Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Liu Yan said it with a bit of arrogance, but Cheng Ming Jianzuo was taken aback.

In fact, there is no such thing as princes and princes from various kingdoms. It is purely that Liu Yan, as the king of subjugation, is a lucky prince who is oppressed everywhere in the same circle.After finally meeting someone with a lower status than myself, I instinctively like him and want to make friends with him.In this way, the two of them will have more face when they walk together.

Cheng Ming Jianzuo, the Murakami Emperor, is not a stupid person, but as a puppet, he has lost his real power since he ascended the throne, and he is a mascot in Japan.His vision and thoughts were trapped in the palace, so that when he arrived in Bianjing, he was at a loss.

Luo Youdu also has an instinctive dislike for the Japanese country, and he doesn't care about Chengming Jianzuo, which makes it difficult for the other party to integrate into the life of Bianjing.

Cheng Ming Jianzuo saw that Liu Yan wanted to support him, so he hurriedly hit the snake and put it on the stick, bowed deeply and said: "I'm just here for the first time, and I live far away overseas. I don't know the etiquette of the heavenly court. I hope Master Hou can give me some pointers."

Liu Yan was very satisfied with Cheng Ming Jianzuo's humility, and said softly: "If you want to get along here, you must first please His Majesty. As long as Your Majesty is happy, you can do whatever you want. Back then..."

He wanted to say that he was Uncle Enshe at the beginning because he made the God Arm Bow and was promoted to the Marquis of Fortune, but after thinking about it, although the Marquis of Disobedience sounds ugly, he is still a Marquis. Changed the topic and said: "That, that is the one named Li Yu in front. This brat just wrote an article for His Majesty, which pleases His Majesty, and now he is walking sideways in Bianjing."

Li Yu's father, Li Jing, has passed away, and Li Yu succeeded the title of Marquis of Nanhun.

Based on Li Yu's contribution to the promotion of the Central Plains culture, coupled with his contribution to persuading Li Jing to surrender, Luo Youdu promoted him to the title, and now he is the Duke of Laizhou.

Liu Yan was full of jealousy and hatred, thinking that it would be great if he was like Qian Hongchu and directly surrendered to the land, and it would be great if he had a prince in his body, and he was so angry in his heart.

Cheng Ming Jianzuo rolled his eyes, and hurriedly asked, "I don't know what article it is?"

He is conceited and talented, and he is also a well-known cultural expert in Japan. He wrote "Qingliangji", which was praised by all the nobles in Heianjing, and he still has a certain degree of confidence in his literary talent.

Li Yu can use an article to please His Majesty, why can't he?
Chengming Jianzuo has won the three flavors of national tradition, can bend and stretch, when Baijiangkou suffered a disastrous defeat, he has been a grandson for many years, but now he is just going back to the old road.There is nothing wrong with being a grandson as long as you can live well.

Liu Yan thought for a while, then felt embarrassed again, and said, "It's better you don't know."

Cheng Ming Jianzuo was a little bit reluctant, and asked again and again.

Liu Yan had no choice but to say four words: "Words to discuss the Japanese."

Cheng Mingjian scratched his head in embarrassment.

Liu Yan saw that the other party wanted to please Luo Youdu, and rolled his eyes, thinking about it.

There were too many people accompanying Luo Youdu to sacrifice, and the two little people chattering behind did not attract much attention.

There was also a person in the back of the civil servants looking around in the crowd. He was dressed in a red robe, with serious eyes, lingering on everyone's body, as if he wanted to imprint him in his mind.

Even if the sacrifice is over, the officials will leave in an orderly manner.

The man in the red robe still looked around to himself, showing no intention of retreating.

"Brother Hong Zhong, what are you looking at, looking around?"

A mellow voice came from behind.

The man in the red robe was Gu Hongzhong who had returned from the Koryo battlefield. This time he was ordered to draw a detailed map. It took him two years to travel all over the Haidong Peninsula and draw a detailed map.The reason for returning to Beijing this time is because my mother is sick and needs to come back to take care of her. Otherwise, she plans to travel all over the Northeast and map out the newly acquired territories of the Dayu court in detail.

Gu Hongzhong's newly drawn maps are extremely detailed, far superior to the old maps stored in the store. Luo Youdu Longyan Dayue was promoted to Zhongshu Sheren and Hanlin Bachelor.

Gu Hongzhong said in a low voice: "Brother Dingchen, this time I went out with the army, drew a map, and reduced the landscape to the brush strokes, and unexpectedly got a lot of feelings. The day before yesterday, I had a drink with Shu Da and Xing He, and the two of them took out each other's paintings. Make a big shock."

This person named Dingchen is exactly the same name as Xu Xuan with Han Xizai, and he is also a good person with outstanding literary talents.

Xu Xuan stood behind Gu Hongzhong, watching Gu Hongzhong's every move, but compared to Liu Yan and Cheng Ming Jianzuo, as a celebrity in the south of the Yangtze River, he was more courteous, so he endured his curiosity and did not ask questions until Only after the sacrifice was over did he make a sound.

Xu Xuan smiled lightly and said, "It's natural. Your Majesty attaches equal importance to both literary and military skills. He also attaches great importance to calligraphy and painting. There are painters from the north and the south gathered in Bianjing, and they exchanged and explored with each other. Their skills are getting deeper and deeper, especially Shu Da's "Taishan Trail" , see the big from the small, just look at a small path, and you will have the feeling of a small world."

Shu Da and Xinghe in the two populations are Dong Yuan and Xu Xi respectively.Both of these two are rare painters in the world. Dong Yuan is the originator of the Southern School of landscape painting. He is good at landscape painting and has a strong brushwork. Flowers, bamboos, trees, cicadas, butterflies, grasses and insects are the representatives of the two schools of flower and bird painting in the Five Dynasties and the early Song Dynasty.

Gu Hong is a well-known painter in Jiangnan, and his relationship with each other is extremely good.

"Yes!" Gu Hongzhong was also beaming, and said, "I also love "The Path to Mount Tai". This painting will surely go down in history and become the representative work of Brother Shu Da." He said a little embarrassed, and said: " Since returning to His Majesty, I have devoted myself to official career, and there have been no good works published for many years. Seeing that all of you friends have improved their painting skills, and all of them have good works published, I am quite moved. Brother Ding Chen should know that a certain person is best at drawing characters, and today he sacrifices. Civil and military officials are all famous There are no less than a hundred ministers and warriors accompanying the envoys, as well as the surrendered princes and kings, if such a magnificent scene can be painted, it will not be beautiful."

Xu Xuan suddenly realized, and then hesitated: "It's not right, people are no more than dead things. If you want to paint this grand occasion in the painting, how can you draw the subtle expressions of the people? Instead, you can shrink the characters to draw the whole picture. Brother Ke Hongzhong What he is best at is expression and attitude, without the subtle gestures of the characters, he cannot give full play to his strengths."

Gu Hongzhong said: "I have figured out a solution. You don't have to draw just one picture, you can choose the key points, draw a few more pictures, and use the method of narrative to piece them together."

Xu Xuan clapped his palms and laughed loudly: "It's wonderful, I look forward to Brother Hongzhong's masterpiece."
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Luo Youdu took off his robe, let out a long breath, and sat down on the bed, stretching his limbs greatly.

This sacrifice is not much easier than fighting. Wearing a heavy crown and a high crown, the head cannot be tilted, the feet cannot move, and you have to follow the process step by step. You can hardly drink water or rest. After the whole process, the whole process is complete. Everyone is tired.

After slowing down for a while and recovering a little energy, Luo Youdu said, "How are the preparations for the banquet?"

After this sacrifice, there will be a huge banquet.

Just like the company's year-end dinner in the future, eating this meal is the much-anticipated annual holiday.

Officials of the fifth rank and above, as well as princes and kings who have surrendered to the envoys of various countries, are all in the ranks of the banquet.

Lu Yuqing, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, said: "Everything is ready, and the banquet will start when the time comes."

Luo Youdu nodded in satisfaction, said, "I'm at ease when you're doing business" and let Lu Yuqing go down.

This Lu Yuqing is the grandson of Lu Yan, the judge of the Henghai Navy, and the eldest son of Lu Qi, the servant of the Ministry of War. He also has a younger brother named Lu Duan, who is the prime minister who is confused about trivial matters but not confused about major ones.The two brothers are rare talents, one serves as a minister in Beijing, and the other serves as a governor in a local area. Both have made great contributions to the court and are worthy of trust.

After a short rest, at dusk, Luo Youdu got the news that the guests had arrived, so he lifted his spirits and came to Shengping Building, the banquet hall in the palace.

Shengping Building is the largest banquet hall in the palace, which can hold [-] banquets and support thousands of people.

When he walked out from the inside, civil and military officials and envoys from various countries stood up and saluted and said hello.

The banquet was divided into left and right sides, with Dayu officials on the left and envoys from various countries on the right.

Sitting at the top left is undoubtedly Qian Hongchu.

The former King of Wuyue had unparalleled treatment in the Dayu Dynasty, and he was the chief of all the banquets he attended.

Qian Hongchu was favored but not arrogant or impetuous, he restrained his descendants, kept himself in order, and even cut off contact with the old officials of Wuyue in the past. This is the most commendable.

It was also because of this that after so many years, the favor of the Qian family has not diminished in the slightest.

Below Qian Hongchu are the temple prime ministers and many princes.

As for the column of envoys, the top one is undoubtedly the envoy of Chenla.As a country that accepts Dayu's garrison, it is a country of brothers for granted.

No matter what the strength is, it must be the top.

"Everyone is free, the New Year is festive, farewell to the old and welcome the new, everyone, drink to your heart's content, and I will celebrate the New Year with you!"

Amidst the congratulations, the music and dance programs arranged by the Jiaofang Division were also presented one by one.

With the prosperity of rites and music, the programs of Jiaofang Division have gradually become more colorful.This time, Khitan, Mongolia, Goryeo, and Wa were destroyed, and a batch of local programs derived from them were also introduced.

In addition to the unique music and dance of the Central Plains, Sanyue of Khitan, Jiaodai of Mongolia, Hwarang of Goryeo, Waka of Wa Kingdom, etc. are also introduced, which have a special taste.

Of course, the most popular is Zhongyuan's "Neon Clothes and Feather Dress Dance". After all, Li Longji is a good player when it comes to playing.

Beautiful music and graceful beauties all attract everyone's attention.

Luo Youdu looked at the people pushing cups and exchanging cups, and unexpectedly found that one person was incompatible with the banquet.

If Gu Hongzhong was a bystander carefully observing everything in the hall, he didn't blend into the banquet at all.

Luo Youdu was about to ask aloud, but he heard someone say: "Today is a happy day, and the two of us are willing to perform a show for His Majesty!"

Luo Youdu withdrew his thoughts and looked for his reputation, but he saw Liu Yu walking out with Cheng Ming Jianzuo.

Cheng Ming Jianzuo always felt that Liu Yan was being cheated, but at this time he could not tolerate him backing down, so he said bravely: "I would like to dance a song for Your Majesty to cheer up."