There are also many kinds of music and dance in the palace of the Yuan Dynasty, and after a group of people perform on stage, they will be replaced by another group of people immediately, as well as juggling, tricks and acrobatics, some of which are stunning, and some of which are really amazing. No matter what kind of show, Cheng Yue seemed to like it very much, applauded constantly, and pointed at Tokhtar from time to time, Kublai Khan was very happy to see it.

As the sky grew dark, Kublai Khan gave a banquet.

It is not uncommon to give a banquet in the palace, but it is extremely rare to feast the ministers at the same time as the thick gate, and it was only when he made the achievement of destroying the country or Kublai Khan's birthday, which can also see Cheng Yue's status in Kublai Khan's mind.

Love is not jealous and hateful, but dare not show it. If he had doubts about Cheng Yue's strength, now he is full of awe and fear. He almost clashed with Cheng Yue in the suburbs, and now that he thinks about it, it is really dangerous. In the future, it is best to respect Cheng Yue and stay away, although he is a Han, he is not something he can afford to provoke.

The banquet in the palace was very rich, and the barbecue was the main thing. Not only sheep, but also roasted camels and many other types, the dishes in the north are different from those in the south, and the stir-fried dishes imitated by the imperial chef in the palace are also served, which is not authentic, but it is also reasonable.

Cheng Yue and Totooff were very satisfied, especially Toto, they were even more happy, and the waiter waiting behind them didn't have time to slice the leg of mutton, so Totoku simply took the leg of mutton in his hand and gnawed it, which was very addictive.

The two princesses each sent a palace maid to bring their hand-cut meat and wrapped naan, each with its own merits. Wanze is very careful, the pieces of meat are neatly arranged, and each piece of meat is the same size, which is very beautiful. Nang Jiazhen skewered the meat with bamboo skewers to make it easier for Cheng Yue to eat. Cheng Yue also likes it.

Tokhtar looked enviously at the two plates of meat in front of him. Said: "Childe." The two princesses are good, it's really hard to choose, if only they weren't princesses, wouldn't they all be happy if they married together? ”

Cheng Yue took out a piece of meat from Wan Ze's plate and stuffed it into his mouth, and said while chewing: "I have my own ideas, if someone asks you, don't answer." ”

"Yes." ”

A chamberlain hurried upstairs and knelt down in front of Kublai Khan. He said happily: "Qi Da Khan, the 3,000 kerosene lamps and newly made clothes promised by the Grand Governor have been delivered, do you want to use them now?" ”

Kublai Khan was overjoyed and shouted: "What are you waiting for, of course you will send it immediately!" Put a kerosene lamp on each table, and bring the clothes to me for me to see. ”

The chamberlain received the order, turned around, and led a large number of chamberlains and palace maids downstairs to get the lamp.

After a while, a large group of palace maids each held a lamp. Re-ascend the stairs and carefully place the lamp in front of the person who is waiting for you. When the kerosene lamps are lit one by one. The four sides of the thick door are up and down like the stars in the sky have been received here, and the brightness of the clusters is connected into a ring, illuminating the upstairs and downstairs as if it is day, and the people on the opposite side are still clearly distinguishable from the building, and many beautiful concubines are reflected by the lights to be more beautiful like fairies.

Dozens of lamps were placed in the cloud pavilion where Kublai Khan was located, and in the dark night, the cloud pavilion decorated with gold everywhere was reflected more dazzlingly, and it seemed that everything was shining.

Kublai Khan and the others all stared blankly at all this beauty, as if they were in a dream.

Nanbi sighed with emotion, glanced at Cheng Yue, and said to Kublai Khan: "Great Khan, this situation and this scene are like a fairyland, all of which are thanks to the blessing of the Grand Governor, do you want to reward the Great Khan again?" ”

Kublai Khan took a deep breath and sighed: "Now I know the beauty of the lights, and it is so beautiful that it is not like the world!" This Cheng Yue is really ...... Terrific! ”

Chabi sighed: "Great Khan, it's a pity that Cheng Yue can't stay, otherwise I will definitely ask the Great Khan to make him a big official, and the government will be handed over to him to take care of, so that he can expand the territory for the Great Khan, crusade against the rebellion, and the Great Khan can enjoy peace in the capital, how good it should be." ”

Kublai Khan sighed, "I want to too." Now I know why Cheng Yue was able to defeat my three-way army in a short period of time, and I am afraid that my several prime ministers together are not as good as him. If such a talent can serve me, what do I have to worry about? But there's no way he's going to stay, so what can I do? ”

Cha Bi said: "Great Khan, Cheng Yue rarely comes once, it's a pity not to use it." The Great Khan could make him a temporary official position and let him do something for the Great Khan. After he leaves, the good ones will insist on doing it, and the bad ones can be changed, which is only good for Dayuan. ”

Kublai Khan's eyes lit up, his right hand slapped heavily on his thigh, and said to Chabi: "You have a good idea." Since he is my colt, of course he has an official position, and he likes to be in charge, so he might as well let him manage it in the name of righteousness, as long as he is not involved in secrecy. ”

Nan Bi said with a smile: "Cheng Yue has become a concubine, so he naturally wants to be crowned official, there is nothing to say, but he can't be sealed, otherwise I am afraid that I will not be able to control him." ”

Kublai Khan nodded and said, "That...... What kind of official is it good to seal him? ”

Nan Bidao: "In my opinion, the empress dowager of the Southern Song Dynasty did a good job and gave Cheng Yue a new official position." In this way, whether this official is big or small, what should be cared about, it all depends on the mouth of the Southern Song Dynasty court, if it is not for Cheng Yue not listening to them, they will succeed. I think we can follow along. ”

Chabi shook his head and said, "No. The Southern Song Dynasty originally gave Cheng Yue an inexplicable official in order to clear himself, if we did the same to him, what would Cheng Yue think in his heart? The rest of the colts are all ready-made official positions, except for him, what does it mean? This is the idea of centrifugal detachment, and it must not be allowed. ”

Nanbi broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly pleaded guilty to Kublai Khan and Chabi.

Kublai Khan, of course, did not blame her and smiled and asked her to sit back.

Cha Bi said: "I think it is better to let him be the Zhongshu Zuocheng, obey the order of Zhenjin, and usually stay at home, without going to the Ya." At present, the power is in Shangshu Province, and there are few things in Zhongshu, and it is noble. If you really want to take care of things, the name of the Chinese book is also easy to use, and no one can say anything, what does the Great Khan think? ”

Kublai Khan stroked his palm and smiled: "Okay, Chabi, your ideas have always won my heart. I am not the two widows of the Southern Song Dynasty, so let Cheng Yue serve me well. ”

Cheng Yue received the freshly made woolen coat from the waiter, carefully stroked and inspected it. It was painstakingly sewn by seven of the best tailors over the course of a day, and although it was rushed, there was no doubt about the skill of the craftsmanship, and it was rare to do it so well the first time I made a woolen fabric. Tooff was greedy, pestering Cheng Yue and wanting one, of course Cheng Yue would not agree.

Cheng Yue put his clothes on his forearm with satisfaction, got up and walked towards Kublai Khan's Cloud Pavilion. Approaching, they vaguely heard Kublai Khan's last words, but they used Mongolian language, Cheng Yue couldn't understand it, and only heard his own name and knew that he was talking about him.

When Kublai Khan saw the clothes on Cheng Yue's arms, he was so happy that he immediately stood up and beckoned to Cheng Yue: "The clothes are ready so quickly?" This is the first of its kind in the world, right? ”

Cheng Yue said with a smile: "The minister promised the Great Khan something, I don't dare not do it." Please try it, and if there is something inappropriate, the minister will make adjustments. ”

Kublai Khan took the coat and took a few glances at it by the light. Chabi hurriedly got up and waited for Kublai Khan to dress.

Kublai Khan put on his coat and fastened it with a gleaming brass buckle. The coat is long, different from the casual clothes on Cheng Yue's body, with gold edges on the collar and hem, which looks more graceful and luxurious, and is also very comfortable to wear.

Kublai Khan's burly figure was set off just by this coat, which made him look particularly majestic and noble. The queens clapped their hands in love, and the Mongol kings and ministers crowded into the cloud pavilion to see Kublai Khan's new clothes.

Zhenjin exclaimed: "Father Khan wears this dress, which is both majestic and noble, and it is easy to put on and take off, which can be described as ingenious. Father Khan, is it warm? ”

Kublai Khan said beautifully: "Warm, of course warm!" Good clothes, really good clothes! Cheng Yue, how much more fleece do you have there? I've got it all! Make me a few more different things. Make one more for each of my harem concubines, princesses, and princes and ministers! Oh, how much? ”

Cheng Yue smiled bitterly: "Great Khan, most of the material of this velvet is woven by the concubines and palace maids in the Great Song Palace every day. Not only are the raw materials expensive, but the concubines with the best craftsmanship can only weave three inches a day, which is so rare. The Great Khan's body, by the minister selected seven of the best craftsmen to make a special trip for the Great Khan, the cost has exceeded eight hundred taels of silver, even if it is not so expensive for others, one will not be less than one hundred taels, according to the Great Khan, the minister wants to ask the Great Khan for a frightening amount of silver, is the Great Khan really going out? ”

"So expensive?!" Even Ahma, who has always been known for his extravagance, was surprised, and Kublai Khan gasped. There are more than 1,000 concubines in the harem, and there are more than 1,000 Mongolian kings and important ministers from all over the country, and it costs hundreds of thousands of taels of silver according to 100 taels of silver. This is still a cost, Cheng Yue always has to make money, right? The kerosene lamp has taken advantage of Cheng Yue, where is the velvet coat embarrassing? It's not impossible to take out hundreds of thousands of taels of silver at once, but just for a few clothes, you will definitely be laughed at by the world, and Kublai Khan will never be able to do this.

Kublai Khan pondered for a moment and said: "In this way, the concubines in the palace only select those who have a bed in the last year, and the ministers only make more than two grades, each piece is counted as one hundred and fifty taels, and several queens and princesses should do better." In addition, I like your kerosene lamps very much, and these 3,000 lamps are kept in the palace for use, and then I order 10,000 lamps from you, which will be counted as four taels of silver, how about it? ”

Cheng Yue was secretly happy in his heart, these things were sold, and they were all huge profits. The cost of the lamp is only three cents of silver, and the cost is lower after mass production. The woolen coat is more expensive, only a dozen taels of silver, and all of them can be sold to Kublai Khan with more than ten times the profit. (To be continued......)