In fact, Zhu Youxiao knows better than anyone that the Ming Dynasty is already in decline, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is still breathing. Of course, the external enemy must be eliminated, but the internal problems are the main cause of the demise of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, stabilizing the external market, creating conditions for him to eliminate the accumulated shortcomings internally, and buying time is the strategy he has always adhered to.

What's more, he is also a layman for war. As long as we can know people and do their jobs well, and give sufficient money, food and material support, and do not blindly command, it is a more responsible approach.

Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, and the emperor is going to have a good year.

Jiannu may have arrived at the city of Ningyuan, you still want to have a good year, and your heart is too big, right?

Zhu Youxiao felt that it was useless to worry and worry, the salary and grain were sufficient, the artillery and muskets were also the most advanced, and considering that the officers and soldiers ate dumplings, he was enough for the emperor!

Everything that should be prepared has been prepared, and everything that should be worried has been told, you still don't want to let you and your daughter-in-law and sisters-in-law have a Chinese New Year's Eve reunion dinner and have a Spring Festival party?

As soon as night fell, the New Year's dinner in the Qianqing Palace had begun. The queen plus three concubines, and three royal sisters, sitting around the big table, really felt like a family reunion.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the little soap who was dressed as a little palace maid and followed Zhang Yu'er, and smiled and instructed the palace people: "Add a seat to Wan'er." ”

"Long live the slave family." Zhang Wan'er kowtowed and thanked her, and sat down in the chair brought by the palace people.

"Emperor, you built this table?" Zhang Yu'er reached out and touched the large disc that could be rotated inside, and asked with a smile.

Zhu Youxiao nodded proudly and said with a smile: "Turn around while eating, you can eat the dishes on the table." It's all my own family, and it's the New Year, so feel casual. ”

Concubine Wang Liang looked at Zhang Yuer's stomach and secretly touched her own, with envy and jealousy in her eyes.

"Whale meat?!" The eighth princess, Zhu Huiyuan, stared curiously at the nameplate next to the dish plate and asked, "Is it the big fish in the sea?" ”

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "It's the kind of big fish, some of which are bigger than a boat!" This is also the winter, and it is chilled to ensure that it can be shipped fresh from overseas. However, smoked whale meat will be sold on the market in the future. ”

As he spoke, he raised his wine glass, looked around, and waited for everyone to serve the glass, before he said with a smile: "I don't talk at length, the New Year's reunion is just to celebrate, I wish everyone all success and happiness in the new year." Come, drink to win. ”

"Drink to win." Everyone responded with a smile and drank the wine in their glasses.

Zhu Youxiao took a mouthful of food and put it in his mouth, smiled and waved his hand, "Feel free, you don't have to be formal." ”

This was the beginning of the banquet, and Wang Tiqian stood at the bottom, taking charge of turning the table with a smile on his face.

This is not something that ordinary people can do, the timing must be mastered, and the range of rotation cannot be large. The leader coerces you to change the table, do you still want to do it?

"This whale meat is quite tender, like veal." Zhu Youxiao coerced a piece of the queen Zhang Yan beside him, and said, "It's too expensive to transport fresh ones, and I have already asked them to stop." ”

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Long live the wise." It's good to taste fresh, and it's best to stop working hard and losing money. ”

Zhu Youxiao smiled, and didn't say that he was going to let people use saltpeter to make ice for freshness. It's not for the sake of his own tongue, but to find a way for the rich to spend a lot of money.

Stimulate the economy, luxury consumption is also one of them. For example, mirrors, glass windows to be promoted, and this expensive seafood is for the rich to consume.

Guan Zi said that the firewood burned by the rich should be carved into patterns, which can provide more jobs and feed a few more poor people!

Of course, this kind of economic concept is not understandable to ordinary people, and extravagance and labor are the most commonly used critical labels.

It is very convenient to turn the table, and as soon as you stretch out your hand, you can reach the dishes. The eighth princess and Zhang Wan'er have short arms, and it takes a little effort, but there are palace maids waiting for them!

The silk and bamboo wind music sounded, and the priest began to perform the palace song and dance.

In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, mainly after Wuzong, court songs and dances were divided into two forms, one was specially used for ceremonies, and the other was court songs and dances for the emperor to enjoy.

Strictly speaking, the latter no longer belongs to the scope of court songs and dances, but is no different from folk songs and dances.

Zhu Youxiao prefers this kind of folk, popular, and ornamental singing and dancing. The so-called Yale really has nothing to offer except for the ceremonial effect.

When it comes to the Teaching Workshop Division, many people may think that it is an official-run Qinglou, which is full of official prostitutes.

In fact, this is inaccurate, at least not the current accurate situation of the Teaching Workshop Division.

Since the success of the battle of Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, the wives and daughters of political opponents have been reprimanded to the Jiaofang Division as a punishment, which makes the Jiaofang prostitutes... Female surge.

After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, in order to clarify the social atmosphere and guide people to goodness, the Department of Teaching and Workshop was greatly restricted. The number of prostitutes has been greatly reduced.

But in its place is private... prostitutes, and out of control, "although they are extinct in the public court, they are often full of lukes."

But the reputation of the teaching workshop division is loud, and there are musicians, the kind that can sell their art without selling their bodies. Moreover, the more opportunities to get in touch with the upper class and celebrities in the Workshop Division, the value will increase.

So, a lot of names... Prostitutes are all registered in the Church Division, and even cost a lot of money. For example, Qin Huai's name... Prostitutes, Li Xiangjun, Gu Hengbo, Bian Yujun, Chen Yuanyuan, etc., were naturalized in the Department of Rites and Workshops in Nanjing.

And if you want to be famous, you must either have a beautiful face, or be proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, or be good at singing and dancing. Among them, the musicians who can sing and dance are the most and the best.

It is normal that the Department of Rites belongs to the Ministry of Rites, which is responsible for the celebration and the reception of VIPs to play music, so naturally there are many musicians and female musicians, and the training is also very professional.

As for the dance of the Teaching Workshop Division, Zhu Youxiao really watched it for the first time, or appreciated the beauty of non-court dances for the first time.

Dancing at the foot of the stairs are three female musicians, one with the lead dancer and two with feather fans. The appearance is very beautiful, wearing beads and green feathers, dancing posture is more beautiful, walking like the goddess Lingbo, jumping up and circling like a goddess scattering flowers.

Zhu Youxiao nodded his head and praised the artist's superb skills. Everyone present was also fascinated, except for Zhang Wan'er, who only paid attention to the dishes.

"Yes, very good." After the dance, Zhu Youxiao stroked his palms and applauded, waved his hand, and said magnificently: "Reward." ”

"Slave and maid, long live the reward." The dancers thanked them and withdrew.

Concubine Duan Chun ate some food, and asked with some curiosity: "Long live, can there be "Guanyin Dance"?" The concubine heard that Xu Ji of the Teaching Workshop Division is the best at this dance, which is comparable to Xu Jinghong! ”

Zhu Youxiao didn't know, but looked at Wang Tiqian, and the meaning of the inquiry was obvious.

Wang Tiqian hurriedly replied with a smiling face: "Back to the emperor, the next thing is Xu Ji's "Guanyin Dance". As he spoke, he hurriedly went down to arrange and moved the finale "Guanyin Dance" to the front.