Xiao Tang said to Jintai and Tan Zhengfang: "It is a great blessing for me, the junior, to be able to compete with the two seniors in their boxing and kicking skills. My two little brothers have also admired such a master as our seniors for a long time. I wonder if the two seniors can give me some advice together."
two?"
Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong were both stunned. Their eyes looked at Xiao Tang, full of surprise.
Jintai chuckled: "You kid, you want us two brothers to bargain? Doesn't matter if he is the instructor of the imperial army or a luxurious figure on the road. It depends on my mood when you beg to fight with me, but you regard us two brothers as the tutors of the band.
Are you selling gun-and-stick teachers?"
Tan Zhengfang looked towards Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong, and his eyes suddenly condensed. Like Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong, a talented person among people. Even at a young age, Tan Zhengfang's sophisticated vision could already tell that he had something to say.
He nodded thoughtfully but said nothing.
Xiao Tang smiled calmly and said: "How dare I, the junior, be disrespectful to the two seniors? But Senior Jin, you also said that the more people like the seniors and Brother Wu, the world will be more interesting. The junior dares to keep integrity to the seniors.
, these two little brothers are exactly that kind of people!”
Jin Tai glanced at Xiao Tang, then looked at Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong with his hands behind his back. When the two young men Yan and Xu saw them, they hurriedly gathered their lapels and crossed their hands to salute.
"They are just two beautiful little babies." Jin Tai snorted softly: "What's so great about them?"
Xiao Tangxin said that if you can't see that Yan Qing is a diamond with a bright future, then you are really making a mistake! Yan Qing was only twenty-four or five years old when he appeared in Water Margin, but what kind of person is he already? This makes Sichuan
The example of the crossbow is perfect, the sumo skills are unparalleled in the world, the fists and kicks are strong, and they are versatile, they can play, sing and dance, talk about each country, and are good at all kinds of skills!
And Xu Guanzhong was both civil and military, talented, knew everything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and everything about astronomy and geography! Moreover, these two people were a smart and suave wanderer and a prodigal son, and the other was a famous celebrity with hidden secrets... I saw that the Jintai was still there.
Well, Xiao Tang was worried for him.
They looked Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong up and down on the golden platform and said, "You two boys, did you see the boxing skills I used just now? How much do you remember? Come and show me!"
Yan Qing looked at Xu Guanzhong, then bowed and clasped his fists and said, "You've made a fool of yourself." After saying that, he started fighting with Xu Guanzhong. After a round of punches and kicks, he remembered 60-70% of Jin Tai's movements and knew the strength of his strikes.
In terms of offensive and defensive movement, it can be said that the form is similar to the spirit.
Tan Zhengfang pinched his gray beard and nodded while looking at him, but after Jin Tai looked at it, he rolled his eyes strangely and snorted: "That's just the level of understanding! Besides, I think highly of you, kid, so I plan to practice with you.
What do these two dolls mean? Why should I teach them?"
Huh? Xiao Tang was stunned for a moment, thinking that he had to travel so far to see Shu, which really made Jintai unhappy? At this time, he heard Jintai say again: "Is there a resting place in this market town of yours? I'm tired of walking around these days.
Now, I and Mr. Tan want to live here for a while. I think these two little kids are quite smart. When you ask me for advice, let them serve you with tea and water!"
Yan Qing smiled, and Xu Guanzhong bowed to the golden platform and said, "Thank you, senior!"
Tan Zhengfang smiled and shook his head, while Jin Tai's mouth showed a smile that was not easy to detect. Only then did Xiao Tang understand what Jin Tai meant. He couldn't help but think of Wu Song Wu Erlang, who had trained him so badly at that time, with his weird temper here.
What kind of crimes did the old man suffer when he was learning martial arts...
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In the next period of time, Xiao Tang ordered the villagers to clean up two unused tile-roofed houses in a remote part of the market town, and invited Jintai and Tan Zhengfang to stay there. He originally wanted to invite them to Xiao's residence, but Jintai
, Tan Zhengfang didn't like people talking too much, and only said that he wanted to find a secluded place. Whenever he had free time, Xiao Tang would take Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong to visit, and Jintai and Tan Zhengfang would teach him martial arts, whether it was fists or kicks
What they taught about swords, guns, and sticks, Jin, and Tan were all accurate and hit the mark, which greatly benefited Xiao and Tang.
In the market town, Xiao Yi and Xue Yong supervised the training of village heroes and arranged the construction of surrounding earth walls; Yang Xu also began to intensively arrange manpower for the planning of the market business, and he took care of all matters in an orderly manner; Yang Lin ordered a few
It turned out that the head of the car shop hired manpower, purchased a batch of cattle and horses, and went to Yahang to ask craftsmen to double the size of the rickshaw, wheelbarrow and other transportation tools. He himself was also preparing to visit the Prime Minister at the top of a hill within HB Road, which he probably knew.
Talk. While everyone in the Xiao family was busy, a few more things happened:
The imperial court responded with a reply, and Liang Shijie of Daming Mansion issued a provincial decree. Jin Chengying and Li Zongtang, two of Li Shaohua's subordinates, were both punished and sentenced to death. Liu Guangnian confessed all Li Shaohua's past crimes and submitted them to the court.
The account book that recorded the evidence of his crimes, thirty canes, and Salmon Island. After the cane punishment was over, Liu Guang was already dying. It seemed that not to mention the Salman Island, which made the criminals change their expressions after hearing about it, he would probably not be able to travel all the way in heavy shackles.
Can’t stand it;
In Daming Prefecture, General Shi Yong relied on gambling to get by, and his life was getting worse day by day. Yang Lin heard this and asked him to come to Xiaojiaji to help.
Xing Na came under his command;
The sheep and horse caravan of the desperate Saburo Shi Xiu and his uncle Shi Cheng passed by the Xiaojiaji again. When Shi Cheng congratulated Xiao Tang for not only redressing his injustice but also becoming famous in the country, Xiao Tang and Shi Xiu nodded and smiled knowingly.
It was an opportunity for the Jiaji business to expand. Xiao Tang persuaded Shi Cheng not to suffer from the long-distance fatigue anymore, and asked him to be the steward of the purchase of sheep, pigs and horses in the market town. After weighing the pros and cons, Shi Cheng agreed, and he would be decisive in killing people in the future.
Saburo, who was extremely capable of execution, followed him legitimately;
And Xiao An found an elderly farmer in the market town who was proficient in Khitan script, and deciphered all the books about Yelv Xiezhen and Brother Yelvxiu that Xiao Tang would find in the secret room that day. It turned out that all the books written on them were Yelu Xiezhen, Yelv Xiuzhen and Yelvxiu.
Brother Hugh records the soldier training, maintenance of war horses, military equipment, formation arrangements, strategic directions, tactical strikes, victory and defeat results, etc. in all battles from the first battlefield to the successful retirement.
Although he is familiar with military books but does not know how to use them flexibly, it is useless, and the generals' abilities are not as clear as numbers. However, for Xiao Tang, who has never experienced battlefield killings, this kind of war record can give him a first glimpse into military warfare.
The method of law at least allowed him to understand how the two most famous generals in the history of Liao fought in all directions step by step and achieved unparalleled military exploits.
Xiao Tang thought about how there were some young men in the market town, and bought some good horses, made some armor, and practiced the records in the military book in the same way to prepare for a rainy day. After all, Xiao Tang never wanted to be just a young master in the market town forever...
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It’s the coldest month of the year, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.
Xiao Tang ushered in his first Spring Festival here. Although the sky was still covered with heavy snow and cold, the Xiaojiaji was extremely lively, with the sound of firecrackers ringing from time to time, and the red light of fire constantly breaking the tranquility of the cold night.
There was an endless stream of villagers, tenants, and long-term workers who came to Xiao's house to congratulate them on the New Year. Xiao Tang also smiled and responded to them one by one, and ordered Xiao Yi and Xiao An to distribute New Year's money (New Year's money red envelopes in the Song Dynasty) to each child.
Each household had a jar of Tu Su wine, three coins, a bucket of rice and a hanging meat. After sending away the villagers, Xiao Tang went with Su Jinniang, Xiao Yi, Xiao An, Yan Qing, Xu Guanzhong's family, Yang Xu, Yang Lin, Shi Cheng and Uncle Shi Xiu
Nephews Xue Yong and Shi Yong set up a large table of wine and food and gathered together to celebrate the New Year.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the table was already full of people drinking and noisy. Xiao An was half-smoked after drinking, and he was pulling Xiao Yi, whose face was red, and he didn't know what he was talking about. Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong were also laughing at each other.
, Yang Lin and Shi Yong were drinking wine, and Xue Yong patted Shi Xiu on the shoulder, his pale yellow face turned reddish...
Xiao Tang smiled at the corner of his mouth and looked at everyone silently. Just now he sang a tune that sounded a little weird to everyone, but felt very happy. After a burst of cheers, he toasted and drank again. Xiao Tang felt drunk.
While the brothers were minding their own business and playing tricks on each other, he had a moment of peace.
He stood up and walked to the entrance of the hall, opened the door, and let the cold wind blow away the drunkenness that made him drunk. He remembered that he came to this world by mistake.
Ancient and modern, the mountains and rivers have left monuments, and we will come again." Now Xiao Tang is experiencing firsthand the enchanting Song Dynasty in the history books. The characters he remembers in the lines of literary masterpieces, such as Wu Song, Yan Qing, Xu Guanzhong,
Lu Junyi... was now flesh and blood, vividly displayed before his eyes.
Suddenly, a thick cotton robe was gently draped on Xiao Tang, and Su Jinniang said softly: "Look at you, it's so cold at night, you're not afraid of catching a cold."
Xiao Tang smiled softly, held Su Jinniang's hand, and looked at this gentle and quiet girl. Xiao Tang thought of the two of them knowing each other and spending time together, and he felt a sense of warmth in his heart. There was such a beautiful and considerate beauty staying together for a long time.
, he felt that no matter what he did for Su Jinniang, it was worth it.
Su Jinniang lowered her head, obediently letting Xiao Tang hold her hand, and said coyly: "Okay... go back quickly, you will be laughed at again if you see her."
Xiao Tang shook his head and said warmly: "Mother Jin, please stay with me for a while."
Su Jinniang raised her head and looked at Xiao Tang for a long time. Finally, she nodded slightly and gently leaned her head on Xiao Tang's shoulder, with a sweet smile on her lips. The two were lingering together, Xiao Tang
Tang's heart seemed to finally understand what peace and happiness meant, and Su Jinniang finally stopped being frightened and endured all the sadness and fear helplessly.
When Jin Niang's three-year mourning period expires, I can marry him and get the family I have never had in two lifetimes... Xiao Tang couldn't help but think, I just hope that day comes soon.
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(The end of "Volume 1: The Young Master of the Xiao Family", previews of "Volume 2: Sharp Edge Unsheathed", "Volume 3: Tokyo Dream"...)