In March, Liu Yuan had a night banquet for ministers in the Chongzheng Hall of the main hall of the palace, which was a rare gathering of monarchs and ministers since the establishment of the Xia Kingdom and Liu Yuan's accession to the throne.

Except for a few important ministers such as Helan Dangfu, Wuhuali, and Lanli who were sent abroad, almost all the ministers of the Xia Kingdom of Meiji were invited.

Of course, those who are qualified to attend the banquet must be above the earl, plus a few viscounts, after all, the Chongzheng Hall is not big and cannot accommodate too many people. The invitees were also the most core magnates of the Xia Kingdom, and Liu Yuan ruled the important minions of the Xia Kingdom.

Just after the Shen hour, the nobles began to gather in the direction of the palace, all dressed gorgeously and "sanctimonious". Each led his wife and went straight to the Chongzheng Palace.

The low-ranking ones arrived even early, and waited honestly. There were already palace maids and servants who had arranged melons and fruits, food, and wine, but they could only watch and did not dare to move.

As the sky got late, bustling, the whole Chongde Hall became lively, and hundreds of tables of wine banquets were also placed outside the hall. Important people always appear in the order of appearance, Wang Rou and his son Wang Ji arrived, and the scattered Hanchen immediately came up.

I said hello one by one, looked at Wang De, who was surrounded by several "Han generals", and took the initiative to step forward and arch my hand: "I've seen General Wang, has the general been well?" ”

Seeing that Wang Rou took the initiative to come forward to say hello, Wang De laughed and replied: "Lord Shangshu, why did you come so late!" The voice was loud, but with some obvious arrogance.

"General Hou is proud of the spring breeze now, so I won't bother you below." Her eyes flashed with disdain, and Wang Rou said goodbye lightly.

Wang De is not a fool, so he naturally heard the alienation in Wang Rou's tone, snorted coldly in his heart, sat down directly, and communicated with a few people around him.

Sitting down under the guidance of the servant, facing Wang De, Wang Rou whispered to Wang Zedao beside him: "Ji Dao, what do you think of Wang De?" ”

"Lack of talent and morality, due to fate, in a high position. In today's Xia Kingdom, the person in charge of the army is either Liu Yuan, well, the king's cronies, or the noble old family, but Wang De can also occupy a seat. is also a general of the Fourth Army, Kebineng, a Hu person, knows that Taoguang is obscure, and he is very low-key on weekdays, but Wang De's performance is like a 'nouveau riche', full of ambition and extremely arrogant. In the opinion of the younger brother, his fate will not be too good, and the king will not let him go too long! Wang Ze sat on Wang Rouzhi's side and replied lightly.

On the square outside the palace, Lan Zhi took his grandson Lan Jin and his nephew Lan Hui and Wu Yue with their two sons-in-law and happened to bump into each other. Looking at the disdainful and sturdy Wulin behind Wu Yue, Lan Hui had the urge to go up and give him a punch. was looked at by Lan Zhi, and shrank behind him a little unwillingly.

Wu Yue naturally knew about the "grievances" between the two juniors, and he was naturally on his son's side, and said to Lan Zhi with a smile: "Lord Situ, how are you doing lately?" ”

Lan Zhi also greeted with a smile: "Old, old, you can't compare to you young people!" ”

"Lord Situ, when you are old, you will be stronger, and you will not lose the years you were back then!"

"It's not like the right general, high-spirited and full of ambition!"

"Lord Situ, please!"

"Right General, please!"

……

With the arrival of Xu Bu Chiyi, Fugu Huaijing and Wan Qi Jin, the people are basically together, and no one dares to play a bigger card than them.

"The king has arrived!" With a shout from Long Yuan, Liu Yuan led the three brothers Liu Heng, Liu Heng, and Liu Cheng into the hall from the gate of Chongde Palace.

The voice in the hall was silent for a while, and only Liu Yuan's footsteps remained. Walked straight up to the Danqi and sat down. Under the throne, there are three small seats, and the three brothers Liu Heng consciously stand beside them.

The three brothers are getting older, and the children of the royal family are not a little more mature than ordinary children, and Liu Yuan is quite strict. Over the years, he has studied and practiced martial arts, and his temperament has developed, and his body has become more and more extravagant.

The rest of the young princes and princesses followed Liu Zhi and other princesses and wives to feast on the courtiers and daughters in the side hall.

"Meet the King!" All the ministers bowed down together.

"Flat, take a seat!" With a wave of his big hand, Liu Yuan's cold voice spit out, with majesty.

It's just a strong suit, not dressed up, and a wide robe is draped outside. Looking down and looking around, inside and outside the hall, almost all of them are the nobles of the Huns, only there are some Han ministers at one end of the hall, except for a few "Han generals" headed by Wang De, the rest are mostly Han people.

Wang Rou is the one with the highest status and the heaviest title. It is not as gorgeous as the clothes of the "Hu people", although it is made of brocade, but the Hu style is strong. Hanchen has many deep clothes and wide sleeves, maintaining "purity".

When everyone sat down, they stretched out their fingers, and the maid waiting next to them hurriedly bent down to pour wine. Liu Yuan raised his glass with one hand and invited: "Everyone, the strength of my Xia Kingdom is all due to your full help." All of you here, there are countless people who fought in the north with the lonely south and fought on the battlefield. The merits you have made are counted in your lonely heart, here, I salute you a cup, please! ”

Liu Yuan invited, where did the ministers here dare to slacken, and hurriedly raised their glasses to welcome him: "King Xie!" Then he drank it all.

"Now, my Xia Kingdom has conquered the south of the desert, and the north is threatened, and all the clans of the grassland have surrendered. It won't be long before the Xiongnu's homeland and the Xianbei Old Domain will slowly be brought into the hands of Lonely. But Gu You is not satisfied, the big Han in the south, the vast land, the infinite city and wealth, that will be Lone's next goal. And you, do you think your title is high enough, are you satisfied with the current food estate? Ladies and gentlemen, would you like to continue to fight the world with Gu? ”

It was the first time that Liu Yuan confided in everyone so unabashedly about his ambitions for the Han Dynasty, and all the ministers in the palace knew more or less about it, only Wang Rou and other Han ministers were still a little uncomfortable, and sighed in their hearts.

"Swear to follow the king!"

Although this is just a "process", Liu Yuan is still quite satisfied with everyone's performance. Seeing that the sky was dark, the lights inside and outside the hall were bright, but the hundreds of people present were silent and did not dare to make a sound.

Liu Yuan couldn't help but raise his glass again: "Such a beautiful day, don't let it down, everyone, enjoy tonight!" Come on, go on singing and dancing! ”

After drinking it in one gulp, Liu Yuan opened his head, and the atmosphere of the entire banquet developed towards a relaxed atmosphere. The sound of music and dance sounded, staggered, loud conversations, so happy.

Although the rough men such as Fugu Huaijing were knighted and worshipped, they were still transforming into real nobles, and when they went to the wine table, Liu Yuan spoke freely, so they naturally drank openly. and Wan Qijin took the lead, and fought hard for wine.

"Heng'er, Jue'er, Cheng'er, you go down for Lonely, I salute you!" Seeing the three brothers Liu Heng who were sitting next to him and were a little uncomfortable, Liu Yuan suddenly commanded lightly.

The three brothers were puzzled when they heard this, but they still got up obediently, took a small cup of wine, and went to the ministers in the hall, ready to pay respects one by one. Of course, they are young, and they have a shallow taste, and it is enough to mean it.

Taking a sip of wine and looking at the three small backs, Liu Yuan's eyes revealed an indescribable meaning.