There was a sea of people, shoulder to shoulder.
The Western Region Grand Festival had become a carnival for the people of Chang 'an. Not only were the merchants of the Western Region extremely enthusiastic, but the entire Western City was mobilized. With so many people entering the Western City, it was a rare business opportunity.
Meton walked on the bustling streets of the Western City, feeling the fanatical commercial atmosphere. Meton felt as if he had come to the future.
Chang 'an was indeed an international metropolis. There were close to ten thousand Hu people living in the Western City. At this moment, there were many Hu merchants with red hair and blue eyes hurrying to and fro on the streets of the Western City. The people of Chang' an were used to it.
On both sides of the street, various folk vaudeville performances were performed. It was even more lively than the temple fairs of the future.
"This is my first time in the capital and I have no money left. I have no choice but to perform. Please support me."
A gong rang out, and a middle-aged man shouted ferociously. Saber lights flashed everywhere, and the surrounding commoners immediately cheered.
"Swallowing Sword with Mouth!"
"Eighteen consecutive backflips."
"Spitting Fire with Mouth."
"Barefoot Steel Knife."
Walking on stilts, vaudeville, puppet shows, all kinds of vaudeville performances were performed. Meton walked along and saw the most primitive performances. There were not as many props in this era as there were in the future. Many of them were real martial arts.
The people of Chang 'an were also very supportive. When they met someone they liked, they would generously donate.
"Let's go. The performances of the top courtesans of Chang 'an are about to start." A group of people rushed forward.
"Then let's go. I want to see Miss Gongsun's sword dance." Many people rushed forward.
Gongsun Yue was the most famous courtesan in Chang 'an. Many people admired her but could not see her. This time, Gongsun Yue's public performance was naturally the focus of attention. Coupled with the other famous courtesans, it was naturally not to be missed.
For a moment.
Everyone rushed to the center of the Western City. It was the opening performance of the Western Region Grand Festival. Meton, who was still walking leisurely on the streets, seemed to be very unique.
"Brother Mo, don't you want to take a look? That's the most famous courtesan in Chang 'an." Li Chengqian's voice suddenly came from behind.
"So it's Brother Gao Ming!" Meton quickly turned around.
"Of course, Marquis Merton doesn't need to see it. The most famous courtesan in Chang 'an has been redeemed by him. Naturally, he can see it whenever he wants." Beside Li Chengqian, Li Lizhi, who was dressed in men's clothing, said sourly.
"Princess, you misunderstood." Meton had no choice but to explain again.
Li Lizhi suddenly looked embarrassed and said embarrassedly, "Marquis Merton is kind. I misunderstood."
Meton waved his hand and said, "Princess is too polite. I also have my own selfish motives. I want to use this incident to remind the world to pay attention to this group of poor women."
Li Lizhi suddenly understood and said, "Marquis Merton's endorsement method is to find another way for the brothel women to survive.
Meton nodded and said, "In fact, since the last time I went to the Educational Division, I have some vague doubts in my heart. It has been like a fishbone stuck in my throat.
The Confucian school advocates that the father is the leader of the son and the wife is the leader of the husband. However, it happened that the father sold the daughter and the husband sold the wife, causing a group of women to fall into the sea of misery. Is this reasonable?
Slavery has been abolished for thousands of years, but the slavery contract is still popular in the Tang dynasty. Is this legal? "
Meton's words suddenly made everyone silent. The Confucian school was the most orthodox school of thought, and the Three Principles and Five Elements were the core. However, the existence of the brothel was the biggest fatal flaw of the Confucian school. The reason why the father sold the daughter and the husband sold the wife was based on the Three Principles and Five Elements.
The rise of Legalism began with the abolition of slavery, and the brothel's slavery contract was just like a replica of slavery.
Li Lizhi's eyes suddenly turned red, and she said sadly, "These women are really poor people."
Li Chengqian, who had been educated by the Confucian school, could not help but twitch his face. After a long time, he said helplessly, "Since the Prime Minister established the Nv Lv, this is not unique to the Tang dynasty. Besides, it has existed for thousands of years, which is only reasonable."
Modun shook his head and said, "Chang 'an is the most benevolent place in the Tang Empire, but there are a lot of women who are suffering. If they were forced to do it willingly, the Mo Family would have no objections. But I'm afraid that most of them were sold here or forced into prostitution! Although the School of Mo's action can only benefit a few people, at least the School of Mo has done its part. "
"Brother Mo, I admire your righteousness," Li Chengqian said with a dignified face. Meton's words today deeply touched him and made him suddenly wake up. The Confucian school, perhaps, was not as good as it preached.
Li Lizhi's eyes flashed. As a woman, she was even more touched.
For a moment, the crowd no longer wanted to watch the sword dance. They just wandered around Xi City.
Unknowingly, the performance was over. Many people returned to the streets in high spirits. Everyone wanted to see more and were talking about it.
"This trip was really worth it. The top courtesan of Chang 'an is indeed worthy of her reputation."
"The top twelve courtesans are nothing. In my opinion, Miss Gongsun's sword dance is the best in Chang 'an. She is much better than the other courtesans. "
"Yes, I also like Miss Gongsun's sword dance."
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The people in Xi City were talking about it. However, the most popular performance was Gongsun Yue's sword dance. As for the other courtesans' performances, they only thought it was good, but had no impression of it.
"It's strange. I was lucky to see Miss Gongsun's sword dance. Although I thought it was good before, it was not as shocking as today," a rich businessman said to his companion as he passed by Meton and the other two.
His companion also nodded. He felt the same.
Meton understood. Of course, Miss Gongsun had regained her freedom and had a better understanding of the sword dance. That was why she had such a shocking performance.
In a brocade pavilion in the center of Xi City.
Twelve beautiful women surrounded Gong Sunyue with envious looks on their faces.
"Congratulations, sister. You are free from the sea of bitterness," the leading girl in yellow said with tears in her eyes.
Although none of the Courtesans had met each other, they had heard of each other's names for a long time. When the news that Gongsun Yue had been redeemed by the Village of Mo came out, it was like a clap of thunder in all the brothels in Chang 'an.
Turning over a new leaf was the biggest wish of the courtesans. However, there were very few of them. Most of them were abandoned by the brothels after they grew old and died alone.
"Thank you, sisters. I didn't expect it to be so sudden," Gongsun Yue said with emotion.
As a courtesan, the first reason was that she wanted to turn over a new leaf. Secondly, she was worried about her source of income after she turned over a new leaf. After all, they only knew how to entertain others with their looks and did not have any life skills. Many of them even returned to the brothels because of the pressure of life after they turned over a new leaf.
However, after Gongsun Yue was redeemed, she did not have such worries. She was directly invited by the Mo Family to be the spokesperson of Xie Qianchou.
Xie Qianchou was the most expensive wine in Chang 'an. It was sold throughout the Tang dynasty. As its spokesperson, she would be very prominent and would not have to worry about her livelihood.
The girls all changed the topic to the endorsement. If Gongsun Yue could succeed, it would be the best news for the courtesans in Chang 'an.
"Sisters, rest assured. For your future, Gongsun Yue will definitely succeed," Gongsun Yue said firmly.
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