Late Tang

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Zhu Cun suddenly stopped, and asked suspiciously, "What do you mean?"

"Second brother, Aye told us a story about Emperor Guangwu marrying a wife, do you still remember?"

Zhu Cun shook his head. When he was a child, what he hated the most was reading and writing. "Emperor Guangwu married a wife? I don't remember. Third child, why are you bringing this up?"

"Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty was the founding emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, named Liu Xiu. When he was young, he was just a descendant of the royal family who had already been subjugated. Once he passed by Xinye, and accidentally saw a beautiful local woman Yin Lihua. He was fascinated by it, and he will never forget it Later, he went to study in Chang'an, the capital city, and saw Zhi Jinwu's luxurious and beautiful scene when he went on tour, so he made an oath: Officials should be Zhi Jinwu, and wives should be Yin Lihua! He has never married for many years, and when he was 28 years old, he finally got married to Yin Lihua, and achieved great achievements! Second brother, look at this assassin's daughter, I am afraid that Yin Lihua was no more than that , Second brother, do you think I can marry Miss Zhang?"

Zhua Sanyue became more and more excited when he spoke, and his face was filled with joy.After listening for a long time, Zhu Cun finally understood what this brother said. He actually wanted to marry the daughter of the governor of Songzhou.He couldn't help but shook his head loudly and smiled wryly, "Third brother, you are really a toad who wants to eat swan meat, and you are beyond your capabilities."

But Zhu Asan had already fallen into his own fantasy, he said loudly: "Second brother, don't you hear the saying that the times make heroes? Think about Liu Xiu, although he was said to be a royal nobleman back then, but in fact he was pushed away because of that. Enling, by the time of his generation, his family had already been in decline, he had no size and rank, and he had to rely on his own farming to make ends meet. If Wang Mang hadn't usurped the throne and seized the country, and the world was in chaos, how could Liu Xiu ascend to heaven and finally marry Yin Lihua, Become the emperor?"

However, in Zhu Cun's ears, these words were just that his brother lost his mind and fell into hysteria for a while, so he didn't argue with him at the moment.The two went back to the inn. It was night when Zhu Ah San turned left and right, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, completely missing each other.Until dawn, I barely fell asleep, but immediately dreamed of Miss Zhang falling into a dream.The little lady looked back at him and smiled, he was about to step forward to hug her, but was suddenly woken up by someone, and when he opened his eyes, it was the second brother Zhu Cun.

"It's getting late, we have to hurry, and we can't miss Aye's memorial day."

The two brothers returned along the road. A few days later, they went to their hometown in Wugouli, Dedang Mountain. After a sacrifice and sweep, rich sacrifices were placed. The villagers from far and near saw that the two sons of Zhu Wujing were sincere and benevolent, and they also dressed dignifiedly when they came back this time. , can't help but sigh.

A few days later, the two brothers finally returned to Liujiazhuang. Since Songzhou, Zhu Ahsan has been silent, often alone and silent.While they were away, the Wang family had already entrusted a matchmaker to arrange a marriage for Zhu Yu and Zhu Cun brothers.The two families were in a hurry to get things done, and as soon as Zhu Cun came back, the marriage was done one after another. .

Wang Shi also noticed Zhu Asan's recent changes.I thought the third child was anxious when he saw that the eldest and second child got married.So he secretly entrusted a matchmaker to find out the right girl, and within a few days.The horse matchmaker came back and said that there was a farmer's family in Wangjiazhuang thirty miles away. His family had five daughters, and life was difficult now. Their eldest daughter was fourteen and wanted to marry out.Hearing about Zhu Asan of Liujiazhuang, he knew that this young man was famous far and wide, brave and good hunter.Therefore, there is no need for a bride price, and I am willing to marry my daughter directly.

When Wang heard about this, she was naturally happy, and secretly went to see the daughter of the Wang family, she looked good and had a slender figure.I specifically inquired about it, and said that it has already been popular.Mrs. Wang is very satisfied. If she has been popular, she will be able to bear children.Three sons, he naturally hoped that they would have children sooner.Immediately, he made a betrothal gift of the five pennies left over from the sale of the skin in Songzhou last time by the second child, and made a decision.

Within a few days, the marriage has already been arranged.Zhu Ahsan didn't know the matter until now, and he refused to agree, even when Wang asked him why.In the end, Zhu Cun suddenly understood that it must be because of Song Shijun's daughter.Originally, he thought that after a while, his brother would let go of this delusion, but now seeing that he was still insisting on it, he couldn't help being very angry, he pulled Zhu Asan and beat him up, and finally said, "I don't want to If you make your mother angry, you will marry the young lady of the Wang family honestly.

On the day of their wedding, Zhu Ahsan finally put on a big red robe, worshiped at the hall with the green girl from the Wang family, and entered the bridal chamber.But when he hugged the somewhat thin girl from the Wang family, his mind was full of the young lady from the Zhang family.

After the wedding, Zhu Ahsan often lamented and always regretted marrying the daughter of the Wang family.When he was out hunting these days, he heard a lot of rumors. First, Caozhou's rebellious grass army attacked the city and plundered land in the name of Tianbuevening. Jiedu envoy Xue Chong defeated, and then Taining Jiedu envoy Li Xi was defeated.After having had enough trouble with the Tianping Army, they entered the territory of the Taining Army, and now they have even reached the territory of the Xuanwu Army, and even the soldiers and horses once reached the Songzhou area.

Zhu Asan's life is very boring now, facing the newlywed wife who is obedient to him every day, but he has no passion at all.Since Songzhou came back, his vision has become wider and his heart has become wilder. He is no longer reconciled to staying in the small Liujiazhuang for the rest of his life.

"In troubled times, if you want to get ahead, you must either join the army or become a thief. I have heard for a long time that Wang Xianzhi and Huang Chao rebelled and ran amok in the world. Seeing that the court is in jeopardy. With our martial arts, if we go to defect, we will not worry about our success. I really want to win When the world is over, you and I will be the heroes of the founding of the country and will be appointed as marquises. Even if you can’t, it’s not difficult to get some money, silk, gold and silver, and rob him of three or five beautiful girls. Wouldn’t it be better than us hunting in the mountains? Hunk, buried this ability?"

When he was selling prey in Xiao County that day, and drinking with a few acquainted hunters in a simple tavern, the words of one of the old men kept echoing in Zhu Wen's heart.He was already ambitious, but after hearing these passionate words, he couldn't calm down even more.

I remembered that I was already 21 years old, but there was no tile in the world that belonged to him, and no place to be born belonged to him. Now that I have a wife, I will have a child in the future. Does he want to be the tenant of the Liu family all his life, his son and grandson? Do you want to live like this too?

He was not reconciled, if it was true what the Orion said, it wouldn't be a waste of time in this world.

When it was dark, Zhu Ahsan took his second brother to his hut, which was originally the room where the three brothers lived, but now that the three brothers were married, Liu Chong arranged a room for them each.As soon as he entered the room, Zhu Ahsan poured a bowl of dirty wine for his second brother.

The brothers chatted while drinking, and slowly, Zhu Asan brought the conversation to the things planned in his heart.

Zhu Cun was already half-drunk, and after listening to his brother's description, he was also a little moved.

"Second brother, the grass army has already attacked Songzhou, but it's only two hundred miles away."

"You want to go to the grass army?" Zhu Cun asked.

Zhu Asan shook his head: "No, those are just thieves. I think the official army is more reliable. I want to go to Songzhou to join the army and join the Songzhou official army."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Cun immediately understood that this brother still hasn't forgotten the little lady of the Zhang family.He thought about it carefully, the last time they went to Songzhou, the city of Songzhou was huge, with more than [-] people in the city, such a big city, it is estimated that a group of bandits would be difficult to capture.

After some discussion, the two brothers couldn't help but feel a little excited. They made up their minds with the help of alcohol, and went directly to their mother and elder brother.

"We two brothers don't want to die at home. We want to go out and start a family business. We will ask elder brother to take care of everything at home. When we earn money, we will come back immediately. Please rest assured, mother and elder brother."

Mother Wang was a little worried, and Wang couldn't help but shed tears. The eldest Zhu Yu is a contented person, and being married to a daughter-in-law is already quite satisfying.Immediately said: "I will take care of my mother, younger sister, and younger siblings. Since the second and third brothers have accidentally started their family business, then don't worry about it. I will take care of the family. It's just that there is chaos outside right now. You have to take care of them." Take care of yourself, if not, come back right away."

The two went to bid farewell to Liu Chong again. After some persuasion failed, Liu Chong had to let them go.At the end of the day, he asked his wife to take two pieces of money for the two of them.

Early the next morning, the two brothers set off on the road with their bags on their backs, heading all the way to Songzhou.

A few days later, the two brothers arrived at the foot of Songzhou City. There was already a continuous camp here, with tents everywhere.The two brothers were a little dumbfounded, turned left and right, and turned all the way to the banner of recruitment.Zhu Ahsan did know some characters, and when he saw the word "recruitment", he immediately knew that this was the place for recruitment that everyone usually talked about.Immediately excitedly pulled Zhu Cun forward to sign up.

"Master, our brothers are here to enroll in the army."

"What's your name, where are you from, and how old are you?"

"My name is Zhu Cun. I'm from Xiao County, Xuzhou. My hometown is Dangshan, Songzhou. I'm 25 this year."

"My name is Zhu Wen. I am from Xiao County, Xuzhou. My hometown is Dangshan, Songzhou. I am 21 this year. Zhu Cun is my second elder brother. We are hunters. We are good at shooting arrows. Eagles fly in the sky, leopards run on the ground, and swim in the water. The grass carp can be shot with a single arrow, a hundred hits." Zhu Ahsan introduced himself when he saw that the recruiter was wearing iron armor with a majestic expression on his face.

Hearing the words, the registered officer became a little interested, "There is a bow over there, you just shoot that arrow stack sixty steps away, if you hit six out of ten, you are qualified."

Zhu Cun picked up the bow and shot ten arrows at a regular sixty paces, and all ten arrows hit the center of the arrow stack.

The officer nodded, with a wider smile on his face.

When it was Zhu Ahsan's turn, he tried the bow first, and found that this bow was not strong, so he took the initiative to change to a long bow with one stone.Then he retreated about forty steps, stood a hundred steps away, stretched his bow and shot ten arrows in a row, and the arrows hit the red heart.

"Yes, very good. Zhu Cun Zhu Wen, from now on, the two of you will be the infantry archers in the front chamber of the Zhen [***] Auxiliary Army. In view of your excellent archery skills, this official makes an exception and grants you the rank of second-class reserve soldier Boy, once you entered the barracks, you jumped three ranks and became a second-class soldier. Even if it is a reserve rank, it is very rare. Now, take these two military cards and go to the left, and someone will take you there to assist you. Report from the Bow Battalion in the front of the army."

The three brothers Zhu A took the military card, and only then did they suddenly realize a problem, they actually entered the town [***], not Songzhou state soldiers.The two brothers looked at each other for a long time, but they didn't dare to turn back to the majestic officer. They stared at the military badge for a long time, and finally walked to the left with heavy steps. (To be continued.)