Although it was just a group of children going out to play, they couldn't help but that these children were not ordinary people. Therefore, although there were less than ten real owners, there were more than two hundred people including the servants, maids, grooms, etc. who were accompanying them.
As the master, Gao Jingshi brought with him more than ten chefs and servants, fifty or sixty bodyguards, and two of his own maids. He contributed eighty places by himself. Disciples from other families brought with them more than ten people at most, and as few as six or seven followers, who flocked to Jianxinzhai.
In addition to Gao Pragmatic, the crown prince studying as a fake bachelor's degree student, the following people also participated in this spring outing party:
Zhu Yingzhen, the eldest grandson of Zhu Xizhong, Duke of Cheng; Zhang Yuangong, the eldest son of Zhang Rong, the British Duke; Xu Xigao, the eldest grandson of Xu Wenbi, Duke of Ding; Li Zongcheng, the eldest grandson of Li Tingzhu, the Marquis of Linhuai; Gu Dali, the eldest nephew of Gu Huan, the Marquis of Zhenyuan; Xue, the eldest son of Xue Gan, the Marquis of Yangwu Yuan; Li Chengzuo, the eldest son of Li Ru, the Marquis of Fengcheng; Li Shouqi, the eldest son of Li Chenggong, the Bo of Xiangcheng; Sun Yungong, the eldest son of Sun Wendong, the Bo of Yingcheng.
The title of foreign surnames in the Ming Dynasty is different from that of previous dynasties. It only has three levels: duke, marquis and uncle. The duke is naturally the highest, followed by marquis and then earl. There are no titles below the earl. Since there are no lower-level titles such as Viscount Baron, the status of the first three levels is actually relatively high. However, times have changed, and although most of the nobles now have their names in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion in the North and South Beijing, in fact many of them cannot be said to be the people who actually "led the troops."
The above are different. Their ancestors or fathers still had soldiers and horses in their hands. These soldiers and horses are useful, let alone talking about them, but at least they are on the roster, and in fact they can more or less make heads. Come. Except for the guards under the name of Linhuai Marquis Li Tingzhu, all of them were near Nanjing, and the rest were in the capital camp.
It can be said that if something happens to these young masters today, the orthodox generals who will lead the army in Beijing twenty or thirty years from now will be completely ruined.
Of course, it is impossible for anything to happen today - it is only about ten miles away from the capital. The big bosses in the capital know where their children are, so how could they allow anything to happen? Therefore, it is enough for Gao Jingshi, as the master, to bring fifty or sixty servants as bodyguards. The other noble disciples each bring at most two or three bodyguards as bodyguards, and the rest are just helpers or maids.
Besides, since Zhu Yingzhen is here, Jin Yiwei must have deployed manpower secretly and is very well-informed. Gao Pragmatic even suspected that there would be a rare person on duty in the Beijing camp today...
It's funny to say that all the descendants of the noble military officials who are basically the same age as Gao Jingshi are riding free horses. Only Gao Jingshi, a descendant of civil servants, rides a serious Mongolian war horse, and his movements are skillful. Although I can't say that my equestrian skills are superb, I can still say that they are decent.
"Gao Shidu, I didn't expect that despite your great literary fame, you are also versatile in both civil and military affairs. I am so ashamed of myself." Zhu Yingzhen, riding on a white horse, complimented Gao Pragmatically with a smile. Judging from his demeanor, it's really hard to see that he has any dissatisfaction with Gao Pragmatic.
"Young Master is overly praised." Gao Pingshi also smiled and explained: "I was just attacked by a thief when I went out last time. I thought that I need to practice my equestrian skills in case I encounter someone who is outnumbered and outnumbered again. The situation, if you can’t beat it, you can still run away..."
"Gao Shidu is joking, joking." Zhu Yingzhen laughed and said: "Last time, Gao Shidu was outnumbered and outnumbered. What was the result? Not only did he withstand the sneak attack of a large group of horse bandits, but he also took advantage of the situation. The gang of Bailixia gang who have been causing trouble around the capital for many years have been wiped out in one fell swoop. They are so capable, why do they need to run away?"
Zhang Yuangong on the other side took over the conversation and said: "This is exactly what I think. From my point of view, the reason why Gao Shi studied this equestrian skill is to practice it to the fullest extent - beating away is not counted, it has to be done by plowing the court and sweeping holes. , Only by wiping it out in one fell swoop can you show the ability of Gao Shidu!"
Xu Xigao from Dingguo Gong's family also joked: "Gao Shidu is already so impressive at such an age. In the future, he will become a general and a prime minister. I don't have much ability, so I can only congratulate you in advance here." .”
Gao Panggong quickly showed humility on his face, but said in his heart: These guys are not very old, but they have learned a good skill in talking to people and telling ghosts. I'm afraid they can be regarded as their family origins.
But when I think about it, I feel quite proud: Fortunately, I was born in a family of civil servants. Otherwise, even if I traveled through time and became a member of the royal family, I would never be able to get such compliments from these guys.
It’s funny to say that the Ming Dynasty’s power system really restrained each other: the emperor was afraid of civil servants, civil servants were afraid of eunuchs, eunuchs were afraid of nobles, and nobles were afraid of civilians...
Of course, this statement is not absolute. In the final analysis, it often depends on the attitude of the emperor. After all, no one is afraid of a shameless emperor... But it is true that nobles are not afraid of eunuchs, even when Wei Zhongxian destroyed the civil service group to death. During the period, he had no way to deal with the then British Duke.
At this time, Li Zongcheng said: "Although the equestrian skills of Gao Shidu are good, the capital is Pingjing. No matter how good the equestrian skills are, they can only give us a glimpse of them at this time. But the literary talent of Gao Shidu is what It's really amazing. When my father first read "Long Wen Whip Shadow", he was very moved and said that if my family could have such a child, he would never regret it. My younger brother was very ashamed after hearing this. After reading for several years, he even wrote poems and essays. I'm still stumbling over the battle, I wonder if I can give you some pointers when I have time in the future?"
Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "For things like poems and essays, in the final analysis, you still need to read more, but it's not without some tricks."
Li Zongcheng said in surprise: "It is true that you should think more when studying. My father also taught me this, but the trick... Gao Shidu, would you like to give me some advice?"
The children of other families were also talked about by their elders at home these days, and they all looked at Gao Pingshi to see if Gao Shidu, who had recently become famous in the capital, was really capable, or if he was looking for someone to take advantage of him before writing. Come out of "Longwen Whip Shadow".
"My younger brother once compiled a book about antithetical rhymes. Suddenly, if you ask me, I can just say a few words." Gao Pingshi said with no shame and no shame: "The sky is against the earth, the rain is against the wind. Mainland China Facing the sky. The mountain flowers are facing the sea trees, and the red sun is facing the sky. The thunder is faint, the fog is misty, and the sun is facing the sky. The wind is high and the moon is white in autumn, and the sunset is red in the rain. The two stars of the Ox and the Girl are around the river, and the merchants are fighting against the west and the east. Ten On the edge of the moon fortress, the rustling frost frightened the garrison; on the river in the middle of winter, there was a lot of snow and cold fishermen."
"The river is opposite the Han Dynasty, the green is opposite the red. The Yu Bo is opposite the Thunder God. The Smoke Tower is opposite the Snow Cave, and the Moon Palace is opposite the Heavenly Palace. The clouds are shrill and the sun is dim. The wax clogs are opposite the fishing awning. Stars are crossing the sky like arrows, and the moon is spitting out like a bow. Post. Travelers encounter plum rain, and people in the pond and pavilion enjoy the wind of lotus flowers. In front of Maodian Village, the bright moon falls in the forest and the roosters sing rhymes; on Banqiao Road, green frost locks the tracks of the horses."
"Mountains are opposite the sea, Chinese flowers are opposite Song. The four mountains are opposite the Three Dukes. The palace flowers are opposite the forbidden willows, and the wild geese are opposite the river dragons. Qingshu Palace, Guanghan Palace. Picking green trees is opposite the title red. Zhuang Zhou's dream turned into a butterfly, Lu Wangzhao flew into a bear. Beifang When the wind stops, the summer fan blows, and the south eaves expose the sun to save the winter heat. Cranes dance on the roof of the building, and the jade flute breaks the fairy moon; on the phoenix platform, the purple flute blows off the wind of beauty."
"Wonderful!"
"That's right! That's right!"
"Gao Shidu is really amazing!"
Everyone praised him.
Gao Pragmatic smiled modestly while quietly taking a look at Li Zongcheng, and thought to himself: This guy's level of flattery is obviously higher than Zhu Yingzhen's, but this guy's history is not very courageous. Is he just a good talker?
