Li Kuan stepped forward very respectfully and bowed to the two old men. Regardless of their positions, both of them are respectable seniors. According to the generation, it is true that grandma should be called.

When it comes to prostration, many people think it's humiliating. But in fact, kneeling is one of the sources of the entire Chinese civilization.

The kneeling posture, which originally represented peace and equality, was a symbol of the ancestors' transition from barbarism to civilization.

Kneeling is the most difficult form of human activity. For many years in the history of Chinese civilization, peace has always been along. And its official name is sitting, also called kneeling and sitting.

For a long time, in Chinese civilization, when people are talking, both sides use this gesture to express the renunciation of force and peaceful communication. Generally speaking, when one party kneels and bows, the other party will inevitably kneel in return. Therefore, it also has another meaning, which is equality.

The so-called equal sitting does not mean the posture of sitting. Rather, the movements of both sides of the salute are synchronized and in no particular order.

With the barbaric invasion of civilization, this layer of etiquette representing Chinese civilization was forcibly destroyed. The Mongols asserted their position with the triumphant posture of being high up and kneeling at the hands of the Han Chinese. This barbaric act was very successful and completely destroyed this most representative Chinese etiquette. From then on, the meaning of kneeling became humiliation.

Zhu Yuanzhang drove out the Mongols and successfully rebuilt Chinese civilization. Many Han rituals were restored, but they could not wash away that humiliating history. After hundreds of years of operation by mites and countless generations of green worms, the original meaning of kneeling has finally been completely forgotten. It wasn't until Taizu of this dynasty stood up with the people of the whole country that this centuries-long humiliation gradually faded away.

Although there has been a retro trend in recent years, people's centuries-old resentment of kneeling has made the ritual almost completely withdrawn from the social sphere. Even the current juniors kowtow to the elders, and the elders will sit down with an indifferent face. To be saluted by others is in itself rude, and it is a violation of etiquette itself......

In the Han and Tang dynasties, the etiquette of kneeling and sitting has not been ruined, and it still represents the most advanced social etiquette of the known civilization of mankind.

When Li Kuan bowed down, the two noblewomen of the main seat bowed at the same time, although the etiquette between the elders and the younger generations was different, but the basic posture of kneeling and sitting was the same. Only when the emperor meets in the court, will there be a situation where the courtiers kneel and worship, and the emperor sits still. Moreover, during the Han and Tang dynasties, the emperor also knelt on the throne and received salutes. And he can receive the salute because he is the Son of Heaven, representing the incarnation of Heaven's will in the world, and his status is the same as that of the statue and tablet.

Today is considered a family banquet, that is, a private exchange, and a family gift to each other is over. The national rite is even more complicated, and there will be a saluter and a master of ceremonies to assist. There are rules for what kind of occasion and what kind of etiquette to perform. The more you know, the more you know how to be polite. In those days, that was the thing. The state of etiquette is not something to be said casually.

Li Kuan was the host and guest, and he sat down, and the others sat down one after another. The two old ladies are elders and sit in the main seat. Yang Zhengdao, as the host, fought against Li Kuan. Tang Jian and Wen Yanbo accompanied Li Kuan, but Yang Zhengdao made amends to the two Turkic nobles.

In recent years, the relationship between the Turks and the Central Plains was actually very complicated, far from being a simple antagonism and hatred. Just like the situation of the Later Sui, most of the officials in the court were Turkic nobles, and even the Tang Dynasty had many foreign officials. As soon as he was introduced, the first one was Ashina Simo, the king of Heshuo County, Li Kuan was a little dizzy, and quietly asked Lao Tang to know that this Heshuo County King was still sealed by the Emperor Taishang back then.

The second one looked a little familiar, it was the Turki Khan. Tang Jian quietly explained that this person was captured alive by Li Kuan outside Chang'an City that day, and this time he returned north with Tang Jian and used it as a prisoner of war exchange. There is another layer, this Turkic khan actually has a good relationship with Li Shimin, and he has known each other since he was a child. He also married a royal daughter of the Sui Dynasty, Princess Huainan, who is also a relative.

This is special, no wonder it is said that the family feast. It is no wonder that the Tang Dynasty was called the most tolerant generation by later generations, and the foundation of this founding has a lot to do with these Turks.

Taking advantage of the Turkic matter, Tang Jian said in a low voice: "Your Majesty has agreed to a truce and peace with the Turkic side, and the two sides will send prisoners to each other. By the time the retainers went north, the Turkic captives were already preparing to return north. The Han people who had been exiled to the Northland over the years have also set off one after another. Your Majesty's intentions, this time I will stop for the time being......"

Li Kuan raised his hand to interrupt Old Tang: "I haven't caught Jieli yet, this matter is not over!" "I'm really depressed in my heart, so many prisoners of war, how much can I do, and if I say I'm repatriated, I'll be repatriated? People are all cubs who sell Yetian and don't feel distressed, why do you come to me and the other way around?

It was embarrassing, and the audience was silent. What the hell is this, it doesn't even work with his father's words?

After all, Jieli is now the husband of Princess Yicheng, and Princess Yicheng is not easy to avoid, so she has to come forward and speak: "Erlang, I heard that you have good wine?" My wife has been in northern Xinjiang for a long time, and she has almost forgotten what the wine in her hometown is like, can you let me taste your good wine too? ”

Tang Jian was a little distressed, the wine bottle was in his arms, but unfortunately there were less than two taels left, couldn't he even keep this? He hasn't tasted a drop yet.

Li Kuan didn't ask him for the residual wine, he came directly to the main seat, stood there and stretched out his hand in his sleeve, took out a large glass bottle containing five catties of wine, and gently placed it on the desk.

Everyone's eyes were immediately attracted by the huge glass bottle, this is definitely a treasure! The bottle is clear and transparent like crystal, and the pale yellow wine is soaked in some rather familiar medicines.

Li Kuan pointed to the bottle and said: "This bottle of wine is soaked in medicinal materials to dispel wind and dehumidify, and the two grandmothers can drink a glass every day before going to bed, too much is not good." ”

After speaking, he reached into his sleeve again and took out a large bottle: "This bottle is to replenish qi and strengthen the body, and the wine is not strong, you can drink a glass when you eat." ”

Then he took out a wooden box and opened it, and there were eight small crystal clear wine cups inside, the kind that one dollar a dollar in the supermarket.

"I came in a hurry this time, and I didn't bring any gifts, these two bottles of wine and these wine cups are a little heart, don't dislike the two grandmothers."

What's wrong with this? To tell the truth, if there were so many things here half a year ago, Jieli would still need to grab the Central Plains? Even if you grab half of the Central Plains, it may not be worth these two bottles!

The room full of people were so frightened by this terrible handwriting that they couldn't speak, Tang Jian quietly covered the bottle in his arms, it seems that his bottle is kept, this master is obviously not bad for this!

I heard Li Kuan say leisurely: "This wine was brewed by my master, and I originally planned to bring it back to my grandfather, but I didn't care about it, let's help him bring it next time." ”

Empress Dowager Xiao was stunned: "Your master?" Miao Ying real Sun Shenxian? ”

Li Kuan was a little surprised: "How did Grandma Xiao know about his title?" ”

Miaoying's legal name was still sealed by the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and Lao Sun didn't catch it when he was alive. But now after he brainwashed the eldest grandson in their dreams, it has become a legend that the old grandson has already registered in the fairy world. And he also wants to show that he didn't say it himself, so that it will be more convincing.

Empress Dowager Xiao smiled: "Don't you know yet? Your father has issued an edict a few days ago to canonize Sun Shenxian Miaoying Zhenren, take Huashan as a dojo, and eat in Huayin. He also planned to recruit 150 people from good families to study medicine and Taoism with him. However, the old body has heard that this magic name of the real person is your cousin, the eldest grandson Qilang, who heard from the immortals of the upper realm? ”

Li Kuan made a depressed face very appropriately: "This little seventh brother, why is he still a broken mouth......

Princess Yicheng looked at the two big bottles in a daze, and raised her head with great difficulty: "How can we afford such a valuable thing, our two old women?" ”

Li Kuan hurriedly bowed his hand: "Where did Grandma Yang speak!" If you can't afford it, who else can? For the safety of the people of the Han family in the Central Plains, you married far away to this barren land and relatives. In my opinion, you are the benefactor of the entire Central Plains people. All the people of the Central Plains owe you a debt of gratitude, and I have this opportunity to meet you......"

Princess Yicheng burst into tears, only feeling that a lifetime of grievances was going to be melted away by this child today, and she couldn't stop sobbing.

Li Kuan was a little embarrassed and scratched his head: "Uh, did I say something wrong?" Grandma Yang, don't be sad, your helplessness is a shame for the entire Central Plains man! However, your sacrifice is not worthless, and the Central Plains is now regaining stability. It is precisely because of the dedication of you and other predecessors that the people of the Central Plains have this opportunity to recover. In the future, when our Central Plains is strong, we will never let you reappear helplessly! ”

Princess Yicheng raised her teary eyes and nodded: "Yes, yes, yes, you said earlier, the children of the Han family, never be a slave!" Grandma was so happy that she didn't sleep soundly all night. You're a good boy......"

Tang Jian coughed desperately below, grandpa, how dare you say anything? This is still the territory of the enemy, so it's not too late for us to wait for the Tang Dynasty to recover these places in northern Xinjiang......

Li Kuan pretended not to hear, anyway, I'm still a little pot friend, I can say whatever I want, no matter what political position you have? What can you do with me? I'm still a kid!

Seeing the strange situation, Empress Dowager Xiao hurriedly played a round: "Good boy! Today is a private banquet for my relatives, so I don't say sad words. Grandma heard that you can walk the heavenly realm? Can you tell your grandmother about heaven? Grandma has been a Buddha all her life, and she even dreams of meeting the Buddha, but unfortunately she has never dreamed of it......"

Li Kuan shook his head, joking, I'm going to talk about this, how can I win people's trust? With an embarrassed look on his face, his cute eyes were open, and he was innocent and distressed: "The ancestor won't let me say it, the secret of heaven must not be revealed!" said that he would be punished, very miserable ......"

What's the matter, don't let me say it?! In other words, you do know, but you just can't tell others! This may be the closest time these people are to the fairy world in their lives.

Tsk, this is going to kill people in a hurry, but who can force him to fail? I could only watch this little thing with an unhappy face. Then I'll have to see if I can get the words out......

Since it is a family feast, of course it is to eat. Just as the banquet was about to start, there was a sudden commotion outside the tent, and a fat man strode in under the sound of the guards.

As soon as the fat man came in, he knelt directly in front of Li Kuan, holding a one-foot-square wooden box in both hands, and said loudly: "Foreign Minister Kang Sumi meets His Royal Highness the King of Chu, and the foreign minister has a heavy treasure to dedicate to His Highness!" ”

All the people in the hall who saw this person and the wooden box all changed their faces greatly, and Princess Yicheng even stood up directly and raised her finger and glared angrily: "Kang Sumi, you are shameless!" ”