Xiao Yao also felt fair, and arched his hand: "This is very good, then the junior will let people prepare the starting point red rope and target." ”

Ten arrow targets were scattered around them, and Xiao Yao and Gu Dian rode horses and waited side by side at the starting point. Lu Fei gave an order, the red rope slipped to one side, and the two horses broke off the reins like wild horses, spread their hooves and rushed out.

As we all know, it is not easy to hit the bull's-eye of an arrow target on the back of a fast-running horse.

However, Gu Dian and Xiao Yao are both among the best, not only can they only see the afterimage, but as long as the bow sounds, there is an arrow stuck in the arrow target.

The men at the border are all heroes. The onlookers saw Gu Dian and Xiao Yao, flying like lightning like this, and they also had amazing archery skills.

Everyone screamed hoarsely, and their eyes were full of adoration.

In the end, ten laps were completed, and Xiao Yao led by a distance of a horse's body. And the fifty arrows of the two have been shot, and there are special soldiers who have moved the arrow target to count.

The tail of the arrow is a red feather arrow, which was shot by Gu Dian, and the fifty arrows are all hitting the target, and forty-five of them are hitting the bull's eye.

And the tail of the arrow is Bai Yu's arrow, which is used by Xiao Yao, and the fifty arrows not only hit the target, but all of them hit the bull's-eye.

The arrows are neatly distributed on ten targets, each with five arrows, and they are also lined up in a line.

The smile on Gu Dian's face was undisguised, and he praised: "Sure enough, you are a hero out of a young man, Xiao Yao, your riding and archery skills are simply useless." ”

"Gu Shibo, don't praise me like this, my riding shooting two years ago is still a big step behind now. It has been honed every day in Yumen Pass for the past two years, so practice makes perfect. Gu Shibo has not touched the riding and shooting for a long time, and he can still have such a level, which is what makes the younger generations admire it in every way. ”

Xiao Yao is not only a sycophant to Gu Dian, but also a person who really thinks that Gu Dian is really powerful.

If Gu Dian hadn't been abandoned for more than ten years, but practiced riding and archery diligently at the border pass, he would definitely be better than himself.

Gu Dian waved his hand and said with a smile: "At the beginning, I liked literature, and at the same time loved martial arts, the emperor once laughed at me, I should not be born in the Guanwen Marquis Mansion, but should be born in the Qinguo Mansion." You are very good, Xiao Jing can have a son like you, I believe that he can also be blind under Jiuquan. ”

Speaking of his father who died in Shanhaiguan, Xiao Yao's face was also nostalgic.

"Gu Shibo, when I was a teenager, I was not close to my father. Later, when I returned to Shanhaiguan, I saw Mingzhu, and my father once mentioned you. He said that you are both civil and military, but unfortunately you are jealous of your talents, so you will die young. How happy would my father be if he were still alive and knowing that you were still alive? ”

Gu Dian knew that Xiao Jing died a heroic death, and he was also very respectful, and exclaimed: "Since ancient times, famous generals have been like beauties, and they are not allowed to see white heads in the world." Being able to die on the battlefield, the horse leather shroud is the destination of every general, and it is also a kind of luck that you can be by your side when Xiao Jing leaves. ”

"Pearl was there at that time. You don't know, Mingzhu is dressed in gorgeous clothes, standing on the city wall, living and dying with the soldiers. That kind of sassy and heroic posture, as well as the bearing of putting life and death out of the way, is unforgettable. ”

When Xiao Yao talked about Mingzhu, the whole person softened, and the tenderness in his eyes was about to overflow, which made Gu Dian even more happy.

And in Xiao Yao's words, the kind of love for Mingzhu reminded Gu Dian of Princess Liuyue.

After a long time, he said: "There is a third level, let's compare chess skills." ”

Gu Dian and Xiao Yao went to clean their hands first, and then sat down in the study, and put a cup of tea next to one person.

"This is this year's Ming Qian Longjing, do you still have such good tea here?"

Gu Dian sniffed lightly, a little surprised, looking at the people's livelihood at the border in the past two days, they can only have enough food and clothing. I didn't expect Xiao Yao to have such good tea here.

Xiao Yao was a little shy, and replied: "Gu Shibo, this is the Longjing attached to the letter to me when Mingzhu was still in Jiangnan. I have never been willing to drink, Gu Shibolai, naturally I want to use the best hospitality. ”

"You're like this, but you've become a person who borrows flowers to offer Buddha."

Gu Dian opened the chess box, picked up a white piece casually, and said with a smile: "Come, you first." I heard that you studied under Master Xie, and I had a relationship with him. ”

"It's a pity that the teacher has already passed away, otherwise the teacher and Gu Shibo will definitely be friends."

Xiao Yao insisted on the black first, did not dare to hold the big, and honestly and steadily laid out the layout. The two of you went back and forth, wrestling with each other, and it lasted for nearly two hours before the winner was decided.

After counting the chess pieces, Gu Dian won one.

"I'm not afraid of Gu Shibo's jokes, I really haven't met an opponent in the past when I played chess. Gu Shibo's chess skills are superb, and the younger generations are difficult to match, and they are willing to bow to the upper hand. ”

Xiao Yao said that Gu Dian was even more happy, and he won the same thing in the three competitions, and he was not ashamed.

"It's rare for you to have such chess skills at such a young age. I believe that it won't be long before you and I play a few more rounds, and you will be able to turn defeat into victory. ”

After trying three levels in this way, Gu Dian's understanding of Xiao Yao became more comprehensive.

Xiao Yao is indeed as the Queen Mother said, both civil and military, and he is indeed very fond of Mingzhu. Gu Dian could finally rest assured and entrusted Mingzhu to Xiao Yao.

"It is estimated that in a few days, the holy decree will come to Yumen Pass, when are you going to return to Beijing?"

Xiao Yao replied respectfully: "I wrote to Mingzhu last time, and I also said that I was going to leave at the end of September. Because Yumen Pass is here, it will be snowed heavily by mid-October, and the Liao people will not come to attack, so I can leave with confidence. ”

"Then what are you going to do after you return to Beijing to get married?"

Gu Dian wanted to hear Xiao Yao's plans, and Xiao Yao didn't hide it. replied: "It depends on how the emperor arranges, if the emperor still wants me to guard the Yumen Pass, after getting married, I naturally hope that Mingzhu can come back with me." ”

Gu Dian looked at Xiao Yao and said casually: "Didn't Mingzhu tell you that she was going to stay in the capital and accompany the Queen Mother?" ”

"Mingzhu told me, and I also respect Mingzhu's choice. It's just that from what I personally see, the Queen Mother also hopes that Mingzhu can go back to Yumen Pass with me. ”

Xiao Yao knew very well that Yan Rongling's heart for Mingzhu had never stopped. Mingzhu stayed in the capital alone, which really made Xiao Yao feel uneasy.

Gu Dian sighed: "Since you know the mind of His Royal Highness the Prince, do you dare to marry Mingzhu?" ”

"I can't help it. Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can't give Mingzhu what he wants, then I'll give it. I will protect Pearl from falling into the mud. ”

Xiao Yao was not surprised, and Gu Dian also saw that Yan Rongling did not give up Mingzhu at all. He wants to have both the country and the beauty, but unfortunately, Mingzhu only yearns for a lifetime and a couple.

Gu Dian nodded and said in a low voice: "Okay, I'll stay here and leave with you at the end of the month." ”

"Gu Shibo is afraid of returning to Beijing. Something happened to me? ”

Gu Dian did not shy away from it, and said: "Prevention is always good." ”