That night, Gaozong summoned Qin Hui in the imperial study and asked, "Is there another arrangement for Aiqing's concert today?" I would like to hear your opinion. ”

Qin Hui smiled treacherously and said: "Your Majesty, don't you think that Yue Fei's attitude when he comes back this time is very different from before? The emperor has not yet announced the withdrawal of military power and demoted him to a commoner, but he automatically proposed to go back to his hometown to recuperate, does it mean that there is no purpose in between? In my opinion, Yue Fei is taking retreat as advance and striking first. ”

"Yue Fei keeps saying that he doesn't want fame and fortune, so what is he trying to do? In Weichen's humble opinion, Yue Fei's greatest ambition is to reign over the world and let the people of the world bow down to him. Since Emperor Taizu founded the country, our dynasty has attached importance to civilian officials and guarded against military generals, why? Because no matter how bad a civilian official is, it is nothing more than corruption and bribery, and once a military attache makes a rebellion, it will shake the foundation of the country. Civilian officials are powerless, military generals support their own troops, and once they indulge, they will be out of control. ”

After listening to Qin Hui's words, Gaozong felt that it was reasonable, so he asked: "Yue Fei claims to be loyal to the country and is not at fault in doing things, how can I bear to attack him?"

"The emperor doesn't need to rush to get rid of Yue Fei, first test Yue Fei, if Yue Fei doesn't want fame, profit, or greed, then he must be a country. Since Yue Fei does not seek fame and fortune, then the emperor will test whether Yue Fei is good at wine, if he is a good winemaker, it is not a problem. If Yue Fei is not even close to the wine, then he is a dangerous person, please ask the emperor to get rid of this person quickly to prevent future troubles. Qin Hui said.

Gaozong listened and was silent.

"Your Majesty, when you are constantly suffering, Weichen is just a heartfelt word, how to decide to ask the emperor to make a holy judgment. Qin Hui added fuel to the fire.

After hearing this, Gaozong finally made up his mind, and he decided to test Yue Fei first to see what he was thinking in his heart.

Early the next morning, hundreds of civil and military officials went to court, and the emperor didn't say anything more, so he drove out of the palace and went to West Lake with hundreds of civil and military officials.

"Ladies and gentlemen, everyone has a good day today, and tomorrow I will go to Yangzhou, and I will ask you to take care of the major events in the DPRK and China. Gaozong said.

The ministers said in unison: "Wechen obeys the holy decree. ”

"Yue Aiqing, accompany me. Gaozong said.

Yue Fei agreed, and went to a place with the emperor, where there was a garden-style mansion, and the architectural decoration was almost comparable to the palace.

"Yue Aiqing, this will be your home in the future, you can go home and move all the family members here to live in peace, you can live your free life, and you don't have to go to court for nothing. Gaozong said.

"Wechen thanks the saint for his good intentions, and I forgive Weichen for not agreeing. Now that the Second Emperor is still suffering in the Five Kingdoms City, how can Weichen enjoy it so much? Yue Fei said.

Gojong was a little unhappy when he heard this, he didn't say a word and walked out of the house alone. Yue Fei saw it, and then caught up.

"Yue Aiqing, since you don't like this kind of life, let's change your lifestyle. Tomorrow I will accompany me to Yangzhou, I want to open your eyes. Gojong changed the subject.

"Weichen was favored by the saint and grateful, and the trip to Yangzhou was obeyed. Yue Fei said.

"That's right. Gaozong and Yue Fei came to the West Lake with a smile and a smile to enjoy the lake and mountains together.

The next day, Gaozong drove out of the palace, with Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Zhang Jun, Wednesday Wei and a few servants to Yangzhou, a group of people came to Yangzhou, Yangzhou prefect Wan Qiaoyu led the master in the yamen and the officials out of the house to welcome.

"Wechen knocks on the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live. The Holy Driver can come to Yangzhou, which is the glory of the lower officials, please move the living room of the Holy Driver. Wan Qiwei knelt down to pay homage and said.

"Wan Aiqing, I heard that Yangzhou has three beauties, no less than the beautiful scenery of West Lake, today I came to see Yangzhou three beauties, I don't know how Aiqing is prepared?" Gaozong asked straight to the point.

"It's ready, please appreciate it. Wan Qiyun said, and led the way in front of him after speaking.

Gaozong and Yue Fei walked side by side, this was Gaozong's intention, Yue Fei didn't know what Gaozong's intention was to ask him to come to Yangzhou, so he had no choice but to be respectful rather than obey. However, Yue Fei didn't dare to compete with Gaozong, he deliberately slowed down his pace.

came to the hall, the monarch and the ministers sat down, the emperor sat on the upper seat, Qin Hui and Zhang Jun sat on the right, Yue Fei and Zhou Wei sat on the left, and Wan Qiwei sat on the lower seat as an accompaniment. First of all, put on the best tea, is the famous Yunwu tea, the tea comes from the top of Yunwu Mountain, the tea picking time must be in the early morning The dew on the tea fangs is not dry, and the tea processing is also particularly particular, generally through several sets of processes.

Gaozong tasted a sip of the freshly brewed cloud tea, only to feel that the entrance was cool and the aftertaste was sweet: "It is really a good tea, cool and sweet, and it is refreshing to drink it." Wan Aiqing, is this the beauty of Yangzhou?" asked Gaozong.

"Back to the emperor, this is not the three beauties of Yangzhou, the real three beauties of Yangzhou are delicious, wine, and beauties, please ask the emperor to taste the first beauty. Wan Qiaoyu waved his hand after speaking, and the guards on the left and right brought out the delicious food and placed it neatly on the table.

Gaozong took a closer look, and saw that these dishes were flying in the sky, swimming in the water, running on the ground, and there were some various dishes, I don't know what they were refined, forming beautiful patterns.

"There are so many delicious dishes, I have never seen so many tricks in the palace. Qin Aiqing, what kind of dishes are these?Can you name them?" Gaozong asked as he looked at Qin Hui.

"Wechen is lonely and unheard, and I don't know what the names of these dishes are. Wan Zhifu is the parent official of Yangzhou, and he should know these recipes, so the emperor might as well consult Wan Zhifu. Qin Hui said.

Wan Qiyu listened to Qin Hui's voice, and knew that the time to show his face had come, he stood up and pointed to the plate to introduce the name, ingredients, processing and taste of each dish, he said it again like a few treasures, and everyone was amazed.

"Your Majesty, please taste this first dish auspicious Ruyi, which is made of Wenchang fish steamed with condiments and then fried, the meat is tender and sweet, and the entrance is oily...... "Wan Qiaoyu made an introduction one by one, and Emperor Gaozong tasted them one by one.

"Sure enough, it is the first beauty of Yangzhou, it is wonderful, everyone, let's taste it together. Gaozong said.

Qin Hui, Zhang Jun, and Wednesday saw that Emperor Gaozong had opened Chrysostom, and picked up chopsticks to choose their favorite flavors. Gaozong secretly glanced at Yue Fei, only to see that Yue Fei's chopsticks had not picked up the dishes for a long time.

"Yue Aiqing, why don't you taste this delicious food? How many times in your life have you been able to eat such a good dish? What a pity not to eat it?" asked Gaozong suspiciously.

Yue Fei put down his chopsticks and said, "Your Majesty, who doesn't like delicious food?" It's just that Wei Chen thought of the two saints who were stranded in the Jin Kingdom, and he was still sitting in the well and watching the sky in the Five Kingdoms City, so he was a little unpleasant. ”

"Yue Fei, the emperor is on the rise, but you said such a disappointing remark, are you deliberately making the emperor angry?" Qin Hui scolded.

Yue Fei listened to it and knew that he was a little unscrupulous, but it was just his feelings. immediately stood up and apologized: "Your Majesty, Weichen just said this for a moment, and please forgive the emperor for the offense." ”

"Yue Aiqing, sit down and speak. After all, it is my father, the emperor, the queen mother, and the imperial brother who are trapped in Jinbang, and they are all my closest people, so why don't I miss them? But I also have my difficulties, and you should understand what I think in my heart. Gaozong said with a wry smile.

Weichen understands that the reason why the emperor did this is also for the people of the world to live a few days of stable life, and for the sake of the Great Song Dynasty. Yue Fei said with a little sarcasm.

Gaozong understood Yue Fei's ambition, and also understood that he was uncomfortable when he withdrew his troops back to Beijing when he fell short, and even if he had any criticism, he had to put it in his heart for the time being. Because once something big happens, it has to rely on talents like Yue Fei to reverse the situation.

"Wan Zhifu, how can you make delicious food without good wine, and offer your second beauty!" said Gaozong.

Wan Qian waved his hand, and the officials immediately brought a few jars of good wine. When I opened the lid, I could smell a fragrant smell of wine.

"This is Shanxi Xinghua Village wine, this is Luzhou Laojiao, this is Yanghe Daqu, these are the most famous wines, and these wines have been buried in the ground for several years, and now it is time to lift the lid. Wan Qian said.

When Emperor Gaozong heard this, he was naturally happy in his heart, in the palace, he rarely drank alcohol, and even if he drank a little wine, it was all some tribute wine sent by the local government, and it was not stored underground. Shanxi Xinghua Village wine is the most famous wine in the Great Song Dynasty, by asking where the restaurant is? Shepherd boy refers to Xinghua Village, referring to this Xinghua Village wine.

The officials poured a glass of wine for each adult present, and the emperor took the lead in toasting, and everyone took the wine glass and drank it all, but Yue Fei sat there indifferent.

"Yue Aiqing, everyone has done it, why don't you do it?" Gao Zong asked in amazement.

"Back to the emperor, Weichen has quit drinking for many years, please forgive the emperor. Yue Fei said.

"Oh, Yue Aiqing has quit drinking?" Gaozong was a little strange.

"Yes, since the change of Jingkang, Weichen has quit drinking. Did the emperor forget that he was trapped in Niutou Mountain in the past, once the emperor and Lord Li and other seven monarchs and ministers had a banquet together, Weichen did not drink, the emperor asked, Weichen told the truth, and he would never drink if he did not welcome back the two saints. Yue Fei reminded.

When Gaozong heard this, he remembered the humiliation of the past, and his heart was not a taste. He put down his wine glass and said, "Yue Aiqing has quit drinking for the humiliation of the two saints, how can I be indifferent? From today on, I will also quit drinking. ”

Qin Hui and the others listened to it and knew that the reason why the emperor said this was actually competing with Yue Fei. He didn't know what to say, so he said to Wan Qiyu: "Wan Zhifu, quickly offer your third beauty, so that the emperor can relax his mood." ”