Ximen Hao opened the folding fan very pretentiously, blowing in the cool breeze, and said lightly:
"The people are the foundation of the country. How can we govern the country if we lose the support of the people?"
"Okay! Your Highness's words speak of the fundamentals of governing the country! Although we in Tianqing advocate martial arts, the clothing, food, housing, and transportation of cultivators are almost inseparable from the common people. Your Highness's words today hit the nail on the head.
The officer has learned a lesson!"
An official behind Hu Yanzhuo bowed to Ximen Hao with a look of admiration on his face.
And Hu Yanzhuo and others also had a change in this legendary waste prince.
In fact, when they saw each other for the first time, they knew that the eldest prince of Qing Kingdom was no longer the waste he was before.
"Haha~ I'm just talking nonsense. When it comes to governing the country, we have to rely on all the adults, your Majesty and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty."
Ximen Hao bowed his hand modestly. At this time, he was polite and absolutely a gentleman.
As a result, people who are familiar with him all wonder whether the eldest prince has dual or multiple personalities.
"Hahaha! Everyone, the dinner is ready. Let's stop standing outside. Your Highness, please."
Hu Yanzhuo suddenly became happy. Maybe the eldest prince was not as bad as he seemed when he came to Donglin City.
"Lord City Lord, ladies and gentlemen, please."
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Bypassing the city lord's office lobby, behind is the inner courtyard, which is also Hu Yanzhuo's residence.
In the Qing Dynasty, the offices and residences of city lords, even county guards, and officials in charge were built together for the convenience of protection.
After all, Tianqing Continent is a world of warriors, and murders often happen.
Hu Yanzhuo has ordered three tables to be placed in the restaurant in the inner courtyard, one large and two small.
The big one is used by myself and the important officials of the city lord's palace to greet Ximen Hao.
The two younger ones were some minor officials and subordinates led by the eldest prince.
The cooks, maids, and servants of the city lord's mansion were all busy, putting exquisite dishes on the table and jugs of fine wine.
Ximen Hao sat at the head of the big table, and beside him sat his loyal maid Daji, which made the officials of the city lord's palace stare straight.
Daji calmly served Ximen Hao with dishes. In her eyes, everyone in the room was transparent.
Ximen Hao scanned the officials in the restaurant and found that they were all civil servants. Except for Zhao Yunlong who was sitting with Ji Wubing, there was no military attaché!
"Lord City Lord, why didn't you invite the military attache to a banquet?"
Hu Yanzhuo was about to raise a glass to toast, but put it down:
"Your Highness, Donglin City is located in the northern fortress and is the northern gate of the Qing Kingdom. The military attaches have a heavy responsibility!"
"Oh~ I see."
Ximen Hao nodded dryly. During the day, he also saw the monsters among the other's nephews swaggering around the city. It seemed that the military attachés of Donglin City looked down upon him quite a bit!
Hu Yanzhuo looked at Ximen Hao, rolled his eyes, and picked up the wine glass:
"Your Highness, I would like to propose a toast to you, and welcome your Highness to Donglin City as a guest."
"Welcome to visit Donglin City, Your Highness!" The other civil servants raised their wine glasses at the same time.
"Hahaha! I'm not talking about being a guest. I'm here to recover from my illness. I'll have to trouble you all in the future. Come on, cheers!"
Ximen Hao also picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
After that, this foodie who had been eating dry food all the way rolled up his sleeves and started to work without any of the grace he had just now.
The eyes of Hu Yanzhuo and other officials jumped at the sight. Is this the well-dressed eldest prince? Why does he look like a refugee?
But if you think about it, everyone will understand.
The eldest prince was bedridden for several years. After he recovered, he became insane and killed many of the prince's guards.
That is, the day after he woke up, His Majesty sent him to Donglin City for refuge to avoid impeachment by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
From Tianqing City to Donglin City, if it takes an ordinary person more than two months, but the other party only takes more than a month, he must be sleeping in the open air, which is really difficult for the eldest prince.
The dinner fell into a long silence, and only the sounds of chewing and slurping could be heard. No one disturbed Ximen Hao's feast.
The atmosphere fell into a weird atmosphere for a while, but this weirdness was interrupted by the sudden arrival of two military attachés!
"Sir, your lord, the commander of the garrison, together with the unparalleled cavalry and the commander of the Jinzi Camp, are here."
The old housekeeper came close to Hu Yanzhuo's ear and whispered.
Just as Hu Yanzhuo was about to say something, he heard the sound of armor outside.
The leader was a middle-aged general in silver armor. The second general had bright eyes, was handsome, and had an impressive momentum.
Behind this man, his nephew trotted behind him, as if he was afraid of the general in front of him.
In fact, both of them are Dutong, the one in front is Dutong Zhao Yuan of Wushuang Iron Cavalry, and the garrison behind is Dutong Hu Yanda.
But the commander of a garrison, let alone the unparalleled cavalry, is not as good as a regular army. To put it bluntly, he just looks at the city and manages the public security in the city.
"Father!"
Zhao Yunlong, who was eating at the small table, suddenly stood up, his expression changed, and he hurriedly saluted.
At the same time, everyone stood up, including Hu Yanzhuo.
The only ones who didn't stand up were Ximen Hao and Ji Wubing, who were still eating and drinking. Even the old ghost stood up.
The reputation of the Peerless Iron Cavalry is so great that the salary and status of the Dutong among them are even higher than those of generals in ordinary armies.
"Wow!"
Zhao Yuan stood at the door, his eyes like sharp swords scanning the people in the room, and then fell on Ximen Hao.
Ximen Hao was still eating by himself, as if he was a big foodie. He had eaten most of the delicious food on the table by himself.
And Daji, who was dressed in a maid outfit, was still working hard to serve her master with delicious dishes.
The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly became eerily quiet, and everyone's eyes swept back and forth between Ximen Hao and Zhao Yuan.
Today we did not invite military attachés, but all the unparalleled cavalrymen came. I don’t know what will happen.
"Well……"
Ximen Hao let out a long belch, and then drank a glass of wine.
Daji reached out and handed over a fragrant handkerchief, not knowing where it came from.
Ximen Hao wiped his mouth, then threw the handkerchief on the table, then leaned on the chair and raised his head, looking at the silver-armored general looking directly at him from the door.
"Wow!"
Zhao Yuan cupped his fists and the chain armor on his body made a sound.
"Unparalleled Iron Cavalry, Commander of the Jinzi Camp: Zhao Yuan! I have met His Highness the Prince!"
Ximen Hao looked at the other person and saw contempt, even contempt, in the other person's eyes, which was exactly the same as Zhao Yunlong's eyes back then.
Zhao Yuan still held his fists, but his head was slightly raised, and his eyes met Ximen Hao's, shining in the dim light.