Chapter 1996 Calyx Xianghui Tower!

In the carriage, Wang Chong's body trembled slightly, but he quickly recovered, responded, and sat upright. However, Wang Chong did not notice that Xu Qiqin, who was on the side, looked at Wang Chong's chiseled face and his thoughtful expression, and his eyes faintly fluctuated. Xu Qiqin could feel that Wang Chong was worried about too many things and was burdened with too much. Sometimes she really hoped that Wang Chong could live like an ordinary person, and that the two of them could live together like ordinary people. In such a grand festival, it is impossible to watch the lanterns and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but Xu Qiqin also knows that all this is impossible. This empire needs Wang Chong so much. If Wang Chong falls, it may be an unbearable burden for the empire and for the people of the world. It is precisely because of his presence that those outside can enjoy the feast without any worries. Have fun with your family. Although sometimes she feels a little unwilling, but if she thinks about it carefully, isn't Wang Chong like this, who worries about the world before he does it, exactly what she admires in her heart? Thinking of this, Xu Qiqin's mouth slowly revealed a charming smile. Thinking like this, Xu Qiqin quickly came to her senses and rode a carriage with Wang Chong towards the palace gate. The carriage rolled all the way to the tall golden palace gate and city wall. "Your Majesty!" Seeing Wang Chong's carriage, the Imperial Guards guarding on the left and right recognized it early and bowed their heads one after another. Among the entire Forbidden Army, there is probably no one who does not know Wang Chong now. The civil and military ministers attending the dinner tonight, including envoys from various countries, could only reach here by carriage. Wang Chong took Xu Qiqin's catkins, opened the door, and walked out quickly. Outside the carriage, two figures were waiting early. "Wang Chong, you're finally here!" "It turns out that Miss Xu is here, no wonder you made it easy for us to wait!" King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong, one wearing a military uniform and the other wearing a court uniform from the Minister of War, stood side by side, just like Like two big mountains, as soon as Wang Chong arrived and opened the carriage door, the two of them noticed Xu Qiqin beside him, who looked like a graceful fairy, with a smile on her face. "Thank you, sir. You two have been waiting for a long time. Is everything ready?" Wang Chong just smiled and said quickly. "Well!" When they heard about the business, the two of them also stopped smiling and said with serious expressions: "Although I don't know what shocking thing your kid is going to do tonight, but just before dawn tonight, I and Lord Zhangchou are at your disposal. All the masters in my mansion have dispersed, just waiting for your order." "No matter what you want to do, like King Song, I will fully support you. You will not do anything tonight either. You need to explain to us that I have already said hello to the Ministry of War that all soldiers and horses, as long as they belong to the Ministry of War, will be under your control, including the troops that have been inspected in the capital these days." Zhangchou Jianqiong also said. After the fall of King Qi, no one in the entire military department opposed Zhangchou Jianqiong. Speaking these words as Zhangchou Jianqiong meant that the entire military department of the Tang Empire commanded hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. , all were mobilized by Wang Chong. This power is unimaginably huge. "Thank you!" Wang Chong nodded and said seriously. Wang Chong did not elaborate or explain what he wanted to do tonight, and King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong did not ask at all. On a night when all nations are feasting, any movement of troops can easily trigger reactions from all parties, and even lead to impeachment and rebellion. But both of them believed that as long as this person was Wang Chong, there would be no problem. "Dang!" Just as a few people were talking, suddenly a loud and clear sound of loud bells came from the direction of the palace. When they heard the sound of the bell, everyone stopped and looked into the palace. "This is the second round of bells, and the banquet has begun. Let's go in." King Song said. Tonight's banquet will have a total of three bell ringings. During the three ringing bells, all civil and military ministers participating in the banquet must enter. After that, the palace door will be closed, and you can only go out but not enter! Wang Chong nodded, and the four of them moved through the palace gate together and headed inside. Inside the palace gate, rows of eunuchs were waiting to greet them. When they saw Wang Chong and others, several senior eunuchs tightened their expressions and quickly dismissed the other young eunuchs. They all bowed and walked up quickly.

"Princes, lords and girls, come here, the servants have arranged a place for you!" Four old eunuchs with white hair on their temples led the way, and Wang Chong and others followed them towards the calyx. Go away from Huilou. The Calyx Xianghui Building is known as the first building in the Tang Dynasty! Its name is taken from the Book of Songs, "Chang Di's flowers, the calyx is not humiliating", and it was a place where large-scale celebrations were held in the Tang Dynasty. Although it is said to be a building, it is actually a palace. This is the place that can accommodate the largest number of people in the entire Datang Palace. In the seventh year of the lunar calendar, the Tang Dynasty/army invaded the Western Regions and surrendered all countries. In addition, they defeated Uzang, East and West Turks, Mengshe Zhao and Goguryeo in all directions. The entire Tang Dynasty's military strength was unprecedentedly strong. At the same time, coupled with the good weather in the Tang Dynasty, the people were prosperous, commerce and trade were extremely developed, and the wealth of the country increased significantly, the capital's population exceeded one million for the first time. At that time, the Holy Emperor held a celebration feast for the first time at the Huaxianhui Tower. All civil and military ministers and envoys from various countries were present, and the scene was extremely grand. And because the Huaxianhui Building is located in the southwest corner of the palace, it is majestic and tall. Immediately outside the wall is the Citizen Alley. Standing on the upper floor, you can overlook the entire capital. Outside the palace walls, the common people can also take a look at the grand scene in the Huacalyx Xianghui Tower, and see the Holy Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, as well as the civil and military officials, feeling the atmosphere of the feast together. Therefore, the "Celebration Feast" held by the Holy Emperor that year caused a great sensation in the capital, and even left behind the beautiful saying "The Qianqiu Royal Festival is in August, together with all nations to pay homage to Huayi". Wang Chong knew full well that the "Sanzi Xuan" held a grand ceremony in the Calyx Xianghui Tower and named it "The Feast of All Nations", in order to surpass the Holy Emperor's "Celebration Feast". Wang Chong and others followed a few eunuchs and arrived at the Calyx Xianghui Tower in just a moment. Looking from a distance, the Calyx Xianghui Tower looks like a roc spreading its wings, with towering eaves and teeth, and is magnificent. Everyone who walks here will feel a huge pressure, just like a roc bird spreading its wings in the sky and rushing towards them. Wang Chong took a look from a distance and saw that the "Holy Emperor" had not appeared yet, but the atmosphere in the Hua Calyx Xianghui Building was already lively and lively. On the ground made of white jade, people can be seen in the light, reflecting a graceful dancer. Their sleeves are fluttering and they are singing and dancing to the sound of palace music. Accompanied by the ringing of bells and the sound of melodious music, the surrounding ministers and ministers were drinking and drinking, and the air was filled with the slightly intoxicating aroma of wine. A little further away, around the steps and the main hall, there are copper stoves with unique shapes and graceful lines, either tiger-shaped, crane-shaped, or turtle-shaped. Branches of sandalwood are burning in the copper stove, and the entire calyx is burning. Xianghui Tower is filled with smoke and has a pleasant fragrance. Unlike other palaces, the main hall of Huacalyx Xianghui Building also has a built-in clear pool, surrounded by pools and filled with duckweeds, which is green and peaceful. "The King of Song has arrived!" "The Minister of War, Zhangchou Jianqiong, has arrived!" "The King of Foreign Lands, the Protector of the Nine Provinces, and the General Protector of the Country, Wang Chong, has arrived!" And just as Wang Chong was watching and sizing up, a loud voice suddenly sounded. The whole hall rang. When they heard that King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong had arrived, there was only a commotion in the entire Huacaixianghui Building. But when they heard that Wang Chong had arrived, in an instant, the bustling hall, which had been full of people drinking and drinking, suddenly fell into silence, and everyone started talking. Putting down the wine glasses and chopsticks, all eyes looked from all directions to the figure standing like a mountain at the bottom of the steps, especially the young figure in the middle, which hung like the sun and moon, attracting everyone's attention. King of foreign lands! The Great Protector of Kyushu! The great general who protects the country! ! There is probably no one in all the countries in the Bahuang and Liuhe who does not know these names, and all these names are concentrated on the same young man. Wang Chong! Unknowingly, everyone in the hall stood up one after another, especially the envoys from various countries. Their expressions were full of awe when they saw Wang Chong on the steps. As the God of War of the Tang Dynasty, his heroic feat of destroying the Great Food Empire was enough to leave his name in history and make all the countries in awe. "Let's go!" Wang Chong looked calm and spoke first. The four of them walked side by side, stepped on the steps together, and walked towards the Calyx Xianghui Building. "Hahaha, King of Foreign Land, King of Song, Lord Zhangchou, you are finally here." As soon as I said it, just as everyone was walking along the steps and about to enter the palace, a burst of laughter suddenly came into their ears. , a figure suddenly separated from the crowd and walked quickly towards Wang Chong and others. The man was wearing a purple imperial robe, with a jade belt hook on his waist, a goldfish bag hanging on his body, and a black futou on his head. His demeanor exuded an aura of majesty that was superior to all the officials. He was none other than the emperor. Li Linfu, Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty. As the right-hand man of the Holy Emperor, the prime minister has the power to govern the government. His position is far above the officials and he has a pivotal position in the court. This banquet of all nations is known as the greatest event of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, such an occasion is indispensable for the "Famous Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty". What an honor it was to be greeted personally by the famous Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty. But the moment Wang Chong saw him, his eyelids twitched slightly and he frowned slightly. "Haha, you are finally here. I have been waiting for a long time. This Calyx Xianghui Tower, a feast for all nations, would really be dim and colorless if there were a few missing people." Just in front of a few people, Li Linfu stopped and said, Smiling all over his face, he comes across as extremely enthusiastic. But whether it was Wang Chong, King Song, or Zhangchou Jianqiong, they all looked very calm, with a faint air of alienation. That's all. Wang Chong has known this person's true identity for a long time, so naturally he will not be deceived by him. As for Song Wang and Zhangchou Jianqiong, although they were also confused by his name from the beginning, they Along the way, after experiencing one incident after another, the two of them already knew that the person in front of them was by no means as old-fashioned and warm-hearted as he seemed.