So, everyone who had been tempted by food began to feast on their mouths.

After all, palace banquets are different from ordinary banquets. It is impossible to allow those attending the banquet to walk around with their glasses, drinking and shouting, and everyone can only sit at their own dining table and eat dishes quietly. At most, they can raise their glasses to bless each other. However, Emperor Taixiang's words "no need to be restrained" made some leaders completely let go of their modesty, grab the meat in their hands, their mouths are full of oil, and their mouths are whispering, and even drink directly towards the wine pot...

Emperor Taixiang didn't take his chopsticks much. He focused on the guests in the hall. Not only did he not feel disgusted by some people's presumptuous behavior, but he felt interesting. He also pointed to a guest in the hall from time to time and whispered to ask Cao Zhong, who was already standing beside him.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors, Emperor Taixiang stood up and walked off the throne. His actions immediately attracted the attention of everyone who was eating and drinking.

Emperor Taixiang walked to a dining table behind Yang Tongping and stared at the person who stood up to salute. Although he had been watching on the dragon throne for a while, he was still amazed when he got closer: his bright and unparalleled face exuded a heroic temperament, which he had never seen among the concubines in the harem.

Emperor Taixiang calmed down and said in a gentle tone: "My sister, you can lead the Iron Blood Changhemen back to the Great Zhou in thirty years, and make great contributions in the war to arrest rebellions and eliminate the Qiang Rebellion. Not long ago, I heard that you made a vow at the title ceremony that your loyalty is understandable. I am also deeply moved! For this, I want to honor you." After he said that, the eunuch next to him had already brought the golden cup and handed it over.

Ziqiong Ye replied in a humble and arrogant manner: "Master, I am just doing what I should do, and it is not worthy of your praise from you."

"What a good person to do what he should do, and there are successors to protect the country! I believe that the iron-blooded Changhemen will definitely create new glory under your leadership!" Emperor Taixiang stared at Ye Ziqiong's beautiful face and couldn't help but whisper: "I am very glad to recognize you as my pampered sister, but I regret knowing each other too late!"

Ziqiong Ye lowered her head and picked up the wine glass, and said in a deep voice: "Thank you for your kindness! I will lead the Iron Blood Longhe Gate Guard to protect my Dazhou and live up to your expectations!"

"Okay! OK!" Emperor Taixiang happily drank the wine in the golden cup again, watched Ziqiong Ye sit down and lower her head to pick up the dishes, and then walked to the dining table next to her again.

Ye San stood up slowly, clasped his fists and saluted: "Emperor."

"Marquis Fan Yang." Emperor Taixiang looked at the old-fashioned old man in front of him and said with some emotion: "I often heard others tell the heroic stories of the Duke of Guarding the Kingdom and the Duke of Fan Yang leading the Iron Blood Changhemen to fight the Northern Barbarians. Today, I can see the heroes in the story with my own eyes. I am very happy to see you come back! I respect you this cup!"

After Emperor Taixiang finished speaking, he asked the eunuch who was accompanying him to take a brand new wine glass. He filled it himself and handed it to Ye San respectfully, then raised the golden cup and touched it with him.

Ye San was not surprised or happy about what Emperor Taixiang did, and accepted it calmly.

After drinking the wine in the glass, Emperor Taixiang continued: "I hope that Fan Yanghou, you can still serve the country as before and make new achievements!"

"As a citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is natural to be indecisive to serve the country." Ye San said calmly: "It's just that my minister is old and can only assist Master Ye to do something within his ability."

Emperor Taixiang laughed: "There is an old family, as if there is a treasure. Hou Fan Yang underestimated himself too much. Since you said just now, 'World to serve the country, you must not refuse if the court needs it in the future." Emperor Taixiang half-joking, half-seriously threw down this sentence, turned around and walked back to the throne.

The discussion in the hall started again: "The leader of the Iron Blood Changhe Sect is actually a little girl, and she looks so pretty. I wonder if she is married?"

"Don't dream, he is Ye Daxia's granddaughter. He just inherited the title of Duke of the Kingdom of Guarding. He was also considered a pampered sister by the emperor. Do you think she will fall in love with you?!"

"She... no matter how noble she is, she is also a woman, and she is in the martial arts world. The strong are respected in the martial arts world, and I miss you Ailao Mountain--"

"Shut up! You are ignorant and want to die, and you must first see who the old man was."

"Who is it?"

"Shadow Ye San, the most powerful subordinate of Ye Daxia back then, it is rumored that he has already obtained the true teachings of Ye Daxia. His martial arts are not inferior to the two Zen masters of Shaolin. I heard from the people in the general military inspector that the emperor was originally planning to directly designate him as the seventh national protection warrior, but he refused, saying that he wanted to obtain this title through this martial arts conference."

"That old man is so powerful?"

"There are more than one Ye Sanli in the Iron Blood Changhemen! Tang Fangzhuo, the colorful magic arrow, the Luo Dahammer without breaking the long wall, the flying god Zhou Qiao, and the blood chef Geng Po, these four are all the most powerful figures who galloped all over the world in the Iron Blood Changhemen back then, and the first-class masters! Even the young female sect leader also used a wonderful swordsmanship, and I am afraid that you, a small Ailao Mountain, can't beat you."

"Who are you? Do you know so clearly about the Iron Blood Changhemen?"

"At the bottom is Leng Yuntian, the head of the Hanshan Sect in Bashu. Last year, he participated in the Pingqiang War with the Iron Blood Changhemen and witnessed their strength with his own eyes."

"So that's it. It seems that the Iron Blood Changhemen is extremely strong in participating in sect competitions or individual competitions, and they will definitely make a big splash in this martial arts conference!"

"What a shocking sound?! The iron-blooded Changhemen was originally powerful, but it was because they had been away from the Central Plains for decades. Everyone had forgotten it. Now they have returned to glory."

"Yes, it's a good thing for the iron-blooded Changhemen to reappear in the martial arts world. We can also enjoy the joy of seeing Ye Daxia's unique skills in becoming famous in the world. Let's take a look at the two Zen masters of Shadow Ye Shan and Shaolin. Who is more powerful?"

"Yes, yes, it's so exciting compared to the battle between them!"

...

Listening to everyone's discussion, Xue Chang silently stared at the location where Ziqiong Ye was, thinking to himself: I just looked at her for a long time, but I couldn't find her figure. It turned out to be in the innermost part of her side. I wonder when she arrived in Luoyang? Will she go to the palace to participate in a personal competition tomorrow?...

Xue Chang was thinking a lot when suddenly he heard the eunuch in the hall shouting: "Please be quiet!"

After a while, Emperor Taixiang's voice sounded in the hall: "Zen Master Wubei!"

"Emperor." A monk who was wearing a Yunjin cassock, neither tall nor short, neither fat nor thin, stood up under the throne.

"Shaolin is a famous sect in the Great Zhou martial arts world. Over the past 30 years, he has always followed the laws and regulations and obeyed the imperial orders. For many years, he has also actively sent monks from the Arhat Hall to various armies on the northern border to teach soldiers' martial arts and improve their combat capabilities. Now that the northern border is stable, Shaolin has made an indelible contribution. His actions are actually an example of all sects in the martial arts world! Therefore, I decided to increase the organization and land gifts of Shaolin disciples, and have other rewards to demonstrate their achievements. After the palace banquet, the officers of the General Military Office of the General Inspector will explain specific reward rules to the Zen master."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zen Master Wubei never expected that there would be such a good thing to attend a palace banquet. Although his expression remained unchanged after years of meditation, his tone still revealed a hint of joy.

"Please sit down by Zen Master." Emperor Taixiang reached out and signaled to the Shaolin Abbot to sit down, then looked in another direction of the hall and said, "Is the leader of Wuzhaoshen of the Deluo Gang here?"

A middle-aged man stood up on the left side of the hall and bowed in a muffled voice and said, "Master, I'm here."

"Although the Northern Yan and my Great Zhou have always maintained peace, the Xianbei people are barbaric and ignorant. There are often minor conflicts everywhere on the border. My kind people of the Great Zhou are often at a disadvantage. For decades, you led the gang members to actively rescue the injured people, and paid off their blood debts regardless of the hardships. You have made such a big reputation and made the people in the frontier feel at ease. Therefore, I am very impressed by this behavior that is beneficial to the country and the people. Therefore, I decided to increase the organization and land for the gang members to drive the gang members, and give other rewards. After the banquet, the officers of the General Military Office of the General Administration will tell you the specific reward rules..."

"Thank you, the emperor! Long live your life! Long live your life!" Wu Zhaoshen was overjoyed and praised him.

"The leader of the Iron Gaang Buxiangyin Gang." Emperor Taixiang continued to shout.

"Emperor!" A strong man with a rough appearance and a rather thick voice stood up.

"Bandits have always been rampant on the northwest border, and they are fierce and cunning, and they are like wind. The court has no choice but to do this. However, after many ways to wander around and work tirelessly, the Bu Gang Master united the Chang'an Horse Gang, Xifeng Horse Gang, and Wantong Escort Agency to proactively declare war on these brutal bandits. After years of hard work, the Northwest bandits are no longer as rampant as in previous years. Given your achievements, I have decided to increase the gang organization and land donation for the Tiedan Horse Gang, and also reward the Chang'an Horse Gang, Xifeng Horse Gang, and Wantong Escort Agency. After the palace banquet, the officers of the General Military Office..."

After Emperor Taixiang finished speaking, three people stood up in the hall and saluted him and thanked him together.

"The leader of the Mengzhu Sect of Xuanyin Sect."

"Emperor, I... I'm here." Meng Zhu stood up in a hurry, subconsciously covering her thighs with her hands, completely losing the frivolity she had when she teased Xue Chang just now.

Xue Chang was surprised: Could this seemingly unreliable leader of Xuanyin Sect also make contributions?

However, Emperor Taixiang said loudly: "There are many barbarians in the southern border, and they do not understand the sinicization. The Xuanyin Cult has been rooted there for decades, and has tirelessly educated the local natives, making them admire the court and made great contributions to the stability of the southern border! The southern border is vast and sparsely populated, and the Xuanyin Cult does not lack land, and there is never any personnel restrictions. Therefore, I decided to give the Xuanyin Cult a large amount of material rewards. After the banquet, the Meng Cult can discuss with the officers of the General Military Office, list the material list, and submit it to me for approval."

"Your Majesty, you are so good! So generous!" Meng Zhu shouted excitedly.
Chapter completed!