vrcanaries Chapter 212 Everyone has their own thoughts
Chapter 212 Everyone has their own thoughts
The officials of Jinan Prefecture waited anxiously, fearing bad news from the other side.
This was my first time receiving a passenger, so I really didn't have much experience.
The prefect of Jinan was so anxious he couldn't sit still, wondering whether the emperor was satisfied with the arrangements made.
Along with the officials below, including the prefect, the magistrate, and the professor of Confucianism, they were all somewhat anxious.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when news came from the front that the Emperor had already checked in and seemed to have no complaints.
Prefect Li served in Jinan Prefecture for many years and can be considered a good official. Although he did not achieve any great political achievements, he worked steadily and diligently.
His family in Beijing told him that this time he must ensure the Emperor left Jinan Prefecture in a way that made him extremely satisfied.
This would allow him to make a great appearance in front of the emperor, which would also make it easier for him to be transferred back to the capital in the future.
This made Prefect Li, who was already very nervous about receiving the emperor, even more nervous!
This is a crucial factor in determining whether or not I can return to Beijing.
Although he has been here for many years, he is still relatively young. If he could return to the capital to develop his career, with the support of his family's gentry, it would be the best thing ever.
Although he was the prefect of Jinan Prefecture, the top official in Jinan Prefecture, a higher rank can have a crushing effect!
No matter how successful you are in the local area, it can't compare to being in the capital, where the emperor truly resides.
Only by obtaining all information firsthand can one truly bring glory to the family!
Since the Emperor was satisfied with the accommodations, the next step was to prepare for the banquet.
Prefect Li had no concerns about the Emperor hosting a banquet for local officials.
During his many years as prefect, he sought justice for the people and was considerate of them, never committing any crimes.
If local officials really have any problems, as long as they don't violate the imperial court, the government will help them whenever possible, and their popularity is beyond question.
Perhaps, if the Emperor hosts a banquet tonight and he can have a conversation with local officials, it will actually be a political achievement for him, and it will be even more beneficial for his journey back to the capital.
Prefect Li understood the reasoning behind this and became even more proactive about the banquet.
"Gentlemen, what are your thoughts on the banquet? How should we prepare for it?"
Those below, having already heard about the banquet, each had their own ideas and suggestions, which were quite varied.
After listening to everyone's opinions, Prefect Li frowned. What was going on? Were they too nervous about meeting the Emperor? Why were they bringing up such a jumbled mess of ideas?
The Emperor advocates frugality; how can we indulge in extravagance!
Various cuisines should be served in rotation, and if there isn't enough food on the table, you can switch dishes as you eat.
Some even suggested that, in order to show the emperor that they were also frugal, they should remind the emperor of the bitter past and appreciate the sweet present!
Is it because you feel uncomfortable with your head on your neck?
Even if the emperor proposes frugality, it is still the emperor!
Who are they that they dared to ask the Emperor to reminisce about the bitter past and appreciate the sweet present, and even suggested getting some wild vegetables to cook with? How did they have the audacity to suggest that?
Seeing the commotion among his men, Prefect Li slammed his fist on the table and roared:
"Look at what you've all suggested! It's either too luxurious or too rudimentary. Use your brains and think about it carefully!"
At this moment, the Confucian instructor, who had been mostly silent, stepped forward and said:
"In my humble opinion, what kind of good things has Your Majesty not seen before?"
Even if we bring out the finest items, they'll be nothing special in the Emperor's eyes. What we should look for are novel and unique things, so that the Emperor will find them interesting.