Chapter 337 Brother-in-law
The unknown knight was preparing, and the people present were also buzzing in whispers.
They just found out what happened on the stage. Qu Shuai actually asked the last contestant to perform a hanging shot.
Some people who didn’t understand what suspension was were suddenly enlightened by the help of knowledgeable people, and then they took a breath of cold air. This is difficult to think about.
Soon, under the gaze of everyone, a man dressed in white, holding a red bow in his hand, skillfully controlled a thin horse and slowly entered the racecourse.
This man has sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, eight feet in length, and majestic appearance. Although he looks grown up, you can tell from his beard and hair that this man is not very old.
At this time, the official who got the signal waved the signal flag in front, and the person jumped on his horse and whipped his whip, galloping on the hundred-step horse track. At this moment, a small six-inch wooden board was selected on a wooden pole and swayed. Swinging around.
Everyone watched with bated breath as they saw the man on horseback getting closer and closer. Just when he was about to be level with the board, the man turned sideways and stretched his arms lightly, pulled out an arrow from his pouch, and as fast as wind and thunder, he cocked the arrow. , one hit.
The arrow penetrated the wooden board deeply and rolled several times in the air before landing.
The people present were silent at first, and then there were cheers everywhere.
This knight presented a masterpiece of strength and beauty to the warriors present. How could anyone not cheer him up?
When it comes to ordinary people, in such a highly anticipated occasion, one shot can make a difference, and no matter how mature they are, they can't help but feel proud of themselves.
But this young warrior was neither arrogant nor impetuous, and his face was as grave as water. After controlling the thin mount, he dismounted, walked to the front of the stage, and bowed to Zhang Chong above.
Zhang Chong looked at this man with admiration. The mixture of relief, pride, and surprise on his face made Zhang Chong unable to restrain himself. He kicked his legs and sighed:
"Okay, okay! It's wonderful, it's wonderful."
Then Zhang Chong turned to Du Man, Ji Sun and others:
"This man's riding and shooting skills are already extraordinary, but what I appreciate even more is this man's pretentious attitude of calming things down by not taking things for granted and not taking sorrow for himself. With this, he can be expected to succeed in many aspects."
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Duman and Jisun nodded in agreement and agreed with Zhang Chong's words.
But Duman, who knew Zhang Chong better, also had some doubts:
"What's wrong with Qu Shuai today? How come he has such a wanton temperament? This man is really extraordinary. With Qu Shuai's calm temperament, he shouldn't be like this."
But Duman only kept this doubt in his heart and thought that Qu Shuai was really happy today.
After all, today's batch of military preparation students are indeed excellent, their martial arts skills are remarkable, and what they study in the military preparation school is the science of battle formations. Going to lead the team later can greatly improve the tactical ability of the grassroots.
Therefore, it is understandable that Qu Shuai is happy.
Here, Zhang Chong asked as usual:
"What's your name."
The warrior in white who was bowing his head in obeisance hurriedly replied:
"The commander of Huiqu, the last general Zhao Yun, is the real man of Changshan."
As soon as these words came out, Duman, who was still smiling just now, was moved in his heart, and then he looked at Cai Yong and Zhuge Gui opposite him. At this time, the two people opposite were also deep in thought.
Obviously, like Duman, they thought of it together.
Isn't this Zhao Yun a member of the Zhao family?
The Zhao family is the concubine of Zhang Chong, the general of the sky, who has only one concubine, Zhao E.
Zhao E gave birth to a son named Zhang Cheng for Qu Shuai last year. Because Zhang Chong wanted to move to the Central Plains, he left the couple in Fenggao, with Cai Yong, Zhuge Gui and other Taishan people left behind to take care of them.
This time Cai Yong and Zhuge Gui went north to Yecheng and sent Zhao E and the young master together. Although Fenggao has been captured by the Taishan Army on all sides, its external environment is very safe. But as Zhang Chong's only heir, he still cannot be separated from Zhang Chong for a long time.
Now the person named Zhao Yun, whose surname was Zhao, was from Changshan Zhending, just like the Zhao family. Such a coincidence made them not think too much about it.
Duman, in particular, glanced at Zhang Chong and saw that he was still smiling like that, but he couldn't tell whether it was true or not.
Zhang Chong seemed unaware of the thoughts of the staff. Hearing Zhao Yun say that he was from Changshan, he smiled and asked:
"Changshan is located in the north of Jizhou, and it still belongs to the Han Dynasty. As a Changshan native, why did you go south to Yecheng to join the Taishan Army?"
Yes, Zhang Chong's question touched the hearts of many generals present. Some overthinking people had already regarded this person as a spy of the Han army, and were looking at Zhao Yun fiercely.
These Taishan Army warriors on and off the stage, all of whom are not murderous, will all be staring at Zhao Yun, filled with murderous intent.
The thin white horse next to Zhao Yun felt the malice keenly, snoring uneasily and digging at the ground with his hooves.
But Zhao Yun remained calm and said seriously:
"Now that the world is in chaos, the people are in danger of falling, and we hope that heroes will come forward to relieve the people. Although Yun is despicable, he also knows that he must vote for someone who is benevolent and loves the people, so I vote for Qu Shuai instead of the Han Dynasty."
As soon as these words came out, all the heroes who had been malicious just now laughed one after another:
"Okay, he is a discerning one."
Especially Ding Sheng, the most frivolous among them all, jumped up and clapped his hands, shouting:
"You're right, when it comes to benevolence and righteousness, who in the world can be as handsome and benevolent as my family? Don't even look at my Ding Daqi..."
Ding Sheng was still bragging when he suddenly heard Qu Shuai cough and sat down again.
Ding Daqi, Ding Daqi, I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious yet.
Zhang Chong interrupted Ding Sheng's flattery and continued to ask:
"Then how did you get into the Armed Forces School? I remember that these Armed Forces students need to be recommended by the commanders of each school from the army. How did you get here?"
Zhao Yun wanted to continue talking here, but Tao An, who was a little outside, came out and replied:
"Commander Qu, this Zhao Yun was recommended by Feilong to Li Hu into the school."
When Tao An said this, Dong Zhao was watching from the side, obviously surprised by Tao An's positive response. It seems that this Zhao Yun is not simple.
Zhang Chong nodded. At this time, he saw the weak horse next to Zhao Yun and asked:
"A hero is equipped with a good horse. Can your horse carry you? Come here, take my mount and give it to Zhao Yun."
When Ding Sheng heard this, his teeth were sore and he felt a little aggrieved.
He is handsome, but my old horse is also thin!
In fact, not only Ding Shengsuan, but also every one of the heroes present was a little jealous. After all, Zhang Chong gave a young man both opportunities and horses. Who wouldn't be envious of him?
They are short of a horse. They are envious of the fact that Zhao Yun's good days are coming.
Because they know this pattern too well. Wasn't this what Guan Xiaowei was like back then? In a short period of time, he became the leader of the army.
Hey, who is this Zhao Yun, who has such good luck?
Just when everyone thought that Zhao Yun would thank Zhang Chong for the horse, Zhao Yun said goodbye again.
He said respectfully to Zhang Chong:
"Thank you Qushuai for giving me the horse, but this horse was given to me by my sister when I left home, and I have grown attached to it. Although I have lost some weight now, it is also because my family is poorer. , there is no way to feed it with chickens. Later, I will take good care of it, but it is also a BMW?”
Hearing what Zhao Yun said so plainly, Zhang Chong laughed loudly, and then said something incomprehensible:
"You are a kind person. Your sister will be very happy to hear this."
After listening to Zhang Chong's words, Zhao Yun lowered his head with a sad expression. Zhang Chong pursed his lips and waved to Zhao Yun to come on stage.
Zhao Yun bent down to accept the order, and led by a soldier to the stage from the side steps. Then he walked through the corridor of soldiers and generals, and then knelt in front of Zhang Chong.
At this time, Zhang Chong took a good look at Zhao Yun's face and looked at the down on his mouth. Zhang Chong couldn't help but said:
"Still a child."
Zhao Yun was startled, wondering why Zhang Chong suddenly said this. He just felt that Qu Shuai disliked his young age and questioned his ability.
Then I heard Qu Shuai change the topic again:
"You better not wear white clothes and white armor in the future. Your outfit is too eye-catching on the battlefield, and you are a target."
Zhang Chong is a bit nagging:
"The flags and blouses of this army can be bright, which will help to identify friendly forces. But your own attire should still be in the same style as the others, so that it is safe."
When Zhang Chong said this, Zhao Yun opened his mouth and didn't know what was going on. He only subconsciously nodded in agreement with Zhang Chong.
Seeing Zhao Yun so embarrassed, Zhang Chong smiled narrowly and said:
"Do you have a nickname?"
Zhao Yun replied:
"Huiqushuai, there are some. When Yun left his hometown, my brother named me Zilong."
"Okay, Zilong, I am your brother-in-law."
At this time, Zhao Yun subconsciously said:
"Yes, brother-in-law."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he realized what he had just said, and then looked at Zhang Chong with his mouth open in surprise.
The staff and generals present also opened their mouths wide at this time, looking at Zhang Chong and then at Zhao Yun. As indifferent as Guan Yu was, he tried his best to open his eyes as wide as possible.
In the crowd, Duman suddenly realized that this was all true.
In fact, Zhang Chong already knew about Zhao Yun when he entered the Military Academy. He also told Zhao E about it and asked if he wanted to see him.
Of course Zhao E wanted to, but she still held back her feelings for her younger brother and thought not to disturb Zhao Yun's studies.
Even so, every time Zhang Chong and Zhao E had dinner together, Zhao E couldn't help but ask for news about Zhao Yun. After all, they couldn't let go.
The love between his children has grown to this point. Zhang Chong stood up and said to the generals:
"Today's shooting banquet is over. Let's have fun together with the armed officers. We will gather at the military mansion tomorrow. I have something important to inform you."
Then Zhang Chong got up and left with Zhao Yun, leaving the generals thoughtful.
It seems that war is coming again.
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When Taishan's army was practicing martial arts, an envoy was marching to its west.
This envoy was sent to Chang'an by Dong Zhuo, the governor of Hedong. The envoy was Dong Zhuo's mastermind Li Ru, and the deputy envoy was Li Jue.
Li Ru and Li Jue came west this time to deliver a batch of tribute from the salt ponds in Hedong to Chang'an.
After Dong Zhuo accepted the title of the Western Emperor Liu Hong and obtained the power to establish a government, he gradually turned to the west in the confrontation between the east and the west.
Although the conditions offered to him by Guandong were good, Dong Zhuo still refused Dongmian's solicitation.
The reason is not complicated, because his small group is from Kansai, and is naturally closely connected with the world-famous people in the Kansai court. In addition, Liu Hong was still a little kind to Dong Zhuo. Compared with the boy in the east, Liu Hong's signature was more effective for Dong Zhuo.
Of course, Dong Zhuo also had a consideration in turning to the west.
That is because he and Huangfu Song are not too confrontational. Although the two are the leading figures of the Kansai faction, they are not from the same faction.
Huangfu Song is Huangfu Gui's nephew and the successor of Huangfu's family. Dong Zhuo was cultivated by Zhang Huan and was the successor of Zhang Huan's line. Later, he was conquered by Duan Jiong.
Therefore, Dong Zhuo naturally moved closer to the imperial family politically.
But Huangfu Song is different. He prefers Qingliu. The fact that he can now be encouraged by the Henan family also shows his political choice.
Now that there is Huangfu Song in the east court, it is impossible for him, Dong Zhuo, to be subordinate to Huangfu Song. On the contrary, the court to the west was lacking a prominent figure, and Dong Zhuo approached him at the right time.
But Dong Zhuo was too cautious. If the court in the west was unable to hold up the wall, he would not really be buried with Liu Hong.
Therefore, Dong Zhuo asked Li Ru to personally escort Chi Yan this time to investigate the strength of the Guanxi court.
The team set out for more than ten days and saw that it was about to arrive in Chang'an. Halfway through, the Guanzhong area suddenly entered the highest alert state.
What Li Ru saw was that the bells were ringing fast, the horses and horses were galloping, and the troops were defeated.
The galloping road from the east was full of scattered soldiers. Li Ru only stopped a few people and found out that the Guanxi Army was defeated in Gucheng outside Xiaoshan Mountain.
The Kwantung Army has already reached outside Hangu Pass.
Even these defeated soldiers said that there was also chaos in Jingzhou area, saying that Wuguan in the south had also been attacked, and the court was going to be destroyed.
These true and false news made Li Ru upset. He decided to stay at Baqiao Station in the east of Chang'an for the time being and not enter the city for the time being to read the news later.
Because Li Ru knew from the mouths of those defeated soldiers that although the main force of the Kwantung Army was blocked outside Hangu Pass, there were many Yisong armed forces inside the pass who also took advantage of the situation to cause chaos. They said that an envoy from Xin'an to Chang'an misunderstood in this way. He accidentally bumped into a rogue, and everyone died.
Although Li Ru didn't really believe what these soldiers said, in his opinion, no matter what kind of mob dared to attack and kill government missions, these soldiers were more likely to commit crimes than the mob.
But even though he had doubts, Li Ru still sought stability and stopped.
In the next few days, the chaos near Chang'an became even worse.
This is the first time this has happened.
When Li Ru and Li Jue went to look outside the inn, a notice had been posted there, ordering deserters and those evading conscription to surrender within a time limit. Those who did not come out within five days would die! If you stay in a hiding place, you will be punished with exile.
From this announcement, it seems that what the defeated soldiers said before was right. The Kansai Army was really defeated outside the Pass.
In order to clarify the situation, Li Ru asked Li Jue to lead a dozen fine cavalry eastward along the official road to see what was going on inside the pass.
Li Jue also knew that the purpose of this visit was to examine the strength of Guanxi, so he did not dare to neglect it and selected a ten-man cavalry team to personally explore eastward.
Along the way, Li Jue saw only ruins, charred wood and rubble, and the pungent smell of smoke. It turned out that the civil unrest was fake. Instead, it was the defeated troops who retreated from outside the pass, burning, killing and looting along the way.
It seems that this is the strength of Kansai.
After making this decision, if Li Jue did not go eastward, Douma would chase Li Ru back, intending to tell him all this.
(End of chapter)