sbdcsierra Chapter 798 Celebration Banquet
Chapter 798 Celebration Banquet
"As for the other people's titles, they will be promoted according to their military merits. The military merit and title books of the Ministry of War will be delivered to you, along with the other ceremonial officer uniform tokens.
During the dinner, remember to wear your official robes. Don't drink in armor anymore. It's so tiring."
After saying that, Yan Fuyao stood up, and Tu Queling hurriedly supported her and walked to the back.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
Afterwards, Shen Changgong brought them to a side hall in the front palace, where official robes and other items had already been prepared for everyone.
This time, there were quite a few more first-class marquises and one more duke, and everyone was very happy.
Bai Wuan also received the title of marquis. Among the major commanders, only the newly joined Gongyang Ge, who had few military achievements and only made extraordinary achievements when crossing the river, was awarded the title of first-class earl.
After unifying the country, the commanders-in-chief who had made great contributions could basically be granted the title of Duke.
Gong Yang Ge could probably also be made a marquis.
Dayan clearly distinguishes between rewards and punishments for military merits, and will not give more military merits to anyone just because they have a good relationship with him.
Shen Changgong smiled and said to everyone,
"Take off your armor, put on your official robes, and we will go to the front garden for the banquet.
The Yingdu Palace is full of Jiangnan characteristics and is very beautiful inside. I will take you on a tour."
Guan Shouchang said as he changed his clothes,
"Your Majesty, I still feel that the title Your Majesty has given me is too high, and I, Old Guan, cannot bear it.
To be honest, you should be the one who made the greatest contribution to the war to the south to destroy the country.
It was you who dispatched the troops to the Western Army, it was you who appointed me as the commander-in-chief, and it was you who recruited Lao Bai in advance. With Lao Bai's joining, we were able to fight the Sichuan Army so smoothly.
And there are the cannons, explosives, telescopes, hot air balloons and so on that you invented. Without these, I, Guan, would not even be able to take down Yulei Pass, let alone destroy the country.
If there's any reward, it should be you."
Shen Changgong smiled when he heard this.
"What reward do I deserve? I'm already a prince. If I'm promoted further, are you going to give me the throne? That's bullshit.
Besides, Your Majesty has rewarded me. It was a reward of a child. The baby will probably be born in three or four months.
When the time comes and the Crown Prince of Dayan is born, you generals will be witnesses."
Everyone laughed.
Zhang Yide said while ripping his clothes,
"Your Highness, your prince is born now. Bring him out for us to see. We are closer than brothers. As uncles, how can we not see the child?"
Hearing this, Guan Shouchang turned his head and glared at Zhang Yide, telling him not to talk nonsense.
What the hell is your status? You are the uncle of the prince, but you don’t even know your own worth.
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
"Wait until the dinner starts, and I'll definitely bring it out for you to see.
The generals of your Western Army have not met Zi Ling yet. Our commander-in-chief of the Yuying Army will also attend the banquet.
I guess you haven't seen Gongyang Ge either.
And Bai Wuan doesn't know the generals of the Eastern Army either. Please introduce each other to each other, otherwise you won't even recognize your comrades in the army."
Zhang Yide laughed and said,
"Isn't this simple? A dozen commanders can sit at the same table, and when they clink glasses with each other, they'll all get to know each other."
"The seating here in Chu State is all at a small table for each person, right?"
"What's the point? It's fun to just sit together and drink and eat meat. We can't have some palace banquet where we can't even talk freely, right?
That's boring, it's not a celebration banquet. I, Old Zhang, won't go. I'd rather go drink with my brothers in the barracks."
As he spoke, Zhang Yide turned around and was about to walk out.
Guan Shouchang grabbed him and said,
"This is all just your guess. Why don't you ask the prince first? Besides, no matter what it is, it's the palace's arrangement. Why would you find fault with it?"
Zhang Yide turned his head and looked at Shen Changgong.
Shen Changgong narrowed his eyes and said,
"I haven't seen Lao Zhang for a few years. He's so awesome."
Zhang Yide quickly said with a smile,
"No, no, how dare I? Your Highness, you know I, Old Zhang, am a straightforward person."
"I've told His Majesty that this celebration banquet will be attended entirely by military personnel, all rough and tumble, so let's not have the elaborate court banquets.
Just set up a big table, stew meat in a big pot, grill meat over a high fire, and drink wine from big bowls.
We won’t serve you any wine jugs or wine bottles, just wine jars and wine bowls.
how about it? "
"Hey, this is fun, let's go!"
After everyone changed their clothes, Shen Changgong arranged accommodation for them in the official residence opposite the front palace, sent the ceremonial items over, and then took them to the front garden east of the imperial study.
The front garden is still dominated by a spacious courtyard. Flowers divide the courtyard into various areas, with large tables placed on them, each surrounded by clusters of flowers.
Curiously placed on the table were some dried fruit snacks and drinks unique to the Chu State.
Zhang Yide couldn't walk when he saw the wine. He immediately wanted to open a jar and drink it, but Shen Changgong grabbed his ear and walked forward.
"Ah, aah, aah, Your Majesty, don't be like this. So many people are watching us. It's so embarrassing."
"You're still embarrassed! Is that your table? Just open it and see the largest long table in the front. It can easily seat twenty people. That's where you and us will sit."
"Oh, okay."
Everyone sat down at the largest table.
The palace maids and eunuchs immediately came forward to place wine bowls and pour wine for them.
"Your Majesty, just drink it dry, no meat?"
Zhang Yide asked.
"The dinner hasn't started yet, so I'm giving you a backdoor so you can drink some to moisten your throats. You can drink as much as you want after the dinner starts."
After pouring the wine, Shen Changgong and Ma Ling sat together. Because Yu Ziling was absent, Yang Hongying took her seat, but was shamelessly pulled to sit next to Su Wuan.
Shen Changgong sat with his horse and sword in his hand and said,
"I will introduce you to each other so that no one doesn't know each other. Whoever I introduce you to will stand up and drink a bowl of wine."
"As ordered!"
“Okay, let’s start with the Western Army.
Guan Shouchang, renowned throughout the land, Commander-in-Chief of the Mighty Tiger Army and Chief of the Western Army, is well known to everyone, so I won't introduce him any further. Let's drink."
Lao Guan immediately stood up, picked up the bowl and drank it all, then clapped his hands to everyone.
"Su Wuan, a young general, second in the military expedition order, the youngest commander, and the commander of the Peerless Army."
"Bai Wuan, the butcher of men, is also renowned. He is both wise and brave, and rules his army with an iron fist!"
Bai Wuan stood up and drank it all in one gulp.
Gong Yang Ge looked at Bai Wuan carefully several times. He had long heard of this legendary coach.
The other commanders of the Eastern Army were also looking at him.
"This, Zhao Biao, the commander of the White Horse Army, the cavalry under his command is simply a replica of the Zhennan Army, and they have made great military achievements.
The most famous battle was the one that wore down the Sichuan Army, leaving ample time for our army to attack Xianyang."