Chapter Ninety-Eight: The Prince Holds a Banquet

Left and right Dian Rongwei, formerly known as Prince Wei rate.

It is one of the official positions of the Prince's East Palace.

This position was established in the Qin and Han dynasties and was used until the Sui and Tang dynasties.

During the Tang Longshuo period, Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang renamed many official positions in the imperial court, and the left and right guards were also renamed the left and right Dianrong guards.

The name has changed, but the function has not changed.

It is the guard of honor who is in charge of the prince's mansion.

With the left and right divisions of the imperial rate, the left and right clear rate, and the sub-jurisdiction of the Zhichong Prefecture.

To put it simply, it is a Qingshui Yamen, with no real power, according to the charter, festivals or important days, just arrange the prince's honor guard.

In terms of rank, Su Dawei's current military position is under the fourth rank, and his rank has not improved.

However, you can't look at the official position in this way, from the official of the imperial court to the official of the prince of the East Palace, this can be regarded as a kind of reward from the Son of Heaven, and it is a manifestation of the trust of the Son of Heaven.

Although he has no real power and has not been promoted, the thunder, rain and dew are all graces of heaven, and the power should be gilded.

From now on, it will be branded as the people of the Prince's Mansion, and he will not be able to jump ship.

Su Dawei smiled bitterly in his heart, and he tasted it in every way.

It seems that Li Zhi has made up his mind to hide him for a few years and sharpen his temperament.

In the next period of time, Su Dawei entered a quiet period.

It can be said that he has been the most leisurely time in Chang'an in the past ten years.

On the side of Ducha Temple, the three young ministers who are in charge of real power have compiled the files and affairs to Su Dawei once every ten days.

If Su Dawei has something to do, they can also decide for themselves.

The position of Dali Temple was relieved.

The post of bad marshal in Chang'an County has long been returned.

Su Dawei, in addition to the loose rank officials in the army, is now the Dianrong guard of the prince's mansion.

It's still a deputy position.

There's also a right-back rate on the head.

As for the right guard rate of the top boss, Su Dawei went to order on the first day, and when he saw the smile in the other party's eyes, he was speechless for a long time.

Standing in front of him, with a beard on his face, a beer belly, a tall and strong, and a general in armor, he is the heir of Cheng!

"Virgin, you...... Are you a right-back rate? When was this? ”

"Just recently."

Cheng Chusi smiled at Su Dawei and patted him on the shoulder: "Can we work together?" Feel relieved? I'll cover you from now on. ”

His height is half a head shorter than Su Dawei, and he tilted his head and patted Su Dawei on the shoulder? It's kind of funny.

Su Dawei was a little surprised at first.

On second thought? In fact, it is also the meaning of the question.

The original batch of second-generation military friends, Yu Chi Baolin has already attacked the title of Duke of Eguo? The right leader of the general guard, is the third product? Guards in charge of the palace.

Su Qingjie is now the county prince of Zuowuyi? Shang Yuan is enshrined.

This position is ranked five grades, belongs to the palace of the provincial Shang Yuan Bureau, and is mainly responsible for the emperor's travel car and honor guard.

It is considered an honorary position.

Cheng was named General Mingwei and was appointed as the Captain of the Prefecture? and the right guard rate of the Prince's Mansion.

General Mingwei is a military officer? From the fourth pin.

The rank of the right guard rate is slightly higher, and it is on the fourth grade.

As for Xue Rengui, he was awarded the title of General Wei for his merits.

The rank is the same as that of Yu Chi Baolin.

Yu Chi Baolin is a real job, and she has to work in the Daming Palace every day, while Xue Rengui is a fictitious position? The main thing is to show glory.

In addition, after Xue Rengui withdrew from the Liaodong battlefield? Directly with a paper order, hurry to the northwest? Fill in the big pit of the Hu people and Tubo.

He is currently serving as the governor of Guazhou, and serves under the Guazhou Thorn Shi.

We all have a bright future ahead of us.

Is there a Cheng heir covered? Su Dawei in addition to the point? The rest of the time at home? While teaching Li Ke martial arts, he accompanied Nie Su and Liu Niangzi, and read some books in his spare time.

After more than a month like this, on this day, he had just ordered Mao in Wei Rate's Mansion, and was about to skip work and go home as usual, but he was stopped by Cheng Chuhei.

"Ami."

"What's the matter?"

"You've been a little too lazy lately, why don't you show more in front of the prince with such a good opportunity right now?"

"There are so many people in front of the prince, when will it be my turn to step forward, and I don't bother to do that kind of thing to show up."

"It's still a lazy word."

Cheng Chuji patted his big belly and glanced at Su Dawei obliquely, quite a feeling that his nose was not a nose and his eyes were not eyes.

"Do you know how many people have said that you are loose in front of me for more than a month? If this continues......"

"Who said they were going to cover me?"

"Uh......"

Cheng Chuhei, who has always been rough in appearance, but is actually more shrewd, choked for a while.

He glared, touched the thick whisker on his chin and said, "Okay, okay, I said it...... Don't say that the brother doesn't cover you, now the opportunity has come, the prince is going to hold a banquet today, and he needs some helpers, you can bring a few people and deal with the scene for me. ”

"What about you?"

"Give you the opportunity, and I will naturally be on duty in the palace."

"Phew, you don't come here, did you ask Pauline to drink?"

"Ahem, if you see through it or not, it's still a good brother."

"Thief~"

……

Su Dawei still obediently went to the prince's mansion to help.

First, Cheng Chuhei spoke, and second, he really wanted to get close and observe the prince more.

The crown prince Li Hong is not too strange to Su Dawei.

Before going to Baekje that year, Wu Meiniang made a special trip to introduce the children to Su Dawei.

and once asked them to treat Su Dawei as "uncle" in front of Li Hong and other children.

But just listen to it.

Born in the royal family, family affection is sometimes put aside, and he is an outsider who has been out for many years and has hardly met the princes and princesses, let alone has deep feelings.

Having said that, now as a vassal of the East Palace, for the sake of the future, it is necessary to understand more about Li Hong's character.

Is it really as benevolent as the officials of the DPRK and China preached?

Li Zhi once boasted that Li Hong was "benevolent and like me".

It means "as good as I am".

Hearing these words in Su Dawei's ears, he always felt that something was wrong.

The bell and drum struck the time several times.

In the East Palace, the maids and maids put fruit and vegetables in the banquet in turn, and the fragrance in the hall was lingering.

The incense burner in the corner of the temple rose with bursts of incense mist.

The Tang people love incense, thanks to the Hexi Corridor connecting the east and west trade.

All kinds of spices from the Western Regions are continuously gathered in Chang'an and then distributed to the world.

From the royal family, to the big families, and even the rich people, the Tang people all love incense.

In addition to clothing, incense should be used every day.

Use an incense burner in the house.

Even carry a sachet with you.

Moreover, the sachet of the Tang people is not the cloth bag sachet of later generations, but made of gold and silver, which is actually a pocket smoked ball.

No matter what the owner does, the inner incense is always level, and the spices will not spill half a cent.

Su Dawei brought a few soldiers led by the right guard, originally thinking that he was going to play the honor guard and support the faΓ§ade for the prince, but when he arrived at the East Palace, he found that the ceremonial officer on duty and the faΓ§ade had already arranged people.

He waited with his soldiers in the side hall next to the temple gate.

Su Dawei didn't wait long before he was summoned in by the little eunuch in the prince's mansion.

As soon as you enter the hall, the first thing you see is the crown prince Li Hong sitting in the seat.

Compared with the past, Li Hong's spirit and complexion are much better, and there is also a trace of blood on his originally pale face.

There is more of a young man's look in his eyes.

Seeing Su Dawei, Li Hong took the initiative to stand up and saluted Su Dawei: "Hong'er has seen uncle. ”

Su Dawei was taken aback, and hurriedly turned sideways to avoid it, saying that he didn't dare.

Then he crossed his hand to the prince and said: "I don't deserve the prince's generous courtesy, I am the prince's minister." ”

"The queen mother once said, 'Su Dawei and I are like brothers, and we all regard them as uncles'."

Li Hong said with a smile: "Please also invite your uncle to take a seat, otherwise if the queen mother knows, she will definitely blame Hong'er for being rude." ”

Speaking of which, Su Dawei had to thank him, and at the same time, according to Li Hong's instructions, under the guidance of the eunuch, he sat down at the left hand side of Li Hong.

When he took his seat, he had the opportunity to take a look at the audience, and found that the people invited to the banquet of the Prince's East Palace were not all subordinates of the East Palace.

First of all, sitting in the closest position to Li Hong is Sun Simiao and Sun Xianweng.

The old crane's childish face was shining brightly, and he was smiling at himself with a white beard.

As soon as he saw him, Su Dawei immediately understood that the prince's health was about to improve.

This time it was a private "appreciation banquet" for Li Hong.

The protagonists should be Li Hong and Sun Simiao.

Sitting beside Su Dawei was an elderly official, wearing an official uniform and sitting upright.

Look at his clear face, three strands of black whiskers are born from under his chin, and a pair of Danfeng eyes are slightly squinted.

The temperament is like a well-educated Confucian.

Li Zhi took the initiative to introduce: "Uncle, this is my teacher Guo Yu, who is now a bachelor of Chongxian Pavilion. ”

Su Dawei saluted the other party with his hands crossed and said, "I've seen Mr. Guo." ”

Guo Yu, who was originally the prince washing horses, was edicted to help Xuanzang translate the scriptures before Zhenguan.

He is highly educated.

After Li Hong became the crown prince, Li Zhi ordered him to teach Li Hong his homework, and once explained to Li Hong the "Spring and Autumn Zuo Biography".

Guo Yu also gently returned the salute: "Deputy Su Wei's rate." ”

Su Dawei secretly smiled bitterly, except for Sun Simiao's transcendent status, he was afraid that his official position was the lowest, right?

Li Hong introduced in turn: "Uncle, sitting next to Guo Shi has to be Wang Jishan, and now it is Zuo Fengyu. ”

Su Dawei thought for a moment in his heart, and remembered that this monarch's father was Wang Jun.

Wang Junjun was a general in the early Tang Dynasty, and when he followed Taizong to conquer Liaodong, he fought against Goguryeo in the garrison of the mountain, and died of force.

Taizong mourned deeply, and posthumously presented the general of Zuowei, the military governor of the six states, the governor of Youzhou, and the prince of Xing Guo, and buried Zhaoling.

Wang Jishan was about forty years old, and he looked majestic, looking ahead, and not smiling.

Seeing Su Dawei saluting himself, this prince bowed slightly, which was regarded as a return gift.

Su Dawei looked at him twice, saw that his ears were huge, and suddenly remembered some things about this person.

It is said that when the crown prince Li Hong lived in the East Palace, he had a banquet and a good time, and ordered the ministers of the East Palace to take the big top and play handstand.

When it was Wang Jishan's turn, he refused: "Your Highness has his own lawsuits, and the ministers should only keep their own duties, and it is not the task of the ministers to do this perversely, and if the ministers are ordered, I am afraid it is not a matter of assisting His Highness." ”

Li Hong apologized when he heard this, and became more and more respectful after that.

When Li Zhi heard about this, he specially rewarded Wang Jishan, gave him a hundred silk horses, and soon awarded the right Qianniuwei general.

Su Dawei glanced at Wang Jishan again, and secretly said that this is a person with a bottom line and a square person.

Li Hong introduced again: "Wang Jishan is sitting next to Yang Sijian, the commander of the division. ”

After speaking, Li Hong's face was slightly ashamed: "This is also my future father-in-law." ”

Su Dawei hurriedly saluted Yang Sijian.

Siwei Shaoqing is only from the fourth grade, and Su Dawei's rank is higher than that of the other party, but he can't stand the identity of others.

Father-in-law.

Su Dawei suddenly remembered that this Yang Sijian is said to have a daughter who is extremely beautiful, and after Li Zhi knew about it, he specially assigned the prince to marry and had already made a marriage contract.

But it got a bit of a bad deal later.