The "New Year's Banquet" was held routinely in the palace, which was divided into internal banquets and external banquets. The internal banquet was hosted by the queen. After the death of Queen Changsun, Li Er was not given the title of queen. The internal banquet was simply canceled because there was no one to host it. However, the external banquet was still the same, and it was better than in previous years.
It was even more solemn, and many princes, generals, ministers, and dignitaries from the court were invited.
After some opening remarks, everyone exchanged glasses and exchanged glasses of wine. It was very lively. The palace maids shuttled among them, constantly presenting drinks and dishes, like fluttering butterflies, which was really beautiful.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Li Er came out to speak, following the old rules. Everyone was used to it. They sat upright and listened carefully, but in fact they were distracted.
After an impassioned speech, Li Er had not yet given his all. He thought about the fact that the Tang Dynasty was founded more than ten years ago, and now the population has doubled. It is not enough to have enough food and clothing. At least the people can barely eat enough. This is different from the Yi Zi during the war.
Compared with food, it is like heaven, and the territory has more than doubled. The foreign guests are in submission, all the nations come to court, and the world returns to its heart. How loaded is it?
Feeling so moved, Li Er couldn't help but chant loudly -
The dusk scene is in Xiefang Palace, and the palace is gorgeous in years.
The cold leaves the winter snow, and the warmth brings in the spring breeze.
The order is fragrant and plump, and the flowers and scrolls are red.
Let’s celebrate the new year together and see you off all night long.
"good!"
"Great kindness!"
All civil and military officials couldn't help but burst into applause and praised him from the bottom of their hearts.
The speech just now was just a commonplace, and everyone didn't take it seriously and pretended to listen together, but this poem was really good and convincing.
The poem uses a series of dynamic words such as "ci, go, bring, enter, relax, and roll", which are eloquent, natural, fresh and readable.
Dressing up in a more resplendent and splendid way highlights the emperor's New Year's Eve celebration in the palace, hints at the theme, and gives people a sense of grandeur.
When Li Er heard the heartfelt applause, he became even more happy. After the toast, everyone drank heavily. They couldn't help but feel a little tipsy. They were worried about losing their composure and dared not drink anymore. However, his interest was not diminished and he asked: "You are all my humerus and the world's talents. Please give a speech."
On this festive occasion, it is better to compose a poem to congratulate the world on its prosperity and congratulate the Tang Dynasty on its prosperity."
Everyone felt sad when they heard it. It was not that they were afraid of writing poems. The military commanders might be a little bit behind, but which civil servants were not outstanding? Writing poems is not easy, but the problem is that if it is too good, it will steal the limelight from the saints. If it is not good, it will be detrimental to oneself.
This is a bit difficult to do if you are a talented person.
The whole place was silent, and the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Li Er thought that everyone was searching for words and phrases, thinking hard, and laughed and said: "My dear friends, hurry up and do it."
At this time, Kong Yingda suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the song just now is a masterpiece. It shows that the Tang Dynasty was powerful and the world was prosperous. We dare not show our shame. I have heard for a long time that King Han's poetry is unparalleled in the world. Perhaps only King Han can match it. Why not let King Han
Write a poem to open my eyes."
These words not only gave Qin Huaidao some eye candy, but also hurt his heart.
What does it mean that the King of Han is comparable? Doesn’t it mean that the King of Han is superior to the Holy One?
As soon as he finished speaking, many people looked at Kong Yingda with profound meaning.
Li Jing and other princes looked at him coldly, and Cheng Yaojin even scolded him directly: "Nonsense, the King of Han is a military general, how can he write poetry? You, an Imperial College scholar, a great Confucian, and a model of scholars in the world, actually say that you are not as good as a military general. It's simply
Disgrace your Saint Kong."
The words are rude, but as sharp as a knife, stabbing directly into the opponent's lungs.
"you?"
"A common man is no match for me!"
Kong Yingda turned blue with anger. A descendant of Confucius cannot really admit that he is not as good as the King of Han, right?
"What are you?" Cheng Yaojin wanted to curse, but Fang Xuanling pulled him behind him.
Fang Xuanling was about to leave, but found Li Er coming over and rationally not moving.
Li Er looked at Kong Yingda, then looked around, and asked: "Where is the King of Han?"
Of course, Qin Huaidao would be invited to such an important banquet. Everyone was just drinking and didn't pay attention. When they heard Li Er's reminder, they looked around and saw that no one was there. They were all confused. Others were afraid that they wouldn't have a chance to attend. Fortunately, this person didn't come.
What's it called?
Li Er's face turned ugly and fell on Wang De.
Wang De quickly explained: "Your Majesty, the old slave sent the invitation in person. The King of Han said that Qinjiazhuang will hold a banquet for everyone to enjoy. Please try your best to come over as soon as possible."
Li Er suddenly remembered what Wang De had reported. He was too busy at the time and didn't think much about it. He said angrily: "I didn't expect that the King of Han was so busy that he couldn't even spare time for a banquet. Since Qinjiazhuang is hosting a banquet, why don't we go and watch it together?"
Look, everyone is here to enjoy it."
Everyone could hear Li Er's dissatisfaction, but they didn't respond.
The princes were a little anxious and wanted to say a few words of love, but when they saw the look in Li Jing's eyes, they nodded tacitly and remained silent.
The emperor's words are made into a constitution, and his words are true.
Wang De hurriedly went to make travel arrangements. The banquet was interrupted, and acquaintances gathered together to communicate in low voices. Some were surprised, some were disdainful, some were sneering, some were worried, and some were waiting to see the joke.
Not long after, an elite Yulin Guard opened the way, followed by hundreds of officials in their own carriages, and drove away in a mighty manner. For the first time since the founding of the country, the banquet was interrupted, and he left for the transition.
The large army stopped at the entrance of Qinjiazhuang.
The gate is closed and surrounded by walls. It looks like an independent fortress. It looks a bit mysterious and majestic under the moonlight, but bursts of laughter can be heard from far away.
Attracted by the laughter, everyone got out of the carriage and watched curiously.
"Is everything going to be okay?" Cheng Yaojin walked to Li Jing and asked in a low voice.
"I didn't hear that Qinjiazhuang is going to celebrate. I don't know what that kid is up to." Li Jing also looked confused. Seeing Fang Xuanling coming over, he asked in a low voice: "Have you heard what that kid is going to do?
?”
"I've been on duty for the past two days and I've been so busy that I can't even take care of eating. I didn't hear anything." Fang Xuanling also looked in the direction of Qinjiazhuang with a puzzled face, and there was a clear light in the sky.
"biu——"
Suddenly, a sharp whistle sounded, and a bright light shot into the sky, roaring high in the sky, exploding into countless colorful flames that flew all over the sky.
Everyone was attracted by the weird explosion light and looked at each other.
"Your Majesty the Protector!"
The Yulin Guards rushed over, surrounded Li Er, drew their swords, and stood ready.
Li Er was also startled. After all, he was the result of fighting on the battlefield. He quickly calmed down and thought that he had decided to come here temporarily. Qin Huaidao had no reason to know in advance and set up an ambush. Then he saw the blank expressions on the faces of several princes.
, becoming more and more certain that it was a misunderstanding, he pushed Yu Linwei away and stepped forward, saying: "Xuanling, do you know what just happened?"
Before Fang Xuanling could answer, several more white lights shot up into the sky, like lightning.
Immediately afterwards, several groups of colorful lights exploded from high in the sky, which were colorful and gorgeous.
Fang Xuanling suddenly thought of something and said, "It's like fireworks."
Fireworks began in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty.
During the Zhenguan period, the fireworks had just started, and they were ignored. No matter the scale, color or flying height, they were far from enough. Li Er had also heard about fireworks. Looking at the fireworks blooming all over the sky, he couldn't help but say: "It's so high.
So big and with so many colors, could it be the latest product developed by Hanwang?"
"The King of Han's methods are extraordinary. Apart from him, I can't think of anyone else." Fang Xuanling said solemnly.
"It's so lively inside, like there's singing and dancing. It's not advisable for carriages to go in. Let's go in and have a look." Li Er said and walked forward.
"Hurry up and call the door." Fang Xuanling looked at Cheng Yaojin.
Cheng Yaojin rushed forward knowingly and slammed the door hard.
After a while, the door opened a crack, and a man poked his head out and said, "Everyone, Qinjiazhuang is closed tonight and there will be no visitors. Please go back."
"Go and let the King of Han come out to greet the Holy One." Cheng Yaojin scolded.
"Your Majesty?" The other party looked at everyone with some doubts, and his eyes fell on Li Er. He was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe. This was exclusive to the Holy Sage. No one dared to wear it. He quickly agreed and hurried back.
Cheng Yaojin opened the door and said, "Your Majesty, it's cold outside, let's go in directly."
"It's okay, just wait. You can't be a bad visitor if you come here rashly." Li Er said, while looking inside, he saw many fireworks rising into the sky deep in the green trees. He couldn't help but said: "Pharmacist, if these fireworks are used to warn people,
, it is very useful in the vast grasslands and winding mountains. The imperial army does not have enough warning powder."
"The Holy One is wise!" As a military god of the generation, Li Jing also discovered that fireworks are suitable for battlefields and are much stronger than the gunpowder used in the imperial army as a warning.
Cheng Yaojin also said with emotion: "Your Majesty, I remember that the warning gunpowder in the army can be fired up to ten feet high, and it is difficult to detect it from a distance. This person's fireworks are nearly one hundred feet high, and they explode in a large area. It is impossible to avoid being discovered."
It’s so difficult, it’s simply incredible.”
"Ask the King of Han later." Li Jing suggested.
Li Er nodded, feeling a little melancholy for no reason. He didn't dare to use such a great talent, alas!