Zhao Xuanyi walked into the imperial dining room under the leadership of Nan Zhu and came to the stove prepared for him. When the imperial chefs saw Zhao Xuanyi coming, they all saluted, "See the Lord Protector!"
"No, don't be pretentious, today is the emperor's birthday banquet, everyone should do well and don't make any mistakes!" Zhao Xuanyi shouted loudly.
"Yes!" After all the royal chefs finished speaking, they continued to work!
Zhao Xuanyi came to the stove, looked at the fish beside him, and smiled, "Baby, it's up to you whether I can hit Japan!" After Zhao Xuanyi said that, he grabbed the fish, picked up the kitchen knife and started processing it!
In the main hall, everyone was changing glasses and smiling happily. From time to time, someone came forward to toast Zhu Chufeng. However, Zhu Chufeng was very concerned about Zhao Xuanyi and wondered what the hell did this kid do? Why haven't you come back for so long?
After waiting for a long time, I saw Zhao Xuanyi walking into the hall, followed by Nan Zhu. Nan Zhu was holding a tray in his hand. There was a lid on the tray. It looked like it should be a dish, but because it was covered, he couldn't see clearly. What kind of dish is it!
Zhao Xuanyi came to the palace and knelt down, "Your Majesty, today is your birthday. I didn't prepare anything else. I made a new dish of my own. Please try it!"
When Zhu Chufeng heard this, he suddenly laughed, "You Zhao Xuanyi, you know that I miss your craftsmanship, right? You actually sent me food today? Okay, bring it over and let me see what kind of delicious food it is?"
Nan Zhu gave the dish to the eunuch, who picked it up and put it on Zhu Chufeng's table, then opened the lid. At this moment, not only Zhu Chufeng, but also other civil and military officials were pulling their necks to look over!
Inside the plate was a golden carp, wrapped in a golden coating with some sauce poured on it. Just when they saw the fish, a sweet and sour smell entered their noses directly. Zhu Chufeng and Zhang Huairu looked at each other. I can’t help but be very surprised!
The two picked up the chopsticks to pick up the fish. As soon as the chopsticks touched the fish, a crisp sound could be heard in their ears. Then the crispy shell outside instantly cracked. It looked very strange. When they picked up the fish and put it in their mouths, it was crispy on the outside. The tender texture surprised Zhu Chufeng and Zhang Huairu!
Coupled with the combination of sweet and sour taste, the two of them fell in love with it in an instant. Zhu Chufeng and Zhang Huairu couldn't help but take a few more bites. Both the texture and taste were amazing!
"Hahaha! Zhao Xuanyi, Zhao Xuanyi, I think it's better for you to stop being the Protector of the Country and come to my royal kitchen to be the royal chef. You really understand my tastes very well!"
Zhao Xuanyi also laughed after hearing this, "As long as the emperor likes it, I can do it!"
When the civil and military ministers took a look at it, they thought, can such a dish be called a gift? I wish I had found a cook, but that golden fish looks really good. The emperor likes it so much, so it must taste very good!
"Hahaha!" Zhu Chufeng was even more happy when he heard this. "What is the name of this dish of yours?"
"Your Majesty, it's called Sweet and Sour Carp!"
"Oh? This dish is really good, I like it very much!"
"Your Majesty does not know, this fish is not simple!" Zhao Xuanyi suddenly said.
"Oh? Why isn't this fish simple? I...why didn't you see it?" Zhu Chufeng also used chopsticks to open the fish, but didn't find anything wrong?
"This fish is from Jinghai City!"
"Jinghai City?" Zhu Chufeng thought about it carefully and suddenly remembered, "Oh, it's the coastal city east of our Ming Dynasty, right?"
"Your Majesty is wise, you know every inch of the Ming Dynasty! A few years ago, Jinghai City was captured by Japanese pirates, and then Lanyu City was captured. However, the Japanese pirates were extremely ruthless, killing the old and weak, and violating women. This matter was outraged by the gods and the public. , God cannot tolerate it!"
"Mr. Zhao!" Huang Ning suddenly stood up at this time, "Mr. Zhao, today is the emperor's birthday. Why are you talking about these things in this hall?"
"Right Prime Minister, I am talking to the Emperor at this moment, and what I am talking about is the despicable behavior of Japan. Why are you so excited?" Zhao Xuanyi said with eyes wide open.
Zhao Xuanyi's words, neither light nor serious, instantly pointed all the fingers at Huang Ning, right? People are scolding Japan here, and Huang Ning coming out to speak at this time is indeed a bit strange!
"I...I'm just afraid that you will disturb the emperor's elegance and say these unlucky things on this day when the country is celebrating together!"
"There are no big or small affairs in the country! Your Majesty, I didn't come here today with the intention of causing you trouble. Now the world is at peace and the people live and work in peace and contentment, but as the old saying goes, be prepared for danger in times of peace! The Japanese Japanese pirates have repeatedly violated our small border town and committed all kinds of evil!"
"Just because they haven't invaded now, doesn't mean they won't in the future. Didn't the Emperor notice that a very familiar figure was missing from the main hall today?" Zhao Xuanyi asked.
Zhu Chufeng's expression also became serious, "Who are you talking about?"
"My father-in-law, General Li Yukun! At this moment when the emperor and the whole country are celebrating together, he is still stationed in the cold border, just to protect our country, the Ming Dynasty. On this special day today, the gift Xuanyi gave to the emperor is not this dish. , but want to help the emperor get rid of a heart problem!" Zhao Xuanyi shouted loudly.
"What's wrong with me?"
"Yes, I am the Protector of the Ming Dynasty, the Protector! He is the Duke who protects the country. So the gift Xuanyi wants to give to the emperor today is the safety of the Ming Dynasty. The first thing to do is to go to Japan. For the sake of the emperor and for the people of the Ming Dynasty, eradicate this tiny Japanese land! Let their despicable race disappear from this world, and give all the people in Lincheng to the east a safe life!"
"You want to... go to Japan?" Zhu Chufeng asked in surprise!
"Yes, please give me your permission!"
"This...?" Zhu Chufeng looked embarrassed, wondering why he suddenly asked such a question? I was not prepared at all!
At this time, Zhu Zhelin stood up, "Mr. Zhao Guo, you have really worked hard and dedicated yourself for the Ming Dynasty! But today is my father's birthday, so it seems inappropriate to say this, right?"
"King Furui, when is the right time? Back then, Japan did not even say hello but massacred the city in the dark! Do you dare to ensure that on such a beautiful day as today, at night, the dozen or so cities facing the sea in the east will be safe? If it were today In the evening, the Japanese Japanese pirates invade again. I wonder if King Furui has any regret medicine that he can take?"
"This...?" Zhu Zhelin was also blocked by Zhao Xuanyi's words and couldn't say a word!
"Your Majesty, I have no other intentions. The seven neighboring countries around us are harassing our frontiers, the Far East and other places from time to time. It is not the best policy for us to blindly defend ourselves. I use a sentence said by a famous person, that is, "Punch with one punch" Come out, lest a hundred punches come from you!】"
"Japan is the most powerful small country in the Far East. As long as it is eradicated, there will be no more enemy invasion in the Far East in the next ten years! Please give me your permission!" Zhao Xuanyi shouted loudly.
When Zhu Chufeng heard Zhao Xuanyi's words, he also fell into deep thought. At this moment, Zhu Wenyu also came over and knelt on the main hall, "Father! My son is willing to personally conquer Japan with his own hands!"
When Zhu Chufeng heard this, his heart turned, and he almost fainted. Before he could speak, Zhang Huairu beside him said, "Prince, what are you talking about? The Lord Protector is brave and good at fighting. What do you have to do with me when he goes on an expedition?"
"Mother, my son has wandered around since childhood and acquired martial arts. Don't worry. Moreover, my son will take over the throne in the world in the future. Therefore, the dignity of the Ming Dynasty must be defended by oneself, and the territory of the Ming Dynasty must be seized by oneself. Come here, father, please grant me permission to lead the expedition!"
"Just to prevent these barbarians from underestimating our Ming military power, stepping into our Ming land, and challenging our Ming imperial power!" Zhu Wenyu shouted loudly!
The huge sound echoed continuously in the hall, and all the civil and military officials in the hall heard it! Everyone was moved by it!
Zhao Mingqing smiled slightly and thought to himself that this is my son. Of course I can't let him stand alone. Then he stood up and clasped his hands in his fists, "Your Majesty, I have a few words to say!"
"Zhao Aiqing, speak!"
"Your Majesty, great blessing! It is not that I am boasting in this palace. There are so many young talents in the next generation of our Ming Dynasty. They are not afraid of danger, are brave and resourceful, and do not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for the safety of the people. It is really our Ming Dynasty. What a blessing, what a blessing for the Ming Dynasty! If I were twenty years younger, I would still want to teach those small foreign countries some rules!" Zhao Mingqing said with a smile.
Qi Lianzhong turned his eyes left and right and immediately stood up
"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhao is right. Now there is such a strong person among the younger generation of Ming Dynasty. He is actually better than the old. My son is not talented, but he is willing to serve as a pawn for the prince and be loyal to the country!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Mingshan hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the Japanese have repeatedly invaded our borders. We can't bear it anymore. I am willing to follow the prince and slaughter these young people as soon as possible!"
Zhao Xuanyi frowned when he heard this, wondering why the Qi family's father and son came out at this time? What are you planning?
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal...!"
Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhu Yuejun stood up slowly, "Brother Qi, the Moon Guard has recently reported that some despicable villagers from Japan often come to our Ming border for fishing and hunting. Once they discover our Ming villagers, they will commit violence at least and maim them at worst. , The methods are ruthless, the behavior is cruel, it is really hard to kill!"
【Snapped! 】Zhu Chufeng slapped his hand on the table, "It's so abominable! Just rats, they actually harmed my people and disturbed my peace! Where is the Protector?"
"I'm here!" Zhao Xuanyi shouted loudly!
"I order you to assist the prince, bring all the Qilin Guards, prepare food and grass, set off at a good time, send this despicable race directly to hell, protect the safety of our Ming Dynasty, and establish the soul of our Ming Dynasty army! Don't let those foreign barbarians dare to step on it again A step into the Central Plains!"
"My son, take your orders!" Zhu Wenyu shouted loudly.
"My lord, take the order! Your Majesty, don't worry, I will make sure that they don't dare to say a word about Ming Dynasty even in their dreams at night!" Zhao Xuanyi said loudly.
Zhu Yuejun breathed a sigh of relief, "Prince, Lord Protector, let's drink and celebrate today. Set out on a different day to show off the prestige of our country and praise our country's name!"
"Yes!" The two shouted, then stood up and sat back down in their seats.
Zhu Yuejun looked at Nanzhu, who shouted loudly, "Dance and play music!"
Then the musicians continued to play, and these dancers were still dancing beautifully!
Li Hanyan looked at Zhao Xuanyi, "Is this fish the gift you carefully prepared?"
"It's just a matter of throwing bricks and mortar!" Zhao Xuanyi said with a smile.
Zhu Wenyu stood up from his seat with the wine glass in hand and came to Zhao Xuanyi. Zhao Xuanyi and Li Hanyan stood up in a hurry. Zhu Wenyu had a smile on his face, "Brother, everything is ready now, let's go hunting!"
"Prince Yingming, I can rest assured as long as you are here! Who is it? I don't dare to go no matter how much money you give me!" After Zhao Xuanyi finished speaking, he looked behind Zhu Wenyu!
Zhu Wenyu looked back and saw Zhu Zhelin, and immediately smiled. After the two clinked their glasses, they drank it all in one gulp! Zhao Xuanyi then said, "Prince, Prime Minister Zuo has taken action, what should we do?"
"Hmph! What else do you want from a mere prime minister? To be honest with you, if his son Qi Mingshan really dares to come, I guarantee that his son will be a complete corpse when he comes back!"
"Hey, you're over now. If it were me, I would definitely leave a skeleton behind!"
"..." Zhu Wenyu looked at Zhao Xuanyi, and then the two laughed loudly, "You are still cruel!"
"No, no, I want to learn more from Seventh Brother in this aspect!" Zhao Xuanyi burst into laughter after saying this!
"You two, what are you talking about? Are you so happy?" came an inappropriate voice!
The two of them turned their heads and saw Zhu Zhelin walking over. Zhao Xuanyi rolled his eyes, "Ah, the prince just said that the third prince has excellent martial arts skills and is superior to the prince in both literature, Taoism and military strategy. So we thought that this expedition would be a blessing." Bring King Rui with you, what do you think?"
"Third brother, let's go together, I will protect you!" After Zhu Wenyu said that, his eyes showed a strange look!
Zhu Zhelin thought to himself, "Do you think I'm a fool?" You wolves and embarrassed people still want to plot against me? "Thank you Prince and Duke for your love. I really can't use my three-legged cat skills, so I can just raise flowers at home! Sorry!" After Zhu Zhelin finished speaking, he walked directly to Huang Ning!
"Hmph! Coward!" Zhu Wenyu said disdainfully.
"Don't say that, I'm so brave, but I'm just talking to my own people!" Zhao Xuanyi said with a look of disdain.
"Okay, let's not talk about anything else. We won't go home until we get drunk today!" After Zhu Wenyu finished speaking, he poured a glass for Zhao Xuanyi and himself, and the two of them started drinking.
Come!
"Brother Qi, I'm going to toast my father!"
"It should be!"
Zhao Xuanyi took Li Hanyan, and they came to Zhao Mingqing with wine glasses, "Father, I and your daughter-in-law would like to toast you!"
Zhao Mingqing stood up in a hurry, "Oh, okay, hahaha! Okay!" Zhao Mingqing was very happy. After clinking glasses with his son and daughter-in-law, he drank it all in one gulp. After drinking, he looked at others and thought, "Which of your sons and daughters-in-law can do this?" Toast in this hall? Can you compare with me? Zhao Mingqing was so happy that he couldn't express it in words!
