Since the enthronement ceremony, the Taiyuan palace has always been busy, and the eunuchs of the palace are preparing for the night banquet.

Liu Chengxun and Liu Chengyou, the two brothers, were also very busy, and Liu Chengxun was added to the errand of the palace envoy to temporarily take charge of the ministry in the Taiyuan Palace. As for Liu Chengyou, after welcoming the Li family into the palace, he was temporarily appointed as the envoy of the imperial city, and was ordered to select the elite among the Jinyang armies, stationed in the Taiyuan Palace, and guarded the palace city.

It can be seen from Liu Zhiyuan's arrangement that Liu Zhiyuan's most trusted ones at the moment have to belong to his two sons. However, the selection of the palace guard forbidden army could not be completed in a short period of time, and Liu Chengyou directly transferred four battalions of elite soldiers from the Xingjie and Wujie Second Armies, plus the original personal guard capital, and stationed in the imperial palace.

After Liu Chengyou finished arranging, the inspection was over, and night was coming. Unhurriedly, he went out of the palace to change into a new regular clothes, picked up the Geng family by the way, and entered the palace for a banquet.

In the Taiyuan Palace, with the main hall as the center, it has long been brightly lit and full of people.

"Second brother, you're finally here!" Among the civil and military forces, Liu Chengxun looked red-faced, and when he saw Liu Chengyou, he immediately greeted him.

"Hmm!" nodded to Liu Chengxun. Liu Chengyou had the heart to smile, but maybe he had been autistic for a long time, and he really couldn't laugh. It was Geng's family, who showed up for the first time, and saluted Liu Chengxun with some nervousness.

There was a seat for the civil and military women, Liu Chengyou signaled to him, and the Geng family went very obediently.

"Miyagi Guards, are they all arranged?" Liu Chengxun asked.

His eyelids raised and glanced at Liu Chengxun, Liu Chengyou replied: "They are all the elites of the two armies of Xingjie and Wujie, big brother can rest assured!" ”

After a haha, Liu Chengxun said with a smile: "Erlang has always been reassuring to do things......

The brothers said a few words and sat down. Liu Chengyou's mood was stable to the extreme, but he couldn't help but feel something strange in his heart, his eldest brother seemed to be interested in the "army".

The atmosphere in the main hall is very lively, noisy and shouting, like a vegetable market. Shi Hongzhao and other generals had already started eating at the table banquet, and the wine was drunk, and Yang Wei and other ministers were a little reserved, but they were limited, but they all seemed very excited.

At the beginning of the new dynasty, the structure of the economy was not perfect, especially the Hedong generals who occupied most of the main hall, and they did not know what etiquette to observe. Like Shi Hongzhao, this guy is probably conceited that he has the merit of supporting him, and he has a little arrogant on his face, and he drinks and brews, but he doesn't care about the image at all.

Liu Chengyou was happy to be quiet, and in the face of such a noisy scene, his brows couldn't help frowning.

It wasn't until Liu Zhiyuan and the Li family appeared together that the hall was quiet and worshiped the two together.

Liu Zhiyuan was wearing a purple dragon robe, and at this moment, his face was no longer serious, and he was full of spirit, as if he was several years younger. Li also changed into a phoenix skirt, with a light smile on the corner of his mouth, which was even more graceful and luxurious.

Liu Zhiyuan seemed very tolerant of the wanton rudeness of the ministers in the palace, probably because the joy of being the emperor was enough for him to ignore these details. waved his hand to let everyone be exempted from courtesy, and continued the feast with a voice.

The atmosphere in the hall has entered a climax from the beginning, and between the civil and military, the cups are constantly being pushed and changed.

"Princess!" Liu Zhiyuan got up at the right time, took a few steps in the hall with a wine glass, and said: "I bow down and have to be on the throne of the emperor, and all the princes are sincere and supportive. I here, a toast to all the public! Take up the glass in your hand and drink it with me! Please! ”

"Your Majesty, please!" A cadre of people is very face-saving, and responded neatly.

After drinking one glass, another glass of wine was immediately served by a waiter, Liu Zhiyuan was more interested, looked around, and said loudly: "Today, the Khitan still occupies the two capitals, Hulu is rampant, and bandits are rampant. Just when our generation is forging ahead, putting things right, and making contributions. I also hope that all the princes and I will work together to help the world, and the people of Fu will be eager to govern! ”

"Your Majesty is wise and martial, with your leadership, you will definitely be able to expel Hu Lu, clear the world, and return peace to my Chinese people!" Liu Zhiyuan's words fell, and Yang Wei immediately got up and agreed.

Liu Zhiyuan's face was flushed: "I, do it first for respect!" ”

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Liu Zhiyuan did not continue to say some righteous rhetoric, but with the strength of wine, he also said that the merits of the ministers were all remembered in their hearts, and they must not be disappointed, and led everyone to look forward to the prospect of expelling the Khitan and pacifying the Central Plains.

Liu Zhiyuan is also not good at words on weekdays, he doesn't talk much, he said a little more on the spot, then went back to his seat to drink, and instead ordered Liu Chengxun to represent him and toast to the civil and military forces.

Liu Chengxun actively responded to the promise, and communicated enthusiastically with the civil and military officials of the new dynasty, and with the friendship between the emperor's eldest son and the period of the hegemony, it seemed that he was "like a fish in water".

In contrast, Liu Chengyou sat silently on the side, pouring himself a drink.

Looking at his brother's smiling face, and the hustle and bustle of the banquet in his ears, Liu Chengyou's eyes suddenly became a little confused. Although he didn't want to admit it, he was sure that he was jealous.

Be a low-key person and do things in a high-profile manner. worked hard to perform this for a long time in front of Liu Zhiyuan and Hedong Wenwu, but as a result, it was still the eldest brother Liu Chengxun who was remembered and tried his best to flatter.

A sour taste spreads in my heart......

However, not everyone ignores Liu Chengyou, and there are not a few people who toast him, but his status is not as high as Yang Wei, Wang Zhang and others. However, there are not many people who are remembered by Liu Chengyou.

In addition to Zhang Yanwei, Su Fengji is one, Wang Jun is one, and there are two people who surprised him slightly. Needless to say, Guo Wei said, the other is Liu Zhiyuan's confidant, Hedong Observation Judge Su Yuqi.

Su Yuqi is not young, he is a good man, and he looks like a pure and honest elder. This person was born in a scholarly family, with a family history and Confucian etiquette. Under Liu Zhiyuan, if there are a few people with outstanding knowledge, they should be headed by Su Yuqi.

Liu Chengyou and Su Yuqi didn't have any friendship before, but tonight he took the initiative to come forward to toast and said some flattering words, but the little flattering look on his face couldn't hide Liu Chengyou's eyes. Liu Chengyou was peaceful, and the elders took the initiative to show goodwill, but it was inconvenient to blow his mind.

"Your Highness, it seems that the interest is not very high, why are you so shy?" It was Guo Wei, who drank all the glasses, stayed for a while, and took the initiative to talk to Liu Chengyou, and the change in title was also very natural.

Such a behavior made Liu Chengyou couldn't help but be surprised, and when he raised his eyes to look at Guo Wei, he saw that his face was ruddy, and his eyes were clear, but he glanced at Liu Chengxun and the ministers subtly.

"The emperor's father ascended the throne, the new dynasty was established, and the monarch, ministers, and the army and the people enjoyed together, I couldn't help but be happy in my heart......" cheered up, Liu Chengyou raised his glass and said lightly.

Guo Wei responded and chuckled: "Your Highness is right, but the last general was drunk, dazzled, and said the wrong thing." ”

After drinking the last sip of wine in the cup, Liu Chengyou stared at Guo Wei and said a little seriously: "This Hedong civil and military, who has insight into world affairs and has a clear mind, may be General Guo!" ”

Liu Chengyou said "drunken words", but Guo Wei was stunned, and hurriedly shook his head: "Your Highness has praised falsely, and the last general can't be deserved." ”

"That's right!" After a few words, the negative emotions in Liu Chengyou's heart had been completely suppressed, and he suddenly stared at Guo Wei: "I heard that General Guo has three sons under his knees?" ”

"Exactly." Guo Wei was a little puzzled.

"I lack talents under my command, I heard that the general's adopted son Guo Rong is cautious and generous, both civil and military, can you cut your love and transfer to my command?" Liu Chengyou said softly.

His brows locked suddenly, but looking at Liu Chengyou's face that was already as calm as water, he was suspicious in his heart, and he hesitated, Guo Wei still arched his hand and said: "Being able to do things under His Highness is a blessing for dogs." ”

"Good!" Liu Chengyou's voice was a little higher, and he raised his glass again: "General Guo, please." ”

"Your Highness, please."