Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 27 Banquet

While inwardly admiring the various elegant buildings with twists and turns in the palace, Wu Feng was also thinking about a few questions that might be raised at today's banquet. Invite yourself to the banquet, apart from superficial gratitude, I am afraid it is more necessary to discuss the next step of the situation and direction.

Sanssouci Palace is located in the center of the capital, Merrington, like the royal palaces of other countries. It does not occupy a large area, but its architectural art is quite unique. The whole palace is divided into two parts. The first half is of course for discussing government affairs. The office area, and the second half separated by a high palace wall is the harem of Grand Duke Allen.

But today, it seems that Grand Duke Alan was too happy, and even set the venue for the banquet in the harem, which is usually difficult for ministers to set foot in. Perhaps it is because the guests who need to be entertained are too important, and this is enough to show Show your respect and gratitude.

Passing through the gate of the grand harem, four guards dressed in luxurious ceremonial armor stood up and saluted the distinguished guests. To be honest, he is not at all interested in this kind of hypocrisy that is obviously imitated by some countries in the Western Continent. Although this kind of heavy armor is bright in color and looks majestic, it is not practical at all. The halberds used by the cavalry looked even more out of place, but of course it was barely acceptable to show off their prestige.

However, Wufeng who entered the harem was shocked by the oncoming buildings. This is a typical Baroque building. The elegant and generous circular colonnade looks light and lively, and one of them is quiet. The human fountain pool makes the summer heat disappear immediately.

In the center of the fountain pool is a lifelike half-naked female statue full of maternal glory. She protects the little boy under her ribs with one hand, and seems to be blocking the water spray from the surrounding fountains with the other hand. The water column comes from the surrounding toad sculptures. Dozens of toads with different expressions are shaped like real objects. The whole scene looks so harmonious and natural, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

As Wufeng's footsteps slowed down, the footsteps of Cui Wenxiu, Kang Jianguo, Song Tianxiong, and Sha Lang behind him also slowed down. After discovering Wufeng's abnormality, he introduced it quite proudly: "Master Li seems to be interested in the architectural sculptures of the Western Continent as well? This was designed and built by a famous artist hired by the Grand Duke from the Western Continent with a lot of money. Your lord has a good eye. "

"Oh?" As if he had just woken up from a dream, Wu Feng slightly shook the corner of his mouth and flashed a wry smile: "Well, it really is a masterpiece of a famous artist. The colonnade and fountain sculpture alone are probably worth tens of thousands of dollars, right?"

It's been a long time since I've seen such an authentic Baroque building. Well, it seems that the colonnade still has a soft and slender taste of Ionia. At this moment, Wufeng's heart seems to fly back to the former Heidelberg building. During his study career, even his mind seemed to be in a trance. Fortunately, the words of the guide officer brought him back from the fugue, and even the few subordinates behind him also noticed his boss's gaffe.

"Yes, the Grand Duke is very fond of the Tanghe art in the east and the architecture of the Western Continent. This is also the design of the architectural designer hired by the Grand Duke to the Famini Empire in the Western Continent. Even the construction workers are I invited you back from the Western Continent." Seeing that Wufeng was really interested, the guide officer quickly greeted him and introduced in detail: "These building materials are all made of high-quality marble, and the sculptures are selected from horses as required. The fire jade on the Ston wasteland is carved and chiselled carefully, it is white and greasy with a hint of ruddy, and it looks like a real person's body and skin."

Seemingly not interested in what materials to use for construction, Wufeng nodded casually. This sculpture is a scene in the mythology of the Western Continent—the picture of Latone protecting the child. Latone gave birth to his son Apo for the god. Empress Luo was expelled into exile by the Queen of Heaven and had to beg for food from the peasants, but the peasants spit on her. The gods were furious and turned these peasants into toads. This sculpture is not common in the Western Continent, but there is one on the campus of Heidelberg University. When he was studying at Heidelberg University, in the evening, Wufeng liked to rest and read books in that sculpture, enjoying the rare pleasure after a tiring day. . The faces of classmates and friends seemed to be a little blurred, but at this moment they became clear again, flashing through my mind like pictures.

At this time, even the guiding officer could see that the sculpture in front of him seemed to have touched something hidden in a corner deep in Wufeng's memory. The fickle Wufeng wakes up from a dream.

After a long while, Wufeng came out of the long river of memory, glanced lightly at the people waiting around, and said: "Well, I've been waiting for a long time, let's go, the Grand Duke and the others probably all Wait a minute." After speaking, he took the lead in moving forward.

A group of people exchanged glances with each other, but they didn't speak a word, and they didn't know that their superior's tendon was touched, and they stood beside this broken sculpture that couldn't understand any mystery for a long time, but couldn't see it. I don't know whether the adult's mood is good or bad, so I have to follow closely in silence.

The banquet began in a festive and joyful atmosphere, with staggered cups and cups, full of wine; The gorgeous, graceful and slightly provocative court dance made Wufeng's generals look excited, and even the well-informed Wufeng had to admit that the old guy Alan was not good at governing the country. In terms of enjoyment, it is no less than any monarch.

After thirty days of wine, delicious dishes, and red faces, it seems that all topics have become easier to talk about. Except for the generals brought by Wufeng, Terok is also accompanied by Minister of Military Affairs Lan Meng and Terok The head of the Royal Guard Corps, the commander of the regiment, the Duke of Barrings, and Qin Feng, the commander of the reinforcements of the Tanghe Empire who assisted the Duke of Barrings in defending the city, were naturally excluded. Just as the Grand Duke Allen and the Duke of Lanmont were frequently persuading Wu Feng to drink, Ballins was also under the "siege" of the allies. Wave after wave of persuading orders continued to push the banquet to a climax. Almost everyone He seems to have forgotten that most of Terok's territory is still in the hands of the Kamans, enjoying this rare relaxation to the fullest.

"Lord Li, Kaman's soldiers are strong and powerful, and they are powerful in the Eastern Continent. They are also kings and hegemons among the Liberian countries. Lan Meng has seen many well-known people in the world, but the combat effectiveness of Kaman's army is indeed impressive. Lan Meng was ashamed. Only after seeing Lord Li's Northwest Army yesterday did he realize that the saying that the strong have their own strong opponents is true. It's no wonder that the Skamans are as strong as they were in front of Master Li. Lan Meng Meng Shi really admires it, come on, Master Li, you and I have done this!"

The drunken Minister of Military Affairs with a flushed face seemed to be in a good mood. He had a few drinks with Wufeng in a row. A glass of golden-colored top-quality champagne was gulped down.

"Hehe, my nephew, you have many brave generals under your command, all of whom are capable of both civil and military skills. No wonder both Luobei people and Luzon people bowed their heads in front of them. Now you have defeated Mai Li, who is known as the Kaman Twin Pillars. , this Eastern Continent's number one military commander is really well-deserved, come, I will toast you!" The smiling Grand Duke Allen swept away the melancholy of the previous few days, and raised his glass with great interest.

"Grand Duke, you are too famous. The gang under my nephew are all warriors who don't understand current affairs. They can't be called both civil and military. They just went to the battlefield. It's all about fighting to the death. No one can do it." I can't retreat, I just won a few battles by luck, and I can't count them." Wufeng knew what the two old foxes were thinking, so he pushed the topic away lightly, "Although the Kaman people retreated north, their strength has not been damaged. , and may make a comeback at any time, Mailey is as cunning as a fox, and it is really hard to take advantage of him."

Allen and Lan Meng secretly exchanged glances~IndoMTL.com~ The Minister of Military Affairs smiled heartily and said, "Yes, Mr. Li, you and the Grand Duke will soon be a family, and a family does not talk about two things." , this matter of Jieluk is your matter. The Jiama area has been under the enemy's hands for several years now, and the local gentry are looking forward to returning day and night; and now Fanlin is besieged by the enemy, and it is at stake. If you don't help quickly, I'm afraid It is also impossible to escape the clutches of the Kamanians. But the empire is powerless at the moment, and our hope can only be pinned on you, please be sure to support us."

The sincere words and the expectant gaze made Wufeng, who was paralyzed by alcohol, almost agree. Fortunately, Wufeng has never been in the habit of making decisions easily. .

"Grand Duke, Lord Lan Meng, it's not that Li Wufeng is unwilling to help your country recover its rivers and mountains. I can understand your feelings. Who wants to see their people weeping and sinking under the clutches of the invaders, just like Lord Lan Meng As I said, Jieluo and Xibei should belong to one family, and no one needs to distinguish between you and me. The matter of Jieluo is naturally the matter of Xibei, which is also the matter of Li Wufeng. However, the current situation and the next plan still need to be carefully analyzed and discussed. , the Kaman people returned to the north, but they still maintain an army of more than 100,000, plus the troops stationed in Fanlin and Jiama, more than 200,000 people, do we have the strength to eliminate or defeat them now?" No direct veto Wufeng's face was filled with righteous indignation, but he cleverly raised his own question at the end.

Hearing Wufeng's words, Grand Duke Alan and Duke Lanmont couldn't help but look at each other, with expressions of extreme disappointment on their faces, especially Alan, whose elated face immediately turned gloomy, and even The generals who persuaded each other to drink also felt the change in the atmosphere here, and quietly lowered their voices.