GBP Chapter 264 At the Banquet
Chapter 264 At the Banquet
Jin Zekang was intelligent and patient from a young age, and he was also good at making use of all available resources.
If such a person cannot see into their own heart and does not understand what they truly want, they will keep demanding, thus harming themselves and others.
They usually don't end up with a good outcome.
Jin Zekang, however, has carved out his own niche in this arena.
He has a clear mind and isn't so arrogant as to think everyone else is a fool.
Jiang Xinyu and Bao Beibei are not the kind of people who can be won over with money or power; the only way to have a pleasant collaboration is to exchange sincerity for sincerity.
He didn't force Bao Beibei to wear women's clothing, and even instructed the housekeeper to send him a lot of clothing fabric and jewelry.
For example, at today's banquet, Bao Beibei's clothes, though not elaborate, were made of expensive and luxurious fabrics.
The bright red dress with gold flecks was particularly eye-catching, sparking much discussion among the ladies.
Even in relatively open modern times, the terms "adopted brother" and "adopted sister" are highly ambiguous, let alone in conservative ancient times.
The regent suddenly gained a foster sister, leading many to mistakenly believe she might be the future regent's wife.
Bao Beibei is very satisfied with this identity.
This way, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble and small talk, and you can sit in the front row next to Xiaoyudian.
As family members of the two rulers of the Great Jin Dynasty, they were considered to be of equal status.
Even if they have some interaction, it's normal; others will just see it as the wife's diplomacy and won't delve too much into their relationship.
Prince Tosai felt that his wolf god was playing a joke on him.
Just when he had decided to forget about the beauty and focus on his career, the person he had been searching for suddenly appeared, and was sitting diagonally opposite him.
what is this?
No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to find anything, and you won't be able to find it without any effort at all?
But no matter what, the Wolf God's blessing, though late, has finally arrived. Today is truly his good day, a day of success in both love and career.
There's no need for much trouble; just add a condition for marriage to her as the final step, and you can bring this beauty into your arms.
If he originally wanted Jiang Xinyu's heart to be nine-tenths full, now it has risen to twelve-tenths.
Those who can sit in the front row of this banquet hall are basically members of the royal family.
The current young emperor has no empresses or concubines, so it's inconvenient for the imperial concubines to participate. It's highly likely that this girl is a princess or a noblewoman.
If we could marry her, it would be a powerful ally in the future.
Whether the woman was willing or not was not even within his consideration.
Women are simply women; at home they obey their fathers, and after marriage they obey their husbands.
Even his aunt, who was known as a female war goddess, obeyed her father's wishes and got married.
No matter how fierce someone is, if you put in a little effort to coax them, there's nothing you can't win over.
Even if you're not on the same page as him at first, it doesn't matter, once you have a child, you'll be completely tied down.
A mother's strength is boundless; she will even help herself plan for her children's sake.
Even at the Feast at Hongmen, courtesy was always given before resorting to force.
Palace maids and eunuchs served dishes in turn, while a dozen or so elegantly dressed dancers danced gracefully in the center of the hall.
No one expects to be full at such a banquet; the dishes are all exquisite and elaborate, and mostly cold dishes.
Once the dance is over, it's time to talk. Whether you want to talk about serious matters or flattery, you dare to say it at this time.
The emperor, as the supreme ruler, controlled the overall situation.
Good news, haha, let's have a good laugh, say a few more words, and then the music continues and the dancing continues.
If they don't want to talk to you, they'll just make up an excuse to change the subject.
Most of the time, they use the excuse that the next program is good to upload it first, occupying time so that their own people can hurry up and come up with a countermeasure.
Although Jin Zeyu is young, he is intelligent from a young age, and Jin Zekang has taught him how to deal with it in advance, so he is doing quite well so far.
After the song and dance, he even picked up a glass of water and said a few polite words, which made Old Chen below nod repeatedly.
No wonder the regent was willing to forgo the throne to support this young prince.
He certainly possesses the qualities of a wise ruler, and his future is undoubtedly limitless.
Tose had no interest in whether the young emperor was good or not. After thanking the Great Jin for their hospitality, he went straight to the point.
The first principle of negotiation is to not show weakness when you're being taken advantage of.
They came to ask for food and money, but they shouldn't mention that first; instead, they should demonstrate their strength.
They need to let the Great Jin know that the Quanrong are not to be trifled with, so that asking for things again will not be a "request" but a "demand".
Although it's just a difference of one word, the meaning is completely different.
"Requesting" is like begging for food; if someone is in a good mood and throws you some scraps, you have to be grateful.
If you're unhappy, you'll get nothing; you won't gain anything, and you'll lose both face and substance.
But the "requirements" are different.
To put it nicely, it's really about taking advantage of the situation if they don't give you a heads-up. It's about getting real benefits and showing off.
They're just being hypocritical after getting a good deal.
After saying his polite words, the young emperor put down his wine glass, removed the cork, and then raised it up again.
"After appreciating the songs and dances of the Great Jin Dynasty, I felt they were lacking. What's the point of this weak and decadent music?"
Although His Majesty the Emperor is young, he is still a man, and a man should see what men should see.
"I have also brought a song and dance from the Quanrong to congratulate Your Majesty on your ascension to the throne."
Jin Zeyu knew that the Quanrong had come with ill intentions, and when they said they would offer songs and dances, he looked at the Regent.
Jin Zekang nodded almost imperceptibly.
there is always a solution to a problem.
No matter what the secrets of his show are, there's no reason not to let people participate; otherwise, it would seem like they're afraid.
It's just singing and dancing; how can you expect it to be anything special?
Having received his elder brother's approval, Jin Zeyu spoke loudly like a little adult.
"Every country's songs and dances have their own unique cultural connotations and artistic value."
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Prince Tosai's words were too biased.
However, since Prince Tosai cannot appreciate the refined art of my Great Jin, then let me see the songs and dances of the Quanrong.
It wasn't easy for you to travel all this way."
Jin Zeyu's response was quite brilliant, which is rare for someone his age.
This shows that Tosai's behavior of belittling the songs and dances of the Great Jin Dynasty was not only uncivilized, but also that he was like a wild boar that cannot eat fine chaff and does not understand high art.
Finally, they pointed out that you came all the way here to congratulate us, not that we invited you, and that you didn't need to act so superior.
Tosai never expected that a little kid could be so eloquent and able to hit the nail on the head, and finally began to take this little emperor seriously.
He originally didn't take the emperor seriously, thinking that the Great Jin Dynasty was just a power struggle between the regent and the marquis, who had put a little boy as a puppet.
Unexpectedly, he underestimated his opponent.
With this little brat's intelligence, if he were allowed to grow up, he would definitely be a major threat to the Quanrong.
But that’s fine too.
An emperor who is wise enough will not want to be controlled by others. Whether it is a regent or a marquis, they are all stumbling blocks on his path to ruling personally.
Whether the two emperors unite to replace one or the young emperor unites with one to destroy the other, the Great Jin Dynasty is sure to have some exciting developments from now on.
As for the idea that a harmonious relationship between ruler and ministers prevents internal strife?
Haha, it's obvious that this situation is impossible.
Who would want to give up something as alluring as power?
Tosai, who thought he had discovered the flaws of the Great Jin Dynasty, did not bother to argue with a mere child.
He clapped his hands to signal the Quanrong's song and dance to begin, but his eyes darted back and forth between the young emperor, the regent, and the Marquis of Zhenguo.