Chapter 218: A Different Banquet (Part II)
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The banquet continued, and the crowd that was still gathered together was also divided, most of the generals were really munching, and the dining area that was already occupied by this group of people became more lively after the addition of wine.
Nobles and courtiers, on the other hand, were more accustomed to standing in the open space or at small tables farther away and chatting in small piles, and the expressions on their faces seemed to range from serious to relaxed.
The ladies liked the upholstered benches on the side, and gathered together to instruct the men in the room to gossip, and from time to time they covered their lips with their small hands and giggled.
Waiters carry delicate snacks and drinks in each area, and from time to time they recommend a food they are responsible for, but no one will feel left out, even if you don't like the style of the formal dishes on the side table, you can at least find something to satisfy your stomach.
"You really guessed correctly!" Vincent smiled and teased Xiao Yi next to him.
"Who said it was a guess, this is the inevitable result!" Xiao Yi said angrily.
"Then tell me what makes sense!"
"The biggest advantage of this form of banquet is that it is relaxed, free, and easy to communicate, and this environment is not like a formal and rigid banquet, where your every word and deed will be seen and noticed by the people around you.
Therefore, people will try to put down the mask that must be maintained in social interaction in a relaxed private environment, and communicate with their own intuition and likes and dislikes, so the guests who are new to this form and participate in it will directly expose the original less obvious contradictions, but also because the action in this environment is relatively free, the contradictions will be directly converted into estrangement and cold war, so it causes the diversion of the crowd.
But this is precisely the essence of the buffet, away from the people you don't want to see, on the contrary, it means that the people gathered here are close to each other, and the atmosphere is definitely better than the previous formal banquet in the palace, because you don't have to worry about whether there are people you don't like sitting next to you, and the performance will be relatively real and active. And......
As long as there are not principled conflicts and contradictions, in such occasions it is actually very conducive to enhancing mutual affection and resolving contradictions!"
"Hey, it's not as good as you say, I think you're bragging! Vincent smiled maliciously.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you're going to lose in that case, Mr. Xiao said that it's true!" A voice came from the side, and it turned out to be Cahill, the chief prime minister of the cabinet, who came over with his plate.
"What did Cahill see?" asked Vincent.
"I don't dare to take this seriously, but the old man at least knows a lot about the monarchs of the cabinet! Your Majesty, please see, just because of the dispute between Sogren and the old courtiers represented by Jodas at the court meeting, Sogren went to toast a glass of wine in private, and now he is talking happily with a group of old ministers who disagree with politics, and there are also many court opponents who usually don't even greet each other when they meet, and now they can drink and chat together.
I have to say that this novel banquet form is really good, everyone can put down the forces and political opinions they usually represent, and simply enjoy the communication and food, it is indeed a rare relaxation!
And these delicacies are really good......" he said, forking a small piece of honey from his plate and putting it into his mouth.
"Hehe, I didn't expect Cahill Qing to be so hungry, I used to see that you didn't move the food in front of you every time you had a banquet, I thought it was because you were too serious and paid attention to your demeanor, but I never thought that the food was not delicious enough!"
Vincent's teasing made the old prime minister's face red,
"Your Majesty, don't make fun of the old ministers, it's really not that the things at the banquet are not delicious, the stomach is not as strong as that of young adults, and the big oil and meat are not easy to restrain themselves, so they can only endure the pain and cut their love.
There is still a long time for the food to be put on the table and the fat has solidified, it is too greasy, this time the dishes are better, with meat and vegetables, and you can use them yourself. In addition, there is a tinder under the food plate, which is very clever, so you can enjoy hot food whenever you take it, which is really pleasant.
I have to say that the chef in charge of cooking this time is really good!"
"Cahill Qing likes it, it seems that this kind of banquet can be held often in the future, but the small groups divided between different people are still too obvious, so it seems too disunited! Boy, do you have any good solutions to solve it?" Vincent threw the question to Xiao Yi and got a big roll of eyes to answer.
As long as there are people, there will be disputes, as long as there are interests, different groups will be formed, this is determined by what you think in your heart, you can control what people do but you can't control what people think in their hearts, you can't solve the problem that the gods can't solve, you come and ask me!
Instead of teasing me here, you might as well go down and communicate with your courtiers, and have a rare opportunity to show that you are a very friendly Mingjun!"
"Stinky boy, I don't need to say this, but if I go down and ask someone who is not satisfied with the food, I will punish you for entering the palace to cook a month's meal!"
"Don't do it, find whoever you like!" Xiao Yi pouted and turned to hide.
"This kid!" Vincent smiled and shook his head, but as Xiao Yi said, this occasion is indeed a good opportunity to get close to the courtiers, and this usual banquet is different, so he should not have so many scruples about etiquette and topics.
First of all, the group of generals who were invited and rewarded as the protagonist today, invited the generalissimo of the military department to accompany him throughout the whole process, Vincent stood up everywhere he went, and the military discipline of the soldiers is deep in the bones, after all, this occasion is not the etiquette that should be there before the battle formation can not be lost.
As the monarch, Vincent has always been very qualified, especially the experience of being in the military formation, so he has a lot of affection for the enthusiastic soldiers who defend the country, and will naturally adjust to the style that these rugged soldiers love and are familiar with, even if it is on top of a very luxurious palace banquet, and immediately join a group of military generals to eat wine and meat. Of course, today's novel and free banquet form provides him with great convenience, otherwise this kind of behavior must be stopped on the spot by the minister in charge of the civilization and education of the empire.
"You are all the mainstays of defending the country, today I am specially gathered to celebrate, and by the way, treat everyone to a meal, but don't be restrained!" Vincent said loudly after a few glasses of wine.
"Your Majesty, this is what today's meal is cooked for!" a stout general muttered a thumbs up, not forgetting to swallow the piece of meat in his mouth as he spoke.
Don't look at the surface is just a rude-faced middle-aged old soldier, but no one dares to despise the people he knows, Alphons, the commander of the garrison of North Town, and the existence of the same level as Lodivan, such as the authority in the army, is definitely the top small wave of people.
Born as a blacksmith, he is known for his rough and fiery temper, and he never cares about anyone's face and thoughts on any occasion, so he can be said to be a pure soldier.
And what does he have to say this time, who has never shown a good face at this kind of palace banquet, is really exciting!
(End of chapter)
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