The last candidate has never been determined.

In the past ten days, Xue Ju was entrusted by Zhang Zhongjian to send people to Luoyang with ten Bobi horses. The so-called Bobi Tianma is actually a name for the Tuyuhun people. It's not as good as Zheng Yanqing's Jade Hoof, but it's not much different.

As a result, more than 20 good horses were stored in the small bamboo garden stable, which also made Zheng Yanqing's expenses suddenly increase.

Yan Qing asked the scolding person about Xue Rengao, but the answer he could get was not satisfactory.

It turned out that Xue Rengao was ordered to go to the Western Regions with the caravan of Jincheng County at the end of June. He has been away from Jincheng County for a long time, and it is said that he will not be able to return to Jincheng County until after the cold day at the earliest. Begging for the cold to say that it was almost the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month. Even if Xue Rengao was willing, it would be impossible for him to come to Luoyang from Jincheng County in a day or two.

Therefore, Xue Rengao can only give up as a candidate.

The lack of one person did not affect the practice of Zheng Yanqing and others.

After thirty days of solo training, Yanqing officially joined the bow team to familiarize himself with various bow fighting tactics. Overall, the entire tactic was designed by Xue Wanche, Pei Xingyan and Xu Shiji, and perfected by Xue Ju Yao Yi and Shen Guang.

Because of this bow battle, it was an agreement between Zheng Yanqing and Mai Zizhong. Therefore, Xu Shiji believes that Mai Zizhong and others will definitely target Zheng Yanqing. Xu Shiji designed with this line of thought, allowing Yan Qing to attract Mai Zizhong's attention, and then Pei Xingyan and several people cooperated to hit Mu Ju into the opponent's goal.

In order to hide people's eyes, Xu Shiji also suggested that he and Hu Shang play a few games first.

Of course, in private, he first bought Hu Shang and fought a four-person bow battle. Zheng Yanqing was not allowed to participate in the field, while Xu Shiji and others were cooperating with the drill. After a few games, Yanqing scored goals in every game, which caused the entire Ju team to have the illusion that Zheng Yanqing was the main attacker to confuse the ears and eyes sent by Mai Zizhong.

Xu Shiji is worthy of being the military god of the early Tang Dynasty, a small bow battle, but he has begun to emerge.

It's just that the issue of this last candidate can't be resolved as soon as possible, and it will be a big trouble after all...... Yan Qing was not in a hurry on the surface, but in his heart, he had already turned over the river and the sea. Between him and Mai Zizhong, it was just a misunderstanding at first, but with the agreement of Ju Zhan, the addition of Pei Xingyan, Xue Shui and others, this battle of will between children unwittingly sublimated into a contest between the Kwantung clan and the emerging magnates. This is not something Zheng Yanqing wants to see, but he is powerless to solve this problem. Whether it is him or Mai Zizhong, they have become pawns in the game between the old and new forces at this time. Not only the two of them, but also Pei Xingyan and Xue Shu, even more so.

Seeing the appointed time, day by day approaching.

Pei Xingyan simply selected a teenager from the clan and joined the Ju team to make up the number of eight people.

During this period, whether it was Xue Shui or Pei Xingyan, they all got an appointment with the elders and urged them to win.

Even Xue Shixiong, who was far away in Zhangye, sent people over to cheer Xue Wanche on.

Zheng Yanqing clearly felt that Pei Xingyan and the three of them had obviously become a little nervous in the next few days of practice.

Many of the bowing movements were out of shape, and even once, Xue Shui just made a simple sideways stroke, but almost fell off the horse...... This also gave Zheng Yanqing a headache. After all, they are all a bunch of children, and in addition to Shen Guang, the eldest Xue Shui is only fifteen or sixteen years old, and they are overwhelmed by such a huge pressure.

"Young Master Zheng, why don't you stop here today."

Shen Guang urged the horse to come to Zheng Yanqing's side, and said softly: "Several sons seem to be a little tired, if you continue to practice like this, if you don't wait for the bow battle, you will be injured." In my opinion, why don't you let everyone rest for a day? ”

Yan Qing nodded, "It looks like that's the only way!" ”

He urged the horse to rush into the bow field and stopped Xue Wanche and Pei Xingyan and a few others, "A few brothers, let's practice here today."

I have prepared some gadgets in the bamboo garden, let's go back and relax, and then continue to practice tomorrow...... Hehe, one piece and one relaxation is the way of civil and martial arts. The brothers have worked hard enough these days, take a rest, and we'll come back tomorrow. ”

Pei Xingyan turned the cane in his hand, and Le Ma made a slashing motion in the air.

He let out a sigh, "Brother Xian is right, I don't know how to do it today, I always feel awkward all over." ”

"Me too!" Xue Shu had a bitter face, "Ever since my father wrote to me, I feel quite awkward. You say, what does the play of our people have to do with those bosses? It makes me feel very uncomfortable......"

Zheng Yanqing smiled and didn't pick up the conversation.

Who made you born into a family of gatekeepers? At the same time that you get the envy of many ordinary people, you will have to pay a lot more. Therefore, every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, but there are many things that others can't see through!

"Brother Zheng Xian, what are you making up again?"

"Hehe, you will know when you go back."

After Zheng Yanqing finished speaking, he packed his things and prepared to leave.

A teenager suddenly blocked Zheng Yanqing's way. Yan Qing looked at it, but he was an acquaintance...... Dou Xiaowen, a teenager who fought with him in the Dou family's school. However, since Li Ji left, Yan Qing has not been to the school again, so he has not seen Dou Xiaowen. I just heard Dou Fengjie say that after Dou Xiaowen stayed in the school for another year, he entered the General's Hall to do things.

For Dou Xiaowen's family background, being able to enter the General's Hall to do things is also a way to get ahead.

"Old Dou, is there something wrong?"

Zheng Yanqing dismounted and stepped forward affectionately.

Dou Xiaowen looks sturdier than he did at the beginning, seven feet tall, which is not too low among his peers. The key is that he was born very suddenly, with a black face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, he has shown a mature temperament that is different from that year.

Zheng ...... Master, I heard that you need manpower here? ”

"Ah, that's the thing."

Although Pei Xingyan pulled over a person, his strength was not particularly strong. Zheng Yanqing looked at Dou Xiaowen and didn't quite understand what he meant. With Dou Xiaowen's family background, it should be impossible to come into contact with the bow, so why is he asking this?

"I'm willing to help."

Dou Xiaowen scratched his head and said a little crampedly: "I don't know how to bow, but I have been raising horses in the General's Hall for the past few years, and my riding skills are quite passable." And I've seen other people bow too, so I know the way it goes.

If you think I'm okay, count me in, okay? ”

Zheng Yanqing was stunned for a moment, and looked Dou Xiaowen up and down in some surprise, "Old Dou, you have to think clearly, it's very dangerous to bow down...... If you haven't practiced, you'll hurt yourself if you don't get it right. The injury is light, and you may lose your surname. ”

Yanqing is not an excuse, he is telling the truth.

After a few bow battles, he understood the danger of this bow. In the absence of any protective equipment, it is basically imitating horse fighting, and there are no rules to speak of. While fighting, you have to control the wooden bow and send it to the opponent's goal. On the bow field, there was no mercy at all, he was beaten, and he also beat others with a bow stick.

Although it is not a real knife or a real gun, the cane is all made of hardwood, and if it is solid, it can also kill people.

Zheng Yanqing saw with his own eyes that Pei Xingyan had smashed a horse's head with a bowing stick.

The horseman Hu Shang fell to the ground, and was immediately trampled by the galloping war horse and broke his leg, rolling and wailing in the bowing field.

No one will take pity on him, carry him out, and continue to fight.

A famous saying came to Yan Qing's mind at that time: Football has nothing to do with life and death, but it is higher than life and death. Used in bow battles, it can be changed to: Bow is related to life and death, higher than life and death. On the field, a few people, or even dozens of people, galloped on horseback, fighting hard, just like on the field, and the slightest negligence would lose their lives.

Dou Xiaowen said: "I know, but I want to try my luck." ”

Zheng Yanqing seems to understand something!

Although Dou Xiaowen is a member of the Dou family, it is not easy to get ahead. He is just one of the thousands of members of the Dou family, or even nearly 10,000 clansmen, although his surname is Dou, he may not be related to the Dou family.

How similar is his situation to that of Zheng Yanqing four years ago?

Dou Xiaowen needs the attention of the family, the support of the family, and the need to get ahead...... If he can join the Ju team, it will undoubtedly be a huge opportunity for him. Zheng Yanqing can easily borrow the Dou family's bow field and use the horses of the General's Hall, which is enough to show that Zheng Yanqing and the Dou family have a close relationship. Moreover, the members of this bow team, except for the person who was temporarily pulled over to make up the numbers, are either rich or expensive, which has a huge attraction to Dou Xiaowen.

Pei Xingyan stepped forward and said, "You can't bow, what's the use of joining in?" ”

"Young Master Pei, it's enough for you to bow down, although I won't bow down, but I can protect you from interference."

Dou Xiaowen's eyes widened, with a look of anticipation.

He knew that this was an opportunity for him, a great opportunity to be able to enter these powerful children...... "Dou Xiaowen, what are you doing standing there?" Hurry up and clean up the bowfield. ”

The housekeeper of the Dou family, who was in charge of taking care of the bowing field, shouted loudly in the distance, and Dou Xiaowen's body trembled and lowered his head gloomily.

How similar is this guy to his original self?

If Zheng Yanqing hadn't come through time, if he hadn't been in a hurry for a few poems and articles, I'm afraid he would be doing some miscellaneous work like him now.

Zheng Yanqing turned over and said to Dou Xiaowen's back: "Old Dou, aren't you going to join us?" ”

Dou Xiaowen stopped abruptly and turned his head to look at Zheng Yanqing.

The house servants who were cleaning up the site were also looking at Dou Xiaowen with surprised eyes.

Zheng Yanqing smiled: "What, are you afraid?" ”

"I don't have ......"

"Since you are not afraid, then get on the horse and follow us!" Yan Qing said loudly: "But I have to make it clear to you, if you join in, it will be difficult to quit." Remember to talk to your parents and go to the bamboo garden to find us. ”

"Thank you, Young Master Zheng!"

Dou Xiaowen's eyes suddenly moistened.

Zheng Yanqing whipped his horse and whipped away, Pei Xingyan and Xue Wanche looked Dou Xiaowen up and down, and then said with a smile: "Boy, you have courage!" ”

Shen Guang walked at the rear, and when he passed in front of Dou Xiaowen, he threw down twenty copper coins.

"Boy, think clearly, this money may be your life money...... If you figure it out, let's come to Bamboo Garden; If you can't figure it out...... Hehe, you're doing it yourself. ”

Bowing is risky, so be cautious when joining!

Maybe you will die on the bow field, and the money will be taken back to settle down; If you're scared, don't even think about joining.

"Arwen, are you really going to bow down?"

A group of servants rushed up and asked.

"Yes, I've heard people say that it's dangerous to take a bow. Two days ago, they fought with Hu Shangju, killed two horses, and one Hu Shang was beaten to the bone and tendons, and it is said that he will not be better in this life. It is said that they are going to compete with a group of people in Chang'an, and those people are even more ruthless. Ten days ago, there was a person who died in Nanyuan. ”

Dou Xiaowen took a deep breath, suddenly bent over, and grabbed the copper coin.

Wealth and danger are sought!

Do you want me to be like you guys and clean the bow field for the rest of my life? No, I'm going to get ahead, this is my best chance.

Dou Xiaowen knows very well that he has no literary talent, and his skills are not clever.

What he has is his life...... Today, he wants to use this life to fight for a great future.

—————————————————————— depths of the bamboo garden, at the foot of Longmen Mountain, there is a small hill.

There is a small wooden house in the mountain valley, and there is a hot spring in front of the wooden house...... Around the hot springs, more than a dozen ancient pines stand tall.

The mist of water evaporates, diffusing in the air.

Zheng Yanqing and others soaked in this hot spring, enjoying the indescribable ease of this moment.

Hot springs are not uncommon in these years, but most of them are controlled by high-ranking lords and powerful families. Ordinary people can't enjoy pastime, and even those who are high-ranking may not be able to find a suitable hot spring. The hot spring of Zhuyuan was discovered by chance when Du Ruhui and Zheng Yanqing visited Longmen Mountain in the early years. It is sheltered by a bamboo garden, and the entrance to the valley is not large. In addition, the mountain valley is located in the remote part of Longmen Mountain, so no one notices it.

Zheng Yanqing had a wooden house built here, and the area around the hot spring was repaired and paved with cobblestones.

It's also a way to relax.

Several old men soaked in the hot springs and enjoyed the wonderful feeling of the spring water soaking their bodies. There is a way to be honest with each other, but at this moment, these people are naked, isn't it frank...... Pei Xingyan was soaking in the water, and couldn't help but let out a moan in comfort.

"Brother, your method is really good, soak for a while, and feel comfortable all over."

Xue Wanche also said: "If there is a glass of wine, the gods will not change it." ”

Zheng Yanqing couldn't help laughing when he heard it.

He got up from the water and landed on the shore. After four years of studying the health guide, his body has matured much more than that of his peers. is almost the same size as Xu Shiji, and there is no fat on his body.

He's not very athletic, though.

At least compared to a muscular man like Xue Wanche, Zheng Yanqing's body is slightly thinner. But in the thinness, there is a faint sense of wild explosiveness. In Xue Wanche's words, compared to strength, Zheng Yanqing can't. But when it comes to fighting, he may not be able to withstand the power of Zheng Yanqing's punch.

Especially after Zheng Yanqing comprehended the change in strength, his explosiveness became stronger and more violent.

I saw him walk to the mouth of the mountain valley, pull out a black jar from a pile of snow, and walk over slowly.

"The top-grade Sanle pulp, some time ago, Zhang Sange sent someone to send it over.

Isn't it nice to be frozen in the snow for almost a noon, soaking in the hot springs, drinking Sanle pulp, ice and fire? ”

Sanle pulp is a kind of sweet wine popular in the Sui and Tang dynasties.

Many people in later generations said that Sanle pulp was a special liquor for the Hu people, but it was not. In this era, the sand pulp is more similar to the champagne of later generations. Brewed with a special recipe, it is slightly sweet in the mouth, but it has a lingering stamina and is easy to get drunk.

After being frozen in the snow for a long time, the water temperature of the hot spring was steamed, and the wine jar suddenly appeared with crystal droplets.

Shen Guang took out a stack of pottery bowls from the wooden house and poured the reddish wine into it.

Xue Wanche took it and drank it all, then couldn't help but scream happily, and was busy adding another bowl to himself.

Xue Shu smiled and said, "Yanqing really has elegant bones...... Fangjin Longmen water, there is a drink of Sanle pulp, hehe, it's really happy. Not to mention, soak like this and drink a bowl of Sanle pulp, my heart is much more relaxed. We feel awkward, but we are afraid that the wheat fertilizer will be even more awkward. ”

That's right, Pei Xingyan and the others felt the inexplicable pressure, and Mai Zizhong was probably not much better.

At this moment, Dang Shijie took Dou Xiaowen into the mountain.

"Old Dou, have you thought about it?"

"Ladies and gentlemen, Xiaowen has thought about it!"

"Now that you've decided, let's come down......"

Fortunately, Pei Xingyan and Xue Wanche are all bold people, and Xue Shui Yao Yi is also quite maverick. Otherwise, don't talk about Dou Xiaowen, even if it is Xu Shiji and Shen Guang, they are not qualified to soak in this hot spring.

Dou Xiaowen hesitated, gritted his teeth, took off his clothes, and jumped into the hot spring.

After the spring water was hot, he couldn't help but bared his teeth after entering the water, and Shen Guang had already carried a bowl of Sanle pulp to Dou Xiaowen here.

"It's so happy today, such a scenery, why don't you write a poem about Yanqing?"

Zheng Yanqing had already drunk three bowls of Sanle pulp at this time, and the strength of the wine surged, which made him feel excited.

He has forgotten what he is doing and discrediting his name.

Drunk and hazy, looking at several other people, Zheng Yanqing picked up a wooden stick from the shore and gently tapped the pottery bowl in his hand.

Yao Yi rode a horse like a boat, and fell asleep at the bottom of the well.

Shen Guang Sandou began to face the sky, and the road was salivating at the mouth of the koji car.

It is very unmoved to Jiuquan, and the world performance is said to cost thousands of dollars.

Drink like a long whale sucking a hundred rivers, and the cup of music is called avoiding the virtuous.

Yuanqing is a chic and beautiful young man, looking at the blue sky with white eyes, like a jade tree in front of the wind......"

Xue Shui was just on a whim, but he didn't expect that Zheng Yanqing would actually use these people in front of him to write poems in response to the situation. First Dou Xiaowen, then Shen Guang, and then Xu Shiji, when Pei Xingyan arrived, he saw Pei Xingyan grinning happily.

"It's my turn, it's my turn!"

Xue Wanche pointed to his nose and shouted in a hurry.

After Zheng Yanqing filled a bowl of Sanle pulp, he drank it all and stared at Xue Wanche for a long time, only to make Xue Wanche's heart and liver flutter. Just when he thought that Yanqing was going to use him as a poem, Zheng Yanqing turned his eyes and fell on Yao Yi.

"Before Yao Yi embroidered Buddha in Changzhai, he often loved to escape Zen when he was drunk."

Yao Yi believes in Buddhism, but he doesn't care about meat. At this time, he was lying on the shore, drunk and sound, as if he had fallen asleep.

"What about me, what about me?" Xue Wanche shouted.

Zheng Yanqing was a little sober at this time, and he found that he was facing a big problem.

Next, Li Bai has a hundred poems, how to do it? Xue Wanche was in a hurry, he gritted his teeth and skipped this paragraph, and sang: "Bo Bao three cups of the holy biography, take off his hat and show his father and brother, waving the paper like a cloud of smoke." ”

Bo Bao is Xue Shu's table word.

Xue Shui couldn't help but smile and nodded slightly.

But this Li Bai ...... Yan Qingxin said: Anyway, it's shameless to this point, so let's be more shameless with the surname Suo.

"Yan Qing is a hundred poems, and he sleeps in the valley outside Luoyang City. If the Son of Heaven does not call the court, he claims to be a fairy in wine. ”

Xue Shui and the others stroked their palms at the same time.

Yan Qing's words seem to be in line with his early years of 'Shigan burned to death the unjust marquis', ignoring fame.

Xue Wanche is really anxious!

Wow Ya Ya yelled angrily, "Yanqing, what about me, and what about me? ”

It is estimated that the amusement is almost the same, Zheng Yanqing then sang: "Xue Sanwu Dou Fang Zhuoran, who dares to speak if you are dumbfounded?" ”

"Oh......"

Xue Wanche's mouth opened wide.

This guy drank too much and seemed to be going crazy. injured Yuwen Chengji in Chang'an before, because he had a drunken seizure. This gentleman was drunk after drinking five buckets, but this wine became stronger, his eyes widened, the corners of his eyes seemed to be cracked, and the four were silent.

Xue Shui and the others were stunned at first, and suddenly laughed in unison.

A song of eight immortals makes everyone's hearts no longer feel heavy. Xue Wanche sat down with a smile, and after a while, he suddenly asked, "After I drank, is this really the case?" ”

As soon as this remark came out, it caused a burst of laughter.

Zheng Yanqing immersed himself in the water, suddenly got out, shook off his wet hair, and splashed water droplets......

(To be continued)