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"Brother Lin, just watch carefully!"

Li Ping'an, riding his horse, patiently explained the essentials of horsemanship to Lin Feng.

"To learn horsemanship, you must first practice riding posture. In our Great Qian Army, we emphasize the 'three points in a line' principle."

"Ears, shoulders, and heels should be in a vertical line, like this..."

As he spoke, Li Ping'an straightened his back again, his posture becoming even more upright.

"Keep your back straight, but naturally relaxed; do not be stiff or tense."

"Of course, you shouldn't slouch or bend over, otherwise you'll get exhausted in no time."

Li Ping'an's explanation was clear and logical. Lin Feng listened attentively, quickly digested the key points, and immediately mounted his horse to try it out.

"Brother Lin, that's a good pose!"

Lu Zheng stood by and watched, offering guidance when the opportunity arose.

"Relax a little more, don't be tense. Gently place your calves against the horse's belly, bend your knees naturally, and gently wrap them around the horse's body."

Li Pingan and Lü Zheng are considered to be excellent equestrian instructors.

He explained all the key techniques of horseback riding to Lin Feng in great detail.

For example, how to hold the reins with both hands and how to step on the stirrups with the soles of the feet.

Even the direction of one's gaze is crucial for maintaining balance and maneuvering flexibly.

Every part is explained in a simple, easy-to-understand, and memorable way.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. Li Ping'an was so thirsty from talking that he immediately took the water bottle from his waist and gulped down two big mouthfuls.

"Brother Lin, we've been talking for so long, you have to put it into practice eventually."

"If you can master these techniques within ten days, you will be considered extremely talented."

However, no sooner had Li Ping'an finished speaking than Lin Feng surprised everyone with, "Brother Li, I've remembered everything you've said, please continue!"

continue?

Li Ping'an nearly spat out the water in his mouth, exclaiming in surprise, "Continue? Brother Lin, you haven't even properly practiced riding for a moment, and you want to hear the rest?"

Lu Zheng, hands on his hips, joked, "Brother Lin, the ancients said, 'Don't try to understand everything when reading.' Are you trying to take that shortcut when you learn to ride a horse? Hahaha!"

Lin Feng pointed to his head and said with a faint smile, "I've memorized all the key points that Brother Li and Brother Lü mentioned, and I just practiced them in my mind several times."

"Today, I will trouble you two to explain all the essentials of horsemanship."

"I'll think about it some more here, and then practice it tonight. That should be about right."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Li Pingan and Lü Zheng's lips twitched simultaneously, and they finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Li Pingan, in particular, was laughing so hard that tears were almost streaming down his face.

"Brother Lin, do you know how long it takes for someone with no riding experience to become a master rider?"

"Among my Liaodong cavalry, those new recruits who have never been in contact with horses before, it would take at least three to five months to barely become proficient."

"You think you can succeed just by 'thinking about it and practicing'? Unless you're some kind of celestial being descended from heaven!"

Using your brain to "train" horsemanship?

This was the first time Li Ping'an had ever heard of such a thing.

Lin Feng gently stroked the chestnut horse's mane, his smile undiminished.

"How will you know it won't work if you don't try? Don't waste your time, let's continue!"

Seeing his resolute attitude, Li Ping'an and Lü Zheng had no choice but to continue their explanation.

The two of them acted like dutiful teachers, stuffing all sorts of complex riding knowledge into Lin Feng's mind.

He also practiced it several times to make sure he could see every detail clearly.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Li Ping'an finally finished explaining all the key points. His water bottle was already empty, and he felt a dry, sore throat.

"Brother Lin, we've covered all the essentials, and it's getting late. The northern barbarians didn't dare attack today, so how about the three of us go for a couple of drinks to quench our thirst?"

Lin Feng raised his hand to shield his eyes from the sun, his tone firm: "The key to mastering equestrianism is making the most of time. I will stay at the training ground for the next two days to hone my skills. Please ask you two to send a message to my godfather and the kitchen staff to deliver three meals a day here."

Lu Zheng scratched his head and couldn't help but advise, "Brother Lin, why are you doing this? Horsemanship is something that takes years of practice. What can you expect to learn in just two days? Do you think you can get fat in one bite?"

Lin Feng smiled mysteriously: "How do you two know I'm not good enough? Dare to come here after sunset tomorrow and have a horsemanship and archery contest with me?"

Li Pingan and Lü Zheng were both stunned, almost thinking that Lin Feng had gone hysterical.

Based on how he stumbled and swayed on horseback just now, barely able to walk steadily, how dare he propose a riding and archery competition?

"good!"

Li Ping'an immediately agreed: "Brother Lin, you offered this yourself, so if you lose, you have to cover my drinking expenses for half a month!"

Lu Zheng also became interested and waved his hand, "Brother Li, half a month's worth of drinks isn't enough! If we're going to compete, let's go big, a whole month! Brother Lin, do you dare to take the challenge?"

Lin Feng cupped his hands slightly, smiling calmly, "Why wouldn't I dare? I should thank you both for treating me to drinks!"

Hearing this, Li Ping'an was almost speechless.

"You little brat, you're really arrogant!"

"I will send you books on horseback riding later. Brother Lü and I will not disturb you."

"Tomorrow evening, let's see if you can pull off a miracle and beat us in mounted archery!"

After saying that, the two turned and left.

That night, the small drill ground was dimly lit.

Lin Feng sat on a futon, with several riding manuals piled up beside him.

By the light of the two lanterns, he was engrossed in reading a book.

Inside the training ground, besides his chestnut horse, there were two spare steeds leisurely strolling around, occasionally flicking their tails and breaking the silence of the night.

"I thought the rumors in the army were false, but I didn't expect Lord Lin to actually be here."

A clear and melodious girl's voice rang out, like a lark in the forest.

Lin Feng looked up and saw Liu Ruyan standing not far away, dressed in a pink and white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), smiling radiantly.

It was like a fairy in the dark night, carrying an exquisite food box in her hand.

"Why is Miss Liu here at the military camp?" Lin Feng asked without looking up. "What are the soldiers guarding the camp doing?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan's face showed a hint of smugness.

"Don't underestimate me! I have a waist token bestowed by His Highness Prince Zhou. Not to mention military camps, I can freely enter and leave even general's mansions and imperial palaces."

She stopped in front of Lin Feng, her pink and white embroidered shoes with exquisite gold patterns particularly eye-catching.

"Hey! I came to see you out of kindness, and this is how you treat me?"

Liu Ruyan bent down and peeked out, and saw that Lin Feng was holding the "Archery Manual" in his hands. A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

"Wang Ju's *Archery Classic* contains a chapter on 'General Methods of Horse Archery.' Since Lord Lin not only practices horseback riding but also reads this book, could it be that he is specializing in the art of mounted archery?"

Lin Feng then put down his book and looked at her directly: "Miss Ruyan, what brings you here so late at night? I'm busy learning horseback riding and don't have time to chat with you about poetry and idle gossip."

Liu Ruyan placed the food box on the stone table beside her, showing no sign of anger, but instead smiling with her eyes crinkling.

"Don't be so harsh!"

"I'm just curious, who gave you the courage to make an appointment with Lord Li and Lord Lü to compete in archery and horsemanship tomorrow?"

She paused, then added with a smile, "These days, there are even people in the military camp who have secretly set up betting odds, wagering on who will win tomorrow between you and the other two."

"Let me take a look at Lord Lin's practice results first, so I can have a better idea of ​​what to expect and place my bets accordingly."

Lin Feng was silent for a moment, then saw right through her thoughts: "You're clearly here to laugh at me."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Liu Ruyan smiled and said, "Lord Lin, that's a harsh thing to say. I came here to show my concern for you."

Lin Feng rolled his eyes at her, too lazy to waste words with this spoiled girl.

"Go ahead and look, but I'll just remind you not to go near the path where the warhorses are galloping, lest you get caught in the crossfire."

After saying this, he put down his book, got up, and walked towards the chestnut horse.

After Li Ping'an and Lü Zheng left, he did not mount his horse again. Instead, he sat in place, repeatedly pondering their explanations, extracting the core principles, and reading through the classic texts that had been sent to him.

At this moment, thanks to the temporary boost to his comprehension, Lin Feng could read ten lines at a glance and still remember everything he saw.

The complex and profound knowledge of horsemanship and archery was deeply imprinted in his mind, and he then refined and integrated it one by one.

These processes often take ordinary people several days or even more than ten days.

Yet he completed it in just a few hours, his mind still clear and his thoughts racing.

Lin Feng mounted his horse, his legs slightly gripping the horse's flanks, his gaze resolute, and gave a low shout: "Giddy up!"