In the third year of Xianqing (658 AD), the third day of the lunar month, not four quarters.

In the northwest corner of Chang'an City, in the martial arts house of Xiuzhenfang, Wu Kang hid in the study. Holding a carving knife in his hand, according to the marked pattern, carve a piece of spirit card. Since yesterday, I stayed up all night to complete the last piece. Put down the carving knife in your hand, carefully polish the iron brush, dip the brush in gold paint, and carefully color.

Put it on the table in the main hall, burn three incense sticks, and bow respectfully three times to the one hundred and eight spiritual seats. sighed softly and said to himself: "My good brother, what is lacking over there, what are the requirements, give me a dream." ”

After stopping for a long time, the fragrance burned out, collected his emotions, and turned around dejectedly. The weapon rack next to the door is fixed with four pieces of equipment: Wuzhou flail stick, iron short horizontal knife, royal gift thousand cattle knife, and royal gold armor. Yesterday afternoon, the lion and tiger of the Hundred Beasts Garden fought, and the tiger lived up to expectations and bit the male lion to death.

Looking back now, the blood is still boiling, and the picture is too bloody. The two beast kings, who were almost the same size, were both starved for three days. Put it into the small iron cage, carry it into the large iron cage, and then open the small iron cage. The beasts slowly came out, staring at each other defiantly and letting out a muffled roar.

The male lion is Tie Hanhan and attacks first, while the tiger is suspicious by nature and blindly avoids the battle and defends. Tigers are extremely cautious about creatures they have never seen, trying not to hurt themselves, even if the opponent is a donkey.

The lion became more and more courageous, the tiger was defeated and retreated, and just when everyone thought that the tiger would be defeated, the bloody battle finally began. The tiger's head erupted into a beastly nature, and its two hind hooves supported the ground, standing upright like a human. Three tiger paws in a row, the lion was stunned, extinguishing its sharp energy.

For a while, the roar shook the sky, frightened the beasts to roar, and everyone did not change color. Except for Li Hong and Li Xian, the rest were all scared and cried, including the two princesses. Li Jiu immediately ordered the maidservant to hurry up and take the prince and princess away.

Before he walked out of the moon gate, the roar suddenly stopped, and the tiger's head successfully locked his throat. The male lion's hooves trembled, and in less than ten minutes, he finally straightened his hooves and was bitten alive. The effect of the show is good, it is really a perm, but the tattoo can't be beaten, and the tiger is the king of all beasts.

The tiger's head was also seriously injured, half of his ear was bitten off, and he was covered in blood. Wu Kang went to the edge of the cage to appease, but unexpectedly, it suddenly went berserk, and it rushed over like lightning, and the tiger's claws slapped through the gap. Hundreds of pounds of tiger claws slashed against the chest, and the distance was only half an inch.

The bloodthirsty and terrifying aura completely frightened the stupid Wu Kang, and his legs and stomach trembled instinctively. I became more and more sure in my heart that Wu Song's fight against the tiger was a joke, and people did not have the courage to resist when facing the tiger. Unless there are many people and there is still a shotgun in their hands, and the first strike is stronger.

The tiger's head with teeth and claws, roaring like an engine, feels his scalp tingle. A pet that has been raised for five years has regained its animal nature and attacked its owner, which is a curse or a blessing. Tangled for half a minute, proposed to shoot the tiger's head, it was no longer a pet.

Li Jiu sternly refused, Tang Hu bit the lion to death, it was an act of winning glory for the country, how could the heroes be executed. Wu Kang was extremely depressed, and could only explain again and again that the tiger had recovered its animal nature, and he must not get close. When it comes to special feeding, you must be extremely cautious, otherwise your life may be at risk.

After leaving the palace and returning home, Shaofu sent a treasure armor, which was similar to Mingguang armor. The armor is made of gold, the golden light is bright and blind, and the defense is better and heavier. The helmet has neck guards, ear guards, body armor also has neck guards, the cuirass is divided into two pieces, the left and right pieces, the center has a round armor, and the back is the whole deck.

The breastplate and dorsal armor, two ribbons buckled together, are tied longitudinally from the lower part of the neck to the chest, and then divided into the left and right sides, and tied to the back and abdomen. Under the belt of the cuirass there are knee skirts on the left and right, and there are two tiger heads on the shoulder armor. Wearing it on the body, it was majestic, and it broke Wu Kangle, and finally collected the three-piece set.

At this time, outside the study, there was a childish urging, and I couldn't wait, and the words were very dissatisfied: Daddy is leaving, it's time to go to the East Market, we have to buy a lot of things. There are Zhang Ji's rouge, Li Ji's golden hairpin, and Zhao Ji's red silk, I should change into new clothes.

Wu Kang grinned bitterly, pushed open the door of the study, and saw his daughter-in-law pouting and his daughter-in-law with a calm face. Lao Chu carried two cloth bags and winked at him. Holding my daughter in my arms, I kept apologizing, signing unequal treaties, and coaxing our daughter to be happy.

When I came to Chang'an East City, I continued to hold my daughter and began to sweep the market. Five-and-a-half-year-old noisy, chubby and cute, looks like her mother, and is also a beauty. Her biggest hobby is shopping and spending, no matter what she sees, as long as she is interested, she must buy a few pieces.

Half an hour passed, and the two cloth bags were stuffed, and Chu Shenke carried them on his shoulders. In Li Ji's jewelry shop, they are noisy and choose gold hairpins, and they all can't put it down. Xiaoqing was sullen and complained in a low voice: "My husband is too doting, and the gold and silver jewelry at home has already filled its boudoir." It's only five years old and it's stinky, what should I do when I grow up, you can talk. ”

What can I say, I scratched my head in despair, and could only talk to the mud: "Everyone has a love for beauty, don't be too strict." Otherwise, after buying jewelry, Lao Chu took her home. Let's continue shopping, you can go wherever you say, let's enjoy the world of two. ”

Xiaoqing was still unhappy, sullen for a long time, and continued to complain in a low voice: "I really can't stand you, the little one loves stinky beauty, and the big one loves sword soldiers." I can't put it down, I can't put it down, I can't take off the golden armor, if I don't protest, I will wear it to sleep, right? ”

Wu Kang didn't dare to pick up, and when he saw that his beloved daughter finished picking, he hurried over to pay the bill, and asked for six copper coins. Seeing that his daughter-in-law was furious, he hurriedly reassured him with kind words and instructed the shopkeeper: "My family is in Xiuzhenfang, you follow my brother and deliver it to your door, I will bear the additional costs." ”

The shopkeeper looked entangled, Wu Kang opened the calculation bag and showed the thousand cow waist card to dispel his worries. At this moment, someone behind him spoke, with the arrogance of a local tyrant: General Wu's goods are recorded in my account, and Shopkeeper Li listened to the instructions and delivered them to Xiuzhenfang.

Who is so generous, Wu Kang turned around and looked, it was Li Shanling, which was a bit interesting. After a few words of greeting each other, Li Shanling instructed the shopkeeper: "General Wu is a distinguished guest of the Li family, and when his wife visits him in the future, even if he empties the store, he will not take a penny." Every time I come to a new product, I pick out the best one and send it to Xiuzhenfang. ”

The shopkeeper promised repeatedly, Wu Kang hurriedly postponed, Li Shanling was unwilling: "Don't be polite, general, this is the Li family's property, and it was explained by the adults themselves." There is also this brand, all Li family stores, as long as they show their waist cards, they can pick up the goods for free, please be sure to accept them. ”

The legendary black card, the Li family is quite generous. Don't be in vain, Wu Kang gladly accepted it, and handed the wooden card to his daughter-in-law. Li Shanling breathed a sigh of relief, clasped his fists and saluted again, and said in a low voice: "My lord, let me tell you, and I don't thank you for my kindness." ”

This is a peach in return, to Li Chongde in the matter, has realized the seriousness. Wu Kang smiled without saying a word, picked up his daughter and coaxed: "Tired of making trouble, go home with Uncle Chu and play with your new toys." The cat is also hungry, just waiting for you to feed it, my mother and I will go to worship the Buddha, okay? ”

The trouble immediately nodded, and he waved goodbye happily, looking heartless. Chu Shenke put down the cloth bag, picked up the little lady, hesitated for a moment and said: "The capital is mixed, the brothers are not here, I can't rest assured, let's change the day." ”

Xiaoqing smiled and shook her head, Lao Chu nodded helplessly, and left with a fuss. Wu Kang looked at Li Shanling and said lightly: The queen has clear grievances. Li Shanling understood and said goodbye to the two: "Don't disturb the general and his wife, if there is a dispatch in the future, the general will give orders." ”

Looking at his back, Xiaoqing played with the waist card and said with a strange smile: "The door valve Zhao Jun Li family is also a famous family, and his status is not weaker than the Cui family. Kang Lang quickly said how much he helped to make the stingy Li family so sparing. ”

Wu Kang pondered for a few seconds and decided to tell the truth, Xiaoqing gave a thumbs up, this is a traverser benefit. When her daughter was not around, she also took off her disguise and returned to her former naughtiness. is also like a girl, showing the nature of a loser, and buying what she sees.

I especially love silk, no matter what the color, I like it very much. All cloth shops must go in and shop, and never go back empty-handed, proper losers. The Li family's store was unlucky, no matter what it sold, they entered the store one by one to sweep the goods, and the toilet was not spared. Take out the waist card to pay the bill, the store is very attentive, and take the initiative to deliver the goods to the door.

accompanied her to go shopping and consume, not half irritable, but willing. Next year, he will go on an expedition, either to crusade against Goguryeo, or to continue to explore the Western Regions, and he will be away from home for a long time. So hurry up and spend time with your wife and daughter, I'm sorry for them.

Just as she was having fun, Xiaoqing suddenly ran away, stopped in front of the stall, and let out a sound of exclamation. Wu Kang strode here, it was a small stall of kneading clay figures, all kinds of clay figures, lifelike. The stall owner was about forty, and when he saw the two of them dressed gorgeously, he instantly came to the spirit and received him diligently: "Do you pinch the clay people, as long as five copper coins." ”

Xiaoqing looked at her husband, took out ten pieces from the bag, put them on the table and said, "According to our appearance, it will be pinched to the size of a palm, and it will be stored for a long time." Please also do your best, and if you are satisfied, add ten more. ”

The boss patted his chest directly and swore an oath: "Please rest assured, this is an ancestral craft, and seven generations have done this." Looking at the whole of Chang'an, or the whole of Datang, I can't find anyone stronger than me. Distinguished guests, please take a seat, start now, your twenty essays will not be spent in vain. ”

Skillfully kneading the cement, and his mouth is not idle, Wu Kang can't help but wonder. took out the handkerchief in his arms, spread it on the stool, and waited for his daughter-in-law to sit down. Then he moved the stool, sat next to his daughter-in-law, put on a warm smile, and signaled the boss to start.

Knives, grates and bamboo needles, all kinds of tools take turns, and the prototype is quickly outlined. The techniques are endless, shaping the dots, lines, and surfaces, and the four steps of printing, pinching, inlay, and rolling, and the play is perfect. In about two minutes, the silhouette of the figure appeared and began to be finely crafted.

Soon Wu Kang was convinced, stared at the boss's movements, and gradually smiled. Suddenly, his right shoulder was touched, and he turned his head to look straight at him in an instant, he was a simple man. He was at a loss, and kept bowing and apologizing: "I accidentally bumped into you, Lang Jun is fine, I'm really ashamed." ”

I didn't bother to bother with him, I said it was okay, and the man thanked him again and left in a hurry. For about five seconds, Wu Kang's pupils shrank, and he subconsciously touched the bag. Ten centimeters long, the hand reached in and groped, and eight pure gold leaves, all of which disappeared.

It's a little interesting, the simple and honest appearance, the heart of the rooster and the dog thief. Stealing from me, you can do it without you knowing, and you are also a human being. Yu Guang glanced at his back, the corners of his mouth pulled out mockery, and he shook his head as if nothing happened.

In about half an hour, the clay figurines were made, and they were really lifelike. Looking at the miniature version of the man, looking in the mirror. Especially the daughter-in-law, the boss has a big brain, her face and figure remain unchanged, and she is dressed in colorful clothes. Graceful and colorful, with flowing dresses, she looks like a fairy descending to earth.

Xiaoqing was very satisfied, played the true character of a loser, counted the bag and grabbed the copper coin, and slapped it directly on the table. The boss smiled, and he was not stingy at the moment, took out the exquisite box, carefully put it in, and handed it over respectfully.

The two left the clay figurine shop and continued to shop the street, but after a long time, Xiaoqing suddenly stopped. opened the gorgeous brocade box, took out the exquisite clay figurine, handed it to the husband, and said with affection in his eyes: "Kang Lang takes good care of it, when I am not around, you can think of me by looking at it." ”

Wu Kang smiled dumbly, tucked his pockets closely, and blinked and joked: "To comfort the pain of lovesickness, there are better things, such as your photo." It's beautiful pictures, with very little or no clothes. It can not only comfort lovesickness, but also solve the physiological ..."

There was pain in his toes, and he instinctively bared his teeth and grinned, but it was a heavy-soled wooden shoe. The last time Taimiao offered prisoners, Mei Niang maliciously retaliated, using these shoes. Later, it was given to Xiaoqing and became a special torture instrument, specializing in stepping on her toes. The pain quickly disappeared, and Xiao Qing pouted and said, "Bastard, you, do me like this, if you lose the photo, how can I live?" ”

Raising his index finger, he said fiercely: "You have made an oath that the stock can only be given to me, and not to other women." Neither can men, including your cheap hands. I can tell you, there is a god three feet above your head, and you must not break your oath. ”

Wu Kang was dumbfounded, my cheap hands, you are old and knowledgeable. Just as he was about to laugh a few words, he suddenly turned around and saw three people behind him. Qianniu prepares Yang Zaisi, a burly young man, and the thief. After being stunned for a moment, he smiled and said, "It turns out that Brother Zai Si, sneakily stalking, what do you want to do?" ”

Yang Zaisi laughed, subconsciously looked at Xiaoqing, and was instantly dumbfounded. Hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, and his attitude was very respectful: "The colleague who has changed, the current Qianniu is prepared, and the former Wuyang of Zhengzhou thinks again, and meets Mrs. Chu Guo." ”

The big man was stunned, and he came over with the thief and threw it on the side of the road. also hugged his fists and saluted, and reported to his home: "Xuzhou Yang Zhai Guo is to be sealed, and then think of the friend of the virtuous brother, meet Mrs. Chu Guo, and see General Wu." ”

Xiaoqing was elegant, and said with a pleasant face: "They are all their own brothers, so there is no need to be so formal." The husband also said yesterday that he was hired in the health office yesterday, but fortunately, he thought about it again and saved a lot of trouble. The husband is silent and does not understand the world, so he also asked two foils to help. ”

The two didn't even dare to say it, Wu Kang secretly complained, the little lady was talking nonsense, who didn't understand the world, I was an old fritter. Guo Beifeng's name felt a little familiar, and he hesitated for a moment and asked: "Please forgive me for taking the liberty of taking the liberty of Taizong, the late Yang Zhai County Gong, Guo Gong is filial piety, what is the relationship with Brother Tai?" ”

Guo Beifeng was stunned, his face was full of incredulity, his eyes were slightly moist, and he clasped his fists and saluted again: "Don't hide it from General Wu, it is the father to be sealed, I am the second son of the Guo family." My father's meager merits can't afford to be the first general, and General Wu praised it falsely. ”

really guessed correctly, Guo Xiaoke was a famous general in the early Tang Dynasty, and he had made great contributions. It's a pity that he was extravagant by nature and stubborn for his own use, which led to the fiasco of the Battle of Qiuzi. Not only was the whole army wiped out, but your eldest brother was all killed by random arrows. In a word, arrogant and arrogant, innocent of death.

You are not a good bird, in the battle of Dafeichuan, jealous of Xue Rengui, escorted heavy grain and grass, and deliberately moved forward slowly. led to the fiasco of Dafeichuan, 100,000 robes died on the battlefield, and there must be a father and a son. Wu Kang smiled and took the initiative to change the topic: "Why are the two brothers here, why did this thief steal my gold leaves, why were you arrested?" ”

The two were surprised again, and Yang Zaisi replied: "Just now I was eating wine with Beifeng, and when I saw Mrs. Changzhihe, I was pinching the clay figure opposite, so we couldn't disturb it." Later, he was collided with by thieves, and when the seal found something abnormal, we followed him and arrested him. ”

Guo Zhifeng opened the calculation bag, took out eight gold leaves, and respectfully handed them over: "This is the stolen goods found, and I ask the general to check if there is any omission." Also, please forgive me for talking too much, the general has already broken it, why ignore it? ”

Wu Kang didn't stretch out his hand, and replied: "Hugh said that eight gold leaves, that is, thousands and hundreds of pieces, and he didn't accompany my wife, it is important to pinch the clay people together." I have given up the gold leaf, and since you have found it, it is yours, and it is the hard work of catching the thief. In addition, I will tell you that this is a reward from the queen, and it is very collectible. ”

pretending to be pretentious, he successfully flirted with Xiaoqing, and his little face was full of happiness. Yang Zai thought about it and wanted to postpone it, but Guo Zhifeng spoke first: "General Suwen, fight righteousness and squander wealth, and make a promise." If we don't accept it, we will embarrass the general, and it is better to obey than to be respectful. ”

After speaking, he counted out four pieces and handed them to Yang Zaisi, and put the rest into the counting bag. Wu Kang couldn't help but disdain, what he said was better than what he sang, you are greedy for money, you might as well let it go. Yang Zaisi no longer hesitated, and received the queen's reward, so that he could be at ease.

Wu Kang looked at the thief, asked Xiaoqing for some copper coins, put it on the steps and said, "Look at your ragged clothes, it is because of the pressure of life that you took risks." I'm in a good mood today, I don't care about you, you take this money, don't steal it again. ”

The thief thanked him for his kindness, picked up the copper coins on the ground, and fled, Yang Zaisi smiled: "The year before last, he was appointed as the lieutenant of Xuanwu County. Once on a business trip to Beijing, I met a thief at the inn and was caught by me on the spot. I also handled it like this, leaving only the official documents of the court, and letting him take the rest. After finishing the errand, I will find the money to be sealed and borrow money before I can return to the county for the travel expenses. ”

Guo Zhifeng nodded yes, Wu Kang said twice, and gave a thumbs up. He was Mei Niang's prime minister, and finally got a good death, because of his flattery, he was listed as a traitor in the history books. I really can't imagine that this traitor still has a cute side.

Yang Zaisi was in a good mood, looked at Guo Beifeng, lowered his voice and said: "In mid-February next year, nine hundred people will gather in the imperial city to participate in the imperial imperial examination. News came from the ministry that the saint came to the Taiji Hall and personally presided over the event. When Brother Feng came to the capital, he participated in the Ming Jing and asked the general for guidance. ”

Wu Kang laughed loudly, at my level, I can't point out anything. Suddenly, his eyes widened, Li Jiu personally presided over and personally selected talents, which was the imperial examination. It seems that the history books record that the palace examination in the history of the imperial examination was initiated by Mei Niang and created in the Luocheng Hall of Ziwei Palace in the Shendu.

After a long silence, he smiled helplessly. If this is true, then the credit for creating a precedent for the palace examination and improving the imperial examination system cannot be placed on Mei Niang's head. Originally, in my heart, Li Jiuxiong was strategic, and his martial arts were not inferior to any emperor.

I really can't think of it, I still underestimate him, the big guy has something. Poor Mei Niang, you have to give up your first work in the palace test...