listened in rapt attention.

After the song was played, several more scholars were invited to the stage, including liberal arts and science scholars. Each picked up a musical instrument to accompany a female singer.

What he sang was a simple tune.

Those scholars who are accustomed to handling experimental equipment are actually quite professional when playing musical instruments.

What was a good academic event turned into a talent show.

Xie Yan scratched his forehead with his right index finger, wondering if he should also learn it. These big guys are so awesome!

"I'm showing my embarrassment, haha, I'm showing my embarrassment."

After the song was sung, the scholars put down their instruments, took a few steps forward and held their hands in joy.

Everyone was smiling, and they didn't think that being a guest musician would cause a loss in status. Instead, they were quite proud of being able to show off their talents.

"color!"

The medical professor next to Xie Yan suddenly cheered loudly and clapped his hands.

"Who is the old gentleman familiar with?" Xie Yan asked.

The old man pointed to the stage and said: "The third one on the right, the one who played the harp just now, is my senior brother when I was in school. He is now the dean of Lingnan Medical College, an earl, and an Emerald Bachelor. He is proficient in treating various epidemic diseases. More than a dozen pathogenic bacteria and insects were discovered.”

Xie Yan praised: "What a miracle doctor!"

The next show was a drama, and it was actually performed by a group of scholars themselves, and the clown was a chubby Rose Bachelor.

Perhaps the fat bachelor's actions were too funny, which made the scholars performing on the same stage look very unprofessional, and they all laughed during the performance. There was a lot of laughter on and off the stage, and there was no serious atmosphere of an academic conference at all.

Towards evening, the opening ceremony finally ended, followed by a dinner party in the cafeteria.

Although kerosene lamps are brighter, they have a peculiar smell when burned indoors, so they are naturally not suitable for such high-end occasions.

Candlesticks have been moved in one after another, and there are even a few large chandeliers on the beams. Each chandelier has a large number of candlesticks and reflective lampshades to focus the light.

The huge dining hall was illuminated like daylight.

The Little Emperor and the others didn't leave either, sitting at the table closest to the stage.

Well, a temporary stage was also set up for the dinner, and a professional orchestra performed some soothing Qing music.

Wine and delicacies were served one after another, including abalone and other seafood.

The waiters serving the dishes are all beautiful girls, and I don’t know where they usually work.

The vice-president of the association gave a brief speech and asked everyone to eat, drink and have fun.

Just like the opening ceremony in the afternoon, Xie Yan's banquet seats were also on the edge.

A table can seat ten people, and he and the other nine people exchange greetings, basically half of them are liberal arts scholars.

The drinking order started soon, and Xie Yan looked confused.

He didn't understand the rhythm of the oblique and oblique rhythms. Even if he knew the rules, he couldn't participate at all. Every time it was his turn, he would be punished with a drink.

The scholar at the same table laughed loudly and especially liked to tease him.

Just when he was tipsy, a scholar came over and said in a low voice: "Bachelor Xie, the old president has an invitation."

Xie Yanru was granted amnesty and quickly said goodbye to the scholars at the same table.

The old president's table was full of big shots, even the Queen Mother Ye, the young emperor, and the eldest princess were sitting there.

After he appeared, everyone looked at him with interest.

Xie Yan quickly bowed and greeted him.

"Sit down." The old president said, and there was an empty stool next to him.

Xie Yan sat down.

The old president seemed to have drunk some wine, and his face was a little rosy: "Taizu left behind the periodic table of elements, and also left behind the theory of molecules and atoms. At first, people believed it, but in the past few decades, many people have questioned it. You are not the first A person who writes molecular papers, but yours is the most unconventional.”

Xie Yan said: "Juniors can write whatever comes to mind."

The old president said: "The normal path may not work, and deviance is also a path. I have overcome all opinions and arranged a hall for you. You have two hours to explain your thesis, and you also need to answer questions from scholars. "

"Thank you, old president, for taking care of me." Xie Yan said.

The old president smiled and said: "Are you afraid? There will definitely be many top bachelors who will make things difficult for you."

Xie Yan said: "My molecular theory can be confirmed."

"Um?"

The old president's expression instantly became serious: "How to confirm?"

Xie Yan said: "This junior spent half a year making a balance. That damping paper is just the principle of a certain component of the balance."

The old president shook his head: "Nie Qi also created a damping balance. Although it is very useful, it is not enough to verify molecules and atoms."

Xie Yan said: "It's different. Scholar Nie and other scholars have been increasing the arm length of the scale. But the younger generation has the opposite idea. The balance I built shortened the arm length."

The old president was dubious: "Did you bring the balance?"

Xie Yan said: "Bring it here. Place it under the bed in the Taixue dormitory, and be guarded by four attendants in turns. I plan to take it out when I give an academic report. By the way, there are two papers, all about the new balance. "

Xie Yan was well prepared and actually took out the paper from his arms.

The old president asked someone to move closer to a standing candlestick and read immediately by the light of more than a dozen candles.

Sometimes he nodded in approval, and sometimes looked puzzled.

After reading one paper slowly, the old president put away both papers: "I am old and lack energy. I will take them home to read slowly and help you submit them to the academic journal. I will also be there to listen to your academic report on the day of your academic report."

Xie Yan bowed and said: "Thank you, old president."

The old president asked again: "Did you study liberal arts before?"

"Yes." Xie Yan said.

The old president asked again: "Haven't you passed the exam for a scholar?"

Xie Yan replied: "I haven't taken the exam yet."

The old president said: "Then you can come to Luoyang Imperial College to study, and go directly to the inner house of the Imperial College. Don't think that you have the status of a Jade Scholar and look down on teachers and classmates. Young people should be modest and cautious. If you are really good at learning, you can be promoted to the upper house to study in half a year, and maybe you can be directly awarded as a Jinshi within a year."

"Yes." Xie Yan was overjoyed.

He was worried that he was not suitable for being an official, but he wanted to try it if he really had the opportunity. Maybe he was still a genius in being an official.

At this moment, Wang Daqing was also called over and an empty stool was placed near the dining table.

Wang Daqing first saluted and greeted everyone, then turned to Xie Yan and bowed.

Xie Yan stood up and said, "Brother Shanzhi, long time no see."

Wang Daqing said happily, "Thank you for your reminder, new geometry has derived many results."

The old president was surprised, "Do you know each other? You are even friends on equal terms."

Xie Yan said, "I visited Professor Wang and asked him about his geometry paper."

The old president was even more surprised, "Do you agree with his new geometry?"

Wang Daqing said, "Mr. Xie not only agrees, but also provides me with new ideas to complete the new geometry."

The old president smiled, "You two are different, but it seems that you are still kindred spirits. I was afraid that you would be scolded too badly and become depressed, so I called you over to talk. Now it seems that I don't need to encourage you, you two are very enthusiastic. Go away!"

Xie Yan laughed and said, "Then I will go away."

Wang Daqing also bowed and left.

After they left, the old president sent someone to call other scholars. It is estimated that many people were called to talk tonight.

Before the next scholar arrived, the Grand Princess suddenly spoke up: "The fact that the two of them can talk together and complement each other shows that the strange geometry paper is meaningful."

The old president said: "Many people have deduced according to the paper, and it is mathematically valid, but all the conclusions are ridiculous. Reason tells me not to believe the nonsense in the paper, but mathematics tells me that those conclusions are correct."

While talking, another scholar was invited to chat, and the Grand Princess immediately shut up and stopped talking.

Time passed, and the banquet ended.

Xie Yan was half drunk and was helped back to the dormitory.

The royal family also left, but they did not choose to return to the city, but went to the royal garden Dongxi Garden in the eastern suburbs.

Inside the carriage.

Queen Mother Ye asked, "Have you taken a fancy to any young talent?"

The eldest princess smiled bitterly, "The right talent has already married. People like me can only be someone's second wife. Just live like this for the rest of my life. Getting married once is enough. There's no need to worry about it anymore."

Queen Mother Ye joked, "That Xie Yan is not bad. He is handsome and charming, and he is a Jade Scholar at a young age. It's a pity that he is seven years younger than you."

The eldest princess shook her head repeatedly, "I dare to think about young talents, but I dare not touch young talents. They have great prospects and look down on the princess."

"Maybe this person doesn't want to be an official," Queen Mother Ye said, "I'll ask someone to help you find out. You can't just end up alone like this, right?"

The eldest princess said, "Let's talk about the future later."

The eldest princess had a bad temper when she was a girl. She was doted on by everyone and gradually became willful and capricious.

She met the prince consort by chance and was so fascinated by him that she ran to Emperor Dingtai to arrange a marriage.

Emperor Dingtai loved his daughter, and found an excuse to inspect the Imperial College, personally test the son-in-law's knowledge, and sent people to inquire about his character. Everything was very satisfactory, but too satisfactory, because most of such outstanding young people were unwilling to marry the princess.

Forced marriage is likely to be unhappy.

Emperor Dingtai asked someone to ask about the son-in-law's ambitions, and as expected, he could only persuade his daughter to give up.

At that time, the eldest princess was young and ignorant, and she was also a little in love. Under constant pestering, Emperor Dingtai, who loved his daughter, could only try, maybe he could change the young man after marriage.

Then something went wrong.

The son-in-law went from a chic and cheerful young man to a husband with a gloomy face all day long. He didn't beat his wife or scold her, but always treated her with cold violence, which made the eldest princess depressed.

The eldest princess also lost her temper at first, but the more she lost her temper, the worse the son-in-law's attitude became.

She ran to the palace to find Emperor Dingtai to cry, how could Emperor Dingtai take care of family affairs? The only thing she could do was to call her husband to talk him over, and arrange a position for him in the Zongzheng Temple and the Imperial Academy, and even let him be a county magistrate for a year.

The eldest princess' temper gradually disappeared, and she even changed from being willful and willful to a pleasing personality.

It was still useless, and the couple only pretended to be affectionate in front of outsiders.

During the coup, the eldest princess actually did nothing.

She vaguely realized what her husband was doing, and took the opportunity to visit her father's illness to tell Emperor Dingtai everything she knew. After learning that Prince Yong was trying to stage a coup, she hurried to the palace to inform him, but she was discovered by her husband as soon as she left home and was placed under house arrest in Prince Yong's mansion for more than a month.

Empress Dowager Ye said: "You have done us a favor, so we must find you a good home no matter what."

The eldest princess smiled helplessly: "Men in the world are like that, how can there be a good home? My standards are too high, and the men I like will never marry the princess."

"There are exceptions to everything, and fate is hard to explain," said Empress Dowager Ye, "The old president thinks highly of that young man, and it seems that he really has a way to verify the molecular theory. On the day he gives his academic report, you might as well go and see what his ambitions are."

"Let's talk about it later." The eldest princess lifted the curtain of the car and looked at the endless night with an expressionless face.