Chapter 70: The Great Feast of Summer

"Open a warehouse to help the people, celebrate with the whole world, dare to ask the name, what does this mean?" The Minister of Finance in the seat asked, his forehead already bruised: "Reducing the levy and spending a lot of resources on various constructions, do you think that the treasury of the Fire Country is endless?" Why don't you think about the difficulties of the financial department, Daimyo-sama!! ”

The Minister of Finance roared on the spot, this kind of scene would not have happened in the court of the previous generation of daimyos, but it was staged every day in the court of Bai Qi. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Bai Qi covered his ears and said nonchalantly: "What's the matter, it's rare that everyone is so happy, don't care about money or anything, it's a big deal to borrow a little from other countries......"

"Borrow a head, Daimyo-sama!! Do you know that since you have borrowed a large amount of debt from the four great powers, and then you have not paid it back, and now the monarchs of all countries are not happy to receive you, where can I borrow money from you? The Minister in charge of foreign affairs said with a devastated expression.

"Then raid the house, right minister, show Lone which nobleman has the most crimes, copy him!!"

"Daimyo-sama, no, this one is really gone! The great nobles of the Fire Country have basically been copied by you, and all the rest have already clamped their tails and become people, not to mention that they can't find any excuse to deal with them, even if they can copy it, they can't get any money! ”

The new right minister, a kind old man with a white beard, shook his head with a smile.

"Why can't this work, that doesn't work, it's really troublesome! Alone, he will invite all the residents and visitors of Kyoto, and at the same time give amnesty to the world, hold a grand banquet, and invite people from all over the world to come to watch the ceremony and participate in the grand event.

Lone put the words here, the specific handling items Lone will take out tomorrow, and you will solve other problems for Lone, there are difficulties to go on, and there are no difficulties to create difficulties, and I will hand them over to you! ”

Then Bai Qi got up and left, leaving the ministers to look at each other and smile bitterly.

In fact, although Bai Qi's orders are sometimes very imaginative, they are still within the scope of the Fire Nation's ability.

But it is one thing to be able to do it, and it is another thing to be embarrassed or not, and there is a moment when they are embarrassed to oppress their monarch, and the ministers are really painful and happy.

It hurts, naturally, because Bai Qi's orders always require them to rack their brains to complete; And the happiness is because under the leadership of Bai Qi, they are really changing the country, as a minister, what is more to be proud of?

"The big feast seems to be a momentary mood, but in fact, I am afraid that it was a decision made by His Highness the Daimyo after careful consideration." The right minister twisted his beard and said.

"What do you mean, Your Excellency?"

"The establishment of the Jixia School Palace has attracted many talents to the Fire Country, and these talents are playing a role day by day, and their impact on the Fire Country has begun to take shape, and you should have seen it all. I have no secret of the fact that many years later, the Jixia School Palace will become a feat that will be sung through the ages.

And the purpose of the daimyo to open this feast should be to expand the influence of the school palace. All the people in Kyoto, including the people of the Kinoshita Academy, participate in the feast together, so that these monsters can integrate more into the country and increase their sense of belonging to the land of fire. ”

"At the same time, it is also a disguised display of national strength to deter other countries." Minister Zuo added.

"In addition, this feast will also bring the prestige of the Fire Nation and the Daimyo to a climax, which will play a crucial role in attracting more talent."

"Then gentlemen, for the sake of the Daimyo, let's think about it carefully, and then do our best!"

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Bai Qi didn't know about the discussion here, and if he knew, he would only show an unfathomable smile in front of everyone.

It's just a whim who wants to make a big news, and he hasn't thought about the consequences at all, how can this kind of thing let others know!

Then, on this summer night, the whole of Kyoto is lit up by the light of torches and lanterns.

In the past, the night should have been silent, but now there is a lot of people coming and going.

In the vast square, fine food and wine can be seen everywhere, and the service staff passing through are all from the lowest level of the people, and every table is surrounded by smiling residents, old and young, women and children, all smiling and welcoming.

"If this scene is really an emotional reaction to ********, rather than a superficial project to show us...... Then, this Fire Nation Daimyo is truly terrifying! ”

The forces peeping in the shadows all thought of this in unison.

And on the high platform, singing and dancing are leveled, no matter how vulgar and elegant, almost all programs that are well received in the land of fire can be found.

As Bai Qi said, this is not a banquet for anyone, this is a feast for the whole country!

Then, in the middle of the moon, the atmosphere reached its most cheerful moment, and on the stage, the figures of Bai Qi and the ministers appeared in the lights.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there is enough wine, enough food, are you full of wine and food?"

Bai Qi raised his wine glass, and his clear and loud voice echoed throughout the square.

So, the hustle and bustle was quiet for a while, and then there was an uproar and kneeling, especially some elderly people, almost all of them knelt down while crying and laughing, as if worshipping the gods with piety and fanaticism.

For these people who have worked hard all their lives and are accustomed to changing children and eating, the monarch who advocates lightly dispensing with the meager endowment, reducing the burden on the people, and then making the country strong is no different from a god.

And when this deity entertained them with wine and meat, and even appeared in front of them himself, how could he not make them feel excited? In their lives, even in the stories of their ancestors, there has never been a monarch like this, who can feed them and make everyone happy.

In their narrow worldview, such a daimyo is the greatest man in the world!

"Why didn't anyone answer Lone's question? Is there enough wine? Is there enough food? ”

"Enough! Enough! Old decay thank you, thank you! ”

"Thank you for your kindness, we're enough!"

Responses full of gratitude, one after another, noisy voices were chaotic, but they were all full of gratitude and enthusiastic responses.

The ministers on the left and right moved their eyes to Bai Qi, who was smiling, and their trembling bodies showed that they were not calm.

Throughout the ages, how many monarchs have been able to win such popular support?

And they, being able to serve under such a monarch, should be a good story after thousands of years, right? What a blessing!

"Okay, okay, let's all get up, today is a feast for the entire Fire Country, and the false ceremony will be waived, but ...... Seeing that you are still so energetic, it seems that there is not enough wine, otherwise you should all be drunk! Bai Qi said.

witty words, but everyone was forced to endure and dare not laugh out loud due to the strict hierarchical pressure.

Until, a child couldn't help but let out a laugh, and his parents immediately covered the child's mouth, their faces full of horror.

"Why stop him? Laugh, laugh, since it's a banquet, how can there be no laughter, Lone announced, everyone must laugh loudly tonight, laugh from the bottom of their hearts! ”

"Lone has a dream, Lone wants to create a country full of laughter, everyone can settle down and work, everyone can be happy as a matter of course, everyone can chase their dreams freely, and everyone can always show a smile from the heart.

There is no war, and a strong army keeps all dangers out of the country! There is no corruption, all officials give everything for the country! There is no grievance, and all the laws are in the service of the people! There is no pain, no despair, no tormented life, but if you ask for something, the state can help you.

When you get up every day, you are greeted by a good life, when you go out the door, every breath of air you breathe is fresh and free, every face you see is with a kind smile, you can exchange labor for everything you want, you can defend everything you have with the law.

Yes, Lone wants to create a kingdom like that, a kingdom that sounds like nothing but fantasy, but Lone wants to turn him into reality, and wants to turn him into our land of fire.

Lone knows it's difficult, very, very difficult, but as long as you are willing to trust Lone and support Lone, one day, you will see that kind of Fire Country! For the future of the country of fire, for the country of dreams, everyone, raise a glass! ”

The trickle of holy light seeped into Bai Qi's words and words, making people feel as if they had really seen such a country, a beautiful country that they couldn't even think about.

"Raise your glass!"

"Raise your glass!"

Except for the underage children, all the people drank together, and the strong wine entered their throats, but what reverberated in everyone's hearts was Bai Qi's pride and ambition to change the world.

It is conceivable that after tonight, there will be another batch of Bai Qi's diehards in the Land of Fire!