Yamafu Military Affairs

Chapter 225 Hu Xuan Dance

At the hour of Xu, the ceremonial carriage arrived at Xingqing Palace.

Xingqing Palace was the residence of Emperor Xuanzong when he was a vassal king. It was later converted into a palace city, occupying the entire Xingqingfang near Qingmen in the east of Chang'an city.

This place is located in the city of Chang'an, and it can truly be said that it is a place where people can enjoy themselves together.

Qin Huai looked at the circle of gold and jade carriages and famous BMWs surrounding the Hua'e Tower. He pulled the operating lever with his right hand, and the ceremonial car slowed down and drove into the parking space specially arranged by the Taifu Temple.

As soon as the whistle died down, several eunuchs and maids came up and respectfully helped the Yang sisters out of the car.

Listening to the melodious drum music that could be heard faintly in Hua'e Tower, Qin Huai closed the car door casually, and he and Ge Shujing, one in front and one behind, escorted the Yang sisters to the elevator reserved for the royal family.

The platform went up all the way, and countless palace maids holding wine jugs passed through the corridor. They all had jade spiral buns and wore pink and white gauze skirts. They were all pretty, and the team was endless.

The staircase door opened, and the four people walked around the corridor and entered the magnificent back hall where lanterns were hung high. At the ceremonial gate, they met a eunuch who had been waiting there.

"Generals, please follow me."

The four of them separated, and Qin Huai was led into the banquet by the eunuch who looked unfamiliar to him.

On the roof of Hua'e Building, the lights are as bright as day, and in the numerous palaces, stringed instruments and bamboo instruments are lingering around the beams.

Since this night banquet was different from an ordinary palace banquet, the seating arrangement was not so strict. There was only a large square table in the main hall with more than a dozen chairs for the emperor and important ministers to sit around, to show the harmony between the monarch and his ministers and to celebrate the great victory in the Western Regions. Outside the square table, there were individual seats for envoys from various countries, and the status of the seats was determined by the military strength of each country, which was very different from the seating arrangement that only looked at the closeness of the relationship a few decades ago.

"Jingbo, Ajing, these are your seats."

The dance and music for tonight's banquet were in charge of the son-in-law Yang Hui, who was currently standing in the hall, bossing the dancers around and making the final arrangements. He looked to be about forty years old, with a dignified appearance and an awe-inspiring official authority.

When he saw the eunuch leading Qin Huai to the hall, he immediately walked over quickly to greet them and personally arranged for the two to sit down.

After Qin Huai and the other two returned the gift and thanked him, Yang Hui looked down at the surrounding palace maids and scolded them in a low voice: "Don't you know how to move faster?!"

There were many people gathered around the big table. Qin Huai had just sat down and hadn't even glanced over when Li Linfu, who was sitting next to the throne, spoke before Crown Prince Li Heng.

"Jingbo has made great achievements in the Western Regions. I think he knows a lot about the Western Barbarian countries. I wonder if you can tell me about your experiences?"

Qin Huai ignored the ruthless and unfriendly Li Linfu, who was seeking cockfighting, and instead looked at the Crown Prince Li Heng on the other side who was wearing an apricot yellow robe with dragon patterns.

Li Heng's appearance was pretty good, but the heavy pressure inside and outside the court had long since worn away his charm, replaced by gray hair, a slightly hunched back, a fat body, and timid behavior.

At the Huaye Night Banquet, the fierce fighting cock and the timid fat fox formed a sharp contrast.

Being weak and powerless, is it unworthy of great use?
Qin Huai took a deep look at this well-hidden prince, took out a book of observations from his bosom and handed it to Li Linfu.

"I have seen and heard a lot in the Western Regions, but it is difficult to describe it in words. If the Right Prime Minister is interested, you may return to the palace and read this book."

As soon as the words fell, the hall fell silent.

Suddenly, no one dared to speak in the hall which was originally bustling with noise. Everyone stood up in unison.

"The saint has arrived!"

"I beg you, my emperor, to keep the border peaceful and stable!"

"I beg you, my emperor, to keep the border peaceful and stable!"

The sound spread layer by layer. The royal relatives and ministers nearby had finished shouting, and those in the distance just started shouting.

An old and hearty voice was heard in the hall.

"The flames of war have ceased, spring has come to us across the country, and the people are celebrating together."

"The saint made this order, let us all celebrate!"

Because of the saint's words, drums sounded on the towers of every block, and the loudspeakers carried his voice throughout Chang'an, so that all the people in the 108 blocks could hear the saint's will.

No one could sleep and everyone had to celebrate with the saint.

"The saint made this order, let us all celebrate!"

At one point, hundreds of thousands of people in Chang'an City saluted and cheered in unison.

The lights could actually be even brighter.

"The glorious Tang Dynasty is a blessing to all nations!"

"The glorious Tang Dynasty is a blessing to all nations!"

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Between heaven and earth, only this one voice echoes.

Sitting on the throne, Li Longji bathed in this grand glory and nodded with satisfaction.

Throughout the ages, the vastness of the world has never been within the reach of human power, but today, he can break through geographical restrictions and watch all nations kneel at his feet.

Because this is the most prosperous Tang Dynasty ever seen in history.

He is the greatest saint king in the history of the world!

"Have a - banquet -"

An eunuch shouted at the top of his voice, and his orders echoed throughout the building.

Countless palace maids came out in a procession, holding plates of food, and the delicacies and fine wines on the plates were brought up non-stop.

The sound of stringed instruments began again, and singing spread from the Hua'e Tower to the surrounding streets and markets.

"The glorious Tang Dynasty was bestowed upon all nations by Heaven. Our ancestors responded to the call, and the four clans followed the order. The blessings from Heaven are boundless, and our clans and I share the same virtues. Our great-grandsons will carry on the legacy, and enjoy the blessings of the gods."

Qin Huai listened to the accompaniment of stringed instruments and the harmonious music, while chopsticks in his hands kept moving.

Suddenly, the Huaye Building began to shake slightly, and the sound of mechanical gears turning was heard underfoot.

Several master craftsmen from the Tianrui Division who were hiding behind the hall pulled the pestles one by one. With the sound of the boiler boiling, steam rose into the sky. The roof of the Hua'e Building slowly opened, revealing an incomparably brilliant and dazzling starry sky.

Qin Huai looked up at the panoramic skylight above his head. Before he could taste the fruit wine in the luminous cup, Gao Lishi came to him with a tray.

"General Qin, the saint has bestowed upon you a reward. Why don't you thank him?"

Qin Huai glanced at the bright yellow imperial edict, the bright red seal on it was particularly eye-catching.

Was he promoted from a general of the Shenwu Army of the fourth rank to a great general of the Shenwu Army of the third rank?

This reward is not that big.
There was a gleam in Qin Huai's eyes, but he did not hesitate. After taking the imperial edict, he saluted Li Longji.

"The Tianqi have made great contributions in this battle. When the Shenwu returns victorious, the six ministries will give you rewards. Jingbo, please be patient and accompany me for a feast."

Li Longji waved his hand, signaling Qin Huai to stand up and drink, while his eyes looked at the huge mountain of meat on the left side of the square table.

"General An, I haven't seen your Huxuan dance for a long time. Please dance for me. I will use Godaf's "Yan Ge Xing". The tune follows the old custom. I will personally beat the drum to entertain you!"

"Here!"

An Lushan stood up with a bang. Li Longji took the 羯鼓 handed to him by Gao Lishi, raised his hands, and struck the drum repeatedly. His fat belly was covered by the hem of his robe. An Lushan responded to the drum beats, and his huge body spun and danced like a top, like a tornado in the desert.

"Falling gold and beating drums, go down to Yuguan, and the jingle winds between the rocks."

"The captain's feathered letter flew across the vast sea, and the Chanyu's hunting fire illuminated Wolf Mountain."

Qin Huai looked at the tall and strong flesh mountain flying in front of the palace, and the black ripples disappeared as soon as they were released.

Name: An Lushan
Official Position: Jiedushi of Pinglu and Fanyang Towns, General of the Left Yulin Guard
Status: Tianrui hybrid (qualified), Ming Wang

Specialization: Spear Skills 79%, Sword Skills 79%, Military Skills 76%
Active Skill: Word Spirit·Royal Power,???

Passive skills: Yangyan, Yinhuo,

Threat level: Deep red (peak of the Nine Lights)
Note: The son of the Turkish priestess Ashde, and one of the followers of the Fruit's Will.

Somehow, this glimpse was far more detailed than usual.

Just as Qin Huai was secretly pondering the information he got from the quick glimpse, An Lushan, who was dancing in front of the hall, became even more wild. His hair crown was thrown off with great force, leaving slight dents on the hardwood floor. His whole body was disheveled, and his messy hair and thick beard completely covered his face, revealing only a pair of tiger eyes that sparkled with bright golden light, like a shaman worshiping an evil god.

After eating Ruixing, Li Longji, who was full of vigor and vitality, laughed loudly and beat the羯鼓 vigorously. An Lushan's dance speed became faster and faster along with the passionate drumbeats.

The music and dance in the magnificent golden palace were gradually pushed to a climax. Suddenly, An Lushan, who could make the earth shake just by dancing, stumbled, and his heavy body weighing hundreds of pounds, with the huge kinetic energy that had been accumulated for a long time, smashed straight towards the delicate and frail Yang Yuhuan!

Accidents occur.

The only ones who could react instantly were Qin Huai and Ge Shujing, and the only one who could take effective action was Qin Huai.

Seeing the mountains of flesh and sea of ​​fat coming towards her, the "delicate and frail" Yang Yuhuan smiled slightly, with an indescribable charm between her bright eyes and white teeth.

A golden-red light flashed, and a burly giant who was two centimeters taller than the fat mountain of flesh suddenly rushed in front of the throne. His fists sank deeply into the fat, and he stopped the desert storm in an instant.

Qin Huai nodded slightly, his eyes meeting An Lushan's, whose jaw was pressed against his. The atmosphere was somewhat strange.

"An Jieshuai should really lose some weight."

He patted his belly with his big hands, causing a wave of flesh to rise. An Lushan looked at Qin Huai, who was neither blushing nor panting, and took a heavy step back, stopped under his seat, knelt on both knees like pushing a mountain and collapsing a pillar, and apologized to Yang Yuhuan.

"My child's skills are not good enough, and I have frightened my mother. I would rather die than refuse."

An Lushan's face was panic-stricken and his fat was shaking.

Li Longji threw away the 羯鼓, glanced at Qin Huai who had sat down again, and pressed his palm down.

"Don't worry, don't worry. Why would I want you to die? I want you to live well and continue to open up new land and guard the border for the Tang Dynasty, and be my right-hand man and good general."

Li Longji spoke in a gentle and friendly tone, pointing at Qin Huai and saying, "Besides, Jingbo is here, do you think your wife will be in any danger?"

Yang Yuhuan rested her chin on her arm, her expression calm and composed, as if she had just thought that An Lushan was acting with Qin Huai.

"It was just a momentary misstep. Lu'er is very filial and dances well. Don't take it to heart."

Looking at An Lushan who was lowering his brows and looking docile, Yang Yuhuan blinked her beautiful eyes twice, motioning him to stand up and speak.

"Get up, you bastard."

An Lushan did not move at all until he heard Li Longji's laughter and scolding. Then he slowly stood up with a silly smile on his fat face.

Really good at acting
Watching An Lushan's superb acting skills, Qin Huai, who was gnawing on a piece of roasted lamb leg, sighed inwardly, glancing around to observe everyone's reactions.

Most of the important officials around the square table were experienced and powerful people, and their skills in cultivating their qi were enough to prevent Qin Huai from noticing any clues.

Only Crown Prince Li Heng didn't even raise his head. He held the mutton and ate it, his hands were covered with oil, just like Qin Huai at that moment.

Li Longji looked up at the mountain of flesh in front of him, and suddenly his neck felt a little tired, so he waved his hand and asked An Lushan to return to the table.

Seeing that the little incident at the night banquet had subsided, the mood of the kings and officials was revived, and the Hua'e Tower was filled with the atmosphere of spring.

Qin Huai saw that his stomach was almost full, so he stood up and walked towards the prince without caring whether the timing was right or not.

After passing several rows of officials in red robes, Qin Huai followed the portrait provided by Geshu Jing and carried out the short and stout Ji Wen like a chicken at the banquet attended by officials from the Ministry of Revenue.

"Today is a great victory banquet. I don't want to disturb the Saint's mood. However, this matter involves thousands of Tang Dynasty men. I want to let the Saint know the secrets of the six ministries in order to correct the atmosphere of the scholars!"

Qin Huai forced Ji Wen to kneel before the emperor, but just a few words were enough to scare Yang Guozhong into feeling guilty and uneasy.

Li Linfu had been resting with his eyes closed, but upon hearing this he suddenly opened his eyes and shot his gaze towards Qin Huai like lightning.

This kid is vicious!

Opposite Li Linfu, Li Heng had been eating meat and drinking wine. He paused for a moment, then immediately picked up the wine glass and drank it all, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

"Oh? Tell me?"

Li Longji's tone was not very good, but he still gave Qin Huai enough patience.

"A month ago, the Tianqi were waiting in Chang'an for documents from the Ministry of War and funding from the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue doctor Ji Wen dragged it out for a long time before disbursing the money in half. The Left Jinwu Guard and the Right Wei Guard had 50% of their food and military equipment withheld along the way."

After listening to Qin Huai's well-reasoned complaint, Li Longji looked a little ugly.

"My dear, do you mean that the mastermind behind such a serious crime is this Ji Wen?"

"I know very little about the reasons behind this. As for whether Ji Wen acted on his own or was deceived by villains, I believe the Dali Temple will investigate it thoroughly and give an explanation to the tens of millions of Tang soldiers."

Considering the complicated network of relationships behind Ji Wen, Qin Huai did not make any final statements, but left room for all parties to maneuver.

Li Longji was too lazy to go into details, so he leaned over and casually said to Gao Lishi, "General, can you supervise this matter for me?"

"I will definitely assist the Dali Temple and give the Saint an explanation."

Gao Lishi bowed in response and looked at Ji Wen who was lying on the ground without saying a word.

Li Linfu's anger rose in his heart. He did not expect Qin Huai to not give him any face at all and dare to bring such a shameful thing to the table. He also did not expect that Li Longji would actually send Gao Lishi to investigate such a trivial matter.

He had always boasted that he understood people's hearts and thought he could easily manipulate civil and military officials. But he suddenly met Qin Huai, a rough warrior who did not play by the rules, and he was really annoyed.

Yang Guozhong and An Lushan looked calm, but they each had their own thoughts in their minds.

Seeing that his purpose of making a show of force had been largely achieved, Qin Huai took Ji Wen to thank the emperor for his order and handed him over to Geshu Jing, asking him to take people with Gao Lishi to investigate the truth.

The singing and dancing started again, but Li Longji felt a little bored.

The reason was that Emperor Xuanzong had been away from government affairs for a long time, and all matters were handed over to the Right Prime Minister's Office for handling. Now that Qinhuai suddenly reported an emergency, it would be fine if the spearhead was directed at someone else, but it was pointed at Li Linfu, the person who could not be touched the most.

Although the confrontation between the two was not revealed on the surface, as the boss, couldn't he tell whether the head bodyguard and the head secretary had an argument or not?

Thinking about this in his mind, he stood up with a sullen face and walked towards the back hall, saying calmly, "Rest for a while."

"The sage made a rule to rest and change clothes."

Hongying looked at Qin Huai and An Lushan: I think the distance between you two is a bit ambiguous.

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