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After discovering that Cui Yan, Dong Zhong and others were gathering in private, Jia Xu sent people to keep an eye on all the people who participated in the gathering and pay attention to their every move.

However, surprisingly, they did not make any small moves, and they did not gather again since that night. They were all quiet.

This made Jia Xu start to wonder if he was worrying too much.

These people actually did not plan to do anything at all.

Of course, he said so, but he did not relax the surveillance of Cui Yan and others. He would not let down his guard until they were really cleared of suspicion.

The empire cannot tolerate insects (zhì) to cause trouble.

However, he still caught a change in Chang'an City, that is, the scholars and the people talked more about the Imperial College.

The court and the public actually had mixed opinions on the opening of the Imperial College. The vast majority of scholars and the clear stream were opposed to the Imperial College.

Influenced by these remarks, many scholars and the people who did not know the truth also felt that the Imperial College was the emperor's nonsense.

The main reason is that Hongdu School has a bad reputation.

Although the original intention of Emperor Lingdi to open Hongdu School was good, in order to break the monopoly of the family on the path to promotion, most people could not see through the essence.

They just thought it was ridiculous for Emperor Lingdi to open Hongdu School and select a group of people who could only write poems, write and paint as officials.

The Imperial College inherited Hongdu School. Although the subjects offered were very different from Hongdu School, they were still not accepted by most people.

The Han Dynasty respected Confucianism and ruled the country with Confucianism.

The subjects offered by the Imperial College were too practical, which was contrary to the education many people received.

The saints said that morality should be emphasized, and the methods of governing the country and making the country strong were hidden in the books of saints, so people would tirelessly seek answers from the books.

After reading too many books of saints and listening to too many great principles, someone suddenly told them that the books of saints were all empty, and governing the country and being an official relied on laws, metallurgy, etc.

This was absurd not only for those scholars who came from aristocratic families and studied the classics, but also for many scholars from poor families.

However, many scholars held the opposite attitude and believed that the Imperial College was the place where talents could be truly cultivated, including some knowledgeable children from famous families.

Both sides insisted on their own opinions and refused to give in to each other.

Therefore, the discussion about the Imperial College became increasingly noisy.

People could be seen arguing fiercely in the streets and alleys.

In such an atmosphere, time passed in a flash, and New Year's Day was finally approaching.

Like the banquet for the previous capital relocation ceremony, Liu Xie issued an order this time to invite a large number of middle and low-level soldiers who had retired due to injuries and had military merits to participate.

Not only them, but also many relatives of meritorious officials and martyrs, as well as all the elderly over 60 in Chang'an, could come to the banquet.

The liveliness of this banquet was unprecedented.

After all, this was the first New Year's Day after the world was settled.

It was just getting dark, and the sun hadn't set yet, but Zhang Liao had already changed into a brand new court dress and was ready to go to the palace for the banquet.

He and Lu Bu's residence were on the same street, so after leaving home, he rushed to Lu Bu's house, intending to call him to go to the palace together.

But when he arrived at Lu Bu's house, he was told that Lu Bu had already set out an hour ago.

"What on earth is this guy doing recently?"

Zhang Liao was very puzzled.

Because Lu Bu had been acting strangely in the past month, running to the military camp all day long, and he couldn't find anyone when he wanted to drink.

Today was the New Year's Day banquet, and Lu Bu actually set out an hour in advance. Why hadn't he been so active in attending banquets before?

Putting these thoughts aside, Zhang Liao pulled the reins of the horse in his hand, turned the horse's head and rushed towards the palace.

There were already all kinds of carriages parked outside the imperial city.

Because there were many people attending the banquet tonight, an elite force was specially dispatched from outside the city to enter the city to preside over the defense.

Zhang Liao was not used to riding in a carriage, so he came on horseback, and many generals who attended the banquet did the same.

"Han Sheng! Zilong!"

Zhang Liao saw Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun in the crowd, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he raised his hand to greet them.

The two came over after hearing the voice.

Zhao Yun smiled and said, "What a coincidence, General Zhang also came so early, let's go to the palace together later."

"But why don't you see Lord Wen? Didn't Lord Wen go with General Zhang?"

Zhang Liao and Lu Bu have a good relationship, and everyone knows this.

The two even live only one street away from each other.

Zhang Liao curled his lips and said, "This guy has been in the palace for a long time. He has been mysterious recently and has not been seen all day. I have to catch him and interrogate him later."

"But I am not as strong as him. Zilong and Han Sheng have to help me hold him down when the time comes."

Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun both smiled.

Then the three of them went into the palace hand in hand.

Since the number of people attending the banquet today is greater than that of the last capital relocation banquet, the Yongshou Hall is not large enough to accommodate them, so the banquet will be held in the Chengming Hall tonight.

Zhang Liao and the other two were seated in the front row of the hall, and the seat at the head of the generals was Lu Bu's seat.

At this time, Lu Bu had already taken a seat.

Zhang Liao winked at Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun, who nodded in understanding, and then the three of them quietly moved towards Lu Bu.

"Hold him down!"

Zhang Liao shouted and strangled Lu Bu's neck, while Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun hugged Lu Bu's arms on the left and right.

Lu Bu was happily drinking, and when Zhang Liao strangled his neck, the wine in his mouth sprayed out directly.

When he turned around and saw Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, and Huang Zhong, he couldn't help but cursed: "You three guys actually attacked me secretly! You don't have martial ethics!"

"Be honest!"

Zhang Liao glared, put a little more force on his hand, and then asked: "Let me ask you, where have you been recently? What kind of monster are you sneaking around?"

Lu Bu looked at his nose and heart, and said seriously: "General, I don't know what you are talking about."

"Are you talking back?"

Zhang Liao snorted and continued: "If you don't tell the truth, do you believe that I will tell the two ladies at home that you kept an oiran as a concubine in Shangbi Pavilion?"

As soon as these words came out, Lu Bu panicked visibly and couldn't help but cursed: "What a Zhang Wenyuan! I regard you as my brother, why are you treating me like this?"

"And what does it mean to have a concubine? Can you keep your mouth clean? She sings well, and I'm here to listen to it!"

Zhang Liao sneered and said: "Listen to the music on the hook, right? I didn't know that you, a big old man, have become so elegant."

"Are you still fighting on the oiran's horse?"

Lu Bu showed contempt when he heard this and spat: "Bah! Vulgar! You really make me sick!"

The two of them were quarreling with each other.

Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun were eating in silence on the sidelines, listening to them exposing each other's dirt with great interest.

Zhang Liao didn't find out the reason until the end of the cross-examination. He could only let go of Lu Bu and cursed: "You are so stubborn! You even hid it from me!"

"This general has done what he has done all his life, why do I need to explain it to you!"

Lu Bu replied unceremoniously, but then he smiled and said, "But just wait. You will know when the banquet starts."

When saying this, Lu Bu looked proud.

This also made Zhang Liao feel even more depressed.

After waiting like this for a while, when everyone arrived, a sharp singing sound came from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty has arrived——"

Everyone in the hall fell silent, stood up from their seats at the same time, and turned their attention to the entrance of the hall.

I saw Liu Xie in full attire walking into the hall, and walking side by side with him was Lu Lingqi, who was dressed in a queen's attire and looked very elegant.

Zhen Mi is one position behind the two of them. She is not a queen after all, but just a noble person, but no one will despise her for this.

Because the infant in her arms is the current prince! He is her biological son!

"See Your Majesty——!"

"See Queen—!"

All the ministers bowed and saluted and shouted in unison.

It was the first time for Lu Lingqi to participate in such a big scene as a queen. When she saw the officials bowing their heads, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

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Liu Xie noticed her appearance, so he gently shook her hand and smiled at her.

Perhaps comforted by Liu Xie's smile, Lu Lingqi relaxed a little, and at this time she also noticed her father Lu Bu at the table.

Lu Bu was secretly looking up at her, and when he saw her looking at him, he opened his mouth wide and showed his white teeth, his face full of pride.

Seeing this, Lu Lingqi couldn't help but smile, and the tension in her heart completely disappeared.

Liu Xie took Lu Lingqi and Zhen Mi to the main seat, then turned around and said to all the civil and military officials in the palace: "My dear friends, please excuse me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty——!"

Only then did all the ministers straighten up.

Looking at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty in the hall, Liu Xie smiled and said: "It's New Year's Day again. I am very happy every time there is such a lively banquet."

"Because as long as I see all the talents of my country gathered together, I will see in front of my eyes the scene of my country's vitality and the prosperity of all things."

"Okay, stop standing and sit down."

"The rules for today's New Year's Day banquet are the same as before. All my dear friends, please go back with a great time!"

Liu Xie announced loudly, which also represented the official start of the banquet.

At this moment, Lu Bu suddenly stood up and left the table, came to the center of the hall, cupped his hands towards Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, I have a gift to offer to Your Majesty."

Lu Bu's actions attracted the attention of everyone in the palace.

Liu Xie knew what Lu Bu wanted to do, but he still pretended not to know, pretending to be surprised and said: "A gift? What gift does Mr. Wen have for me?"

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment."

Lu Bu perked up and nodded towards Gao Shun in the seat.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw Gao Shun stand up and leave the table. After bowing to the emperor, he turned around and walked out of Chengming Hall.

Not long after, everyone saw many flames suddenly appearing in the huge square outside Chengming Hall.

Taking a closer look, they were all soldiers holding torches!

There were thousands of these soldiers, each holding a torch, and formed a huge square formation in the wide square. The formation looked extremely neat.

"What on earth is this guy going to do?"

Zhang Liao was stunned at this time and couldn't help but cast his eyes on Lu Bu. He didn't know why this guy suddenly summoned so many soldiers into the palace.

But Lu Bu just looked at him proudly.

"Boom!"

Just when everyone was scratching their heads, they heard a uniform dull drum sound, which seemed to open their hearts and made the civil and military officials who were a little drowsy because of the excessive warmth in the Chengming Hall shake their minds. Clear.

The drum beat once and then fell silent, as if everything was silent. Then, accompanied by the waving of torches, the shocking and penetrating drum beat sounded again!

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

This shocking drum beats, each one seems to knock on everyone's heart, and people's heartbeats seem to beat with the drumbeat.

"Accept the law to resign the head of state, and go to fight the traitors!"

"Sing the music of breaking the formation, and enjoy the peace together!"

Accompanied by this strange melody, thousands of soldiers began to sing in unison, the voice is powerful and powerful, extremely shocking.

"The four seas are covered by the imperial wind, and the water is clear for a thousand years;"

"I don't wear military uniforms anymore, today I announce my success!"

"The Lord opened the prosperous calendar, and the ministers are loyal to the great plan;"

"You see after the reform, it will be a peaceful autumn!"

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The soldiers came forward and sang in unison, the sound shook the sky, and it was clear within a few miles around the imperial city.

The magnificent music of breaking the formation, the clanging of swords and swords!

Outside the hall, countless torches danced in the night, like clusters of jumping fire, burning through the dark night.

The heart-stirring drum beats became more and more intense, like rain hitting banana leaves, like cavalry charging, like thousands of troops fighting!

Anyone who heard this music of breaking the formation felt their blood boiling, and their hearts were so excited that they could not help but feel it!

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the drum beats stopped.

All the soldiers outside the hall knelt down towards Chengming Hall, shouting loudly: "Congratulations to your majesty for thousands of years! May you live forever!"

Inside Chengming Hall, the civil and military officials were so shocked that they could not speak.

Zhang Liao was even more stunned.

And Lu Bu turned around and bowed to Liu Xie, saying: "This is the "Wen Gong Pozhen Music" created by your majesty! I took the initiative to ask the soldiers in the army to practice together."

"On behalf of the millions of soldiers of the Han Dynasty, I congratulate your majesty for a long time! May the Han Dynasty be healthy forever!"

This was the gift he had prepared for a whole month, just to present to the emperor on New Year's Day!

During this month, he first asked those folk artists to compose the music, and then selected thousands of soldiers for training, just for tonight!

When the officials came back to their senses from the shock, they also left their seats and bowed, congratulating in unison: "Congratulations to your majesty for a long and happy life! May the Han Dynasty be healthy forever!"

Looking at the civil and military officials prostrating themselves under the stage, even if Liu Xie was in a stable mood, he couldn't help but feel excited at this moment.

Although Lu Bu had asked him for permission in advance for this show tonight, he was still shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.

Liu Xie suppressed his somewhat excited mood, then waved his sleeves and laughed loudly: "I will reward all the soldiers outside the palace!""

He was not stingy with the rewards for the many soldiers outside the palace.

"Thank you, your majesty——! "

The soldiers outside the palace all thanked him.

Then Liu Xie smiled and said to Lu Bu: "I composed this song for Duke Wen, but Duke Wen gave it to me as a gift."

"However, this music of Duke Wen breaking the formation played by the soldiers is indeed more powerful. Duke Wen is thoughtful."