Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

"Sister Lin, Second Sister, Third Sister, Fourth Sister, you are all rare guests. What brings you here today?" Jia Jing asked them about their purpose.

"Our third brother displayed his might in Rongqing Hall today, and we sisters are truly amazed. We never knew our third brother was so valiant!"

Tan Chun laughed heartily, offering only a word of praise, without immediately revealing the purpose of her trip.

"Third sister, you flatter me. It's nothing but the bravery of a common man, hardly worthy of being called heroic!" Jia Jing smiled slightly and waved his hand.

"Third brother is too modest. If what you did today in the hall was nothing more than the bravery of a mere brute, then what was it?"

Lin Daiyu's bright, clear eyes, as clear as a winter spring, shone brightly as she stared intently at Jia Jing.

He held up the paper in his hand, his eyes filled with a complex expression.

"What? Did Sister Lin discover Third Brother's calligraphy?"

"Is it poetry, classical texts, or prose and songs?"

Tan Chun seemed a little excited. Could it be that her third brother was a genius who was proficient in both literature and martial arts?

Although they are girls, they would sometimes run a poetry club and write poems to relieve boredom!

After all, this was a refined pursuit admired by the people of the Han Dynasty.

Yingchun is good at chess, Tanchun is good at calligraphy, Xichun is good at painting, and Daiyu is good at poetry. These are not just empty names.

Therefore, everyone showed great interest in Jia Jing's writing brush and ink in Lin Daiyu's hands.

"It's just a casual scribble, hardly worthy of serious consideration!" Jia Jing said modestly again.

He never expected that what was merely a casual creation after receiving Zhao Yun's martial arts inheritance last night would be found by Lin Daiyu today.

Before he transmigrated, he majored in classical Chinese literature and had a certain level of knowledge in poetry, prose, and calligraphy.

Of course, my skill level is limited.

Since arriving in the Han Dynasty, he has taken up calligraphy again and practices for an hour every day.

After all, in ancient times, the importance of good handwriting was self-evident.

If he hadn't obtained the system, he originally planned to grit his teeth and take the imperial examination to enter officialdom.

Although he has now obtained the system, he has no intention of giving up reading, calligraphy, and martial arts every day, as this is a form of personal growth and cultivation.

"The way to be a general is to first cultivate one's mind. If Mount Tai collapses before you, your expression will not change; if a deer runs past on your left, your eyes will not blink. Only then can you control gains and losses and be ready to face the enemy."

In warfare, righteousness is paramount; even if there is profit to be gained through unrighteous means, one should not act...

The way of war is this: before the battle, nourish the resources; before the battle, nourish the strength; after the battle, nourish the morale; after victory, nourish the spirit…

"...Only those who cultivate their skills and cherish themselves are invincible in the world. Therefore, one act of forbearance can withstand a hundred acts of bravery, and one moment of stillness can control a hundred movements."

"...Therefore, those skilled in warfare secure their position through strategic formation. If one can secure one's position through strategic formation, then one's strength will be more than sufficient."

Lin Daiyu read the book "The Art of the Mind" on the note in one breath.

After reading it, he felt even more that it was a magnificent article that could rival his father's literary talent.

Although she was unfamiliar with military affairs, her writing style and the three qualities of "reasoning," "words," and "spirit" in her articles were truly inspiring and enlightening, like drinking from a sweet spring.

You should know that her father was the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination, and his literary talent was praised by the entire court.

Tan Chun and Ying Chun, who were standing to the side, remained silent for a long time after hearing this.

Tan Chun also reviewed Jia Jing's performance in Rongqing Hall in her mind. Wasn't this the kind of composure that "remains calm even when Mount Tai collapses before him, and doesn't blink even when a deer runs past on his left"?

Third Brother is indeed a man of great wisdom and not an ordinary person.

"What a brilliant piece of writing! Third Brother has been hiding his talent far too well. He is not only so literate but also quite skilled in martial arts, yet he never reveals a single detail of it!"

"Literary talent is but a minor skill! Better to be a centurion than a mere scholar."

"Given the nation's current decline, I still yearn to serve on the battlefield, achieve merit, defend my country, and become a true hero!"

Jia Jing did not want to waste his breath on these poems and articles, although before the system arrived, he had planned to make a name for himself through these poems and articles that had not yet appeared.

But now that the system has arrived, and he's in this chaotic world, he only believes in two words:

Strength! Strength! It's fucking strength!

"Only today do I understand my third brother's ambition!"

Tan Chun looked at Jia Jing with admiration in her eyes. Seeing that Jia Jing was unwilling to talk about literature, she then explained the purpose of her visit that day:

"Third brother, we've come here today to treat you to a farewell feast, wishing you a bright future and the fulfillment of all your dreams!"

"Forget about hosting! I've offended the master now, and even the old lady probably doesn't like me anymore. It's best if you don't have too much contact with me!"

Although Jia Jing knew their good intentions, he still refused.

After all, the situation for the women in the manor wasn't very good either!

Tan Chun and Ying Chun were both born out of wedlock, while Xi Chun and Dai Yu were living in the Rongguo Mansion as guests.

If it weren't for Grandmother Jia's fondness for pretty girls, they probably wouldn't have received the same treatment as Jia Jing.

Especially Yingchun, it was far too easy for Jia She to control his daughter.

Seeing that Jia Jing spoke frankly, Tan Chun, Lin Daiyu, and the others did not insist on inviting him.

Tan Chun said refreshingly:

"Then we'll invite you again when Third Brother returns home. He left in such a hurry today that we didn't have time to prepare anything, so we'll just send some gifts as a token of our appreciation! Surely Third Brother won't refuse now!"