In the lively atmosphere, Mr. Mu announced the start of the banquet. After hearing the staff who were waiting on the side, they immediately conveyed the old man's instructions. After a while, several waiters wearing big red cheongsams walked in and stood at the table they wanted to serve with well-trained hands.

In order to prepare for this banquet, President No. 3 personally instructed the General Office of the Central Committee that Mr. Mu’s birthday party should be held according to the state banquet standards, which also reflects the current central committee’s concern and respect for the older generation of revolutionaries. This is the case. This is precisely because Mr. Mu did this because he did not serve Zhang Yang. If Mr. Mu wanted to have a big banquet for guests in the Great Hall, the central government would also approve it.

In the eyes of ordinary people, state banquets are very mysterious, but in fact there is nothing special. State banquets are usually light in summer and meat in winter. No matter what dishes are made or what kind of snacks are made, the best parts and varieties will be selected. Not only should the essence be widely selected, but the origin, season, texture and size of the raw materials must be strictly screened.

From the perspective of origin, the bird's nest should use Thai palace swallows, and the shark fins should use first-class wings produced in the South China Sea, abalone from the Bohai Sea, shrimp from the Hexi Province, Gaji fish, sheep from Lijiakou, lobster from coastal provinces, anchovies from the sea, golden silk dates from the Hexi Province, etc.

In terms of seasons, the anchovies are caught around the Dragon Boat Festival, and the mandarin fish are caught during the season when the peach blossoms are in full bloom. Today's banquet is strictly handled according to this standard. The rules of the state banquet are that cold dishes are arranged before seating, and each person has four or five kinds of cold dishes, including duck feet, beef sauce, vegetarian ham, etc. After the host announces the meal, the hot dishes are served. Generally, the soup is first served, and then meat dishes and vegetarian dishes. The first dish is often the most expensive.

Hot dishes are usually four dishes, and they are directly launched from the kitchen in a small cart. The state banquet is not to serve four dishes at the same time, but wait for the guests to finish a dish, and the waiter will change them in time. After the main course is served, then desserts and fruits. The fruits include kiwis, grapes, watermelons, etc. depending on the season, and are generally not fixed.

The first dish was served by a special dish, and it was the most famous lion head of the state banquet. This is the favorite dish of the founding No. 3 leader. The ingredients are exquisite. It is made of pork belly with fat four and thin six, hand-cut into small grains and top-grade broth. It has a plump shape, just like a lion. It is named Lion Head.

Although this dish is not very expensive, it is also what the old man means, mainly a commemorative meaning. Mr. Mu respects and misses the founding great men of that generation very much.

Although Li Qingshan and Sun Cai have a different taste in their mouths at this moment. This is not only the exquisite ingredients used in the state banquet, but also the mood at this moment. Not to mention that you can eat famous dishes from the state banquet here, even if it is a common dish, they taste like the delicious food from heaven. At this time, it doesn’t matter what you eat, but the rare thing is this glory.

The Mu family has such a huge power, and there are countless high-ranking officials and nobles under their jurisdiction. None of these people can participate in today's family dinner, but they only invited the two of them. Just this honor, how many people in the world can get it?

The second dish is another famous dish at the state banquet, which is famous for Buddha Jumping over the wall. This dish selects eight top ingredients, including abalone, shark fin, sea cucumber, fish belly, dried scallops, oyster mushroom, pigeon eggs, skirts, etc., and is made with top soup for state banquets. Not to mention how precious these ingredients are, even the soup is made for three days and three nights.

This dish was served in a blue and white bowl with double ears. As soon as the waiter opened the lid, the fragrance filled the room, making people unable to help but move their index fingers.

The third dish is the stewed Sanbao duck. This dish is made of high-quality cram duck, chestnut, jujube, and lotus seeds, and steamed in a special characteristic purple clay jar. It has good health care effects.

The next dish is a garlic seed-burning skirt. The skirt is one of the eight treasures. This dish is made of high-quality skirt and top-grade soup for state banquets, which has the effect of nourishing and moisturizing the skin and replenishing blood. It is one of the finest products among the state banquet dishes.

After the four main courses were served, Qier and Liner also led their younger brothers and sisters to toast their great-grandfather, grandma, grandma and uncle, grandma and grandma according to the rules set before. The whole banquet hall was full of joy and laughter.

After years of training, the three boys of the fourth generation of the Mu family were very strong, obviously a little taller than children of the same age. Lin'er and Mu Congwu seemed particularly close. After drinking, they did not walk away immediately. Instead, they asked Mu Congwu: "Second uncle, do you have a large warship?"

Mu Congwu asked in confusion: "Yes, I not only have large warships but also many aircraft and tanks."

"Uncle, when I grow up, will I go to your place to drive a large warship?"

Qi'er's words caused everyone's laughter, and Mr. Mu said: "This child has loved the sea since he was a child, and Lao Zhong's name to him Zhenhai is quite meaningful."

Mu Guoxing thought, when I drove the **, I had seen this child grow up, and he was a navy general. Qier has liked the sea and warships since he was a child. This seemed to be destined by God.

After the elders finished their toasts, a few little guys toasted Li Qingshan and Sun Shuting again. Seeing a group of young princes and princesses with spoiled jade, Li Qingshan and Sun Shuting's hearts were indescribable, and their faces were flushed. At this time, it was really the so-called "wine is not drunk and everyone is drunk."

As the banquet was coming to an end, Li Qingshan quietly pulled Mu Guoxing's clothes and asked, "Secretary Mu, how about we two want to toast a few of us?"

Mu Guoxing laughed: "This is at home, so don't be so particular. If you want to toast, go to the toast."

After hearing Mu Guoxing's words, Li Qingshan and Sun Shuting plucked up their courage and stood up at the same time and walked to Mr. Mu: "Long, we wish you a long life more than the southern mountains and the East China Sea! Today we both have the honor to celebrate your birthday, which is really a blessing in my life."

Mr. Mu smiled and said, "Xiao Li, you are my guard, and I have never regarded you as an outsider. I have heard Guoxing say that you and Xiao Sun have performed well, and it will be up to you in the future."

Sun: "Qingshan and I will never let down our long-term expectations and will definitely work well!"

The old man picked up the wine glass and drank it all. Don’t underestimate this action, which made Li Qingshan and Sun Shuting feel even more honored. Such a respected old man who can drink the wine that others have to offer, besides the two of them, it is probably difficult for others to get this honor.

When Mu Congjun toasted him with Sun Shuting and Li Qingshan, he only said one thing to do well and drank it all in one go.

It was the first time Mu Congwu met these two old subordinates of Mu Guoxing. When he saw Guoxing's old subordinates coming to toast, he slapped and said with a smile: "Although I have never seen you before, I have heard Guoxing talk about you many times. Today, he is indeed well-known. It is a great reputation among people, and he will definitely have a bright future." Sui was a little nervous about his immediate boss Mu Congwen. Seeing Mu Guoxing cast an encouraging look at him, Sun Shuting mustered up the courage to pick up the wine glass and said: "Secretary Mu, I will give you a glass of wine to you with flowers, and I would like to ask you to criticize and advise you in the future."

Mu Congwen nodded: "Today is a family dinner, so don't pay much attention to it. You and Guoxing are good friends and comrades, and they are also my good subordinates. If there is any problem in work, I should criticize them or criticize them. I will praise you for your achievements."

The process that should be gone has been completed. Sun Shuting and Li Qingshan looked at each other and stood up at the same time and said goodbye to Mr. Mu's family. This was originally a family dinner, and it was a very honorable thing to be able to invite myself to sit there. We must be ignorant and continue to stay here. After all, we should leave a real family gathering time for the whole family.

The old man did not try to keep him and said to Mu Guoxing: "You go and see them off. Welcome them to visit your home in the future."

When they broke up, Sun Shuting and Li Qingshan held Mu Guoxing's hand tightly and said almost at the same time: "Secretary Mu, we are so happy today. We will never forget this day in our lifetime."

When he returned to the banquet hall, Mu Guoxing saw Qier, Liner and the three Chinese brothers performing the martial arts they were practicing in front of the elders. The old man was so happy that he couldn't stop talking, and bursts of cheerful laughter came from time to time.
Chapter completed!