Dragon fights in Tang Dynasty

Li Zhen was very proud of being able to pay homage to two famous teachers in one go. As soon as she returned to the palace, she rushed to see her father without stopping, and told the whole story in detail without hiding anything.Li Shimin was overjoyed, and immediately agreed to Li Zhen's request, planning to preside over the apprenticeship ceremony for Li Zhen on an auspicious day after the Mid-Autumn Festival. I was happy for more than half an hour, but one thing was immediately brought to the table - money!

Li Zhen has a bit of money. As a prince, he can get a hundred dollars a month, and at least a thousand dollars a year. At this time, it is worth the total assets of an ordinary wealthy family. After the country, it would be a piece of cake to rely on the annual income of the fiefdom, but it is far away and cannot quench the thirst. Besides, God knows if the old man will let himself go to the country , if not, I can't just live by the pitiful monthly routine.

Li Zhen always hides in the palace and doesn't associate with anyone, so naturally she doesn't need to spend money, but right now she's about to learn art from a teacher, so entertainment is inevitable, and Li Zhen doesn't plan to take the Yan family unconditionally I had no choice but to advance the financial plan to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Fortunately, Yan Ming has not stopped "strategic layout" for more than half a year. Although it is a bit hasty to move now, it can still be done anyway. If it can stand up, it can only be adjusted.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Reunion Festival. In the Tang Dynasty, it was a big festival second only to the Spring Festival and the Tomb-sweeping Day. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, the whole country celebrated, and the emperor had to lead his ministers to hold a moon worship ceremony. Accepting autumn tributes from all over the country is really lively. This year coincides with Li Shimin's five-year enthronement. Thanks to the hard work of the two emperors of the Tang Dynasty, the economy of the Central Plains has improved in an all-round way, sweeping away the poverty of the late Sui Dynasty. In addition, at the end of last year, the East Turkic Kingdom, which had been infesting the Central Plains for a long time, had just been wiped out, and the hearts of the people were stable and prosperous. It was a gratifying scene. Naturally, this Mid-Autumn Festival should be celebrated. The ceremony filled the entire Tai Chi Hall, seeing Li Shimin's heart was in full bloom, he sent an order to hold a grand banquet in the Chengtianmen Tower, and all the senior princes would be present, and this was the opportunity Li Zhen was waiting for.

Chengtian Gate, the main gate of the Datang Imperial Palace, is located in the middle of the south wall of Taiji Palace. There are tall buildings on the gate, east and west halls on the left and right outside the gate, and a palace square with a width of 150 steps in front of the gate. Mingde Gate, a north-south straight street with a width of about [-] meters, is very important. It is the place where the emperor of the Tang Dynasty held the "Outer Dynasty" ceremony. Banquets and music are usually held here. When the court encounters forgiveness, or removes the old and introduces the new, Or to receive tribute envoys from all countries and guests from the four barbarians, the emperor also has to take charge of the government at the Tianmen Gate. Today's Mid-Autumn Festival moon worship ceremony and banquets are held here.

Although it was called a night banquet, in fact the banquet started from the time of Youshi. All the courtiers arrived at Chengtian Gate early. The ranks are high and low, each has its own position. Generally speaking, the king and the public can have a seat on the gate tower near Tianyan, and the rest can only sit in the square downstairs. Those, together with the eunuchs and maids who waited on, the not-too-large square was immediately packed to the brim, and laughter was everywhere, how lively it was.

Wow, there are so many people, shit, this time is almost here, where did our old man go, why didn't he show up at this moment, he was dizzy!It was Li Zhen's first time to participate in such a gathering, and she was very curious about everything. She arrived at the city gate tower early in the morning, greeted those brothers, and then ignored the noise of the brothers together, and bowed her head thinking. Thinking about it, my heart was up and down, and there was no peace, after all, his performance today is related to the big issue of "Qian Jing", and nervousness is inevitable.

"The emperor is here!" The shrill voice of the eunuch Deng Yao rang out amidst the noise, and all the courtiers who were laughing and laughing at themselves immediately fell silent, and all of them bowed and stood, waiting The arrival of Li Shimin.The bands that had been prepared on the East and West Drum Towers immediately began to play drums. Li Shimin and Empress Changsun walked shoulder to shoulder and slowly climbed up to the Chengtian Gate Tower to the sound of music.

"Everyone loves you, I'm happy to gather with you today. If you don't get drunk, you won't return. Come and have fun!" Li Shimin waved his hand with a smile on his face, and loudly announced the start of the banquet.All the courtiers had finished thanking each other and took their seats. The eunuchs and maids in charge of food and drink shuttled back and forth to serve food and wine.

In the early Tang Dynasty, there was not as much emphasis on etiquette as later generations. It was said that drinking is drinking, and there are not so many poor people. Not only the courtiers let go of drinking, but also Li Shimin and the empress Changsun. Look, the boss’s bottle of wine, the old man Leng didn't even frown, and turned his head to the sky in one breath, that kind of arrogance is really enough to reach the sky.In a blink of an eye, after drinking for three rounds, it was time for the princes to come forward to toast. The crown prince took the lead, followed by a group of brothers. Once you drink, it is considered a success, heh, not to mention, all the princes and princes have two hands, and they just let the old man drink happily, and it will probably be Li Zhen's turn to play.

This is where it starts?Come on!Li Zhen took a deep breath, picked up the wine bottles with both hands, walked quickly to the table between Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, and said loudly: "Father, Queen Mother, I have something to offer, which can be used as a toast."

Although Li Zhen is not big, her voice is not small, and she is full of energy. She immediately suppressed the noise above the city gate, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on him. The curiosity of the big guy They were all hooked—Li Zhen said that there was something to offer, but there was nothing else in his hand except the wine bottle. No one could figure out which play Li Zhen was singing. Quiet.

Li Zhen didn't have any outstanding performances in the past, but since entering school this year, she has achieved many successes. First, she showed a calm and general demeanor in the Donggong robbery case, and later she solved Li Jing, who even Li Shimin couldn't handle by herself. What Li Shimin appreciates is that Li Jing is a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty, but Li Jing is loyal to the Tang Dynasty, but he has never been Li Shimin's confidant. Li Jing, who was then Minister of the Ministry of War, refused. Of course, Li Shimin is worthy of being a hero of the generation. He didn't use Li Jing because Li Jing didn't follow him in the uprising. On the contrary, he trusted him. Li Jing went to command, these are digressions, let's skip it for now.At this moment Li Shimin heard that Li Zhen had something to offer a toast, he immediately laughed and said, "Zhen'er, what kind of surprise do you plan to give me?"

again?No, when did we have it, where did the word "again" come from?Li Zhen was stunned for a moment, not wanting to understand the meaning of the word "you" that my old man said, but at the moment Li Zhencai was eager, but didn't bother to think too much, and hurriedly replied: "Report to Father, please Ronger The minister summons people to present things, and the emperor will know at a glance."

Look at Li Zhen's tricks, the people who were originally curious, now their appetites have been whetted, and they whispered to each other, and a group of brothers also secretly speculated, Li Shimin was very grateful. After looking at Li Zhen with interest for a while, he waved his hand and said, "Sure."

Haha, it's done, we'll just wait for you to say that!Li Zhen was overjoyed in her heart, bowed to Li Shimin, stepped aside, and gestured to Liu Dequan, who followed her to the banquet, Li Dequan, who understood, hurriedly ran down the city gate After a while, a group of young eunuchs hurried up carrying things like boards and boxes. The group of young eunuchs had already practiced for a long time, and now they performed very smoothly. After being busy for a while, they finally It is to assemble a large table neatly, and then place a chair carved with the pattern of nine dragons and clouds, and a set of executive tables and chairs for later generations was born.

"Zhen'er, what is this?" Although Li Shimin saw the general function of the table and chair, he didn't know its name. After pondering for a while, he asked with a smile.

I no longer know?Hey, that's right!Li Zhen is very proud. This set of tables and chairs was specially built by Li Zhen according to Li Shimin's stature. The dragon pattern inlaid with gold thread on the chair is really magnificent.

"Sign up to my father, this is a desk and chair, specially made by my ministers for my father, please try it." Li Zhen slapped her hands with a smile, and a little eunuch placed the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table.

"Oh? Good!" Li Shimin is a man of both civil and military skills, and his favorite thing to do is calligraphy. At this time, after drinking wine, he is very bold, and he doesn't talk too much. He got up, walked to the table, and patted He sat down on the back of the chair, picked up the Langhao pen on the table, and swayed it, a big "dragon" character appeared on the paper.

"Good word!"

"wonderful!"

"Great!"

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A group of princes and dignitaries immediately cheered loudly when they saw this, and the gates of the city were full of applause. Li Shimin himself was very satisfied with what he wrote today, and laughed loudly with his long beard. The laughter is full of heroism.

Hehe, as long as the old man is happy, our "money" will be guaranteed!Li Zhen was so happy that she grinned happily, and her pupils almost turned golden with pride—there were Kaiyuan Tongbao tumbling over there.