On the vast land, there are sounds of drums and horns, and flags cover the sky and the sun, making it a spectacular sight.
One after another, phalanxes were wearing armor and holding weapons, standing solemnly.
The sun gradually rises.
After standing for a long time, the soldiers were a little tired. Gradually, noises arose, whispers continued, and the formation became somewhat chaotic.
Suddenly, there was a crisp sound of horse hooves.
Some bored people looked for fame, but were suddenly dumbfounded: a knight in golden armor was riding towards them.
This man is tall, and the horse under his crotch is also quite impressive.
The golden armor shines brightly in the sun, very dazzling.
He held a thick horse spear in his hand, the blade of which shone with a cold light.
"Is this man a fool..." a Hebei soldier murmured.
"Perhaps it was the Emperor's general who sent him to inspect?" someone asked doubtfully.
"Perhaps you are here to boost morale. After standing in armor for a long time, my back is sore and I have no strength left."
"Which general is this?"
The soldiers were all talking and asking each other.
The knight did not stop. On the contrary, the horse's speed became faster and faster, and the horse's trunk gradually became flat. Looking from a distance, he felt a strong killing intent.
"No, he is not one of us!" someone exclaimed.
"Who is not one of us? Are you seeking death by rushing into battle alone?"
"Look again."
The horse still didn't stop, but went faster.
"Raise the gun! Raise the gun!"
"Raise your gun quickly!"
The owner of the building, Tang Jian, saw something was wrong and yelled in desperation.
The Hebei sergeant woke up from a dream and hurriedly raised the spear on the ground at an angle, trying to stop the intruder.
But it's too late...
"Death!" Shao Xun rushed to the front of the formation, roared angrily, and Ma Shan swept violently, with such force that he swept away several spears in an instant.
Tang Jian was facing Shao Xun. When the thick horse swept over him, he subconsciously lowered his head and took half a step back.
But he soon felt something was wrong and his face turned red. The thieves and cavalry invaded the formation, how could they retreat?
I am the leader of the building. If I retreat, the sergeants will also retreat. Is this the end of the world?
He mustered up the courage, gripped the spear shaft, and prepared to call on the left and right to come forward and knock the enemy off their horses.
And at this moment, a scene that shocked him appeared: After Shao Xun swung away his spear, he galloped forward and directly knocked away a sword and shield player. Then he swung his horse a second time and swung away five or six spears. .
Unable to hold the spear shaft and frightened by its power, the soldiers retreated one after another. For a time, the crowds were crowded, which created even greater chaos.
"Come up!" Shao Xun held the spear in his left hand and fished it out with his right hand. Before Tang Jian could react, he was thrown across the horse's back and fell to pieces.
"Nothing, haha!" Shao Xun turned his horse around and left with a big smile.
The place fell silent for a while, and everyone stared at all this in stunned silence.
Suddenly, cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami rang out from the square formation on the opposite side. It was the Luoyang Central Army Department.
Shao Xun rode alone into the battle and captured one man alive. His bravery and bravery deeply impressed these veterans who had been on the battlefield for half their lives.
The crisp sound of horse hooves moves away to the north.
Wherever the knight in golden armor went, there were cheers that shook the earth.
The soldiers in the front row of the Luoyang Central Army saw clearly and excitedly tapped their shields with their swords. The people behind him didn't know why, so they also cheered.
The waves surged like a tide to the Qili River in the north, where Sima Ying was stationed.
He didn't see clearly what was going on, so he turned his horse's head in confusion, put up an awning with his hands, and looked south, only to see the knight in shining armor approaching.
"Bang!" Shao Xun reined in his horse, threw the prisoner to the ground, and said, "Brother, what do you think of this prey? Can you still see it?"
It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Sima Ying's mouth was wide open, obviously she still hadn't recovered from the shock.
This military uniform - it seems to be one of our own soldiers. It looks like it was a military academy, and it was directly captured?
Thinking of this, his face turned red.
His lips trembled, and he wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to start.
Meng Jiu was also a little dumbfounded, and then became furious: Whose soldiers are these? It's so careless, sir, stop doing it!
The old man in golden robe looked at Shao Xun in surprise and laughed.
He is in his fifties and has experienced the brutal war years. In those turbulent years of fighting and fighting, there were not many people who rode alone into battle and captured the thieves.
This knight in golden armor may have taken a trick, but his ability is already amazing. Even a few decades ago, it was possible to treat someone like a guest.
In today's era of declining martial arts, he stands out from the crowd.
So brave!
The old man in brocade robes had a love for talents. He looked at Shao Xun carefully for a long time and wrote down his appearance in preparation for future contact.
"Brother, Shao Xun returned empty-handed and did not get any prey. He is playing tricks on my brother, which is a crime of disrespect. I request -" Meng Jiu urged his horse forward and said.
"Shut up!" Sima Ying directly interrupted Meng Jiu's words and said angrily: "You are a shameless eunuch, but I still want to be shameless!"
After saying that, he looked at Shao Xun again, snorted coldly, and said, "The prey you caught belongs to you."
After that, he patted his horse and left.
The entourage followed closely.
The old man in golden robe took one last look and thought that his name was "Shao Xun" and he needed to feel his bottom.
When he was about to leave, he suddenly rode back and handed a beautifully made riding bow to Shao Xun. He said with a smile: "A good bow is only worthy of being given to a strong man. Liu Yuan is a new man and is polite. See you later."
After that, without waiting for Shao Xun to refuse, he rode away directly.
Shao Xun was stunned.
So this is Liu Yuan?
He subconsciously touched the saddle, but there was no arrow.
Looking up again, Liu Yuan had blended into the crowd and gradually disappeared into the distance.
Forget it, he gave me a good bow, and it would be too outrageous for me to chase him and kill him. What's more, others will definitely think that I am chasing after me to kill Meng Jiu or Sima Ying...
There was a groan at his feet, and it turned out that the prisoner Tang Jian stood up dizzily.
"Bang!" Chen Yougen stepped forward and kicked the man down.
"Haha, you are Shao Sima's slave. I didn't ask you to get up, so you just lay down." Chen Yougen stood beside Tang Jian and said proudly.
Tang Jian was a little confused.
How come I, the owner of the building, have become a slave? what happened?
No one answered him.
As soon as Sima Ying left, the soldiers of the teaching team immediately gathered around Shao Xun and shouted in unison: "Sima Mighty!"
Shao Xun smiled brightly, put the heavy horse into the soft grass, and looked in the direction where Sima Ying left.
The golden armor reflects dazzling light in the sun, and from a distance, it looks like a god general.
****
"Come for a walk with me." On the grass, Concubine Pei said softly with a bright smile on her face.
"No." Shao Xun didn't say much. He put his hand on the handle of the knife and was half a step behind Concubine Pei, looking loyal.
Concubine Pei covered her mouth and chuckled.
In fact, how could someone as smart as her not see some of Shao Xun's hidden thoughts that should not be revealed to others?
This young man looked at me with a look of admiration from a young man. Perhaps, in the dead of night, he had fantasized about some nasty things?
Concubine Pei knows it all.
But so what?
At least he was willing to show his loyalty, to make me happy, and to protect me at critical moments.
When you put on luxurious and beautiful clothes, you can always get his admiration. Isn't it better than admiring alone?
"You should wear the ceremonial dress given by the emperor, that way there will be less trouble." Concubine Pei turned around and looked at the river like a jade belt, strolling around.
The year before last, there was a flood in Hebei. The leader of Xianbei, Murong Xin (wěi), had led the people to engage in farming and animal husbandry early, so he had surplus grain and sent a batch to Youzhou to help the court with disaster relief. The emperor gave him a special ceremonial award.
This kind of dress, or official dress, has a special meaning, representing the improvement of political status. It is definitely beneficial to wear it more in formal occasions.
Shao Xun is known as "the hero who protects the sky", and the imperial court has given him a set of formal attire, a pair of gold armor, and two swords as a reward.
Strictly speaking, this is a kind of amulet. Although it may not be very effective, it can at least make someone hesitate for a moment when they harm you.
"How is a formal dress like a military uniform?" Shao Xun shook his head and said seriously: "I am a warrior, I am only suitable for wearing military uniforms——"
Having said this, he looked at the princess and said, "A warrior must not forget his roots."
Concubine Pei hummed softly, the smile on her face remained unchanged, and her steps became more brisk.
"Last month, the emperor held a banquet in Hualin Garden, and the queen asked me about you." Concubine Pei said again.
Shao Xun was silent.
What state were you in at that time? He seems to be a bit perverted, and when he gets excited, he wants to kill someone.
This is the top! It was easy to be mean-mouthed at that time.
Now, he would never say the words "don't be afraid". Is that something he can say to the queen? Do you still have a sense of proportion? Are there any forced numbers?
But Queen Sheep has already gone to Jinyong City...
"The queen mentioned that the King of Chengdu has left thousands of troops to guard the palace, and wants to persuade the emperor to promote you to the rank of general of the bodyguard." Concubine Pei stopped and looked at the gurgling water, feeling a little eager to try.
She actually understands Yang Xianrong very well.
When I lived in Sikong Mansion, I tossed and turned at night, unable to sleep alone, and I once felt that it was a cage.
The queen lives in the palace, and her guards are all people who may kill her at any time, so she may feel even worse.
With the precedent of Jian Nanfeng, I don't know what day, I might get a glass of gold crumb wine and die quietly.
Concubine Pei admired the queen a little.
How did you survive such a difficult situation? It's just a day or two. If you do this for months and years, you're a normal person, and I'm afraid you'll go crazy.
"I will not be a guard." Shao Xun said.
"Why?" Concubine Pei didn't expect to get any answer, so she just asked casually.
"I am only seventeen years old and have very little experience. I often cannot see the way forward clearly, do wrong things and offend others." Shao Xun said: "Without the supervision and correction of the princess, I don't know how many wrong steps I have taken." Princess Jian is always kind and generous, which makes me...makes me..."
"What did it make you?" Concubine Pei regretted after asking. She was afraid that this young boy who was still a little "immature" would suddenly say something that would make people confused.
"It makes me... dare not slack off," Shao Xun replied.
Concubine Pei chuckled.
When the smile blooms, the flowers on the riverside also become pale.
After she finished laughing, she glanced at Shao Xun quietly, and Concubine Pei slowly put away her smile.
The conversation between the two has actually changed a bit, and seems to have blurred the boundaries between master and servant.
This made her feel very complicated.
She once just wanted to keep a comfortable life and live her life peacefully. Now I seem to want something extra unintentionally. Is it too lonely?
Sure enough, people will change.
She sighed softly, calmed down, and changed the subject without leaving a trace: "You really can't slack off. After today's incident, Sima Ying will not openly trouble you, he will still be embarrassed. But you have to be careful about Meng That villain Jiu is using his evil tricks secretly."
"Insidious move? Assassination?" Shao Xun smiled, that was all he could do.
"For the next period of time -" Concubine Pei paused and said: "You'd better stay in the military camp and don't go anywhere. If anything happens, I will send Pei Shiliu to find you."
"No." Shao Xun agreed.
He didn't plan to go anywhere, training his troops was his top priority.
"Today - you are very good." Concubine Pei said softly and left quickly.
Shao Xun quietly raised his right hand and sniffed it. It seemed that the princess's body fragrance still remained.
