The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 2066 please Li Guozhang
noon.

On the white jade square in front of the main hall of the palace.

The weather is not sunny, but it is still clear.Thanks to the absence of heavy industry pollution, the sky looks extraordinarily blue and the air is extraordinarily fresh.

More than a dozen round tables in the square have already been set up, and there are graceful court ladies waiting beside them.

Eunuch Liu and other eunuchs in charge were also waiting here, and when they saw Zhao Dongting leading the crowd over, they quickly put on a smile.

Eunuch Liu approached and said, "Your Majesty, are you going to have a banquet now?"

"Let's have a feast!"

Probably because of the wide view here, Zhao Dongting was not in such a dull mood. After speaking, he turned around and shouted to the ministers: "Everyone, take your seats!"

This round table banquet was also created by him.That said, it would be much more lively. In the past, everyone had a small couch, and even the toast had to be respected from a distance, which really lacked some taste.

"Your Majesty, please!"

Everyone bowed and said.

Zhao Dongting nodded, and sat down directly above the table in the middle of the front.

Lu Xiufu, Jun Tianfang, Le Wuhui, Zhu Zongyao, Zhao Yuluo, Zhang Shijie, and Wang Wenfu also sat down at his table one by one.These are all very particular, and the eunuch reminded them when they entered the palace.

This year, the empress, all the empresses, and the princes and princesses are not in the palace.Except for the Supervising Order Zhao and Prince Luo Zhao, the other eight county kings were not allowed to enter Beijing easily without being summoned by the emperor.

The empress dowager and the two empress dowagers also passed away.

Now in the city of Changsha, among the imperial relatives who are qualified to sit at the main table, there are only four kings.However, Li Guozhang might not even be able to come.

Among the ministers, if all the deputy commanders were assigned to the main position, they would definitely not be able to sit down.Therefore, it can only be the master order of the four provinces of supervision, law, military aircraft, and state affairs.Among them, Wen Tianxiang, the military commander, is still far away in Zhongdu.

There were nine people at each table, and when Wang Wenfu and others sat down, only one chair was left empty.This has attracted the attention of many people.

Among the people present, no matter who they are, they will never be able to appear on such an occasion in the future, which is not a small matter for Da Song.At least for this court.

Because those who can be invited here are all extremely high-status existences in the Song Dynasty.

Eunuch Liu watched everyone prepare according to their seats, clapped his hands, and said in a loud voice, "The emperor has a decree... to hold a banquet..."

"Have a... banquet..."

A group of eunuchs spread the voice.

From the corner of the main hall, beautifully dressed court ladies filed out.They all held trays in their hands, and the trays were still covered with red silk, with plates covered with covers.If you look closely, you can see that there are exquisite patterns engraved with gold wire on these plates.

In terms of the grandeur of the New Year Banquet, there is probably no scene in this world that can compare with the scene in the palace at this moment.With restrained luxury.

But now Da Song is qualified to do so.

The maids fluttered like butterflies, putting plates of dishes on each table.This process alone is very beautiful.

"Pine nuts..."

In the whole banquet, there were several rounds of fruit alone, the first round of Bawei.This pine nut is the sixth taste, Zhang Polu and Li Guozhang appeared under some palace gates in the distance.

There are many martial arts practitioners present here, with good eyesight and perception, and they quickly noticed the two walking one behind the other.

It stands to reason that the one walking in front should be Li Guozhang, but at this time, it is Zhang Polu who is walking in front.And seeing him turning his head from time to time, he presumably was urging Li Guozhang to hurry up.

More and more eyes looked at the palace gate, as if Li Guozhang was prettier than these pretty palace ladies.

It was whispering again.

Zhao Dongting coughed lightly to silence the whispers.

The crowd watched Zhang Polu and Li Guozhang get closer and closer.Zhang Polu, who was walking in front of him, felt his scalp tingle for no reason, and trotted to Zhao Dongting's side, saying, "Your Majesty, Li Guozhang has arrived."

Zhao Dongting nodded and said, "Sit down too!"

"I?"

Zhang Polu was stunned.

Although he is someone close to Zhao Dongting, he is just a little Huangmen.This kind of annual banquet, according to seniority and status, can only be watched from the sidelines.

Zhao Dongting said: "There is still a vacant seat at my table, you just sit here."

"Yes Yes."

Zhang Polu trembled, this kind of favor was really too frightening.It made his hair go numb.

Li Guozhang's back was a little bent.

I don't know when this happened, remembering before, Li Guozhang's back was still straight.

Seeing Yinger's father Li Guozhang slowly walking towards the main table, these words suddenly popped up in the hearts of many people present.

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live..."

"Finally" to the front of the main table, Li Guozhang bowed his hands and saluted Zhao Dongting.He lowered his head a little, never raised it, let alone looked to the side, and there seemed to be slight sweat on his cheeks.

"Master, please sit down..."

Zhao Dongting didn't say anything else, just let Li Guozhang sit down.

Li Guozhang raised his head, his eyes were puzzled, and then he shook his head a few times.He bowed deeply to Zhao Dongting and sat down on the empty seat beside Zhu Zongyao.

The banquet was not interrupted because of his arrival, and the maids were still carrying fruits to each table.

Zhao Dongting said loudly: "Everyone, start now..."

Then he took the lead and picked up a fruit on the table.

Three or two rounds of fruit were removed, and appetizers were served again. After several rounds, at least two quarters of an hour had passed.Finally it was time for the main course.

Plates of fragrant delicacies were served on the table, as well as fine wines, and the atmosphere was finally quite lively by this time.

After the maids poured good wine for everyone, Lu Xiufu took the lead to toast and said: "I will respect the emperor, and wish the Song Dynasty eternal glory forever..."

All the people stood up to respect Zhao Dongting.

Li Guozhang also stood up, but his eyes never made contact with Zhao Dongting.

The atmosphere became more and more lively as time went by.Alcohol is indeed the best motivator, even if all the people present here are dignified people, they are no longer restrained, talking and laughing loudly.

Chinese New Year should be easy.

At the main table, there were only two restraints, one was Zhang Polu, and the other was Li Guozhang who never said a word or looked up.

In fact, at this time, Zhao Dongting didn't need to wait for any real evidence to know whether Li Guozhang's matter was true or not.

Just looking at Li Guozhang's appearance, and thinking about the words he heard before, his heart suddenly softened.Li Guozhang has become like this, and he is also responsible.

"The king..."

Zhao Dongting shouted at Li Guozhang.

Li Guozhang raised his head reflexively, then quickly lowered his head, "At..."

The sound is low.

But this moment is enough.

Zhao Dongting saw what he wanted to see in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)