As soon as the news of the reduction of grain tax and commercial tax was released, the people who were already celebrating became even happier. This is really a benefit.
Today's Yunzhou Army is still in wartime mode, although the remaining food can already feed the whole family.
But who in this world would think that their family has too much food?
Businessmen think so too.
The carnival gets even more exciting!
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Bianjing, the imperial city.
"Your Majesty, Yunzhou County 800 Miles is urgent!"
Zhao Duan, who had just come down from the morning, returned to Funing Palace when he saw Cao Shuang running in with a happy face and holding a letter.
Zhao Duan was rushing 800 miles a day, and he suddenly thought: What happened to Yunzhou County? It actually took an 800-mile expedited trip?
However, when he took the letter and opened it, the solemn look on his face melted away like the white snow in early spring, and a bright smile appeared!
The girl from the sixth family is actually pregnant!
Although I still don’t know whether it’s a boy or a girl, just being pregnant puts Lao Liu a long way ahead of the others, and I finally have hope of seeing my grandchildren!
Thinking of this, Zhao Duandang couldn't help it anymore and immediately called to Cao Shuang: "Cao Shuang!"
"Your Majesty! My servant is here!"
Cao Shuang hurriedly stepped forward, but knowing Zhao Duan, he had vaguely guessed what the other party was thinking.
As expected, Zhao Duan directly ordered: "Go quickly and call the queen, the prince, the fourth prince, the fifth prince, and Da Zongzheng and King Zhenxi. By the way, all princes, as long as they get married, they must bring their families!
Tonight, I will hold a royal family banquet at Jiying Hall! Go quickly! "
Cao Shuang was stunned when he heard this, hesitated for a moment and then asked with some uncertainty: "Your Majesty, you mean at Jiying Hall?"
Zhao Duan's eyes widened: "Why not? For such a big event, can't I use Jiying Hall to hold a family banquet?"
Cao Shuang hurriedly shook his head, how could it not work? This Song Dynasty belongs to you. You can hold the family banquet wherever you want.
Cao Shuang hurriedly responded:
"Slave, you obey!"
No wonder Cao Shuang would hesitate, there are three levels of banquets in the Song Dynasty Palace.
They are the first-level banquet, the second-level banquet and the third-level banquet.
Among them, the first-level banquet was held in Jiying Hall, the second-level banquet was held in Zichen Hall, and the third-level small banquet was held in Chuigong Hall.
Usually only important envoys, such as the Hundred Officials' Year Banquet, are held in Jiying Hall.
Nowadays, a family banquet was arranged in Jiying Hall, which really shocked Cao Shuang. From this, we can also see how happy the Holy Emperor is now.
Cao Shuang left in response. Zhao Duan still couldn't control his excitement after he left. He walked back and forth in Funing Palace excitedly, with an uncontrollable smile on his face.
Soon, the news that the emperor was going to hold a family banquet at Jiying Hall in the evening spread throughout the outer court. Especially the edict requiring that every prince must bring his family members with him seemed reasonable, but it seemed strange to emphasize it so much. .
The Fifth Prince's Mansion.
Zhao Sheng was discussing this matter with his counselor, but he couldn't come up with a reason after much discussion.
Finally, the fifth prince simply said: "No matter what my father is thinking? At worst, our soldiers will stop us, and the water will cover us. Besides, among the brothers, I am not married yet, and my father specifically promised to bring a family, so it shouldn't involve me." "
After hearing this, the counselor nodded in agreement: "The fifth prince is right, just go to the meeting normally."
The fifth prince was in trouble, and the fourth prince, Zhao Ji and Meng Yuru, were also puzzled.
"Princess, what do you mean by father? Why do you specifically emphasize that you must bring your family?"
Zhao Ji couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he thought about it, so he simply asked the problem to his wife. This was also his usual practice, and he had been doing this all these years.
Meng Yuru rolled her eyes when she heard this, knowing that he was lazy, but she didn't say anything more. After thinking for a moment, she shook her head:
“The information in hand is too little to make a judgment.
However, my father called King Zhenxi and Da Zongzheng over this time, presumably because the matter involved must be related to the clan. "
"So what do we do?"
"So what do we do?"
Zhao Ji asked.
"do nothing."
"do nothing?"
"Yes! Do nothing!"
Meng Yuru nodded affirmatively and then said:
“When the enemy’s situation is unknown, we should remain unchanged in response to all changes.
We don’t know anything about the situation now, and taking rash actions may be self-defeating. It’s better to do nothing. After we figure things out and see what the situation is, we can make corresponding arrangements. "
"good!"
Zhao Ji was as obedient as ever and didn't bother to think too much, so he nodded and agreed.
Compared with their guessing, Da Zongzheng and King Zhenxi didn't feel any pressure at all, and immediately started to prepare after receiving the news.
They are all elders in the royal family, and nothing can be blamed on them. The most they can do is serve as witnesses, so they have nothing to worry about.
As soon as the prince received the news, the queen had already hurried over.
"Has my son received an invitation to your father's palace banquet?"
the Queen asked impatiently as soon as she arrived.
The prince nodded calmly and replied, "Eunuch Cao just left."
The queen found a seat and sat down, and then asked worriedly: "What does your father mean by this? Why do you have to remind me to take your family there? You also called Da Zongzheng and King Zhenxi?"
Zhao Ming shook his head: "I don't know either, but I guess my father must have his own intentions."
"Hey! I can't explain it clearly, even your father!"
The queen couldn't help complaining, but Zhao Ming just drank tea silently without saying a word.
The queen glanced at him, and then said: "Then will the queen go with you later?"
Zhao Ming glanced at him and suddenly asked: "Is the queen willing to see Qingning?"
The queen's expression suddenly froze.
Li Qingning is the crown prince's current concubine. Her father is Ning Guo Gong Li Wen, and she is the eldest daughter of Ning Guo Gong's palace.
Originally the queen was very satisfied with this daughter-in-law, but since she married the prince for ten years and had nothing to do, the queen has always disliked her, and now she doesn't even look at her on weekdays. Would like to take a look at her.
During this period, the queen did not ask the prince to take in another concubine, but the prince refused. The couple respected each other as guests and had a very good relationship, but they never came up with anything.
This also made the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law always bad, mainly between the queen and the princess.
Now when this topic was brought up, the queen's expression froze.
After being stunned for a long time, thinking that it had been a long time since I had a meal with my son, I could only endure the reluctance in my heart and nodded: "Okay!"
The corners of the prince's lips curled up slightly, and he immediately called his servants to ask them to call the prince's concubine.
The palace banquet started at the fourth quarter of the hour. When the palace lanterns were turned on, the Jiying Hall was brightly lit, various delicacies were put on the table, and all kinds of wine and juice were available.
Songs and dances have been performed since the beginning of Youshi.
And tonight's guests began to arrive one after another.
Until six o'clock in the hour, all the invited people arrived at Jiying Hall.
The protagonist of today's family dinner, Zhao Duancai, came belatedly with a smile as bright as the spring breeze...
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(End of chapter)
