Chapter 470: The Prince's Banquet
Everyone has no objection to the destruction of all religions, but they do not approve of implementing it now, but they must wait for the domination of the world before destroying the religions, otherwise Daliang is likely to face internal and external troubles at the same time.
The gentleman's revenge, ten years is not too late, Chao Yong is not in a hurry, in his opinion, it is only a matter of a few months for him to sweep away Jiangnan.
Coming out of the Chongzheng Palace, it was almost noon, and Chao Yong went to the harem to accompany the queen mother to have dinner together.
In the afternoon, Chao Yong walked to the barracks again.
Since it was decided to take the new army to the south of the Yangtze River, the matter of sending the new army to replace the soldiers and horses of Hebei should also be postponed.
Wang Jin heard that Chao Yong was going to take 40,000 new troops to the south of the Yangtze River, and he also knew that he could test the effect of the drill as soon as he went to the battlefield. Although he was very confident in the soldiers and horses he trained, in order to prove his merits, he still carefully selected the soldiers and horses in the south of the Yangtze River, and at the same time trained these new troops more strictly.
When he returned to the palace that night, Chao Yong came to the Ruizhu Palace.
When Chao Feng, who was babbling, saw Chao Yong, he called his father in a milky voice and stretched out his hands to hug him.
Seeing the child, Chao Yong also put down his worries, took Chao Feng from Hu Sanniang's arms, and said with a smile: "My Feng'er is so smart, what kind of man do you want me to find for her in the future?" ”
Hu Sanniang also said proudly: "They also say that Feng'er is precocious, and my brother's children will only speak after they are one year old." ”
Chao Yong smiled: "Everyone knows that you gave birth to a good daughter for me, and in a few years, the person who proposes marriage will break through the threshold of the imperial palace." ”
Hu Sanniang said with a smile: "Back then, I wanted to have a martial arts competition to recruit relatives, and Feng'er's husband wanted to be both civil and military." ”
Chao Yong made a grimace to tease Chao Feng, and said: "Then why don't you have a martial arts competition to recruit relatives, I can also show my strength." ”
Hu Sanniang glanced at Chao Yong and said, "I was hugged and hugged by you in public in Zhujiazhuang, how can I still compete in martial arts to recruit relatives." I have to cheapen you. ”
The two laughed for a while, and Hu Sanniang suddenly said, "Hualing is here today." ”
Chao Yong also remembered that Hua Ling, who suddenly appeared on the second floor when he was in the class two days ago, said with a smile: "Well, is there something wrong?" ”
Hu Sanniang looked at Chao Yong and said, "Guess the prince?" ”
Chao Yong shook his head and said, "A woman's mind can't be guessed. ”
"She went to greet the prince in public, and the prince still doesn't understand?"
Chao Yong smiled: "There are so many women in the palace, won't she also come to join in the fun?" ”
Hu Sanniang nodded and said: "She has had a love for the prince in Liangshan, but the prince is busy and has not many days in Liangshan." Turning a blind eye to others. A few days ago, Qin Ming asked Hua Rong for a kiss, and Hua Rong went to ask Hua Ling's opinion. Hua Ling was forced to tell her sweetheart, but Hua Rong didn't want Hua Ling to marry into the deep palace. In addition, the prince doesn't seem to be interesting to others, and Hua Rong is not good at selling his sister in turn. Therefore, Hua Rong also has a headache about Hua Ling's marriage. Qin Ming is Hua Rong's old boss again, and it is not good for him to directly reject Qin Ming, and he has been using troops in Hedong with Qin Ming during this time. He was also in a dilemma, so he recently sent back a letter and asked Hua Ling to go to the palace a few more times. If you turn a blind eye to the prince, when they are the class teacher, he will marry the flower bell to Qin Ming. Hua Ling, this girl is in a hurry. I went to the northern suburbs of the imperial road to meet you, and today I came to the Ruizhu Hall again, and wanted me to ask your opinion. ”
Chao Yong didn't expect that he would be chased by someone one day, and he was also a beautiful woman who captivated the city and the country. However, this practice of daring to love and hate reminded him of Fang Baihualai, and he couldn't help but shake his head.
Hu Sanniang looked at Chao Yong in astonishment and said, "Hua Ling is much more beautiful than your concubines, don't you like her?" ”
Chao Yong shook his head and said, "No, it's just that she reminds me of Baihua." ”
Hu Sanniang also knew about Chao Yong and Fang Baihua for a long time. Hearing this, he said: "You want Sister Baihua, just send someone to invite her to Tokyo." ”
Chao Yong sighed: "She can't come to Tokyo." ”
Hu Sanniang looked at Chao Yong with a sad face. Dumbfounded: "Could it be that she ......?" ”
Chao Yong nodded and said, "I was killed by a traitor from the Manichaeism, I only found out yesterday." ”
Hu Sanniang was stunned and said, "It's a shameful life, and the prince shouldn't be too sad." This is fate, if she came back with Li Jun and Mu Hong, she would have been so blessed. Maybe Baihua is seeking benevolence, she is a heroine who does not let her eyebrows, I am not as good as her. ”
Hu Sanniang thought that her martial arts would not lose to Fang Baihua, but she admired the ambition of the other party's Baihua.
Chao Yong nodded and said, "Perhaps, next month I will lead my troops south to sweep away the Southern Song Dynasty and Manichaeism and avenge Baihua." When the world is unified, I will be able to accompany you more. ”
"Well, then the prince will be able to rest and rest."
Hu Sanniang didn't say much, but this simple sentence was full of worries about Chao Yong's body. After the Liang raised the army, Chao Yong was constantly running to various places, and when the war horse was still resting, he had to keep changing horses and running.
Chao Yong smiled: "Don't you know my body? Which time to come back is not a dragon spirit. ”
Hu Sanniang heard Chao Yong's joke like this, and her pink face couldn't help but turn red, and hurriedly said: "What about the flower bell?" ”
Chao Yong smiled: "Since she doesn't think there are too many people in the womb, then let's go and propose marriage to Hua Rong another day, and this matter will be left to you." ”
"Okay, the concubine will send someone to inform Hua Ling when she turns around, so that she won't get angry in a hurry."
When Hu Sanniang was in Liangshan, she wanted to put Hua Ling in the room for Chao Yong, but Hua Rong was Song Jiang's confidant, and Chao Yong ordered Song Jiang to be killed. Hu Sanniang was worried that it would be difficult to do the flower bell in the middle, so she gave up this idea. Now Hua Rong and Chao Yong have long lost their mustard, Hua Ling likes the prince again, and Hu Sanniang is naturally happy to match it.
A few days after Chao Yong returned to Beijing, Lin Chong also returned to Beijing, accompanied by Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu, the first beauty of Western Xia.
After Rindo Baozhong returned to the Rindo tribe, he persuaded the tribesmen to prepare many gifts and send people to send Rinduo Gil to Xingqing Province.
It's just that when Ren Duojier and his party arrived at Xingqing Mansion, Chao Yong had already led his troops.
When he arrived in Shaanxi, Lin Chong was about to lead the troops, and the two teams of men and horses also went on the road together.
Renduo Gil was only thirteen years old at this time, and she was like a fairy born since she was a child, and everyone held her in the palm of their hands, and no one was willing to speak loudly to her. Therefore, Ren Duo Gil was very angry at Chao Yong's behavior of not waiting for her to become a teacher, but her little face was tense for less than two days. Immerse yourself in the ever-changing scenery along the way.
When I arrived in Tokyo, I was deeply shocked by the largest city in the world.
It wasn't until I arrived at the palace that I remembered that I was about to see that hateful person, and my little face sank again.
As soon as I got out of the car, I saw a heroic man with a four-clawed golden dragon embroidered on his clothes standing in front of the palace, his figure was not very burly, but the power contained was unparalleled in the world, and he was not a beautiful man in appearance, but he was very majestic.
Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu saw the prince greeting him in front of the palace, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
Chao Yong smiled: "It's been a long time. I will not keep you today, and the day after tomorrow you will all come to the palace, and I will drink new wine with you. ”
Although both of them have official positions, they are more likely to give advice to the generals. And they were all appointed by the prince himself, and they can also be said to be the prince's staff. Therefore, Lin Chong went to settle the soldiers and horses, and asked the two of them to escort Ren Duo Gil to the Tai Palace.
"Okay, then I'll quit first."
After the two left, Chao Yong turned his gaze to Renduojir.
Seeing this first beauty in Western Xia, Chao Yong also had a feeling of brightness, this is the most beautiful child she has ever seen. No wonder she was able to win the title of the first beauty in Western Xia at a very young age, this is the first beauty embryo in the world.
Of course, whether it is the first in Western Xia or the first in the world, she is a child.
Chao Yong smiled at Ren Duojir. Then he said to the side: "Find a pavilion and arrange for her to live, and everything will be done according to the concubine's specifications." ”
After speaking, he said to Ren Duojir: "If you need to find him, if you are homesick, I can send someone to send you back." ”
Renduo Gil thought of his family's instructions when he came. Joan wrinkled her nose and said, "Grandpa said that I am the prince's person, so I can't go home casually." ”
Chao Yong smiled: "Then you can stay in the Tai Palace." ”
After speaking. Then he turned around and walked towards the womb.
Ren Duojier originally thought that Chao Yong was going out to pick her up, but he didn't expect Chao Yong to go back after just saying a few words, but it seemed that he had come to pick up Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu in front.
Unwilling to be left out in the cold, Ren Duo Gil immediately shouted: "Don't go. ”
Seeing this, the maid who was waiting for Ren Duojir behind was so frightened that her legs trembled, and she said urgently: "Miss, don't be rude. ”
Thinking of his family's warning, a layer of mist rose in his eyes, and he was about to cry out of his grievances. has been a little princess surrounded by everyone since she was a child, when has she ever been ignored like this, and Chao Yong is already the second time.
Chao Yong turned around and saw the tears in Ren Duojier's eyes, and he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart, and said softly: "Is there something wrong?" ”
Ren Duo Gil said aggrievedly: "I rushed to Xingqing Mansion from the tribe, and I came to Tokyo from Xingqing Mansion, why did you avoid me?" ”
Chao Yong shook his head helplessly and said, "It's not that I'm avoiding you, it's me who has something." ”
Ren Duo Gil said: "You lie, it's almost dark, what else do you have to do?" ”
Chao Yong was stunned on the spot, he was going to go to sleep with other concubines, but he obviously couldn't tell the little girl in front of him about this kind of thing.
Chao Yong had no choice but to say: "I'm going to see the child, do you want to go too?" ”
When Ren Duojir heard this, he immediately jumped and said, "Go." ”
Chao Yong had no choice but to ask He Yong to take Ren Duojier's maids to tidy up the residence, but the Renduo family brought a lot of things to Ren Duojir, and there were hundreds of servants.
In the Ruizhu Palace, Hu Sanniang suddenly saw Chao Yong coming in with a fairy-like girl, and couldn't help but praise: "Whose child looks like a fairy." ”
Chao Yong smiled and said: "Ren Duo Jier, the first beauty in Western Xia, when I was in Xingqing Mansion before, Ren Duo Baozhong promised her to me. Just followed Lin Chong into Beijing. ”
It was the first time Chao Yong told Hu Sanniang about this, not that Chao Yong wanted to hide it from her, but that Chao Yong didn't take it to heart.
Ren Duo Gil also knew that he was coming to the residence of the crown princess, and hurriedly followed the Han etiquette of learning on the road, Ying Ying Yifu, and said: "Ren Duo Jier has seen the crown princess. ”
Hu Sanniang smiled: "It turned out to be Sister Renduo, no need to be polite." looks so good, no wonder there is the first beauty in Western Xia. My sister will be fine in the future, so she will come here to play. ”
Renduo Gil smiled: "Okay. ”
Hu Sanniang asked Ren Duojier about some things on the road, and Xiaoqing rushed over. She saw some party members in the palace, so she couldn't help but be curious and went up to ask, and learned that the master was led by the prince to the Ruizhu Palace, so she rushed to join in the fun.
Xiaoqing is not very old, and when he saw that Ren Duoji was more close, he chatted for a while. It's time for dinner.
Hu Sanniang left them to eat together in the Ruizhu Palace, and after the meal, it was not until Chao Feng was about to sleep that Xiaoqing pulled Ren Duo Gil away.
Although Ren Duo Gil is gone, Hu Sanniang and Chao Yong have chatted with Ren Duo Gil for a while, but they have been together for more than an hour, and the simple and straightforward Ren Duo Gil has made both of them have a good impression.
Two days passed, and the military generals in Beijing all came to the palace to drink. The invited were Lin Chong, Wu Song, Li Kui, Zhang Qing, Xu Guanzhong, Zhu Wu, Hu Yanzhuo, Luan Tingyu, Liu Tang, Shi Jin, Liu Tang was a commander under Lin Chong, but his qualifications were old enough. Chao Yong couldn't leave him behind, but the rest of the commanders were not invited. Shi Jin had no real job, and when Lin Chong went to Xijing to prepare to defend against Tian Hu and Wang Qing, he and Zhu Wu were sent together to help. But Lin Chongbu didn't get the chance to fight, and he didn't have the opportunity to make meritorious contributions. You can only continue to listen to it before Lin Chong's account.
The commanders of the navy were all invited, Ruan Xiaoer, Ruan Xiaowu, Ruan Xiaoqi, Li Jun, Zhang Heng, Zhang Shun, Tong Wei, Tong Meng, and Liu Menglong.
The other two are Fang Jie and Shi Bao, and the two of them live together with the prince's soldiers in the palace. Under the careful treatment of the imperial doctor, Fang Jie's illness has been cured for the most part.
Entering the Yanfu Palace, Li Kui saw a room of wine jars, so he shouted with bright eyes: "Didn't the prince collect all the new wine in the city?" ”
At this time, it is close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, and all the major restaurants in the city have been listed.
Chao Yong nodded and said, "The famous drinks in the city have been collected. And some of the wine I steamed myself. ”
Lin Chong couldn't help but wonder: "Steamed wine? ”
Chao Yong smiled: "Actually, I steamed some of the water in these wines to make them stronger." ”
Distilled spirits are not too technical, as long as you think of them, you can make them.
Chao Yong had never distilled the liquor before. It's just because Liangshan doesn't produce grain, and it's already a waste to be able to make some liquor, and then distilling spirits is a crime. However, now Daliang has half of the country, although there is a famine this year. But no one will starve to death either. It just so happened that the new wine was on the market, in order to prepare for today's banquet. Yesterday, I had people buy some of the city's famous liquor, and then distilled a few jars.
Li Kui grinned and said: "The wine made by the prince must be the immortal wine in the sky, we are blessed, which jar is the prince's wine, let me taste it." ”
Chao Yong pointed to a few small jars and said with a smile: "Those are steamed wine, but this wine is so strong, not to mention the altar, it is a bowl, and you may not be able to drink a few bowls." ”
Tokyo's most important thing is skilled craftsmen, and in less than two hours, Chao Yong made a sophisticated wooden distillation equipment.
Yesterday, Chao Yong tried the newly steamed wine, although he could not accurately measure the degree, but according to Chao Yong's experience in later generations, I am afraid that it is no less than fifty or sixty degrees, which is much stronger than the wine of more than ten degrees on the market now. In the past, Wu Song could drink dozens of bowls to fight Jiang Menshen, but after changing this spirit, I am afraid that if dozens of bowls go down, the tiger should also be drunk to death.
Li Kui didn't believe it, walked over and picked up a jar of wine, patted open the mud seal, and was about to pour it into his mouth.
As soon as the mud seal was opened, a smell of wine escaped.
Wu Song shouted, "Good wine." ”
Li Kui took a deep breath, and still picked up the jar without hesitation and poured it into his mouth.
"Knock, knock."
After pouring two sips, Li Kui put down the jar with a red face and a thick neck, and said with a big tongue: "It's such a strong wine, it's like burning your intestines when you drink it in your stomach." ”
Chao Yong smiled: "Sit down, let's eat slowly, this wine is very strong." ”
Two tables were set up in the hall, Lin Chong, Wu Song, Li Kui, Zhang Qing, Xu Guanzhong, Zhu Wu, Hu Yanzhuo, Luan Tingyu, Liu Tang, and Shi Jin sat at one table, and Fang Jie, Shi Baoze, Ruan Xiaoer, Ruan Xiaowu, Ruan Xiaoqi, Li Jun, Zhang Heng, Zhang Shun, Tong Wei, Tong Meng, Liu Menglong and other naval commanders sat at a table.
The main seats at both tables were empty, and Chao Yong could walk back and forth.
Li Kui saw the tray and couldn't help but say, "Why is there another wooden board on the table, it's so much of a hindrance." ”
Xu Guanzhong saw the doorway, turned it slightly, and saw that the tray really turned, and the seasonal fruits placed on it also rotated, and couldn't help but praise: "Good thing, this is also the prince's invention, right?" ”
Chao Yong smiled: "It's boring." ”
Xu Guanzhong said: "If this thing spreads outside, it will definitely become popular soon." With this thing, everyone can save effort to eat. ”
Li Kui reached out and grabbed a pear, took a bite, and said with a smile: "That's right, if I want to eat something opposite, I don't have to stand up, just turn this thing." ”
It's not the first time that everyone has eaten and drunk at the same table, in the past, when Li Kui couldn't reach it, he would definitely stand up, but when others couldn't reach it, they wouldn't stand up and reach it, but picked what they could eat.
Some people don't pursue much appetite, while others find it a bit rude. With this turntable, it solves this problem for them.
Ruan Xiaoqi pointed to the hole in the middle of the table and said, "What is there there?" ”
Chao Yong smiled: "Hot pot, let's eat hot pot today." ”
At this time, there were already hot pots, not only copper hot pots, but also hot pots similar to later generations, which were heated by charcoal fires, and then there were pots for boiling meat, and there were hot pot restaurants in Tokyo.
When everyone sat down, the eunuchs in the palace used iron tongs to bring an iron basin, which was filled with charcoal. After setting the charcoal fire, put the pot on top again.
The soup in the pot is not water, but the soup base carefully prepared by the imperial chef, and it exudes a tangy aroma when it is heated up.
Then a plate of almost transparent beef and mutton and various vegetables were put on the table, but the knife skills of the imperial chef were not weaker than the machine, and the slices of beef and mutton could clearly see the people opposite.
For Lin Chong and others, the novelty is only sesame paste, but the common ingredients on the market are made with wine, sauce, pepper, cinnamon, etc., and sesame paste has not yet appeared. Although sesame seeds have long been available.