On New Year's Eve, the eastern capital was ablaze with lights, and the imperial city was filled with joy.
Emperor Yang Guang of Sui hosted a banquet at the Daye Hall, attended by officials of the fifth rank and above, as well as envoys from twenty-three countries. Fatty was also exceptionally included because of the two inventions he had presented earlier in the year. However, among those present, besides Yang Guang, the most honored guest was Qimin Khan, followed by Noh Yeon Taejo, the Grand General of Goguryeo. Apart from Ono no Imoko of Fusang, who presented a formal memorial, the other envoys from the twenty-odd countries were mostly merchants. However, Yang Guang selectively ignored their merchant status at this banquet.
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