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Princess Hongnong thanked her with a smile, and took Fu Xuan to see off Zhao Song first. He was the one to officiate, so it stands to reason that both the princess and Fu Xuan should see off Zhao Song in person.

Wang also quickly put down her wine glass and wanted to send it with her.

Zhao Hanzhang readily agreed and bowed to let them go. He waited until they walked out of the open hall before standing up. He stretched out his hand in front of Tinghe. Tinghe quickly filled her glass with wine. Zhao Hanzhang raised his glass and said, "Come on, everyone, today it's me and Fu Tinghan." Great joy, thank you all for coming to enjoy our wedding banquet, and I wish you all the best."

Everyone quickly toasted to each other.

Zhao Hanzhang added another glass of wine and said with a smile: "The New Year is approaching. According to the law, the court should seal the seal on the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month. Everyone goes back to celebrate the New Year in peace. It is not until the eighth day of the lunar month that the seal is sealed before going to the Yamen. But this year is no better than before, and the country is initially stable. , there are countless people who have been displaced due to drought, locust plagues and war disasters. It is also cold and the whole country is in dire straits. Every day when you open your eyes, there are all kinds of affairs coming. Therefore, I have been tiring all my colleagues to work overtime with me. For this, Hanzhang is ashamed of all of you. Come, I would like to toast you with this glass."

Everyone kept saying they didn't dare, and Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh: "In terms of hard work, the general is the hardest, how can we dare to take credit?"

Many officials responded, "It's just for the ears of the people."

"Well said!" Zhao Hanzhang laughed loudly and said: "It is for the people. This cup allows us to respect all aspiring people in the world and respect their contributions to the people."

The atmosphere became lively and everyone raised their glasses and drank.

After everyone put down their wine glasses happily, Zhao Hanzhang took a glass of wine and faced Zhao Cheng who was standing on the other side, and asked: "Uncle Cheng, today's wedding is a new ceremony, what do you think? Maybe it will be recorded in the 'ritual' and spread widely. ?”

Before Zhao Cheng could speak, Fan Ying on the side already had bright eyes and interjected: "I think it's okay. The cost of today's wedding is much less than that of the old system. Now the Jin Dynasty is at a time when everything is waiting for prosperity, so frugality should be the main thing. And by worshiping both parents at the same time, the bride’s emotions about leaving home will be lighter.”

The officials' brows jumped, and someone immediately said: "The general's status is different, so the etiquette system he follows can naturally be more special, but is it inappropriate to use this as an example to change the marriage system?"

Zhao Hanzhang can use this wedding system, let alone this kind of marriage system. She just wants to hold the wedding in the palace, and they are also happy, but it won't work if the protagonist is replaced by them.

Especially those who haven’t married a wife yet, or have sons.

Those who have a daughter are not willing. This man has never come to the house to welcome the bride. He has no respect at all. No, no, no.

"We should still follow the old etiquette. How can there be a reason for both parents to worship at the same time and the two families only have a feast once?"

"Why not?" Fan Ying said: "If you only have a banquet once, the cost will be much cheaper. Even the guests who come to the banquet only need to give a gift once. Nowadays, people's livelihood is poor, and the money for wedding drinks and gifts is huge. Ordinary people It’s harder for people to get married.”

"More wealth leads to extravagance, less money leads to frugality. This is the business of each family. Why do you do it with obscene etiquette?"

Wang Huifeng said: "This is very unreasonable. Folk customs often change with the times, otherwise why would they be polite?"

When Wang Huifeng spoke like this, he dismissed those who held this view.

Many officials went to see Xun Fan. He had a deep understanding of the "Book of Rites" and was the prince and tutor, so he had more say in the matter.

Xun Fan also disagreed. His eyes moved from Fan Ying's face to Zhao Hanzhang's face, and he smiled and said, "Today is the happy day of the general and Fu Shangshu. Why talk about such embarrassing things about the government? If Fan Yushi has the intention, It’s better to talk about it later in the year.”

Fan Ying smiled slightly and said: "It's just gossip. My colleagues happen to be here. We are all bored drinking. What's wrong with talking?"

She smiled and asked Zhao Hanzhang: "General, do you mind if your subordinates talk about these things?"

Zhao Hanzhang smiled and waved: "I don't mind, I just want to listen to everyone's opinions. There are many people getting married in the twelfth lunar month and the first lunar month. If you decide on a new marriage system, it will be released just in time for everyone to try."

"General, marriage is one of the most sacred rituals and is sacred and inviolable. How can it be such a child's play?"

"Yes, the status of a general is different from others, so the marriage system does not need to be the same as that of ordinary people. As for other people, they should still follow the old marriage system."

Zhao Hanzhang said: "Jiali is the most commonly used ceremony among the five ceremonies, especially weddings. Throughout the dynasties, weddings have to adapt to changes in the folk. I heard that there are many places to hold weddings now, and the bride's wedding dress They are all white, does anyone know why?"

Xun Fan bowed and said: "Due to the continuous wars in the Central Plains, all noble families and local people yearn for peace and peace, hoping to return to nature. Among all colors, white is the purest, so white wedding clothes are used in many places."

Zhao Hanzhang: "But there are rules in the marriage system. Women's wedding attire should mainly be Xuanyi. It can be seen that the marriage system is not irreversible and must comply with public opinion."

Cheng Da, one of Zhao Hanzhang's confidant generals, suppressed his blush and couldn't help but said: "Then, since I am complying with public opinion and I don't want to, can I not abide by the new marriage system?"

Zhao Hanzhang raised his eyelids and looked at him.

A chill went down the backs of all the officials, and they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Hanzhang asked him: "General Cheng wants to ignore the imperial system? Is this what your colleagues plan to do?"

Everyone shook their heads. This hat was too big and they didn't dare to wear it.

They all glared at Chengda. Even if they objected, they would not object. If they couldn't speak, they would step aside. Don't pull them back.

The scene fell silent for a moment, and the atmosphere became somewhat stagnant.

Zhao Cheng, who had been silent and unable to say anything, then said: "I don't agree. There is no etiquette in such a marriage to support each other."

The atmosphere became even more stagnant.

Zhao Hanzhang turned around and sat on a chair, with a sullen face and said nothing. Everyone suddenly became even more afraid to speak. The beautiful wedding atmosphere was no longer right.

Zhao Hu appeared out of nowhere, burped and said: "Isn't it just a marriage system? It's like a military and national event. Isn't it just that we worship our parents at the same time, get married at the same time, and go to Xiaoxin's house at the same time? "

"Don't say goodbye, as long as the woman's family is strong, it will be the same if you live in the woman's home after getting married."

An official whispered: "Isn't this a marriage? It's better to have a family from the beginning."

Although Zhao Hu felt this way in his heart, he knew that if the Zhao family asked Fu Tinghan to marry into his wife, Zhao Song would be the first to refuse, so he directly snorted: "Why do you want to marry into your wife? Shouldn't you be filial to your parents? Is it only your son?" My parents are my parents, but my daughter’s parents are not my parents?”

The official who was retorted by him turned red in the face. He clearly didn't mean that. This was just messing around.

He turned to Fu Tinghan and said, "Don't imitate them. Your mother-in-law only has two children, Sanniang and Erlang. And Erlang is like that. She won't be able to rely on you in the future?"

Fu Tinghan agreed.

It seems that the marriage system is about to be decided in this way, but etiquette is different from ordinary systems and regulations.

Systems and regulations can change from time to time. Once the etiquette is set, it is difficult for future generations to change it. If it is to be changed, it will only be possible through a huge change of dynasty.

Even after the dynasty changes, it may not be possible. Ritual is something that will be engraved into the bones and blood of people.

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