Section 27 Provocation

In the Great Xia Palace, tables and chairs were arranged in an orderly manner outside the Jinluan Palace. Under the eaves of the corridor on the steps, is the dragon chair of Emperor Yuning. Not far away, two high platforms were temporarily erected, one for sacrifice and blessing. The other is a competition between young and talented people.

The ceremony of the celebration was solemn and cumbersome, and after the palace sacrificial wine presided over the ancestor worship ceremony, Shangguan Xuanwu walked up to the altar in a big red robe. Zhang Ruming had words in his mouth, praying for the blessings of the gods and spirits of the heavens and the Great Xia Empire. In the end, Zhang Ruming didn't forget to pat Emperor Yuning's fart. Immediately afterwards, the court officials and the yamen of the local prefectures began to contribute congratulatory gifts. Emperor Yuning also took this opportunity to be friendly to the foreign officials.

At the foot of the stairs, the officials began to sit down according to their ranks. The closest to the steps is where the royal family and the idle prince sit, and the outer layer is the area of the first and second grades. Duan Lang, Bai Ruokong and the others couldn't get on the table, so they could only stand in the designated area from a distance and watch.

There are a lot of people in this area, all of whom are at the level of the general managers of various prefectures above the level of second-class officers. Usually these people follow the master to be high, but when they get here, they are not even qualified to sit. Duan Lang's identity is very special, he came as Shangguan Xuanwu's guard, but he wanted to participate in the competition as a member of the Xining Marquis Mansion.

After two hours, a series of tedious pilgrimages were completed, and the palace banquet officially began. At this time, all the adults were surprised to find that the so-called Lord of the Heavenly Survey Prison was actually sitting behind the single long table at the head of the imperial case in a red robe. Its location actually suppressed the royal family and idle princes.

Yu Ban's face turned a little blue, and some old-fashioned ministers were also angry. He is a third-grade official, why should he be above the first- and second-grade officials. However, Yu Ban does not intend to take the lead in questioning, and he has to keep a low profile during these days.

Emperor Yuning also saw everyone's doubts, and asked Wei Dong to tell everyone that Shangguan Xuanwu did not come to participate in the celebration as a courtier today, but as a royal heavenly master to bless the gods. Therefore, his position is higher than that of other courtiers.

Looking at Shangguan Heavenly Master with a spring breeze on his face, Bai Ruokong whispered to Duan Lang, "Duan Lang, that righteous brother of yours is really favored by His Majesty. But in this way, he will have to stand on the opposite side of the ministers. ”

The corners of Duan Lang's mouth curved into an arc, and he said with a smile, "This guy has a lot of ideas, who would have thought that a blessing master could sit in such a position." But it's none of mine's business with whom he's opposed, it's my job to keep him safe. ”

Bai Ruokong glanced sideways at Duan Lang, "Duan Lang, the prince is angry because of his injury, don't mind what he said that day." Hou Ye still values you very much, if one day in the future the Heavenly Survey Prison is not good for the Hou Mansion of Xining, you don't forget that you are still Hou Ye's righteous son. ”

Duan Lang also turned his head to look at Bai Ruokong, "Manager Bai, if the case of the five-clawed golden dragon is not over, will you Xining Marquis Mansion still treat me as a righteous son?" ”

Bai Ruokong's face showed a hint of embarrassment, it seemed that Shangguan Heavenly Master had already told Duan Lang about the matter.

Bai Ruokong immediately smiled and said, "Duan Lang, some things are not as simple as you imagined. Any family in the court can make sacrifices in the face of pros and cons. If it was me who accompanied the son that day, I would have done my best to bear it in the next place. This thing~ just let it pass. ”

Duan Lang pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay, just act as if it didn't happen." Anyway, you saved my life when I was seriously injured that day, and Duan Lang will remember this incident. ”

Bai Ruokong said with a smile, "I believe that Duan Lang Gongzi is a loving and righteous person, no matter what happens in the future, the door of the Xining Marquis Mansion will always be open to you." ”

Duan Lang sneered and didn't make a sound, and said in his heart You are white and sleek, but that son of the world is very immature. I'm afraid that in the future, he won't treat me as a friend anymore. However, Duan Lang did not hold a grudge, after all, the Marquis of Xining saved his life, and he wrote down this favor.

While the two were talking, the banquet had already begun, and after a few glasses of high-sounding celebration wine, Emperor Yuning signaled to Wei Dong, which meant that he could have a small show. The so-called small program is to let these young people compete in martial arts. Emperor Yuning and some courtiers also hoped to take this opportunity to discover talents.

As soon as the chief eunuch Wei Dong announced the start, two young men couldn't help jumping into the ring. This kind of competition is also an opportunity for these young people, and everyone wants to show themselves in front of His Majesty and all the dignitaries. Maybe Emperor Yuning will stay by his side and reuse it as soon as he is happy.

Duan Lang looked around and asked strangely, "Manager Bai, are there any rules for this kind of competition?" Is it a draw or a goal? ”

"Hehe, there are no rules here, it can be a solo duel, or it can be a group battle between the various capitals. In short, just win. ”

"Wouldn't that be a lot of battles?"

Bai Ruokong shook his head, "Here, no one will be overwhelmed. It is important to choose an opponent, because the loser will not only be embarrassed by himself, but also his family and the capital will be very shameless. Therefore, over the years, my Xining Hou Mansion has basically not participated. ”

"Then if someone challenges the Marquis of Xining, can the prince still play if he is injured?"

Bai Ruokong shook his head again, "If someone really chooses to fight three against three with the Xining Hou Mansion, then it can only be between you and Ouyang Shi." The son of the world has a special identity, and he can't afford to lose. In addition, if someone challenges the son, it can only rely on the apprentice and you. ”

Duan Lang understood what Bai Ruokong meant, and he blocked it as a righteous son, which could not only save the face of the prince but also make the opponent have nothing to say. Even if Duan Lang loses, people will not laugh at Shizi. Once it wins, it will be the honor of the Marquis of Xining.

However, after learning the rules, Duan Lang was relieved. He originally thought that they would swarm like a fight in the market, and they would count one by one, but he didn't expect that these people still had some quality, at least they knew how many bowls of dry rice they would eat. Since this is the case, then wait a little longer, grab a stronger one and lie down directly, it is estimated that no one will dare to challenge.

Half an hour later, the battle between the prefectures was almost over. Xining Hou belongs to the foreign city of the big man, because the prince is injured, it is Ouyang Shi who represents the battle. Not to mention, Bai Ruokong's disciple is indeed outstanding, ranking among the best with a record of winning all three battles. Duan Lang has never made a move, and if he continues to fight like this, he feels that there is no need to fight again. After all, Duan Lang was already the leader of the six ranks, and there was no need to compete for Emperor Yuning's reward.

The number of challengers gradually decreased, and Ouyang Shi was finally defeated at the hands of a big man in the Western Lidu Mansion. But then, the big man was actually knocked out of the ring by a young man in three moves.

Duan Lang looked at the young man, the other party made a ruthless move, and he was quite skilled. The young man stood in the ring for more than ten breaths and no one challenged him, and the deacon and eunuch shouted and asked, if no one challenged again, this year's leader would come out.

Seeing that no one came to the stage to challenge, the deacon eunuch was just about to make an announcement, when the young man suddenly shouted loudly.

"Wait."

The young man looked at Duan Lang and clasped his hands into fists, "Commander Duan, Chang Lin, the son of Chang Yuguang of Xiaguanglu Temple, has appeared as a hundred households in the forbidden army. I don't know if Commander Duan dares to come up and give advice? ”

Duan Lang was stunned, he didn't know this person, why did he specifically challenge him. Duan Lang clenched his fists, "Chang Baihu, Your Excellency's martial arts are profound, I don't think it's necessary." ”

"Why, don't even have the guts to do that? You must know that among the black guards, there is no such cowardice. ”

The young man's words immediately attracted everyone's attention, and some of them stood up to applaud when they saw the excitement. Guanglu Siqing is the general minister in charge of the forbidden army and the palace guards, and his son Chang Lin's call is obviously aimed at Duan Lang's title of the commander of the black armor guard.

Xiangguo Yu Ban also put down his wine glass, and looked at Chang Yuguang of the Guanglu Temple in surprise. It seems that this Chang Lin is a little worried because he didn't become this commander.

Under the eaves, Emperor Yuning was also a little surprised. He was not opposed to this challenge, and he admired the young blood. But with an official title, it has a bit of a targeted taste.

Emperor Yuning looked at Shangguan Xuanwu and said with a smile, "Shangguan Aiqing, some people are a little dissatisfied with the commander of your Heavenly Master Palace. How about I, do you want me to stop this competition for you? ”

"Your Majesty, do you think that my Heavenly Master Hall will lose?"

"Oh? Then wait and see, I hope that your Heavenly Master Hall can play prestige. Emperor Yuning leaned back, took a sip of his wine glass, and prepared to enjoy the competition.

Zhang Ruming stood up and shouted loudly, "Duan Lang, our Heavenly Master Hall didn't have a cowardice, give me a hard beating of this kid." If you win, I will let you go back in a sedan chair, and this heavenly master will give you a horse to open the way. ”

As soon as Zhang Ruming's voice fell, Emperor Yuning almost choked on a sip of wine. What is this reward? It's just a joke about the dynasty system. Emperor Yuning coughed twice in embarrassment, and said in his heart that this Heavenly Master had not been trained by etiquette, and it seemed that he should really be allowed to go to the Ministry of Rites to study.

Old Hanlin Wang Shidu also snorted angrily, "What kind of system does this become, what kind of system does this become~!" ”

Du Yushi next to him hurriedly persuaded, "Don't worry, old bachelor, this Shangguan should have said this deliberately because he knew that he couldn't win." Even Your Majesty is not angry, why are you so angry. ”

"Since the founding of Great Xia, I have never seen a blessing master who can become a member of the three grades." After Lao Hanlin finished speaking, he simply turned his head and didn't look at the Shangguan Heavenly Master.

Guanglu Temple Qing Chang Yuguang also glared at Shangguan Xuanwu fiercely, it was his son on the stage, which simply didn't take him seriously.

Duan Lang has become the target of everyone, and he can't go up to this point. People fight for a breath of Buddha to receive a stick of incense, no matter who the opponent is, he has to go up to fight this one.

Duan Lang walked under the ring unhurriedly, took out his machete and put it aside. He is now the commander of the Black Armor Guard, belongs to the palace forbidden army, but has the right to bring weapons into the palace.

On the seat of the martial arts hall on the right, the military aircraft Ling Zhanfeng shook his head slightly. He had fought with Duan Lang, don't look at the two of them just fighting each other, but Zhan Feng knew that Duan Lang's speed and calmness were not comparable to Chang Lin.

Zhan Feng looked at Chang Yuguang, although Chang Yuguang was nominally his top boss, Zhan Feng was not under his control. Originally, the position of the commander of the Heavenly Master Hall should have been Chang Yuguang's son Chang Lin, and Zhan Feng went to persecute Duan Lang, which was also pleaded by Chang Yuguang. But afterwards, Zhan Feng had already reminded him that Duan Lang had the ability to be the commander of the Black Armor Guard. Unexpectedly, Chang Lin would still challenge Duan Lang.

Everyone in the audience focused their eyes on Duan Lang and the others, Chang Lin looked at Duan Lang and said with a gloomy face.

"Not everyone can enter the Black Armor Guard, and without this ability, they can only become the laughing stock of their brothers. I hope Commander Duan can show that you have the qualifications to become a member of the Black Armor Guard. ”

Duan Lang said disdainfully, "I don't think that defeating you can become one of the Black Guards, in my eyes, the Black Guards are still too weak, and they still need to be trained well." ”

"Hmph, a milky boy who has not dried up, actually speaks wildly. Well, I'll give you a glimpse of who can enter the Black Guard. However, there are no eyes in the fists and feet, you have to think clearly. After Chang Lin finished speaking, he stepped forward and stood in front of Duan Lang.

Duan Lang is not a wild talker, he is indeed very immature in the eyes of others, but Duan Lang has been 'bullied' by Daxiong every day since he was a child, and in the mountains and forests for more than ten years, in addition to eating and sleeping, he is fighting and fighting. The sinister nature has taught him too much, and with the special training in the past few months, Duan Lang can be said to have a chance to fight for his life against the masters.

Duan Lang stood indiscriminately, his two arms naturally hanging down, and he didn't pose an offensive or defensive move at all. The audience began to boo, Chang Lin had already shown his strength in the battle just now, and almost no one was optimistic about Duan Lang.

"Commander Duan, then let me see your strength."

After Chang Lin finished speaking, he raised his arms and twisted his arms, and two short thorns suddenly appeared at his wrists and fell into his hands.

Zhan Feng's eyes narrowed, and he saw that Chang Lin was not going to compete at all, but to fight to the death. Zhan Feng's heart moved, and he turned to look at Emperor Yuning.

Emperor Yuning's face changed slightly, and he quietly gave a look to the eunuch who was presiding over the ring. Emperor Yuning didn't stop it, he wanted to see if this Duan Lang could take a few moves empty-handed.