Chapter 31 The thirty-first banquet

Sun Dianchen got off his watch, took advantage of the chaos, and quietly left the left gate.He has always been kind and cautious when working on errands, and he is very popular, so he was not questioned by the guards of Jing Yunmen.He thought about it as he walked, but he really couldn't figure out why Wei Dongting, the favorite of the Long Live Lord, invited him to the mansion tonight for no reason, and said he wanted to meet some nobles. I was working in the palace. , need such ghosts? After crossing the east of Hufang Bridge and turning around Weizi Hutong, there is a large row of residential buildings.The streets and alleys here are criss-crossed and extremely prosperous.Fortunately, he had worked in the patrol yamen for several years, and this area was once under the jurisdiction.If you are a little unfamiliar, it is so dark at night, and you can't tell the east, west, and west, let alone looking for people.

According to the route Wei Dongting said, after crossing the Hufang Bridge about two miles away, turning left and right into an alley like a ecstasy formation, I felt a sudden opening, a gust of wind blew past, and the cold was soaking in my bones. I saw two people in front of me. Waiting with a light on, seeing him coming, he turned on the light from afar and asked in a low voice: "But is grandpa here?" Sun Dianchen agreed, and when he took a closer look, he saw an old servant.Although the other one was familiar, he knew that he had worked as a servant in the palace, when did he meet him, and what was his name, but he couldn't remember it for a while.He hurriedly said with a smile: "Excuse me, please wait here, I actually know the way." The old servant said with a smile: "Master Sun is a rare visitor, so he should welcome him."

But when he entered the yard, he didn't see the master coming out to greet him.When I looked around, there were already five or six people in the seat, an old man with high spirits, and the other five were young people in their twenties.Among them, Mu Zixu and Stubborn Donkey had verified their martial arts with Aobai in the palace, so he knew each other.Busily cupping his hands and laughing, he said, "Mr. Mu, Mr. Jiang, are you safe? Everyone is lucky to meet!" The fourth Hao, who led the way, smiled and said, "Is it because I, the fourth brother Hao, is a low-ranking leader, leading the way for grandpa in vain? "Sun Dianchen suddenly remembered, thanked him for his sins, and asked again: "This old gentleman and these two gentlemen are meeting for the first time:"

Mingzhu smiled heartily: "Grandpa, I am Mingzhu. You should also know how to teach. You met Ao Zhongtang when he was proving martial arts, but it is rare for you to remember Zhuang if I haven't practiced it. This is old hero Shi, People in the Jianghu are called Iron Arhat Shi Longbiao. This is Liu Hua, and he is now working in Aozhongtang's mansion." When Sun Dianchen heard about Liu Hua's status, he was a little puzzled, but he laughed straight: "We have been waiting for a long time, we are all here, why don't you see the master?" The old servant bowed and replied: "Master Wei is following a distinguished guest. Speak. Grandpa, wait a moment."

As soon as the words fell, Wei Dongting came out with a happy face, and said to the surroundings: "It is a crime to treat friends slowly! Everyone, please take your seats for a while, the Holy Majesty is here!" This sentence was like a thunderbolt being struck in court, and everyone in the room turned pale.Everyone hurriedly got up and left their seats.That Liu Hua was even more flustered with fright. When he got up, he didn't move quickly.But at the sound of the curtain, a young man was wearing a green felt and satin platform crown on his head, a maroon river silk padded gown covered with a small woolen leather coat with azurite and blue silk, a soft yellow thread belt around his waist, and blue satin cool soap on his feet. Boots, clear eyes, elegant demeanor, holding a lacquered teeth fan, appeared in front of everyone with a smile.Behind him stood Suo'etu and Xiong Cilu, bowing from left to right.A sword hangs from the waist of the wolf pool, and the guards are by his side.This person is the current Emperor Kangxi.

Except for Shi Longbiao and Liu Hua, everyone here has seen the emperor.But today, something happened unexpectedly, and I was stunned for a while.Wei Dongting only said to be with noble people, who would have thought that it would be so expensive!Sun Dianchen had been in the palace for a long time, and he was the first to react, and he exclaimed, kowtowed to the ground, and said: "Long live!" Then everyone came back to their senses, and knelt down together. Kangxi hurriedly walked forward, regardless of superiority or superiority, he helped them up one by one, and said with a smile: "I have nothing to do here, so you don't have to pay attention to this ceremony."

Walking up to Liu Hua, Kangxi asked: "Are you Liu Hua?" Liu Hua blushed with excitement, his voice trembled, and he bumped his head three times on the ground and said: "Slave Liu Hua, I wish the Lord a long live and peace!" Kangxi Pulling him up, he said with a smile, "I heard from Xiao Weizi that you are good at drinking! Tonight, I might use a few more glasses." Then he asked Shi Longbiao, "Old hero Shi, are you still in good health?" Then Shi Longbiao Just kowtow, so excited that he couldn't speak. After the ceremony, everyone was busy setting up their seats again.Kangxi laughed and said, "Forget so many etiquettes! In fact, tonight is the work of Xiao Weizi, and even I have talked about it. Come, come, everyone, if you just stick to the etiquette, I will go." Then he straightened up and sat down sideways.

Sun Dianchen looked at this battle, and guessed Kangxi's thoughts seven or eight points correctly.It's just that Kangxi didn't speak, and none of the people present dared to speak.It seems that no matter how good the wine is, it is difficult for the emperor and his ministers to enjoy themselves at the same table. But Liu Hua was very excited about the favor he received tonight. He had worked in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Thirteen Yamen, and he also stayed in Obai Mansion for four years. He met Obai every few days, but he had never Seeing him look straight at himself.Thinking of this, my heart suddenly became hot, and I stood up and cupped my hands to Kangxi: "Long live Lord, although this slave is a rough man, he still knows that loyalty and filial piety are the foundation of life! Long live Lord thinks highly of slave like this today. Repay the emperor's kindness!"

Kangxi nodded with a smile and said: "Okay, okay, okay. I like this kind of loyalty. But I don't have a place to use you tonight. When I want to use you in the future, I will naturally have to order you. Tonight, everyone just cares about the pain." Drink and enjoy yourself!" As she said, she turned to face Mingzhu, "Mingzhu, do you think this is good?" Mingzhu didn't expect Kangxi to talk to him suddenly, he was a bit at a loss, but he was very alert after all, he immediately turned his head, apologized and said with a smile: "The body of the Holy One, went out of the palace for a private visit, and drank at the same table with the servants, and sang this peace together. The prosperous age will surely leave a good story, and all generations will praise it."

Kangxi didn't let him continue: "You are not right. I have been on the throne for nearly seven years, and I have not given any kindness to my subjects. Now that the country is in danger, the people are suffering. I want to get rid of all these disadvantages. But orders can't be done, prohibitions can't be stopped, every time I think about it, I can't eat well, I can't sleep at night, and I feel deeply ashamed of my ancestors." Hearing Kangxi's words, everyone present was surprised.Xiong Cilu took the opportunity to preface and said: "The lord is generous and merciful, loves people with virtue, and has long conceived a great plan to govern the country. If the plan is implemented, we can open the foundation of the Qing Empire forever. All of you here are people trusted by the sage. The shoulders of the Qing Dynasty must be able to understand the holy will and work hard." Although Xiong Cilu didn't say much, he focused on the topic.Everyone was excited and grateful, and their eyes were moist and blurred.

Wei Dongting was also very excited at this time, stepped forward, and played loudly: "Your Majesty, Dongting is willing to serve a cup of imperial wine with all the gentlemen, and bless the gods and dragons to be healthy and healthy, to wipe out the bad guys as soon as possible, and to revive the court." Kangxi nodded and said, "Okay, dear friends, having this loyalty is truly a blessing to the country and all the people. Come, let us, the monarchs and ministers, raise this cup together, and wish the prosperity of the country and the prosperity of all generations." After finishing speaking, stand Get up, raise your glass and let the wine go.From Xiong Cilu, Wei Dongting, down to Shi Longbiao and Liu Hua, they were all grateful, left their seats, raised their glasses too much, and drank with Kangxi this cup of royal wine of loyalty to the monarch and achievements.