Xia Xun came out of the main hall of the Commander's Department of Jinyi Guards and walked to the front yard. He happened to see Liu Yu practicing the same movement with a sword under the left corridor. Sweat was dripping down his fair face, and he didn't bother to wipe it.
, looking very concerned.
Xia Xun stopped and looked seriously for a while, then smiled and said: "Be careful about how to use your waist strength. You can't exert the power of this sword just by relying on your arm strength."
"Brother Yang!"
Liu Yu turned around and saw Xia Xun. She immediately put away the knife and ran over happily.
After Xia Xun returned to Jinan, Mr. Cao of the Procuratorate of Punishment did not break his promise and exonerated the Liu family and his son according to the previous agreement. However, the Liu family was involved in the major rebellion case of the White Lotus Cult bandits. Although the Liu family knew that Wang
Yiyuan's true identity depends on the severity of his crime, but he has to be punished. Wang Yiyuan's cousin was the person directly responsible for harboring the imperial prisoner and was exiled from the army. Although the Liu family and his son atone for their sins with their general merits,
Although he was released in name, most of his family property was confiscated, and the Liu family's vitality was severely damaged.
Liu Yu learned from the experience and felt that he was useless as a scholar, and if he continued to study hard, he might not have a chance to be promoted, so he begged Xia Xun for help and brought him to Yingtian. When Luo Kedi was hiring people, Liu Yu was somehow
He was a scholar, could read and write, and was a useful talent, so he was recruited into the Imperial Guard and made a school captain.
Xia Xun is now the chief flag officer of the Jinyiwei Yamen. He is in the seventh rank, which is one level higher than the original third-class sword-bearing guard officer in front of the imperial court. There is also a Lai Baihu above him, but this Lai Baihu is a hereditary Baihu.
The current Jinyiwei Yamen is in vain. Xia Xun has never met this boss. He directly takes orders from Luo Qian and is quite at ease.
After returning from Shandong, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had never expected that he could really make a difference, was very happy because of his role in cracking the case of the White Lotus Sect in Jinan, especially his great contribution to killing the imperial convict Wang Jingangnu.
Old Man Zhu was a bit petty. He had not forgotten that Xia Xun had the guts to ask him for leave because his wife was late for work and wanted to find his wife. So he was promoted to one level and given a sinecure.
I went to the Jinyiwei Yamen and sat on the bench.
According to Lao Zhu's intention, he probably wanted to ignore him and wait until he was eager for success before using him. He didn't want Xia Xun to have no ambitions, so he was very satisfied with this arrangement. He spent all day in Jinyiwei Yamen.
Being idle and idle, this guy is exactly where he wants to be, and he doesn't feel that he has been left out at all.
No, after Xie Yufei returned to Jiangnan, she helped Nan Feifei go north to Yanggu, Shandong, to marry Ximen Qing, which made Mrs. Xizhu furious. Xie Yufei knelt down to apologize to her master, and finally accompanied Xizhu herself.
Madam went to Shandong. Anyway, Feifei was already married, and it was a matchmaker, so Madam Xizhu could not bring her daughter back.
The master and apprentice have been away for half a year. A few days ago, Xie Yufei came back with a message, saying that through her mediation, Mrs.
What kind of methods are they? But considering that this woman is the master of the eccentric Xie Yufei, her methods must be very good. Ximen Qing's end must be worse than his own. Xia Xun couldn't help but feel relieved. According to what the letter said
, she will accompany her master back in the next few days. Xia Xun wanted to go to Xie's house. When he came here, he saw Liu Yu practicing swordsmanship.
Liu Yu wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "Lord Qianshi also said that I am not using my waist strength correctly. I didn't expect Brother Yang to say the same thing. There is indeed something wrong with my method of luck."
Xia Xun said with some surprise: "Oh? Mr. Qian Shi also taught you how to use the sword?"
Liu Yu smiled shyly and said, "Yes, but I am too stupid, and I still feel uncomfortable using a knife."
Xia Xun smiled and said: "You can't say that. After all, you learned martial arts a little late, and your limb coordination is relatively poor. But if you are willing to work so hard, you may not be able to succeed. Come on, let me teach you how to chop with this sword.
, in order to fully mobilize the strength of the whole body and chop accurately and steadily."
Xia Xun stuck behind him, holding his hands with both hands. While explaining, he held his hand and made slow movements. In this way, Liu Yu felt as if he was being held in Xia Xun's arms when he taught the sword skills.
His cheeks suddenly turned red, and even his neck turned red, but he obediently allowed Xia Xun to pull his arm and did not struggle.
Because he had been practicing his sword just now and was already so tired that he was sweating. Xia Xun didn't notice his discomfort and guided him to chop three times in a row. Xia Xun then let go of his hand and stepped back two steps: "Okay,
You try again."
Liu Yu followed Xia Xun's instructions and slashed with a knife. Xia Xun praised: "Okay, this knife has already used the strength of the waist. It's very good. You can practice it a few more times and master it completely."
Liu Yu said happily: "Thank you, Brother Yang."
"Um...cough!"
Suddenly there was a cough from the side. The two of them turned around and saw Luo Kedi wearing a white robe, standing in the corridor with his hands behind his back. The two people hurried forward to see him. Luo Kedi glanced at Liu Yu and said:
"It's not bad. Although I learned martial arts late, my appearance and quality are excellent. There are still three moves left in this set of sword skills. When Xiao Qianyue finishes teaching them, you can come to me and I will teach you more advanced martial arts.
"
Liu Yu quickly lifted the handle of the knife, cupped his fists and saluted: "Thank you, sir."
Luo Kedi nodded and said to Xia Xun: "Come with me, I have something to tell you."
"yes!"
Xia Xun patted Liu Yu on the shoulder and followed Luo Kedi.
Luo Kedi was taking a walk in the courtyard and said leisurely: "In a moment, you go to the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army and meet the judge, Mr. Tie Xuantie."
Xia Xun couldn't help but trembled when he heard the name: "Tie Xuan?"
Luo Kedi glanced at him and asked, "Why, do you recognize it?"
Xia Xun quickly shook his head and said, "I don't recognize him. I just...have heard of him."
Luo Kedi smiled and said: "Oh, I forgot that you are a scholar, so it is not surprising to have heard of his name. Tie Xuan is a man who is well versed in classics and history and has outstanding achievements. When he was a student at Taixue,
He was quite famous. Later, he was selected by the Imperial College to be a civil servant. He was upright and diligent in his work. The current emperor personally gave him the keystone of his name. He is a rare talent."
Xia Xun said: "Yes, I don't know what you have to say when you are sent to see the iron officer."
Luo Kedi frowned and said: "Now there is news about Ling Potian, the patrolling envoy of the White Lotus Sect in Jinan. The court received news that a group of pirates found his traces in the East China Sea. Those pirates, smuggling and robbery, committed all kinds of evil.
If you continue to collude with such rebellious imperial officials, there is no guarantee that they will not do something even more lawless.
The news also said that some officers and soldiers of the Haining Guard secretly colluded with the pirates. The emperor was furious and decided to send Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, who had just returned to Beijing from Shaanxi, to go to Hangzhou to investigate the matter and use the opportunity to encircle and suppress the pirates. Because the matter involved the guards.
Officers and soldiers, so Master Tiaotie will go with you. You have dealt with the White Lotus Sect when you were in Jinan and are familiar with them, so the emperor has appointed you to go with us. You must work well."
After hearing this, Xia Xun couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows. An upright and capable minister, and a cunning and arrogant dude. Such a combination is not easy for me, a small seventh-rank official, to serve. Should I continue to play soy sauce? He
But I never thought that the three of them would have to deal with each other for a long time. It was easier said than done.
Luo Kedi smiled happily and said to Xia Xun: "The fact that the emperor can think of you means that he still thinks highly of you. Last time, for a woman, you dared to delay your morning court. The emperor was right to put you aside. Go
Please do your job well and do it beautifully. According to me, when you come back this time, the emperor will definitely make great use of you."
Xia Xun quickly bowed and said: "Yes, I humbly obey my orders!"
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On one side of the Royal Road, westward along the Qianbu Corridor, across the street from the Liubu Yamen on the east side is the Jinyi Qinjun Commandery Department, and adjacent to the Jinyi Guards Commandery Department is the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
Therefore, Xia Xun went to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion very quickly. After exiting the gate of Jinyiwei, he turned right and walked not far before entering the gate of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
Xia Xun fought a lawsuit here last time. He may not know the yamen next to it, but the one he is most familiar with is the Office of Adjudication. Military Adjudicator Wu Busha has left Zuo Qian, and the officer who has just been replaced is this iron officer.
Lord Xuantie, Lord Tie is a human being, but he is the chief officer of the military court. However, although he is a human being, he is as strong as his last name. He is not a dignitary and is not afraid of the powerful. He has only served as the judge of the five armies for a short time.
In a short time, he has established his prestige and made everyone in the army look awe-inspiring.
Xia Xun arrived in front of the judgment hall. The soldiers announced to go in. Tie Xuan said please.
He immediately cupped his fists and gave a military salute, and said loudly: "Yang Xu, a humble official, has met Lord Tie."
"Haha, Mr. Yang, no courtesy, please come up quickly. I have admired Mr. Yang's name for a long time, and I am going to Hangzhou for business, so I need to rely on you greatly." A slight smile appeared on Tie Xuan's clear-cut face.
, stood up and greeted him.
This Tie Xuan looks like he is only in his early thirties. He is tall, with dark complexion, sunken eye sockets, a high and straight nose bridge, and a slightly curled beard under his chin. Because of the light coming in from the outside, Xia Xun stood up, just in time.
Looking at his appearance, it seems that his pupils are slightly dark brown, not completely black. I can't help but feel a little curious: "Does this Lord Tiexuan have foreign blood?"
Xia Xun really guessed that Tie Xuan was originally from Persia and was brought to the original by the Mongolian army during the Western Expedition, so he did have foreign ancestry.
Xia Xun said: "I don't dare to take the position. I will just let you go as you please. I wonder when you plan to set off?"
Tie Xuan said: "Gong Cao Guo just returned to the capital yesterday to see his boss. It is a rare opportunity to meet old colleagues. I would like to go to Duke Cao's house tomorrow to ask for advice. When to leave, it is up to Duke Cao to decide."
Tie Xuan has an upright temperament. He used to serve in the Ministry of Rites and is currently the judge of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. He was once a faultfinder and a prison judge. He may have some occupational diseases. Except for the smile he showed when he first met him, he was otherwise unremarkable.
He looked serious all the time and spoke very seriously. Xia Xun and he had no other place to talk except official matters, so they chatted for a while and agreed to go to Cao Guogong's mansion tomorrow. Xia Xun stood up and left.
Tie Xuan sent him outside the funeral hall, and Xia Xun left alone. He left the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, returned to Jinyi Guards Command, commanded the envoys, picked up the horses, and went straight to the Little Taming Elephant Gate. He was about to arrive at Tongji Gate.
Xia Xun suddenly arrived and there were several people standing there. Several burly guards, a man and a woman, were talking to each other. When he took a look, Xia Xun couldn't help being surprised. The man and woman were none other than Li Jinglong, and the woman was Li Jinglong.
It was Xie Yufei who was there. Xia Xun hurriedly pulled the reins, turned over and jumped off the horse.