Li Yuan picked up the wine bottle and said, "Everyone, today, Erlang's poem is enough to accompany the wine, and it's enough to welcome our hero's triumphant return. Come, everyone, let's toast Official Li and Erlang together. "
"Please!"
Li Yuan picked up the wine bottle and drained it in one gulp.
After the officials in the court heard Li Yuan's words, they pondered for a while and felt that something was wrong. Why was it toasting Du Qi and Li Daen together? It was equivalent to saying that Du Qi was also a meritorious official.
Or rather, this was Li Yuan's intention.
On the surface, in the battle of Yanmen Pass, Li Daen's meritorious service was outstanding, but it could not be separated from Du Qi's preparations. Therefore, Li Yuan let Du Qi compose a poem, and then used this method to include Du Qi, this meritorious official, and then toasted together.
However, no one present stood out to object. They all did as they were told, toasting Du Qi and Li Daen.
Everyone toasted together.
Du Qi and Li Daen naturally returned the toast.
As the banquet started, especially after Li Yuan toasted Li Daen twice in a row, everyone began to toast each other. Most of them toasted Li Daen, and some toasted Du Qi. The atmosphere gradually warmed up.
Especially not long after the banquet started, Li Yuan actually personally went down and specially danced a dance. Needless to say, Li Yuan's dance revealed a vigorous and magnificent atmosphere. It was actually not bad at all.
With this premise, the atmosphere became even more lively.
One by one, the officials began to let go.
Seeing this, Du Qi did not find it strange. This was the style of the Tang dynasty, and it was also brought about by Li Yuan. After all, whether it was the Great Sui or the newly established Tang dynasty, there were actually many customs that continued some of the customs of the Northern and Southern dynasties. They were influenced by the grassland tribes of the Northern Zhou dynasty.
Just as the atmosphere was warm, Li Jiancheng held the wine bottle and strode in front of Du Qi, saying, "County Magistrate Du, come, this crown prince toasts you with a cup of wine. This time, in the battle of Yanmen Pass, you also contributed greatly. "
"Please!"
Li Jiancheng said and drank it in one gulp.
Du Qi stood up and said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is overpraising me. This subject does not deserve such praise."
As he spoke, he picked up the wine bottle and drank.
Li Jiancheng continued, "Today, to welcome Prince Ding Xiang, Imperial Father personally danced a song. He wondered if Du Qi was in the mood to join in and sing a song as well. I heard that your residence has the most famous singer of the Imperial Fragrance Pavilion, Qianxue. Now that you have a beauty in your arms, you listen to music and watch dance every day, so you must be proficient in this. "
Du Qi said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, although I often listen to music, I am not necessarily good at it. Just like how His Highness the Crown Prince also enjoys singing and dancing. Does His Highness the Crown Prince often dance and sing? "
Du Qi had nothing to say to Li Jiancheng.
Both sides were enemies.
And it was an irreconcilable contradiction.
At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on Li Jiancheng and Du Qi. All of the officials in the Imperial Court were shrewd people, and they were all aware of the conflict between the two parties. Now that Li Jiancheng had stepped forward again, things were getting interesting.
Although each and every one of them was still discussing, they were sizing things up and watching the development of the situation.
Li Yuan also took it into his eyes.
However, Li Yuan did not step forward to stop him. After all, in the current situation, this was in front of all the officials in the Imperial Court. If Li Yuan opened his mouth at this time, it would be equivalent to berating Li Jiancheng, and it would affect Li Jiancheng's prestige. Moreover, for the time being, nothing happened. Therefore, Li Yuan let it be for the time being, and did not interfere.
Wei Zheng was also sitting below. When he saw this scene, he frowned.
During this period of time, Li Jiancheng did not make an enemy of Du Qi.
The situation in the Eastern Palace was also not bad.
In particular, the matter of the Eastern Palace taking the initiative to ask to go to war had already been decided. Once spring came, the Eastern Palace would lead the army to go to war, and open the front lines to attack Liu Heita. The good days of the Eastern Palace had just passed a few days ago. Now, Li Jiancheng jumped out again and wanted to mock Du Qi again. This kind of situation made Wei Zheng very worried.
Du Qi was not a kind person.
It was not easy to deal with Du Qi.
Wei Zheng saw this in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. However, in this situation, Wei Zheng could only let it be. He could not intervene at the moment.
Li Jiancheng also noticed that everyone's eyes were focused on him. However, there was no fear or worry on Li Jiancheng's face.
He held the wine bottle and said in a deep voice, "Today, King Ding Xiang returns in triumph and offers tens of thousands of Turkic captives. This is a grand occasion of the Tang dynasty. In such a grand occasion, this Crown Prince is willing to perform a sword dance to congratulate King Ding Xiang. However, after this Crown Prince performs a sword dance, are you willing to sing and dance a song? In short, why don't you perform a song to congratulate King Ding Xiang? "
After hearing this, Li Daen frowned slightly under his calm expression. This was because he realized that although Du Qi was highly regarded by the Emperor, he was targeted by the Crown Prince.
Of course, Li Daen knew about this situation.
However, he did not expect that Li Jiancheng would directly stand out in the main hall and take the field in person.
It was surprising.
Li Daen looked at Du Qi without much worry in his heart. After all, the talent that Du Qi had displayed was not something that could be made difficult with just a few words. Li Daen believed in Du Qi. Moreover, he could also remember this matter and observe the changes in the imperial court.
Du Qi looked around and finally his eyes fell on Li Jiancheng. He sighed and said, "Your Highness has already said so. If I refuse at this time, I'm afraid that Your Highness' prestige will be damaged. After Your Highness performs a sword dance, I will sing a song. "
"Okay!"
Li Jiancheng replied with a smile.
He did not believe that a child like Du Qi would be able to sing any classic songs.
"Sword!"
Li Jiancheng ordered.
Immediately, someone handed over a long sword.
Li Jiancheng took off his outer robe and reached out to take the long sword. He walked to the center of the Ganlu Palace. He held the sword in his right hand and with a stomp of his foot, he already started to perform the sword dance.
Although Du Qi's martial arts were not good, but now, he also started to practice martial arts to strengthen his body. With Du Qi's eyes, he could see that Li Jiancheng's sword dance was actually just learned. Moreover, the place that should be firm was not strong enough, the place that should be soft was not soft enough. It lacked masculinity and softness, there was nothing to admire.
Everyone saw this and did not say anything.
After a long while, Li Jiancheng ended the sword dance. Many courtiers clapped their hands and praised.
After all, it was the crown prince's sword dance.
Li Jiancheng put away the long sword and bowed to Li Yuan. He said, "Father, this son has embarrassed himself."
Li Yuan nodded and said, "You are considerate."
Li Yuan did not say anything else.
Li Yuan's gaze fell on Du Qi. He said, "Erlang, what song are you going to sing for the crown prince's sword dance? This man Z singing at the top of his voice is a very interesting thing. However, I have never heard you sing. "
Very clearly, Li Yuan was much more enthusiastic towards Du Qi and appeared much colder towards Li Jiancheng.
Du Qi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this son also has no choice but to embarrass himself. If there is anything bad, if there is anything inappropriate, Your Majesty must be considerate. You must not mock this kid. Otherwise, I will not sing in the future. "
After all, Du Qi was only thirteen years old.
When he spoke like this, no one said anything. Li Yuan even took Du Qi's words as a child's joke.
Li Yuan stroked his beard and smiled. He said, "Good, good, good. I will not mock you. In short, as long as you sing in celebration, I will be satisfied. This way, you should be satisfied, right? "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Du Qi immediately gave his thanks.
He also walked to the center of the palace. He stood with his side facing Li Jiancheng's direction.
At this moment, all eyes were on him.
All eyes gathered on Du Qi.
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