RPAGF Chapter 93 Birthday Banquet (Part )
Chapter 93 Birthday Banquet (Part )
In the last chapter, our protagonist, the talented Li, still did not appear on the scene, he just said a few words. This time, our talented Li will definitely make a brilliant appearance, let us wait and see!
From the dark stage came the voice of Li Yi reciting:
"Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains have been included in the battle, how can the people live happily?
Relying on Junmo's words to seal the affairs of the princes, one will succeed in a thousand bones.
It is rumored that in the first World War a hundred gods were worried, and the strong troops on both sides of the strait had not stopped.
Who said that the Cangjiang River is always peaceful? Lately it has been flowing with blood.
Today's peaceful days are the result of the blood and flesh of countless soldiers. They fought to the death on the battlefield, guarding the border and protecting the safety of the people of Wei. At this moment, there are still countless soldiers guarding outside to protect us from the wind and rain!
We can't forget the sacrifices of those soldiers. As the saying goes, a general dies in a hundred battles, and a warrior returns after ten years. Those brave and fearless soldiers are the flesh and blood city of Wei. It is their brave struggle that brings us a happy life. The following song is dedicated to the soldiers of Wei!"
After Li Yi's impassioned speech, the stage lights came on. At this time, Li Yi was wearing a military uniform, and behind him stood a team of soldiers, each with a military drum in front of them, and at the end was a row of soldiers holding military bugles. Li Yi clenched his right fist and waved, the military bugle sounded, and the soldiers behind him moved in unison and began to beat the drums. Each drum beat sounded at the same time, and the soldiers sang loudly while beating the drums.
During the prelude, hundreds of soldiers carrying drums lined up neatly, surrounding the stage in a fan shape. They faced the venue, their postures straight, and at Li Yi's command, "Fall!"
All the soldiers lifted, moved and put down the drums in perfect unison, and at the same time put the drums on their shoulders on the ground; even the sound of them hitting the ground was heard at the same time.
Everyone in the venue was shocked by this scene. Li Yi gave the order again: "Beat the drums!" Then all the soldiers started beating the drums in unison, as if they were one person. The band played together, and Li Yi began to sing on the stage:
The smoke of war rises and the country looks north
The dragon flag rolls, the horse neighs, the sword energy is like frost
My heart is like the vast water of the Yellow River
Who can resist in twenty years?
Hateful and mad, the long sword points to
How many loyal brothers and sisters are buried in other places?
Why would you die to serve your family and country?
I can't help but sigh and feel sad, I'm speechless, my eyes are filled with blood and tears
Horses are heading south, people are looking north
People look north, the grass is green and yellow, and the dust is flying
I am willing to defend the land and restore the borders
The great China wants to be celebrated by all quarters
(Soldier: Ah-ah-ah-ah)
After Li Yi finished singing this song, many generals recalled their own battles on the battlefield. However, before they could make any move, Li Yi said, "The men of Wei are ambitious. Many soldiers have left their parents and relatives to go to the battlefield, sacrificing their families for the sake of the country. The next song is dedicated to these passionate men who have sacrificed their lives for Wei!" Then the music started and Li Yi sang loudly:
Li Yi: I stand in the fierce wind
I wish I could get rid of the endless heartache
Looking up at the sky, the clouds are moving in all directions
Sword in hand, who is the hero?
(Soldiers chorus) I stand in the fierce wind
I wish I could get rid of the endless heartache
Looking up at the sky, the clouds are moving in all directions
Sword in hand, who is the hero?
Li Yi: There are hundreds of beauties in the world
I only love the kind of love you
When we are sad, who has a different path?
How many years of love have been quickly buried
(Soldiers chorus) You are the most important thing in my heart. We share joys and sorrows, life and death.
You use your tenderness to exchange for my heroic passion
You are the most important thing in my heart. My tears rush to the sky.
I will be the hero in the next life. I will go back to the setting sun.
You are the most important thing in my heart. We share joys and sorrows, life and death.
You use your tenderness to exchange for my heroic passion
You are the most important thing in my heart. My tears rush to the sky.
I will be the hero in the next life. I will go back to the setting sun.
Under the gaze of all the generals, Li Yi and these carefully selected soldiers sang the two songs together. The atmosphere in the venue was already excited. Just when the last song stopped, Queen Mother Xiao stood up and shouted, "Good! Good singing! I like good men with strong bones! These two songs sing out the heroism and bravery of the men of Wei! Good!"
Seeing Empress Dowager Xiao so excited, everyone stood up and cheered. Nangong Xue looked at Li Yi in military uniform and said calmly, "Humph, I thought Li Yi was only good at romance, but I didn't expect him to be able to write such a magnificent piece of music. A general's success is the result of the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers. It's really good. I still underestimated him."
Nangong Ting smiled and said, "From this, it seems that he really deserves the title of the most talented scholar in the capital. Originally, I thought he was able to defeat Yang Hua by taking advantage of the situation, but now I see with my own eyes that he is indeed a good person."
Nangong Ting turned to look at Nangong Xue and asked, "Xue'er, I heard that you have a good relationship with him?"
Nangong Xue said calmly: "He is a playboy. How can I have any relationship with him? At most, we just chatted for a few words."
Nangong Qi smiled and said, "Father, Li Yi and I are close friends!"
Nangong Ting rolled his eyes and said, "You guys are just drinking buddies. Do you take the relationship of visiting a brothel together seriously? Humph! What a joke!"
Nangong Qi turned his head silently and looked at his sister, who gave him a look that asked, "What are you looking at me for?" Others didn't know, but he knew that Nangong Xue still had a good impression of Li Yi. Moreover, since the beginning of the banquet, Nangong Xue had been polishing her sword, but every time Li Yi's voice came from the stage, she would put down her sword, look up at the stage, and only lower her head to polish her sword when she found that Li Yi was not there. The expectation in her eyes was obvious. Nangong Qi sighed, shook his head, and did not expose his sister.
The visual impact and spiritual shock brought by Li Yi and the soldiers' performance were completely different from the previous special effects. For the people of Wei, looking at the upright postures, tough faces, and neat movements of these hundreds of soldiers, they were naturally very proud and excited. But on the other hand, the various envoys who were sent to the Northern Wei had different thoughts.
Xiao Zonggang of the Southern Liang Dynasty sighed in his heart: This person must be the one Liu Hong mentioned, Li Yi, the great enemy of this life? Let's not talk about talent for now, just this military management is indeed not simple! Since he asked me to pay attention to this person, I will find out more about him.
Prince Xiong Zhu of Western Chu looked at Li Yi and thought to himself: Could this person be the one the Great Elder mentioned? If it is really him, we must find a way to get rid of him before he becomes powerful, otherwise once he gains power in the future, our Great Chu will be in danger. No, this matter needs to be considered in the long run. I am in Weidu and I don't have many hidden players. If you want to get rid of him, you have to wait until I return.
Liu Yuan, the Xiongnu prince, looked at those soldiers and cursed in his heart: This damn Dugu Rong was able to train such soldiers. If we encounter such well-trained troops on the battlefield, I am afraid we will suffer a great loss. Alas, the heaven is so unfair!
The leader of the Qiang delegation was the chief of a tribe named Jiang Xun. After watching Li Yi's performance, he sighed in his heart: I never thought that the Wei State has become so powerful. It seems that I have to have a good talk with the Khan about the future of my people when I go back this time. If I make an enemy of the Wei State, I am afraid I will not get any benefits.
Gu Zhou of the Di tribe cheered and thought: Although the people of the Central Plains like to do these flashy things, they can really inspire people. Take these soldiers for example. It is not easy to train them to this level. What methods do they use? Although we don't have much grudges with the Wei State, conflicts still occur frequently. So it's better to be careful. If we can learn something useful, this trip will not be in vain.
Zhai Baishan smiled innocently and said, "Brother, look at that guy. He looks really good in that armor. I want one too. Can you make one for me after you go back?"
Only then did Gu Zhou notice that the armor on Li Yi was very different from the armor of the Wei army generals he had seen in the northern border. It was obviously much lighter, and the scales at the joints had obviously been improved, increasing flexibility while retaining protection. The material of the chest armor was also obviously different.
Gu Zhou said, "I'm afraid this is the new generation of armor of Wei State. It has just been designed and has not been distributed to the border yet. When they distribute the new armor, I will find a way to get you a set." After saying that, he looked at Zhai Baishan and changed his words, "Don't even think about it. You can't wear it even if you get it. With your body shape, there is no armor that fits you unless you find someone to tailor it for you!"
Zhai Baishan said with some displeasure: "Brother, if we ask the Queen Mother of Wei for a set of armor, will she give it to us?"
Gu Zhou scolded, "Look at how useless you are! I finally answered you and you just want a set of armor? Are you stupid?"
Zhai Baishan scratched his head and said, "Then what do you think would be appropriate, brother?"
Gu Zhou thought for a moment and said, "The Queen Mother of Wei said that we can choose women and she will also give us dowries. Why don't we each pick a beauty and then ask the Queen Mother to include the armor you want in the dowry?"
Zhai Baishan smiled and said, "Brother is the one who has the solution. This is the best solution. However, I haven't found a suitable wife yet!"
Gu Zhou said: "Your standard is definitely not here! In my opinion, the tall beauty just now is not bad, why don't you choose her."
Zhai Baishan smiled and said, "Well, I like that girl, but she's too thin. I don't know if she can come out to dance again. If she can, I'll take a good look at her. If there are no other girls, I'll choose her!"
Gu Zhou smiled and said, "Okay, let's take a good look!"
On the other side, just as Empress Dowager Xiao finished speaking, Tuoba Jun smiled and said, "Li Changshi, your two songs sing out the bravery and determination of our Great Wei army, and the righteousness and tenderness of our Great Wei men! On behalf of all the soldiers of the Great Wei, I would like to toast you a glass!" As he said that, he raised the golden cup and toasted Li Yi.
Li Yi clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, this cup of wine should not be dedicated to just me, but to the five hundred soldiers who performed with me, and to the four hundred thousand soldiers of the Wei Dynasty. It is they who let the world know that the Wei Dynasty is not afraid of any powerful enemy! It is they who let the world know that anyone who offends the Wei Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away they are!"
As soon as Li Yi finished speaking, the five hundred soldiers shouted at the same time: "Whoever offends our Great Wei will be punished no matter how far away they are! Whoever offends our Great Wei will be punished no matter how far away they are! Whoever offends our Great Wei will be punished no matter how far away they are!"
Tuoba Jun was overjoyed and shouted: "Great! Come on! Pour some wine for these five hundred warriors! I want to drink with them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, hundreds of palace maids immediately got busy and quickly handed each of the five hundred soldiers a bowl of wine. Tuoba Jun also changed to the same large bowl as the soldiers. He smiled and said, "I am very pleased that the Great Wei has warriors like you! Come! Let us drink this cup together!"
After saying that, he raised his hand and drank the big bowl of wine. Then Li Yi and the five hundred soldiers also raised their hands and drank. In fact, this plot was designed by Li Yi early on. He had already greeted the queen. Even if Tuoba Jun did not take the initiative to toast, Gongsun Feng would remind him.
After Li Yi finished drinking, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and said, "Put away the bowl!"
"Wait a minute!" The voice of Zhenbei King Dugu Rong rang out. He picked up a large bowl of wine and walked out from the table. Dugu Long also followed him with a bowl in his hand. Dugu Rong walked to the high platform where Tuoba Jun was and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to offer a bowl of wine to Li Changshi and to these five hundred soldiers. No, three bowls in a row!"
Tuoba Jun smiled and said, "How come the King of Zhenbei was also moved by the music just now?"
Dugu Rong smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have always thought that poetry, songs, dances and operas are things that only scholars can enjoy. I am a rough man and cannot enjoy them. But tonight, Li Changshi opened my eyes. This is the first time in my life that I feel from the bottom of my heart that singing is also something a man should do! So I dare to take advantage of the Queen Mother's birthday banquet to toast you. I hope Your Majesty will agree."
Before Tuoba Jun could speak, Empress Dowager Xiao laughed and scolded, "Old man, you still know that this is my birthday banquet. His Majesty the Emperor only offered one bowl of wine, but you offered three bowls. What's the matter? Do you want to show that you can drink? Just offer one bowl. If you want to drink more, you can ask Li Changshi to change clothes and sit at the table together, and then you can drink slowly? Are you afraid that my wine is not enough for you, Dugu Manniu?"