"I celebrate with you all!!"
Liu Hong, beaming with joy, also rose to join the others in the celebration!
Then Liu Hong said loudly: "Since I ascended the throne last year, I have been fortunate to receive your strong support. Over the past year, all of you have worked diligently and conscientiously, making great contributions to the Han Dynasty and the people of the world!"
"A new year has begun. I know that you all worked very hard last year, but I still hope that you will join me in remembering your original aspirations and continue to strive for the Han Dynasty and the people of the world..."
Despite saying that, Liu Hong knew that although he seemed to have done a lot in the past year, he had only set up a few factories and a few colleges, and even then, these ministers and powerful families had benefited greatly from it.
If it weren't for my own self-interest and the title of Empress Dowager, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to accomplish anything.
Moreover, many of the students from poor families that I have promoted have been ousted by some people, and now there are not many people who can truly work for me.
Thinking of this, Liu Hong smiled, but his heart was filled with a sense of unwillingness and determination.
"We will heed His Majesty's teachings! We will dedicate ourselves to the cause until our dying breath!" the crowd replied in unison.
After some pleasantries, Liu Hong once again explained the origin of dumplings to everyone.
Cao Song couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty is truly a divine being in this world, to be able to create such a profoundly meaningful dish. I am utterly impressed and my admiration for Your Majesty is like the endless flow of a great river! And like...!"
"Alright, alright, hurry up and eat!"
Before Cao Song could finish speaking, Xun Shuang quickly stopped Cao Song from continuing his flattery.
Sitting next to Liu Hong, Cao Cao couldn't help but cover his forehead when he heard his father's shameless flattery.
The New Year's Eve dinner came to an end amidst everyone's laughter and joy.
That night, Liu Hong returned to Deyang Palace alone. By the bright lights inside the palace, Liu Hong looked once again at the large map of the Han Dynasty hanging in the palace.
"It's the second year of Jianning... The great Han dynasty's hegemony can begin!"
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