Han Shizu

Chapter 1065 It turns out this is a feast
Those who are qualified to roll their names in the Chongyuan Hall are all people above Marquis, plus some high-ranking honorary officials, it took an hour to finish the reading.And the atmosphere in the temple has entered a slightly weird atmosphere, and the weirdness is the strange ups and downs of people's hearts.

Facts have proved that everyone's attention is not on the banquet, the banquet is full of banquets, except for the wine and water, the meat dishes have not touched a chopstick, and all eyes are on Lu Yin and Shi Xizai who read out.

The situation at the banquet is like this, A does not move, B does not move, C follows, and the rest of the people do not move. The people in the hall are seated safely, and the people outside the hall also sit quietly to accompany them.Even though my stomach is empty, I sit and watch the delicious food go cold.

Seeing that the scene was so serious, it was Emperor Liu who broke it with a word, and said with a smile, "Aren't you hungry? The food and drink are cold, but I'm hungry, let's go!"

"Pass down my oral order, so that all the ministers inside and outside the hall and banquets should stop sitting and move their mouths!" Liu Chengyou ordered to Yantuo again: "Mingshang Food Bureau will prepare some hot food and warm wine!"

"Yes!"

Driven by Emperor Liu, the imperial banquet was back on track again, and the atmosphere became really lively. Regardless of the frustrated or the proud, at this time, only wine can be used to talk, or maybe the stomach is hungry, and those cold wine and vegetables can also be enjoyed Have relish.

With the sound of ceremonies and music, singing and dancing, the lights are brightly lit, cups are pushed and changed, and people's voices are like a wave, only this is the prosperous scene of the royal banquet in the Chongyuan Palace.During this process, a group of painters represented by Huang Quan and Gu Hongzhong, each according to a case, while drinking, observed and recorded the characters and scenes inside and outside the central hall.
Naturally, they have a political mission. They want to record the prosperity of the moment. Apart from the description in words, there is nothing more intuitive than pictures.However, if you want to completely record the grand event of Chongyuan Palace, you need enough painters to co-author, and you need enough pen power and painting skills.

Huang Quan was a well-known court painter in Sichuan and Sichuan, and he was the director of painting people and scenes. Gu Hongzhong, the one who painted "Han Xizai's Night Banquet Picture", came to Beijing with Li Yu and was arranged in the Imperial Academy. It's time for him to show his talent.However, the mentality when drawing this picture is of course different. Looking at the Han court from the perspective of a vassal, we can expect to create another famous painting handed down from generation to generation.
The smell of wine gradually permeated the air, and Emperor Liu also began to indulge in it.First, the representatives of all the heroes offered a toast to Emperor Liu to thank him.Then there are representatives of civil servants, representatives of military generals, the prince's children, clan, relatives, various states, envoys, vassals, and vassals.
This group of people alone made Emperor Liu a little overwhelmed. He restrained himself at first, but then he got drunk, and when he got emotional, he gradually let go of his airs and acted more casually.

Liu Chengyou's mood was really happy, the situation in the palace was imprinted in his mind, he was now guessing the inner thoughts of his officials, he just wanted to relax and have a drink.

"Follow me to pay respects to the ministers!" Picking up his glass, Liu Chengyou greeted Liu Yang.

At this time, Liu Yang, like a mascot, sat on the food table with a smile on his face. From the beginning to the end, he only had a drink with everyone, and touched the wine glass when toasting Emperor Liu.On such an occasion, only Emperor Liu was the only protagonist, and he, the crown prince, was in an embarrassing situation.

According to the rules, civil and military officials should also pay respects to the prince, but the reality is that they did not, and only a few courtiers such as Dou Yi and Liu Wensou took the initiative.This is the first time since he became the prince that Liu Yang feels a little uncomfortable. Perhaps, it is also because he is getting older.

In fact, Liu Chengyou and Liu Yang, father and son, have to start to adapt and get used to a gradually growing prince.As for Emperor Liu, he seemed to be aware of Liu Yang's embarrassing state.

When the emperor and the crown prince walked down the imperial steps, the atmosphere in the palace became even more enthusiastic.On the other side, Concubine Gao glanced at her for a while. She was still depressed and depressed. Of course, she was not depressed about Emperor Liu's love for Liu Yang, but because of her late father Gao Xingzhou's failure to be included in the list of 24 heroes. And feel dissatisfied.

Although he passed away a little early, according to the existing "standards", Gao Xingzhou, king of Linqing, is definitely qualified.In particular, Fu Yanqing, Zhe Congruan, and Guo Wei are also the head of the country, why would Gao Xingzhou be omitted? Thinking of this, how can Concubine Gao feel happy.

Of course, how could Emperor Liu forget Gao Xingzhou?However, with Gao Huaide on the list, Gao Xingzhou must be removed. Emperor Liu's consideration was as simple as that.Just like if Chai Rong still had the surname of Guo, then Guo Wei would definitely not be selected. Emperor Liu also paid more and more attention to things like name.

On the other hand, how can the so-called 24 meritorious officials be determined entirely according to merit and seniority?
Certainly not!

Why are there nine civil servants?Why are people like Li Shaoyou and Wu Xingde who obviously can't convince the public included?Why seal 24 people, only 18 people are alive, and there are still several people who are old or weak?
If you carefully consider these questions, you will find that Emperor Liu is still the same Emperor Liu.
Concubine Gao Guifei is a woman after all, some things are beyond her ability to see clearly, but she is not a political idiot either, at least she knows that Emperor Liu cannot be offended, and the things set by Emperor Liu cannot be challenged.

When she looked at her son, her plump chest seemed to be trembling with an uncontrollable anger. Liu Xi didn't have the burden of Liu Yang, and she was drinking happily. Together with Liu Fang, the two brothers were shoulder to shoulder, okay? Be happy, and try to lure my younger sister Liu Jian to drink
Perhaps Concubine Gao's gaze was too penetrating. Liu Xi felt something, turned around and noticed her mother's gaze, shrank her neck, and hurriedly dragged Liu Fang to toast her relatives and elders.

Today, several older princes can be regarded as important supporting roles. Emperor Liu has conferred titles on them. Liu Xu is the Duke of Qin, Liu Xi is the Duke of Jin, and Liu Fang is the Duke of Zhao. Obviously, he has also prepared for these sons. More opportunities to exercise.As for the rest, apart from Liu Min's heir to King Wei, even Liu Yun, the fifth son who attracted Liu Chengyou's attention, didn't express anything.

On Emperor Liu's side, however, he paid respects to those who were frustrated, such as Han Tong, saying that he was still the leader of the army.

For example, Wang Pu, if he had not been placed in the local area for training and stayed in the central government, perhaps Wang Pu would have a different status.For him, Emperor Liu mainly encouraged him, and his reuse was imminent, and the future Han dynasty belonged to him.

For example, Li Chongju, as an envoy of martial arts, is in charge of the eyes and ears of the world. His position is humble but powerful, and he has held this position for a full ten years. With Emperor Liu's suspicion, if he hadn't done a good job, how could he have stayed so long.Just like his name, this is a courtier who abides by the rules.For him, Emperor Liu felt that the title of Duke of Wuxiang was a bit of a treat, but Li Chongju told Liu Chengyou that the reward for him was too heavy to be deserved.

There is also Wang Quanbin, who probably knows the depression in his heart. Emperor Liu said directly that he should refrain from haste and impetuosity, protect his body, and wait for a good opportunity.

In the hall, there is another group, namely the surrendered officials represented by Meng Chang and Li Yu. These people are arranged together, and the atmosphere is also very strange.The title of King Nanping was downgraded to Duke Nanping, and Gao Baorong was changed to Gao Jichong. This young man who was only 20 years old had no way of doing anything about it. Fortunately, the title and property he inherited were enough for him to enjoy wealth for a lifetime.

Meng Chang’s Zhao Guogong was also recaptured to Liu Fang and changed to Guangping Gong; Li Yu’s Peng Guogong didn’t enjoy it for long and became Guang’an Gong; and Li Congyi, the Duke of Xi, was directly demoted to Jinchenghou. He can't even talk about the king of subjugation, and now there is no need to be too generous to buy people's hearts.

There is also Shi Chonggui, the former ruler of the world, Jin Shaodi Shi Chonggui, who was released during the first peace talks between the Han and Liao Dynasties, trying to disturb the audience.As a result, Emperor Liu graciously sent people to greet him, and named him the Duke of Huaiguo. The lord of the world, tell your true destiny, stand high
Of course, after going through so many hardships, Shi Chonggui, who is almost 50 years old, will not have any extra thoughts. It is a great fortune to be able to be a big man in Yong'an.

For these people, Emperor Liu also toasted them with a kind gesture.And, interestingly, Liu Yu, who was renamed Marquis of Yongle, was very respectful and joyful, and he was the one who took the most initiative.The reason why Liu Yu is active is also simple. Everyone is a vassal, and their titles are still higher than him. If you don't take the initiative, won't you be compared?
In the constant mingling of wine and wine, Emperor Liu was rarely drunk, and fell drunk in the magnificent mountains and mountains and the infinite scenery he created.
(End of this chapter)