Chapter 1663: Harmony
In a harmonious atmosphere, Zhao Wenhua began to read out the imperial edict. First, he read out the imperial edict for worshiping the sea. The edict sent Zhao Wenhua to preside over the sea sacrifice, doing things cheaply, and all officials in Jiangnan cooperated without making any mistakes; then The imperial edict of inspection of the military governor was read out, and the edict dispatched Zhao Wenhua to inspect the defense of Jiangnan and supervise military affairs.
After Zhao Wenhua announced the decree, Zhang Jing led a group of officials to receive the decree.
After the imperial edict is read, the reception feast begins.
The main table is Zhang Jing, Zhao Wenhua, He Zhenshou, Hu Zongxian, Wei Guogong, Zhang Zhitai and other big guys.
Zhang Jing and Zhao Wenhua took the dual seats.
Zhu Pingan sat at the next table, very close to each other. Zhu Pingan could also hear clearly what was going on at the main table.
“Oh, Governor Zhang is so polite to you all. It’s enough to be able to get your help on errands and get to know all the pillars of the country here. There is no need for the reception banquet. Save money and use it. Just sacrifice the sea and military affairs." Zhao Wenhua couldn't help but say politely as he sat down.
"How can that be done? Not to mention that this is a millennium tradition, but to say that Mr. Zhao has traveled all the way across mountains and rivers, and the saddle and horse are tired for thousands of miles. If we don't do our best as landlords to pick up the wind and wash away the dust for you, how can we have the face to meet him? People."
The officials at the main table said one after another.
"Hey, you are outnumbered, I can't defeat you, but you don't need delicacies, just plain food."
Zhao Wenhua shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
Because the food had been prepared long ago, it was served quickly
The position where Zhu Pingan sat was exactly opposite Zhao Wenhua, and he could see Zhao Wenhua's facial expression clearly.
Zhu Ping'an clearly saw Zhao Wenhua's face darken for a moment after the food was served, and then he forced a smile.
Because although the meals on the table are not simple meals, they are all home-cooked dishes, braised tofu, boiled peanuts, cold shredded three shreds, cold kelp, cold lotus root, vinegar white rice, scrambled eggs with leeks, Sixi meatballs, steamed pork with rice flour, dried pork Fried river fish plus a large basin of spinach and egg soup, and the tea is also ordinary old tea.
For Zhao Wenhua, who has eaten delicacies from all over the world, this table of food is really mediocre food.
In fact, the officials of the Ministry of Rites originally planned to have delicacies, but Governor Zhang Jing rejected it.
The last time we welcomed the imperial envoy, it was too extravagant, and Zhang Jing disagreed. Wouldn’t it be nice to use the money to reward soldiers and buy grain and grass? ! However, Zhang Jing was just the Minister of the Ministry of War at that time, so even if he didn't agree, there was nothing he could do.
It’s different now. Now Zhang Jing is the governor of Jiangnan, with a high position of authority, and his words are almost guaranteed in the Jiangnan territory. Naturally, he changed his tune, lowered the reception standards, and saved money to spend on military expenditures.
"Ahem, these are just ordinary meals, a bit shabby, please forgive me, Mr. Zhao." Mr. Huang, the Minister of Etiquette, who was sitting in the chair, blushed before he even drank. He coughed embarrassedly and said without confidence.
It is really hard to get rid of these meals, but there is no way. This is what Governor Zhang personally explained.
"Haha, Mr. Huang is wrong. This meal is not a simple meal. The eggs are also chickens, and the river fish are also fish. There are also meatballs and steamed pork with rice flour. This is chicken, fish and meat, and it is a home for ordinary people. But if you can't afford such a simple meal, ordinary people can only have scrambled eggs for the holidays." Zhao Wenhua smiled and shook his head.
Huang Shangshu's face turned redder when he heard this. Eggs are also chickens, and river fish are also fish. He was really embarrassed to hear this.
The banquet to welcome the imperial envoy was a meal like this. If word got out and colleagues in the Ministry of Rites in the capital heard about it, they would not know how to laugh at it. Alas, a lifetime of fame was ruined by just one meal.
Huang Shangshu has already thought about the scenario of going to the capital to report on his work next year and being laughed at.
"Why does Huang Shangshu say this? I am not joking, but telling the truth. I have come all the way from the capital, thousands of miles away. Along the way, I have seen many people suffering and poverty. Hungry, deeply touched, especially after entering Shandong. As far as the south of the Yangtze River, people's lives are even more difficult due to the Japanese pirates' attacks. They don't even dare to think about our feast for the New Year. So, this meal is not shabby at all, and the money saved is used for it. Offer sacrifices to the sea for military purposes , wipe out the Japanese pirates early, and restore peace to the people. Good steel must be used on the edge of the knife. This feast of catching the wind and washing the dust is very good, it has been received into the heart of the officer, and washed into the heart of the officer. This is what a good official should do. Later, I want to write to the Holy One to praise the honest and upright Huang Shangshu."
Zhao Wenhua said with a serious face, praised Huang Shangshu greatly, and vowed to write to the Holy Lord to be Huang Shangshu. Thumbs up for integrity.
Hearing this, Huang Shangshu was so surprised that his eyes almost popped out of his head at first, and then he was overjoyed. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but raise. He coughed, suppressed his laughter, and waved his hands repeatedly, pretending He declined and said, "Ahem, ahem, Mr. Zhao can understand the difficulties involved." That's enough. This letter praising the official for being honest and serving the people is unnecessary. It's all about sharing the worries of the Holy One and making things difficult for the people. It's not worth mentioning."
At this time, Huang Shangshu said to me. Zhao Wenhua's favorable impression is not just a little bit, but so full that it is almost beyond words.
Governor Zhang put us in a difficult position. This dinner was very shabby, but Mr. Zhao not only did not get angry, but praised us for being honest and honest. With Mr. Zhao’s endorsement, our behavior is not shabby, it is for being honest. People, my colleagues in the Ministry of Rites in the capital can no longer laugh at me, and they will only praise me when they meet.
Yes, Master Zhao is very good.
The more Huang Shangshu looked at Zhao Wenhua, the more he liked him. When he thought that behind Zhao Wenhua there was Mr. Yan Ge, who was less than one person and more than ten thousand people, he suddenly started to care. When he spoke to Zhao Wenhua again, his tone was even more intimate and warm. many.
"It is really a blessing for us, Mr. Zhao, to think so. Now that the Japanese invasion is becoming more and more serious, it is time to turn all our focus to suppressing the Japanese." Zhang Jing nodded slightly, then picked up the wine glass and raised it catch the wind The first glass of wine at the banquet, "Come, all of you, sir, drink this cup to congratulate Master Zhao and congratulate you on the great plan to destroy the Japanese."
"Congratulations to Master Zhao, and congratulate you on the great plan to destroy the Japanese." One person present All the officials raised their glasses together.
"Thank you very much, Governor Zhang." After Zhao Wenhua finished his drink, he raised his second glass and said loudly, "I have the same purpose as Governor Zhang and all of you, which is to exterminate the Japanese pirates and serve the Holy One. Therefore, I would like to toast you with this glass of wine. Governor Zhang, and My lords, we are also supervising military affairs, so I need your cooperation."
"Of course, we will try our best to help."
A group of officials raised their glasses and expressed their support. Drink it all in one gulp.
In the midst of the banquet, the atmosphere of the Jie Feng Washing Banquet reached its peak, and the banquet was in harmony. (End of this chapter)