Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 377 Majestic

   Thinking of taking the exam, Fang Jifan felt a little sad!

  If I had known this earlier, it would have been good to have practiced some archery.

  Fang Jifan looked at Zhu Houzhao with anticipation and said, "Well, I... can I not go? My brain..."

  Zhu Houzhao seemed to have seen Fang Jifan's thoughts, with a bit of gloating on his face, and said with a sneer: "Oh, you go and talk to the emperor yourself."

  Fang Jifan could only look at Zhu Houzhao resentfully!

  About this reading test, it is simply a human tragedy, Fang Jifan is very clear about this.

  Because... no one expected that Daming's armaments had become so slack! Even before that, Emperor Hongzhi was full of confidence!

  Of course...Fang Jifan himself is also responsible. As a member of a group of scum, although he knows that the law does not blame the public, the elder brother does not laugh at the second brother, but if he has no ability, he has no ability.

This reading test was originally planned by Emperor Hongzhi for a long time. He had a good impression of nobles and military officers. , but after all, so many years have passed. Thinking about it, these children must be impressive.

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi was sitting in the warm pavilion, holding in his hands the memorials commanded by the guards, all of which boasted that the current emperor held a review test, which would allow the military officers below to show their talents and inspire everyone. People are gearing up and eager to try it out.

Emperor Hongzhi looked very happy, and he couldn't help but said to Xiao Jing who was on the side: "These days, being confiscated by North Korea has made me dizzy and dizzy, and I feel really uncomfortable. Look, my Ming Dynasty is not lacking in bravery. Those who belong to scholars, they are the guarantee of my great Ming, this test is of great significance, I decided to watch the ceremony in person, the test will be held in Wengcheng, the place is open, and let the soldiers and civilians have a good look at it."

  Seeing that His Majesty is in a good mood, Xiao Jing hurriedly said with a smile: "What Your Majesty said is that all the generals of the three armies hope to show their talents in front of Your Majesty."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded proudly.

   This time reading the test has added a layer of extraordinary meaning.

The most important thing is to deter the Quartet, so that all the vassal states know that such a rebellious and unruly Li Long of North Korea will definitely not end well. The second is that the scholars all over the world have criticized Li Long recently, complaining about why the court did not send troops as soon as possible. response.

Emperor Hongzhi put down a sealed memorial, and sighed: "The reading test is not only compared to Wen Tao, but also to martial arts. Riding and archery is the foundation, but martial arts should not be slackened. This time, what should I come up with? ?”

  Xiao Jing took a deep look at Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, isn't the court worrying about the affairs of North Korea?"

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and was noncommittal. Naturally, he couldn't reveal the topic now.

He stood up, with his hands behind his back, and said while walking: "The last time I went to Xishan, I thought in my heart that this great river and mountain also needs to be guarded by swords and axes. If I want the whole world to be like Xishan, naturally It is necessary to fight hard so that no one dares to invade my Great Ming."

   "Pass the decree to Zhang Mao, the British public, to offer sacrifices to the Taimiao on my behalf."

  Xiao Jing respectfully replied: "Yes."

  …

  British Duke Zhang Mao, once again representing the emperor, went to the Taimiao to offer sacrifices.

  As soon as the news came out, Man Jingshi knew that the exam was imminent.

  To the ninth day of February, the weather is getting warmer. This year's climate is slightly better than before, but the exam has quietly begun.

  The first test is riding and archery.

  When it came to riding and shooting, Zhang Mao was very excited!

  Early in the morning, he dressed properly and tied his golden belt at the same time, as if to remind His Majesty that he was favored by the late Emperor Chenghua by relying on riding and shooting!

  Zhang Mao entered the palace, and when he saw Emperor Hongzhi, he bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the auspicious time is coming."

  Emperor Hongzhi was dressed in a royal uniform, and Xiao Jing tiptoed behind Emperor Hongzhi, stroking the back of Emperor Hongzhi. Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, "Warriors, are you ready?"

   "Your Majesty, everything is ready!" Zhang Mao smiled and said: "The princes, uncles, and military officers of the Imperial Guard are sharpening their knives and waiting for His Majesty to observe the ceremony. They are very excited when they learn that His Majesty is coming."

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "Others say that I value civility over martial arts, but I don't know that I treat civility and martial arts equally. Today's ceremony is to let the nobles know that I am not biased. By the way, Fang Jifan... also went Bar?"

"went."

  That's what he said, but when Zhang Mao thought of this kid, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh!

  He was afraid that Fang Jifan would pretend to be sick. He is Uncle Xinjian, and His Majesty must have paid attention to him, so others don't have to go, but Fang Jifan, a fool, must go! After all, if you don't go, it's a matter of attitude. If you go, you lose someone, it's just a matter of ability.

  So early this morning, before entering the palace, he purposely ran to Fang's house and took Fang Jifan to the camp.

   It's just that it's not easy for Zhang Mao to tell His Majesty that Fang Jifan was taken away. Only now did Zhang Mao realize that Fang Jifan has grown up, and he is no longer the brat who doesn't want Bilian.

   At this time, he said again: "Fang Jifan was overjoyed when he heard that His Majesty was watching the ceremony. He said that although he was not good at riding and shooting, since His Majesty went to read it himself, he was as fierce as a dragon and full of energy..."

  Emperor Hongzhi was going to frown, because in his understanding, Fang Jifan was probably looking for an excuse to hide from his laziness. He never thought that this guy was actually quite sensible.

   Really more and more stable!

  Emperor Hongzhi felt emotional, so he said, "Let's drive."

  Fang Jifan is dressed in a military uniform today. He is tall and thin, but he looks heroic!

  However, he is a showman, and he and many honored children don't know each other well, only a few sad-faced military officers of the Thousand Households of Tuntian and Zhang Xin stand together one by one!

  Every day, they are trying to grow vegetables and fruits, and playing with flowers and plants. How can they have the heart to practice bowing and horses?

  Seeing Fang Qianhu, everyone stared at each other, looking very embarrassed, as if a group of top students met in physical education class.

   "Meet Qianhu."

  Fang Jifan folded his hands behind his back and looked at them with a smile: "Are you ready?"

  After so many years, I still can’t change my pretentious mentality.

Zhang Xin and others admired Fang Jifan very much. The last time I saw Fang Qianhu riding a horse, the horse was very handsome and had a very fierce temper. Still so calm and composed, such a calm and composed, worthy of Fang Qianhu.

   "Preparation...preparation is okay." Zhang Xin and others looked ashamed, and their faces were a little red.

  Fang Jifan encouraged them: "Don't be arrogant or impetuous, and don't lose the face of thousands of households in Tuntian. Riding and archery is not difficult. It's nothing more than archery on horseback. Well, just master the skills, don't be afraid."

"yes."

  On the tower of the Wengcheng, Emperor Hongzhi had already arrived, and all the officials surrounded him, and all of them came to greet him!

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and looked from a distance. He saw that there were many low-level officials and envoys in Beijing on the city wall in the distance. He also specially invited some old people from the village to watch the ceremony. Bar."

  Not to mention the imperial guard camp, usually the imperial court has sufficient supplies, and they are all burly.

  Even the Beijing camp is the elite of Ming Dynasty.

  So, under the order of Ma Wensheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, gongs began to sound on the city tower, and drums began to sound on the city wall.

  Under the thundering drumbeat, the city gate leading to the city was opened wide, and countless military uniforms, vigorous and energetic noble children and military officers lined up, slowly riding forward.

   Looking from a distance, it is very majestic.

  Xie Qian stood beside Emperor Hongzhi and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, this is a mighty teacher."

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and nodded.

   Zhu Houzhao on the side looked from a distance, but saw a clue, a sneer could not help but appear on his lips, and said with a bit of contempt: "Fantasy."

  Zhu Houzhao originally came with expectations, but seeing the officials coming out of the city gate, all of them were wearing chain armor and copper and iron sun hats on their heads. They were indeed majestic, but they were suddenly disappointed.

   This voice happened to be heard by Emperor Hongzhi!

  So Emperor Hongzhi glared at Zhu Houzhao, and reprimanded him: "You are the prince, how can you humiliate the soldiers like this?"

   Zhu Houzhao seemed to want to argue a few words: "My son..."

   "It's becoming more and more outrageous." Emperor Hongzhi said: "The prince must love the people like his son, and he must also love his soldiers like his son. If you are so harsh, who is willing to work for you?"

   "Your servant means... ah, Fang Jifan is here." Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up suddenly, and he moved towards the city.

  Fang Jifan beat his horse and mixed in the crowd, urged the horse to move slowly, and he was relieved!

It turned out to be like a tour bus going around, so dangerous, so dangerous, he deliberately slowed down the speed of the horse, and fell behind Zhang Xin and others, with a bronze Fanyang hat on his head and a wild goose feather on his head. A handle of imperial arrows is inserted obliquely in the middle, a quiver is carried on the back, and a bird-painted horned bow is hung on the waist, and the bells and palms are jingling all the way, which simply reveals the majesty of the eighteen generations of ancestors.

  Besides, a fat military officer was panting and beating his horse, as if he was about to suffocate, and shouted in his mouth: "Go slowly, go slowly, eh..."

   "Hey, I said earlier that I'm going to shoot an arrow, so I'm going to shoot an arrow."

   There was a commotion in the back of the head, and the majestic guys began to feel uncomfortable, and many of them had miserable faces.

   "Is it a step bow or a cavalry arch?" the fat man asked in a low voice with sweat on his forehead.

  There is a tall man who can see far: "The horses are all riding, of course it is riding and shooting, how could it be a step bow? It's over, I'm afraid. When the horses run fast, I panic."

   "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid...Steady!" Someone whispered: "Let's slow down and go to the end."

  They turned their heads, only to see that the most majestic guy had already dragged his horse to the end of the team in a flash.

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