In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Zhang Xiaoshan's use of Zhang Sheng's wedding was also intended to demonstrate the Zhang family's strength.

Only in this way can the Zhang family subdue the enemy without a fight when they return to power.

Whoosh! Whoosh...

Soon, the tall and majestic imperial city walls came into view.

The Zhang family later transformed the Golden Palace into their royal residence, which was magnificent and imposing.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan added another three zhang to the original five zhang inner wall.

This three-zhang-long building is divided into two floors, serving as the dormitory for the three thousand royal guards, or rather, a hidden troop shelter. Therefore, the requirements were extremely strict, with the entire structure made of reinforced concrete, similar to the German air-raid shelters during World War II.

This not only increased the defenses, but also ensured that anyone attempting to cross the eight-zhang-high city wall at night would not escape the notice of the guards residing inside the wall.

"Brother Lu!"

In front of the Prince's Mansion, Zhang Xiaoshan, along with Huang Rong and Manager Feng, came out to greet them.

Following them were Zhang Sheng, Zhang Shujun, and the Lü sisters.

As the first wife, and given the ancient system of monogamy, Huang Rong's status was comparable to Zhang Xiaoshan's.

However, being born into the world of martial arts means not being bound by trivialities.

Huang Rong would only appear on such formal occasions; today it was Zhang Sheng, and in the future there would be another legitimate son.

"Young Master, the two young mistresses!"

Lu Gong looked at the people present and quickly guessed the identities of Huang Rong and the little girl.

He was greeted by members of the Zhang family.

Moreover, Huang Rong is extremely famous in Kyushu, the world's top culinary goddess, and the little girl also studied Confucianism for a year.

"Uncle (Father)!"

As the group entered the palace, they were greeted by a winding corridor resembling a miniature Sage's Abode, a crystal-clear pond where schools of colorful koi swam freely.

Moreover, the several pavilions standing on the water are full of a leisurely and elegant style.

Passing through the corridor, you will reach the main hall, which is the first hall.

However, it was not the main hall for receiving guests, but rather a place for subordinates to wait and for guests to rest.

Furthermore, to the east of this main hall is the royal garden, planted with all sorts of exotic flowers and plants, as well as artificial hills and pavilions; to the west is the servants' living quarters and storage rooms.

Thirty feet behind the main hall is the true main hall for receiving guests, with the martial arts training ground in the middle.

Lu Gong had never seen such a sight before: high walls with red walls and green tiles, a magnificent palace, and a vast, open training ground...

These actions completely violated the established rules of etiquette.

After all, this was the foundation for the future Golden Palace.

Behind that is the inner residential area, which is mainly in the style of Jiangnan gardens and is extremely luxurious.

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't need to go to such lengths.

After all, Zhang Sheng might leave in a few years, but even without Zhang Sheng, a direct descendant of the Zhang family will inevitably move into this important location outside the pass in the future.

"Brother Lü, is there anything else that needs to be prepared?"

"Young master is too kind. The Zhang family has made thorough preparations, so there is nothing else that needs to be prepared."

Would the Zhang family not understand?

Now that we know what to prepare, we'll make sure we get everything, and everything we prepare will be the best.

(Money obtained)

Phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, a sedan chair with ten thousand craftsmen, ten miles of red bridal procession...

Aside from the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, Lu Gong had never even considered anything else before.

The Wan Gong sedan chair was a luxury item in Jiangnan during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. The Wan Gong sedan chair prepared by Zhang Xiaoshan was a palace-style sedan chair that required thirty-two people to carry it, and it was two zhang wide and long.

Moreover, if the Zhang family dares to promise a ten-mile-long red bridal procession, then it truly is a ten-mile-long red bridal procession.

It's not just about dowry items like a thousand-work bed and a ten-thousand-work sedan chair.

Therefore, when discussing the wedding arrangements, Lu Gong was impressed by the Zhang family's extravagance.

In addition, there is a banquet hall, which is divided into inner and outer sections.

Inside the mansion, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally took care of the guests. The people who came were all wealthy and powerful, and most of them were from various major forces.

The guests outside were mainly Lü Gong, and they were arranged in the newly built nine-story restaurant of the Zhang family. If they squeezed in, they could set up a thousand tables.

As for the other guests, they were accommodated in the square in front of the Prince's Mansion, with a total of three thousand tables for a continuous banquet.

Chapter 873 Banquet Preparations: Dragon Steed and Black Narcissus

"Young master, the people from the farm have arrived."

In the battle of the Northern Frontier, the Zhang family, relying on the strength of the martial arts world of the Nine Provinces and their immortal divine weapons, annihilated hundreds of thousands of iron cavalry in the Northern Frontier.

Later, the Divine Soldiers were stationed in the northern frontier, and Duan Yanqing, the Blood Droplet, took charge of the overall situation, establishing a huge farm that also served as a trading center between the grasslands and the Central Plains.

In ten years, the farm has taken shape.

The farm alone has over 100,000 head of cattle, horses, and a large area of ​​pigsties and organic fertilizer production workshops.

"arranged?"

"Steward Yang is making arrangements, young master, please rest assured."

This is the list sent by the farm: one hundred top-quality beef cattle, three thousand top-quality black sheep, and ten thousand large white pigs.

In addition, there are 1,000 pieces of Montenegrin ham, 10,000 catties of top-quality beef jerky, 1,000 catties of butter...

In addition, a magnificent black steed from the grasslands, Black Narcissus, will be given as a wedding gift to the young master.

The Zhang family's banquet was naturally not going to be too shabby.

Therefore, all the ingredients prepared were top-quality varieties cultivated by the Zhang family themselves.

The status of top-grade beef was in no way inferior to that of Wagyu beef in later generations, and the same was true for black goat.

Only the Big White pig was introduced from the West by the Zhang family and then crossbred. A single pig can grow to be ten feet long and weigh over 800 jin (400 kg).

Even though the Zhang family has started to popularize piglets, piglets are still in high demand.

After all, the Zhang family's own farm was big enough, not to mention the many people under their command who needed benefits. They couldn't even satisfy their own people, let alone give it to others.

As for seafood?

Last time, Zhang Xiaoshan brought more than 500 tons of seafood, including plenty of coastal specialties such as sea cucumber, prawns, and abalone.

In addition, there are many precious fungi on Changbai Mountain.

It can be said that the Zhang family's banquets were all self-sufficient, and the expenses were far from terrifying.

However, the cost of promoting it to the outside world is a fortune (for a seat of honor) and a fortune (for revenue).

A top-quality beef ox costs at least 100 gold coins, and a pound of black goat meat costs 1 tael of silver. Large white pigs may be cheaper, but the quantity used is large.

Beef and mutton might be used in only two or three dishes, while pork is used in at least ten times more.

In addition to various top-quality seafood and abundant fungi, even the rice is Longya rice grown in black soil...

Therefore, the banquet was likely prepared by the Zhang family themselves, and there wasn't much food.

But to book a table outside, or at Zhang's Restaurant, would cost at least a hundred gold coins.

What's more, there's also dragonfish meat, which is a rare delicacy that money can't buy.

(bjca) Therefore, even the empire was taken aback by the scale of this banquet.

After all, even if Hu Hai were to get married, it would be impossible for him to come up with so much money to host a grand banquet.

At most, we'll hold a grand banquet to demonstrate our great benevolence.

"Black narcissus?"

Black Narcissus is a legendary dragon horse that has been passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years.

In sprinting, its speed far surpasses that of Western Thoroughbreds; and in terms of endurance, it is said that it can carry a person for a day and a night, covering thousands of miles in a day.

While that might be an exaggeration, traveling 3,000 li in a day is still achievable.

However, the legend of black daffodils has always circulated on the grasslands, but few people have actually seen black daffodils. Unexpectedly, Duan Yanqing actually captured black daffodils this time.

"I gonna go see!"

Black daffodils are dragons, so taming them is no easy task.

Therefore, many skilled hermits on the grasslands have captured Black Daffodils, but in the end, all of them have ended with the death of Black Daffodils. It is a miracle that their bloodline has been passed down to this day.

Zhang Xiaoshan's method involves cleansing the body with spiritual energy, creating an innate sense of intimacy.

A fine horse is extremely rare.

Soon, Zhang Xiaoshan saw Black Narcissus locked in the stable, with a Kunlun slave who was at least 2.34 meters tall standing guard next to him.

Without immense power, it would be impossible to restrain the black daffodils.

Moreover, this is only when Black Narcissus is calm. If she goes berserk, even the best experts may not be able to suppress her.

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the black horse in front of him, its streamlined, perfect body strong and sturdy.

Moreover, this horse is a full ten feet tall, with its back alone measuring two meters. For most people, it would probably only be touching the horse's belly.

It truly is a dragon steed!

Based solely on his imposing stature, Zhang Xiaoshan was certain that Black Narcissus was far more outstanding than he had imagined.

Once it starts running, it may reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.

Most importantly, the Black Narcissus's endurance is not a '10,000-meter sprint,' but rather the ability to roam the grasslands for three days and three nights, and to carry people for a day and a night.

"Son!"

Upon seeing Zhang Xiaoshan, the steward immediately bowed and greeted him. Zhang Xiaoshan nodded and then instructed the Kunlun slave to open the stable.

The tentacles stroked the horse's body, feeling like the skin of a young girl, while a surge of pure yang purple energy entered the Black Narcissus's body, calming its emotions.

Hey!

Sure enough, sensing the changes brought about by the pure yang purple energy, Black Narcissus couldn't help but lower her head and sniff Zhang Xiaoshan's scent.

Caught off guard by Hei Shuixian, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately mounted his horse.

Despite the mystery and intimacy of the pure yang purple energy, Black Narcissus would not allow anyone to ride on her back, and in an instant, she rushed out of the stable.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's expression was solemn at this moment, and Hei Shuixian immediately felt the gravity on her body getting stronger and stronger.

After jumping around in the open space for less than fifteen minutes, he was already panting heavily and almost collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, the added pressure on Zhang Xiaoshan had reached an immense level.

This is precisely the power to shatter the void.

Under the cover of true qi, the pressure within the space controlled by Zhang Xiaoshan increased exponentially, from three times, five times, ten times... pressing down on Hei Shuixian's back.

"almost!"

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't need a mount; this was just an experiment to deflate Black Narcissus's arrogance.

Zhang Sheng needs to tame the black narcissus himself to serve as the 'warhorse' for this wedding procession.

Even though the events were all held at the Prince of Donghai's residence, basic etiquette was still required, including at least a stroll through the capital city and a horse-riding parade.

"Good horse, this Black Narcissus is a top-class steed, don't treat it poorly."

"Don't worry, young master!"

Warhorses are an important resource for the Zhang family, and as the manager, he naturally holds a high position and great power.

With just a glance, the steward understood Zhang Xiaoshan's plan and realized that Black Narcissus was about to take on a great responsibility.

In the following days, various forces under the Zhang family sent local specialties to prepare for the banquet.

Xiao Feng sent mountain mushrooms, red crabs, and mullet roe from Yizhou Island...

Jue Tong brought king crabs, lobsters, bear paws... from the New World.