Royal road

With such an exciting discovery, how could Liang Feng let it go?Immediately recruit two craftsmen, pottery workshop and iron workshop, to study the feasibility of new products.

It wasn't until this moment that Ge Hong realized why the tiles he took out were so valued by the Fujun.But fortunately, in his bones, he is not the kind of person who lives in the mountains and fields, but he will do his best for anything that can help the world and the people.In the days since he came to the Liang Mansion, he has indeed seen how the Liang Manor Lord is a person who loves the people and calms chaos and governs the world.If the rich and powerful families are all like the prince in front of him, why worry about the uncertainty of the world?

With such thoughts in mind, Ge Hong stayed at the pottery workshop with peace of mind, helping Jiang Jiangtou deal with the problems encountered in firing porcelain and colored glaze.One is an alchemy master with excellent theory, and the other is an experienced kiln craftsman. The two hit it off immediately and put the ideas they thought of into experiments one by one.And Liu Jian helped Ding Jiangtou build the blast furnace, and he was also very busy.

In this way, time flies by.Liang Feng also ran in both directions for several days, until the coming of the twelfth lunar month, he just cleared up his mind and concentrated on preparing for this annual big festival.

In the early morning of that day, Liang Feng took his son on the horse and headed for the outer courtyard after the morning meal.What was waiting for them this time was not just thirty cavalry, but a whole three hundred cavalry!The leader was standing in front of a big gray horse, tall and broad-shouldered, with a back like a javelin.Seeing the figure of Liang Feng and his son, he stepped forward quickly, bowed his hands and saluted: "My lord, the cavalry team is ready!"

A horse is a steed, and a man is a striker.Looking at Yiyan and the three hundred cavalry behind him, Liang Feng nodded in satisfaction: "Today's winter hunting, you should return with a full load!"

"Wish to be the lord's hunter!" The knights sang in unison, and they got on their horses together with Yi Yan, protecting the lord of Liang Mansion in the middle.A group of people marched toward the hunting ground mightily.

This year, the area of ​​cultivated land around the Liang Mansion has been greatly expanded, and the hunting ground has already changed its location, to a desolate jungle further away.Same as last year, the knights rushed into the forest with hounds, either driving or besieging, driving the prey out of the nest and driving into the wilderness.

The number of people has increased several times, and the skills of the hunters have also improved a lot. This coordination of advance and retreat is naturally more pleasing to the eye.What's even more rare is that Yiyan rode his horse and stayed by Liang Feng's side all the time, without directing any movements, and never had the idea of ​​joining the hunting circle.It can be seen that these 300 people have already been trained to a certain degree, and the small school below is also familiar with the military formation, so there is no need for Yiyan to issue orders in person.

On the contrary, this made Liang Feng even more happy than Yi Yan personally commanding.

The north wind howled, and the flags were hunting overhead; the deer blew and the dogs barked, and the prey was killed by the soldiers' knives and arrows.The scene isn't benign, but it packs an odd punch that makes the blood boil.

Seeing a group of rabbits being chased out, fleeing in a panic and almost bumping into the horse team on their side, Liang Feng couldn't help it anymore, and said, "Get the bow!"

A bow was handed to him.

Liang Feng had practiced archery. "Shooting" is one of the six arts. Even if it can be replaced by throwing pots, archery is also a skill that ordinary gentry need to master.Not to mention, Liang Feng himself is quite fond of shooting sports.Now that I don't have a pistol, of course I am interested in archery.It's just that my body has been weak, and there are not many opportunities to practice.

After getting the bow, he stretched out his hand to try it, and he knew that the strength of the bow was similar to that of usual practice.Obviously Yiyan specially prepared it for him.Liang Feng snorted, and pulled the bowstring with all his strength.Nocking the arrow to the string, he was not in a hurry to release the arrow, but held his breath and aimed at the group of running hares in front of him.Take a deep breath, exhale shallowly, tense your back, point the arrow tip at the prey you want to aim at, and line up with the front sight.

Seeing that his father was about to shoot, Liang Rong couldn't help but grabbed the horse's mane with his small hands, not daring to move, for fear of affecting the opponent's aim.The guards beside Liang Feng also held their breath and stared at the prey.Only Yiyan looked straight at Liang Feng's back drawing his bow, as if he would jump forward if there was any accident.

After exhaling several times, with a bang, the bowstring was released, and the arrow shot out quickly!

"I won!" Liang Rong was the first to call out.Seeing a black rabbit fell under the arrow feathers, he screamed excitedly.

Yiyan also breathed a sigh of relief, and said loudly: "My lord is mighty!"

His voice was loud, and the soldiers around him also shouted together: "My lord is mighty! My lord is mighty!"

More than a hundred people shouted in unison, and the sound shook the whole field.Someone had already rushed over to pick up the rabbit and sent it back to Liang Feng.Seeing the poor rabbit still struggling, Liang Feng couldn't help thinking that he was lucky.With this arrow, he aimed at the relatively large back of the target, but what he shot was the hind legs.Thanks to the timely response of his subordinates, otherwise, it is possible for this guy to turn over and run away again.

Yiyan took the rabbit, and with a tight grip, the little thing kicked its legs.He tied a rope around the rabbit and tied it to Liang Feng's saddle.Liang Rong's eyes widened, and he tugged at Liang Feng's sleeves and said, "Father shoots very accurately! Rong'er also needs to learn how to shoot and hunt!"

Handing the bow to Yiyan, and quietly moving his sore arm, Liang Feng said in a calm manner: "Rong'er is so diligent, he will be able to hunt hares next year."

Liang Rong has also started to learn the six arts recently, it seems that he also needs to practice, so as not to be caught up by the children.Smiling and looking up, Liang Feng said to Yi Yan, "It would be even better if Bo Yuan is free to teach."

The past few months were the busiest time for expanding the army and training recruits, so both Liang Rong and him practiced archery with others.If you change the instructor, you will definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort.

Yiyan pursed his thin lips slightly, and said in a deep voice, "This subordinate should do his best."

No one noticed his momentary hesitation.

With the power of this arrow, the field hunting soldiers became even more excited.Not to mention deer, elk, lynx, fox, pheasant, etc., even two fat wild boars were hunted.It's a pity that we didn't encounter such beasts as tigers and leopards.

Soon, the time came, and a team of people returned to the Liang Mansion with a full load.

After washing and changing clothes, Liang Feng took his son to the family temple to worship the ancestors.This year, whether it is an increase in the number of households or the appointment of the prefect, it is quite worthy of comforting the ancestors, so the sacrifices are even more grand.After completing the family temple worship according to the agenda, Liang Feng did not hold the Nuo ceremony in the side courtyard, but took his son to the military camp together.

After entering the camp, under Yiyan's guidance, Liang Feng walked up to the high platform of the school grounds and looked down.At this moment, in the barracks, war drums have been set up and the empty field has been surrounded.Each of the three hundred soldiers was dressed in dark clothes and red clothes, with ghost masks on their heads and furs of various colors.Like a group of ruthless and blood-drinking monsters, holding shields and raising spears, they are murderous.

This is the main soldier of the Liangfu trilogy, and also the protagonist of today's grand Nuo.Instead of using Fang Xiangshi to preside over the Nuo ceremony like last year, Liang Feng chose Jun Nuo.That is to say, soldiers are used as ghosts to fight against and dance to drive away evil spirits.The Liang Mansion is different from other high schools, all the main soldiers, auxiliary soldiers and side soldiers are added together, and most of the Liang Manor is young and strong.What else can be more inspiring than this kind of military Nuo?

"Drumming!"

Following the order, Yiyan strode up to the snare drum on the stage, with his hips parted and his waist bent, and the drumstick in his hand struck hard on the drum made of cowhide.

A muffled sound of thud thud followed, like the rumble of winter thunder.

Wearing a very solemn Xuanduan, Liang Feng took a step forward and said loudly: "Er Nai leads the grand Nuo, drive away the group!"

This is the opening speech of the Nuo ceremony, and it is also a symbol of the dance of the sacrificers.Accompanied by the sound of deafening drums, the three hundred soldiers raised their weapons, shouted "Nuo, Nuo", and started the battle.

Although it was just a ceremonial battle, the spears were shining, the shields were clanging, and everyone was dressed like a real ghost fighting.The sound of the drums was intertwined with the roar, making it even more breathtaking.This is not the ceremonial Nuo dance of the prefect's mansion, but a real military battle, with murderous intent, courage, and the power to make all ghosts and gods retreat!

Liang Rong had never seen such a scene before, so he couldn't help but took a step forward and leaned against Liang Feng's side.Liang Feng put his arm around his shoulder, and patted him comfortingly: "This is to drive away evil spirits, don't be afraid, Rong'er."

The sound of the drum was right next to my ears, and even the comforting words were drowned out.However, with his father's big hands on his shoulders, and looking at the frenzied ghosts under the stage, Liang Rong felt that all fear and fear were dispelled, and only his father's tall figure stood in front of him.

Grasping the hem of Liang Feng's clothes, the little guy gritted his teeth and followed his father's example, straightening his back and standing proudly on the stage.

Roaring, competition, bonfire lit.Amidst a long blast of horns, the twelve knights charged forward on horseback, took the torches from the Nuorists, and galloped out of the gate of the village.

This is the last step of the Nuo ceremony, sending fire to drive away evil spirits.As long as these knights rode their horses to the nearest river and threw their torches into the water, all the evil spirits would be dissipated.

The drum beat stopped, Liang Feng took a step forward, and waved his sleeves: "There are magic soldiers guarding my mansion, and driving away evil spirits and avoiding disasters! Reward!"

Following his words, the simple cases were brought up by the servants.This is a big banquet that has been arranged long ago, but this time, instead of giving food to each family, it is set up as a floating banquet for all the soldiers to eat.

Cheers erupted from the crowd, and more and more soldiers shouted "Lord Lord" and "My Lord", like boiling water, splashing out with emotion.The three small cases were also placed on the high platform.Liang Rong was in the east, Yiyan was in the west, and they took their seats at Liang Feng's hands.

After everyone was seated, Liang Feng raised the wine glass on the table and said loudly: "All the gentlemen are the humerus of the Liang family. We are safe and peaceful this year, and I hope next year will be the same!"

"It's the same next year!" The audience roared in response.This is the Buddha's son who took them into the mansion, and gave them a new life, allowing them to regain peace and tranquility.Who would have thought that on such a twelfth lunar day, he would be able to receive the lord's praise and the respect of this glass of wine?

All raised their wooden bowls high, loudly responding to their benefactor, the only master to whom they devoted all their hearts.Amidst the thunderous shouts, Liang Feng raised his wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.

This is simply more irresistible than any persuasion words!Regardless of whether they can drink or not, everyone drank the turbid wine in the bowl, letting the spicy and sweet taste pass through their throats.

Seeing this scene, Liang Feng laughed and raised his chopsticks: "Don't be restrained, let's have a banquet."

On each table are cured horse meat, smoked game, and thick, sweet miscellaneous porridge.The god-like host shared the meal with them on the stage.This is more intoxicating than fine wine in a glass!I don't know how long I have been training, and I worry every day that I will be on the battlefield one day, but at this moment, who still remembers this in their hearts?But there is only one sentence, this life is worth it!

Different from the frenzy in the audience, Yiyan raised his wine glass and slowly drank the contents of the glass.The wine did not return sweetness, only full of bitterness.Last year, the charcoal stove small cauldron, he and that person sat opposite each other, eating an ingenious, memorable delicacy.But now, there are thousands of soldiers in the audience, sharing this meal with him.

He is close?Or is it too far?

Looking across at Liang Rong, who was excited and started whispering to his father, Yiyan poured himself another glass of wine.Spicy into the throat, like swallowing fire coals, but the sweat left by drumming slowly becomes cold in the cold wind, piercing straight into the bone.