To what extent...... Facing Xu Xun's tone of voice that seemed to be asking about the progress of men and women, Wang Shikun snorted angrily, and then snorted lightly: "Hmph, I, Wang Shikun, have read books seriously back then, and my foundation is good. What's so strange about people borrowing me a few books? ”

"Oh, it's not strange." Xu Xun originally asked Wang Shikun to deliver the letter, just to let him go to the relationship, but he didn't expect that the first young man in Jinling back then could really do this step, so he was naturally only happy, but at this time, he couldn't help but joke, "Then what are you going to do after you borrow the book, do you want to go to the country to study hard, or do you plan to worship Xie Dasi to become a teacher and go to the imperial examination to show his strength?" ”

"Phew, how old am I, at this time, go pick up the eight strands of that stepping stone, am I not crazy? Hmph, I said to Xie Dasicheng in a dignified manner, as long as I really learn some academic principles, I don't go to study Bagu, that old gentleman praised me for not having a utilitarian heart, but also pointed out which books I should read. As for Guozijian, I am not like Xu Xu who only wants a future, I study hard and strive for the upper reaches in it, the master is used to it, and I don't want to suffer that living crime. It's only now that the relationship is better, I have a son, how can I worship a great Confucian as a famous teacher, and the champion will come back to glorify the ancestors, isn't it? ”

Poof-Xu Xun was listening to it and drinking tea slowly, but when he heard the last sentence, he finally couldn't help it, and he sprayed a mouthful of tea far away, and then choked and coughed repeatedly. It was easy to stop coughing, he put down the teacup and pointed at Wang Shikun and said, "You, you, you...... If you let Xie Dasicheng hear your words, you won't be so angry that you blow your beard and stare at you? ”

"You think I'm stupid, master, how can I be tactful. Master, I sincerely said to Xie Dasicheng, I only hate that I never met a famous teacher when I was young, and only met some evil friends, and I hope that when I have children under my knees in the future, I can have a Confucian teaching like Xie Dasicheng. Although the old gentleman didn't say yes or no, he has already written to the priest once or twice, and it will be a big deal for him to return to his hometown in the future, so I will take my son to his hometown to worship Mr. ”

"My eldest prince, I really obey you!"

Facing the justified Wang Shikun, the angry and funny Xu Xun said that he was willing to bow down, but he knew in his heart that if Wang Shikun didn't have two real brushes, he would definitely not be able to impress the northern supervisor sacrificial wine. It's just Wang Shikun's own business, and he doesn't need to get to the bottom of it, as soon as the gossip passes, he will turn to the point.

"I'm here today to ask Brother Wang about something. I think you have heard of the big parade in the school field in Xiyuan today, although I was also a commander before, but now I have added a palm print to the name, which is much more justifiable than before. Besides, with the foundation of those 500 people in front, it is easier to get things done. What I want to ask you is, I remember that you have the title of a hundred households, are you willing to be transferred to the vanguard of the government army? ”

Wang Shikun was stunned when he heard this. With the title of the first young man in Jinling, he can certainly run rampant in Nanjing, but who can afford him as a real upper-class person? For the sake of a completely irrelevant Dingguo Gong, he followed Xu Xun all the way to Yanjing, naturally just to gamble on his luck. Now it seems that his luck is very good, even the crown prince has seen it, not to mention that he used a few articles he made when he was young and his sincerity to impress Xie Duo. However, he knew very well that he could not have the determination to survive for more than ten years to start the imperial examination from scratch, so he joked about his son who didn't even have a word at all.

Therefore, Xu Xun's proposal to transfer to the avant-garde of the government army is actually a shortcut in front of him! It's easy to board Xu Xun's boat, but his three-legged cat-like ability, don't sink other people's boats!

After thinking about it, he spread his hands and said: "Brother Xu, I won't hide it from you, I want to agree to your suggestion of a thousand and ten thousand, but I have to tell you that I learned the trick of fooling people with two hands from the nurse in the home when I was a child, and if I really want to fight, I will be cold." It's okay to ride a horse, and you can pull a bow, but the head is not very good. I won't be able to get out of the imperial examination for ten years or eight years, but if I practice martial arts, I won't be able to practice for ten or eight years! If I drag you back when the time comes, then I'll be dead! ”

If Wang Shikun agreed directly without saying a word, Xu Xun would have to weigh it, but when Wang Shikun said such a thing at this time, he couldn't help but feel that this friend was not wrong, and immediately smiled: "Since you said this, it is obvious that you treat me as a friend!" I'm not afraid to tell you that I'm not good at martial arts, but training is different from martial arts, and in three or two years, I still have the confidence to be able to practice two brushes. Let me tell you this, as soon as the avant-garde of the government army now comes out of the name of the prince, many nobles are tempted. But I can't let them stuff people at the moment, so I have to build some momentum. You, the brother-in-law of Wei Guogong, don't come to suffer a little and let others know the difficulties and retreat, where can I stand up? ”

"Ah, dare you still plan to pull up the tiger skin to make a big banner!" Wang Shikun patted his head suddenly, and then he understood, and after thinking about it carefully, he nodded briskly, "Well, since you say so, I'll listen to you." Who wants your head to be good all the time, and when did you get no benefit from following you? But if you want to stand up, you won't be the only one who will rush at me, right? ”

"Of course! I can't help but pull in anyone else. So, in the afternoon, you will come to my house! ”

After making an appointment with Wang Shikun, Xu Xun sat for a while, then left Fangyuan, the Mansion of the Duke of Wei, and immediately went straight to the Mansion of the Duke of Dingguo on Dingfu Street. Xu Guangzuo is the grandson of the eldest son of the long house, and inherited the title of Duke of Dingguo three months after the death of the former Duke of Dingguo, Xu Yongning, and is now keeping filial piety at home. But as soon as July and July passes, these rules such as not seeing outsiders will naturally be left behind. At this time, Xu Xun came to see him at night, and as soon as he reported it outside, Xu Guangzuo immediately ordered someone to be invited to the study. When the two sides met, Xu Guangzuo inevitably praised Xu Xun's brilliance during the Xiyuan school parade.

Xu Xun's first five hundred households, three of which were recommended by Xu Guangzuo, so he didn't plan to be humble in front of him, and said straight to the point what he meant this time: "Dingguo Gong, now that I have received the palm print of the avant-garde of the government army, the remaining soldiers will gradually be organized and trained, and these teams are not enough before, and the military rank is too low." Now presumably, no one will question the name of the avant-garde Donggong Hu of the government army, so in the past few days, I think many nobles will be moved. ”

"What do you mean, let me Dingguo Gong Xu Jia......" Xu Guangzuo said tentatively, seeing Xu Xun smile and not answer, his heart was as bright as a mirror, and he immediately patted his thigh without saying a word and said, "I Dingguo Mansion must not let people be left behind in this matter." In this way, my eldest son is too big, and he is also eye-catching, my second son is exactly sixteen years old, and it is just right to temper and temper in the army, and Brother Xu's military management methods are just right to train me well. ”

Speaking of which, he didn't care that Xu Xun hadn't said yes yet, he walked quickly to the door and shouted, "Come on, hurry up and call the second young master for me!" ”

It didn't take long for a respectful voice to come from outside: "Master, you called your son?" ”

Xu Guangzuo glanced at Xu Xun, and was very satisfied with the well-behaved son outside, so he immediately called someone in. Xu Xun on the seat saw a young man of the same age as himself, probably because of the visitor, wearing a plain satin jacket, a silver crown and tied hair, and a pair of deerskin boots under his head, looking quite heroic. After the young man saluted Xu Guangzuo, Xu Guangzuo pointed at Xu Xun with a smile and said, "This is the son of Xing'an, the palm print of the avant-garde of the leading army...... Hmm, just call Uncle Xu...... Brother Xu, this is my second son Xu Yanche. ”

Uncle Xu!

At this moment, not to mention that Xu Xun was taken aback, even Xu Yanche was dumbfounded. But after the latter stole a glance at his father, he honestly bowed to the ground. However, before his uncle could leave, he was helped up by Xu Xun.

"Don't listen to your father, if you really call out your uncle, I won't be able to sit still." Xu Xunfu turned around and sat down again, then looked at Xu Guangzuo and said, "It's okay, then you will invite the second son to come to my house, and there are some things I have to tell first." After all, this matter has to pass the military department first. ”

"Okay."

Xu Yanche didn't know which one his father was playing when he called himself out to see the guests, and seeing that his father didn't let him go, he asked for his surname to stand next to him, his eyes looked at his father and then at Xu Xun, and his ears were pricked up to listen to the conversation between the two, and when he finally understood the meaning, he couldn't help but be even more surprised. It wasn't until he saw Xu Xun go out and saw that people got on the horse and left, that he hurried to Xu Guangzuo's side and asked, "Master, do you want to send me to the vanguard of the government army?" ”

"What, not happy?" Xu Guangzuo glanced at his son and said solemnly, "I know what your mother means, she wants to be the same as your uncle." You have already hung up the title of a guard, and it is easy to make up for a hundred households in two days, but where can these idle positions compare to the avant-garde of the government army! Now the avant-garde of the government army is the servant of the East Palace, and there is a great opportunity to show his face in front of His Royal Highness the Prince, and if you miss this village, there will be no store! If it weren't for the good relationship between Xu Xun and me, this good thing would be our turn first? ”

Of course, Xu Guangzuo wouldn't know that it was not his turn to be the first to do this good thing, and at this time, Xu Xun left Dingfu Street, and still did not return home, but rode straight forward. Even if there are people from the Soldiers and Horses Division patrolling the capital at night, it is not very peaceful, but Xu Xun travels to and from these places where the powerful live, and naturally he only encounters soldiers and no thieves. Then he stopped at the door of a large mansion, knocked at the door of the west corner, and gave his name, and in a few moments the closed door was opened. In addition to the two porters carrying lanterns, there was also a man who looked like a steward.

"I don't know if it's the son of the world coming, it's really a slack."

(To be continued)