Chapter 103: Autumn Hunting
This discordant voice was made by another prince beside Prince Yi.
The atmosphere in the Ming and Qing Dynasty halls suddenly froze a little.
"Oh, what does Prince Zhen have to say?" Gu Wuli asked lightly.
"It's nothing, I just think it's a little inappropriate to play such a beautiful sound on this Ming and Qing Palace. That Prince Zhen smiled, looking gentle, but in fact he didn't speak politely at all, faintly confronting Gu Wuxi.
"Uncle Huang, Hao'er has paid too much for the empire, and you can't make a conclusion at will. The third prince spoke out on the side to defend Su Feng'er and said.
It is also strange to say that this Prince Zhen even dared to say two sentences to Gu Wuxi, but after the third prince spoke, he nodded yes, and even apologized to Su Hao'er.
Yu Yanke, who was on the side of this farce, had been watching it, and he vaguely understood the relationship between the adults on the field.
"Xingzhen, I hope there are no twists and turns today, can you do it?"
His Majesty the Emperor, who was sitting on the throne, saw that it was almost over, so he said lightly, and the meaning of her words was obviously to defend Su Feng'er.
Of course, all the adults present are human spirits, and seeing that His Majesty's meaning is expressed a little vaguely, he also knows that His Majesty has used a small imperial balancing technique, and it is not obvious which side he is leaning towards, but if he thinks that there is really no tendency, then he will not be able to mix them up with their current position.
It's just that if you see through it, you don't say it, and you just know it in your heart.
When Prince Zhen Yun Xingzhen saw His Majesty the Emperor speak, he immediately bowed to the woman behind the bead curtain, and said that he understood.
"Today's dinner is actually a preparation for the autumn hunt in a few months, you are all pillars of the empire, and you are the people who really participate in the decision-making, in fact, it is the same as in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the court, so I plan to set a few autumn hunting places today. ”
As soon as the words changed, His Majesty the Emperor's voice came out calmly.
The big names were stunned when they heard this, and then pondered.
The autumn hunt is held every year, and the first autumn hunt is just a commemorative event, and the symbolism is far greater than the actual meaning. It's just that over the years, after many transformations, it is no longer just a simple small activity.
Every autumn hunt will be divided among the younger generation, so this event is now more like a platform for young people to show themselves.
In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there are actually only a few young people, and His Majesty the Emperor's meaning is really clear.
The Prime Minister, who had been sitting opposite Yu Yanke, gently stroked his goat mustache, and muttered for a while before he spoke: "Your Majesty, there is no need to set the quota, right? ”
The prime minister is reasonable. When the general Xue Pu who was sitting next to the prime minister heard this, he nodded and said in response.
"Of course, I know this, but this year's autumn hunt is open to the entire empire, and all young people are eligible to participate. His Majesty the Emperor's voice was not loud, but the message conveyed was somewhat shocking.
"Your Majesty, this ........" The prime minister was a little surprised, looked at the square bead curtain, and said with some hesitation.
"Your Majesty, the world is so big that if this is the case, the minister cannot guarantee the absolute safety of Kyoto. Gu Wuli also spoke, but he didn't express his opinion about the autumn hunt, but only said his own job.
"It doesn't matter. ”
His Majesty the Emperor didn't seem to care much about Gu Wuxi's opinion, and Gu Wuli didn't say anything else when he heard this, but thought about it slightly, and then his expression returned to calm.
"It's still Dean Gu's words, the world is so big, it can be described as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, autumn hunting was originally just a grand event for my young people in Kyoto, and this suddenly involved young people in the entire empire, I'm afraid it will deal a big blow to the martial arts self-confidence of young people in Kyoto. On the other side, Prince Yi Yun Hongyi also said seriously.
"It doesn't matter. His Majesty the Emperor continued to express his dismiss.
At that moment, everyone was silent.
His Majesty the Emperor's intention is obvious, that is, to use this to sharpen the younger generation in the Kyoto circle.
Although the young people of Kyoto were born with golden keys in their mouths, they have never seen the toughness of other places in recent years, and this is no different from working behind closed doors.
If they continue like this, their progress will be smaller and smaller, and then they will gradually fall into an endless loop, which is not good for the younger generation.
Introducing external sources and stirring up this pool of stagnant water can give them new vitality and vitality, and they can also see the demeanor of the world's heroes.
"But there are still some drawbacks to this, and if someone with a different heart gets in, then it will probably cause some damage........." Gu Wuxi muttered for a while, until he saw that no one continued to speak, and then he said again.
His words are not unreasonable, and at the moment, everyone is thinking carefully when they hear it.
However, His Majesty the Emperor seemed to have considered these problems a long time ago, chuckled, and then said: "If you haven't experienced the challenge of blood and fire, how can you become the talent that the empire needs the most?"
The information revealed in her words shocked everyone's hearts, and even began to have some unusual associations.
You must know that His Majesty the Emperor has never been the kind of person who has no purpose, and she will never do one thing without a certain purpose.
The sudden announcement of a change in the scope of autumn hunting is a bit abrupt and unrealistic.
But everyone also knows that the more this happens, the more it will make some people jump out.
Everyone here is a human spirit, and after just a little thought, they have thought of a series of follow-ups. Of course, none of them said what was in their hearts.
"I just don't know what His Majesty plans to do?" Prince Zhen Yun Xingzhen brought the topic back in time.
"The five juniors here have to compete, a total of four places, all of them represent my royal family to participate in the autumn hunt, of course, the royal family also has other people to participate, and you are the core seed. His Majesty the Emperor spoke.
"I'll quit. As soon as His Majesty the Emperor's voice fell, the third prince said with a smile.
It's not that he doesn't have the heart to win, but he is also self-aware, knowing that his martial arts talent is really nothing compared to the few people present.
In that case, he didn't bother to be the stepping stone.
"Yunzhen, others can quit, but you can't. Behind the bead curtain, His Majesty the Emperor's voice came out faintly.
The third prince's expression changed slightly, and then he nodded and said no more.
"Your Royal Highness the Prince, everyone in the world can say no, but you can't, this is something you must know, you represent not only you personally, but the future Yunlang, this huge empire. The prime minister said at the right time.
When the third prince heard this, he nodded yes.
It's just that he doesn't seem to agree as much as he appears, and he is not convinced at all.
The thoughts hidden by his little expression are in this kind of place, and this occasion is no different from a naked display for everyone to see, but the big people don't say anything.
Seeing this, the prime minister smiled lightly and shook his head, obviously thinking that the three princes Yun Zhen were not as good as the eldest princess Yun Zhen. Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, his behavior is like a spoiling and helplessness for the younger generations of Tsundere.
And Prince Yi opened his mouth and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's martial arts talent is mediocre, and his talent is not above this aspect, if he forcibly asks for it, I am afraid that it will only serve as a stepping stone for his peers, which is a little inappropriate for the prince of a country." ”
The Prince's words are not true. ”
The general Xue Pu sighed lightly when he heard this, and then said: "Martial arts is a journey, do not advance but retreat, if you lose your sharp spirit, you will never be able to reach the peak, and if you are afraid of failure, you will avoid the important and light, this is a taboo in martial arts." ”
Xue Pu's words are actually very convincing, because he is a typical representative of the kind of people who have been advancing all the way, and he has also fallen into a trough, and he was trampled under his feet and couldn't raise his head, but it was the firmness of his Dao heart that made him climb out of the abyss, and since then he has been smooth sailing, and now, he has become an existence that can call King Chunru.
The third prince Yun Zhen bowed his head and said nothing, but it looked like he was pondering something.
After a long time, he raised his head, looked at the general Xue Pu smiled gently, and said seriously: "I have learned." ”
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In the middle of the room, five young men were taken outside the temple.
Although it was late, the lights outside the Ming and Qing dynasties were as bright as day.
Prime Minister Zhang Zhongjing, General Xue Pu, President of Yungou Academy Gu Wuci, Prince Yi Yun Hongyi, Prince Zhen Yun Xingzhen, and His Majesty the Emperor of the Yunlang Empire, these people are already more than half of the top circle of the entire Yunlang Empire.
There is another one, the middle-aged Taoist priest Liang Nianpu, but his sense of presence is a little low, and he has not spoken.
They stood casually and looked at the young people on the field.
Yu Yanke didn't expect things to develop like this, to be honest, he wasn't very interested in the so-called autumn hunt His purpose has always been only one, and that is to take Yun Xi away.
It's just that he knows that this idea is undoubtedly impossible to realize at the moment.
Just from the conversation of the adults in the hall, he knew that the situation in Kyoto was far more complicated than he had imagined.
And in this situation, it is obviously impossible for Yun Xi to follow him, so there is no need to guess about this.
Standing in the spacious square paved with marble floor tiles outside the Ming and Qing Dynasty halls, Yu Yanke took a deep breath and whispered to Xue Dingping on the side: "Brother Xue, are we too bored like this? What kind of autumn hunting is it? I've never heard of it, even if I suddenly want to get involved, it feels so strange." ”
Xue Dingping responded: "Autumn hunting is now the best platform for the younger generation to show their strength, but well, it doesn't mean anything to me, I believe the same is true for you, Brother Yu." ”
Hearing this, Yu Yanke has a different opinion on this Xue Dingping, this guy is quite narcissistic.
Of course, people have the capital to say that, the little overlord with a silver gun, a genius who has not been born for a hundred years, these nicknames are not in vain, they are really made by strength.
"But this year's autumn hunt should be fun. Xue Dingping said lightly.
Yu Yanke thought of His Majesty the Emperor's decision, and immediately agreed with Xue Dingping's words.
"In the past, they were all people in the circle of Kyoto, except for the eldest princess, who had never fought each other, and the others had been beaten all over again, but unfortunately none of them could fight, and they were tired of it. ”
Xue Dingping said this, his eyes lit up slightly, and said: "This year, not only are outsiders practicing their hands, but even the eldest princess is going to make a move, which is really worth looking forward to." ”
Yu Yanke was very puzzled when he heard him say this, why he hadn't fought with Yun Xi, not to mention anything else, there should always be a friendly exchange, but listening to Xue Dingping's words, he didn't even have a discussion with Yun Xi.
When Yu Yanke asked this question, Xue Dingping looked at him in amazement and said, "You don't know anything about the eldest princess?
Saying that, he seemed to be quite disdainful of this rival in love, and then said without waiting for Yu Yanke to respond: "The eldest princess is a person who combines the luck of the empire and the favor of the Heavenly Dao, although I have some little talent, but compared to her, it is a big difference." ”
"Besides, the eldest princess has never disdained to compete with others, so although everyone knows that she is very strong, no one has really fought against her, and of course, no one dares. ”
The last sentence Xue Dingping said very quietly, originally the two of them were whispering again for fear of being heard, but he suppressed his voice again, and Yu Yanke couldn't hear it clearly at all.
But he didn't ask about it, he just felt a little excited, he didn't expect that Yun Xi would have such a thing in Kyoto. It's really unexpected, but it's also reasonable, after all, with Yun Ji's kind of temperament, this is also a very common thing.
Yun Ji on the side seemed to know that the two of them were talking about themselves, glanced at this side lightly, and then withdrew his gaze and ignored it.
Yu Yanke and Xue Dingping were taken aback by her move, and immediately closed their mouths and didn't dare to say anything more.
The five of them randomly formed a circle.
The quota for the autumn hunt is four out of five, to be honest, there is no competitiveness, there are no five people present, except for the third prince Yun Zhen's martial arts cultivation is a little weak, and the others are already at the level of martial arts masters.
That's pretty much the pinnacle of what people their age can achieve. Of course, to exclude those natural freaks, what is the pride of heaven who has become immortals, this can't be compared, and it can't be compared.
His Majesty the Emperor asked Gu Wuni, the dean of the Yungou Academy, to arrange for them to compete.
This competition is actually more about understanding their descendants.
The grouping came out soon, and Yun Xi directly had a bye, after all, her combat power is recognized as strong, and whether she can play or not is actually an effect, for the sake of fairness, Gu Wuli arranged it like this.
As for the others, Yu Yanke competed with Xue Dingping, and Prince Yunzhen competed with Su Hao'er.
No one said anything in this grouping, after all, it seemed to be the fairest approach, and the gap between the two pairs was not much, of course, in fact, there was still a gap.
It is difficult to distinguish between Yu Yanke and Xue Dingping, but between Su Haoer and Yun Zhen, it is a superior judgment.
In this regard, Prince Yi Yun Hongyi also joked that Gu Wuli, the iron-faced dean of Yungou Academy, was favoritism for his beloved.
It's just that Gu Wuli didn't pay attention to Prince Yi Yun Hongyi, and left him aside to say whatever he wanted, which made him a little embarrassed.
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Before the fight, Yu Yanke said to Xue Dingping with a big grin: "Brother Xue, although I like your temperament, you must know that I never like to keep my hands, so if I hurt you later, you have to hum twice, don't bear it, I'll be so light." ”
Xue Dingping didn't pay attention to this guy's provocation at all, and just said: "It's normal that I can't beat you in this kind of competition, after all, I have only learned killing skills since I was a child, and I can't embroider those fists and legs, so ah, I don't dare to use all my strength, and I can't beat you, which is really normal." ”
When Yu Yanke heard this, he gave him a blank look, he had nothing to say about this guy, and after asking Gu Wuxi's eyes, he took the lead.
For Yu Yanke, this kind of competition is just a casual stretch of their muscles and bones, and it is impossible to really make a heavy hand, so Yu Yanke simply hooked up and didn't even use Zhou Tian's breath, so he called at Xue Dingping's head with a big mouth.
Seeing this, Xue Dingping's eyes were slightly angry, and he didn't use Zhou Tian's breath, but grabbed Yu Yanke's fist and hit him, as long as he grabbed Yu Yanke's fist, then he had countless means to make Yu Yanke defeated.
However, Yu Yanke's experience is no less than his.
is also a battle-hardened person, fighting with others, except for some losses when he was a child, he has never been in any evil when he grew up.
Yu Yanke saw that his intention was obvious to catch him, where was he willing to succeed, his strong control ability to control himself was shown at this moment, and he forcibly retracted his fist.
Although this made him a little uncomfortable, it also prevented him from falling into Xue Dingping's trap.
Xue Dingping grabbed the air, his expression changed slightly, he didn't expect Yu Yanke's combat awareness to be so keen, but the enemy retreated and I chased, and as soon as he caught it, Xue Dingping took two steps forward, turned his grasp into a fist, and directly greeted Yu Yanke.
Yu Yanke saw his changes, his eyes lit up slightly, and he closed his fist sideways, which was able to avoid Xue Dingping's punch, and then, taking advantage of Xue Dingping's old fist, he directly pushed out with both palms.
Xue Dingping was pushed by him, and took a few steps back to stabilize his figure.
His expression was slightly strange.
Shrugging his shoulders, Xue Dingping said abruptly: "You won, it's a little surprising to me, but you haven't won much, it's just half a move." ”
Yu Yanke recalled his previous failed fist, when his palms touched him, his fist had already turned into a palm knife, as long as he slashed horizontally, the outcome was not certain.
In this regard, Yu Yanke secretly thought, maybe it is not a difference between victory and defeat, but a difference between life and death, since Xue Dingping's guy endured a victory and defeat, it naturally shows that this method is very unusual.