Han Shizu

Chapter 561
As the emperor and the host of the imperial banquet, Liu Chengyou is the only protagonist in the hall, and his every move draws everyone's attention. When he stood in front of Yao Yuanfu, everyone subconsciously stopped their actions and turned their attention to this side.

Gong Ji, who was performing the dance, stopped her dancing posture, moved gracefully, and retreated to the two sides one by one to wait. The musicians who added to the fun also stopped playing, and the hall suddenly became quiet.

The wine glass in the emperor's hand only gestured forward. Seeing this, Yao Yuanfu also stood up, holding the glass in both hands to respond swiftly.

Looking at Yao Yuanfu behind the back of the two drinking a cup, Liu Chengyou said: "Mr. Yao is old, but his muscles and bones are not weakened, his appearance is strong, and his appearance is not lost. He is known as the contemporary Lianpo. Come on, there is more than that!"

Yao Yuanfu is a person who refuses to accept his old age, and on weekdays, others praise him for his health and vigor, and everyone is overjoyed.At this time, hearing the emperor praise him so much, his face did not hide his joy, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty praises him so much, I am ashamed of myself!"

"However, Lord Yao is already seventy years old. These years, he is still engaged in conquests. This time, in the battle of Donghe Village, he put on his armor and went into battle. He took the lead, fought on horses, and died. I heard that I feel his loyalty and purity. Sighing at his bravery, but thinking about it carefully, I am truly ashamed of it. You are an elder and respected by everyone, I really can't bear that you risk your death at such an advanced age!"

Hearing the emperor's "emotional" confession, Yao Yuanfu cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty's sympathetic heart, I am grateful for it, and the only thing I can say is high. Although I am old and old, there are places that His Majesty can use, and I will never avoid it." Scourge!"

"Yaoqing is always strong and strong!" Liu Chengyou smiled.

He signaled Yao Yuanfu to sit down, changed a glass of wine, Liu Chengyou turned around and walked in front of Shi Kuangyi, raised his glass to invite him, and drank it down.

Between the faces, there is still a gentle look. Liu Chengyou said: "Since the middle Tang Dynasty, the land of Hexi has been gradually lost, and the Central Plains have declined, so that the great Han rivers and mountains have fallen into the hands of barbarians. Up to now, the vastness of China Actually take Jingyuan as the frontier.

Shi Qing has been guarding Jingyuan for more than ten years, with unswerving determination to appease the people and appease the barbarians, control violence and chaos, resist foreign aggression and enemy bandits, and maintain the peace of the region. He has made great contributions to the country and the people. I am extremely grateful! "

Looking west from Jingyuan, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains have fallen into the hands of Hulu. After more than ten years of watching, I have a little volunteering, and I have some feelings for the emperor's words.

Facing Liu Chengyou's praise, Shi Kuangyi couldn't help being moved, and replied: "I only do my duty to keep a piece of peace for the country and society. However, for many years, the miscellaneous captives rebelled and surrendered. I am so ashamed!"

"Shi Qing is serious!" His eyes fell on Shi Kuangyi's face, with a strange paleness between his faces, Liu Chengyou asked with concern: "Shi Qing suffered a serious illness before, how is his health now?"

"Your Majesty is concerned about it. Once the old illness breaks out, there are medicines and stones to treat it and alleviate it!" Shi Kuangyi said, and couldn't help coughing a few times.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou couldn't help sighing: "It's my fault for Shi Qing to work on state affairs while sick, and to administer military affairs!"

After speaking, he took a glass of wine from Zhang Dejun, and Liu Chengyou walked up to Zhao Hui, still at the same rhythm.

"I think back in those days, Khitan invaded, the Central Plains fell, and all the people in the world suffered. Although the first emperor occupied Hedong, his future was uncertain. Zhao Qing killed Hu Jubing in Shanzhou and advocated righteousness. Then the Hedong army came out. Within half a year, they drove out Khitan, Dingding Central Plains, rebuilding rivers and mountains. The prosperity of the great man is the power of the public." After only drinking these three cups of wine, Liu Chengyou's cold noodles were also stained by alcohol, and the conversation became more and more intense, and the mood was full of emotion: " Thinking about it so far, it seems like it was yesterday!"

Zhao Hui also echoed, revealing a touch of reminiscence: "At the beginning, the old minister just felt the mighty virtue of the ancestors and didn't want to be enslaved by Khitan, so it's not enough to do a little bit of power!"

"What is it to be open-minded and unrestrained, Mr. Zhao is!" Liu Chengyou pointed to Zhao Hui and praised the Jiedu army envoys present.

Zhao Hui naturally acted modestly, ashamed of himself.

"When I personally conquered Hezhong, when I met Li Shouzhen, Zhao Qing was still radiant and energetic!" Looking at Zhao Hui, Liu Chengyou sighed slightly: "We have seen each other for so many years, but my temples are full of frost. These years, guarding Fengxiang, We have never slacked off in defending borders against insults, governing the government and keeping the people safe, and every strand of hair added is a proof of hard work for the country. In my heart, I am very grateful!"

The emperor's words were so sweet and considerate, but Zhao Hui was not overjoyed, his face was moved, but his heart remained cautious, and the changes in his expression and behavior were all in line with Liu Chengyou's words.

Next, An Shenqi, Liu Chongjin, Wang Jing, and Zhang Yanwei each had a cup, and Liu Chengyou fully recounted his contributions and added a lot of praise.What's a little unusual is that Liu Chengyou didn't make a special toast to Zhe Dejian, Li Wanchao, and Yang Ye, either because he forgot, or because he couldn't drink enough.

Putting down the wine glass, Liu Chengyou's face was already flushed, he looked around, his eyes were drunk, and he said loudly: "The gentlemen sitting here are all pillars of the Han Dynasty, the pillars of the imperial court, they have made great achievements in calming the place, guarding the frontier defense. These years, despite the wind and rain, hard work, hard work, There is the Qingping of the Great Han. However, it is not my original intention to make the princes burdened with the king's affairs for a long time, and toil in the case. I want to relieve their hard work. I can't express my gratitude for the many years of meritorious service of the princes, even though they are high-ranking officials."

In a state of drunkenness, Liu Chengyou said the most important and straightforward sentence tonight, and in the blink of an eye, he quietly observed the expressions of everyone, with different expressions.

Looking back, Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun to fill a glass of wine again, gestured left and right, and said with a smile: "It's rare to see you in Tokyo, and I'm very happy today, so I talked a lot, so don't blame me. Come on, let's meet again Drink this cup to fulfill the friendship between the monarch and his ministers, please!"

After drinking another glass of wine, Liu Chengyou's figure was already shaking a little. With the support, he went back to the imperial case and signaled for him to play music and dance again in the hall.
Afterwards, Liu Chengyou, who was overwhelmed with alcohol, left the table first, and ordered that all the festivals be enjoyed to the fullest, and at the same time, it was also a chance for them to connect with each other.

The moment he stepped out of the Long Live Hall, Liu Chengyou slowly stood up straight, his face was still drunk, but not drunk, his eyes were clear, but the performance of everyone just now appeared in his mind.

Walking slowly between the corridors, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked Zhang Dejun: "Mr. Yao Yuanfu is famous for his generosity. Although he has an open-minded temperament, he is not known as domineering. Why was he so presumptuous and rude at the banquet?"

Hearing this question suddenly, Zhang Dejun thought for a while, and replied: "He is the governor of another state. He supports the army and has the power of a town. He doesn't practice court etiquette on weekdays. Maybe it's because of drunkenness, forget the rules!"

Liu Chengyou asked again: "Do you think, am I drunk?"

"The official body is drunk, but the heart is not drunk!" Zhang Dejun responded.

"Zhang Dejun, you are smart again!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Fear suddenly appeared on his face, and he hurriedly said: "I ask the officials to forgive you for your small nonsense!"

Liu Chengyou smiled even more, looking at him: "Why are you panicking, I always like talking to smart people!"

"Go to Kunming Hall tonight!" Liu Chengyou ordered, and hurried away.

Being frightened by the emperor again, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but wiped the fine sweat from his brow, he didn't care much, and hastened to keep up.

In fact, in Liu Chengyou's eyes, Yao Yuanfu's presumptuousness was a bit deliberate, more like a temptation to test his mind as an emperor.Liu Chengyou thinks that he performed well.

For tonight's imperial banquet, he has already spoken more straightforwardly. If there is no accident, it is time to receive feedback in the next three or two days.

On the side of the Long Live Hall, after the emperor left, within a quarter of an hour, all the festivals dispersed one after another.The father and son of the Zhe family returned home together. On the way, Zhe Dejian couldn't help but said to the old father: "If it is as the father said, the Son of Heaven intends to relieve power!"

Zhe Congruan looked very calm: "It's expected, but I don't know what choice these people will make in the end. But no matter what, it's hard to go back to the old job!"

"Father, can I still go back to Fuzhou?" Zhe Dejian asked hesitantly.

"You know that you, Li Wanchao, and Yang Ye were omitted when the emperor toasted in the palace just now?" Zhe Congruan said, "Stay in Tokyo for a while, at least after the concubine gives birth. The situation in De Mansion has almost stabilized."

Hearing what the old father said, Zhe Dejian understood and felt relieved.He is not yet 40 years old, he is in his prime, and he doesn't want to die at this age.

"Do you know how the emperor evaluates you?" Zhe Congruan said suddenly.

Zhe Dejian immediately became interested, and wanted to hear how the emperor praised himself.Facing his expectant eyes, Zhe Congruan said: "The emperor said that you know the strategy of war, have courage, and you can control one side!"

"So, I will still be used!" Zhe De's face showed a touch of joy.

Zhe Congruan thought about it for a while, and said, "After you go back to the north, your brother Deyuan will be transferred away!"

(End of this chapter)