Wu Meiniang proclaims herself queen

In the sixth year of Yonghui's reign, Wu Meiniang became queen.

At the canonization ceremony.

Wu Meiniang has changed from the simple and elegant palace dress of the past. Today she is wearing a phoenix crown and harem that is as red as the clouds. She has light make-up, and her eyebrows are painted in Tang Dynasty. Her whole person is more and more gorgeous and majestic.

The person in charge of the ceremony read out the ceremony of acceptance and led Wu Meiniang through the process.

The courtiers watched the ceremony with different expressions.

Zhao Wujiang, Changsun Wuji and other prime ministers stood in front of the ministers, with a smile on his face.

From now on, Wu Meiniang will be the real queen. Her mother will honor the world, and the emperor and empress will begin to share the same dynasty.

The process of canonizing a queen is cumbersome, with many red tapes, and the officials are tired of watching the ceremony.

Zhao Wujiang narrowed his eyes slightly and called his old Beibi system.

[Ding! Wu Meiniang’s current luck value: 3000 points.

Note: After the Wu clan is called, your luck will rise sharply!]

Sure enough, Zhao Wujiang tried to use the system to check when Wu Meiniang claimed the throne, and found that Wu Meiniang's luck value had increased by nearly a thousand points.

Ten thousand points of luck are the gifts of the great emperor. Nowadays, Wu Meiniang is not particularly rich, with only three thousand points, but she can still be regarded as the person with the most luck in the world.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining luck value: 100 points

The current luck value is 590 points.

Note: After assisting Wu Meiniang, you will receive a luck reward]

The mechanical sound of the system came. When he started the Mingjun Health Plan in the Royal Study Room, he had already gained 100 points, and now he has gained another 100 points. Although it is not much, the victory is to proceed step by step.

"Master Zhao, I heard that you are hosting a banquet for the ministers today?" Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice, his expression unclear.

As soon as he said these words, Lai Ji, Li Ji and other prime ministers beside him also looked sideways and looked at Zhao Wujiang, thinking that this boy was originally just a young man with high spirits, but now he was a little arrogant and actually entertained all the ministers.

Zhao Wujiang nodded. This was what he told the ministers when he met them outside the palace gate this morning.

Recently, many ministers have been hosting banquets to invite him, and he has invited them all at once to meet with everyone.

The reason is incidental.

It's because the purpose of this banquet is to do two things first.

The first thing is that Hebei Province has been experiencing drought for several months, and it is difficult for the people to harvest grains. The Jiedushi of Hebei Province has been using granaries to store grains based on the principle that his own business is his own. As long as he survives this drought, he will definitely be awarded by the Tang Dynasty.

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It's a pity that the Tang Dynasty conquered the Western Turks.

Although Hebei Road is not close to the Western Turks, it is close to the Turks.

There were still remnants of the Turks, and in order to prevent a fire in the backyard, the imperial court sent troops to guard Hebei Road, and they happened to find out about it.

The purpose of Zhao Wujiang's dinner is to raise funds for disaster relief, which is also a charity dinner.

The second thing is to fight for war. Fighting consumes a lot of national power, and almost every courtier's family is extremely rich. Zhao Wujiang naturally found a way to dig out some of it.

However, Zhao Wujiang did not specify the purpose, he only mentioned a banquet, so that some courtiers would not have to pay for it, pretending to be sick, etc.

Changsun Wuji said coldly: "When I was still prime minister, I hosted a banquet for my colleagues. Now Mr. Zhao is qualified to be a third-rank official. I'm afraid it's too early, right?"

Zhao Wujiang did not answer Changsun Wuji's words, but asked himself: "Then Master Changsun, are you coming?"

"snort!"

Changsun Wuji snorted coldly, "Do you think I will come?"

"Lord Changsun will definitely come!" Zhao Wujiang was sure, with a smile on his face.

"I, Zhangsun Wuji, need to give you Zhao Wujiang face?" Zhangsun Wuji sneered.

Zhao Wujiang chuckled lightly, looked at Wu Meiniang who was about to complete the process, put his hands in his sleeves, turned around calmly, and said lightly, "I'll wait for you tonight!"

If the courtiers were not quarreling with each other's words at this moment, it would be like the love words of two intimate people.

Changsun Wuji looked at Zhao Wujiang's leaving back, his eyes flickered, and asked Li Ji who was standing aside.

"Are you going to the banquet tonight?"

Li Ji smiled like a fox and said hey, "I think so."

"Oh?" Changsun Wuji narrowed his eyes, "You should give this boy some face!"

"As for your eldest son, Sun Wuji, he stands tall and can see far away, but he often cannot see clearly what is in front of him. Why does Zhao Wujiang arouse people's fear? Because when he does things, he sometimes depends on his mood and sometimes on his purpose.

And you just don't know when he looks at his mood and when he looks at his purpose.

For example, this dinner party, do you think it depends on the mood or the purpose?" Li Ji said with a smile.

Changsun Wuji was unsure for a moment, but since he had just said the harsh words, it was naturally impossible for him to go.

"What purpose does Zhao Wujiang have? It's just to show off his recent power! A dinner to show off his power!"

When Li Ji heard what Changsun Wuji said, he smiled and shook his head: "He is good at power, but not greedy for power. He is different from you, so why should you judge him with your own mind?"

"Li Ji!" Changsun Wuji shouted angrily, attracting the attention of others.

Li Ji laughed without any anger: "Is something wrong?"

Chengdong Restaurant, Zuixiang Restaurant.

It is now the largest restaurant in Chang'an City.

It is said that the restaurant owner has an elder brother who is an official in the court and holds a high position.

For example, Zhu Youci, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and another example are the guests of the prince.

Tonight, Zuixianglou ushered in the biggest banquet of the year: Secretary Zhao Wujiang hosted a banquet for the courtiers.

The lights are brightly lit, and lanterns are hung all over the Zuixiang Tower.

Many courtiers came in carriages. Even though the mansion was very close and only a few steps away, everyone had a carriage and they couldn't lose face.

Zhao Wujiang rode his horse, the bell rang, and in his arms was little Miaomiao.

Both the master and the apprentice were wearing ink-like clothes. Xiao Miaomiao's braids were tied into high buns on both sides of her head by Wang Yanning this morning, like a little Nezha.

When we arrived at Zuixiang Tower, the first floor was already filled with gifts, all of which were given to Zhao Wujiang by the ministers.

Jewelry, yellow and white objects, strange rocks, calligraphy and painting treasures, etc.

When the ministers saw Zhao Wujiang, they all greeted him with courtesy. Zhao Wujiang shuttled among the crowd and found that Changsun Wuji had not come, but Li Ji and other prime ministers had already arrived.

After greeting each other, they walked to the second floor.

Zuixiang Tower is called a building, but in fact it is more appropriately called a palace.

It occupies a large area, and the banquets and drinks on the second floor are separated by screens.

Now that the screen is removed, several large tables of courtiers can drink together.

There were only some simple snacks on the table, and the banquet dishes had not yet been served.

Zhao Wujiang stood up slowly. As the protagonist tonight, he began to deliver a speech.

He talked endlessly and said some words of thanks to his colleagues for their compliments.

The atmosphere was peaceful and joyful for a moment, and then Zhao Wujiang changed the subject.

"I, Mr. Zhao, have already registered all the gifts given by my colleagues. I am very aware of this friendship and I am very grateful for your love! At the same time, I would also like to thank you for the many victims of the disaster in Hebei Province!"

As soon as Zhao Wujiang said this, most of the officials were confused.

He explained with a smile: "The news from Hebei Province has already spread, and all my colleagues will know the news by tomorrow at most.

Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is becoming more prosperous, and those of us in Chang'an City can feel it deeply!

However, there is a severe drought in Hebei Province this year. If the Jieduzhi had not made plans over the years, I am afraid that he would have asked the imperial court for help!

Now the war is about to break out, and it will be difficult for the people of Hebei Province."

Zhao Wujiang spoke slowly: "With the war approaching, the soldiers need more supplies of food and grass, and the national treasury is in trouble. If the funds from the treasury are diverted, alas,

So at today’s dinner, Mr. Zhao is here to raise donations, part of which will go to the national treasury to support the war effort, and part of which will be turned into money and food to send to Hebei Province.”

Everyone froze on the spot, calling Zhao Wujiang treacherous in their hearts.

Call the minister over first and then talk about it. Who dares to run away in front of Zhao Wujiang?
Chapter completed!