Zhuo Qihua

Emperor Yong'an mentioned Zhuo Ji's guards before, but Zhuo Ji was too busy later, so he forgot about it.Emperor Yong'an came back that night and formally brought up the matter again. Zhuo Ji hugged Emperor Yong'an and accepted the emperor's kindness for his safety.

"Your Majesty, thank you."

"Well, what do you want to thank me for?"

Zhuo Ji laughed and said, "Your Majesty will get up early tomorrow."

Emperor Yong'an pretended not to understand what he meant, and asked directly: "Sit up by yourself."

Zhuo Ji stood up and took off his clothes one by one in front of Emperor Yong'an, until only a waist chain, an ankle chain, a gold bracelet and a pair of earrings remained on his body.

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This year, because of the imperial examination and the great victory in the Tarkin War, the Tianshou Festival is celebrated for five days throughout the country.The celebration time has also been changed from the eighth day to the tenth day of the first day to the tenth day to the fourteenth day.The banquet on the ninth day of the lunar new year can be regarded as a warm-up for the celebration of Emperor Yong'an's birthday.Because of the change of the date, some ways of celebrating have also been changed. After all, the tenth day of the Lunar New Year is the birthday of Emperor Yong'an Zheng'er Bajing. No matter what happens on this day, Emperor Yong'an must celebrate with the Queen Mother.So on the morning of the eleventh day, Emperor Yong'an left Xiangfu Palace and went to Taiji Hall.In the morning, officials from all over the country and various missions to Beijing will present birthday gifts to Emperor Yong'an in the Taiji Hall, and Emperor Yong'an will then give a banquet in the Taiji Hall.

And before You Shi, Emperor Yong'an was going to the Purple Flower Pavilion in Daxing Palace, where he would receive gifts from the harem concubines and princes.At Xushi, Emperor Yong'an will take the empress dowager, prince and concubines to the Zhongcheng Hall of Daxing Palace.Officials with five or more ranks in the imperial court, the number one scholar, second place in the imperial examination, important members of the Nanyue, Nanzhao, and Beiman missions will also come to the Zhongcheng Hall to attend the most grand birthday banquet of the night.As gifts, Jin Shu from Nanyue and noble concubines from Nanzhao all offered their talents.And at the grand palace banquet in the evening, the kite team and the firearm battalion will present a unique performance for His Majesty.It can be said that even Emperor Yong'an, the birthday star, has a full schedule on this day.The only lucky one is probably Zhuo Ji.

In the Empress Dowager’s Shoukang Palace, the ladies of the imperial court have entered the palace to greet the Empress Dowager, the imperial concubine, the concubine, and the imperial concubine, and then help the Queen Mother and all the concubines and empresses prepare for today’s birthday banquet.Xiangfu Palace, Zhuo Ji also struggled to get up.Last night, he sat on Emperor Yong'an and served the emperor who asked him to thank him. After serving, he felt that his thigh was not his own.But today I have important things to do, no matter how sleepy I am, no matter how weak my legs are, I have to get up.

In the Hall of Tai Chi, the gifts from the officials were fine, but the gifts from Beiman, Nanyue, and Nanzhao were overwhelming.The Beiman conquered Xifan and plundered a lot of treasures from the royal family of Xifan, some of which were taken as a birthday gift to Emperor Yong'an and brought to Dongluo City by the marriage mission.Not to mention, the King of the Northern Man sent his two sons and daughters to Emperor Yong'an as concubines.Wearing veils, Yelu Buyan, the Princess of the Northern Man King, and Yelu Tangkuo, the elder brother of the Northern Man King, walked into the Taiji Hall gracefully. The two first performed the Northern Man ceremony, and then the Mata State ceremony. They knelt and kowtowed to meet His Majesty.

Zhang Xian held the imperial decree and stepped forward, unfolded it, and read it out.This imperial decree is equivalent to Emperor Yong'an announcing to the world that the royal family of the northern barbarians has entered the emperor's harem.Yelubu enshrined the nobleman and gave him the main palace of Huaqing Palace.Yelu Tang Kuo Feng Yaren, bestowed residence in the main palace of Shaoyong Palace.The northern barbarians were a little stunned on the spot, why aren't they serious concubines?However, it is true that as the news from the Ministry of Rites revealed, the two were given the position of the main palace.

On such an occasion, Yelu Washeng, Yelu Buyan, and Yelu Tangkuo had no choice but to kneel down and express their gratitude, no matter how much doubt and dissatisfaction they had.The Jinshu from Nanyue, the noble concubine from Nanzhao, and other men and women were also presented as gifts, and Emperor Yong'an also accepted them.

Unlike Yelu Buyan and Yelu Tangkuo, these Jin Shu and concubines were not masked, and their beauty was directly presented in front of Emperor Yong'an and the ministers of the Mata State.Because of Yuzao's relationship, Emperor Yong'an couldn't tell whether he liked it or not. Yelu Washeng and the envoys of Nanyue and Nanzhao were a little puzzled. Why did all the important officials of the Mata country seem to be displeased?But after thinking about it, Yelu Washeng guessed that it must be because the courtiers of Mata country didn't like the beauties they sent.Could it be that Emperor Yong'an was actually a beautiful king in private?

If not, why were the officials of the Mata State, especially those important officials of Duke Sui, obviously unhappy when they presented the beauties?Especially when Jin Shu from Nanyue and concubines from Nanzhao appeared?Yelu Washeng felt that he was the truth, and the envoys of Nanyue and Nanzhao—the heads of the missions—also felt that he was the truth.

Yeluwasheng and these people were thinking why Emperor Yong'an had no time to take care of him, he was very anxious.Yelu Buyan and Yelu Tangkuo covered their faces, they still don't know beauty or ugliness.Nanyue and Nanzhao really spared no effort to please him!The woman and Brother Mao sent here are as beautiful as the other, and more charming than the other!Emperor Yong'an seemed to be able to foresee what his beloved servant would look like when he saw these beauties, especially the beauties...

Emperor Yong'an clenched his fists calmly.If these women were placed before he knew Zhuo Ji, he could have given them to the ministers if he didn't want them, but it will never be the case now.Zhuo Ji once taught Emperor Yong'an for a month, and the impact of that month's class on Emperor Yong'an was unimaginable.The current Emperor Yong'an no longer regards these tribute beauties as objects that can be played with at will, and they can subtly affect the political situation.To give the simplest example, if he rewards a Nanzhao beauty to Lin Xieshan, that beauty will definitely try her best to get Lin Xieshan's liking. attitude in matters.Emperor Yong'an would not underestimate the influence of beauties on men, because he is a man and he understands men's psychology very well.

Emperor Yong'an accepted the beauties presented by Nanzhao and Nanyue, but did not bestow Jinshu and concubines on the spot.The envoys of Nanzhao and Nanyue murmured a little. They expected that even if they were not serious concubines, how many of the lowest Baolin and Xu could there be?

The beauty accepted the rare treasures and local specialties presented by Nanzhao, Nanyue and Beiman.Although it was a birthday gift, Emperor Yong'an, as the emperor of Mata country, and Mata country as the most well-deserved most powerful country on this continent, Emperor Yong'an couldn't help but say something.Emperor Yong'an not only returned tea, silk, and porcelain from Nanzhao, Nanyue, and Beiman, but also glass products such as vanity mirrors, full-length mirrors, and glasses, as well as essential oils, soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics emerging from the Mata country. "Fashion" items, as well as precious Di'an Pills, Jinfeng Dan, Baoer Water, Niuhuangjiedu Pills, Bushen Zhuyang Pills and Dalijingang Pills.

Hearing the list of items read out in the imperial decree, even Yelv Washeng gasped with excitement.Nian Qing, Shi Yu, and Lin Xieshan drank tea calmly, and they had the same idea in their hearts. In layman's terms, it was - some samples for you, and you should visit often in the future~

At first, Lin Xieshan, Shi Yu and Nian Qing were not happy when they learned that His Majesty planned to return these gifts.Silk, tea and porcelain are nothing more than that, and mirrors are barely available. The supply of essential oils in the capital is in short supply-the Ministry of Industry and Zhuoyuan Trading Company are in a cooperative relationship-di'an pills are even more difficult to find, so they are just given to Nanzhao, Nanyue and Beiman, what a loss!

Emperor Yong'an looked disgusted at that time.Do you understand advertising? !It seems that you are at a disadvantage by sending these now.They brought back Nanzhao, Nanyue and Beiman, which would definitely cause huge repercussions.First of all, the nobles of Nanzhao, Nanyue and Beiman are absolutely inseparable.What can I do without it?If you can't do without them, they will send someone to beg!Come buy!Isn't this trade up? !

Can't supply?Expand production if supply exceeds demand!

Thousands of gold are hard to find, so sell them ten thousand gold!

Zhuo Ji had discussed the deeper meaning of the tributary system with Emperor Yong'an.In the tributary, it seems that the side receiving the tribute (big country) suffers, but the trade between the two parties brought about by the tributary system, and even the trade and peace of the entire continent where the territory is located are immeasurable.As an emperor, although Emperor Yong'an did not come to congratulate him from all dynasties like the emperors of the Tang Dynasty, he also understood that it was necessary for Nanzhao, Nanyue, Beiman, and Yuan Xifan to suffer from the exchange of gifts.It's just that after hearing Zhuo Ji's more theoretical explanation, he suddenly became more enlightened.

If the Mata country wants to unify the world, finances are the key.What is burned in war is money, silver.Mata country now wants to strengthen internal affairs, expand foreign trade, and earn more money.When the development momentum of the country is unstoppable, it is the moment when the world is unified.Facing the incomprehension of Lin Xieshan and others, Emperor Yong'an gave the three of them a political and economic lesson in disgust.

The bright glass windows have shocked the Beiman, Nanzhao and Nanyue missions after they entered Dongluo city.During this period of time, they wandered around Dongluo City and witnessed the frantic rush of people when the "Baozhilin Pharmacy" opened. When the "Taoyao Pavilion" opened, the woman and brother Miao could break their heads for a so-called new lipstick! The "Bai Lao Theater" is full of seats every day, and they are fascinated by the repertoire they are performing.

The gift was received, and the gift was given in return. Emperor Yong'an gave a banquet.At the banquet, chicken, duck and fish are indispensable, and good wine and wine are enough, but the dishes served are not only the Chinese cabbage and pumpkin they are used to, but also the fresh chrysanthemum chrysanthemum that is impossible to have in Dongluo City at this time of year , celery, garlic sprouts, cabbage, carrots, eggplant, lettuce, kale, beans...! !

People from the Beiman, Nanzhao and Nanyue missions were shocked to see the rich dishes.They had a meal in the palace before, but there were not so many fresh dishes!Obviously, this is because of Emperor Yong'an's birthday, and Matata showed all of them.The people from the Southern Guangdong Mission were the most shocked.The climate in southern Guangdong is warm, and many dishes are available all year round, which is not unusual.But where is Dongluo City?It's still cold outside now!In order to celebrate his birthday, the emperor of the Mata country spent so much money and planted so many vegetables in the greenhouse!

Emperor Yong'an would not explain that these were all grown in glass greenhouses.Looking at the stunned expressions of the members of the missions of the three "countries" below, Emperor Yong'an felt very dark.

The dishes are rich and naturally delicious.The palace people shuttled through the Tai Chi Hall, delivering dishes one after another, and removing empty plates one by one.People from the Northern Man and Nanzhao missions ate the worst.Although Nanyue can eat vegetables all year round, there are definitely not so many types. They are not good at planting themselves, and they eat without looking up.The officials from other countries who came to Beijing to celebrate their birthdays were also surprised and ate. Only Lin Xieshan, Shi Yu and other officials who had channels to buy fresh vegetables ate a little more reservedly.But they are also thinking that they need to get more glass greenhouses for the fields at home.

When the food was almost finished, the eunuchs began to serve fruits.Not to mention apples, pears, oranges and other seasonal fruits, grapes with drops of water, sliced ​​melons, ripe figs, bright red strawberries... The members of the Beiman mission swallowed, and Mata country really , so rich!Grapes, melons, etc. must have cost a lot of money, and they were transported from the far south on ice!

Yelu Washeng stood up holding the wine glass: "Your Majesty has treated our Beiman delegation so much today, and Yelu Washeng is very moved. Here, I wish His Majesty the Emperor of the Kingdom of Matata a long life and bright stars!"

Emperor Yong'an raised his glass.

The envoys of Nanzhao and Nanyue also stood up with wine glasses to thank Emperor Yong'an for the rich banquet.Everyone ate this meal very happily and satisfied, except Emperor Yong'an.Those beauties made him lose his appetite.

The luncheon ended perfectly, and Emperor Yong'an drove to Daxing Palace.But at this time, Danyang Palace became busy.New elegant and noble people have entered the palace.Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace, which had been deserted for a long time, were bustling with people passing by.Both Yelu Tangkuo and Yelu Buyan could bring two personal maids into the palace, but the eunuch was not allowed.After Yelu Tangkuo and Yelu Buyan entered the palace, both of them and their personal maids had to undergo a series of extremely strict inspections, naturally for the safety of the emperor.First look at the physical health of the four people, whether they have infectious diseases or serious diseases, and also check whether the four people have practiced martial arts and whether there is anything suspicious.

The chief steward of Danyang Palace took the experienced old mother in the palace, the female doctor (Chen Jiao) and the doctor of the elder brother and children (Bai Wenpei) sent by the Imperial Medical Office to Shaoyong Palace and Huaqing Palace respectively. But no one from the serious master came forward.It's just noble people (elegant people) entering the palace, so they are not worthy to let them show up.Everyone knows that although these two people can live in the main palace, their status is still far behind that of the first person in Danyang Palace who lived in the main palace as an elegant person.

Yelu Tangkuo and Yelu Buyan entered the palace, as did 20 Jin Shu and 10 concubines.So the West Third Courtyard is also noisy now.The imperial concubine followed the queen mother and set off for Daxing Palace with the concubines.But the owner of Xiangfu Palace, whose palace gate was closed, was busy in the kitchen without dressing up.After half an hour, Zhuo Ji, who looked at his work, nodded with satisfaction, and then motioned for the chef to pack it.

After returning to the room, Zhuo Ji washed up quickly, and Xiaohui and Aunt Hua stepped forward to dress him up.At two o'clock in the afternoon, Zhuo Ji finished dressing up, the gate of Xiangfu Palace opened, and the guard of honor was quickly set up outside the palace. Surrounded by the palace people, Zhuo Ji walked out of the room, walked through the front garden of Xiangfu Palace, and left the gate of Xiangfu Palace. Chang Jing supported the door of the palace on the shoulders.

"rise--"

Wu Kong's powerful eight eunuchs raised their shoulders.Zhuo Ji's guard of honor is comparable to that of a noble lady, and there are 8 eunuchs carrying his shoulders, but there are only 4 eunuchs who are of equal status to him, Mingyu and Xiaofei.It was still cold, Zhuo Ji was wearing a warm forehead wipe, and a deep purple Begonia Luoyunhe cloak wrapped around his body.Wu Qi and Wu Ba walked on one side carrying a wooden box. Inside the box was a very important birthday present. The two will meet each other and they will escort them all the way to Daxing Palace.The mighty guard of honor left the East Eighth Palace and headed for Chonghui Gate where the carriages and horses had already been parked.

At this time, a team of men and women also came over, led by two eunuch stewards and teaching nuns.As soon as the steward and the nanny saw this guard of honor, they immediately turned around and quickly taught: "Kneel down and salute!" After that, the four of them knelt down first.The people behind were stunned, but few people moved. Wang Bao looked back, and the manager was anxious: "It's a ceremonial guard of honor! Hurry up and salute!"

Hulala, everyone immediately performed the kneeling salute they had just learned.Yelu Washeng and Yelu Buyan, who were walking in the front of the team, looked at the guard of honor that was still so far away from them in astonishment, and for the first time deeply felt their low status in the emperor's harem.