It’s not enough to just be sad when the army returns in triumph. You should be sad when you pay homage to your robe, and of course you should be full of pride and excitement when you receive military honors!

Zhao Zhen deliberately held the military merit and commendation meeting at night. This was a feast for military generals, and the civil servants were naturally embarrassed to attend. Wang Zeng said to Cao Wei with a smile: "I have worked hard for a long time, and I deserve it."

If you get the reward, I will not participate."

Cao Wei knew that the civil servant had a good face and nodded with a smile: "In this case, I won't keep you gentlemen, please go slowly without seeing me off..."

Wang Zeng left with a smile, and Ding Wei naturally would not stay alone. When the remaining civil servants saw Zhongshu Sheng and the husband of the Third Division leaving, they also left the Fengqiumen military camp. The pressure on them here was a bit high.

There are soldiers standing guard everywhere, and even after returning from an expedition, their normal sentry and patrol operations are not affected at all.

This is like a martial artist arriving in Zhongshu Province. The origin reveals his discomfort with the unfamiliar environment. Civilization and martial arts are inherently opposite things, but they also complement each other.

When Zhao Zhen saw Wang Zeng and other civil servants resigning from the banquet, he naturally refused to agree. He shook his head slightly and said: "Although you and others did not make plans and dispatch troops like Privy Council Cao and other generals during the Western Expedition this time, we still worked hard and made great achievements in strategizing.

But I plan to reward you all at the banquet. How can I just leave and stay? This is a rare opportunity for you civil servants to get close to the generals!"

Wang Zeng and Ding Wei looked at each other, and finally nodded in agreement: "I would like to thank the officials for their love!"

In the eyes of these civil servants, this Western Expedition seemed to have nothing to do with them. It was all planned by the Privy Council and the generals in the court. The civil servants mainly presided over the etiquette of the expedition and the triumph...

Zhao Zhen sat on the throne at the head, with Queen Wang Yuyan beside him, while civil and military ministers sat in a circle on the left and right sides. A huge bonfire was set up in the center, which illuminated the venue and provided warmth.

The warm firelight shone on the emperor's imperial armor with golden light. Wang Yuyan beside Zhao Zhen's perfect figure and good looks actually blushed. A man's majestic appearance and handsome hair can most move a girl's heart. Even after becoming a queen, Wang Yuyan still

She has the heart of a girl.

The main reason why she can appear at this kind of reward banquet is because of her status as a queen. To reward the army, of course, the emperor and the saint must be present at the same time, so as to show the royal dignity and attention.

Wang Yuyan called out: "Sancai!"

"The slave is here!"

"Order the accompanying chamberlains to hold a banquet for the soldiers of the Western Expedition!"

Sancai bowed and responded: "The sage's spoken words!"

He turned to a group of servants who had been prepared and shouted loudly: "Have a banquet for our soldiers on the Western Expedition!"

The servants took small steps between the bonfires to cook the ingredients. Zhao Zhen had arranged this with Wang Yuyan a long time ago, but the soldiers were a little flattered. In their opinion, this kind of treatment was equivalent to an official family banquet!

"Everyone, please drink this cup to congratulate our soldiers on the Western Expedition!" Zhao Zhen took the lead in raising a cup to invite him.

All civil and military officials raised their glasses together and said in unison: "Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Wang Yuyan watched Zhao Zhen drink it all in one gulp, and Wang Yuyan worried that this was the palace's clear spring white, and its concentration was much higher than that of pear blossom white.

"In the official family, the white spring of Qingquan is a bit brighter. The white pear blossom is also very good. Sancai..."

Zhao Zhen shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Hey! How can we use pear white for the army's triumphant victory? Only strong wine can match such a generous thing!"

This statement was echoed by all the civil and military officials. Song people were addicted to alcohol. The Qingquan Bai produced by Cai Ji was a high-quality liquor. Nowadays, only his family produces it. Cai Boqi refused to disclose the wine-making process to his life.

Only Zhao Zhen knew the reason. He wanted to make high-strength liquor into a spirit unique to the Song Dynasty. The Cai family, a dominant family, had an absolute advantage in foreign trade. Now in the Liao Kingdom, a bottle of Qingquanbai is even comparable to

Equal weight of gold!

The queen's father, Wang Mengzheng, the head of the state, personally went to Cai Ji to ask for the secret recipe but was rejected. Wang Yuyan was so angry that she trembled violently when she saw Cai Boyi, but the little fat man shook his head with a smile even though his nose was bruised and his eyes were swollen.

In the end, Wang Yuyan had no choice but to give up. She knew that Cai Boyi's behavior must have been ordered by the officials.

Thinking of Cai Boyi, Wang Yuyan looked at Zhao Zhen curiously and asked: "Guan family, I haven't seen that young man Cai Boyi for a long time. It's time to prepare for Miaoyuan's marriage. After all, you personally agreed to him."

"Of course, I was busy with the Western Expedition a while ago and didn't have time to arrange it, but Zong Zhengsi has already made preparations and my uncle has made arrangements. I'm afraid he has been very busy these two days, haha!"

Wang Yuyan pursed her lips and smiled softly: "Only Cai Boyuan can tolerate Miaoyuan's temper. Others would not know what to do with it!"

"These two were enemies in the previous life. Since you and Miao Yuan opened the factory, how much of Cai Ji's share have you snatched?"

"Hmph! He has the nerve to complain in front of you. We have been buying alcohol from him for our perfume. The price is very high and he won't let go at all!"

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and stopped replying. He didn't want to get involved in the business dispute.

With a slight sigh, Zhao Zhen suddenly realized that his old friend was no longer around. Cai Boqi worked hard for Cai Ji all day long, and Yan Shu was also busy in Yingtian Mansion. This year is the year of exploration, and Yan Shu should be able to be transferred back to Tokyo based on his political achievements.

City, right?

Yan Shu will definitely come to Zhao Miaoyuan's wedding. He is Zhao Miaoyuan's distant cousin, and Cai Boyi is his old friend. If he doesn't come, he will be hated by the little fat man and Zhao Miaoyuan!

Entertainment activities in ancient times were poor, and celebration banquets were still dominated by singing and dancing. When the army returned from conquering, of course they celebrated with formation-breaking songs.

The palace maids were dancing in colorful clothes, and the civil servants were shaking their heads in ecstasy. Peng Qi whispered a few words to Cao Wei quietly, and Cao Wei nodded and said to Zhao Zhen: "Let's announce to the officials, the Western Expedition army has returned in triumph.

When we are so generous in destroying the city of Xiangzhou, why not let the soldiers of the Western Expedition celebrate with a martial dance?"

Zhao Zhen had already seen Peng Qi's little movements, smiled and nodded: "That's great! I wonder what the song is?"

Peng Qi walked out of the brocade couch and said: "Your Majesty, "The Music of King Qin Breaking the Formation"!"

As soon as this statement came out, not only Zhao Zhen applauded, but even the civil and military officials also shouted: "Okay!"

This is the dance of the emperor, which cannot be shown to others. Zhao Zhen stood up in high spirits, raised his glass and sang: "Accept the law and say the head of state, and the prime minister will punish the traitors. Xian sang "The Music of Breaking the Formation" to enjoy the peace together."

This situation was so smooth that all the civil and military officials unconsciously echoed: "The royal style of the world has been covered, and the virtues and waters have been clear for thousands of years; I don't even have to wear military uniforms, so I am successful today!"

Peng Qi led a group of soldiers from the Western Expedition to form a military formation, beat weapons and began to dance in unison. With each dance, the long sword was unsheathed and he swallowed mountains and rivers. With each song and harmony, the world shook with momentum like a rainbow.

This is the real dance of soldiers, the dance of breaking the formation!

Everyone stared blankly at the performance of the soldiers. They said that the performance was entirely a fighting skill. They seemed to have seen a bloody battlefield, the army was like a mountain entering the wall, the spirit of singing and crying, the indomitable loyalty, and the spirit of the soldiers.

There were countless mountains of corpses and seas of blood. The civil servants, who had never seen such a scene, turned red in the face, and their excitement was beyond words.

The princes of the two mansions drank heavily and high-fived each other. Ding Wei burst into tears with excitement. Wang Zeng bowed to Zhao Zhen on the ground. Cao Wei held his sword in both hands and swore allegiance. Ouyang Xiu, Ding Du, Zeng Gongliang and others even applauded.

Build and sing.

After dancing to the song, all the soldiers knelt down on one knee and shouted in unison: "The Lord has opened the Changli calendar, and all the ministers are loyal to Dayou. You see, after the revolution, there will be a peaceful autumn!"
Chapter completed!