Archery has a very long history in China, and our ancestors understood the benefits of long-range weapons as early as the days of tribal hunting.

In ancient times, the marksmen were all national treasure-level talents, such as the cultivation of the Chu State, who was basically just a hunter, but because of his excellent archery skills, he shot the Jin generals Wei Qi and Dou Yuejiao on the battlefield and was awarded the doctor.

At that time, the best arrows in the Chu State were enshrined in the ancestral temple, and when there was a big war, the king of Chu burned incense and prayed and took them out and handed them over to Yang Youji to use.

Yang Yuji's reputation is extremely loud, and the allusions of a hundred steps through Yang and a hundred shots are all happening to him.

Among the six arts of the Confucian gentleman, archery is ranked in front of the emperor, calligraphy, and mathematics. More important than reading.

Of course, the Confucian children of this era have basically lost the other five arts except books. As for archery or something, they couldn't even pull their bows.

When Wang Xiao and his entourage returned to Yangzhou City, they wanted to find a shop that sold bows and arrows, but unfortunately there was no such shop.

If you want a bow and arrows, you have to order them from the blacksmith.

Wang Xiao couldn't wait so long, so he found Lin Ruhai's guard He Meng and asked him to help find a way.

"You know how to shoot arrows? Why don't we compare? He Meng became interested.

Since the last friendly exchange was easily leveled by Wang Xiao, He Meng has always wanted to find an opportunity to get back on the field.

After all, he was born as a guard in Ouchi, and he couldn't even beat a rumored useless child of a family, and his face was really gloomy.

Now that he heard that Wang Xiao could shoot arrows, He Meng immediately thought that this was a good opportunity to get back on the field.

He Meng is a guard in the inner house, and archery is the ability to eat. He didn't think that Wang Xiao's archery skills could be compared to his own. He was a well-known marksman.

"Not good." Wang Xiao was a little embarrassed: "My archery skills are not very good. ”

He Mengxin said that this is better. Regardless of the words, he said, "It's okay, it's just a discussion." ”

Wang Xiao looked at Lin Daiyu, "Is there a bow and arrow that she can use?" ”

This time it was He Meng's turn with a sad face: "We don't have the bow used by Miss here, and we don't have it in the Yangzhou garrison camp." It can only be custom-made. ”

It wasn't a formal competition, and the location was in the back garden.

The widest distance is no more than twenty or thirty paces, and if it is used for archery, it can really only be played.

Several of He Meng's companions also came to watch, and generously contributed their bows and arrows for Wang Xiao to choose.

Seeing that Wang Xiao had chosen a seven-bucket riding bow, He Meng's face showed a satisfied smile.

Now I can finally turn over.

Wang Xiao tried the bow, stepped to Lin Daiyu's side, and handed her the bow, "You try." ”

Lin Daiyu hid a rebellious heart in her heart, and immediately took the bow and arrow without hesitation, and wanted to draw the bow like Wang Xiao.

The result is self-evident, she can't pull it at all.

"You're so strong." Wang Xiao shook his head and sighed, "The bow you can pull is probably only a children's toy." If you can open it..."

Wang Xiao paused and stopped talking, turned back to the place where the bow and arrows were placed, and picked up the hardest two-stone bow.

"This bow is very..."He Menggang wanted to say that this bow was very hard, and if he didn't have enough strength to pull it away, he would hurt himself if he pulled it strongly. Then I saw that Wang Xiao directly pulled a full moon easily.

"What did you just say?" Wang Xiao bowed and asked him.

He Meng twitched the corner of his eye, "It's okay." ”

"Is there a stronger bow?"

He Meng couldn't help the doubts in his heart, "Ride a bow and shoot a stone." Two stones are already a real strong bow. ”

Wang Xiao bared his teeth and shook the bow and arrow in his hand, "Then this is good." ”

The target was set twenty paces away, with 10 arrows per person, and the one who hit the bull's-eye the most wins.

The news of Wang Xiao and He Meng's comparison of arrows quickly spread in the Yanzheng Yamen, and the concubine of the servant maid Lin Ruhai, and even Lin Ruhai himself, who was in the office, were shocked to watch. All of a sudden, the small garden was overcrowded.

When the Great Zhou Dynasty was founded, martial arts flourished, and Jia Yuan and their 20 years of bloody battles drove the Tartars out of the Central Plains.

But after decades of peace, the style of writing has risen and the enthusiasm has subsided, and the big treasure face is the truest portrayal of this era.

This kind of thing is like an arrow, and for the people of the Yanzheng Yamen, it only exists in legends. Now is the opportunity to see it for yourself, and of course you can't miss it.

Lin Ruhai looked at Wang Xiao suspiciously, he hadn't heard of him being martial. It is rumored that he is good at hooking up with married women.

With so many people watching, He Meng looked a little nervous. But Wang Xiao was calm and didn't care at all.

He has done a lot of this kind of thing in the Daming Fenghua world, and the entire palace came to watch and cheer.

Lin Ruhai, who was not far away, nodded, this momentum was different at first glance.

Wang Xiao motioned for He Meng to come first.

There is psychological pressure to shoot after an arrow. The other party's good grades are stressful, and it is easy to take them lightly if they have bad grades.

He Meng calmed down and slowly stretched his bow and arrows.

'Do! The first arrow hit the red heart, and He Meng, the inner guard, really has real skills.

Wang Xiao applauded like everyone else, without the slightest hint of worry.

He Meng was in a calm mood, and after adjusting his mood, he shot the second arrow again.

Nine out of ten arrows hit hearts, even if the distance is not too far and it is still a fixed target, but this archery is also top-notch.

He Meng, who finally relaxed, wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned to look at Wang Xiao with a smile, "Please." ”

Wang Xiao nodded, raised his bow and mounted the arrow.

Lin Daiyu, who was not far away, was nervously clutching her handkerchief and staring at Wang Xiao intently.

Although it was just an ordinary competition, Lin Daiyu didn't want to see Wang Xiao lose in her heart. Even if she knew that Wang Xiao had never shown a talent for archery before, she could even say that she had never touched a bow and arrow. But inexplicably there is confidence in him.

Wang Xiao didn't disappoint Sister Lin, and shot out without hesitation.

'Dodo~~~'

The sound of nine targets mingled with the hum of the bowstring vibrating.

He Meng on the side immediately turned pale.

Wang Xiao shot nine arrows quickly, and he shot an arrow to take a break, and at this moment all nine arrows were on the bull's-eye, and the judgment was made.

'Wow~~~'

There was an uproar all around. The maids and servants pointed at the target.

He Meng, who was about to admit defeat, was stunned, and looked at the arrow target suspiciously, only to realize that the nine arrows shot by Wang Xiao were actually in the center of a regular circle in the bull's-eye, and the small dot in the middle was circled.

He Meng smiled bitterly, he was not wronged when he lost. Even his own master doesn't have this ability.

Wang Xiao opened his bow and took the last arrow.

'Whoosh! ’

'Smack! ’

The last arrow hit the center of the target directly, and the force sank and the entire target was torn apart!

"Good!"

Lin Ruhai was the first to take the lead in applauding.

There were cheers all around, and several Ouchi guards were also convinced. It's not on a notch at all.

Lin Daiyu's happy little face was flushed, and she clapped her little hands vigorously. The second brother really didn't disappoint her.

Zijuan didn't want to talk anymore. Wang Xiao of Yunwen Yunwu would blush even when she looked at her, and no matter how much her own young lady persuaded her, it was useless.

At the end of the arrow competition, Lin Ruhai took Wang Xiao away, "You come with me." ”

When she came to the study, the maid took the tea and closed the door and left. Lin Ruhai looked at Wang Xiao with a solemn expression.

"Your Majesty has decreed that my transfer has been granted. His Majesty cared for and asked where he wanted to serve. ”

Wang Xiao thought he was going to ask when he had practiced archery, but he didn't expect that he was here to talk about business.

Sit down in a chair and take a sip from your teacup.

After pondering for a moment, Wang Xiao opened his mouth and said, "Uncle has been working for Your Majesty for many years, and he has paid such a big price, and he even almost died this time. So it must be exalted. ”

"Hmm." Lin Ruhai nodded noncommittally.

"There are people in the six Shangshu who occupy positions, and the squire is not enough to reward the merits. As for joining the cabinet as a university scholar, the qualifications are still poor. ”

Lin Ruhai showed a smile and picked up the tea bowl.

To be able to see these is already extraordinary.

Wang Xiao thought for a while and snapped his fingers, "There is a position that is very suitable for my uncle." ”

Lin Ruhai put down the tea bowl and asked curiously, "What?" ”

Wang Xiao looked sideways at Lin Ruhai and said word by word, "The envoy of the Jingying Festival." ”

The Jingying Jiedu envoy is not just in charge of the Jingying, but the three words of the Jiedu envoy are actually feudal officials.

Moreover, it was in the Gyeonggi region, and its identity was somewhat similar to that of the Manchu Qing Governor of Zhili.

"You're asking me to switch from literature to martial arts?" Lin Ruhai remained silent." ”

"It's not about turning from literature to martial arts. My uncle and ancestor were liehous, and they were also killed among thousands of troops. There is no problem with taking up military positions. ”

"The Jingying Festival makes this position extremely important, and non-imperial henchmen are not allowed to hold it. Uncle Jane is in the emperor's heart, and that is His Majesty's proper confidant. ”

"The ancestor Rong Guogong and Ning Guogong have all served in this position, and Ning Guodaihua Gong has also served as the envoy of the Jingying Festival. My uncle is the son-in-law of Jiafu and a confidant of His Majesty. This position is in the same vein. ”

"The existing civil and official positions in the DPRK and China are all a radish and a pit, and the higher they go, the fewer positions they have. My uncle forcibly usurped someone else's position, and perhaps with the support of His Majesty, he could do it. But in the future, they will inevitably be hostile and ostracized by their colleagues. If it is from civilian to military, those people will not only not be hostile, but will also vigorously support it. ”

"Then there is the fact that although the envoy of the Jingying Festival is a military position, he has great power. Controlling the battalions around Gyeonggi will play a decisive role at a critical time. Now His Majesty intends to revive the armament, and the border troubles are becoming more and more serious. Taking this route is more convenient for you to become a university scholar in the future than to take the Wenchen route. ”

After Wang Xiao finished speaking, he began to drink tea, but Lin Ruhai was silent. In the study, there was silence for a while.

I don't know how long it took, Lin Ruhai said quietly, "Do you know who the current Jingying Festival envoy is?" ”

"Of course you know, Wang Ziteng."

Lin Ruhai looked at him in surprise. Wang Ziteng is the authentic in-law of the Jia family, Wang Xiao is so disrespectful to speak?

"Uncle must be the envoy of this Jingying Festival." Wang Xiao's gaze was a little deep, "Uncle, do you know how my cousin is doing in Jia's house?" Day and night with tears until dawn! ”

Wang Xiao's momentum came up, and Lin Ruhai had to lean back slightly, "My uncle is still alive, and the second aunt dares to stumble my cousin everywhere." If my uncle dies this time, then my cousin will definitely be in the Jia family for three hundred and sixty days a year in the future, and the wind and frost and sword will be strictly pressing! ”

Looking at Lin Ruhai, whose face was becoming more and more difficult to look at, Wang Xiao simply stood up directly, "As for why the second aunt is like this, my aunt should have told my uncle about the dirty things between her and the second aunt before she got married." The second aunt transferred all her hatred for her aunt to her cousin. What is her reliance on? It's the brother who is the envoy of the Jingying Festival! ”

'Bang! ’

Lin Ruhai was angry and slapped the table and stood up suddenly, his face hideous.

"Damn !!"