One may wonder how such a person could have made such a stupid mistake, but it is important to know that the ambassador of the Swiss Confederation was a Basel man - Switzerland, as a federal state, was not as democratic and advanced as people thought in the seventeenth century, first of all, like the Netherlands, each region had its own laws, ideas, and even beliefs, and only six agrarian cantons had a "people's assembly system" , that is, all male citizens could participate in political councils, but the top administrative officials were still held by wealthy citizens, the aristocracy ruled places like Bern, Rothsin or Fribourg, and the inhabitants had no decision-making power, as in any feudal domain, while Zurich, Basel, and Schaffhausen, which were dominated by handicrafts, were controlled by guilds, and the members of the government were strictly controlled, almost always by guild chiefs. This is why the ambassador spoke so abruptly, and it became clear that his conquest and the heavy task entrusted to him by the state could not be compared with the bribes given to him by the Dutch merchants.

The sneers and sarcasms were hidden in their masked smiles, the last of the deep fuchsia of the sky was disappearing, the full moon was rising, and it was time for the feast.

On the drawings that people can see later, the plan of the Palace of Versailles on the high ground is the Latin cross type, that is, the shape of a cross with short beams and long vertical branches, this shape often appears in religious buildings, that is, on the Catholic church, that is, the Basilica architecture of the ancient Romans evolved, although ancient, Louis overturned the first design of Le Vau because this architectural shape is the most solemn, majestic and bright- You could say that he built his new palace in the same way that the ancient Romans built the Pantheon, and it is not for nothing that this majesty used the name of the gods to name the halls and important rooms of this new palace.

Like the Bacchus Room, which is located on the left side of the "beam" of the Palace of Versailles, the whole hall can accommodate 3,000 to 5,000 people at a time - the whole hall is decorated with plants (mostly grapes) and animals, and the frescoes on the left and right sides of the ceiling depict the myths and legends related to the hedonistic deity, and the paintings here are more likely to be immersed in a convivial atmosphere than the pictures in the Grand Gallery that recount the exploits and exploits of Louis XIV.

The king and the queen mother, the younger brother and the prince of Condé, the prince of Conti, the duchess of Montpensier and others were naturally behind the long horizontal table at the very front, and at the back was the picture of the parade of Bacchus, the god of wine, facing the group of tables that stretched from one end of the hall to the other end of the hall, which were covered with starched white linen, and the tableware ranged from gold to silver, from glass to ceramics, depending on the king's favor. The vicious gaze of Generals Kolber or Saumuberg was even greater—they were second only to the royal family and the cardinals, much to the indignation of many dukes and marquises, who argued that the former should not be so favored by the king—the second son of Duke Sedan, who had been stripped of his realm because of a rebellion, a merchant by birth, and the last a foreigner, though the king had chartered him to be his subject.

Below the count, there were many more people on pins and needles, for there were many officers of civilian origin, such as Lady Gerald's husband, who behaved impertinently and coarsely with their families, and could not believe that they had a place at such an important banquet. Some people wanted to shout, but they were held back by those around them, and although they were far away from the king's long table, they could still see the king's full attire—almost the same rules as these officers, even if the texture and ornaments were different, but the sapphire blue coat, the bright red shoulder straps and necklines, the chest and shoulders—they could not yet understand the rank system that the king had imposed in the army, but the shining stars and the little sun, the swaying golden tassels, seemed to be silently but proudly proclaiming something.

The man must have rejoiced, for the king, having raised his glass and thanked God for his protection, thanked his generals and soldiers unabashedly, and his voice, with the blessing of magic, easily penetrated the whole hall, and the officers around them burst into tears, and the king put the golden cup to his lips, and heard a cry like a thunderclap, and all the generals, officers, and some soldiers who had distinguished themselves for their valor in battle, stood up as if they were charging the enemy on battle, and shouted"Hooray!", slapping the table, thighs, or stomping their feet hard—the stiff boots clicked loudly and neatly on the mirror-smooth marble, and a few people who didn't expect it to happen fell sharply, all the way under the linen tablecloth.

The king was a little surprised, but quickly smiled.

These strong and loyal warriors cried incessantly like a wave against the rocks, and gradually the people around them had to stand up, first the officials, then the princes and lords, and finally the reluctant envoys—they deliberately insisted on not shouting "Hurrah!", damned! They were not Louis XIV's soldiers! But instead of subsiding after a few minutes, the frenzy that swirled in the hall was boiling, and when Cardinal La Rivière had shamelessly joined in the shouting for a mortal man, even the Austrian ambassadors could only squirm their lips and shout in embarrassment and humiliation—not on their cowardice, but on ...... In this "madhouse" (as one ambassador said after returning home), it is difficult for the misfits to persevere in the eyes of those who are at first puzzled and then sinister......

Regardless of whether this was their argument or not, after everyone in the hall had paid homage to the king in this way, either voluntarily or compulsorily, Louis XIV drank all the wine in his glass, and as soon as he threw it into the middle of the hall with a carved glass with a gold base: "Now," his voice resounded through the hall, "Ladies and gentlemen," he laughed and said in the sudden calm, "as I promised, let us enjoy this beautiful evening!"

The chief chef seized the moment at once, lifted the clarinet decorated with the golden lily and blew it a few times, according to tradition and etiquette, he should shout "Let us enjoy the meat given by the king!" and then play the clarinet...... But not to mention the rude soldiers in front of you...... He was so surprised that he almost forgot his duty, and the king said what he had to say. His frustration probably came out of those clarinets, and the Duke of Orleans noticed it, and as he sat down, he was one of the shouting and shouting, and laughed, and Louis thought he had been screaming too much, and ordered his glass, and motioned for the attendant beside him to pour the Duke wine.

Anyway, it was finally time to start the table, and countless delicacies were served in an endless stream.

Since Louis's first protest of discontent, the meals at the court of France have become fresher, more refined, and more delicious, and with the exception of some of the unpalatable ones, everyone present can be said to be satisfied and full of anticipation—the dish they have just enjoyed, and the expectation of the next delicacy—soups, breads, roasts, boiled meats, pies, berries, and preserves...... Biscuits & Cakes...... I won't go into too much detail here, except to mention the fruit baskets that are presented to people – gooseberries, blackberries, slings, cherries of this season, pears, peaches, plums, apples and citrus that should not be produced this season, and many guavas, watermelons and pineapples that many people have only occasionally heard of...... In front of the juicy and colorful fruits, some people tried boldly, some people flinched in fear, and some people wanted to hide some of them and take them back to share with their families...... Those who were able to enter the Bacchus Room were carefully selected, and the king would not skimp on even a small favor.

Although the banquet was held much earlier than the usual dinner time of the nobles, by the end of the banquet, the dark sky was already covered with diamond-like stars, and the king got up, and the people followed, guided by officials and attendants, through the Hall of Victory to the Venus Hall on the right, which, as the name suggests, was the place where the goddess of love and beauty cared over the beautiful body.

Unlike the Bacchus Room, which is dominated by creamy marble and cinnabar velvet, mahogany floors and wall panels, this Venus Room is mainly decorated with mirrors, and LeBlanc proposed to the king that one side of the hall should be filled with mirrors, and the other side should be covered with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, so that at night, the mirrors can reflect the candlelight and make the hall as bright as day, and during the day, the windows can bring the outside sunlight and beauty into the room. The walls on either side of the hall are now filled with large mirrors, not fixed to the wall, but embedded in the frame, which can be opened inwards and the outer glazing windows that can be opened outwards – the cost of which is almost doubled, but the shock is multiplied exponentially – mirror-to-mirror, creating an infinite reflection effect that not only brings brighter light, but is also dazzling, as if entering another glorious country.

In addition to mirrors and glass, the 300-foot-long and 40-foot-wide hall is covered with gold leaf-covered door and window frames, picture frames and pillars, and the dome is a ceiling painting related to Venus. Not Venus, because Venus's lover was not the sun god, and the king's royal painter had not gone mad enough to do so. Under the dazzling lights, even though some people have been criticized for LeBron's preference for being too flattering to the king, his impeccable skills still make these three undoubted "goddesses" come to life and have a moving demeanor.

There is always no shortage of keen eyes in the court, and some people, after whispering, have tightly clung to the real three "goddesses", and at today's banquet, the king's three lovers are present - the king's first dance must be with the queen, but the second dance is almost to declare who is the most loved person in his heart, in the past it was Madame Lavalier, but today the king has gone to the Duchess of Cologna, and many people know that this Duke of Cologna is just a vain "husband" Marie Mancini once occupied a very important position at Louis XIV's side, and the king's eldest son should in fact be the little Duke of Cologna—they looked at the little Duke of Cologna, who was right next to the throne, and probably guessed that the king had invited his mother to dance with him in order to appease his eldest son—the little Duke of Cologna did have a faint look of joy when he saw this scene, yes, it was a reward that he had the courage to plead with his father. In recent years, Marie Mancini has become more and more moody, even if the little Duke of Cologna has repeatedly persuaded her that Louis may not be able to take care of Calais, Gayola and them in recent years, but with little effect, if Marie Mancini is just a mortal person, it will be fine, but she is still a witch, and she is also the female lord of Gayola and Calais, if she does something, she will definitely not be able to prevaricate with ordinary jealousy.

It's just that when he looked at his mother, he couldn't help but show a little surprise to Queen Teresa and Crown Prince Louis who were beside him - Queen Teresa only laughed at this, Louis XIV could be said to be a pious and restrained monarch compared to Charles II, who had more than a dozen illegitimate children, and even her father - she never lost the respect of her husband, and her husband's illegitimate son never threatened her son - Don Juan José, the illegitimate son of Philip IV, is now the regent of Spain.

However, it was Madame Lavallière who was being watched more - not many people learned that this lady was pregnant, and according to the custom at this time, noblewomen, even queens, could only be made public after three months of pregnancy, and royal ladies needed to be more subtle, and it was a "rather vulgar" act to show that they were pregnant...... It is also necessary to obtain the king's permission, otherwise, even if she falls out of her skirt directly in public, people will only turn their heads, close their eyes, hold their ears, and pretend that nothing has happened.

Madame de Lavallière's expression was not very good, especially when the third piece of music was played, and the king was approaching Madame de Lavallière and holding out his hand, but the Duchess of Cologna grabbed her arm and pulled her to her side.