As the emperor and the host of the imperial banquet, Liu Chengyou is the only protagonist in the palace, and his every move involves everyone's attention, and when he stands in front of Yao Yuanfu, everyone subconsciously stops what they are doing and looks to this side.

The palace lady who was dancing stopped dancing, moved gracefully, and retreated to the sides in order to wait, and the musicians who were cheering also stopped playing, and the hall was quiet all of a sudden.

The wine glass in the emperor's hand only gestured forward, and seeing this, Yao Yuanfu also got up, holding the cup with both hands in response, and his movements were swift.

Behind the two of them drinking a cup of wine, looking at Yao Yuanfu, Liu Chengyou said: "Yao Gong is old, but his muscles and bones are not decaying, his appearance is strong, and his style has not diminished back then. ”

Yao Yuanfu is a person who does not accept old age, and on weekdays, others praise him for his health and strength, and they are all happy. At this time, hearing the emperor praise him like this, his face did not hide his joy, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty praises him, but the ministers dare not be ashamed!" ”

"However, after all, Yao Gong is seventy years old, and he has still been busy with conquest over the years. This time, in the battle of Donghe Village, he put on armor and went into battle, took the lead, fought on a prancing horse, and lived to death. When I heard it, I felt its loyalty and purity, and sighed at its bravery, but when I thought about it, I was really ashamed. Qing is an elder, respected by the top and bottom, I really can't bear you at this advanced age, you are still risking death! ”

Listening to the emperor's "emotional" confession, Yao Yuanfu arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty's compassionate heart, the minister's heart, the only thing to say is high, although the minister is old, but there is a place where His Majesty can use it, and he will never avoid disasters!" ”

"Yao Qing should be strong and strong!" Liu Chengyou smiled.

Motioning for Yao Yuanfu to sit down and changing a glass of wine, Liu Chengyou turned around and walked in front of Shi Kuangyi, raised a glass to invite him, and drank it all.

Liu Chengyou said: "Since the Middle Tang Dynasty, the land of Hexi has gradually declined, and the Central Plains has declined, so that the Han rivers and mountains have fallen into the hands of the Tibetan and miscellaneous captives.

Shi Qing has guarded Jingyuan for more than ten years, and has been unswervingly committed to pacifying the people, controlling violence and quelling chaos, resisting foreign insults and enemies, and ensuring the peace of a region. ”

Looking west from Jingyuan, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, falling into the hands of Hu Lu, after more than ten years of watching, a little volunteering, for the emperor's words, there are also some feelings.

In the face of Liu Chengyou's praise, Shi Kuangyi couldn't help but be moved, and responded: "The minister only does his duty to ensure peace for the country." However, for many years, the miscellaneous captives have rebelled, and the ego China is majestic, but it cannot be controlled, and the subordinates are very ashamed! ”

"Shi Qing's words are serious!" His eyes fell on Shi Kuangyi's face, and between his faces, with a little strange paleness, Liu Chengyou asked with concern: "Shi Qing had a serious illness before, and how is his health now?" ”

"With the care of His Majesty Lao, the old age and illness will break out once it erupts, and there will be a medicine stone to prolong the treatment and slow down the symptoms a little!" Shi Kuangyi said, and couldn't help coughing a few times.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh: "Let Shi Qing take the sick to work on state affairs and take charge of military affairs, and I am at fault!" ”

After speaking, taking a glass of wine handed by Zhang Dejun, Liu Chengyou walked in front of Zhao Hui, still at the same rhythm.

"Back then, the Khitan entered the Kou, the Central Plains sank, and the people of the world all suffered from it. Although the first emperor was based in Hedong, but the future was uncertain, Zhao Qing killed Hu Jubing in Shaanzhou, the first to advocate righteousness, and then the Hedong army came out, within half a year, expelled the Khitan, fixed the Central Plains, and rebuilt the rivers and mountains. The prosperity of the Han Dynasty is powerful and powerful. After drinking only three more glasses of wine, Liu Chengyou's cold noodles were also dyed by the wine, and the conversation became more and more intense, and between the attitudes, he was full of emotion: "I think about it so far, it seems to be yesterday!" ”

Zhao Hui also echoed, revealing a touch of reminiscence: "At the beginning, the old minister was just grateful for the prestige of the ancestors, and he didn't want to be enslaved by the Khitan, so he did his best, which is not enough!" ”

"What is the humble valley, not reserved, Zhao Gong is!" Liu Chengyou pointed at Zhao Hui and praised the Jiedu military envoys present.

Zhao Hui naturally made a modest performance that he was ashamed of.

"When I personally conquered the river and Ping Li Shouzhen, when I saw Zhao Qing, I was still radiant and in good spirits!" Looking at Zhao Hui, Liu Chengyou sighed slightly: "I'll see you again after many years, but my temples are full of frost." Over the years, the town guarded Fengxiang, fixed the border and resisted insults, governed the government and the people, and never slackened. In my heart, I feel very admirable! ”

The emperor's words were so nice and considerate, but Zhao Hui was not too happy, his face was moved, but he remained cautious in his heart, and the changes in his expression and actions all matched Liu Chengyou's words.

Next, it is An Xianqi, Liu Chongjin, Wang Jing, Zhang Yanwei, one cup per person, Liu Chengyou is full of his merits, and he is full of praise. What is a little unusual is that for Zhe Deran, Li Wanchao and Yang Ye, Liu Chengyou did not go out of his way to toast, I don't know if he forgot it, or the wine was not continuous.

Putting down the wine glass, Liu Chengyou was already full of red light, looked around, his eyes were drunk, and he said loudly: "The princes who are sitting here are all pillars of the Han Dynasty, pillars of the imperial court, calm places, guarding the border, and have meritorious deeds." Over the years, the wind and rain, hard work and resentment, there is the peace of the Han Dynasty. However, it is not my intention to make the princes bear the burden of the king's affairs for a long time, and they want to relieve their hard work. I remember the many years of meritorious service of the princes, although the high-ranking officials are generous, it is difficult to express gratitude......"

In a drunken state, Liu Chengyou said the most important and straightforward sentence tonight, and in the blink of an eye, he also quietly observed everyone's expressions, with different expressions.

Retracting his gaze, Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun to pour a full glass of wine, gestured left and right, and said with a smile: "It's rare in Tokyo, all the princes are gathered, I am very happy today, so there are more words, don't blame the princes." Come, all of you, drink this cup again, in order to fulfill the friendship of kings and ministers, please! ”

After drinking another glass of wine, Liu Chengyou's body was already a little shaky, and with the support, he returned to the imperial case, signaled, and played music and danced again in the palace......

After that, Liu Chengyou left the table first, and instructed him to let the festivals enjoy themselves, and at the same time, it was also an opportunity for them to contact their feelings.

The moment he stepped out of the Long Live Palace, Liu Chengyou's body slowly stood up straight, his face was still drunk, but he was not drunk, his eyes were clear, but the performance of Fang Cai appeared in his mind.

Walking slowly between the corridors, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked Zhang Dejun: "Yao Yuanfu is known for his generosity, although he has an open-minded temperament, he has no name for domineering, why is he so presumptuous and rude at the banquet?" ”

Hearing this question suddenly, Zhang Dejun thought about it and replied: "He is a foreign state, has a side of the army, has a town, and does not practice the court etiquette system on weekdays. Maybe it's because I'm drunk and forget the rules! ”

Liu Chengyou asked again: "Do you think, am I drunk?" ”

"The official family is drunk, but the heart is not drunk!" Zhang Dejun responded.

"Zhang Dejun, you are smart again!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

His face suddenly showed panic, and he hurriedly said: "Little nonsense, please forgive the official!" ”

Liu Chengyou smiled even more, looking at him: "What are you panicking about, I always like to talk to smart people!" ”

"Go to Kunming Hall tonight!" Liu Chengyou commanded, and quickened his pace.

Frightened by the emperor again, Zhang Dejun couldn't help wiping the fine sweat on his forehead, he couldn't care about much, and hurriedly sped up to keep up.

In fact, Yao Yuanfu's presumptuousness, in Liu Chengyou's eyes, was a bit deliberate, more like a temptation, testing his mind as an emperor. Liu Chengyou admits that he performed well.

At the imperial banquet tonight, he has already spoken more bluntly, if there is no accident, it will be time to receive feedback in the next three or two days.

On the side of the Long Live Palace, after the emperor left, there were no two quarters of an hour, and the festivals dispersed one after another. On the way, Zhi Delan couldn't help but say to his father: "As my father said, the Son of Heaven is actually to relieve power!" ”

Zhi Congruan looked very calm: "Unexpectedly, I just don't know what choice these people will make in the end." However, no matter what, it will be difficult to return to the old job! ”

"Father, can I still go back to Fuzhou?" Zhe asked hesitantly.

"Do you know that when Fang was in the palace, when the Son of Heaven toasted and recounted, why did you, Li Wanchao and Yang Ye be omitted?" Zhi Congruan said: "Stay in Tokyo for a while, at least after Concubine Xian gives birth, then the situation in Baode Mansion will almost stabilize......

Hearing what my father said, I understood it and felt a lot more relieved. He is not yet forty years old, and he is in the prime of life, but he does not want to die old at this age.

"Do you know what the Son of Heaven says about you?" Zhe Congruan said suddenly.

Zhe Deyan suddenly became interested, and he also wanted to hear how the emperor praised himself. Facing his expectant gaze, he folded Congruan and said: "The Son of Heaven said that you know the strategy of the army and have the courage to strategize, but you can control one side!" ”

"So, you'll still use me!" Zhede showed a touch of joy on his face.

Zhecongruan pondered for a while and said, "When you go back to the north, your brother is willing to be transferred!" ”