On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the palace banquet was full of joy. The palace maids and eunuchs were shuttled back and forth. The emperor, concubines, princess, princesses, and relatives sat down in sequence. As the crown prince, Li Chengqian was next to Li Shimin's table. As the legitimate son, Li Tai also sat close, and the other princes were far away. After all, the royal father-son family affection was a little weaker, and the emperor had many children, so how could they all get close to each other. Therefore, the other princes and princesses were several feet away from Li Shimin. Before Li Shimin raised his glass, everyone did not speak, just waiting for the initiative to take the initiative to make the banquet officially begin.

Li Chengqian's eyes were vague, as if they were looking for something, like a scanner. Finally, his eyes certainly fell in a corner, where the actors waiting to perform dance were waiting. Success is naturally there. Today, I am willing to perform dance for the royal family, and the dressing is particularly important, and the makeup is also very beautiful. My eyebrows and eyes are full of tenderness, and I look at Li Chengqian's absence, and I dare not look at him. The black hair ends were tied up, and a white jade hairpin was worn on it, with tassels hanging on it,

When she secretly talks to the musician next to her, the tassels sway. Her white and clean face and soft skin. Her eyebrows are slender as picturesque, her eyes are as flashing as stars, and the corners of her lips are slightly bent upward when she speaks, with a little sad smile. She looks clear and unrestrained, without a trace of human fireworks. She is wearing a white pleated palace skirt and stands there, dignified and noble, quiet and elegant; so pure and tender, like a budding lotus, spotless.

The others hadn't noticed it, but Li Tai saw it. He was next to Li Chengqian. Seeing that he was out of control, he secretly reached out and gently pinched him, and whispered: "Brother, what are you looking at?"

Li Chengqian took his gaze back, smiled awkwardly, and said softly: "Just take a look, just take a look--"

Li Tai blinked his eyes and said in a tight voice: "I'm going to put my eyes on, so why don't you just take a look?" He approached Li Chengqian and chuckled in a low voice: "Didn't the emperor be thinking about it? Didn't the father say that he arranged a marriage for you? The eldest daughter of the governor of Qizhou, Su Dan, heard that she is a talented woman."

Li Chengqian was stunned and asked quickly: "I don't know where you got the news, I don't know. Is it true?"

"My mother said, you think about it yourself," Li Tai smiled. He blinked his eyes and glanced at the place where he was satisfied, and said, "This Le Ling is a good person. If the emperor likes it, just stay in the palace. Why should you sneak into it if you have a small matter?"

This is not Li Tai's unrestrainedness, but for his identity, a liar is indeed nothing. He is young and has not yet been exposed to this aspect. But he has seen it. For example, a literary party was held, and all kinds of literati and poets gathered together. When they drink in a naive place, there were people who gambled for concubines. In this era, the value of a concubine, or a woman, is probably not as valuable as a good horse.

Li Tai said this, and Li Chengqian was a little moved. However, there was no stretch between his eyebrows. Because there was one thing that he did not dare to confess to Li Tai.

If he was her, it would be fine if he did this. But he was him. How could he allow a man in the Eastern Palace? What's more, he was the prince. He was not allowed to hang out with a man in terms of etiquette and human relations.

Li Chengqian said with a muffled face: "You don't understand."

Li Tai disagreed and said, "Brother, although I have never practiced it, I have seen more than you. You are embarrassed to say, I'll help you."

Li Chengqian was in distress and just said, "You don't understand, forget it, I won't mention it."

Li Tai smiled, thinking he was embarrassed and didn't say much.

The banquet officially began. After drinking a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere finally became warmer after the opening dance. Li Shiminsheng was afraid that everyone would not be happy, so he specifically told him not to be stubborn. Several brave princes over there had already walked around. Li Tai also stood up, held a glass of wine and said, "I'll talk to Le Ling."

Li Chengqian was sweating after pinching his palms, quickly grabbed Li Tai and said, "Stop messing around."

Li Tai shook Li Chengqian's hand and said, "Don't worry, brother, I have a sense of responsibility."

After saying that, Li Tai walked towards satisfaction. Li Chengqian felt guilty and did not dare to stop him. He lowered his head and drank and did not speak. His eyes were always locked on Li Tai. Over there, the performance was over and about to leave. When he saw a prince-like person coming over, he was a little nervous and his pace became faster. Seeing that he was about to run, Li Tai was puzzled, why was this Le Ling so afraid of life? In previous years, Le Ling had finished her performance, but she was always walking slowly, hoping that some noble person would fall in love with him or give him some rewards, so why would she be the exception? Thinking of this, Li Tai also accelerated his pace and trotted and chased him.

Li Chengqian's heart was about to jump out of his throat, and his neck stretched out. At this time, Li Shimin talked to him. Li Chengqian hurriedly withdrew his gaze and toasted Li Shimin to cover up his embarrassment.

After drinking, Li Taihe could no longer see him satisfied. Li Chengqian felt empty and became depressed.

The banquet continued. After about a cup of tea, Li Tai came back with a happy look on his face and said to Li Chengqian: "Brother, it's right. I found the official from Taichang Temple and told him that I liked this musician and asked him to send him to my mansion."

Li Chengqian was stunned and said anxiously: "That's the person I like!"

"Oh, why are you anxious?" Li Tai gave him a blank look and said, "Can I still rob you? I said I'm sending it to my mansion, isn't it for you? I'll go back to Luoyang in a few days, and you'll pick you up when the time comes."

When Li Chengqian heard him say this, he felt a little relieved. He looked at Li Tai's expression and asked tentatively: "There is nothing else?"

Li Tai said in a daze: "What else?"

Li Chengqian said intently that he didn't know that he was a man. Since he didn't know, there was no need to explain that it would be best to get through. He quickly raised his glass and said to Li Tai: "Then I'm grateful for your help."

"What are you grateful for?" Li Tai waved his hand and the two brothers drank a drink.

When the banquet ended, Eunuch Gao bowed and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Chengtian Gate has been arranged. When the people heard the news, they all came out and watched the ceremony."

Li Shimin nodded with a little excitement and said, "It's great. The banquet is here. Everyone goes to Chengtian Gate to watch the ceremony and have fun with the people. Li Mu, don't let me down and let the people laugh at the gimmick you made."

Li Muhong stood up with a wide face, bowed and responded. The group arrived at Chengtian Gate in a mighty manner. After the alleys in Chang'an City were repaired, Chengtian Gate had also been renovated and a viewing platform was set up. The viewing platform was divided into three levels, one was made of some princes and ministers, the second level was the princes, princesses, relatives of the outside, and the upper level was the position of Li Shimin and concubines. This matter was tinkered with Li Mu tonight, so of course he had to be with the emperor to explain.

Li Shimin called Li Mu to his side and asked in a low voice how to arrange it. Li Mu whispered: "After a while, fireworks will be set up first. The fireworks are big firecrackers. They have been improved by me and are very beautiful. Your Majesty will know after reading it. Then Your Majesty will deliver a New Year speech. Isn't the speech prepared? Just read it. The people can hear the sound and cannot see Your Majesty's manuscript. Don't worry. Finally, the highlight is the essay, the captain of the martial arts hall will accept the essay reading of His Majesty."

Li Shimin worriedly: "Chapter reading? This is a good year, and it is a bit inappropriate to see the sword and sword shadows. I'm afraid it will scare the people."

Li Mu was about to explain, but Empress Changsun next to him said, "My Tang Dynasty relies on swords and shadows to save all people from water and fire. At this time, the review is precisely the measure that Your Majesty attaches importance to military preparations, which is very good."

Li Shimin nodded: "That's right, my Tang Dynasty people are more martial."

Li Mu said: "This is right. Although the world is peaceful now, this peace is hard to come by. The so-called "Your army should be eliminated and warned. The military should not be played, and there will be no power; the military should not be abolished, and the enemy would be summoned." In the past, King Fuchai of Wu died in war, and King Xu Yan was destroyed without martial arts. Therefore, the Ming king was in charge of the country, and the superiors did not play military forces, and the inferiors did not abandon martial arts. Our Tang Dynasty did not make a living for the dawn, so that the war could not be easily started, but we could not forget the war. Forget the war would be dangerous. This kind of thought must be infiltrated from top to bottom and in this way, so that the upper and lowers could be united. What does Your Majesty think?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "It's right, that's the truth. OK, you can arrange it. I want to see what can be read in the martial arts lecture hall. It's only been a few days!"

Li Shimin appeared from the city tower, and the bustling people outside the moat, who could not see the end, bursts of praise instantly burst into tears. Such a scene made Li Shimin throw away his heart and wave to the crowd. Now countless Kongming lanterns have been lit here, floating in the air, as bright as daylight. After a while, fireworks are everywhere. With the roar, colorful fireworks explode in the air, extremely gorgeous. Everyone was stunned, and they didn't care about anything else, and they all looked up to look at the fireworks.

This is the first celebration in the history of the Tang Dynasty. Although many rules are not yet mature, they are also quite good. Fortunately, Bianjing is already crowded and has the experience of celebrating temple fairs. This grand celebration will not cause any mistakes. There are orders for the maintenance of the imperial guards everywhere, so there is no fear of trampling or chaos.

Li Shimin looked down at the crowds of people downstairs and suddenly felt a sense of pride. All the kings under the sky are kings, and all the kings are kings. It turned out that it was not just empty words. Seeing those enthusiastic but somewhat blurred faces, the crowded people praised everywhere, Li Shimin held the wall and stomped in his eyes, looking into the distance, and his eyes became extremely calm.

Li Mu looked at Li Shimin from the side and suddenly felt that the emperor in front of him was a little strange. How could he say it was like a different person. In the past, Li Shimin was a relatively down-to-earth person, and when he treated him, he was more like an uncle and nephew.

But now... Li Shimin is calm and determined, and has a heroic spirit in his control of the world.

Leng Feng Shuoshuo, standing at this vent, his face was blown by the cold wind. Eunuch Gao, who was beside him, whispered: "Your Majesty, it's cold here, so why not go inside and take a break."

Li Shimin looked back and said calmly in his eyes: "I will stand here, come and read the order. Li Mu, come and stand by my side."

Li Mu stood beside Li Shimin, but his mind was different from Li Shimin. He was so cold that he could not stand at a high place. This was his intuitive experience.

Li Shimin pointed under the city tower: "Li Mu, did you see it?"

"Weichen saw it."

"What did you think?"

"What I think of is the anger of common people. Two people buried their corpses, blood splashed five steps, and the wrath of heaven, millions of corpses, blood drifted, and the life, death, honor and disgrace of all peoples maintain His Majesty."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "That's right, it turns out that I still have such a big relationship!"

It was at this moment that the sound of gold sounded, and Eunuch Gao raised his voice, stood up with an imperial edict, and said loudly: "Charge said:..."

After the imperial edict was over, the crowd knelt down one after another. No one could hear what the imperial edict was recited clearly. It was blown away by the wind. When the imperial edict was finished, it was still the sound of the mountain crying for long live. The voices of hundreds of thousands of people were connected together. Although it was messy, it was still as powerful as a rainbow.

Next, the martial arts lecture hall appeared. Li Mu held the wall and stomped it, with a little movement and anxiety. There must be no mistakes in the heavy show here.

A rumbling cannon sound came from a distance, which was a signal of proofreading. Then the drum sounds roared, as if even the earth could not help but tremble. On the city tower, the huge drum sounds became more and more rapid with the tremolo, and even Li Mu's heartbeat jumped.

Everyone held their breath, and amid the drum sound, their eyes were motionless to look at the end of the Imperial Path. At the end was darkness. In the darkness, it seemed as if there was a force that was about to move. They... were coming! "Weichen saw it."

"What did you think?"

"What I think of is the anger of common people. Two people buried their corpses, blood splashed five steps, and the wrath of heaven, millions of corpses, blood drifted, and the life, death, honor and disgrace of all peoples maintain His Majesty."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "That's right, it turns out that I still have such a big relationship!"

It was at this moment that the sound of gold sounded, and Eunuch Gao raised his voice, stood up with an imperial edict, and said loudly: "Charge said:..."

After the imperial edict was over, the crowd knelt down one after another. No one could hear what the imperial edict was recited clearly. It was blown away by the wind. When the imperial edict was finished, it was still the sound of the mountain crying for long live. The voices of hundreds of thousands of people were connected together. Although it was messy, it was still as powerful as a rainbow.

Next, the martial arts lecture hall appeared. Li Mu held the wall and stomped it, with a little movement and anxiety. There must be no mistakes in the heavy show here.

A rumbling cannon sound came from a distance, which was a signal of proofreading. Then the drum sounds roared, as if even the earth could not help but tremble. On the city tower, the huge drum sounds became more and more rapid with the tremolo, and even Li Mu's heartbeat jumped.
Chapter completed!