Life in the suburbs of Beijing is colorful, leisurely and free. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoThe peddlers and pawns from Tongzhou rushed to the capital in an endless stream, and there were many dignitaries and dignitaries who came and went from the south to the north. The dense and frequent flow of people also makes Shen Jia's town full of vitality. To borrow a modern jargon, this unknown town is an unusually prosperous service industry. For example, teahouses, fast food businesses, carriage and horse markets, sedan chair men and other business places, before dawn, are full of people, making it difficult for people to sleep.

Starting from Tongzhou in the early morning, he arrived in the town at about eight or nine o'clock for breakfast, and the peddlers and pawns were used to it, but Shen Jia was overwhelmed. For two consecutive mornings, Shen Jia was woken up by the noisy crowd. Wen Qing complained that the service level of the inn was too poor, not to mention the quality of the food, and there was not even a small house.

Shen Jiaxin said that this is a publicly-funded post house, and all officials have traveled in the past, so it should be so. Besides, he was just a garrison, and in the capital where throwing a brick could kill several officials, Shen Jia thought that he could sleep comfortably, thanks to the face of Deputy General You Shigong.

Don't think about eating in the inn, there are many restaurants on the street outside. The large consumer demand in the capital has driven the concentration of people and materials, and daily activities, such as food and drink, are cheaper than those in Liaodong, even if they eat outside every day, it is not a big deal.

Wu Shihan came to the capital with her father once when she was a child, although she was not impressed, but she did not have much feeling about the prosperity of the suburbs of Beijing. Qu Xiaoyi is full of curiosity about all this because of his childhood experience. She tirelessly wandered around the downtown every day, and Shen Jia had to accompany her, for fear that her beautiful wife-to-be would be abducted.

On the third day, Yang Lian and a eunuch came to announce the decree, asking You Shigong and Shen Jia to prepare for the inspection, and the day after tomorrow they were inspected in the school field outside Xuanwu Gate. You Shigong and Shen Jia knelt down to welcome the decree, and at the same time stuffed a silver ticket to the eunuch. The little eunuch smiled and smiled, and at the same time told Shen Jia and You Shigong some precautions.

During the whole process, Yang Lian wanted to speak many times and stopped, but Shen Jia pretended not to understand and turned a blind eye. Yang Lian is upright and upright, and has the feelings of Confucianism and helping the world. He is the person in the Donglin Party who really insists on letting go of words and refreshing the rule of officials. Judging from Fushun's contacts, Yang Lian is not opposed to the imposition of a mining tax, but he demands that the process be more transparent and fair. In feudal society, this is almost wishful thinking. From the perspective of modern people, Yang Lian insists on the social norms that most people shout and secretly give up. This kind of social norm is almost against the current trend in the current era.

After Wei Zhongxian came to power, the bigwigs with heads and faces in Donglin either resigned or pretended to be crazy and stupid. In the end, it was only the middle-level idealists in Donglin who died. Of course, there is Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou and others who have an unforgettable hatred for eunuchs, but it also has a lot to do with their overly idealistic pursuit. Most of these Donglin idealists were honest and upright, and became the real martyrs of the Donglin Party. It's just that what they got in exchange for martyrdom was the official position and wealth of those shameless literati, which had nothing to do with the ideals upheld by Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou and others.

Ye Xianggao, the first assistant who is about to take office in the second half of the year, Liu Yixi, the current first assistant, Han Yi, the second assistant, Zhou Jiamo, Li Ruhua, Sun Ruyou, these big guys in the middle of the court, who are full of money, have been protecting themselves in the fourth year of the Apocalypse, sitting and watching Yang Lian, and Zuo Guangdou disappearing. When Chongzhen came to power, the small faction of the Donglin Party took advantage of the political legacy forged by Yang Zuo and his life to try to exchange the blood and tears of the idealists for their own prosperity.

Shen Jia sighed, he didn't pay attention to Yang Lian, and he didn't want to ask. Like Yang Lian, the incarnation of a hero, once he is in the middle of things, he is likely to make himself who understands the direction of history move into a mess, and when the time comes, subjective assumptions replace objective judgments, and Shen Jia does not dare to guarantee whether he can survive the four years of the Apocalypse.

Yang Lian left, with disappointment and helplessness, and left alone in the car like Xiong Tingbi. Yang Lian's departure made Shen Jia blame himself for a while, and he even began to doubt his original intentions, humanity and morality. Shen Jia was entangled in this, and in the end, Shen Jia thought that he was moved by Yang Lian in history. After figuring out everything, Shen Jia was relieved.

In the afternoon, the Ministry of Rites sent an official to teach Shen Jia and You Shigong etiquette. The boring tirade of the officials of the Ministry of Rites made Shen Jia drowsy. The official in charge of teaching next to him was meticulous, and he had to let Shen Jia do all the etiquette in place. This is bitter for Shen Jia, who has been indulged for a long time.

"Uncle You, what do we need to prepare for this parade of troops?"

You Shigong said: "It's nothing, it's just riding a horse for a walk, the emperor, the dignitaries are happy, reward some silver, if you are not happy, send it back to Fushun directly." ”

Shen Jia was a little disappointed, being watched by a monkey show, no one would be comfortable.

Zeng Shi couldn't sit still, the officials of the Ministry of Rites left with their front feet, and Zeng Shi ran with his back feet and asked, "Instructor Shen, what do we have to prepare for the review the day after tomorrow?" Everyone is excited now, you tell everyone. ”

Shen Jia smiled bitterly: "What are you prepared for, how we train on weekdays, how to perform in three days, the key is to show that spirit." You go back and tell everyone that you are an elite army, and whoever wants to disgrace me in three days will make them uncomfortable for the rest of their lives. ”

Zeng Shi didn't say a word, turned around and ran out of the post house to the temporary camp. Soon, all the soldiers of the four companies in the camp were mobilized, and they carried out queue walking, running, and forward walking training according to the previous regulations. Unlike before, this time the soldiers of the fourth company heard that the emperor was going to review, and they were full of energy. Zeng Shi took the opportunity to double the amount of training, and no one complained to his face.

In the evening, the four companies were in full swing training, attracting the peddlers' pawns to stop and watch. This temporary camp has a one-meter-high wooden wall, and the Ming army does not prohibit ordinary people from approaching. Some of the small traders even started a business. The fiery atmosphere of the Fourth Company drove You Shigong's personal soldiers, and soon Liu Lu came over to discuss with You Shigong.

"You Shuai, his mother's recruits are all in full swing, should we also let the brothers move?"

You Shigong was holding a radish and gnawing on Huan. The winter outside the customs is too difficult, there is nothing to do with fruits and vegetables, but fortunately, there is no shortage in the suburbs of Beijing, and You Shigong can finally enjoy the blessings.

"What? Why did you do it? ”

"Isn't it, those bunnies are practicing hotly, and the brothers are also a little itchy. Everyone is rumored that the emperor is going to review us, is it true or not? Why don't I let my brothers move too? ”

"Liu Lu of the dog day, you can't make it clear, it makes Lao Tzu think that there is a fight. Since you want to move, okay, let the brothers get on the horses, and everyone will line up and practice, as long as they are neat. ”

"Okay, You Shuai, I'll arrange it!"

The next day, the makeshift camp was completely lively. The fourth company commander Zeng Shi went crazy, he felt that the kick was very imposing, so he kept training all morning. At noon, the logistics reported that more than a dozen soldiers had broken shoe uppers and asked to go to town to buy some new shoes.

Shen Jia was smoked by the seven orifices of Zeng Shiqi, and he hurried to the barracks. After checking around, most of the people were full of spirits, except for a few soldiers with legs that were numb in their legs.

"Zeng Shi, it's not like you to kick the right step, you have to rest properly, combine work and rest, if you tire the soldiers, it's not worth it."

Zeng Shi scratched his head and said: "Instructor, don't worry, I know it in my heart, leave these to me, you can help everyone think of a way to deal with the shoes." ”

"I'll bring more than 20 pairs of shoes, everyone try the size first, and if it's not suitable, let the quartermaster return it. The owner of the shoe store has already gone to stock up and deliver them all early tomorrow morning, so take advantage of this opportunity to change the shoes first. ”

Shen Jia spoke a little loudly, and was heard by a few soldiers next to him, and soon spread the word to ten, hundred, and everyone in the fourth company knew about it. With smiles on their faces, the soldiers rested for a while, and then they returned to intense training.

The prosperity of the suburbs of Beijing is really not comparable to Fushun. The amount of training has increased, and the nutrition has to keep up. Shen Jia asked the quartermaster to buy ten pigs, half of which were given to Uncle You's personal soldiers, and the rest were hired to make broth for the soldiers of the fourth company to replenish their nutrition. The pork and radish soup excited the soldiers of the fourth company, and the fatigue of training was also left behind by the soldiers.

In the evening, Shen Jia was patrolling the camp when he overheard a noise near the camp gate, and followed the sound, but saw a young man with a food box in his hand and an arrogant attitude, intending to break into the camp. Idle, Shen Jia took advantage of the four or five people in front of him to cover up, hid in the dark and hid his identity, while observing the reactions of the soldiers on duty, while quietly looking at the young man at the door.

The young man wore a scarf on his head, a blue collared shirt, and a pair of boots. Getting closer, Shen Jia found that this old man had clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and he was actually a talent. Shen Jia was about to say hello, but he saw that the young man had a cheap mouth, and kept greeting the eight generations of the ancestors of the soldiers on duty with his genitals.

On duty was Wang Tie, a soldier from the second platoon of the fourth company. Wang Tie is one of the few remaining soldiers who participated in the bloody battle of the East Gate, he is an upright person, he can't rub sand in his eyes, but his temper is also fiery. When the soldiers of the Fourth Company met on weekdays, they did not call Wang Tie by his real name, but called him "Wang Tie Donkey".

The young man was arrogant, and Shen Jia pinched a sweat for him.

"You ruffian, uncle, the woman I play with, there are more people you kill than you, don't pretend to be garlic with me here, get out of the way, I want to go in!"

After that, this young man wanted to push Wang Tie away. Wang Tie had already endured it for a long time, but there were regulations in the camp and he didn't fight back. I was a sentry on duty, and I couldn't scold the other party, so I had no choice but to endure it. Now that the young man is doing it, Wang Tie took the opportunity to smash the young man's stomach with a fierce punch.

Shen Jia closed his eyes, he couldn't bear to see this young man embarrassed, but he didn't want Wang Tie to shout: "Good boy, he turned out to be a practitioner." ”

Shen Jia hurriedly opened his eyes, but saw that the young man smashed his fist into Wang Tie's arm, and Wang Tie was also tough, and he didn't retreat at all. So the two of them snorted at the same time, and the young man was hit in the chest by Wang Tie's left fist, and Wang Tie was punched in the arm.

"Hey, you ruffian, I'm not done with you, uncle, let's see the move."

With that, the young man attacked again. Another soldier at the door saw that the situation was not good, and was about to join the battle group, but was blocked in the middle by four domestic servants behind the young man.

The night had already fallen, and by the dim light of the fire, Wang Tie had fought with this young man for a round, but he had already received several kicks on his body. The young man moved and shifted, his body shape changed constantly, and Wang Tie stood in the field and struggled to support it. Wang Tie's skill level is limited, and he just fights for his life with thick skin and rough flesh and brute force. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Wang Tie is about to lose.

Wang Tie came with a fist, and the young man jumped backwards, leaning his back against the camp gate, and landed right in front of Shen Jia. Shen Jia smiled dumbly, raised his leg and kicked sharply, hitting the crotch of the young man's pants. This young man was engrossed, and his attention was all focused on Wang Tie in front, who knew that in the crowd watching the excitement behind, someone would sneak attack.

In an instant, a sharp pain made the young man unable to speak. The young man covered his crotch, bouncing and jumping, his face flushed.

"The thief is so daring, he actually attacked my son-in-law, shameless!" Several of the young man's servants were furious and shouted angrily.

Shen Jia gave Wang Tie a look, and Wang Tie quickly blocked in front of several domestic servants, separating them from his son. Shen Jia stepped forward quickly and kicked on the young man's buttocks, the young man covered his crotch, his center of gravity was unstable, and his face landed on the ground, a standard dog eating shit.

"Damn Wang Tie, after beating the old man for a long time, you can't let people down, the meat is let you eat for nothing, you have to practice more after you go back, don't embarrass Lao Tzu!"

Wang Tiemei smiled and said: "Yes, it is Instructor Shen, I must train seriously, what should this kid on the ground do?" ”

"What to do? Chilled salad! Throw him away, don't bother us, the next time you meet this kind of person, call the brothers to go together, remember, the rule of our group of heads-up is that a group of people pick him alone, and the group beats us up, I think this is too embarrassing. ”

"Okay, Instructor Shen, I'll do it. Erdan, come over and take this kid away. ”

"Stop! Stop me, you're so shameless, I've never seen you like this. ”

Shen Jia turned around, but saw You Shigong coming over from the crowd at some point. You Shigong scolded and scolded, and when he saw the young man on the ground, he was slightly stunned, and his face turned red.

"Daddy!"

Hearing someone shouting Dad, Shen Jia turned his head and hurriedly responded: "Good boy, Dad's eyes were dizzy just now, and he didn't see it clearly, so he missed it, forgive me." ”

The crowd burst into laughter, and Shen Jia patted the dust on his body, looking clever and about to find a chance to leave, but unexpectedly he was slapped heavily by You Shigong in the back of the head. Shen Jia was caught off guard, and almost fell.