There was a big banquet outside the palace and a big banquet inside the palace.
In the twenty-sixth year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered officials from the Ministry of Rites to formulate a system of greetings and other etiquette, including a large banquet.
Whenever there is a big banquet, the inner and outer court offices such as the Shangbaosi, Jinyiwei, Jiaofang, Etiquette, and Guanglu departments all have responsibilities.
Yes, there is a Jiaofangsi.
The Jiaofang Secretary must arrange people to prepare different dance music and music according to the different levels of the banquet.
During the ceremony, there are procedures for playing a piece of music, drinking a drink, etc.
As for the ministers,
According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, the seats of officials of fourth rank and above were arranged on the east and west sides of Fengtian Hall, and the wine and food tables for other officials were arranged outside the main hall in the corridors on the east and west sides.
Of course, the emperor still has a throne in the middle.
Zhu Houzhao was somewhat serious on weekdays, but when there was a big banquet, he no longer put on that face and laughed several times as soon as he appeared, in order to make people around him relax.
He even asked with great interest about the types and methods of today’s dishes.
Liu Jin saw that the emperor was concerned, so he asked the eunuch of the Shangshi Bureau to explain in detail, steamed pig's trotters, two-cooked pan-fried fresh fish, oven-roasted pork... He asked if he had eaten anything on weekdays, these top-notch ones There are cultural implications in the dishes, and if you listen carefully, you will find them wonderful.
When the ministers saw the emperor enjoying the dance music and chatting about the dishes, they were more or less relaxed.
After the dance, the people from Guanglu Temple were responsible for pouring the wine.
Zhu Houzhao stood up from the throne. It didn't matter that he was standing like this. All the civil and military officials below also stood up.
According to the rules, the civil officials were headed by Wang Hao, who was on the left, and the military officers were headed by Zhu Fu, Duke Cheng, who were on the right.
Britain is officially ill and there is no longer a protector of the country. The Duke of Wei is in Nanjing. Of the nobles in the capital, Duke Cheng can naturally be the leader. Moreover, his second son Zhu Feng has also made contributions this time and is in the lineage of Duke Cheng. Finally there is some improvement.
"Everyone sit down."
Zhu Houzhao walked down from above. He was actually still young, only seventeen years old. Young, energetic, full of energy, with a rosy face, his face is still tender but still has a decisive air. This is the current Emperor Zhengde.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"With this first glass of wine, dear friends, I would like to join you in paying tribute to our Ming Dynasty, Taizu Taizong, and all previous monarchs, to the founding heroes who started the business with Taizu, and to the loyal ministers and good generals that have emerged in our Ming Dynasty over the past hundred years. Without them, there would be no Ming Dynasty. , Without me, you wouldn’t be as prosperous and wealthy as you are today!”
"Respect our ancestors and our loyal ministers!"
Zhu Houzhao took a sip of the wine. He had never felt it before, but suddenly this small wine glass was not strong enough.
"Get a bigger bowl!"
An official from Guanglu Temple moved very quickly, and with quick eyesight and quick hands, he immediately found one. And when the emperor changes, the ministers have to change accordingly.
"I would like to offer this second glass of wine to all of you, my dear friends."
Viewed from the left, the civil servants include Wang Hao, Liang Chu, Han Wen, Min Gui, Wang Bing, Gu Zuo, He Jian, Zhang Fuhua, Lin Han...
Viewed from the right, the military attachés include Cheng Guogong, Wei Ningbo, Prince Consort Duwei, Zhou Shangwen, Yang Xing, Ma Rong...
Basically, it was through his hands that he got his current official position. After all, he had been the emperor and superintendent of the country for several years. Even if it takes time, some people should leave.
"Be kind to your virtuous ministers, and be distant to your villains. These are the words that Zhuge Wuhou left to Liu Chan. I think these six words for governing a country are the most refined. As an emperor, if you can do these six words, there will be no difference. Go. And what I am most proud of is not a great victory, but that I have used all my beloved ministers correctly. Now the whole court is full of virtuous ministers. How can I not respect this glass of wine?"
Many ministers expressed their feelings to the emperor, and some were even moved to the point of excitement.
"Your Majesty is wise, decisive, and extremely talented, but I don't dare to express my merits or achievements!"
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These are all polite words.
Zhu Houzhao continued, "For this third glass of wine, our monarchs and ministers must respect the people of the world. Without them, how could we win this battle? Right?!"
"good!!"
Many people drank two large bowls of wine.
Zhu Houzhao didn't drink much, but he could hold on at this time because he still had things to do.
"The imperial edict is coming!"
The emperor stretched out his hand, and many people's eyes were attracted. The key point is that Liu Jin brought it over, and there were quite a few over there.
This is about to seal off all the ministers.
"Wang Bing, Secretary of the Ministry of War, was ordered to defeat the enemy in a critical situation. He was awarded the bachelor's degree in Dongge Pavilion of Jin Dynasty and was granted the title of Crown Prince Taibao. He was appointed to the cabinet to prepare for machine maintenance!"
Grand bachelor, cabinet minister...
This is what many people have thought before.
Wang Bing sat up very uprightly. On such a grand occasion, his promotion was announced. This feeling was just like when he was awarded a Jinshi.
"I accept the order and thank you for your kindness!"
"Zhou Shangwen, the commander-in-chief of Datong, is both loyal and brave, and has repeatedly performed extraordinary feats. In this battle of Liangxiang, he traveled thousands of miles and won in one battle. He was defeated by Lubo and received a salary of 1,200 shi!"
The title Ping Lupo belonged to Jiang Bin in history. He was not a good person.
Zhou Shangwen was somewhat surprised. To be awarded a title requires great contribution. He himself felt that if he led his troops to attack the enemy's lair, it would be possible to win a complete victory. I really didn’t expect it this time.
In fact, Zhu Houzhao did not use "feng" but "retired feng". Zhou Shangwen had won many battles, so there was no problem at all in conferring the title of uncle based on military merit.
But apart from him, it seems difficult for anyone to be knighted in this war. Yang Xing, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, was just an ordinary person. He would not be granted the title of earl after sending out troops once.
For some other people, it would be enough to give them corresponding official promotions.
According to what was announced today,
After Zhou Shangwen defeated the Lupps, he no longer served as the commander-in-chief of Datong. Instead, Chang Dacheng, Zhou Shangwen's deputy general who performed well in defending Datong, served as the commander-in-chief.
After this year, the Ming Dynasty's strategy will be from Gansu to the west to Hami, and from the Hetao Plain to the north.
Other areas can be guarded normally.
The current national strength does not support such an attack in all directions, including at sea.
Xu Zhen'an took over as Yulin's commander-in-chief, and he also performed well in this war.
As for the young flying general Ma Rong that everyone was paying attention to, Zhu Houzhao wanted to use him heavily. The Ming cavalry and the Yulin Guards cannot be separated.
Zhou Shangwen and Ma Rong are of course important Gansu towns.
Zhou Shangwen served as the governor of Ganzhou and controlled the Twelve Guards and four thousand households in Ganzhou and Liangzhou. Ma Rong was promoted to the commander of the Ming Dynasty cavalry, and the two of them stationed together. Ganzhou.
Some others had smaller official positions, but they also received promotions. Hundreds of households, thousands of households, etc. are all quite big officials.
There are also many people with meritorious service, but it is impossible for Zhu Houzhao to read them here one by one, only some major ones, and the rest can be ordered by the Ministry of War.
With the promotion, the atmosphere of the banquet became even better.
Singing and dancing, fine wine, delicious food... Under so many charms, Zhu Houzhao did not forget anyone.
At the end of the banquet, he ordered people to bring the people he missed into the palace, and also placed some dishes and fine wine from today's banquet on the table.
This man is the Tatar leader, Dayan Khan Batu Mengke.
His hands and feet were tied with chains, and he was as embarrassed as a beggar, with a few short straws in his hair.
"These are the fine wines and delicacies that I will use for my grand banquet today. They must be much better than those in the prison. I will give some to you as well."
Dayan Khan felt tender when he heard this voice. When he looked up, he found that it was a doll with a very tender skin.
"Are you the Ming Emperor?" He spoke for the first time in several days.
"Exactly."
Wow!
Dayan Khan suddenly freed his arm,
The commander of the Shenwu Guard made Xu Guan nervous and quickly stood in front of the emperor.
Zhu Houzhao pushed him away, frowned and smiled, "Although Wala is different from you, he is also a Mongolian. When the Mongols captured my ancestor Yingzong Emperor, it was destined to be like this!"
This battle also has a sense of revenge. The so-called Jingkang shame has not yet been resolved. The civil disgrace of the Ming Dynasty was washed away in his hands. This is a great achievement that can be recorded in history books and reported to the ancestors.
(End of chapter)
