To be honest, Zhao Liang's riding skills are at a medium level in the battle-hardened cavalry team. However, Yang Ru and Apple had too low expectations of him, a flat-headed commoner who had just joined the army, so Zhao Liang showed a little hand, which immediately surprised the two, and by the way, it was natural to feel that his riding skills were extremely exquisite.

Not only did the second miss of the Yang family can't help but applaud, but even Apple also has a great impression of Zhao Liang, and for the first time feels that this guy is not useless.

Zhao Liang saw the admiring glances of the two girls, and he was quite proud, so he sat upright and immediately asked: "Lord Apple, as the so-called soldiers are fast, should we set off immediately?" ”

Listening to his nondescript question, Apple was angry and funny, and scolded: "Straight lady thief, give some color and open a dyeing workshop." Roll down your head and tear down your tent over there!" ”

Apple's standard vanguard scouts have more than 30 people, all of whom are light cavalry. The so-called light cavalry is a kind of composite arms with high mobility.

Light cavalry rarely relies on the impact of war horses to engage in frontal confrontation with the enemy, but only uses horses as foot power to achieve the purpose of erratic and rapid movement, and then completes tactical objectives such as reconnaissance and infiltration and sneak attacks against the enemy through infantry combat.

Therefore, light cavalry is generally not equipped with heavy armor, and war horses are not protected, and they are lightly armed and simple, coming and going like the wind.

At this time, the light cavalry of more than 30 people, under the guidance of the Huoyun Pegasus Banner, was galloping along the southeast foot of Taihang Mountain and galloping on the vast Hebei Plain. Zhao Liang, Apple and Yang Ru ran at the front of the team, Yang Ru was in the center, and the other two were on the left and right.

After more than two hours of uninterrupted galloping, Zhao Liang felt that his body was a little unbearable. His legs are already scorching at this moment, and he doesn't need to look at them to know that the skin must be worn out.

Zhao Liang grinned with his teeth, and was about to shout to stop the apple to rest, but he didn't expect Yang Ru to open his mouth first: "Walk slowly for a while, I'm a little tired." ”

Hearing this, Apple grabbed the reins, suppressed the speed, turned his head and said with concern: "Second Miss, are you okay?" Do you want to stop and rest for a while? Anyway, there is no rush for this moment. ”

Yang Ru shook her head and said apologetically: "You don't need to take a break, just take it slowly." I'm sorry, I'm dragging you down. ”

"What are you talking about, Second Miss?" Apple smiled heartily: "We served in front of the army, and after staying up for a long time, we no longer feel hard." But when you first joined the army, you didn't see it, and it was far inferior to you. ”

Yang Ruwan smiled, knowing that she was comforting herself, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "By the way, Apple, I haven't even asked you, why did you join the army in the first place?" ”

Apple's expression darkened, and he hesitated for a moment before replying: "I am from a military family, and my father has committed a crime, and I am atoning for him." ”

Zhao Liang and Yang Ru were stunned when they heard this, and then they realized that Apple, a tomboy-like female warrior, had such a bizarre and tortuous life experience.

Yang Ru was born in Jiangmen, and she is a typical lady, and in the face of Apple's bumpy experience, she didn't know how to answer for a while. Zhao Liang said on the side: "Grandpa has no eldest son, Mulan has no eldest brother, I am willing to be a saddle horse for the city, and from now on I will fight for my grandfather." ”

This is a popular passage in the Northern Dynasty folk song "Mulan Ci", although middle school students in the modern world basically have to memorize the exam, but it was not popular in the Song Dynasty, not to mention people like Apple who grew up in the army since childhood, and only read half of the broken military book, even Yang Ru, a noble girl, has never heard of it, so both of them hurriedly interrogated Zhao Liang what the four lines of poetry just now meant.

Zhao Liang originally thought of Mulan because of Apple's forgiveness of his father's sins, considering that the era of "Mulan Ci" appeared earlier than the Northern Song Dynasty, so saying it was not plagiarizing the works of the ancients, let alone violating the discipline of crossing because of this, so he boldly expressed it. But I never expected that books were not developed in ancient times, except for the four books and five classics used in the imperial examination, poetry and song as a miscellaneous study, often only a few Confucian scholars who read have the opportunity to come into contact, and most people have never heard of works like "Mulan Ci".

Seeing that the two girls were curious to ask, Zhao Liang had no choice but to turn his heart sideways, recite the entire "Mulan Ci" from memory, and then make a simple explanation.

Although I haven't heard this Northern Dynasty folk song, but the story of the heroine Mulan, that is a household name, listening to Zhao Liang compare himself to Mulan who served in the army for his father, Apple immediately blushed, but he was very happy in his heart, and at the same time suddenly felt that the little white face in front of him didn't seem to be so annoying.

Yang Ru's reaction was more exaggerated than Apple's. She had never heard these verses, what "Thousands of miles to the plane, Guan Shan Du Ruofei." Shuoqi spreads the golden watch, the cold light shines on the iron clothes", what "take off my wartime robe, wear my old clothes." When the window is cloudy, the mirror appliqué yellow" is a few words, it shows the heroic spirit of the heroine and the feelings of children, and it is infinitely desirable, which is in line with her appetite for this little girl who dreams of going into battle to kill the enemy every day.

Yang Ru's eyes showed a look of reverence, and she couldn't help but admire: "Brother Zhao, I really didn't expect that you are not only full of courage and martial arts, but also full of economy and talent. This "Mulan Ci" should be regarded as a gift to Ru'er, okay? ”

I'm Nima, Zhao Liang's old face turned red, he almost didn't fall off the horse, and coughed dryly: "If Miss Yang likes it, when she returns to Kaifeng, I ...... I'll copy it to you. ”

"Don't forget that there are apples," Yang Ru turned her head to look at the apples that were slightly distracted on the side, and said with a smile: "She also served in the army for her father, so the two of us each have a share." ”

Zhao Liang only thought about one thing in his heart at this time: Damn, what are the commonly used fonts in this era? Can I handle those two ugly words?

I only heard Apple say softly: "Second Miss, I can't compare to Mulan......"

Yang Ru smiled: "Oh, how can you think so? In my opinion, your courage and skills are definitely no worse than Mulan's. Who doesn't know the famous scattered flower flying knife small apple in our Yongbyon Army Pioneer Camp? ”

Apple just smiled lightly when she heard this, shook her head and didn't speak.

Zhao Liang was quite surprised, he didn't expect the spicy and domineering Apple to be so girly, so he said: "What Miss Yang said is not wrong at all. Those who wear sharp armor and defend the country can be regarded as heroes. Especially in this era of male power, it is even more commendable for women to be in the military and shoulder the same heavy responsibilities as men. Therefore, you are the current Mulan, so is Yang Paifeng, and so is the second miss, you are all here! ”

When the two girls heard this, they showed surprised expressions at the same time, and looked at Zhao Liang in unison, as if they were waiting to hear him continue. Zhao Liang couldn't help but think of Xiaoya, who was hard to find at this time, and continued: "For thousands of years, women's pursuit of self-reliance and self-improvement has never stopped. In every era, there have been many heroines and heroines who are worthy of people's admiration and worship. They never succumb to the eyes of the world, nor are they afraid of all kinds of petty criticism, but firmly believe in their own ideals, stick to their own morality, and bravely create a world of their own. Women's Hao, Zheng Ni, Wu Zetian, and Mulan, aren't they all such women? As a great man once said......"

He racked his brains, and after thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't come up with a famous quote about praising women, so he had to bite the bullet and say: "Uh...... Women can hold up half the sky! ”

"That's a great story!" Yang Ru exclaimed: "This is the most wonderful word I have ever heard in my life!" Brother Zhao, you are simply Yang Ru's confidant! ”

As soon as these words came out, not only Zhao Liang was stunned when he heard this, but even Yang Ru herself felt that what he said was too direct, as if he had confessed, and his face suddenly flushed with shame. But fortunately, she was facing Zhao Liang and her back to Apple, so Apple didn't notice the second lady's slightly embarrassed appearance, and also praised: "Zhao Liang, I really didn't expect you to have such insight!" I originally thought that Brother Meng was already different, and respected our daughters' family very much, but I didn't expect you to be more amazing than him, not only did you not have that kind of stinky man shelf at all, but there were also shocking verses such as 'women can hold up half the sky'. Brother, Apple blamed you before, please Haihan for the offense. As she spoke, she clasped her fist at Zhao Liang.

Zhao Liang didn't dare to look at Yang Ru, who was flushed at this time, and hurriedly took the opportunity to move away, returned the salute to Apple Yaoyao, and said with a smile: "The bag on the back of my head hasn't disappeared yet, you have to invite me to dinner when you get to Kaifeng." ”

"No problem, I'll make amends to you in the Drunken Wind Building," Apple smiled heartily: "You can order any hard dishes." ”

Yang Ru took advantage of the two of them to temporarily calm down his embarrassed demeanor, and then asked Zhao Liang again: "Brother Zhao, a talent like you, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a person who has condescended to the mountains and wilderness." I don't know where you studied? Have you ever held an official position? ”

Zhao Liangxin said: Official position? If you say it, you are not afraid of scaring you to death, master, I have served as the general of the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Great Qin Imperial Seal and the Acting Director of the Pre-Qin Division of the Anti-Crossing Investigation Bureau, but I can't tell you any of this.

He smiled and shook his head: "I'm just an ordinary person, just read a few idle books, and my thoughts are a little different from others. I have never been an official, I have never been an official. ”

"It doesn't matter, as long as the eldest husband is talented, why can't he soar into the sky," Yang Ru comforted him: "When we return to Bianliang, I will definitely introduce you to grandmother." She has gone through three dynasties, read countless people, and is the most knowledgeable, and she will definitely recommend you to the court when the time comes. ”

Zhao Liang didn't care about being an official of the Song Dynasty at all, he just smiled faintly when he heard the words, and didn't say anything else. Apple was surprised: "Brother Zhao, can you, actually react like this?!" ”

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my reaction? Zhao Liang was puzzled by what she said, and asked curiously.

Seeing his expression, Apple was even more convinced that Zhao Liang really didn't care, and was not deliberately pretending, so he couldn't help but praise: "Good man, amazing." You must know that the grandmother of the second young lady, that is the mother of the Great Song Zheng Sanpin Command, the mother of General Yang Yanzhao, and the current head of the Tianbo Yang Mansion. When the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty saw her, they all respectfully called 'Old Taijun'. Even in front of the palace, His Majesty will give him a courtesy. If you can get the recommendation of her old man, and don't say anything, it's absolutely no problem to get a seventh-grade Yuhou or Yun Cavalry Captain. Even if it is not good, there happens to be no vacancies in the imperial court, if you go to our Ningbian army, Yang Shuai can look at his mother's face, and he can casually seal you as a battalion commander or something, and he is also from the rank of captain of the seventh rank of martial arts. How many people can't dream of this, you're good, it's so plain, you don't even say a word of thanks to Miss, you really don't care. ”

Zhao Liang smiled helplessly, and said in his heart: The cloud rider captain of the seventh grade? Kid me? Lao Tzu scolded King Zhou You and deceived Qin Shi Huang, will he still care about the seven products? Mrs. She begged me, and I won't do it.

Yang Ru's impression of Zhao Liang at this time was also on a higher level, and he felt that the young man in front of him was magnificent, steady, and indifferent to fame and fortune.

In an instant, the girl's budding heart was unexpectedly touched by this kind of arrogance that regarded fame as dung.

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