Yipin Tang

Chapter 67 The Birthday Banquet Begins

Most of the time Li Shimin is not an emotional person, he has experienced the change of Xuanwu Gate, and he has deeply locked his feelings in his heart.

In order to prove that what he did at the beginning was not wrong, Li Shimin did not dare to slack off in his efforts since he ascended the throne. He felt that only when Datang became more and more prosperous under his hands could he be worthy of the countless heroic souls under Xuanwu sect.

I have such an experience, so even in the face of the favorite prince Li Shimin, I will not be particularly close. In the eyes of the princes, Li Shimin is a majestic father, not a loving father. I have to say that this is Li Shimin's sorrow, as an emperor's sorrow, he is rich in the world but he can't get the most common admiration for ordinary people.

Wang Xiang encouraged the prince and princess to perform a stage play. He thought it was a jerk, but he was very caring. At this time, he suddenly wanted to enjoy this rare admiration very greedily.

"Forget it, I will settle accounts with you after the birthday banquet is over!"

Wang Xiang, who was guiding the rehearsal of the prince and princess, didn't know that he had been missed by Li Er.

In June, lotus flowers are fragrant all over the lake, and Jinguang Lake is full of huge lotus flowers. The whole Chang'an city is full of celebrations. Your Majesty's birthday is celebrated with everyone in the world.

The envoys of Fanbang kingdoms entered Taiji Palace through Xuanwu Gate, and then the eunuch who received the birthday banquet led them into Daming Palace. Daming Palace is located in the back garden on the east side of Taiji Palace. It was first built in the eighth year of Zhenguan. It was originally built by Li Er as a summer escape The palace was later used for banquets.

Linde Hall is located on a high ground in the west of Taiye Pool in Daming Palace. It is composed of four halls closely connected in front and back. Watch music and dance performances and meet Laishi.

In order to show respect to Li Er, horses or carriages are not allowed in the palace. The Taiji Palace is not close to the Daming Palace, and the Linde Palace is built on a high ground. The sun is scorching. When the envoys walked to the Linde Palace Already sweating profusely.

The courtiers were not much better, they had also come all the way, and they were all waiting outside the Linde Hall at this time. Changsun Wuji stood at the head of the courtiers, looking down like an old monk in meditation, as if he could not feel the heat sunshine.Old Cheng was not so calm anymore, he slapped the big palm of the cattail fan vigorously, and kept yelling: "Old Cheng is so hot, why don't you open the door of the palace in this hot day?"

Yuchi Jingde is even more afraid of heat than Lao Cheng, who made him feel ashamed, he heard Cheng Yaojin's complaint and said in a low voice: "It will be comfortable if we hold a banquet in Dengxian Tower."

"How many people can sit in the place where Dengxian Tower can sit." Old Cheng shook his head.

There is no small matter in the royal family, let alone Li Er's birthday banquet, so everything is very particular, and the palace gate will not open before the time, no matter how much you complain, you still have to wait outside honestly.

As the chief manager of the birthday banquet, Wang Xiang took advantage of his duties to bring Wushun and Xiao Luoli into the hall.

Just when everyone was drowsy, a shrill voice shouted, "Open the gate!"

As soon as the words fell, the door of the tall and majestic hall slowly opened, and a gust of cool wind rushed in, making everyone feel uncomfortable and shivered.

Entering the palace, it was like entering another world. The outside was unbearably hot, but the inside was cool and comfortable. The envoys of the foreign countries were all amazed, it was amazing to them.

"Haha, that kid Zixin must have made it, yes, yes, my old Cheng likes it." Cheng Yaojin smiled very comfortably.

After the amazement, the envoys were dumbfounded again. Li Er's birthday banquet is very particular, even the seats are not just sitting randomly. In the past, there were rows of small tables. Everyone was already familiar with their positions, but what they saw today It was completely different from previous years, instead of rows of small tables, there were tall and gorgeous round tables surrounded by a circle of chairs.

When everyone was at a loss, Li Er came out of the inner hall with Empress Changsun, and all the ministers and envoys from various countries saluted and congratulated Li Er.

Li Eryi changed his usual seriousness, smiled and said, "You don't need to be too polite, just take your seats."

After speaking, he and Empress Changsun sat down at the most luxurious round table above, and the rest of the concubines also sat around the round table.

Immediately, a court lady guided the officials and envoys below to take their seats.

Wang Xiang took Wu Shun and Xiao Luoli to sit at a table in the corner. This was Li Er's birthday banquet, and he didn't want to show any publicity.

It was the first time for Wushun and little Lolita to participate in such a grand banquet. Wushun was quite calm, but little Lolita was not so quiet, she looked around and seemed very excited.

"What about the childish slave, why didn't you see the childish slave?"

"He and the other princes and princesses are preparing to perform in the inner hall."

When Li Er announced the start of the banquet, a variety of delicacies were served on the table, and the foreign envoys who watched were dumbfounded.

The food culture of the Central Plains is not comparable to these foreign countries. What's more, Wang Xiang's small vegetable garden was used in this banquet. The guests were naturally pleasantly surprised and praised the prosperity and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Li Er felt very comfortable when he heard it .

Between the song and dance performances, the envoys presented the most precious congratulatory gifts to Li Er one after another. The gifts given before were all ordinary gifts, and the most precious ones had to be presented in person at the birthday banquet.

For these foreign countries, no matter how precious gifts they offer, they will not suffer a loss, because a country like Datang will always give them more benefits in return. This is a very strange phenomenon, at least Wang Xiang I don't understand Li Er's approach, but Li Er seems to enjoy this kind of gift to others very much.

The envoys who presented the gifts were all satisfied with the rich rewards from Li Er. They will definitely be rewarded by the king when they return to the country with these rewards. It is really a beautiful job to go to Tang Dynasty not only to receive warm hospitality but also to make meritorious service easily. No wonder There is a big thing, Fanbang vassal states will also send envoys to Datang to congratulate.

"Brother-in-law, why are you shaking your head?" Little Lolita asked curiously when she saw Wang Xiang shaking her head.

"I'm just wondering how much money Your Majesty will cost Datang for such a reward."

Little Lolita said nonchalantly: "The Tang Dynasty is rich, so what does it matter if you reward them with some money and food?"

Wang Xiang smiled and didn't say much, when an envoy caught Wang Xiang's attention.

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. I am Ichiro Matsudaira. I came across the ocean from the distant Fusang country. I admire the culture and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty very much. I implore His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to allow me to be an envoy of Fusang to stay in the Tang Dynasty to study in the Tang Dynasty." culture."

Little Japan?Wang Xiang frowned. Could this be the so-called envoy sent to Tang Dynasty?
Li Er laughed heartily when he heard Matsudaira Ichiro's words. Datang's prestige has spread overseas, which made him very satisfied.

"Since Fusang envoys are so interested in my Tang culture, I will ask someone to help you set up a post house, so that you can learn my Tang culture with peace of mind in the future."

Matsudaira Ichiro was overjoyed when he heard the words, and quickly said: "Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, for your kindness."

(End of this chapter)