People feel refreshed when good things happen!
Outside the city of Xiangyang, Liu Biao, dressed in purple, with a tall crown and a tall belt, led officials of all ranks to welcome the triumphant Liu Qi.
At this time, Liu Biao's face was flushed and his demeanor was graceful. The demeanor of a relative of the Han royal family was undoubtedly revealed, and he grasped the royal style to perfection.
A father is proud of his son. Liu Biao was supporting his son and also giving himself face.
All parents hope their children will become successful. Especially when they are in despair, one can imagine the excitement and pride in their hearts when they see their useless son suddenly become successful.
Liu Qi defeated 300,000 of Cao's troops and became the hero of Jingzhou and the pride of Liu Biao.
Amid the deafening drum music and the cheers of the people, Liu Qi dismounted from his horse, walked forward with generals Zhang Fei, Gan Ning and others, and bowed.
Liu Biao nodded with satisfaction, stroked his beard and praised: "You are indeed a brave general! My son can achieve this great feat, all thanks to you generals."
Gan Ning was also filled with emotion. He thought back to when he arrived in Xiangyang, he could hardly even see Liu Biao. Today, he was personally greeted and praised by Liu Biao, which showed how important it was to meet a wise leader.
"Da Lang, good job!" Liu Pan came up from the crowd and grabbed Liu Qi's arm. He was now completely convinced of Liu Qi's ability and whispered, "This battle has caused Cao's army to flee in disarray. Your reputation far exceeds that of the emperor's uncle."
Liu Qi patted his arm and said, "The Han Dynasty has not yet been revived. You and I still need to work hard!"
Liu Pan laughed and said, "We are brothers, and we have no choice but to do this!"
The government office was decorated with lights and bustling with people, but it was the same place, and things and people had changed. Liu Bei and Cai Mao disappeared in the long river of history.
Liu Biao sat in the main seat, with famous officials sitting on both sides. Today, all the wise men were present, almost all the elites in Xiangyang were present, some of whom Liu Qi had never even seen before.
Apart from the Huang family, there were also several other aristocratic families such as the Xi family and the Ma family, and their family members all showed up. This kind of event was not only a good opportunity to make friends with each other, but also a great chance to express oneself.
Of course, the one who caught Liu Qi's attention the most was the white-browed Ma Liang, one of the Five Constant Virtues of the Ma Clan. He was in his early twenties and seemed mediocre. But the younger brother next to him looked around, occasionally scanning the young men with his eyes, pouting and looking disdainful.
Liu Qi was already accustomed to these social engagements, as the father and son looked alike. Liu Biao would always bring him along to every grand event, and he would not be rude in dealing with them.
After the greeting, Liu Biao stood up and praised Liu Qi's achievements to everyone. He also denounced Cao Cao, especially the matter of using human flesh as food. He even accused him of being inhumane and unworthy of serving the emperor.
In the past, he did not dare to offend Cao Cao and always pretended to obey him but actually disobeyed him. Now that he has his son's support, he is full of confidence and takes the opportunity to vent his anger.
After a passionate speech, Liu Biao raised his cup and said, "Today my son has returned victorious, and I am holding a banquet to celebrate his success. On this auspicious day, I will hold a ceremony for my son to wear the cap. From now on, I will entrust all matters concerning Jingzhou to my son. I hope that you will help me to protect Jingzhou and support the Han Dynasty together."
Everyone nodded when they heard this. The coming-of-age ceremony is the symbol of a person's official adulthood. Liu Qi fell out of favor due to his illness in recent years, and was suppressed by the Cai family. At the age of 18, he did not even have a coming-of-age ceremony, and did not even take a courtesy name. It is really sad to think about it.
Two famous scholars, Song Zhong and Qi Wukai, presided over the ceremony. Song Zhong praised Liu Qi for his character as pure as jade, his qualities as great as Qi Wei, and his extraordinary talent. He gave him the name Bo Wei, and he achieved great things and his name will be remembered through the ages.
Liu Qi also put on a tall crown with a purple ribbon and saluted everyone one by one. From now on, I am also a person with an ID card!
After the ceremony, Liu Biao stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "My son has accomplished such a great feat, and he has won the trust of the people of Jingzhou. When you are in charge of a prefecture in the future, you should also show your sincerity to your colleagues."
Liu Qi knew that this was an opportunity for him to establish his prestige. He stood up, looked around at everyone, and clasped his fists and said, "Since the eunuchs deceived the emperor and Dong Zhuo's chaos, the world has been torn apart. My father came to Jingzhou alone, showed kindness and power, and lured people in a proper way. Now the land has been cleared and the people are satisfied. I am a humble man, but I am willing to carry on my father's aspirations, unite the troops and fight thousands of miles away, punish the rebels and subdue the world. Now I am entrusted by the emperor's uncle to revive the Han Dynasty. I feel that the responsibility is heavy and the road is long. I should work hard to serve the country, respect the wise and love the scholars, and spread justice to the world."
These bold words not only made Liu Biao feel as if he were in spring breeze, but also made everyone present look at Liu Qi with new eyes. This young man was handsome and had great ambitions in his heart, like a sword out of its sheath, which made people dare not look directly at him.
Amid the admiration, one person said, "The eldest son's victory is a blessing for the Han Dynasty! Today's grand gathering, only wine is not enough to enjoy it. Can you write a poem to help with the drinking?"
Liu Qi was just thinking that what he said just now was not enough, when someone actually asked him to compose a poem to liven up the atmosphere. This was simply a great assist!
He was secretly delighted, but he clasped his fists and said, "Today, so many talented people have gathered here. How dare I, a humble person, show off my skills in front of them?"
Someone laughed and said, "Young Master, why are you being so modest? You left a poem at Shuijing Villa to express your aspirations. We have no chance to see it. Today is a grand event, so you should sing a song to express your aspirations. We are all ears."
Liu Qi glanced at Liu Biao and saw him nodding and smiling. He knew it was time to show his true strength.
Then he tidied up his clothes, raised the wine jar, left the table and walked into the hall, clasped his fists and said, "Since that's the case, I will show my ugliness...
Let’s drink and sing, what is life like
Like the morning dew, the past days are filled with suffering.
Be generous when you are moved, and be unforgettable when you are worried.
How to relieve worries? Only Du Kang. "
Liu Qi was seen singing as he walked. He had an extraordinary temperament and a sense of elegance and heroism in his weak and gentle voice. The last two sentences, in particular, made people express their feelings directly and feel refreshed.
Yuefu poetry had become extremely mature by the end of the Han Dynasty. With the influence of the Hongdu School, four- and five-character poems became the trend of the time. The one Liu Qi used was a work by Cao Cao, which was absolutely amazing.
Amid the cheers and nodding responses, Liu Qi continued to chant, following the unique dance steps of the Han Dynasty scholars:
"My dear young lady, you are always in my heart.
But for your sake, I have been pondering it until now.
Deers are calling, eating apples in the wild.
I have guests, playing the harp and the flute.
As bright as the moon, when can it be picked
Worry comes from it and cannot be stopped.
Mountains never tire of being high, and the sea never tires of being deep.
Duke Zhou spits out food for his guests, and the whole world is at peace—"
When the song ended, everyone in the room was amazed. This was not only because it was performed in one breath, but also because they were touched by Liu Qi's broad mind and his concern for the country and the people.
There is sadness amidst his generosity and heroism, and he compares himself to Zhou Gong. How can one not be moved by his sincere heart
"Good poem, good poem..."
Some people applauded, and it immediately caused a cheer. With such talent and broad mind, who would dare to say that Liu Qi was weak and incompetent
"I'm just showing off my ugliness, I'm showing off my ugliness!" Liu Qi returned to his seat and raised his glass to everyone, saying, "I'm just throwing out some ideas to inspire others to do good things. I'm sorry to make you laugh."
The banquet became more and more lively. Some people played finger-guessing games and drank wine, some competed in poetry and prose, and there was even a sword fight between two young men, which was quite exciting.
The happiest person today was undoubtedly Liu Biao, who was drunk and carried away early in the morning, with a satisfied smile still on his face.
The banquet was over at dusk. Liu Qi finally finished his socializing and couldn't wait to rush back to the backyard of his mansion. He didn't know what the time-travel benefit was like.