Chapter 608: The Xiao Family's Banquet
You must know that the old prime minister has seen the world, when Emperor Yang of Sui was in power, this guy was a serious uncle of the country, and his sister was Queen Xiao, what kind of scene had he not seen, and later he became the prime minister of Li Yuan, and the civil and military people of the Manchu Dynasty had also seen it, no matter who had this kind of tension.
But at this moment, thinking that he was about to meet Li Xiang, the old prime minister was a little nervous.
The last time the two met, it was because of the matter of His Royal Highness King Wu, Li Xiang was originally kind to persuade him, hoping that they would not get involved, but he didn't expect Lao Cheng to be full of ambition, so he thought of taking advantage of His Royal Highness King Wu's east wind to let their Lanling Xiao family come to a qualitative leap.
But I didn't expect this leap did not succeed, but fell from the sky, and the fall was very serious, up and down are very dissatisfied with him, the head of the family, you have to lead us to glory, but now I don't see any glory, but we tossed the meat, if it weren't for our deep family background, this time down directly can't get up.
The old prime minister has seen a lot of dangers in his life, but he has never seen such dangers, the last time was not serious for the whole family, and he could recover, but the last plan was from the hands of a child.
The old prime minister has seen a lot of young talents, but compared to Li Xiang, they all seem to be a little unqualified, Li Xiang either doesn't make a move, and as soon as he makes a shot, he will directly hit your seven inches.
Speaking of which, Li Xiang still saved face, according to him, the Lanling Xiao family has made a lot of contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and it is not as arrogant as other families, so we have to flow in if we should flow in, who knows if we will ask for others in the future?
"Oh, it's really our father and son's, there are too many things in the court, so the old prime minister has been waiting for a long time."
When facing Xiao Yu, even Li Chengqian has to speak well, after all, this is the prime minister of the previous generation of the Tang Dynasty, although the relationship with Li Shimin is not good, but the position of the family is here, and Li Chengqian, who is still the head of the Xiao family in Lanling, has to lower his posture.
As for Li Xiang having to follow Li Chengqian honestly at the moment, since Li Chengqian doesn't say the national salute, Li Xiang is not qualified to say it.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is talking about this, of course national affairs are important, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Prince are the backbone of the Tang Dynasty, every day is really hard, I am just an idle person at home here, it doesn't hurt to wait for a while."
When the old prime minister said this, he was also a little embarrassed in his heart, people outside called him the old prime minister, is he really old? I am still much younger than some old people in the court, but if people can sit honestly in the playground, we can only drink tea at home.
The two sides bow to each other, you are also a style of the Tang Dynasty, if the two of you have a good relationship, whether it is a royal or meritorious family, it is basically like this, and only on some formal occasions will salute.
Of course, if you don't deal with each other, then the royal people stand up straight, and you have to bow honestly no matter what the occasion, and if you stand still, you will be held accountable at that time.
At the very least, if it is your own business, you may be punished with some money, and if it is said that your family education is not good, then including your father and ancestors, may be held accountable.
Therefore, it is better to do a little more about the salute, and not to rely on the relationship between the two parties to be too arrogant, once someone catches the pigtails, now you go uphill and no one says anything, if you can't do it in the future, this article can make you all over the house.
After the two sides divided the guests and hosts, Li Chengqian did not let people serve tea, the two of them had already drunk tea here all morning, if you still let the family drink tea, it is estimated that you will have to go back with a stomach full of tea.
"The old man knows that the two highnesses are busy with affairs, but the princess has already prepared wine and food, and I happen to be idle at home, so I personally came over to invite the two highnesses to the banquet."
This is the existence of the East Palace second only to Li Shimin, so it is not good to say some other things here, the prince befriending the minister, which is not allowed in itself, but it is not so strict now.
The old prime minister pushed this matter to Princess Xiangcheng, then it can be said, no one can say that the younger brother can't go to his sister's house for dinner, no matter how strict the requirements of the court are, people can also say that this is reasonable.
What's more, in front of Li Shimin, this matter has already been agreed, even if someone sues Li Shimin, Li Xiang and his son have nothing to fear.
"It should be that we should have invited my sister to the banquet first, but these things in the court make me a little dizzy, since the old prime minister is here in person today, my father and son will go over to bother me if they say anything."
What Li Chengqian said is definitely not a shirk, since Li Chengqian restored power, Li Shimin began to enjoy it, except for some military affairs, Li Shimin sent these things to the East Palace, which can be regarded as his pursuit of psychological balance.
At that time, Li Shimin was still angry with Li Xiang, didn't you make me angry? Then I'll let your father get busy, dozens of big and small twists and turns a day, Li Chengqian's side was still very interested at the beginning, after all, he has been idle for so many years, and this is also a representative of a right.
But after being busy for a month or two, Li Chengqian felt that he was going to faint, and there were many things in a country every day, even if it was just a major matter, there were at least fifty or sixty things a day.
Therefore, Li Chengqian rarely has a free day, and being able to go out to a banquet today can be regarded as a vacation for his brain, not to mention that Li Shimin also knows about this matter.
"Then the old man will take the first step and wait for the two highnesses at home."
Xiao Yu was very satisfied with this result, after Li Chengqian restored power, the banquets of all families in the imperial court were like carp crossing the river, and they all wanted to let Li Chengqian go to their house for dinner, but except for the eldest grandson Wuji and Cheng Yanjin, Li Chengqian never went to the house.
The eldest grandson Wuji is Li Chengqian's uncle, and it is normal to go there for dinner, and it must be passed during the New Year's holidays.
Cheng Yanjin is Li Chengqian's in-laws, which is understandable, Xiao Yu can be ranked third, which is also to earn enough face.