The first day of the Yuan Dynasty is a grand event for the entire Chu State - the Great Chao Hui.
To put it simply, it is a formal and large-scale work report meeting.
On this day, officials of the ninth rank and above in the capital, chief officials of various states, and even vassal states dominated by Chu State would send envoys to meet the emperor.
However, what was a grand event for the Chu State was not so sacred to those officials who came from other places to meet the emperor.
Beijing officials are better off and can spend a solid year at home.
For officials from other places, especially those in the southern states of Chu State, it is not so wonderful. Not to mention having to go on the road a month in advance despite the severe cold in winter, walking on the road is not an easy task.
If it slips, even the carriage and its passengers will fall off.
This situation is not uncommon.
Because today is the great court meeting, even the wise king got up very early and came to the door of Xu Qing's study before he had time to wash up, sincerely "inviting" Xu Qing to attend the great court meeting.
Since he and the little girl didn't go to bed until dawn last night to avoid the wise king, how could they think of going to court at this time?
You haven't slept enough, right?
Therefore, Xu Qing refused the invitation of the wise king.
Then he was thrown into the carriage by the wise king, including his clothes.
After having Xu Qing as a negative example, Su Jiyuan became more honest. He put on his official uniform, smoothed the corners of his clothes, and got into the carriage calmly.
The wise king was very satisfied with this.
Xu Qing on the carriage was very dissatisfied.
Under normal circumstances, according to the custom of Xu Qing's hometown, after the New Year, they get up in the middle of the night to pay New Year's greetings. After the New Year's greetings, it is their turn to visit the graves of their ancestors.
Xu Qing has no relatives in the capital, so there is no need to pay New Year's greetings, and the time is not right now.
Now that the New Year greetings are over, the only thing left is to visit the grave.
And now, Xu Qing is going to the morning court with the mood of visiting a grave. It is obvious that his heart is heavy.
north
Khan's tent
Wanyan Khan sat on the high seat, his eyes moving slightly. Today is the Spring Festival in the Central Plains, and it is also their Spring Festival.
Originally, there was no traditional festival such as the Spring Festival in their cultural customs. However, with the increasing prosperity of the Central Plains and the closer commercial exchanges between neighboring countries, as well as the penetration of Central Plains culture, the culture and eating habits of the Han people were spread to
In more distant places, they gradually began to have the Spring Festival as a festival.
However, the custom of eating New Year's Eve dinner, eating dumplings and setting off fireworks to celebrate the New Year has not evolved. Instead, they celebrate the New Year in their own unique way. They make a fire and sing and dance around the bonfire. This is their way of celebration.
Wanyan Khan was a heroic lord. For more than ten years, he led his tribe to conquer the east and west, supported war with war, conquered tribes of all sizes on the grassland, and laid the foundation for his rule over the grassland.
It was also at dawn today that he led his army to eliminate the last stubborn tribe, and merged the tribe's people, cattle, sheep and horses under his command, finally completing the great cause of unification.
From then on, there was only one voice left on the grassland.
At this time, morale was high and the scimitar at his waist was in urgent need of blood. However, when he drew his sword and looked around, there was no opponent around him.
But the high-spirited Wanyan Khan did not want to stop his conquest.
So he turned his gaze to the Central Plains.
At this time, the Central Plains was no longer as prosperous as it was in the past, and was divided into three countries.
But now he dominates the north, with a vast territory, strong troops and high morale. It is a great opportunity to attack cities and seize territory. How can he stop here?
Man's desire for power is like a rolling stone falling from a mountain. Unless the environment does not allow it, even he cannot control himself to stop.
Whether it's the Central Plains, the grasslands, or the dwarves, no one can escape.
This is a desire that comes from deep within the soul.
At this moment, a counselor wearing prairie attire walked into the tent, knelt on one knee and said: "Khan."
Wanyan Khan smiled and said: "Agula, one year has passed and you are still so thin. Do you deserve your name?"
The names given by the Central Plains people usually include the expectations and meanings of their parents for themselves, and even make up for what is lacking, so that the children's shortcomings are included in the name.
Fortunately, no one has named the brain until now...
The same is naturally true for the grassland. According to the rules on the grassland, the heavier you are at birth, the more popular you are, because only such people are likely to become warriors in the future.
But the counselor was very thin when he was born, much lower than the weight of other children on the grassland at birth, so his parents gave him the name Agula.
Agula means mountain in the grassland. The parents hope that this thin child will grow as tall and strong as a mountain and cannot be shaken.
But after so many years, it seems that his body is not rebellious in general, and he has never listened to his parents' words.
But God always opens a window when he closes a door. Although Agula does not have a strong body, his brain is surprisingly good. In particular, he has a thorough study of various military techniques and classics in the Central Plains.
Wanyan Khan made many strange moves during his campaign on the grassland and won consecutive battles.
Agula stood up and said: "You warriors are brave in your body, but Agula's courage is in your soul."
Wanyan Khan smiled and said: "Well, yes, Agula's bravery is better than the bravest warrior around me. Now that I have unified the grassland, I want to eat this fat piece of mutton from the Central Plains. What do you think?
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Agula shook his head when he heard Wanyan Khan's words and said: "Agula believes that our army has been exhausted from years of fighting and should take a good rest for a period of time. He also asked the Khan to stop the conquest."
However, Wanyan Khan stood up and said: "Nonsense! Our prairie warriors are at the height of their morale at this time. We will surely be invincible and sweep away all enemies!"
Agula shook his head and said: "No, Khan has never tasted defeat in his years of campaigning. The Central Plains is not a piece of plump mutton, but a man-eating tiger, which is not easy to deal with."
However, Wanyan Khan waved his hand and said: "Agula, you are my most trusted adviser, and you actually said such a thing? Do you mean that our grassland is not as good as the Central Plains? I think you are following them.
I have learned so much that I have forgotten what a warrior on the grassland looks like!"
Agula immediately knelt down on one knee and said: "Khan, Agula always remembers that he is a warrior on the grassland, but Khan, don't let victory go to your head. The Central Plains at this time is difficult to deal with. It is dangerous to send troops hastily.
It will damage my prairie warrior."
Wanyan Khan hummed: "That's enough! If you are afraid of the Central Plains, stay here. I will personally lead our warriors to the south. I want to see what the tiger you talk about looks like!"
