Han Shizu

Chapter 1617 Long live banquet
Not only Emperor Liu, but also the guests at the meeting listened with great interest. Everyone knows that the Han Empire is strong, rich, and prosperous today, but there is nothing more convincing than such a detailed summary statement about the specific situation.

But the ministers, especially Zhao Pu, listened very carefully, the corners of their mouths were grinning, their smiles were hard to hide, and their faces were bright.This is understandable. After all, the great man's achievements today are not only the result of Emperor Liu's entrepreneurship, but also the contribution of the ministers of the Zhu Kingdom, which complement each other.

Especially in the past ten years, the one who has really been up and running and worrying about state affairs is the crown prince, but he is Zhao Pu.Zhao Pu also knew very well that when future generations mentioned the rule of Kaibao, they would not only remember Emperor Liu, but also him. After all, he was also a veritable "Prime Minister of Kaibao", while others could only be called "Prime Minister of Kaibao". Kaibao Mingxiang", this is a gap in historical status.

Xue Juzheng was exhausted after reading a message of congratulations with ten thousand words, and his voice became even older afterward.After all, he is almost 70 years old, and this kind of "manual work" is really difficult for him.

Seeing Xue Juzheng's tired face, Emperor Liu smiled lightly and said, "It's hard for Xue Qing, you've worked hard!"

"Your Majesty speaks seriously! It is an honor for the veteran to be appointed as the Minister of Rituals!" Xue Juzheng clasped his hands and responded unevenly.

Emperor Liu nodded, cast a sidelong glance at Yan Tuo who was standing beside him, and said, "What are you doing in a daze? Hurry up and help Duke Ji to the table!"

"Yes!" Yan Tuo was stunned for a moment, quickly reacted, and responded, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Xue Juzheng, who was almost unable to stand, to lean against the seats of the princes.

Seeing that trembling appearance, Emperor Liu couldn't help turning his head, and whispered to the big talisman: "This Xue Qing is also quite old, if she insists on being brave, she can't be persuaded."

Hearing this, the big talisman also covered his lips, and said in a low voice: "This is not good for Mr. Xue to listen to. On this auspicious day, he also uses this to express his loyalty to the official family!"

Emperor Liu smiled, turned his head to look at Zhao Pu who was sitting at the head of the ministers, and said in a relaxed tone: "You guys, it's just a birthday, it's so grand, and there are so many new procedures and rituals added, look at Mr. Ji, if Tired him down, let's see how you explain!"

Emperor Liu hadn't joked with anyone for a long time. When this happened suddenly, everyone didn't react for a while, and the air was silent for a while, which made Emperor Liu a little embarrassed.

Obviously, under the long-term coercion of Emperor Liu, the bureaucrats inevitably suppressed it. On weekdays, they restrained all their emotions in front of Emperor Liu, for fear of being rude, let alone in such an occasion as the Long Live Hall.

It was Jin Wang Liu Xi who would come to do something. Hearing this, he laughed out loud.Laughter is contagious. Although many people haven't figured out where the laughter lies, some even think that Emperor Liu is dissatisfied and is blaming Zhao Pu. However, there are still some shrewd people who laugh along with it. The atmosphere in the hall is very It was soon set off to be relaxed and happy.

Zhao Pu stood up with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, I have thanked Mr. Xue for your hard work. I will come to thank you. Today is His Majesty's birthday, and His Majesty does not allow the officials to congratulate you. But when you come here alone, you always feel that the etiquette is not enough, and you feel uneasy."

Zhao Pu was very calm, and said, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, let me say a few pleasant words! On behalf of the courtiers, I wish your majesty a long and prosperous life, and wish the great man prosperity and prosperity." Forever!"

After Zhao Pu's words fell, a group of ministers immediately echoed them, and they probably felt that Zhao Pu's congratulatory speech was right in place. Not celebrating birthdays, but going to court.

Emperor Liu wanted to make the atmosphere more relaxed and harmonious, but it was obviously difficult. He was an old emperor, and no matter whether the old or new courtiers, they could only respect him.Even in this Jiaqing festival, under the smiling faces of everyone, there is still a kind of depressed emotion hidden.

Lu Duosun was also among the congratulatory crowd. Although the conflict between him and Zhao Pu had already been made public, he had to follow the crowd on such an occasion.His position was a few seats away from Zhao Pu. When he lowered his head, he deliberately stared at Zhao Pu's back twice. His eyes seemed to say: "Well, you Zhao Pu, you just coerced all the officials like this?"At least you can't represent me Luderson.
At this time, Emperor Liu was obviously in a very happy mood, and his old face was almost wrinkled. After Zhao Pu, the crown prince, clan relatives, representatives of various ministries, localities, and envoys from various countries successively congratulated Emperor Liu.

Until a group of emperors and grandchildren also came to the Danchi in an organized way, knelt down together, saluted Emperor Liu and the big talisman, and said the congratulatory words prepared by the adults neatly. These clear and childish voices also added to the Long Live Hall A touch of warmth.

Today, there are more than 20 grandsons and grandchildren of Emperor Liu, including men and women, and it is rare to gather together this time.Although they were all half-grown children, and the eldest Liu Wenyuan was only 15 years old, the sight of the house full of children and grandchildren still made Emperor Liu very pleased and happy. In his eyes, these children were also the future of the Han Empire.

"Get up!" For the grandchildren, Emperor Liu naturally didn't have to put on airs, raised his hand to them with a smile, and then said to Liu Xu's eldest son Liu Wenyuan and Liu Xi's eldest son Liu Wenhai: "Wen Yuan, you are the oldest, Wen Hai, you are the oldest!" You are familiar with the palace, so you can take your younger brothers and sisters to play, you can have fun, don't worry about the etiquette and rules in the palace today!"

"Yes!"

The emperor's grandchildren ran away happily, and the Long Live Hall seemed to be quieter all of a sudden. Of course, the musicians at the side of the hall were still playing soothing movements calmly and skillfully.

Probably because the atmosphere was getting better, Emperor Liu got up slowly and walked slowly to the not-so-high imperial steps. With his movement, the hall became really quiet. Quietly waiting for Emperor Liu to speak.

Emperor Liu was condescending and looked around. Seeing the familiar scene of the officials bowing their heads, there was no disturbance in his heart, and he was just brewing his own emotions.

After a while, I just said leisurely: "Here, first of all, I would like to thank you all, not because you came to celebrate my birthday, but because you accompanied me all the way here, all the way through the wind and rain, all the way through the thorns and thorns, it is because of you Your prime minister has just created the glory of the great man. You are all heroes of the great man and the heroes of the world.

It has been 32 years since I ascended the throne, 32 years of spring and autumn, 32 years of wind and rain.I still remember that it was in this hall back then that the late emperor entrusted me with a huge burden. At the beginning of his succession, internal and external difficulties, the country was poor and the people were poor, and the situation was extremely difficult. Entrusted, thinking about it now, I also feel a lot of emotion.

Fortunately, with the unremitting support of Qing and other loyal people, the great Han was able to survive, and overcame difficulties and obstacles along the way to create today's peaceful world.

Thirty-two years is really too long. In the long years, some people have aged, some have passed away, and the court has also changed a new look, but in my eyes, there is no distinction between old and new, only loyalty Do not rape.

Some people say that in the Han Empire, one group of people ruled the world, and another group of people ruled the world. This statement is somewhat general, but it also has some truth.

However, I remember the hero who conquered the world, and I will never forget the capable minister who ruled the world. The world will never forget, and history will never forget! "

Emperor Liu's words were a little false, half from the heart, and half purely polite. However, the ministers present, especially those noble and honorable ministers, responded particularly positively, their faces were moved, and they even burst into tears. I was afraid that Emperor Liu's speech would be interrupted, and I was afraid that I would rush out to show my loyalty to Emperor Liu.

While speaking, Emperor Liu already had a wine glass in his hand, took a few steps, and continued: "I was very moved by the announcement by Ji Cai just now, not for the parts that sing praises, but for the achievements of the great man's development and construction listed in it. What I saw was the prosperity of the great man who opened treasures, and what I saw was the well-being of all people in the world. With this, I feel that the more than 30 years of hard work have not been in vain.

I once said that the world will be leveled in 15 years, and the world will be ruled in 15 years. Now, I can also say with my head up that the original goal has been achieved.

However, when I look back, I am also old, with half a hundred years of life, my beard and hair are also half white.However, although I am old, my ambition is still there. I will continue to walk, and the big man will continue to walk, but I don’t know if all the gentlemen here still have ambition?Do you not change your mind? "

As soon as Emperor Liu finished speaking, there was a commotion in the hall, the prince's family members, honorable ministers bowed down one after another, saying that they would never change their minds and vowed to follow His Majesty to the death.
"I won't say much more, thousands of words are in this wine!" Emperor Liu raised his head, and then drank the wine in the glass very boldly. Of course, if the wine glass is bigger, it can add a bit of pride .

Soon, this royal banquet in the name of celebrating the birthday officially began.Inside and outside the Long Live Hall is a high-end stage, which is glamorous and colorful. Emperor Liu and his ministers are the protagonists of this stage. In a harmonious atmosphere, everyone is acting.
(End of this chapter)