Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 128 3.35 That's why I insist on letting go
Volume Three

3.35 That’s why I insist on releasing it outside
"Kneel—kowtow—get up—wow—worship again—worship three times!"

"Who is that? Who gave you the courage to look straight forward? Keep your head down, otherwise it will be difficult to find if you accidentally lose it. You vulgar warriors, learn to be serious. You will be able to see your Majesty. Don’t be rude, it’s a small thing to lose face, but you can’t get your life back if you lose it!”

"Straighten your waist, arch your back, look at the ground, and pay attention out of the corner of your eye - Who asked you to step on other people's feet? Now if you fall, get up quickly. If you fall again after entering the hall, you will lose your temper before you." Yi' can't run away!"

"Stop when you hear the whip. When the time comes, the father-in-law of the main hall will give you instructions. Just follow it. No small movements are allowed, especially shaking your head or body. If your Majesty sees it and punishes it, let alone me. No teaching today!”

At this time, it was in the Yamen courtyard of the Ministry of Rites, and more than 100 Jinke Wu Jinshi were training in etiquette. The officials of the Ministry of Rites were so arrogant that they wished to raise their necks to the Lingxiao Palace, looking at people with their nostrils. He was very angry, but at this time, he could only endure it.

"Sir, isn't it?" In the main hall of the Ministry of Rites, a close aide beside Liu Lun, the Minister of Rites, said in confusion, "Didn't it mean that this kid didn't know anything about the Chinese etiquette when he came back from overseas? I heard that I was lucky enough to meet him for the first time at Tiewan Mountain. When I met His Majesty, I even made a salute that was almost ridiculous, and I didn't pay attention to paying homage during the scholar examination and rural examination.

But you see now, these 100-plus warriors have more or less problems. He is the only one who has no problems from beginning to end. The official has tried to catch him several times. Even if he makes one mistake, he can be kicked out. , but he”

"Hmph!" Liu Lun gave him a sideways look with a sullen face.

"Your Majesty, you're talking too much!" The henchman's face suddenly changed, and he quickly lowered his head and stopped talking.

"I still have things to do, so you can just watch here!" Liu Lun stared at the cup of tea for another half of the time without moving. Seeing that there was no hope anymore, he could only grunt and leave, "They are all going to your Majesty tomorrow. You see, you must fulfill your responsibilities, train strictly, and don’t make any problems, and let the Ministry of Etiquette take the blame for nothing!"

"I understand!" He bowed until Liu Lun's back disappeared from the door. The confidant slowly raised his head, looked at the people still training in the courtyard, strode to them and shouted, "Cheer up, who's going wrong?" , don’t blame me for being too harsh!”

That night, the main bedroom of the Zhou family.

"Mader, this bitch is definitely under the instruction of Liu Lun, a poor old man. How can he not even bother to eat at noon even after training for a whole day." Someone with a sore back and leg cramps collapsed on the big bed, cursing. He complained, "Don't let me find the opportunity, otherwise we will definitely send these two men to meet Kong Laoer in poverty!"

"Have you seen Liu Shangshu?" Dongfang Bing kindly helped him rub his limbs with medicinal wine, and did not forget to ask about the situation. "At this time, he will personally trouble you?"

"How is that possible? Hey, please be gentle!" Zhou Yang said angrily, "There is only one chief officer in charge, and there are about a dozen petty officials gesticulating around, and they all look like they are big officials. Their beards and hair were all white, and they were afraid that they would suffocate to death in that courtyard.

However, I did vaguely see two people standing in the main hall for a long time, and then one of them left from the back door. After the other came out, our training became much stricter, and many times, it was almost obvious that we were trying to punish people, but We can't make a fuss; the one who leaves can enter the main hall and is dressed as an old and poor man. It's no surprise that he is Liu Lun! "

"Okay, be careful in the future and don't make enemies easily. This court is about moderation, don't offend people easily." After applying the medicinal wine to Zhou Yang, Dongfang Bing threw the empty bottle aside and breathed a sigh of relief. , "The princess has left. She said she will be waiting for you to pay homage tomorrow and kowtow. She also said that if you make a mistake, she will be the first to point it out!"

"This bitch, should you avenge yourself?" Feeling much more comfortable, Zhou Yang sat up and hugged the girl, "Didn't I just let her learn how to sing '24 Bridge Moonlight Night' well? As for such big grievances, You have sung a lot in the past two days, not at all—oh, let go, let go!" "How dare you say it!" Dongfang Bing blushed and let go of the two-finger Zen, but still hammered it hard Quan Fang said, "What have you been doing to the princess for the past two days? I haven't seen any clothes on my body all day long, and my knees are still red and swollen. If you didn't always bully me, I'm afraid even the princess Already"

"Who are you with?" Zhou Yang hurriedly hugged her and kept kissing her to comfort her, "I have tried my best these past few days and really dedicated myself to it, right? I have worked so hard to serve you, but I myself She’s almost drained! It’s not too much to ask her to help her recover, isn’t it? Who makes her unwilling to be honest—ouch!”

"I'll beat you to death, you shameless person!" Dongfang Bing was so angry that he could no longer care about someone's fatigue and soreness. When he broke free, he hit him with a blast, "You didn't take your identity as a princess into account at all, and you didn't get punished for doing this. Cut off your head, you don’t know how dare Xie En does this, hmph, when you are really dealt with by that poor old man Liu Lun, let’s see who can still hope to pull you!”

"Why, the news is out so soon?" Zhou Yang hurriedly hugged the girl, not daring to let the "little fists" beat her. Dongfang Bing's skills were outstanding even among the palace guards, "It shouldn't be so fast, right?" ?Liu Lun is so impatient?"

"As the master of Chinese culture in the world, why do we need any means? All we need to do is release some news." Dongfang Bing said expressionlessly, "This afternoon, before you had finished your etiquette training, the Ministry of Rites sent out the news. , the reason why these martial arts warriors were so intensively trained was because some of them were 'ignorant', and the others were just implicated and suffered a serious crime in vain."

"That's all he is." Zhou Yang shook his head disdainfully, "These bandanas think they control public opinion, but they don't know that most of the people in the world are ordinary people. Although bandanas account for most of the upper class, their proportion of the population But not even half of it; don’t worry, just after the conflict with Liu Bin, I arranged for Xue Zihao to release the news.”

"Isn't it true that you're the one who doesn't know how to be polite?" Dongfang Bing frowned slightly, "In this way, you and your Wu Jinshi are of the same age."

"No, I didn't mention anything right or wrong." Zhou Yang said with a smile, "I just said that the reason for the conflict at that time was because Liu Bin insisted that 'literary scholars do not need to salute to those who take the military exam' and that 'the military exam is not as good as the civil exam'—— In the adult world, right and wrong are actually not that important. Many times, taking sides is the most important thing."

"That's good." Dongfang Bing breathed a sigh of relief, "In this way, the news released by Liu Lun will not only prevent you from breaking up with these people of the same year, but also indirectly proves that you offended Tangtang in order to gain status for the martial arts exam. Although a book of ministers is not of much use, it still has a good reputation, but in this way, you will be completely offended."

"That's why I insist on being released." Zhou Yang smiled and hugged the girl and kissed her gently, "Although serving as an official is a goal I have set long ago, but this time the limelight is too great, so I just took the opportunity to go out and escape. To avoid the problem of "shooting the top bird with a gun", things will be much more convenient when I succeed in meritorious service and get promoted back to Beijing in a year or two.

Don’t forget, this martial arts examination is not only related to the martial arts scholars and martial arts examiners, but also to cultivate talents for the general line. Although the top military officials have always been occupied by the Wu Xun lineage, except for the middle and lower levels, Except for a small number of people, quite a few have a background in martial arts. If I take on this reputation, there will only be benefits after I leave the capital. "

"It seems that you have already made up your mind!" Dongfang Bing was groped by him, and a charming blush appeared on his face. He couldn't help but raise his head and ask for a kiss from Ai Lang until he was "full." "It's just that in today's world, although there are still wars at the border, the mainland has been at peace for a long time, and most of the military's combat capabilities have been ruined. There are not many opportunities to make meritorious deeds. When will you be promoted back?"

"It doesn't matter if the military power is ruined. White paper is more convenient for writing and painting. If a group of old people and children are left behind, it will hinder my plan." Zhou Yang said with a smile, "Military achievements are difficult to say, but they are easy to say. Simple, large-scale wars are not the best. If you don’t hit the iron plate at the beginning, you can add up to a small amount. After all, bandits are everywhere in the world, even if they are not everywhere, it is enough to collect some first-level skills."

"Suppress bandits." Dongfang Bing frowned. She was also from a martial arts family, so naturally she would not know anything about the war. "How can it be so simple? If this can really accumulate military merit, how can every family in the capital keep it?" It is an iron rule of the Zhou Dynasty that no one can be knighted without military merit, and even the younger generation of various martial arts families will not let go of this benefit!"

"Wouldn't that be better?" Zhou Yang said with a smile, "When the time comes, I will put together an 'experience' and hand it over, so that each family can have a chance. They won't let me work in vain; and don't forget, I was He made a great contribution by exterminating Bai Lian in the shanty town in the south of the city. Now that he has been awarded an official position, he must be rewarded for his merit no matter what!"

"Anyway, a guard of thousands of households is indispensable without you." Dongfang Bing lost his sense of control due to him. He opened his mouth slightly and kept breathing out hot breath, "No matter the princess or the eldest prince, they will never be forgotten. When the time comes, you..."

"Let's talk about this time first!" Zhou Yang actually couldn't help it anymore.
(End of this chapter)