Chapter 306 Palace Banquet
In the Wuying Hall, dragons dance on the tents, colorful phoenixes fly on the curtains, gold and silver shine, jewels compete for glory, the incense of lilies is burned in the cauldron, the pistils of evergreen are placed in the bottles, incense is lingering, the flowers are colorful, the lights are everywhere, and the music is loud all the time.
Not to mention this peaceful atmosphere, wealth and romance.
When Jia Yun walked into the palace, it was already overcrowded. However, Jia Yun was not worried. At palace banquets, there was a special order for who sat where. How could a high-ranking person like Jia Yun not have a seat?
It's just that Jia Yun is a military commander, so his seat is on the right side of the palace. Since ancient times, the left side has been respected, and the people on the left side are all civil servants.
"The enemy is here, come here quickly."
At that moment, a gentle and noble young master with a face like a crown jewel saw Jia Yun entering the palace and hurriedly greeted him.
Jia Yun was a little uncomfortable hearing the word "Biao" as it meant to be close, but since the other party called her by name, Jia Yun definitely couldn't treat him coldly.
So Jia Yun came forward and bowed his hands and said, "I have met Prince Beijing."
After saying this, Jia Yun saluted the middle-aged men beside him and said, "I have seen the Duke of Dong'an, the Prince of Nan'an, and the Prince of Xining."
The King of Beijing is a prince, so the natural status of being by his side is indispensable.
The princes nodded to show Jia Yun face.
"I heard that you have entered the palace a long time ago. Why are you here so late? This is not good. You will be punished with three drinks." King Beijing said with a smile. He picked up the jug and poured wine for Jia Yun and handed it to Jia Yun.
He half-bowed his body and took it, saying, "Your Majesty, your Majesty is so embarrassed."
Seeing that Jia Yun was observing etiquette and speaking in a distant tone, King Beijing raised his brows lightly and scolded with a smile: "We are all family friends. How can we be so outspoken? You seem to be so similar."
The Prince of Nan'an County took a sip of wine and said with a faint smile: "Chengchen is not walking in the capital, and his life is normal. It's just that the friendship between our ancestors is still there, so it doesn't matter. Can you tell me, Cengchen?"
Jia Yun originally served in the frontier and was naturally not in the capital. After returning to the capital, Jia Yun kept a low profile. He was entrusted with important tasks by Emperor Chongming and did not deal with the so-called family friends. Naturally, he became separated from them. If it were not for the Beijing camp
Jia Yun would not deal with Niu Jizong and others.
"The prince is talking about the friendship between family members, even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected!!!"
Who wouldn't know what to say about the scene? The Prince of Nan'an County was quite dissatisfied with Jia Yun being separated from them. It wouldn't bother him to say a few nice words. They are both princes, and their status is higher than Jia Yun's. It's okay to have a lower profile.
It's not a big deal, as long as these people don't interfere with their own affairs.
After that, Jia Yun drank three drinks in a row. Seeing this, the King of Beijing praised him and said, "I have a good capacity for drinking."
Jia Yun said "Thank you" and then said: "Xiaguan entered the palace half an hour ago, but the Supreme Emperor summoned him, so he went to meet the Supreme Emperor, so he came a little late.
I hope you princes will forgive me."
The princes of Nan'an County looked at each other but didn't say anything. After all, Jia Yun was still the son-in-law. When the son-in-law saw his father-in-law, he couldn't find fault. They just wondered what Jia Yun's attitude was...
After saying hello, Jia Yun walked down. King Beijing was sitting here, and it was not a place where he could stay for a long time. As for why King Beijing and others were so enthusiastic, it was nothing more than Jia Yun holding a heavy weight in his hand.
Just the right.
When he returned to his seat, sitting next to him was Niu Jizong and others. They were also people with titles, so they were naturally invited.
"Uncle Niu, how are you doing these days?" Jia Yun greeted him proactively.
Niu Jizong's mouth twitched when he heard this. How could Jia Yun not know whether he was good or not? He was "forced" by Jia Yun to resign, so how could he be better off?
Fortunately, there were still people in Zhenguo's government building. It is said that after Niu Cheng became the governor of the capital, Jia Yun still provided strong support. This relieved Niu Jizong a lot, so he responded "kindly" to Jia Yun's initiative:
"After I return home, I will plant some flowers and plants, raise fish, etc. It will be quite comfortable. I hope my consort will take care of me."
Jia Yun smiled and nodded when he heard this. Niu Jizong was quite honest after he resigned, and his attitude had been straightened out a lot. Jia Yun wouldn't have taken advantage of him if he had been like this...
"Your Majesty is here!"
At this moment, the song "Your Majesty Arrives" was heard outside, the dancers retreated, and everyone in the hall stood up.
Emperor Chongming was wearing a dragon robe and a jade crown, and he was as majestic as a jade.
After Emperor Chongming took his seat, all the ministers saluted one after another. Emperor Chongming raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, please excuse me."
After the ministers thanked them, Jia Yun raised his eyes and glanced at the stage. Seeing Emperor Chongming's face slightly drunk, he suddenly understood. He guessed that Emperor Chongming had had two drinks in the harem!!!
Emperor Chongming looked around and happened to see Jia Yun sizing him up. He immediately frowned and ignored him. When Jia Yun saw Emperor Chongming's gaze, he quickly lowered his eyes.
Taking the wine glass handed over by Dai Quan, Emperor Chongming raised his glass and said: "On the Mid-Autumn Festival, all ministers are enjoying themselves together. This great country still needs the help of all the gentlemen. Come, let me drink to you all."
After saying that, Emperor Chongming had a drink first. Upon seeing this, the ministers hurriedly stood up to respond, and naturally Jia Yun was among them.
After finishing the glass of wine, someone on the left raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, the True Dragon Emperor, is blessed by God. The four directions are surrendered, the weather is smooth, the country is peaceful and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. This is all your Majesty's credit, and we only got some of it."
It’s just your Majesty’s blessing.”
Look at other civil servants, they flatter each other all the time, they are even more slippery than Jia Yun, they are a bit more enthusiastic!!!!
When Emperor Chongming heard this, he smiled and said nothing. He waved his hand. Dai Quan understood and said loudly: "Pass the meal."
The music played, the ministers stood up, thanked each other and returned to their seats, and the introductory team began to serve the food. The raw materials for the banquet were all rare and rare, delivered from all over the country by land and water. Some of the fresh food was expedited by stagecoach, via
The famous chefs in the imperial dining room carefully prepare the dishes, which are of course of the highest quality.
Jia Yun looked at the three imperial dishes in front of him (anchovy shark's fin, red plum and pearl fragrant, and Kung Pao hare) and couldn't help but move his index finger. He picked up his chopsticks and tasted them. They melted in his mouth, were smooth and delicious, and were worthy of being served in the imperial dining room.
, you have a good hand!!!!
Emperor Chongming was chatting with several senior royal uncles. He turned his head and saw Jia Yun immersed in hard work. He couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. Is this kid really eating and drinking at the palace banquet?
"My lord, how is the food in the palace?" Emperor Chongming asked after taking a sip of wine.
Everyone present looked at Jia Yun, who could let the emperor get close to him at the palace banquet and call him "counsel". Jia Yun's favor is self-evident.
Jia Yun calmed down for a moment before he realized that Emperor Chongming was calling him. After all, the name "Chengchen" was called by too few people. Even when King Beijing called him before, Jia Yun didn't react immediately.
So Jia Yun, who understood, hurriedly stood up and replied: "Your Majesty, the food in the palace is a gift from Your Majesty. I taste it with a grateful heart. It is naturally as delicious as drinking."
The civil servants sneered at the words. This flattery is really shallow. Young people are a bit immature after all. The military attachés couldn't bear to listen. Even they would not flatter themselves so shallowly!!!
Unexpectedly, Emperor Chongming laughed loudly and cursed: "You bastard, you are selling yourself to be cute. If you like it, take some back to taste at the end of the banquet."
Emperor Chongming had heard a lot of flattery, but he still felt good after listening to it, but Emperor Chongming would not show it. In comparison, he preferred Jia Yun's flattery, not that of Jia Yun's flattery.
No matter how superb his skills are, it’s Jia Yun’s clumsy flattery that is interesting to listen to. In the final analysis, he still scores points.
Jia Yun bowed and said: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
After a pause, Jia Yun said carefully: "Your Majesty, could you please let me take more of them back? There are many people in my house, so that my family can feel the kindness of the emperor."
Emperor Chongming smiled and shook his head when he heard this. Among the civil and military officials in the court, only Jia Yun dared to reach out and ask for it from the emperor.
Immediately, Emperor Chongming turned his head and ordered Dai Quan: "Go and ask the imperial kitchen to prepare more for this boy to take back."
Dai Quan responded flatteringly and planned to make arrangements. When Jia Yun saw this, he hurriedly said: "Eunuch Dai, please ask the people in the imperial kitchen to bring a food box and pack a portion. It is for ancestors. Your Majesty has always been thinking about our founding warriors."
"Xun, you must let your ancestors know."
Emperor Chongming looked at Jia Yun with great interest, looked around at Wu Xun who was present, but said nothing. Wu Xun's eyes moved slightly, and he didn't know what he was thinking in his heart.
Seeing that Emperor Chongming did not blame Jia Yun, Dai Quan knew what Emperor Chongming meant, so he went on errands according to Jia Yun's request.
After a pause, Emperor Chongming said: "Critical minister, I heard that you reorganized the capital camp and recruited a group of young talents. What is the effect?"
It was a big holiday, so he still asked about official matters in front of the ministers. Naturally, Jia Yun didn't know what he meant. He replied in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the rectification of the capital camp has been quite effective. All the generals are the pillars of the country, especially the Zhenguo."
Niu Cheng from the Duke's residence is quite good in literature, Taoism and military strategy. It seems that he has obtained the true inheritance of Uncle Niu!!!"
"Oh..." Emperor Chongming seemed to be interested and said to Niu Jizong: "With such an outstanding young man, you didn't know to recommend him earlier."
Niu Jizong hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that he is young, energetic and inexperienced, so I plan to polish his temperament before serving your Majesty."
The Wuxun line has been constrained by Emperor Chongming for a long time, so even if there are outstanding descendants, they will not be reused. If it were not for Jia Yun's rise, Niu Cheng and others would not have such a promotion path, but Niu Jizong would definitely not tell the truth.
I have to point out that I am young and shallow.
Emperor Chongming nodded when he heard this, pointed at Jia Yun and said to the military attache: "It doesn't matter if he has shallow qualifications. This guy is not the same as having shallow qualifications. He can just put it down and practice. All our ancestors followed Taizu in the north and south.
, I have made great achievements in battle, I do not shy away from relatives when promoting talents, and I will not be stingy even if there are young and talented people in my family."
After hearing this, everyone quickly started to think about it. Although Jia Yun was on the list, Emperor Chongming did not express his position after all. Today's words clearly show that Emperor Chongming will attach great importance to the Wu Xun lineage.
"I thank your Majesty for your kindness, and I will definitely serve your Majesty to the best of my ability." Niu Jizong immediately expressed his stance as soon as Emperor Chongming finished speaking. Without him, the Zhenguo Palace has already caught his Majesty's attention, and the emperor is at that time. In this case, Niu Jizong did not
What’s so taboo?”
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness, and I will definitely serve Your Majesty to the best of my ability." The rest of the people also expressed their opinions.
Emperor Chongming nodded lightly with satisfaction. Although he didn't know how true these people were, the overall situation was stable. Emperor Chongming didn't ask them to do anything. As long as they didn't express their stance to the Daming Palace, it was enough...
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Prince Ning, who was at the top of the list, had dark eyes when he saw this. Obviously, this scene made him feel more and more anxious!!!
Chapter completed!