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Chapter 95 Banquet
The "Luming Banquet" is a banquet for new imperial examination candidates after the provincial examination. It started in the Tang Dynasty and continued to be used in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.According to the "New Book of Tang: Election Records", the "Luming Banquet" was a kind of banquet held by local officials in the Tang Dynasty for local new imperial examination candidates, usually on the day after the announcement of the results.

The "Luming Banquet" is named after the "Luming" from "The Book of Songs" is played at the banquet to add to the fun.

The Luming Banquet got its name from the royal meal that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty entertained the imperial examination students with "deer" as the main candy.The deer has always been revered as a fairy beast, and the image is a rare talent; the emperor is the son of heaven, and "ming" means a gift from heaven, so this imperial meal where the emperor is the east and the gifted man is the guest is called "Luming Banquet", which means The feast of the emperor looking for and emphasizing talents.

The three of He Yuzhu also prepared some delicious dishes today: Stir-fried Suckling Pigeon--Honghu Soaring to the Sky; Roasted Pork Belly with Bamboo Bamboo Tubes--Gao Fengliang's ambition is unwavering;

Steamed Sea Bass—Take the lead and be happy; Study hard for ten years in the cold window—Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Bean Sauce and Sliced ​​Meat; Leave the smoke and clouds outside the threshold—Steam with Beans and Beef Brisket; The number one scholar and the pillar of the country;

Boiled Jiwei Shrimp——Fuyuan with good fortune; steamed pork ribs with glutinous rice—you can’t be afraid of being broken into pieces; mandarin fish with peach blossoms and flowing water——cherry orchid mandarin fish; keep your innocence in the world—cold new lotus root; like a fish in water, everything goes smoothly—Jingzhou Fish cakes; these dishes filled a large table.

After the dishes are served, the senior Guan Laozi will be invited to talk with the broken ones, and the two will read the poem "Deer Ming" together. The first sentence is: "Yo Yo Lu Ming, the apple of the wild food". "Yo Yo Luming, Song of the Wild Food". "Yo Yo Luming, the sweetness of the wild food."

It means that the deer will not forget its companions when it finds delicious food, and calls out "Yoyou" to greet the same kind to eat together. People think this is a kind of virtue.

After Mr. Guan and Potty Hou recited the poem "Deer Crying", they respectively gave a few words of encouragement to Bai Zirui, wishing him success in his studies and becoming a pillar of the country as soon as possible.

After the two finished speaking, Ye Lingzhi and Cai Quanwu, as close relatives, expressed their gratitude to the neighbors, relatives and friends who came to congratulate Bai Zirui, and then asked Mr. Guan to move his chopsticks first to prepare for the banquet.

Seeing that Mr. Guan was the first to move the chopsticks, and when everyone picked up the chopsticks and was about to start eating, a few people came from the courtyard. Bai Zirui took a closer look and saw that Director Wang, the street office aunt, led two staff members to the courtyard.

Since the first uncle Yi Zhonghai was ruined by Bai Zirui's exposure of his true colors, he was no more than a fake in the courtyard and was treated as a transparent person by the people in the courtyard. Therefore, for more than a year, any trivial things in the yard were found by the second uncle Liu Haizhong. He helps mediate.

When Liu Haizhong saw Director Wang, the aunt of the street office, bringing people to the courtyard, he quickly stood up and greeted him and said politely: "Director Wang, hello! May I ask why you come to our courtyard?"

Director Wang said with a smile: "Lao Liu, your courtyard has a top scorer in the Beijing college entrance examination. Not only is your courtyard honorable, but it is also an honor for our street office. I am here to congratulate and condolence him on behalf of the street office."

Liu Haizhong nodded and bowed his head and said, "It's all because of Director Wang's good leadership, his strong support for the educated youth returning to the city to take the college entrance examination, and creating various convenient conditions for them to study with peace of mind, Zirui can achieve such results."

When Director Wang heard Liu Haizhong's flattering words, he frowned and said in a low voice, "Old Liu, you're exaggerating. I've met this young man, Bai Zirui. It's all because of his hard work that he became the top scorer in the Beijing college entrance examination." I got it from my homework and exams, so I don't need to put gold on my face like this."

Liu Haizhong didn't expect that when he flattered him, he patted the horse's leg, causing Director Wang's displeasure. He said in a panic, "Yes... yes! Director is right!"

Director Wang urged: "Old Liu, quickly bring me to meet Comrade Bai Zirui. I also want to congratulate, condolence and commend him on behalf of the street."

Liu Haizhong hurriedly brought Director Wang to the main table made by Bai Zirui, and said to Bai Zirui, "Zirui, Director Wang is here to congratulate you on behalf of the street."

As soon as Bai Zirui stood up, Director Wang took the first step forward and took his hands and said affectionately: "Young man, the first time my aunt saw you, I thought you were a good-looking talent. I really didn't misjudge you. Now I have passed the exam in the capital city." The top scorer in the college entrance examination has added luster to our street, and I would like to congratulate you on behalf of our street."

After she finished speaking, she let go of her hand and took an envelope from the staff behind her. Bai Zirui smiled and said, "This is the 500 yuan rewarded by our street for your university living expenses. I hope you will continue to work hard in your future studies. Become a pillar of the country as soon as possible."

Seeing Ye Lingzhi nodding slightly, Bai Zirui took it over with confidence, and said gratefully: "Thank you, aunt! Thank you for taking care of me from the street. I will definitely live up to your expectations, and I will serve the country with success."

The people in the courtyard could see this scene and were very envious. 500 yuan was their annual salary. After returning home, they would use Bai Zirui as an example to educate their children.

Seeing that Bai Zirui accepted the commendation, Director Wang nodded, and was about to praise him a few more words, when he suddenly saw Ye Lingzhi sitting next to Mr. Guan, walked up to him, shook hands with him and said enthusiastically, "Director Ye, come here!" Why don't you notify our street office in advance, so that you can be warmly welcomed."

Ye Lingzhi shook hands with Director Wang and said with a smile: "Director Wang, I am not the director of the bureau, but I am here as an uncle to congratulate my nephew Rui, so there is no need to mobilize people to disturb everyone."

Director Wang said flatteringly, "Director Ye, you're really virtuous!"

Ye Lingzhi said softly: "This is my personal matter and it's not a high-spirited affair. Since you and the two comrades are here, let's have a glass of water and wine, so as to be happy with my nephew."

Director Wang readily agreed to his invitation and sat down at the main table. The other two street comrades were arranged by Liu Haizhong. After learning of Ye Lingzhi's identity, everyone in the courtyard had different thoughts. Get active.

Liu Haizhong thought in his heart that it was fortunate that he didn't offend Bai Zirui, but he didn't expect his uncle to be the director. It seems that he should have a good relationship with him in the future.

Yan Bugui thought that his elder brother, Poor Hou, and Bai Zirui had a master-student relationship, and he would benefit from him when he became a cadre after graduating from university, but he didn't expect that he would have an uncle who was in charge. It's not that he can take advantage of Dageng, so he drank a glass of wine happily when he thought of this.

Xu Damao thought about it carefully in his heart. During the more than a year since Bai Zirui came to the courtyard, he never offended him. On the contrary, he helped him when he came to the courtyard to ask for a house. Thinking of this, his heart became active , and began to plan how to get to know his uncle through Bai Zirui and find a backer.

(End of this chapter)