Chapter 1 The Horse Steps on the Swallow

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In 321 A.D., in history, it was the period of the Spring and Autumn Change of the Sixteen Kingdoms, and different countries gave this year different meanings: it was the eleventh year of Yuheng of the Cheng Han regime, the fourth year of the Guangchu of the former Zhao regime, the fourth year of Daxing of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and the ninth year of Jianxing of the former Liang. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

This year, the Jin Yuan Emperor in the south struggled under the shadow of "the king and the guide shared the world", the ancestor of the "middle stream hitting the water" died of illness in grief, and the "book saint" Wang Xizhi was still asleep in swaddling clothes; In the north, the Zhao State annexed You, Hebei, and the three prefectures, and millions of Han people lived under the sabre of Hulu, either as military rations or as slaves······

At the beginning of the story, Guzang, a large city standing majestically in the west, is shrouded in the autumn wind.

Guzang City is the seat of Wuwei County, Liangzhou. During the Qin period, the Yueshi Rong lived here; At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, it was based on the Hun Hugh Tu King. The Xiongnu called it the city of Zang, and later generations called it "Gu Zang". Therefore, Guzang City was originally built by the Huns, seven miles from north to south, two miles from east to west, such a scale, it is already very magnificent for the remote western land where it is located.

Outside the Guangxia Gate of Guzang Xicheng, it is the most beautiful place in the capital of the Great Liang Kingdom - the Hou Mansion of Bacheng! Covering an extremely large area, the mansion is not only famous for its well-planned Jiangnan gardens, but also a meeting place for literati in the west. The lord of the Hou Mansion often held literary meetings, and invited scholars and literati to chant poems and paint here, drumming and blowing the flute, which can be said to be the only oasis in the northern land full of fish.

In the past, it should have been the time when the Hou Mansion was full of friends and traffic, but today it is surprisingly quiet. The family order kept the house running with a suppressed voice, the maids pointed to tiptoe back and forth, and even the pro-army guards on duty stood more straight.

All these situations are only because the master of this Hou Mansion, General Fujun, Wuwei Taishou, and Bacheng Hou Zhang Jun said: "Keep a low profile." ”

Low profile? The family order is very incomprehensible for this novel word, and after consulting the classics to no avail, he can only let the Hou Mansion "keep a low profile" according to his own speculation. Low-key, isn't there no sound?

In fact, Zhang Jun just wanted to avoid the limelight.

People in the city who are a little awake know that the reason for this incident can be traced back to a farce in the Dongcheng martial arts field ten days ago: our Lang Jun didn't know what medicine he had taken wrongly, but he actually met his uncle - the envoy Jiejie, General Pingxi, and Liangzhou Mu Zhang Mao when they gathered troops to watch the battle, and what was even more surprising was that he also sat down in public to eat melons!

It's worth it, it's appalling to be such a faux pas. So this Lang Jun was severely reprimanded by the angry uncle and ordered him to go back to the house to think about it.

In the eyes of outsiders, Zhang Jun is indeed "thinking", he closed the door of the house, refused to accept guests, and has not taken a step so far, like a good baby who knows his mistakes and can change them.

But in reality?

As a time-traveler, Zhang Jun is just slowly adapting to his new identity. He traveled unprepared, the chaos of time and space almost exploded his head, and countless memories, as if thousands of bone-eating little snakes, drilled in and out of his body, the whole person was like a walking corpse, ignorant of what was happening in the outside world!

Puppeteers are generally called by their so-called uncles to watch the formation and perform martial arts, even as a graduate student of history, but under the guidance of physical habits, it has become inevitable to sit down.

During the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, people should sit in a kneeling posture on formal occasions, with their buttocks resting on the heels of their feet. If you sit with your legs stretched forward, it is called a kei sitting, which is extremely impolite, and it is not appropriate to sit with your legs crossed.

As the only Han political force in the north at this time, the situation in Daliang was very unfavorable at this time. First of all, Liangzhou is located in the prime area of Hexi, and has always been a battleground for soldiers. Nowadays, there is a direct threat from the Xiongnu Han State (Liu Han) and the Zhao State of the Qian nationality (Shi Zhao) in the east, the Western Regions in the west are ready to move, the Tuyuhun in the south has been coveted for a long time, and there are Rouran and Xianbei in the north. Secondly, there was no instability within the Liang Kingdom: the wealthy clans hid the population and built forts for self-defense, and there were immigrants and indigenous clans who fought against each other.

Therefore, "respecting the Han Dynasty" and "not forgetting the dynasty (Jin)" have become the foundation of Liangzhou to maintain people's hearts and not to split, and it is also the consistent governance program of the two generations and three masters of the Zhang family. As the young lord of Liangzhou and the legal heir of the Zhang regime, Zhang Jun's words and deeds will be followed and interpreted by countless people. If Zhang Mao doesn't reprimand him severely, it will be a big mess. Those indigenous clans who advocate going to the Sinic will secretly rejoice, while the gate lords who have taken refuge in the west will be suspicious: "Could it be that he Zhang Chengxun (Cheng Xun is Zhang Maozi) is going to wear his hair on the left and turn his back on the Jin Dynasty to surrender to the Han (Liu Han)?" ”

God is pitiful, for this matter, Zhang Jun shouted wronged! He swore that he knew that at this stage of history, nobles would have to kneel, but wasn't he unprepared?

As for eating melons······ It's just a rumor!

said that he was watching the formation, but who would have thought that his cheap uncle, who was elegant and elegant, had no intention of "watching" the formation at all, he put on his helmet and armor, and went down in person! Zhang Jun, whose brain had become a slurry, could only sit on the stage with a confused face, accompanied only by the courgette used for decoration on the table.

And then ······ Then he was reprimanded before he could eat the melon······ I really didn't eat it!

Hou Mansion Inner Garden, listen to Feng Shui Pavilion.

"Lang Jun ······"

"Lang Jun ······"

"Huh?" Zhang Jun woke up from a nap, he settled down, and the sight was a maid walking towards him.

I saw her wrapped in pale pink profane clothes, wearing a white long robe, and her face was extremely beautiful. This woman's name is Caiyu, which was given by Zhang Jun's uncle Jia Ji, and she has been in the house for more than two years. On weekdays, he waits carefully for Zhang Jun, coupled with his charming appearance, which is very pleasing to him.

"The slave family took the grapes, Lang Jun must have a dry mouth, use some."

"Hmmm······"

Cai Yan stepped forward and sat on the edge of the collapse, his jade legs were horizontal, and Zhang Jun took advantage of the situation to pill on it. In a moment, the peeled and seeded grapes were carried into the mouth by two green and white fingers, and the sweet juice flowed down the throat into the stomach, Zhang Jun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, no matter how good his previous life was, he had never lived such a comfortable life.

At this time, Cai Yan spoke: "Lang Jun just said the dream talk······ Which dance hall is the Provincial Expo Dance Hall, Nuke has never heard of it. ”

"Hmm······ Well? ”

"Poof!"

"Ahem, cough, ······"

Without waiting for the colored frog to wipe the grape juice sprayed out, Zhang Jun sat up with a grunt.

Zhang Jun had no concept of such a thing as talking in a dream before he crossed over, and only felt that it was just a trivial matter. But now the situation has changed, he is no longer the graduate student who receives a state subsidy every month, but the future heir of Da Liang Kingdom! Such an important and sensitive figure is bound to receive special attention, which will greatly increase the likelihood that his identity will be revealed.

Zhang Jun is like an underground person who has entered the enemy camp, the whole world is on the opposite side of him, and he has no comrades, this battle will never end, he will bury this matter forever in his chest!

If there is anything in this world that can expose Zhang Jun, it is to talk in dreams!

waved his hand to the colorful grasshopper, signaling that he was fine, Zhang Jun stood in front of the water pavilion with a sad face, he lifted the heavy curtains, and the cold wind of autumn came in, making Zhang Jun sober up a lot in an instant, and infinite thoughts came to his heart.

He was originally a graduate student at a university in Gansu Province specializing in the history of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and he usually likes to go to the provincial museum to look at the cultural relics on display, and enjoy the dialogue between the ancients and the present through time and space.

Gansu is located in the Hexi Corridor, since ancient times it is the main road of the Central Plains Dynasty to communicate with the Western Regions, especially in the period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Northern and Southern Divisions, there are many ethnic minorities and Han separatist regimes established here, so the unearthed cultural relics are also very numerous. But among these many cultural relics, there is only one that Zhang Jun loves the most, and it is the famous bronze ware at home and abroad - "Horse Stepping Feiyan".

This "horse stepping on Feiyan" image is vigorous and handsome, with a unique style. The head of the bronze horse is slightly biased to one side is high, the mane on the top of the head in front and the tail of the horse behind are flying to the rear, the round body is streamlined, the limbs are dynamic, the three hooves are in the air, the right hind hoof steps on a wings to fly, looking back at the frightened birds, the focus of the whole body is concentrated on the back of the bird, forming a very infectious momentum to take off, and the straight people are amazed by the beauty of the craftsman's ingenuity.

If it is only a great achievement in art, it is not enough to attract Zhang Jun's special love, another more important reason is that this bronze "horse stepping on Feiyan" was unearthed in the tomb of General Zhang of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Leitai, Wuwei, Gansu Province, and Zhang Jun knew that their ancestors of the Zhang family had been Wuwei people for generations. So he always feels inexplicably that this national treasure-level cultural relic has an inexplicable connection with him.

However, after all, feelings can only be feelings, all Zhang Jun can do is to stand outside the glass cabinet on display of this bronze every week, recalling the past history, maybe this general Zhang who fell in the Eastern Han Dynasty is really his ancestor?

His gaze gradually became blurred, as if he had really traveled through time and space, and saw the figure of the ancestor of the Zhang family riding his horse and raising his sword and galloping across the field. But at this moment, a ball of lightning suddenly passed through the floor-to-ceiling window of the museum and smashed impartially on the glass case where "Horse Stepping on Feiyan" was displayed.

Zhang Jun only felt that the ground in front of him was suddenly dark, and then the dazzling brightness pulled him back, only to see that the "horse stepping on the flying swallow" faded away the thousand-year-old patina at a speed visible to the naked eye, and from beginning to end, it formed a new bronze with dazzling golden light, as if returning to the moment when it had just been created.

Zhang Jun's eyes widened in disbelief, staring closely at Ma Ta Feiyan to complete this incredible change, and in an instant, a line of small words shining with golden light appeared on the smooth horse's back, and Zhang Jun's eyes were greeted by Zhang Jun, which prominently displayed "The Descendant of Tiansi, passed on to Jun".

Immediately after, Zhang Jun felt as if he had fallen into an endless whirlpool, falling rapidly, and then he lost consciousness.

"Hoo ······" Zhang Jun let out a deep sigh.

He knew in his heart that if he came in, he would be safe, and only by completely integrating into the times he lived in could he live. Yes, Zhang Jun wants to live, he doesn't know what will happen once his identity is revealed, but he knows that the situation will never get better. But having said that, who can be so free and easy between heaven and earth?

"This may be the dream that if you know that you are a guest, you will have to be greedy for joy for a while!" Zhang Jun suddenly thought of this poem and sighed.

"Good sentence, good sentence. Brother Jun, I never wanted to be reprimanded, but my writing is diligent! “

It was the voice of a girl like a jade plate coming from outside the water pavilion. Soon, a girl walked around the shadow wall between the inner and outer courtyards.

I saw that her mouth was not dotted but Dan, and her eyebrows were not painted but verdant. A pair of jade feet are tiptoeing silk shoes, green silk like clouds, deep curl clothes, and a pair of bright eyes flashing enough to brighten the world.

This is none other than his sister, Niannu. In fact, the only one who can travel freely in his house without retribution is Nian Nu.

The incense of the Zhang family in Liangzhou has not been prosperous, Zhang Jun's grandfather Zhang Liang only has a brother Zhang Su, and his father Zhang Yu has only a brother Zhang Mao. Zhang Yu has only one son, which is the protagonist himself, and Zhang Mao has no children so far, only one daughter.

As the pearl of the palm, Zhang Mao's love for her is more than Zhang Jun, and even if Nian Nu is a man, it may not be impossible to inherit the family business! But thankfully, his father's pampering did not make this pearl of the palm become arrogant and rude, but became a lady.

Zhang Jun and Niannu grew up together, childhood sweethearts, and sisterly love. In Zhang Jun's fused memories, every time his stubborn childhood self was punished by his uncle, Nian Nu would come to visit him, bring him the best snacks, and talk to him! No, Zhang Mao's anger had just dissipated a little, and Nian Nu came to the door.

Although this is the first time Zhang Jun has seen her after crossing, this does not prevent Zhang Jun from having a good impression of her, this woman is like a spring breeze, as long as she walks through, she will be born everywhere!

PS: Horse stepping Feiyan, also known as Ma Chao Dragon Sparrow, Copper Galloping Horse, is a bronze of the Eastern Han Dynasty, cast around 220 AD, 34.5 cm high, 41 cm long. In 1969, it was unearthed in the Eastern Han Dynasty tomb in Leitai, Wuwei, Gansu Province, and is now in the Gansu Provincial Museum. In October 1983, Ma Ta Feiyan was identified as a Chinese tourism symbol by the National Tourism Administration, and in 1986, it was designated as a national treasure. Note: The Horse Swift is not stored in a display case, but in a cellar (the underground room temperature is more conducive to the protection of cultural relics). This article has been modified out of necessity.

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