Chapter 140: Forbidden Army Competition
Gui Ming's bed was big enough, and it wasn't too crowded for two big men to lie down. It's just that when he lay down, Yu Zhong remembered the scene he saw in the Taishi's Mansion, and he couldn't sleep after turning it over.
He thought about it repeatedly, but he couldn't figure it out. He even began to wonder if what he saw with his eyes was the real Jin Luoyi.
If all this is true, what Hongchang Mansion said to Yu Chong, are they false? Yu Chong's heart is very confused at this moment.
Maybe she has something unspeakable, at least for now. Yu Zhong can only comfort himself like this at the moment.
"Boss Yu, have you slept? Gui Ming suddenly poked Yu Zhong with his finger next to him.
"I didn't sleep, by the way, what happened when your father mentioned tomorrow's martial arts competition?" Yu Zhong asked.
"Haha, it's the annual review of the four guards of the forbidden army. I'm not worried about anything else, the only thing I'm worried about is the march formation, you know, how can I understand this. Gui Ming said.
"Tell you to read more books on a regular basis, and then you will hate less books when you use them. Yu replied.
Gui Ming suddenly turned over, looked at Yu Zhong with a serious face and said: "I suddenly remembered, Boss Yu seems to be more proficient, I heard that you are on the front line of Xijing, with 5,000 cavalry, you broke 30,000 iron cavalry in Beining." ”
Yu Zhong was frightened by him, and when he saw Gui Ming's evil smile, he knew that he had a ghost idea again, and hurriedly replied: "You won't hit me again." ”
"Hahaha, those who know me, Boss Yu also. Tomorrow's march is a section, why don't you let Boss Yu assist me from the side, I will definitely thank you for the eight generations of ancestors. Gui Ming knelt on the bed, folded his hands, and kept pleading.
"Well, who asked you to help me too, I promised. Yu Zhong replied angrily and funny.
Seeing Yu Chong's promise, Gui Ming happily turned around and went to sleep, and after a while, he snored heartlessly.
When he opened his eyes the next morning, Yu Zhong had already practiced his sword in the courtyard.
I saw that under the illumination of the morning sun, the Yanjun Sword seemed to be like a meteor in the daytime, and the eyes of the people who were shaking couldn't open it. The aura formed by the powerful sword qi enveloped the entire courtyard, and the skin of the oppressed people seemed to be unable to breathe. The sound of the sword roar is like a magic sound outside the sky, which makes people fascinated.
The people who were watching from the side were stunned, they didn't expect that after a few months, Yu Chong's swordsmanship would improve so quickly.
"Good swordsmanship, good swordsmanship, if you start to do this, I'm afraid I won't be able to take a few moves from you. Gui Lizheng said with applause as he walked over.
"I've seen Uncle Gui. Yu Zhong waved his right hand, and the sword was already in the sheath.
"Well, this time Yu Xian's nephew came at the right time, let's go see a lively scene today. Gui Lizheng said.
Yu Zhong also had this intention, after all, he also promised Guiming to assist him from the side.
Just after the hour, the forbidden military academy was already crowded with people, in addition to the people and horses of the four guards of the forbidden army who participated in the competition, there were many forbidden soldiers who came to see the excitement.
The emperor also attaches great importance to this big competition, after all, these four guards are the elite troops directly responsible for the palace garrison, and their combat quality even directly affects the strength of the imperial power. Once the imperial power was weak, it was precisely because the four guards of the forbidden army were in the hands of the ministers.
The so-called four guards of the forbidden army are the Royal Dragon Guard, the Tenglong Guard, the Dragon Guard, and the Tiger Guard. Their respective responsibilities are different, and their operational characteristics are also different.
The Dragon Guard and the Dragon Guard are in charge of the palace and are good at foot combat. Long Xiangwei and Hu Xiangwei were in charge of the royal family's foreign affairs, and were good at riding and shooting. Of course, in different situations, there will also be times when there will be mixed preparations.
This is also after the fall of Cao Xiangui, the first big competition, now in addition to Chen Nahai's Long Xiangwei, the other three guards are all in the hands of the Son of Heaven's henchmen, it can be said that this is also a sign that the emperor has ascended the throne, and the imperial power has finally begun to gradually revivenation.
Listening to Gui Ming's introduction to the big competition, Yu Zhong nodded and said, "No wonder the emperor attaches so much importance to it, it turns out that there is such an inside story." ”
"So in this competition, whoever wins, we just can't let Chen Nahai's Long Xiangwei win, we have to give the emperor some prestige. Gui Ming said.
At this time, the men and horses of the four guards have all gathered in the field, majestic and heroic, and the flag is fluttering. Yu Zhong looked at it, and sure enough, there seemed to be something wrong with the eyes of Long Xiangwei's people, as if they regarded the other Sanwei people as mortal enemies.
"Your Highness has arrived!" only a shout was heard. The second prince Ji Lie's guard of honor slowly walked to the viewing platform. He sat down proudly, looking invincible.
Gui Ming secretly took a sip and said: "Look at the appearance of his second ancestor, this is also the absence of the crown prince, otherwise where would it be his turn to be in charge of the big competition." ”
In this palace, even brothers will fight for that dragon chair. Seeing Guiming's attitude, Yu Zhong also counted in his heart, thinking that the second prince Ji Lie must not be able to deal with Ji Yubing.
With a burst of drums, the big competition officially began. Naturally, the Dragon Guard's side sent Gui Ming, and the other three guards also sent their own elites.
The rules of this riding competition are very simple, four people and four horses catch each other, the first person to land is the loser, and the last person is the winner.
The people of the four guards of the forbidden army are naturally not comparable to ordinary soldiers. It can be said that everyone is a good hand with one as ten. The four of them competed in the field, and the audience on the side also applauded in unison.
After a while, the representatives of Teng Longwei and Hu Xiangwei were all knocked off their horses, and only the representatives of Gui Ming and Long Xiangwei were left in the field.
"People who come are famous, and the master's subordinates don't fight the unknown. Gui Ming shouted.
"In the Lower Dragon Guard, Gao Hun. The representative of Long Xiangwei's side replied.
As soon as the two kicked the horse in the stomach, they fought together. Gui Ming is holding a plum blossom silver spear, and the cold mangs are dotted, like a dragon going to sea. Gao Hun made a long halberd, blocking the left and stabbing the right, which was also smooth. It's hard to tell the difference for a while.
Yu Zhong knew from the sidelines that this Gao Hun was obviously very superb in riding, and Gui Ming was slightly inferior in comparison. If the war continues, he will surely lose.
The two of you have fought back and forth for dozens of times, but there is no winner or loser. Suddenly, I saw Gao Hun's long halberd swept away, and when Gui Ming dodged, he accidentally fell off the horse. The onlookers exclaimed, only that the overall situation had been decided, and the people on Long Xiangwei's side began to high-five and celebrate.
Who knew that Guiming actually pointed to the ground with a silver spear, jumped with strength, and jumped back to the horse. It was just a false alarm, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, knowing that this Gao Hun was indeed difficult to deal with. If you want to win, I'm afraid you'll have to think of something else.
I saw Guiming driving the horse and holding a gun, and smashed the Yellow Dragon with one move.
Gao Hun was not in a hurry, and the halberd was across his chest, blocking the blow. The backhand swept again, hooked Guiming's plum blossom gun, and pulled it back hard.
This seems to be an ordinary move, but it is a dark energy. If it were an ordinary person, I am afraid that this pull of the silver gun would have been taken off.
Gui Ming also felt the internal strength transmitted by the spear, and the horse under his crotch couldn't hold on anymore. If you hold on harder, I'm afraid that people will be fine, and the horse will fall to the ground first.
At this moment, he suddenly had an idea, kicked his feet hard, and soared into the air. With Gao Hun's strength, he jumped directly on his horse, holding Gao Hun's waist with both hands, and refused to let go.
The crowd of onlookers applauded one after another, and it looked lively.
Yu Chong, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart: "I'm afraid that only Guiming can think of such a scoundrel play." ”
At this time, Gao Hun was hugged by Guiming, but he was unable to move, and a halberd was even more unable to be used, so he scolded angrily.
"You, let me go. ”
"No, I won't let go, what do you do to me. Gui Ming played a trick.
Gao Hun threw the halberd and grabbed it with both hands back, but he couldn't catch Guiming.
The two are entangled like this, not like the competition of the forbidden army, but a bit like a rogue fight on the street. The crowd of onlookers also burst into laughter.
The second prince Ji Lie on the viewing platform watched it with relish, and felt that this Guiming was a little interesting, and motioned to the people around him not to interrupt them.
The two of them rode a horse together, and they fought on it. This horse is also an animal that eats grass and drinks water, where can it withstand these two big men. After a while, the horse could not hold it anymore, and fell down with a neigh, and lay on the ground panting.
Gui Ming and Gao Hun naturally fell to the ground at the same time, and the two were still hugging each other.
"It's called the old tree roots, you know how good I am. Gui Ming smiled evilly.
"You scoundrel...... You let me go. Gao Hun was pressed under him and scolded.
At this time, the herald eunuch stepped down and said: "Okay, okay, both of you let go, you are both the elite of the forbidden army, and what kind of system is it to scold and fight on the dead street." ”
Only then did the two let go and patted the soil and stood up.
"Your Royal Highness said that the two of you have your own merits, and the rules don't say that you can't fight like this, so you can even count this game as a draw. The eunuch pinched the orchid finger and said twistedly.
Seeing that Guiming was at a disadvantage and was able to barely make a draw, the people of the Dragon Guard here were naturally very happy and cheered. On the contrary, the faces of the people on Long Xiaowei's side were not very good-looking.
"Hehe, Dad, I didn't embarrass you. Gui Ming returned to the side of the dojo and said with a hippie smile.
"It's not shameful enough, hmph, you know how to take on a big responsibility with a little cleverness. Although Gui Lizheng said that Gui Ming was counting, he also knew that in the face of an opponent with superb riding skills like Gao Hun, it was not easy for Gui Ming to draw the game.
Even if you go to the battlefield, sometimes the victory or defeat is not all based on strength, and sometimes a little cleverness can save lives.
"I think the second prince admires you very much. Yu Zhong gestured with his eyes.
Gui Ming looked at the viewing platform and saw Ji Lie looking at him with a smile on his face. He shuddered and trembled when he saw it, and it didn't seem like a good thing to be appreciated by him.
Next, the second subject was the turn of the archery competition.
But this archery competition is not as simple as seeing who shoots accurately.