During the Spring Festival in the Qing Dynasty, a state banquet was held, but the expenses were paid by the emperor and ministers. The emperor will take out some money from his treasury, and the rest will be presented by ministers according to specific requirements. The money in the national treasury is mainly used for state affairs and military affairs, so the money for state banquets needs to be paid by emperors and ministers.

The largest building in the palace is the golden throne, but it is also the quietest place in the palace. Generally, only the emperor ascended the throne, or got married, established a queen and other large-scale activities will be held in the golden throne. Besides, the Golden Throne is very lively only during the Spring Festival, because there will be a grand state banquet.

Today is New Year's Day, and I have been busy since early in the morning. There are big tables in the golden palace, and then there will be some tables for civil and military ministers. Prepare two big braziers, and put two cauldrons on them, one for meat, the other for hot water and warm wine.

This state banquet is very luxurious, and there are many dishes on it, so it costs a lot, but in fact the money is not from the state treasury, but paid by the emperor and his ministers. The interior office is the emperor's treasury, so the emperor takes part of the money and the rest is presented by ministers according to the specifications. Generally, the prince gives 8 seats, and so on. If it's not enough in the end, come from Guanglu Temple.

The emperor will visit the scene every time, but he usually doesn't eat. For them, attending the state banquet is a ceremonial need. This state banquet usually begins at noon 12. Ministers attending the state banquet will wear royal robes, and then they will find their own places after saluting the emperor when he comes. So at that time, it was an honor to attend the state banquet, but when attending the state banquet,