Chapter 42: Martial Arts Assessment (1)

Gao Yu was "reused" by Song Huizong and became a popular person in the dynasty in one fell swoop, with a low position but great power. Song Huizong's trick of "striking the east and attacking the west" was very good, not only balancing the power of the DPRK and China, but also allowing the two parties to stop arguing, not to talk about the past and the present in the high hall, and not to slander each other, they knew that the rise of Gao Yu was bound to affect their power, and they did not dare to continue to argue endlessly, making wedding dresses for others.

Since then, everywhere Gao Yu went, the civil and military officials all welcomed him, as if he had been slaughtered in a similar manner, making him fluttering and smug: "This etiquette has not even been enjoyed by Cai Jing, and the emperor has not ignored it, and he has never heard of it, it seems that the day when I turn over has arrived!" ”

Gao Yu was proud, but he didn't know that all of this was under Song Huizong's nose, and he couldn't escape his ears and eyes. Sure enough, a moment later, Song Huizong received a secret report, read it lightly, and said, "Thirteenth brother, what do you think of Gao Yu?" ”

King Cai frowned, full of doubts: "With his performance in recent days, he has quite a few opinions on dealing with court and political issues, and his style of acting is very different from before, which is really a bit strange!" ”

"People in the mountains and wilderness, suddenly received the grace of me, the officialdom is on the rise, plus the contacts I have made before, and I have known me very early, so it is normal to have this behavior."

Song Huizong smiled indifferently, and remembered that the civil and military officials welcomed Gao Yu wherever he went, and the people were not allowed to come closer, his face was slightly cold, and he said: "As a captain, I enjoy the treatment of a first-class officer, even I don't want to disturb the people, but he is unscrupulous, it's time to give him a little warning, so that he understands to guard his duty." ”

Gao Yu is so happy, pay attention to pomp, the people who tend to be hot and attached to the court have great talents, Song Huizong never cares about this, only disturbing the people makes him feel from his heart that Gao Yu has done it, even if it is not his own intention, he should not be so high-profile, as if he has become the king of a country, the ministers of the court and the central government accompany him, so how can Song Huizong endure.

However, the more Gao Yu was like this, Song Huizong's wariness of him decreased. In Song Huizong's view, Gao Yu did this, it was like going from hell to heaven, making him in a trance, feeling good about himself, too easy to show his heart, but feeling that Gao Yu was not in danger, easier to control, and more assured.

The next day, Song Huizong began to plan to suppress Gao Yu. Sure enough, Gao Yu understood and knew that Song Huizong was taking the opportunity to test himself. So, Gao Yu pushed the boat along the water, and Taoguang was obscure. Actually, it's all in his calculations. Gao Yu was born in a poor family, and experienced the pain and sorrow of the world, and has long learned to perceive people's hearts.

Gao Yu knew that Song Huizong wanted to borrow his own hand to balance the forces in the court, and he also knew that doing so would anger Long Yan. He still chose to do it, firstly, to obey Song Huizong's wishes, and secondly, to eliminate Song Huizong's wariness of him. Now, Gao Yu's goal has been achieved, and he also knows Song Huizong's thoughts, and thinks: "If you want me Gao Yu to return to my previous life again, how can I get my wish, I will definitely surpass Cai Jing and become the first person in the dynasty, one person under ten thousand people." ”

After Gao Yu became a lieutenant, the news quickly spread throughout the government and the opposition, and even the forbidden army heard of this person's name. At the same time, Lin Chong was also the head of the forbidden army. At first glance, I didn't take it to heart, and when I heard about Gao Yu's name and official position again, I suddenly remembered what Zhao Gou told me before leaving, and couldn't help but be surprised: "Was it really said by the county king?" In this case, then what he said must also be true. ”

So, Lin Chong was sure in his heart that what Zhao Gou said must have something to say, but there was not enough time, so he had no time to say more, so he could only stop at the point. However, Lin Chong took it to heart, and he hurriedly submitted his resignation to his superiors, and returned to his hometown with an old mother at home who was seriously ill. Lin Chong successfully dismissed the head of the sect and left Bianjing with his wife overnight.

Song Huizong Zhao Ji and Cai Wang Zhao seemed to hear that Lin Chong's mother was seriously ill and wanted to go back, so they felt a little strange and didn't know what was wrong. It wasn't until Lin Chong was silent that the two of them remembered that Lin Chong was originally from Bianjing, and his mother was no longer alive.

The words are divided into two ends, Zhao Gou, Yue Fei and others practice martial arts here in Zhou Dong. Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Zhao Gou has been practicing martial arts here for six years. Now, in 1119 AD, Zhao Gou turned twelve years old. At this time, Zhao Gou was worried and sighed: "According to the historical records, the master passed away this year. However, the master's complexion is getting better and better, how could he die suddenly? Is there something hidden in it? ”

On this day, the fathers of Wang Gui, Tang Huai, and Zhang Xian came to Zhou Dong together. Zhou Tong greeted him personally, and when the four of them were talking and laughing, they saw someone knocking on the door. Tang Huai opened the gate of the manor, only to see that the person who came was a lieutenant chief in the village, and said in surprise: "Lieutenant chief, why did you come here?" ”

The lieutenant smiled slightly, "I went to the house of the three of you, and I heard that the father of the three of you came to this courtyard, so I came to look for them. I don't know, is your father here? ”

Tang Huai nodded hurriedly and said, "My father and the other two uncles are all walking in the courtyard with my master, I don't know what is important for the eldest man?" ”

"It's useless to say this to you, so you can only say it when you see your parents." The chief smiled slightly, strode into the courtyard by himself, and saw the father of the three of them and Zhou Tong from a distance, and said: "The three members are here with the old man Zhou, and the villain is coming to have a word." ”

Zhou Tong and the three of their fathers looked at each other, surprised, and heard the lieutenant chief say: "Yesterday, the county bank came to the small test, and the villain has sent the names of the four young ministers to the county middle school, and I am here to inform them." On the 15th of this month, they will enter the city, and the outsiders must make some arrangements as soon as possible. ”

Wang Gui's father, Wang Ming, has a straightforward personality, and when he heard what the chief said, he couldn't help frowning and complaining: "You are so unreasonable!" If you want to sign up, you should notify us first, and you also need to discuss and discuss, you don't know if our son can go? Even your son should think about it. Why didn't you say anything, and send the flower name to the county? That makes sense! ”

The lieutenant has been accompanied by the chief again and again, and this matter has indeed been done a little hastily. I didn't ask for my opinion, I reported it directly, and I don't know if I was willing, but after thinking about it, I decided to come in person.

Zhou Tong knew everything about the chief's thoughts, and he knew that if Yue Fei and the others passed the exam, then for him, it would also be a political achievement, and maybe he would be promoted. It's just that they rarely go out, and they only know Yue Fei, Zhang Xian and other four people, and they don't know that Zhao Gou exists. Even if he knew, with Zhao Gou's age, he still couldn't qualify.

Zhou Tong thought about it and persuaded: "That's it! He also has good intentions, don't blame him. Although Ling Lang is young, martial arts can be obtained. ”

He turned to look at the lieutenant again, and said apologetically: "I offended you, let's make up for it another day!" ”

The chief knew that he was in the wrong, and he couldn't say anything, so he said, "It's easy to say!" The villain has something to do, and he wants to go to the front village and say goodbye. ”

After the lieutenant left, Zhou Tong said to the three members: "Fellow brothers, please go back and prepare for the examination of the Linglang." ”

Everyone said goodbye and went home to prepare.

Zhou Tong walked into the study and said to Zhang Xian, Tang Huai, and Wang Guiren: "On the 15th, you will go to the city to take the martial arts test, and you go back and ask your father to prepare clothes, hats, bows, horses, etc., so that you can take the exam." ”

The three of them said yes and went back separately. Zhou Tong also asked Yue Fei to go back to discuss with his mother and take the exam in the county. Yue Fei replied: "The child has one thing, it is difficult to take the exam, and he will go to the next department!" ”

Zhao Gou turned his head and thought suspiciously: "The eldest brother wants to join the army and serve the country, why do you want to resign this time, is there something unspeakable?" ”

Zhou Tong asked, "What's the matter with you, but you can't go?" ”

Suddenly, Yue Fei was speechless and did not reply. Zhao Gou looked at Yue Fei with wide eyes, and thought, "Big brother must have something unspeakable!" ”

Zhou Tong asked again: "Why don't you take the exam?" ”

After Yue Fei was silent for a moment, he said, "The three brothers are all rich and wealthy, and they all go to prepare bow and horse clothes. You see the child is so ragged, so have the money to buy a horse? For this reason, it is said that it is necessary to wait for the next department. ”

Zhao Gou suddenly realized that he knew that Yue Fei wanted to join the army. Such an opportunity could not be missed. It's a pity that money can also stump the hero, and he suddenly remembered the silver ticket his father gave him before he left, and was about to interject.

Zhou Tong took the first step and nodded: "This is also true." Come with me. ”

Yue Fei and Zhao Gou followed Zhou Tong to the bedroom. I saw Zhou Tong open the box, take out a half-new and half-old plain white robe, a big red piece of brocade, and a big red luan belt, put it on the table, and said softly: "My son, this dress, tell you Lingtang, change a battle robe according to your figure, and change the rest into a scarf." This piece of red brocade makes a shoulder and a pair of sleeves. The big red luan belt is brought to the bundle. I have lent you the horse which I have sent the king's servant to me to ride; Those who want to enter the city early in the morning of the fifteenth can pack up overnight. ”

Yue Fei was surprised: "The child has horses, and he doesn't need horses!" ”

When Zhou Tong heard this, he said, "Are you talking about the horses that Goo'er gave you?" Yue Fei nodded, only to see Zhou Tong say sharply: "You can't ride the horse of Go'er, just use the horse given to you by your father!" ”

Zhao Gou hurriedly said: "Master, why can't I use the horses I gave to my eldest brother?" ”

Yue Fei also looked at Zhou Tong suspiciously, only to hear Zhou Tong's gloomy face, and said coldly: "You just take my horse, don't ask more if you shouldn't ask!" ”

Zhao Gou and Yue Fei looked at each other, they had never seen Zhou Tong so stern. What Zhao Gou wanted to say, he also held back in his stomach.

Zhou Tong didn't want to explain more, and Yue Fei could only comply, nodding in agreement.