The main hall of the East Palace has an extraordinary style. The height of the ceiling alone is as high as a general three-story restaurant. At this time, it is decorated magnificently and decorated with lights, and the hall is full of people, singing and dancing.
At this time, the appearance of the second prince Huangfu Taixin is quite similar to that of Huangfu Jingming, except that he is a little bloated, but he does not look stupid. On the contrary, with the well-groomed mustache and friendly smile, it gives people an amiable look. Feel.
Huangfu Taixin walked between the various banquets at a fast pace, accompanied by Wenxiang Wanqi Duming and Minister of Punishment Manwenting, and introduced the courtiers participating in the banquet to the second prince one by one.
The second prince has been cultivating power for a long time, so he naturally knows the officials in the court very well, but at this time, most of the civil servants and generals attending the meeting are high-ranking officials from other places. It's to show your loyalty.
Of course, among them are officials from the Second Prince Group, and there are also local officials who have just joined the ranks. This gathering is an important moment for Huangfu Taixin to win people's hearts and strengthen the team, and to stabilize the hearts of those newly joined officials is also the key The second prince's main purpose for holding this banquet.
And the beautiful woman in costume who was always next to Huangfu Taixin was the second prince's concubine, Yao Suyan, a direct disciple of Fengyi Pavilion.
Although Fengyi Pavilion has a rule that inner disciples do not marry outsiders, in fact this rule is relative. It is definitely a force of sufficient level and weight. For example, brothers Li Muchan and Li Muru of the previous generation married wives who were inner disciples of Fengyi Pavilion, and even the highest-level direct disciples.
At this time, in the main hall, there were four rows on the left and right, a total of 128 seats, except for the platform where the main stage was, were all filled with bigwigs from all sides in Luodu City, as well as those who came to Beijing from outside. Officials from all walks of life, civil servants and military generals, gathered like a gathering. Whenever the second prince and his party came forward, they hurriedly stood up and saluted, not daring to show any arrogance.
In addition to these main officials, at the position closest to the main stage, there are even several warriors from foreign races present, each with a fierce look, and they do not communicate with any outsiders, just looking around and feasting on each other.
On the left side of the main hall, separated only by a sliding door, there is a team of more than fifty musicians, all dressed in colorful clothes, playing vigorously.
Huangfu Taixin was very unhappy at this time, the situation in the court was changing, and everyone was in danger. At this time, no matter inside or outside Luodu, thoughtful officials were thinking about how to take refuge in a safe tree and keep their hard-won positions.
There is no way, the original prince has become a lunatic. Although Emperor Jing'an did not appoint another prince, the second prince with the support of Fengyi Pavilion is definitely the most capable candidate to ascend to the throne.
When the second prince stepped onto the main stage again and sat down in their respective seats, Minister Wen Wanqi Duming and Shangshu Manwenting of the Ministry of Punishment took their seats on the left side, and their subordinates sat down.
Just seeing that Man Wenting's seat at this time is second only to Wen Xiang Wan Tu Duming, those who are interested have already guessed that as long as the second prince ascends the throne, Man Wenting will definitely be the new "Wu Xiang" candidate.
Since Confucian Academy is not enough to rely on, it seems that the second prince also intends to win over Yuelu Academy.
Wan Teng Duming and Man Wenting sat on the high platform on the left, while the two seats on the opposite right were empty at this time. It seems that there are still people with the same status as Wan Teng Duming who have not appeared.
In addition, the most eye-catching place is the right side of the second prince. There is actually an empty seat at the same level, which makes everyone doubtful. I don't know who is qualified to sit on this seat. In this position, he can sit on an equal footing with the second prince.
One must know such seating, even if several other princes come, it will not be their turn to sit in a row with the master here.
The heroes couldn't help being extremely curious.
Seeing the host, the second prince, seated safely, the courtiers and eunuchs who served the banquet sang loudly: "Second prince, sit down, toast!"
At this time, hundreds of court ladies immediately poured out from both sides, pouring fine wines for everyone in each seat, it seems that the second prince had already ordered them, these beauties did not retreat, but sat in the banquet, smiling lightly, and admiring everyone How dare all the officials in the room dare to act presumptuously in front of the second prince. They all endured sweating and did not dare to take a step beyond the threshold. They were afraid that this was the second prince's way to test everyone. On the contrary, those foreign masters had no scruples and did their best. Much presumptuous.
The second prince laughed out loud, and holding the graceful concubine by his side, he toasted to the big and small officials sitting under the stage, experts from all over the world, and toasted each other. After three cups of drinking, all the officials sat down happily.
Seeing that the officials from all walks of life in the hall were very cautious, the second prince waved his hands and laughed loudly: "Everyone, all of you, there are no monarchs and ministers here today, it is just a big reunion of our family. In front of the beautiful wine and beauties, why are you so timid? Courage? Come, come, today, this king will make a champion here for drinking and having fun, and there will be a big reward."
After finishing speaking, he pulled the maid in front of him who was pouring wine, and went straight up, regardless of everyone's face.
The officials in the audience were stunned for a moment, and then they applauded loudly. These people are undoubtedly masters of pleasure in various places. Seeing such a scene, they were not too dizzy. They all secretly praised the second prince for his generous spending. The sound of chaos in the audience.
Seeing the excitement in the audience, the second prince Huangfu Taixin smiled slightly, pushed away the court lady who was flirting with eyes, turned his head to Princess Yao Suyan and asked, "My dear concubine, why hasn't my filial uncle arrived yet? And you Who is the honored guest you are talking about? He even arranged a seat on the side of the main stage?"
Yao Suyan's beautiful face bloomed, her red lips twitched lightly, and she said: "Don't worry, my lord, this time the master has arranged for a big person to support my lord. This is a big honor, haha... I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it will be a great surprise..."
"Surprise?" Huangfu Taixin blushed with excitement, and asked anxiously: "Could it be that the chief of the pavilion came in person?"
"The master of the pavilion is well aware of the prince's support. Although it is a big face to come here, how can it be considered a surprise? Besides, the master has never liked to socialize. How can such a banquet come..."
"That's right, that's right, this king is getting impatient!" Huangfu Taixin repeatedly slapped his thighs, trying to calm down his mind so as not to appear frivolous.
At this time, "Wen Xiang" Wan Tu Duming stood up, waved his hands, and the music stopped, and everyone was immediately attracted by it, and all looked at it.
Wan Cheng Duming laughed, and after a few simple opening remarks, he flattered the second prince, such nonsense as wise and powerful, Ze Phi Hai Nei, and then turned around, starting from the first stage on the right hand of the audience , followed by the introduction of the distinguished guests.
In addition to the officials in Luodu, important forces, and representatives of the major families, there are several masters of foreign races. The first one is Ashinayando from the Tiele tribe, and next to him is Alhan from the Naiman tribe. , as well as the Jurchen Ministry's Complete Face Fixing Technique.
These three are all great masters of martial arts in the clan, and they are well-known in the northern grasslands. They are peerless masters under the supreme master of martial arts, Nalan Chengji. It can be said that his skill was extremely prosperous for a while.
Huangfu Taixin respected these three people very much, every time he introduced a person, Huangfu Taixin toasted three cups, which was extremely courteous. All three of them looked complacent, and they were very satisfied with being respected by the future emperor of the Huangfu Dynasty.
The external officials introduced next are all local officials who hold real power. Among them, Yan Zhili, Governor of Xiping Prefecture, Jiang Gui, Governor of Yan'an Prefecture, Wang Leyang, Governor of Jiujiang Prefecture, and Li Liang, Governor of Fengxiang Prefecture, and Zhenzhen Governor of Dingfu Zhu Tianjing, the five governors are divided into north and south, but they are all military generals with real power. Just summing up the forces of the five men, there are hundreds of thousands of people, and the military power is extremely prosperous.
The second prince offered a toast to each other as a token of appreciation.
And in the end, the "Wen Xiang" Wan Tu Duming introduced a special person, Xue Wengong, the Governor of Jingnan Mansion who abandoned the dark and turned to the bright...
As soon as the words were finished, many officials were in an uproar.
Unexpectedly, Xue Gongwang's grandson, Xue Wengong, the powerful general stationed in Yunzhou, would join the Second Prince. The introduction to the officials on such a grand occasion was absolutely impossible to be fake.
Huangfu Taixin was also taken aback for a moment, and after he glanced at Yao Suyan sideways, he saw Yao Suyan nodding, he immediately knew what was happening, he stood upright, and drank three cups with the heroic Xue Wengong, very much in love with each other.
The contribution of Xue Wengong naturally cannot do without the contribution of Fengyi Pavilion, which is tantamount to a shot in the arm for the forces that have invested in the Second Prince. Before Xue Gongwang sent Ye Qingxuan and others, all the negative impacts on the rivers and lakes were immediately eliminated. .
Xue Gongwang's delusion is not good for Fengyi Pavilion, but now even his own grandson has betrayed him, which shows that he is unpopular. As long as Fengyi Pavilion makes a big fuss about Xue Wengong, it will definitely deal a huge blow to the group of court veterans headed by Xue Gongwang .
At this time, Xue Wengong's face was excited, and he knelt and kowtowed to the second prince three times and nine times with tears streaming down his face, showing his loyalty. Although the officials of the Manchu Dynasty were shocked by Xue Wengong's surrender, they also despised him and were secretly vigilant. Relatives are betrayed, and the court must be the most difficult opponent to deal with.
Before the world fell into the hands of the second prince, the officials under him already had the idea of competing for favor, looking left and right, each with secretive thoughts.
After Wan Teng Duming's introduction, the ceremony officer shouted loudly, and a group of jugglers came in, tumbling and jumping, doing all kinds of thrilling and funny moves. Among them, the two twin sisters performed cartilage kung fu, which won the most applause The sound and applause, and the girls who served the banquet even laughed wildly, adding a lot of fun and excitement.
The second prince was all smiles, but he turned to Yao Suyan, the concubine he relied on and trusted the most, and asked, "Are you ready for the next show? The performance of the world's number one dancer is indispensable..."