The two learned about archery, and Liu Zhong admired Yang Anxuan's archery skills. He practiced martial arts since he was a child and worked hard at archery. He has never lost in an arrow contest since he was eighteen years old.
Shen Lian is an archery skill that Liu Zhong practiced hard, because Shen Lian can not only be used for shooting rituals, but is also extremely useful in actual combat.
The arrows are like a volley of arrows, which makes people unable to guard against them. The Liu family's continuous arrow technique is one of the unique skills inherited from the family. Liu Zhong's ancestors relied on this archery technique to dominate the army.
Others may not be able to tell the difference in the speed of the four arrows shot by Yang Anxuan, but Liu Zhong is well aware of the power of this hand.
If the arrow speed can be controlled well, it means that one can attack multiple parts of the opponent at the same time. It is not an exaggeration to call this archery skill a magical skill.
After the competition, Liu Zhong returned to Taixue and immediately took his bow and arrows to the shooting range. Thinking back to Yang Anxuan's movements when shooting the arrows, he tried his best but could not shoot four arrows like Yang Anxuan's.
Liu Zhong was a martial arts fanatic. After pondering for several days with no results, he simply came to Guozixue to look for Yang Anxuan and make friends with martial arts.
Yang Anxuan had a good impression of Liu Zhong. He was able to remind him kindly during competitions and was considered to be upright and generous.
Liu Zhongdao made it clear that he wanted to learn from Yang Anxuan the art of hitting four arrows at the same time.
Yang Anxuan was in a bit of a dilemma. His ability to control archery well did not rely on skill, but on attaching the true energy to the arrow body when it was released, in order to achieve different effects of arrow speed.
Seeing the earnest look on Liu Zhong's face, Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "To be honest with Brother Liu, those four arrows of Yu are not skills, but rely on the inner strength and mental method taught by Master Huiyuan. When Master Huiyuan taught the Yuxin method, he said, Spread to outsiders.”
Internal skills and mental skills are secrets that are not passed down in every family. As the saying goes, "it is passed down from son to daughter, from daughter-in-law to son-in-law." In some families, it is even passed down only to the firstborn and not to the second son.
Cen Minghu of the Cen family was the fourth son of the Cen family. If he hadn't been extremely talented, Cen Na would not have taught him the essence of the Cen family's swordsmanship.
Liu Zhong sighed helplessly, knowing that there was no way to study.
Yang Anxuan cupped his hands and said, "You also admire Brother Liu's archery skills. Why don't we go and compete to discuss it."
The two spent an afternoon at the archery range of Guozixue. Although Yang Anxuan could not teach Liu Zhong his inner skills, the archery skills he learned from Hu Fan still inspired Liu Zhong a lot, and Yang Anxuan also learned from Liu Zhong. Zhongchu learned a lot of techniques.
The teachings were mutually beneficial, and both of them felt that they had made some progress. They talked about each other, and they regretted meeting each other so late. They made an appointment to go hunting on horseback outside Nanli Gate in two days and try their archery skills again.
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On the fifth day, Yang An came to Che Mansion - Linxiang Hou Mansion at the beginning of Xuanchen.
Che Yin was having breakfast when he saw Yang Anxuan and said with a smile: "You came so early, so you probably didn't have breakfast. Together?"
The Che Mansion is located in Qingxi outside Jianchun Gate. It takes half an hour to ride from Xiao Changqian's residence. Yang Anxuan really hasn't eaten yet.
After sitting down on his knees, Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "Zhang Zifang saw that Huang Shigong was guarding the bridge in the middle of the night. If Yu is late, the teacher will not take the opportunity to beat Yu."
Che Yin opened his eyes and cursed: "Bah, you have a villain's heart. Are you that kind of person? If you say Chen Mo, you will be Chen Mo."
Seeing Yang Anxuan devouring his food, Che Yin felt satisfied that Yang Anxuan had really guessed it. He was planning to close the door behind him after the second quarter of the morning and drive the boy back to show off his power, but it didn't work.
At this time, Che Yin was giving lectures on the Analects of Confucius.
Yang Anxuan was familiar with "The Analects of Confucius". When Che Yin asked questions, he discussed with Che Yin some views of later generations.
Che Yin didn't take it seriously at first, but gradually he felt it was refreshing and began to discuss it seriously with Yang Anxuan.
The lecture, which was originally planned to take more than half an hour, lasted for more than an hour, and Che Yin felt satisfied.
Looking at the arrogant Yang Anxuan, Che Yin was secretly happy. He had found a treasure, and Yang Anxuan would definitely carry forward his scholarship in the future.
Che Yin was over sixty years old, and his expression was full of excitement but also tiredness. Yang Anxuan quickly stood up and saluted to say goodbye.
Stopping Yang Anxuan, Che Yin said: "In the past few days, you have copied the words 'Xue'er', 'Weizheng', 'Baqian' and 'Liren' in The Analects of Confucius. Please note down what insights you have below. Come next time Bring it to me for review."
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On the 6th, Yang Anxuan and Liu Zhong met up. Neither of them took any servants with them. The two cavalry carried bows and arrows and galloped out of Nanli Gate.
Jiankang City did not build an outer wall. It was bounded by a fence and had fifty-six fence gates. After leaving the fence gate, the scope of Jiankang was calculated.
There were green rice fields on both sides of the official road. The two of them drove a few miles away from the official road and headed for a section, which gradually became barren, with weeds many feet tall and growing in disorder.
From time to time, a few birds startled in the grass, flapping their wings and flying into the distance.
Liu Zhong took off his bow, pointed at the distant mountains five miles away and said, "With ten arrows per person, let's see who can hit the most prey."
With the archery skills of two people, most of the arrows will be perfect. If ten arrows want to hit more prey, it will take one arrow to hit more prey.
Just now, the two of them galloped over, startling the birds in the grass, and they flew up in great numbers.
However, if you want to hit a few flying birds with one arrow from a galloping horse, you need not only quick eyes and quick hands, but also luck.
The two of them were twenty steps apart and began to move their horses. The birds in the grass were frightened by the sound of hoofs. Yang Anxuan concentrated on bending his bow to shoot the birds.
A quarter of an hour later, the two arrived at the foot of the mountain almost at the same time. They looked at each other and smiled, then turned their horses' heads to pick up the arrows on the ground with the shot birds strung on them.
Yang Anxuan hit fourteen arrows, including three on the first arrow, two on the second arrow, and only one on the other seven arrows.
Liu Zhong smiled and said, "Brother Yu won this competition."
He proudly held out ten arrows and hit fifteen in total, two more than Yang Anxuan.
Yang Anxuan said unconvinced: "After another round, there were fewer birds startled on Yu's side just now."
After winning against Yang Anxuan, Liu Zhong was in a happy mood and said with a hearty smile: "You will lose in another round against Anxuan."
Just as they were about to urge their horses again, dozens of black crows and crows galloped toward the two of them in the distance.
Liu Zhong said in surprise: "Whose family is hunting? They actually send out thirty or forty cavalry, and they are not afraid of scaring away the prey."
Yang Anxuan looked intently, his eyes were sharp, and he saw that Lai Qi was wearing all black clothes and black trousers, and his face was actually covered with black cloth, and he felt an ominous feeling in his heart.
"Brother Liu, leave quickly." Yang Anxuan said anxiously: "This guy has his face covered with black cloth. I'm afraid he's not a good person."
The two of them fled on horseback, followed closely by them. Liu Zhong also realized something was wrong and said: "Where are the bandits next to the capital? These people are so bold."
Yang Anxuan guessed that this group of people came mostly because of him. He had offended many people in Beijing.
Taking the bow in his hand, Yang Anxuan turned around and shot an arrow at the chasing enemy's horse.
The man on the horse slashed the arrow with his sword and shouted: "Spread out, don't let these two people escape."
More than forty cavalry spread out like fans and moved toward Yang Anxuan and Liu Zhong to surround them.
Liu Zhong shot several arrows one after another, injuring two horses, but his pursuers were getting closer and closer.
When they came out, each of them only brought a bag of arrows and no weapons. They saw that the enemies were coming with knives and guns in their hands. There were so many people that it was difficult to deal with them.
Yang Anxuan quickly looked around and said to Liu Zhong: "Abandon the horse and go up the mountain."
Liu Zhong came to his senses and chased dozens of riders on the flat ground, but was eventually blocked. There is a mountain forest not far ahead. Once you enter the mountain forest and walk, the advantage of chasing the enemy will be greatly reduced.
Both of them are excellent marksmen, and they can easily deal with these chasing enemies with the help of the terrain.
Galloping to the foot of the mountain, the forest is dense and the horse cannot move. The two of them jumped off their horses, went into the forest with their bows and arrows, and climbed up the mountain.
After a while, the chasing enemy also came to the foot of the mountain. The leader looked at the two people looming in the forest and ordered without hesitation: "Chase."
There were thorns growing in the forest, making it difficult to move forward. The pursuers used their knives to chop at the thorns before moving forward.
A cold arrow shot straight towards the throat. Tangled in thorns and unable to dodge, the man screamed and fell to the ground.
Four people fell in a row, and they hesitated to pursue the enemy. The enemy's arrows were all fired, and if they continued to pursue, they would all be lost in the forest.
The leader hid behind a big tree, secretly anxious in his heart. The lord had strictly ordered to kill Yang Anxuan. If he failed, how would he give the order to the lord after he returned?
"Brothers, don't be afraid, the opponent doesn't have a few arrows left, be careful." Wang Zhi, the leader, shouted loudly.
Seeing their pursuers evading and slowing down, both Yang Anxuan and Liu Zhong breathed a sigh of relief. They leaned behind a tree and checked the arrows. Yang Anxuan still had fifteen arrows and Liu Zhong had thirteen.
Even if one person is shot down with one arrow, there are only twenty-eight people pursuing him at the foot of the mountain.
Liu Zhong was deeply surprised and said: "Who are these people? They look like they have been trained in their actions. Why do they come up and kill them indiscriminately?"
Yang Anxuan had already determined in his heart that these people were coming for him, and Liu Zhong had suffered an unreasonable disaster.
Seeing the hiding and approaching enemies, Yang Anxuan said, "Brother Liu, Yu is dealing with them here. You go over the mountain to find reinforcements."
Liu Zhong shook his head and said, "No, let's come out together and go back together naturally."
Yang Anxuan was a little touched that he had such a good friend, and said with a smile: "Brother Liu, instead of both of them wasting their time here, it's better to send one of them to ask for reinforcements. Yu shoots arrows from a high place and walks while shooting. These people can't catch Yu." "
Liu Zhong thought for a while but did not insist, and said: "Okay, Yu will leave the arrow, An Xuan, you insist on going, Yu will be back in two hours."
Yang Anxuan asked Liu Zhong to bring six arrows to defend himself, and Liu Zhong quickly got into the dense forest and left.
The enemy was groping for them again. Yang Anxuan leaned forward and fired an arrow. One of the men was shot in the arm. He groaned and hid behind a tree, and there was another moment of peace.
Yang Anxuan did not stay still and climbed towards the top of the mountain while chasing the enemy.
Wang Zhi saw Yang Anxuan moving and hurriedly shouted to drive the troops to pursue him.
Yang Anxuan turned back to draw his bow. When the bow string sounded, everyone ducked. As a result, they only heard the string sound and no arrow came.
Wang Zhi was overjoyed and shouted: "That boy has shot all his arrows. Don't be afraid, everyone, catch up."
Seeing the enemies appearing one after another, Yang Anxuan sounded the empty string twice again. He relaxed and chased after the enemy quickly.
There was another string sound, and someone fell to the ground in response. The chasing enemy was so frightened that they either lay down on the ground or hid behind a tree, not daring to poke their heads out.
Wang Zhi gritted his teeth with hatred, this situation became increasingly difficult to prevent.
His thoughts turned and he had an idea. He signaled his troops to divide into several teams and pass by from both sides.
Yang Anxuan saw his pursuers separate from a high place and thought something was wrong. He did not dare to delay and led his pursuers deeper into the forest.
The dense shade in the forest blocks out the sun, snakes and insects flow among the dead branches and rotten leaves on the ground, the birds on the trees are frightened and fly up, and the strange "Jie Jie" screams penetrate the ears.
Wang Zhi hid behind a thick tree and panted. He had been tracking Yang Anxuan for more than an hour. He could see him more than ten feet in front, but when he got closer, another arrow shot out unexpectedly.
This boy's archery skills are precise. Eighteen brothers have been injured by his arrows. I don't know how many arrows this boy has left. If he only has enough arrows, I am afraid that the more than forty people he brought will be lost. In the woods.
Moreover, half an hour ago, Wang Zhi discovered that Yang Anxuan was the only one who escaped in front, and the other one must have escaped and moved to rescue troops.
Wang Zhi was secretly worried. Yang Anxuan was a descendant of the Yang family of Hongnong, the son of Yang Quanqi, the prefect of Tangyi, and a student of Guozi studies. He heard that he had recently become a disciple of Guozi doctor Che Yin. If it was found out that the person who was chasing him was the lord. Can't afford to suffer.
Looking up at the sky, Wang Zhi said anxiously: "We can't delay it any longer. We have to kill this kid even if we use our lives. Don't dodge, everyone. When the reinforcements this kid invited arrive, no one will be able to survive."
After saying that, Wang Zhi took the lead and strode forward to chase after him.
Yang Anxuan looked at the quiver, only the last arrow was left alone in it. There were more than 20 chasing enemies behind him. They were pressing forward regardless of life and death. The last moment had arrived.
