After listening to Old Liu sing the song, the Spirit Monarch took the lead and shouted,""Good, little brother Yu's singing is too good. Although the people I found have also written a few songs, compared to little brother Yu's songs, it's simply unbearable. Sing another song for us."
Empress Dowager Dong, Empress He, and the others also echoed, asking Old Liu to sing another song.
"Since Your Majesty has said that the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager also want me to sing, then I'll perform another ugly song. I'll sing 'Farewell My Concubine, the Overlord' that I've sung before."”
After he finished speaking, Old Liu sang Farewell My Concubine, which he had sung before.
As expected, he had won the hearts of the audience again, especially the Spirit Monarch. There was no need to mention the excitement in his heart. He had been looking for people everywhere to write new works that were different from the previous ones. It had been several years, but he had not achieved his goal. Today, Liu Bei's two songs had made the Spirit Monarch's heart flutter. He sighed inwardly at his brother's outstanding literary talent. More importantly, he had fulfilled one of his dreams.
Therefore, the Spirit Monarch said to Old Liu,""Brother Yu, I've had people write new songs for several years, but none of them have satisfied me. The two songs you sang today can be said to be unprecedented and unheard of. It can be said that you've opened up a new genre. Brother Yu, from now on, you're also considered a grandmaster. I hope that Brother Yu will come to the palace often. First, we brothers should get closer. Second, you have time to teach your nephew. Third, I hope to hear Brother Yu's new songs often. Brother Yu, don't disappoint me.”
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. As long as there's time, I'll definitely fulfill your wish.”
After chatting for a while, the Spirit Monarch gave Old Liu a waist token that allowed him to enter and leave the palace freely before letting him leave the palace and return to his residence.
After leaving Deyang Palace, Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and several other attendants were waiting for him outside the door. Seeing that Old Liu had finally come out, they hurriedly came forward to welcome him. Although they had already met in the Deyang Palace this morning, they had not introduced each other, so Guo Sheng introduced them to each other again.
After they greeted each other, Zhang Rang said," Xuande, we've helped you a lot in court today. When you go back, send the ten million coins to the Emperor as soon as possible. Lord Guo has already transferred your treasures to us. We thank you on behalf of us. We hope that Xuande will not let the Emperor down in the future. If there's anything in court, we will naturally help. If we need your help, Xuande, you must not refuse."”
"Lord Zhang, you're too kind. I couldn't have achieved what I have today without your help. I've long remembered your kindness and will never forget it. In the future, as long as you need my help, I will do my best and not hesitate.”
"Alright, we can rest assured with Xuande's words. Tomorrow night, we will all go to Beiping Restaurant to support you.”
"Then I'll thank you in advance, sirs. I'll see you tomorrow night.”
The few of them were very close to Old Liu. They sent Old Liu to Nangong Zhuque's door before bidding farewell to him.
The sky was already dark. The servants that he had brought in the morning had been waiting outside the palace for almost…
After a day, Old Liu finally arrived. He quickly went forward and said,"Young Master, you're finally out. Mr. Jian has already sent people to inquire about the news a few times.”
"Do you know where Mr. Jian is now?" Old Liu asked.”
"I heard from the people who came to inquire about the news that Mr. Jian and the generals are in the restaurant.”
"Alright then, we won't return to the residence first. We'll go straight to the restaurant. I also want to see how the preparations are going.”
"Yes, Young Master. I'll bring you there now.”
After getting on the horse and being led by the servant, the two of them arrived at the original Beiping Restaurant after walking for about fifteen minutes.
The signboard of the restaurant had already been changed. Cai Yong had written a new signboard for Old Liu and hung it high above the door. The words " Beiping Restaurant " were written in gold, and it was indeed the work of a master.
Old Liu got off the horse and someone came over to lead the horse to the parking lot. Jian Yong and the others heard the sound of horse hooves outside. They guessed that Old Liu had come. They ran out of the shop and saw Old Liu looking at them with a smile.
"My lord, you saw the emperor today, right? Did he agree to give you the title of provincial governor?" Tell me, I can't wait.”
"Don't worry, we'll talk inside the shop.”
The few of them walked into the hotel together. Seeing Wen Chou scratching his ears and cheeks, Old Liu almost laughed out loud.
When everyone was seated, Old Liu said,""Brothers, today I met the Emperor. Thanks to the Emperor's favor and the help of the ministers and eunuchs, the Emperor conferred upon me the title of Marquis of Zhuo County, Youzhou Provincial Governor and Wuhuan Guard Lieutenant.”
The few of them quickly went forward to greet Old Liu again."Greetings, Provincial Governor."
Old Liu hurriedly said," Brothers, I, Liu Bei, am able to achieve what I am today because of your help. When I return to Youzhou, I will naturally arrange your positions. At that time, I will still need your help. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to protect the Great Han Dynasty from being invaded by foreign races. Also, you don't have to call me Lord. Just call me Lord like before."”
"Yes, my lord," they hurriedly replied.
After that, Old Liu listened to Jian Yong's report. Jian Yong had basically completed all the things that were arranged last night. According to the results of his discussion with his teacher, Lu Zhi, the invitations had been sent out. Moreover, Lu Zhi had also promised to send his two sons to Old Liu's residence from tomorrow onwards to serve Old Liu.
As for the training of the waiters, he had also taught them the contents of the service according to Old Liu's instructions. Now, everyone basically remembered it.
The decorations in the hotel had also been completed. In the lobby on the first floor, the new wine menu had all the dishes that Old Liu had introduced listed on it. The prices were set after Jian Yong and Shopkeeper Wang discussed.
Everyone went to the private room on the third floor and looked at the decoration inside. The private room looked much more elegant with the famous paintings and calligraphy hanging on it. Moreover, the waiter had already changed into the qipao designed by Old Liu. Standing in the corridor on the third floor, when he saw Old Liu and the others coming, he bowed to them and said,"Welcome."
Looking at the girls wearing the cheongsams designed by Old Liu, although there was a layer of cotton added, it was still tailored appropriately, and the girls 'figures were just right. It seemed that the lord's idea was indeed extraordinary.
That night, Old Liu was in the private room. Please…
Everyone had dinner. With the service of the waiters, it was indeed very innovative. Everyone said that the lord was brilliant, and the hotel's business would definitely become more and more prosperous in the future.
On the fifth day of the second month of the fourth year of Guanghe in the Great Han Dynasty, the Zhen family's Beiping Restaurant in Luoyang was renamed Beiping Restaurant and officially opened for business.
However, although it was open for business today, they could not let individual customers in for lunch because Old Liu had already made arrangements for lunch and dinner.
At noon, Old Liu invited the ministers of the imperial court and the local officials of Luoyang. Yesterday, Old Liu had already made a public appearance in the imperial court. Moreover, he was no longer the same as before. He had become a high-ranking official of the imperial court who guarded a region. This caused those officials who had received invitations and had no intention of coming to the hotel to congratulate Old Liu.
There were nearly 200 guests at noon. Those officials with lower positions could only sit in the hall on the first floor. Those who were one level higher than them could eat in the cubicles on the second floor. The private rooms on the third floor were basically filled with the officials of the imperial court.
Although they were dissatisfied with Old Liu's method, when the 20 dishes were served, the guests who had never eaten such delicious food had no objections to Old Liu. Old Liu also raised his wine glass and toasted everyone, making everyone's impression of Old Liu even better.
When the restaurant's signature dish, Beiping Roast Duck, was served, everyone who had eaten it applauded. However, there was only one duck at each table. After a few pieces, that duck was gone.
The lunch lasted until three o'clock in the afternoon before it ended. Old Liu also got to know many officials in the court, including Henan Yin Hejin, Jin Wu Yuan Feng, Yang Biao, Zhu Xi, and others.
In the evening, many eunuchs and imperial relatives invited by Old Liu also came, but there were much fewer than at noon. Among them were Liu Yan, who had already taken office in the court, and Liu Yu, who had just arrived as the provincial governor of Jiaozhou.
As expected, all twelve of them were present. Of course, it was mainly Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong who came forward, so the others naturally came to support Old Liu in order to curry favor with them.
At the banquet, Old Liu, Liu Yan, and Liu Yu were sitting at a table. During the banquet, Old Liu and Liu Yu were talking about how to deal with the foreign tribes. Liu Yu suggested to Old Liu that it was best to deal with the Xianbei and Wuhuan tribes with a policy of appeasement. They could not simply use force to resolve the problem. Otherwise, the war with them would never end.
Although Old Liu also agreed with Liu Yu, he felt that appeasement was only one aspect. More importantly, he had to strengthen his own strength and find a way to disintegrate the foreign forces. He had to use force to intimidate them. When the time was right, he had to eliminate those who opposed the Great Han Dynasty without hesitation. At the same time, he had to move the people of the Great Han Dynasty to their territory and slowly assimilate them.
After hearing Old Liu's thoughts, Liu Yu didn't say anything else. She just fell into deep thought.
The food and wine in the Beiping Restaurant made the guests feast, especially the eunuchs. They ate the food prepared by the imperial kitchen every day. They thought it was the best food in the world, but they didn't expect it to be far inferior to the food in the Beiping Restaurant, whether in terms of taste or appearance.
When they found out that these dishes were all designed by Old Liu, everyone praised Old Liu even more. They all toasted Old Liu. They had already drunk a lot of Old Liu at noon and drank more than two catties of Hebei Old White Gan at night. Finally, after more than half a year in the Han Dynasty, they were drunk for the first time.
Guan Yu and the others sent Old Liu back to the mansion from the restaurant. After putting Old Liu on the bed, they saw that Old Liu was still unconscious. They quickly asked Zhiqing to come over and check if the lord was in danger.
Zhiqing examined him carefully. It seemed that Old Liu had drunk too much and was still not sober. Zhiqing said to everyone,"Generals, the lord has just drunk too much wine. You don't have to worry. When the lord wakes up, he will naturally be fine. I will stay here to take care of him.”
Hearing Zhiqing's words, everyone was relieved and went back to their rooms to sleep. Zhiqing personally went to the kitchen and asked the chef to make a bowl of hangover soup for Old Liu. She carried it to Old Liu's room.
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