Late Tang

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Early in the morning, Gongsun Lan invited Liu Yuniang to go to the test site of the martial arts test.

Since arriving in Yanjing, Mrs. Liu has never left home, especially after her daughter was also sent to Yanjing, she stayed in the house all day to accompany her daughter.But she couldn't refuse Gongsun Lan's invitation, because she took her daughter with her directly.She had heard of this very charming, but full of free and easy and capable woman, and she felt that she had a strange sense of familiarity with herself, perhaps because this woman was not an ordinary woman, she was Qin Junzhong's intelligence agent. The chief officer, Zhong Cheng of the Supervisory Office of the fourth grade, is still a marquis, not the wife of the country, but a real marquis.

She and Gongsun Lan went to the martial arts examination site in a four-wheeled carriage. The carriage was very luxurious and elongated. The carriage was like a mobile living room, with all kinds of sleeping, tea tables and so on. It could even accommodate ten people. not crowded.

There are many glasses on the carriage, and there are Venetian blinds hanging in the transparent glass windows. She can clearly see the outside through the gaps in the curtains.

Outside the city wall of the southern city of Yanjing, on the bank of the canal, a large area of ​​tents had been set up, and tens of thousands of people came to watch this grand event.

For many people, the martial arts exam is like a martial arts tournament, more like a lively sideshow, which can make people temporarily forget their worries and troubles, and let them sing happily.The martial arts consideration this time is really grand, basically there is no limit, regardless of origin, really regardless of origin, no matter you used to be a general, a literati family, or a powerful landlord, even if you are the son of a merchant, the son of a prostitute, or a criminal It doesn't matter if you are the son of a child, the only one is that as long as you have never committed a felony, you can take the exam.Of course, if you want to come to Yanjing to take the martial arts exam, you also have to pass the county, state, and provincial exams first.

The test site was placed outside the city, not inside the city.

Seeing the spectacular scenery of the conference, Mrs. Liu, who has never liked red clothes and armed forces, was a little dazzled and almost out of breath.Shining armor, tall horses covered with gold and silver, the crowd shouting and cheering loudly, and bright flags of various colors fluttering in the wind.There are also many savvy merchants who take this opportunity to play sponsorship banners and flags with advertising slogans, and those samurai, especially those samurai.

Tall, mighty, strong!

"It was a worthwhile trip, even better than I imagined!" When Liu Yuniang followed Gongsun Lan to their exclusive tent, Gongsun Lan said to Liu with a soft smile.Today, Gongsun Lan wore a sapphire blue palace gown, revealing half of her white and greasy breasts. Coupled with her naked face, she was full of lust.And Mrs. Liu just put on a little makeup, no makeup, and a flying high bun, with only a golden phoenix walking on it, and the golden phoenix swayed as she walked, dazzled people's eyes.She wore a plain white double-breasted gown with large sleeves, but it matched her black hair and her calm face. Eyes are full of surprise.

The samurai who took the final exam today are more and more heroic than each other.Among them, Li Jing's seven apprentices in Yanjing shined the most, they were the focus of the audience.Except for Liu Xun, they were all dressed in bright silver full-body steel plate armor, and their cloaks were as white as the first snow.

Liu Xun was also wearing a white cloak, but his armor was shiny golden. There was also a golden helmet with a tiger's head bestowed by Li Jing himself, a lion jade belt, and a jade sword.

Li Jing's ladies are not here to take the exam today, they are special guests, and Liu Xun, the new admiral of the Nine Gates and the leader of the Shengjie Army, his appearance will undoubtedly make countless former The young women who came to watch had thunderous hearts and peach blossom faces.

Liu Yuniang still remembers Liu Xun. During the Battle of Daibei a few years ago, he was the one who raided Zhigu Pass, forcing her to retreat hastily. Later, she chased after Taixi Pass. That time, Liu Xun's Fourth Division The brother led more than a hundred people, but from her eight thousand soldiers, he forcibly took the Thai Opera Pass.

A few years later, not long ago, the battle of Daibei again was also Zhigu Pass and Weizhou.

"General Liu Xun, nicknamed Xiao Zhuge, is known as "one step and one hundred tricks". He is just 20 years old this year, but he is already one of the 36 princes and holds the main position in the Jinjiasheng Jie Army. Just a few days ago, he just He was awarded the position of admiral of the Nine Gates of Yanjing City by the King of Qin. It is said that General Liu Xun is now the second most beloved girl in Yanjing, and I can help you connect if you are interested." Gongsun Lan whispered to Liu said.

Gongsun Lan pointed to Liu Xun, who was holding a golden battle lance and Fu Shen holding a seven-foot two-handed epee, who was doing the opening performance for the exam, and said with a chuckle.Liu Xun and Fu Shen, both of them are so young, yet so brave, they became famous when they were young, and they are high apprentices of the King of Qin, and now they both hold important positions.With these two people appearing on the stage, the atmosphere of the whole scene suddenly became lively.

Liu Yunniang looked calm, and she didn't seem to be angry at Gongsun Lan's joke.

"Who is No.1?"

"What?" Gongsun Lan asked in surprise.

"You said that Liu Xun is the second favorite dream girl in Yanjing, so who is the first?" Liu asked with a serious face.

Gongsun Lan was stunned for a moment, she didn't expect her to ask this question, but then she smiled and replied, "Of course His Royal Highness King Qin ranks first, not to mention Yanjing, I'm afraid that the whole Tang Dynasty, the favorite dream of the girls in the Tang Dynasty In the middle, King Qin must be number one."

Liu Yuniang didn't answer, she suddenly fell into memories, and the scene of Li Jing asking her to meet in the valley outside Zhiguguan that day appeared in her mind.Li Jing's appearance and Li Jing's voice at that time are still in her mind.Sometimes she couldn't help thinking, if Jingniang's arrow shot Li Jing that day, what would it be like now?

Thinking of Li Jing, I naturally thought of her husband Li Keyong.When she first arrived in Yanjing, she asked people to inquire about him almost every day. Later, gradually once every two days, then once every three days, finally once every five days, and once every ten days.

She woke up suddenly, as if the last time she went to inquire about him was half a month ago.

What's the matter, has she really forgotten him?Or did she already believe that he would never come back, or maybe she didn't want to go back to the old life?

For a moment, her thoughts were flooding and her heart was in a mess.

Gongsun Lan called her twice from the side, making her stunned, and couldn't help but feel moved.

"There is no news about Li Ke's use so far, and he is probably gone long ago. Do you have any plans for the future?"

"What?" Liu asked blankly.

Gongsun Lan said: "I said King Qin appreciates you very much, why don't you think about it!"

"What did you say?" Liu Yunniang exploded in shock like a cat that stepped on its tail.

When Gongsun Lan saw such a big reaction from her, her heart skipped a beat suddenly, and she understood something.She turned her head and her face slowly sank.Liu Yunniang also realized that she was overreacting, and quickly said, "I didn't mean that."

"What do you mean?"

"It's that..." At this point, Liu Yuniang stopped talking, because she found that her explanation in a hurry was getting darker and darker, and she wanted to cover up.

"Don't explain, explaining is covering up, and covering up is the truth." Gongsun Lan turned her head and sneered, "Do you know who said this sentence?"

"King Qin?"

Gongsun Lan laughed, "It seems that there is a tacit understanding. That's right, it was the King of Qin who said it. Maybe you can tell the difference, but in fact your own heart has already betrayed you just now. It’s true that I have this feeling, Saburo is not an ordinary man, and there are very few women who can’t be moved by him.”

"I'm Ke Yong's wife, and we still have Hu Niu." Liu Yuniang replied, but her voice was a little soft.

"So what? Li Keyong may have a barbaric taste that makes some women's hearts fall in love, but you have to admit that you actually prefer a man like Saburo, right? He is handsome, gentle and considerate, which makes people more attractive." What moves my heart is understanding. A hero who can command millions of troops and look down on the world, but can be gentle and considerate to women, such a man, even a woman would like it. There is nothing wrong with liking someone, and I like it too he."

"I know, you are his woman." Liu said with some understanding. Although Gongsun Lan is a strong woman and a self-reliant woman, in this kind of society, no matter how strong a woman is, she has to rely on a man.

"I like him, so I'm with her."

"Don't you care if you don't have a name or a role?"

"If you really love someone to that extent, you won't care too much about them. Besides, fame is not everything. If you like him, you can be with him or have children with him." Gongsun Lan said softly . "Actually, it is impossible for you to go back to Daibei now, and even if you have the chance to go back, are you willing to go back? What are you going to do? At least there is no news about Li Keyong, and your daughter is by your side. There is no reason to go back."

Liu Yuniang was stunned, and suddenly shook her head, "No, I will follow my father at home and my husband after marriage, and Ke Yong and I are married. Not to mention that he is only missing now, even if he dies, I should still keep the festival for him. "

"Festival? What are you talking about? I respect you for being a strange woman who doesn't like red clothes but arms. Why do you have these thoughts now? The 20 years before you have passed, but the future is still long. You should do it for yourself." Live by yourself, you should see that there is a wider world here, and if you stay here, you should have a broader prospect. Look at Saburo, look at his women, don't say that a broken flower like me can do it Follow him, and you can help him with things. Even if he officially welcomes you, Mrs. Mei and Mrs. Zhu are still commanding the navy fleet across the rivers and lakes."

Liu Yuniang pursed her lips, shook her head slightly, and remained silent. In the following competition, her eyes stared at the distant sky, staring blankly.

Many of the martial arts candidates who came to participate in the final martial arts test were generals who came from all over the world, and many of them came from powerful backgrounds, but there were also many children of generals of the Qin Army, and many students from the military academy of the Qin Army participated. A scholar who is ready to abandon his pen and join the army.

These people are very young, and most of them have not yet made outstanding achievements, but there are also some children of generals and officials who have already inherited their father's shadow.For example, the fifth grandson of grand master Cui Yunqing is already the head of Li Jing's personal guard with a sword, and he is a sixth-rank martial artist.But he also came to participate in the martial arts, obviously wanting to take this opportunity to prove that he is not just a child who can only rely on the family background to get ahead.In addition to Cui Yunqing's grandson, Gongsun Lan also saw many noble and wealthy children, including the nephews of Wang Pu and Wang Gai brothers, the brothers and nephews of Li Jing's family, as well as the Song family, Xiao family, Zhang family, and Han family. , Yu's and other prominent family children also came to participate in the martial arts.

It has to be said that in the past, even the children of wealthy families who practiced martial arts would seldom take part in martial arts. They would rely on their father's shadow to become an official, strive to become a civil servant, and then enter the military.However, although Qin Fan also has some atmosphere of emphasizing literature, he does not completely restrain military officers, but pays equal attention to them.Advocating literature and advocating martial arts simultaneously.There are many restrictions on the soldiers in Qin Fan, but similarly, the soldiers of the Qin Army are also a profession that is most respected.

Today's competition is about horse riding and riding and shooting. The competition lasted all day until dusk.

The iron hoofs of the war horses were like thunder, trampling the land of the examination field into a dilapidated muddy field.However, the people who watched today were a little undecided. Until dusk, Li Jing took a break from his busy schedule and came to meet some outstanding martial arts masters in the competition, and brought more than a dozen carts to cook. The hot porridge was distributed to the people who came to watch, and this made today's competition a perfect end. (To be continued.)