I'm a big dick

Chapter 265
In fact, Zhu Youxiao knew better than anyone else that Daming was already in decline, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was dying.Although the external enemies must be eliminated, internal problems are the main reason for the demise of Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, stabilizing the external market, creating conditions for him to clean up the internal evils, and buying time are the strategies he has always adhered to.

What's more, he is also a layman when it comes to war.As long as you can know people to be good at their duties, and give enough money, food and material support, and don't order blindly, it is a more responsible approach.

Today is New Year's Eve, and the emperor will have a good year.

Jiannu may have already arrived at the city of Ningyuan, you still want to have a good year, isn't your heart too big?
Zhu Youxiao felt that it was useless to worry and worry. The salary was sufficient, and the cannons and guns were also the most advanced. He also considered that the officers and soldiers ate dumplings, so he was enough to be the emperor!

I have prepared everything that needs to be prepared, and I have given instructions to worry about everything. Why don't you let me, my wife, and my sisters have a New Year's Eve reunion dinner and have a Spring Festival party?
As night fell, the reunion dinner in Qianqing Palace had already begun.The queen, three concubines, and three imperial sisters, sitting around the big table, really feel like a family reunion.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the little Soaper who was dressed as a little palace maid and followed Zhang Yuer, and smiled and told the palace servants: "Give Waner a seat."

"Thank you Long Live Long En." Zhang Wan'er kowtowed to thank her, and sat down in the chair brought by the palace man. Now she could clearly see that the table was full of food!

"My lord, did you build this table?" Zhang Yu'er reached out to touch the big rotating disc inside, and asked with a smile.

Zhu Youxiao nodded triumphantly, and said with a smile: "While eating and walking around, you can eat all the dishes on the table. They are all from my family, and it's Chinese New Year, so be more casual."

Concubine Wang Liang looked at Zhang Yu'er's stomach, and then secretly touched her own, her eyes couldn't hide the envy and jealousy.

"Whale meat?!" The Eighth Princess Zhu Huiti stared curiously at the nameplate next to the dish, and asked, "Is it that big fish in the sea?"

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "It's the kind of very big fish, some of which are bigger than a boat! This is winter, and it must be chilled so that it can be shipped fresh from overseas. However, smoked whale meat , and will be sold on the market in the future.”

As he said that, he raised his wine glass, looked around, waited for everyone to hold their glasses, and then said with a smile: "I don't want to make a long speech, the Chinese New Year reunion is just to celebrate, I wish you all the best in the new year." , happiness. Come, drink wins."

"Drink wins." Everyone responded with a smile and drank the wine in their glasses.

Zhu Youxiao took a mouthful of food and ate it into his mouth, smiled and waved his hands, "You can do whatever you want, there is no need to be formal."

The banquet had just begun, and Wang Tiqian stood at the bottom, responsible for turning the tables with a flattering smile on his face.

This is not something ordinary people can do. The timing must be grasped well, and the range of rotation should not be too large.The leader picks up the food and you switch tables, do you still want to do it?
"This whale meat is quite tender, like veal." Zhu Youxiao held a piece to the queen Zhang Yan beside him, and said, "It's too expensive to deliver fresh ones, and I've told them to stop."

Zhang Yan nodded with a smile and said, "Long live the wise man. Just try something new, it's best to stop the waste of money and people."

Zhu Youxiao chuckled, and didn't say anything about his plan to have people use saltpeter to make ice to keep it fresh.It's not for my own tongue, but to find more ways for the rich to spend a lot of money.

Stimulating the economy, luxury consumption is also one of them.For example, mirrors, glass windows to be promoted, and expensive seafood are for the rich to consume.

Guan Zi once said that the firewood burned by the rich should be carved into patterns, which can provide more jobs and feed the poor!
Of course, this kind of economic concept is not understandable by ordinary people. Extravagance and waste of money are the most commonly used criticism labels.

It is very convenient to turn the table, and you can get the dishes as soon as you reach out.The eighth princess and Zhang Wan'er have short arms, so it takes a little effort, but there are court ladies who pass the dishes to wait on them!

The silk and bamboo wind music sounded, and the Jiaofang Division began to perform court songs and dances.

In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, mainly after Wu Zong, court singing and dancing were divided into two forms, one was singing and dancing for etiquette, and the other was court singing and dancing for emperors to appreciate.

Strictly speaking, the latter no longer belongs to the scope of court singing and dancing, but is no different from folk singing and dancing.

Zhu Youxiao prefers this kind of folk, popular, and highly ornamental singing and dancing.The so-called elegant music, apart from the etiquette effect, really has no merits.

When it comes to Jiaofangsi, many people may think that it is an official brothel, full of official prostitutes.

In fact, this is not accurate, at least not the accurate situation of Jiaofang Division.

Since Ming Chengzu Zhu Di's success in the battle of Jingnan, the wives and daughters of political opponents have been relegated to the Jiaofang Division one after another as a punishment, which has greatly increased the number of prostitutes in the Jiaofang Division.

After the mid-Ming Dynasty, in order to clarify the social atmosphere and guide people to be good, the Jiaofang Division was greatly restricted, and the number of officials...prostitutes was greatly reduced.

But they were replaced by private...prostitutes, and they were out of control.

But the Jiaofang Division has a great reputation, and there are musicians, the kind who can perform arts without selling themselves.Moreover, if you have more opportunities to get in touch with the upper class and celebrities in the Jiaofang Division, your social status will increase.

Therefore, many famous... prostitutes are registered in the Jiaofang Division, and even cost a lot of money.For example, Qinhuai famous...prostitutes, Li Xiangjun, Gu Hengbo, Bian Yujun, Chen Yuanyuan, etc., were naturalized in the Jiaofang Division of the Nanjing Ministry of Rites.

And if you want to be famous, you must either have a pretty face, or be proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, or be good at singing and dancing.Among them, there are the most and the best musicians in Jiaofang Division who are good at singing and dancing.

It's normal, the Jiaofang Division belongs to the Ministry of Etiquette, and is responsible for the celebration and welcoming VIPs to play music. Naturally, there are many musicians and female singers, and the training is very professional.

As for Jiaofangsi's dance, Zhu Youxiao really saw it for the first time, or it was the first time he appreciated the beauty of non-court dance.

There are three female musicians dancing below the steps, one is the lead dancer, and the other two are accompanying dancers with feather fans.They are all very beautiful in appearance, wearing beads and emerald feathers, and their dancing postures are even more beautiful. When walking, they are like the goddess Lingbo, and when they dance and circle, they are like a goddess scattering flowers.

Zhu Youxiao repeatedly nodded, admiring the artist's superb skills.Everyone present was also fascinated, except Zhang Wan'er who only paid attention to the dishes.

"Okay, very good." After the dance, Zhu Youxiao clapped his hands and applauded, waved his hand, and said grandly, "Thank you."

"Slave maid, thank you for your long live reward." The dancer saluted and thanked her, and returned the money.

Concubine Duan Chun ordered some food, and asked curiously: "Long live, is there a "Guanyin Dance"? The concubine heard that Xu Ji from Jiaofang Division is the best at this dance, comparable to Xu Jinghong!"

Zhu Youxiao didn't know, he looked at Wang Tiqian, and the meaning of consulting was obvious.

Wang Tiqian hurriedly replied with a smile on his face: "Go back to the emperor, next is Xu Ji's "Avalokitesvara Dance." After speaking, he hurriedly went down to make arrangements and moved the finale "Avalokitesvara Dance" to the front.

(End of this chapter)