The day before the Shengshou, Zhao Shu personally presided over the meeting, and the six important ministers of the Political Affairs Hall led by Bao Zheng, the Shengshou Commissioner led by Jia Changchao, and the nobles of the clan led by Zhao Yunbi, the king of Beihai County, all got together, including Wang Ning'an, tomorrow's Shengshou ceremony, there is no room for mistakes.

All nations gathered, hundreds of countries are coming, I am afraid that except for the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, the Central Plains has never been so lively.

The big guy has also worked hard for a few months, and it is just to get a bang, as long as tomorrow passes, it will be done, and everyone is both nervous and excited.

Jia Changchao said: "Tomorrow is first of all the clan to congratulate, on behalf of the family...... Then there are hundreds of officials entering the congratulatory system, representing the court...... Subsequently, the merchants and ordinary people entered the congratulatory ceremony to represent the country...... Finally, the envoys of the nations congratulated them, representing the whole world. The family and the country are all over the world, my great Song Dynasty is in all countries, and it is impossible to wait for leisure, are you all ready? ”

Without waiting for the ministers to speak, Zhao Shu spoke first.

"Jia Xianggong, whether the ceremony can be simplified, of course it is necessary to enter the congratulatory message, but the congratulatory message should not be too long, and the time should not be delayed for too long, although the spirit of my father is very good these days, I am afraid that he will not be able to hold on."

No one knows his father's body better than Zhao Shu, Qian Yi has also said several times that Zhao Zhen's foundation is not good, he lived in the palace all the year round, and was also attacked by lead poisoning, and later became ill from hard work, and he was already sick with all kinds of diseases, as a doctor, he can only regulate the holy body and extend his life, but he can't save his life!

Zhao Zhen is currently taboo about overwork, and he is also taboo about joy and sorrow. Zhao Shu's request for the simplification of the ceremony is also the proper meaning.

At this time, Zhao Yunbi, the king of Beihai County, spoke, "Please rest assured, as a courtier, we will definitely take care of the Holy Body, the clan and hundreds of officials will not be more than a quarter of an hour, plus the people will enter the congratulations, a total of half an hour can be, with the meaning of the minister, you can combine the three congratulatory words into one, after all, they are all auspicious words, say it once and three times, there is not much difference, as long as the mind is there." ”

Zhao Shu nodded happily, "That's right, it's all my own family, as long as it's lively and sincere, don't let my father do it." ”

Jia Changchao also agreed, "Then do it, at the end of tomorrow, the clan relatives and hundreds of officials will enter the congratulations, the time will be half an hour, and then let Your Majesty rest for half an hour, and when the time comes, invite the envoys of all countries to congratulate." ”

Obviously, in the face of envoys from various countries, this cannot be taken lightly.

In order to show the bearing of the state of etiquette, it must not be sloppy, the Ministry of Etiquette has been rehearsing for a long time, and has also organized envoys to rehearse.

Zeng Gong said: "Now among the countries, Khotan is loyal, Bohai and Qingtang are also loyal vassals, and the Ministry of Rites hopes that the envoys of their three kingdoms will take the lead, take the lead in congratulating and reciting the congratulatory table, but it is just ......"

"Just what? Could it be a thorn? Jia Chang asked with a dark face.

"Back to Jia Xianggong, it's true, other countries are okay to say, but Xixia has been making indecent demands, and this time, they are still competing to be the first, threatening not to participate if they don't give the first place."

"Ridiculous!"

Jia Changchao slapped the table angrily and said angrily: "Just Xixia, you dare to be so bold!" Is their brain broken? Forgot what you are? ”

Pang Ji also said: "That's right, Western Xia is just a general of the defeated army, and he also ran to the Great Song Dynasty, which is really hateful!" If they are allowed to lead, in case something comes out and the ceremony is ruined, wouldn't it be a big loss because of a small one! The old man thought that he would simply tell the envoys of Western Xia that they didn't want to participate, and my Great Song didn't want to entertain them! Go back and wait for the Heavenly Soldiers to come! ”

is worthy of being a veteran army leader, and Pang Ji is domineering.

Some people agree with his words, but some people are puzzled, such as Lu Zhi stood up.

"Pang Xianggong, this Shengshou ceremony, strive for perfection, no matter what, Western Xia is also an important neighbor of the Great Song Dynasty, second only to Liao, if Western Xia does not participate, it is inevitable that there will be a fly in the ointment."

"Then follow Western Xia and let them be ranked first?" Pang Ji asked rhetorically.

"This ...... Xia Guan thought that he could discuss a thing or two, so he would send someone over now to give Xixia a little sweetness. According to the speculation of the following officials, Western Xia just wanted to take the opportunity to get benefits. ”

Lu Zhi found that the faces of all the ministers present had changed, and he immediately explained: "Xia Guan is not talking to Xixia, I think it is not too late to deal with the grand ceremony first, and then settle accounts with Xixia." ”

In fact, Lu Xu's idea is also reasonable, after all, without Western Xia, the entire canon will be much inferior. In addition, Xixia seems to be deliberately making trouble, and if they don't block their mouths, these guys will take the opportunity to make trouble, and it will also ruin the atmosphere of the ceremony.

It really needs to be carefully weighed which is more important.

Many ministers discussed, some people thought that they could not get used to Western Xia, and they should give them some color, and some people advocated that things should be calmed for the time being, and they would settle accounts after the autumn.

They argued endlessly, Wang Ningan lowered his head, flipped through tomorrow's process, and kept thinking...... In the face of the noise of hundreds of officials, his head was a little big.

If there are too many dragons, you can't cure the water, that's the truth.

He gave the crown prince and Jia Changchao a look, and the three of them withdrew from the main hall, and when they arrived at the room on the side, Zhao Shu immediately spoke: "Master, is there a way?" ”

Wang Ningan said with a smile: "Your Highness, there is nothing wrong with letting Xixia rank first, you can promise them." ”

"So, what if they take the opportunity to make trouble?"

Jia Changchao also said: "Indeed, I just got the news that Liang Yifu, the envoy of Western Xia, went to see Yelu Huage. Those who have the courage to make trouble are the Khitan and Western Xia. ”

Wang Ning'an smiled, "Xixia has newly defeated the Great Song Dynasty, so the competition here is actually a manifestation of weakness, the more they make trouble, the more bottomless it means in their hearts, so as long as the Khitan can be stopped, Xixia is lonely and difficult to sing, it is a piece of meat in our hands, how to cut it." ”

After listening to Wang Ningan's words, Zhao Shu's eyes couldn't help but light up.

Master is Master, and it is indeed different from ordinary people!

Lu Yu could only think of communicating with Xixia, but the master was different, whatever Xixia wanted, I would settle the Khitan, so that Xixia would be defeated without a fight.

Three-way game, borrowing strength, and learning a trick from the master!

Jia Changchao pondered for a moment, "It shouldn't be difficult for the old man over there in Liao to send someone over, it's a big deal to agree to some tea trade." ”

Speaking of Liao, they eat more beef and mutton, and they can't do without tea for a moment, especially in winter, hiding in a tent, if they can drink a bowl of hot milk tea, not to mention how comfortable.

However, the Great Song Dynasty engaged in economic sanctions, milk was available, but tea was gone, and every year, they could only rely on smuggling to get a little tea.

Ironically, the biggest smuggling company in Liao is not the Great Song Dynasty, but the Bohai Sea.

The Liao State wanted to send the hard-fed cattle and sheep and the selected war horses to Bohai in exchange for some tea. On the contrary, the Bohai Kingdom ate their mutton, rode their war horses, and went to fight the grass valley.

It made Yelu Hongji angry, and he didn't have any idea.

Since he was able to settle the Khitan, Wang Ningan suddenly laughed.

"Your Highness, Jia Xianggong, we might as well add one."

"Add what?" Zhao Shu said curiously.

Wang Ningan pointed to his knee and gently spit out a word: "Kneel!" ”

……

The morning light is colorful, cloudless, the blue sky is colorful, and the autumn is high and cool.

Even God is helping, and the day of the grand ceremony is a sunny day.

Around the streets of Luoyang, there are lights everywhere, busy figures, all restaurants, inns, tea shops, and guild halls have hung lanterns and prepared firecrackers.

The celebration should begin at dusk, when on both sides of the street, among the tall restaurants, fairy music fluttering, singing and dancing girls, during the exchange, like the immortals in the sky.

On both sides of the street, there will also be a full of food, feasting guests and friends from all over the world, one night, everyone will sing and dance, just like the Shangyuan Festival, stay awake all night, and celebrate everyone's father's birthday.

Although there is still a day before the official start, the lively and festive flavor has already come out.

Baiguan wears purple robes and goldfish bags.

Zhao Yunbi, the king of Beihai County, Wang Ning'an, the king of Xiliang, the Taifu Jia Changchao, the prime minister Bao Zheng, and the Taiwei Di Qing, these people, as the top of the courtiers, led everyone to enter the Daqing Hall in batches to congratulate Zhao Zhen on his birthday.

Today's Zhao Zhen is refreshed, and even his eyes are much brighter than usual.

He was wearing a bright yellow crown robe, sitting on the dragon chair, with a majestic bearing, the posture of a dragon and a phoenix, and the watch of the sun and the moon. The crown prince Zhao Shu also stood aside, and the little guy's fists were clenched.

He peeked at Master Wang Ning'an from time to time, and only admiration was left in his heart, if it was really according to the master's design, the glory of the Great Song Dynasty had reached the point of no return!

I'm really looking forward to it!

The clan relatives, the hundred officials, and the people have finished congratulating, Zhao Zhen went down to rest, took two sips of ginseng soup, squinted for a while, and it was time for the most critical envoys from various countries to enter the congratulatory service.

Sure enough, according to the requirements of Western Xia, Liang Yifu ranked first, he looked forward to it, and secretly thought in his heart, the Song Kingdom is just a strong outsider, with a big world and the biggest face, and this old problem can't be changed.

He wondered if he would make some movement when he saluted and congratulated him for a while, giving Zhao Zhen a good look!

Liang Yifu peeked at Yelu Huage, who was half a body away from him, but the Liao envoy lowered his head and couldn't see the look on his face, Liang Yifu was a little unhappy.

Didn't you say it's okay, could it be that the Liao Kingdom is going to be cowardly?

At this time, they had already entered the tall and majestic Daqing Palace.

Just arrived at the designated position, Zeng Gong, who was standing next to Danqi, suddenly pulled his throat and shouted: "Kneel!" ”

This can make Liang Yifu confused.

Because according to the original process, the etiquette of different countries is different, and there is no requirement to kneel, and now it is suddenly shouted, isn't it unexpected!

But what surprised Liang Yifu even more was that including Yelu Huage, they all knelt down, and he was the only one left! Liang Yifu swore that he really didn't want to kneel, but he couldn't stand up straight on his legs, and his body couldn't help but be short.

Just when Liang Yifu just stood up, suddenly another voice came!

"Kneel again!"

Liang Yifu was like a dead man, his face was blue, and when he stood up again, the desperate voice came again.

"Kneel three times!" 10