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Chapter 538 New Year's Eve Banquet
Four years of Wude, 17 years of great cause, just like this came.

On the first day of the first lunar month, everything was calm and quiet, but no one knew that this was just the calm before the storm.

The Linshuo Palace in Youjing was finally repaired before the first day of the first lunar month. According to Zhao's practice, this day should be the time when all the officials and their families went to Linshuo Palace to meet Li Chongjiu and celebrate the New Year.

Therefore, this New Year, all the officials also went to pay homage to Linshuo Palace.

Officials of the fifth rank and above have cars, and military generals ride horses, and Mu Kunxi, the envoy of the two tribes of Silla, also went to Linshuo Palace on behalf of their respective leaders to congratulate Li Chongjiu on the new year.

The north gate of the city is now full of traffic, and many officials' cars also came together, and those who were acquainted also congratulated each other.

Afterwards, let the high-ranking officials pass through the city gates first, and those at the same level also give way to each other. However, officials of the same level also pay attention to who goes first. A set of rules for distinguishing high and low.

For example, the officials of the Zhongshu Province were one level higher than the officials of the Shangshu Province, and in the Sui Dynasty, the Shangshu Province was the best.And if they are both officials of Shangshu Province, the left is greater than the right, the left servant is greater than the right servant, and the left minister is greater than the right minister.The next six departments also have a way of distinguishing them. The six departments of officials, rites, soldiers, households, and criminal workers are sorted in order (PS: the order of the Ming Dynasty is official households, soldiers, criminals, and criminal workers).

Otherwise, how can we say that it is a strict feudal hierarchy system, which cannot be wrong in the slightest. If there is a fault, according to the censor who can be impeached for nothing, he can make a big fuss.

Zhao Guo was established for one year, and the others are still under construction, but the order has already been established from top to bottom.

All the officials left the city from the north gate, and there was an endless stream of horses and chariots all the way. After arriving at Linshuo Palace, after entering the palace, everyone walked along the palace road.

Wen Yanbo, as the head of civil servants, stood proudly in front. This time he brought his first wife and two sons with him.The eldest of the two sons, Wen Zhen, became a censor.The second son, Wen Ting, is still studying at the Imperial College.

Wen Yanbo walked a few steps, and waited to see Shangshu's right servant She Wanggui walking towards him from the side.

Wen Yanbo stopped, and the two bowed to each other.

Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "Your Majesty's footsteps are really fast, he's one step ahead of me."

Wang Gui pinched his beard and said with a smile: "It's close to home, and I'm here to wait for Duke Wen."

The two looked at each other and laughed, Wang Gui had two sons and a daughter, the eldest son Wang Chongji was already an official, but the youngest son Wang Jingzhi and the youngest daughter were left to serve by his knees.

Wang Gui's children greeted Wen Yanbo at the moment, and Wen Yanbo's nephew also greeted Wang Gui. The two families of King Wen were both prominent families in Taiyuan. It is also very close.

Wang Jingzhi chatted and laughed with Wen Ting, while Wen Zhen was already an eunuch, so he was more cautious, listening to his father and Wang Gui's conversation.

Wang Gui first said: "Duke Wen really managed a great deal at home!"

Wen Yanbo laughed and said, "Where did you start?"

Wang Gui said: "It's not about Shangshu Sheng's persuasion to join the king. Duke Wen kept it a secret. Even my old friend for many years didn't tell me a word."

Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "I heard that the prince's Shang Shusheng was also unwilling to be reconciled to others, and he also went to the table to persuade him to come in. Now that he knows, I will not be ventilated. Otherwise, people will think that I am in the Shuling If you meddle in Shang Shusheng's affairs, you will be criticized by others!"

Wang Gui laughed loudly, pointed at Wen Yanbo and said, "Duke Wen is so good at making excuses, isn't Zhongshu Sheng always gesturing to Shangshu Sheng in doing things?"

The two are very familiar with each other, and they have no scruples about speaking.

At this time, more than a dozen officials and their families arrived one after another, but these officials were not of high rank. When they saw the two talking, they didn't dare to step forward to intervene. They just stood in the corridor behind them.

Having said that, Wang Gui's expression darkened, Wen Yanbo and Wen Zhen exchanged glances, and Wen Zhen immediately resigned.

Wang Gui took a step forward, and said in a low voice, "However, I heard that Zhongshu and Shangshu's two persuasive documents were all reserved by the king. Logically, no matter whether it is a refusal or an acceptance, there should be an expression soon. That's right."

Wen Yanbo said: "I think this matter has something to do with the queen and Empress Xiao."

Wang Gui sighed and said: "Yes, I heard from the news in the palace that after the queen gave birth to a baby girl this time, Empress Xiao was not happy. I don't think the king wants to be called emperor at this time, let alone the queen in the south. Wang Shichong's battle situation is also very unfavorable, Wang Shichong is now looking forward to our Youjing's reinforcements day and night. It is not the right time to proclaim the emperor at this time."

Wen Yanbo said: "This is a trivial matter. Although the queen gave birth to a baby girl, the king already has a boy, not to mention the king is still young. As long as the princess is donated, there will be no problem in extending the heirs. The two sent troops to rescue Wang Shichong. There is no conflict in proclaiming the emperor, we can first set the name and righteousness, and the rest of the things can be done after we return to Youjing."

Wang Gui said: "That depends on whether the king agrees or not."

While the two were talking, Wei Zheng, Chen Xiaoyi, and Lu Chengqing also arrived one after another, and finally even Su Su who was in Taiyuan also arrived.

The six officials with the highest civil official positions in Zhao State congratulated each other, because the surrounding area of ​​Zhao State was still surrounded by clouds of war, Yu Chigong, Wang Mahan, Xu Shiji, Wang Junkuo, Ying Hefu, Er Tuo and others were all major generals in the army. He didn't come, so six people led civil and military officials into the palace together.

All the people in the hall congratulated Li Chongjiu on the New Year and the wedding.

Originally, all the officials thought that Li Chongjiu could not have a son, and that he should be frustrated when he got a daughter. Unexpectedly, Li Chongjiu's face was like a spring breeze, and he accepted the congratulations from the officials very happily.At the banquet that day, Queen Yang Ehuang was in confinement, and her daughter could not show up, so the hostess who accepted the congratulations with Li Chongjiu was Shi Deyun, and Li Ying was also on the side, accompanying Li Hu.

Although all the officials knew the reason, seeing Shi Deyun in person and Li Ying beside him, they felt that this was Li Chongjiu's deliberate hint.

But Li Chongjiu at this moment is really happy. Zhao Guo established the country after defeating Dou Jiande, and he also married Yang Ehuang. One year later, Li Chongjiu was completely wiped out, and Yang Ehuang also gave birth to a daughter for him.

For him, this is called having both sons and daughters. Although daughters cannot inherit the throne, as long as they are born of Emperor Yang E, he treats them equally.

So today he was really happy. After accepting everyone's congratulations, the maids immediately served the food and wine.

Zhao Guo was established for one year, and the national power was strong. This time, Li Chongjiu simply changed his old frugal style. In order to celebrate his daughter, he set up banquets in the east and west of the city.In history, there were not many banquets given by the emperor to the people. During the time of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, the national power of the Sui Dynasty was prosperous, and it was only held once.

Li Chongjiu also bestowed generous gifts on the common people, no matter who they were, they could go to the banquet to eat.The banquet was held in Youjing for ten consecutive days, day and night.

This is a banquet of big wine, and at the annual banquet to reward officials, Li Chongjiu also presented delicacies from mountains and seas, and the maids brought a pot of steaming meals to the table, as well as old wine.

Li Chongjiu filled a cup and said to all the ministers: "Da Zhao is so powerful in all directions today, it is all thanks to you, and I will give you a banquet today, and I will never return home without getting drunk with all my lovers."

All the officials raised their glasses together and said: "Thank you, King, for your kindness."

Everyone was drinking to the brim.

Li Chongjiu was very calm, and poured wine again. Shi Deyun knew that Li Chongjiu was a very big drinker, and she was also a happy woman, so she drank a few glasses with him at the moment.

After that, 49 soldiers entered the hall and performed sword dances to add to the fun.

After Zhao Guo established the country, under Li Chongjiu's intentional advocacy, both civil and military skills have always been emphasized. Therefore, for such a soldier's sword dance with a masculine taste on the battlefield, everyone, whether civil or military, is very happy to see it.

Everyone was in high spirits, at this moment, there was only a choking sound, which was the sound of a bowl being smashed to the ground.

Li Chongjiu looked, it turned out that it was Ji Chuan's case.

Ji Chuan declined the maid at the side to pick up the bowls and chopsticks for him, but walked into the hall and said to Li Chongjiu, "Your Majesty has accused you, it was because of my carelessness."

Jian Wu also stopped at this time, Li Chongjiu said: "It's okay."

Ji Chuan said: "Your Majesty's New Year's banquet is for all the officials to enjoy together. I should not say anything at this time, so as to disturb the elegance of my Majesty and all the ministers, but there is one thing. , but I have to say it, I have to play it, and I can't spit it out!"

Li Chongjiu put down the wine glass, and said: "Ji Shilang broke the bowls and chopsticks on purpose. If you don't let me tell you, I don't know if I will drop a few pairs of Gu's bowls and chopsticks again. Is it true that when you come to a banquet in the future, Gu will give it to you?" Prepare an iron rice bowl."

All the ministers laughed when they heard the words, Ji Chuan said: "The golden rice bowl, the silver rice bowl, and the iron rice bowl of the minister are all given by the king."

"What are you talking about!"

Ji Chuanlang said in a loud voice: "Shangshu, hundreds of officials in the Zhongshu handed over the letter to the king, and the king doesn't know what to do?"

Li Chongjiu didn't speak when he heard the words.

Ji Chuan said sincerely: "Your Majesty, the world has lost its master for a long time. Li Yuan and Wang Shichong have already proclaimed themselves emperors, while Zhao Wang, who divides the world with him, is still only proclaimed king. From the outsiders' point of view, is this my Great Zhao? Don't you have the determination to fight for the world? Before Liu Heitai was not defeated, we could say that we were not strong enough. Now that the whole of Hebei has been conquered, our great Zhao has thousands of miles of fertile land and hundreds of thousands of armors. It is the right time to become emperor , I hope the king can make an early decision."

When Li Chongjiu heard what Ji Chuan said, his heart moved.

However, after Yang Ehuang gave birth to a girl, Empress Xiao told herself that if Yang Ehuang gave birth to a boy this time, it would be helpful for him to become emperor. As a prince, you can take advantage of the momentum of the previous dynasty to change your name to make it more reasonable.

What Empress Xiao said was to persuade herself to take it easy, anyway, she and Yang Ehuang were still young, and they would have children in the future, and when they had a son, they would proclaim themselves emperor, and it would be a matter of course.

Li Chongjiu was a little hesitant when he heard it, but today Ji Chuan's words woke him up. Back then, he drew his sword and stood up among the rice paddies. Today, there are three parts of the world, and every inch of land is taken with a sword and blood, so what? A little dependent on the power of the Yang family.

When he proclaims himself emperor, how long does it depend on the face of a woman and Taoist family, and the actions of a long-existing Da Sui?
(End of this chapter)