Soaked Yuan Xiu and Yuan Hao, brother returned to the north wing room together, such a cold winter wax moon, from the garden to the wing room this is not too far distance, Yuan Xiu's body of water droplets have begun to freeze, the cuffs and trouser legs of the long shirt have unconsciously formed a few big icicles, the elder brother has already instructed the slave to prepare a brazier in the room, the house is baked red, just into the room, a heat wave is coming, the two sons are relaxed, as soon as they enter the room, they took off their heavy robes, and looked back at Yuan Xiu, who had not moved in place, The two of them couldn't help but laugh. The sturdy and tough icicles just now were instantly forced by the heating, and a large puddle of water spread out under Yuan Xiu's feet, standing in the middle of the lotus pond like a lotus root.

Yuan Xiu knew that he was cute, but because he was very uncomfortable, he didn't have the heart to make fun of himself, so he hurriedly took off his wet clothes and changed into his brother's plain clothes for the time being.

"This twilight snow, usually spoiled by my parents, I'm not at home, only she is the only one to relieve her parents' thoughts, it's too naughty. Later, I will teach her a good lesson. The elder brother said with a serious expression on his face.

"Hey! You must not punish her, usually I am in the palace, the maid Gongjin is humble, and the sisters and sisters are dignified and generous, it is rare to find a person who is so lively and cute, you don't punish her, I think it is very funny. Yuan Xiu hurriedly said defensively.

When my brother heard him say this, he was stunned for a moment, and he was a little confused, only to see Yuan Hao on the side looking out of the window thoughtfully. "Brother Yuan Hao, what's wrong with you?" My brother asked with concern.

"Oh, nothing, I'm thinking about the contest in three days from now." Yuan Hao lowered his head slightly, relieved himself, and continued, "I don't know which three masters my father will appoint to fight against that Sima An?" ”

"Then you don't have to think about it, of course it's the three of us!" Yuan Xiu rushed to say without thinking about it. "Today I am the first person to challenge that Sima, so there must be me, both of you are our Dajin's victorious generals, and your martial arts are even better, of course there will be the two of you."

"Just because the two of us are generals on the battlefield, we shouldn't be selected for this competition." The elder brother frowned slightly and said slowly.

Yuan Hao also agreed.

Yuan Xiu was puzzled, and hurriedly asked, "Why?" If you don't choose those with strong martial arts, is it possible to deliberately let those Northern Wei barbarians fail? ”

"Twilight and I are both military people, and we know how important the role of a general is in a war, it will be the soul of a soldier, and a general can completely influence the outcome of an army in a war, whether it is victory or defeat. Just because I and Twilight Yuan have never lost, so we participate in the competition, if we win, others will feel that it is right, if we lose, then lead the troops to fight in the future, I am afraid that the warrior's heart will be clouded, and I feel that there is no such thing as winning a hundred battles. Yuan Hao frowned deeply, and said with his eyes still looking out the window.

"It turns out that there are so many concerns, but I am simple, and I only see the appearance." Yuan Xiu changed into clean clothes and showed a very pure smile.

Different from the leisurely of the three princes outside the palace, the palace of diligence can be described as very lively, in the afternoon, all the adults were urgently summoned into the palace by the emperor's decree, of course, or for the morning of the martial arts competition.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that although General Sima's martial arts are high, but our Dajin martial arts warriors are also countless, we can have a private competition first, and the top three who win will come to fight against Sima An, beat him on his back, and teach the Northern Wei envoys a good lesson." Shang Shu Qi Huan bowed to the emperor and said.

"The minister thinks it's inappropriate, although the envoys of the Northern Wei Dynasty are talking wildly, but after all, they are here to ask for peace this time, in order to tie the knot with our Dajin and deal with the Yan people together. If we openly choose the three strongest people in the country, we will definitely win, but in this way, it will make the Northern Wei feel that there is no face, even if we agree to make peace, I am afraid that Emperor Wei will be unhappy in his heart and not accept our love! Liu Mu said thoughtfully.

"Make them happy? Today, above the court, I have already given them enough face in the Northern Wei Dynasty, sent us a lot of gold, asked for peace, and actually wanted to choose a princess candidate, where is he when I am a big gold? Emperor Jin looked displeased, his eyes wrinkled tightly, and he stared at Liu Mu fiercely and said.

Liu Mu and Liu Chun, father and son, have always been the ones who can probe the emperor's heart, but I don't know why this time they actually went against the heart of Emperor Jin. Seeing Emperor Jin's displeasure, Liu Mu immediately accepted the following admonitions, and instantly changed his face, the speed of the movement was even more natural and smooth than turning the book.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks it's better to let these gate lords in the court recommend their own children in the house, first, our Dajin has a martial arts demonstration report of the children of the gate valve every year, and it is clear who is better in martial arts; Second, after all, it was Sima An who fought in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the second-grade guard general in front of Emperor Wei, if he was defeated by a nobody, I am afraid that they would lose face, and their relatives would not be able to achieve the goal of jointly resisting Dayan. Lord Shangqing said confidently.

"Well, that's a good idea...... Emperor Jin bowed slightly, and gestured to Chen Gonggong beside him, "You go to announce my will, let the prefectures draw up a candidate for battle, and tomorrow the court will return to me, I want to pick out three good ones, see if the Northern Wei envoys can still be arrogant." The Golden Emperor seemed to feel relieved, and his eyebrows finally showed a faint smile. Okay, that's it, let's get back! ”

Early the next morning, the lords of all the prefectures waited for the emperor in the palace early in the morning with the drawn up list. Although it is a proposed quota, it is basically the same as the number of participants in the competition demonstration in previous years, and each prefecture knows who the quota is declared by each other. The Golden Emperor has not yet been in the court, the adults are in a corner of the three-five-one, and they started the evaluation of candidates in advance, and it is indispensable to praise and compliment each other, but from time to time they have to tear each other apart, just like that, the Golden Emperor has not yet gone to the court, some of the martial arts foundation is weak, and the gate valve is not strong enough to automatically withdraw, although the quota is reported, but who the Golden Emperor chooses in the end, it depends on the order of everyone's performance, and the Golden Emperor who is too far behind may not be able to turn it at all, and it will automatically lose the qualification of the candidate.