Zhi Xuan

Zhi Xuan's premonition came true.

In the next few hunts, he returned with full rewards every time, and in the last hunt he even hunted a fierce tiger.

The situation at that time was that he and Zhao Hao were chasing the herd of deer together, each eyeing a stag, not wanting a male tiger to jump out of the way and pounce on the herd of deer.

Needless to say, the arrow pierced through the male tiger's neck, and it was extremely accurate.

The soldier carried the male tiger back, took off the bronze arrow from the prey's neck, raised his hands above his head, and said loudly: "Your Majesty is mighty!"

"Cai!" The soldiers of Xiyuan Kingdom shouted in unison, the momentum was astonishing.

The envoys from various countries who participated in the hunting were all amazed.Thinking of all the rumors about Zhixuan, if they were all true and not exaggerated, such a situation would not be surprising.

After the hunt, the team went to the altar, and the tiger Zhixuan hunted and the bear Zhao Hao killed were sacrificed to the gods together.

Accompanied by the witch's blessing, Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao stepped off the chariot, climbed up to five high platforms in turn, and worshiped in all directions.

The two are dressed in long cannons and jade belts around their waists, one is black and the other is red.

The jade color on the crown is crystal clear, and the colorful pearls are shining brightly.

Sacrifice is the most important part of the whole wedding ceremony. Under the high platform, the dignitaries of the two countries all wore bean uniforms, and the envoys of various countries also dressed up to participate in this grand sacrifice.

A bonfire was lit around the high platform, and the pyre was built up to three meters high.

The witches of the two countries are not afraid of the cold wind, bare their upper body, imitate the roar of a beast, and throw torches at the same time, igniting the pyre in one fell swoop.

The flames were blazing, and four huge bonfires guarded the altar, illuminating the surroundings of the altar like daylight.

The witch fell on the ground, raised his hands high, and recited the sacrificial words.Then he jumped up, jumped around the flames, and started another round of prayers.

The sound of drums rumbled, and the big drum made of animal skin was lifted out. The strong soldiers held drum hammers made of animal bones and beat them vigorously under the firelight.

The sounds of drums and prayers merged into one, lingering around the altar, crushing the gust of wind, and hitting everyone's ear drums, which was soul-stirring.

Zhi Xuan memorized every detail of the etiquette, and he bowed down in accordance with the etiquette without the need for his clan to remind him.This made the Bei'an Guozong people standing on the steps very surprised, while the Xiyuan Guozong people raised their heads high and felt proud.

The sound of drums lasted for more than half an hour, and the sound of horns joined in, and the whole sacrifice reached its climax.

Wu Ba's voice was high-pitched, and the high-pitched voice pierced the clouds and cracked the stones.

The patriarch on the steps picked up the jade cup and sent it to Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao.

"drink!"

Accompanied by the tune in Zong's mouth, Zhi Xuan held up the jade cup with both hands, and drank with Zhao Hao.

In the cup is wine made from grain, which is extremely precious and can only be drunk during major sacrifices.The wine has not been filtered, and it is slightly turbid when it is stored in the cup. When it is drunk, the taste of the wine is really ordinary, with a sour taste, and it has another strange taste because of the incorporation of animal blood.

In short, even though he was prepared, Zhi Xuan couldn't help frowning, and swallowed it with force.

After drinking the sacrificial wine with difficulty, Zhi Xuan put down his cup, bowed to Zhao Hao, and turned around again to worship the world.

The jade rewarded by the King of People was carried out, and the dowry of the two people was also carried out, bypassing the altar one by one.

There were so many things that it was impossible to carry them out in boxes, so we had to make a compromise and replace them with a piece of jade, a piece of gold, a piece of silk, a handful of grain, and a head of livestock.Even so, the circling team still couldn't see the end at a glance, which shows how rich the family background of the two is.

When the procession approached, seeing the gold, jade and grain held by the servants and maidservants, the envoys from all over the world gasped.They were even more shocked when they found that there were bow and arrow leather armors in the team, which symbolized the army of weapons.

Zhixuan is the king of the Xiyuan Kingdom, Zhao Hao is the Minister of Bei'an, and will be the Minister of State in the future. The marriage of the two represents the alliance between the two countries, which is stronger than the hunting alliance.As a result, the status of the four major vassal states may be reshuffled.

After the sacrifice, there is a banquet.

The banquet venue has already been prepared, and it is in the newly completed Monarch's Mansion.

The main hall in the mansion is spacious enough to accommodate thousands of people.Seats can also be set up in front of the hall, the curtain can be opened, and a bonfire can be lit, so that you can also have a banquet and celebrate together.

Everyone returned to the city, walking all the way through the long street, with paved stone slabs under their feet, and dug canals on both sides of the road.On the opposite side of the canal are rows of square walls. Behind the walls stand orderly stone houses with sporadic lights flickering, but most of them are still empty.

Long before the team entered the city, soldiers took the lead and set up torches by the roadside.

The fire illuminates the long street and dispels the darkness, like a distant galaxy falling into the mortal world.Walking through, many people were amazed.

The envoys from various countries marveled at the ingenuity of the city, but Zhi Xuan nodded secretly. When he decided to build a new city, he would add street lamps in the city, illuminate it with candles, and then set up watchmen, hoping to complete it in one step.

When the team arrived at the Monarch's Mansion, the clans got off the bus one after another and entered the mansion by roll call.

The musicians gathered at the back of the hall, and when the chime bells sounded, everyone immediately lifted their spirits, looked at Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao, and once again marveled at the grandeur of the wedding.

At the beginning, chime bells were used as sacrificial vessels, a set of three, and were used for sacrifices by kings.Later, the king rewarded the meritorious princes, increasing from three to six, and then to nine.The use also changed accordingly, from simple sacrificial ritual vessels to musical instruments, which began to appear in major celebrations.

Due to the particularity of chime bells, most of the vassal states cannot make up a set. Only the four major vassal states can be used for sacrificial ceremonies, but they will not show it to others easily.

Among the other vassal states, only Mo State is an exception.

The ancestors of the Mo family were very generous. They followed the king to fight in the north and south, and received many rewards. Among them, there are three chime bells, which will be played when the monarch succeeds to the throne and when he gets married.

It is precisely because of this background that the Mo country can sit on wealth and survive to this day.Otherwise, being sandwiched between the two major vassal states, and being coveted by many middle-level countries, it is not a joke to survive solely on the monarch.

Amidst the sound of music, everyone sat down one after another.

Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao are at the top. Given their identities, Zhi Xuan is on the right and Zhao Hao is on the left.

The first ones under the two were Su Hu and Xian Bao, followed by the ministers of their own country, and after that came the congratulatory envoys of various countries.

There are not enough seats in the hall, some people must sit outside the hall.Fortunately, there are curtains to block the wind, there are braziers every few steps, and there are torches and bronze lamps beside the table to illuminate, which is not much different from the inside of the hall.

The music came to an end, delicacies were served one by one, and there were fine wines in jars.The wine is brewed from fruits, and when the mouth of the urn is opened, the smell of wine is intoxicating, with a faint sweetness.

The doctor from Zhongdu City felt familiar. After scooping the wine into the cup, looking at the bright color, he finally remembered that this is not the fine wine sold by Wang Zihuai's men, which attracted the Zhongducheng clan to rush to buy it.

So this wine comes from Xiyuan Country?

Regardless of what people from Zhongdu City thought, when the food was served, Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao toasted together and invited everyone to drink together.

After the three cups, the music played again, ethereal like a fairy sound.

The maidservants in colored skirts walked into the hall accompanied by the music, with their waists slung and arms raised high, dancing like weak willows supporting the wind, with endless charm and charm.

Everyone at the banquet had no time to enjoy the singing and dancing. Most of them were attracted by the food, and they couldn't stop when they picked up the chopsticks.As they ate, they were filled with amazement that there was such a delicious dish in the world, and a dish of fish soup was so delicious, which completely shattered their cognition.

The ingredients for the banquet are checked by government orders, and the cooks are mainly people brought by Zhi Xuan.

The specifications of the dishes strictly follow the etiquette system, but the ingredients and methods are quite different.

Add a few more seasonings to the roasted meat stew, and the taste will be improved to a higher level.Especially the stewed meat, which is stewed so crispy in the pot that it can be pulled off the bone with a light tug, and the gravy bursts instantly when it is eaten in the mouth. Even the big clan has never tasted such deliciousness.

The fish soup was an eye-opener for everyone.

The fish is more than one meter long, all the fish bones are removed, the fish meat is pounded into mince, and made into the original version of fish balls, which are added to the soup and boiled. The taste is beyond imagination.

Tofu is even made into flowers.

After pressing out relatively tough tofu, the chef used his brains and came up with frequent tricks. He even learned how to fry without a teacher. It was simply out of control.

There are several fried dishes at the banquet, such as tofu, fish, venison, chicken and even boiled eggs. As long as they can be fried, they will be used as ingredients, and the best ones will be served on the table, and several dishes of dipping sauce will be prepared. Delicious, everyone is hooked.

The staple food at the banquet is also unique.

Since the advent of stone mills, husking grain has become easy.In addition to steamed rice, steamed cakes, steamed buns, and steamed buns with big fillings appeared on the table.

Mantou Baozi shouldn't have appeared at this time, but Zhixuan's chef, Ru Ru, got through the two veins of Ren and Du, and learned the Tathagata palm overnight, so he can always draw inferences from one instance.

Not only that, but the chefs often get together to discuss, exchange experiences and ponder over each other.After pondering and pondering, there are tofu and fermentation methods, and various dishes made of tofu are served on the table, and various noodle staple foods emerge as the times require.

Zhi Xuan has also eaten noodles boiled in kitchen broth, so he worked hard, and it is estimated that ramen is not a problem.

The food that Zhi Xuan was accustomed to was completely novel to everyone, even worse than three animals and five tripods.As a result, the singing and dancing at the banquet was changed three times, and the maid was replaced by a majestic man. Everyone didn't notice it, and they all focused on the food without raising their heads.

After today, as the teams of envoys return to the country one after another, the reputation of the food and wine at the banquet will also spread. Not surprisingly, discerning caravans will surely follow one after another.

Popularity continues to gather, but also worry about the economic development?

The economic development and the prosperity of the city will inevitably attract more people.

This is a virtuous circle, as long as the opening is opened, everything will develop rapidly in the predetermined direction.

The host and guests enjoyed the whole banquet.

It wasn't until late at night that everyone broke up and left.

The alcohol content is not high, but the stamina is a bit strong. Many people are overwhelmed with alcohol. They staggered when they left the table, and they barely stood still after being supported by their companions. They did not make a fool of themselves in public.

After everyone left, Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao also went to the apse.

According to the etiquette system, there will be several days of celebration in the city.After the celebration, the two had to summon their envoys.The celebration is not complete until they leave.

After entering the back hall, Zhi Xuan waved back the maids and servants, took off the jade crown, suddenly felt his scalp relax, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.Just as he was about to untie his belt, there was a sudden sound behind him.

The hand on the belt paused, and Zhixuan's expression was subtle.

After being busy these days, he almost forgot that this is not a ceremony, but his wedding!

Turning around, I saw Zhao Hao standing three steps away, looking at him with a strange expression, as if he wanted to laugh but was holding back.

Zhi Xuan deliberately looked at the other party's eyes, raised his eyebrows and said, "Laugh if you want to, don't hold back."

Not surprisingly, the two will live together for the rest of their lives.Although they don't face each other every day, it's really hard for people to be tense when they meet.

Now that you're married, it's better to be honest.

It doesn't involve their own interests, some things don't need to be concealed, wouldn't it be better to let yourself relax?

After Zhixuan finished speaking, Zhao Hao really laughed out loud.The laughter spread outside the hall, and the eunuch who had served him all the year round couldn't help being curious about what made the young master laugh.

Zhao Hao laughed happily, and Zhi Xuan was also infected. He walked over with a smile, grabbed the red hair band, untied it neatly, and took off the jade crown on his head.

The black hair is like a waterfall, like a crow's feather.

Zhi Xuan picked up a strand, the cool and smooth touch reminded him of the top silk.

Zhao Hao grabbed his wrist, retrieved his own hair, held a lock of his hair under Zhi Xuan's surprised gaze, dexterously twisted his long fingers, and woven the black hair into knots.

"Bringing hair with you will make you happy."

Zhi Xuan blinked, understood the meaning of the conversation, burst into a smile, clasped Zhao Hao's hand holding the hair knot, and clasped the back of his head with the other hand, pressing down gently with the palm.When the other party bows his head, seal it with a kiss.