Under the bright sun in the sky, the loud shopkeepers couldn't stop bragging about their own wine and food, the hawkers smiled at every passerby, and the woman carrying the vegetable basket was already at odds with the old vegetable seller for the penny difference. I kept talking for a long time.
This is a not-so-famous county town called Changxing. The bustling crowds on the streets exude liveliness. Princess Yongle, who has never even been to the palace, has already been attracted by this noisy market.
Along the way, everything that seemed ordinary to Lu Hanjiang was like a new character on the stage in Princess Yongle's eyes, dazzling and interesting.
They were the only ones on this trip. Chi Cangping didn't go with Lu Hanjiang. This kid might have been unable to restrain his mood of causing trouble. He was like a flying pig on the wind, wishing he could fly to Hengshan in one day.
Having said that, this is their first stop after leaving the capital. It is already rare for a princess with a body of thousands of gold to be able to take care of herself without being served by a maid. To let her drive around in a carriage for days, even if it is asked of her, it is too much. A little higher.
So when he happened to pass by this place, Lu Hanjiang stopped and rested for a day before leaving. At the same time, in order to not be too tired for the rest of the journey, he really needed some money.
Speaking of which, Lu Hanjiang actually brought banknotes with him. I don't know whether it was because old money was unpredictable or because he knew his own temperament too well. The old butler prepared enough money in his luggage in advance for him to spend all the way. ticket.
But Princess Yongle expressed doubts that he could get money by using the name of "Wudang Disciple", so Lu Hanjiang planned to show him his skills. Even this time, he did not intend to use the name.
The two of them were walking aimlessly on the road. The banging of gongs and drums drew Yongle's attention. She and Lu Hanjiang followed the sound and saw that a group of men in short clothes and smart clothes had set up a ring, headed by It was a middle-aged man with a square face and thick eyebrows.
"Dear fellow villagers and elders, today our Changsheng Martial Arts School officially opens its doors to accept disciples. Chu is a newbie here. Please give me your advice!"
The man's words were sonorous and powerful, and the crowd below cheered. Yongle stood on tiptoe outside the crowd and looked inside.
Seeing that she was very interested, Lu Hanjiang explained: "According to the rules of the martial arts world, when you open a gym to recruit disciples, you have to set up a ring. No matter who comes on the stage to challenge, they have to fight for three rounds before the count is counted. This is a dragon or a worm, and it must be given to others." See and see.”
Sure enough, as Lu Hanjiang said, after the man surnamed Chu finished speaking, someone in the crowd immediately responded. A bearded man carrying an iron hammer jumped onto the stage, and Kong Wu's powerful arms danced with the iron hammer the size of a human head. Hammer, causing the onlookers to exclaim.
"What a Changsheng martial arts school. What a great tone. Master Chu. If you have any martial arts skills, show your skills and let someone come and learn from you."
"please."
Everyone else on the ring stepped aside and gave the place to these two people. The man named Chu got into a stance with his bare hands. The man with the hammer shouted loudly and attacked with a sledgehammer. The opening and closing movements made the people in the audience enjoy watching.
Yongle's eyes were filled with brilliance as she saw the sledgehammer smashing the wooden platform into a hole. She couldn't help but ask: "What should I do if the master who runs the martial arts school has never fought in the ring?" ?”
"Don't worry," Lu Hanjiang glanced at the two people on the stage, chuckled and said, "Since this master dares to open a martial arts gym in this county, naturally his colleagues from all walks of life have greeted him. Don't look at that guy. The words are so rude, it’s hard to say that the two of them are still friends, and those who come up to the ring right now are just foils, just going through the motions to show off the martial arts gym.”
"That's it."
Lu Hanjiang mercilessly revealed the reality of this martial arts competition. Yongle seemed a little disappointed, but she was quickly attracted by the fist-fisting fight.
"So, how is the martial arts of the two of them? Can they be regarded as first-rate masters?"
"..."
This question really stumped Lu Hanjiang. From his point of view, at best, he could only see that the level of these two people was half-matched in comparison. As for where their levels fell, it was hard to say.
Because no one was really boring enough to subdivide the inferior savage into several stages, so he really couldn't answer this question for a while.
To be honest, the two men trading tricks on each other was not as good-looking as the barbarian wrestling. He felt it was irritating to look at it even more, but since Yongle was interested, he pinched his nose and took a second look.
"I don't know how these two people's martial arts would fare in the world, but in the capital, they would probably be at the level of ordinary nursing homes."
Lu Hanjiang pointed at the man on the stage who was shouting non-stop and said: "Look at the man using the hammer. He was using the wind hammer to hold it in place for fear of hitting someone. This made the martial arts master avoid it. Hey, what a good opportunity, Black Tiger takes out the heart, tsk, what a pity, this move is so boring, it’s just a trick.”
Although Yongle didn't understand any of those moves, he listened to them with great interest.
As Lu Hanjiang finished speaking, the man wielding the hammer was also knocked back by Master Chu of the martial arts school. He was sweating profusely and panting, probably from the fatigue of swinging the hammer.
"Master Chu, good work!"
"Concession."
The two of them held each other's fists, and the winner of this competition was determined. Most of the people in the audience were ordinary people who did not know martial arts, but it was precisely because of this that it was extremely enjoyable to watch, and they cheered loudly.
This one went down, and without keeping everyone waiting, another one came on stage. This time it was a lean man with a gun. He stood as straight as a green pine, and thrust out the gun like a fisherman stabbing water. The strength was enough. It's just not interesting, and the straightforward action makes people sleepy.
Seeing Yongle's curious gaze again, Lu Hanjiang sighed and said, "This man's marksmanship is nondescript. I'm afraid he didn't copy it from Taizu's stick technique. If the martial arts master had used more strength, he would have been able to do it in ten or so rounds." It’s time to decide the winner.”
Unfortunately, this was mostly a martial arts show, so the two people on the stage fought for nearly a hundred rounds before the lean man lost. Master Chu of the martial arts school was also sweating. He took a towel and wiped his face, ushering in the end. A challenger.
The man carrying the three-ring knife had an arrogant look on his face. When he jumped on the stage, he was talking big words. Master Chu didn't say much either. He kicked off the show with an old punch. The two of them fought back and forth.
Lu Hanjiang curled his lips and said: "He seems to have a good foundation in wielding a sword, but unfortunately he doesn't know the key. He only knows how to use brute force to show off his evil. It's not difficult for Master Chu to defeat him, but he himself has fought twice in a row. He really wants to win." It is not certain that we will lose, but since it is a competition in the ring...the result is naturally destined."
At this time, many people around had already transferred their opinions from the stage to Lu Hanjiang. He spoke in a loud voice and commented on three competitions in a row. He also spoke eloquently and with a condescending disdain in his words. It made everyone very concerned.
"How would you like to call this young master?"
"Since the young master can clearly explain the martial arts skills of these people, they must be extraordinary in martial arts. Why don't you go on stage and compete?"
"Yes, sir, why don't you come on stage and let me see the world?"
Some were watching, some were curious, and some were disdainful of his young age and frivolous words.
Lu Hanjiang did not respond, but took Yongle away from the crowd. This move immediately caused some people to laugh.
"It turned out to be a flower stand."
Hearing that many people behind her began to belittle Lu Hanjiang, both covertly and overtly, Yongle was a little angry. She raised her head and said in a dull tone: "Since you are a Jin Yiwei and your martial arts skills are very high, why don't you go up on stage and show your skills to those people?" Shut up."
"If you want to make money in the world, you have to rely on it here, not this." Lu Hanjiang pointed to his head and raised his fist: "It would be faster to just block the road and rob someone instead of showing off their ferocity? Just watch patiently."
Lu Hanjiang and Yongle left the martial arts arena and found a teahouse to rest on the clean second floor. After a while, three young people dressed in rich clothes came uninvited.
