Bastard's Counterattack [Rebirth]

"Yes!"

Hong Lei's friends were bewildered, dumbstruck, nervously waiting and watching. They wanted to immediately call back Hong Lei and Zhuo Qing who had failed the ranking, but then they knew it and shut their mouths—no!Let me take a look first, Lei Ziqing'er will definitely be doubly disappointed if she is nowhere on the list again.

They opened their eyes anxiously:

After the general gave the order, the soldiers took the order, turned around and ran back to the sentry box inside the camp gate, took out the second notice that had been placed in advance, brushed the paste with their hands and feet quickly, and straightened it side by side with the first notice.

The first name in the first line is: Hong Lei!

They were suddenly ecstatic, but quickly held their breath, and then watched:

The fifth name on the third row: Zhuo Qing!

"Are you surprised? What's wrong with being illiterate?" The general held back a smirk, hated that iron could not be made into steel, and raised his hand to point to the first notice: "Oh, your observation ability is too bad! No See there is a 'one' written there? One, of course there are two. Here, there are two notices in total, both of which are pasted up, let's take a look." After the general said, he led his subordinates into the gate of the camp.

Everyone hurriedly searched carefully along the general's fingers: it turned out that in the upper right corner of the first notice, a small "one" was lightly written in light ink, and in the upper right corner of the second notice, it was done in the same way, with a letter that couldn't be smaller. The 'two'.

Outrageous!

Are you playing tricks?unacceptable!

Of course we are nervous to look at the names on the list below, who is in the mood to look at insignificant corners?You also deliberately designed to confuse!But then again, the generals were well trained. When we join the army, our observation skills really shouldn’t be too bad, otherwise how will we detect the enemy’s situation in the future...

Everyone dared not speak out, but they had no time to care about it. Those who failed the ranking crowded in front of the second announcement: Of course, some people were happy and some were worried about the result.

"Leizi! Qing'er! Come back!"

The boulder fell to the ground with a bang, and the friends turned around and rushed to announce the good news, yelling, "Come back!"

"There are both of your names!"

"So there is, there is a second notice, I am really convinced!"

After Hong Lei ran wildly for a long distance, he suddenly heard the commotion of the crowd coming from the gate of the camp behind him, he stopped immediately, wanted to turn around, but was afraid of being disappointed, so he didn't look back, and stuck his head down in the open space.In early spring, the clouds are light and the wind is light, and there is vitality everywhere, but his mood is like dry grass exposed by the snow on the soles of his feet-lonely and depressed.

I failed.

Not good at writing, not good at martial arts, it's just a waste.

How do you face your relatives when you go home?

Hong Lei was lonely and depressed, he sighed, his head drooped, and he kicked the toe of his boot unconsciously, after a few times: Huh?

Hong Lei hurriedly raised his feet, squatted down, and carefully pushed his fingers away: under the dark yellow and withered grass, a small clump of tender green leaves had just sprouted, although they had not yet stretched out, but in the gray field Very conspicuous.

Zhuo Qing, who also failed the ranking, also ran out.And he didn't stop, like a bullfighting calf, running in circles and roaring to vent his emotions.

At this time, Chen Jixian, who didn't dare to get too close so as not to disturb his brother's meditation, heard the shout behind him. He was astonished, and hurriedly turned to meet him, and asked, "Really? Don't be joking, why are they both sad?" Like."

"Can this be a joke?!"

The friends ran up to Hong Lei excitedly, dragged him back involuntarily, and panted, "Leizi, the general posted the second notice, and the first name on the first notice is you, and Qing'er is also on the list. real!"

"I'm lying to you, I'm a mangy dog."

"Let's go, let me show you!"

Only then did Chen Ji believe it, and quickly ran to the other end with the other two or three people to call back Zhuo Qing who was roaring like a trapped beast.

after a while

Hong Lei and Zhuo Qing put their shoulders together, almost weeping with joy.

"I just said, how could it be possible without me?!" Zhuo Qing shouted joyfully, "Isn't this true? So there is a second notice, hahaha~"

Hong Lei stared at his name without blinking, cherishing it piously, wishing he could make it into a seal for his lifelong collection, he was extremely happy.In just a few days, with ups and downs, tears and laughter, his whole spirit has changed a lot.

At this moment, looking out on the high tower in the distance

"I want them to remember this day and this moment for the rest of their lives!" Guo Da slapped the railing refreshedly, and said to Rong Youtang appreciatively, "That's right, it seems that you didn't tell them in advance."

"The secrets of military aircraft must be strictly guarded. There is an order from the top, and I will never disclose it!" Rong Youtang said seriously, looking far away, paying close attention to Hong Lei and his party, and said with emotion: "Yes, Leizi and the others will definitely live forever Forget it."

Zhao Zeyong said bluntly: "Jade can't be cut, it can't be used. The second notice is full of thorns. If you don't guide it carefully and patiently, you will easily get lost and depressed. In the end, even the soldiers will not be able to do well."

"Treating the prickly head, we must start now. We must first suppress his arrogance, otherwise the follow-up training will not be able to proceed." Guo Da was full of enthusiasm, and hurriedly asked Rong Youtang: "How is it? The effect is good, right?"

Rong Youtang was convinced: "Tall, really tall! If it were me, how dare I be arrogant? When the rankings were released for a quarter of an hour, it was too painful to 'fail the rankings.'" After a pause, Rong Youtang couldn't help but feel sorry for his friend. Gao Xing: "Then Leizi and the others are sure to be selected?"

Zhao Zeyong said solemnly: "There will be a second round of screening, which mainly tests the character and character of the school. Those who are unruly and difficult to subdue are not available."

"That's right." Guo Da stretched his waist, stretched his muscles and bones, and said with emotion: "The reason why the military orders are so strong is that fighting requires concerted efforts and absolute obedience to the command of the superior. Once there is chaos, the army can crush your own people to death. !"

When it comes to selecting soldiers and employing personnel, the coach is also a headache.

"Those who made the first announcement are above average in overall level. Train hard, and if there are no accidents, at least they will be good soldiers." Zhao Zeyong pondered for a moment, and said solemnly: "The 30 people who received the second announcement, martial arts, reaction, Courage, etc., are all outstanding, but too reckless and impatient, some are arrogant, and it is easy to do bad things. The military camp needs loyal and down-to-earth people, even if they are dull, military orders can be effectively implemented when the battle is urgent."

Rong Youtang agreed very much: "Thank you Your Highness and Mr. Guo for your suggestions. Then can I remind Leizi and the others in private?"

Zhao Zeyong smiled: "As long as it has nothing to do with military aircraft, it's up to you."

"Hahahaha~" Guo Da said with great joy, "Go and see how they are crying, it's really ridiculous, big men cry every now and then!"

So, after school the next day, Rong Youtang made a detour to Hong's house to visit: Hong Lei had already persuaded his family and relatives to resign from the Imperial College, and concentrated on preparing to apply for the Northern Camp.

"Oh, Brother Rong is here!" Hong's mother was tall and cheerful. Her husband had been killed in battle for more than a year, and she barely got over the grief and devoted herself to raising a pair of children.

"Hello, Auntie. Greetings." Rong Youtang greeted with a smile, which made Hong's mother burst into laughter: "Okay, okay, everything is fine! It's fine when people come, why are you so polite? It's too extravagant!" She stepped forward in person Received the gift box and entered the living room hand in hand.

"How is your father doing recently? When Leizi is done with what he is doing, I will go to say hello. Good boy, you often come to care for me, but my family is orphaned and widowed. Leizi can only send a housekeeper when he is not free." Hong's mother apologized.

Rong Youtang hurriedly comforted him: "My father is doing well recently, and he also told me to tell Leizi to be good and work hard."

"When you go back, please thank your father for caring about Leizi. He was selected in the first round! Now he is preparing to run for the second round." Hong's mother was proud and pleased, with a happy face.Although she strongly disapproved of the only son joining the army, she did not try to persuade her. The mother is naturally happy if the child can make progress.She was full of anticipation and said: "After the selection is confirmed, we must set up a few tables of wine and invite all relatives and friends! I am a woman and I don't know much about it. What should I do? My son has been impatient since he was a child. He is like a monkey. He doesn't like reading, but likes to dance with knives and guns! Alas, I can't be persuaded, so I have to let him go. Brother Rong, although you are still young, you You are much more stable, can you teach Leizi more? Auntie is forever grateful to you—”

Rong Youtang didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Don't say that! Leizi is generous and enthusiastic. He didn't know how much he helped me when he was in the Imperial College. We are friends, and we should help each other."

They walked to the backyard of the Hong family. There was a small flat space in the garden, which was specially prepared as a training ground for the Hong family and his son.

At this time, Hong Lei, Chen Ji, and other seven or eight selected candidates were so hot that they took off their shirts, stretched their muscles, stretched their legs, fought in sparring, and ran around the field... They were so busy that they were full of power and shouted. The sound is endless.

They often went to Hong's house to exercise: Hong's mother was depressed and hurt after her husband's death, and she didn't think about eating and drinking, and she was aging rapidly.A group of half-children carried all kinds of vegetables, fruits and earthen things, their mouths were very sweet, and the aunts were long and the aunts were short. They wanted to drink tea, eat snacks, and eat. They were noisy and annoyed Mother Hong forcibly.

"Hey, Brother Rong is here!" Zhuo Qing, the youngest, shouted loudly.

Hong Lei, who was running in circles, hurriedly stopped and turned around, and asked pleasantly, "Why are you free to come to my house today?"

"Stinky boy, what are you talking about? Brother Rong can come here whenever he wants! In vain, Xiaorong looks at you specially, and doesn't even bother to have a sip of tea in the front hall." Hong's mother slapped her son to entertain her friends, she Cheerful, he turned around and arranged for tea and snacks, his movements were crisp and windy under his feet.

Chen Ji and the others stopped exercising, sat around the stone table in the gazebo, and directly covered their heads with their clothes to wipe off their sweat.

"Don't you have to go to Beiying today?" Hong Lei asked while pouring tea.

"The errands have been properly explained, and I will go there every two days." Rong Youtang explained: "The Imperial College is about to be assessed, and I need to spend more time reviewing the books so that I can feel more at ease."

Chen Ji encouraged: "Keep working hard and try to get the first place in the exam!"

"Shock the others!"

"Especially shocked those tribute students, and convinced them to lose!" Hong Lei kept thinking about it all the time, and asked worriedly: "Youzi, tell the truth: After I left, did Yang Wenzhao still bully you?"

"Brother Rong, don't be offended. If someone makes things difficult for you, just speak up! Don't worry, brothers and sisters have plenty of ways to help you get justice." Chen Ji said confidently.

Rong Youtang shook his head again and again: "No one bullied me, really! Yang Wenzhao was taught to be honest by Leizi once, at least he didn't hear anything on the surface."

Hong Lei helped put the desserts and savory sauce cakes on the table, and reminded him carefully: "My uncle came here to scold me last night, but he didn't know what to do with me, so he left angrily. But he said he had just had dinner with Mrs. Liu Fu, Mr. Liu revealed that the imperial court may offer Enke to recruit scholars. Youzi, hurry up and inquire about it, and ask the people in Prince Qing’s Mansion, so that you can prepare yourself for the exam.”

Rong Youtang nodded: "Weird Dao heard his classmates talking about the imperial examination from time to time today. It seems that there should be some clues."

Enke candidates, if you can pass, you don't have to wait for the final exam at the end of the year, even if you fail, you can still practice as before the exam.

Great thing!

After euphemistically reminding his friends to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, self-discipline and restraint after entering the military camp, Rong Youtang hurried home to finish his homework, and did not rest until late at night after studying.

At the end of the month, Guirangtang students ushered in their first assessment.

Rong Youtang treated it with the same attitude as when he was taking the exam back then, he was cautious, he wrote hard, and after handing in the exam paper, he turned around and fell asleep with his head covered.A few days later in the early morning, when he was reading aloud, he was suddenly called out by his master.

"Master Jijiu's biography, don't be nervous, that's also the master, you just need to abide by the etiquette of disciples. Go."

"Thank you for your reminder, the students will go there soon." Rong Youtang didn't dare to delay, and rushed to Wenchang Building where the wine was held to handle official business in confusion.

Why did Lord Jijiu pass me on suddenly?Is there something wrong with me recently but I don't know it?Or is Zhou Minghong taking revenge on me by relying on Pingnanhou's coercion to suppress the Guozijian?

Rong Youtang only saw Jijiu Lunan a few times from a distance, and his heart was inevitably agitated. Before asking for permission, he stood still, closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment, and then knocked on the door: "Student Rong Youtang asks to see you."

"Come in." The voice was slightly low and slow.

Rong Youtang stepped into the threshold and took a closer look: the hall is high and open, with eight front and rear doors and two rows of windows on the left and right, all open, brightening the room with morning light; several large bookshelves as high as the entire wall are packed neatly and densely. You have to step on a ladder to get books; two desks, the left case is piled with several stacks of documents more than a foot high, and the right case is much simpler, with only an unfinished painting spread out.

Where is Master Jijiu?

After Rong Youtang glanced around the room, he saw that the opposite door was a balcony with tables and chairs, and a thin, tall man in a plain toga was standing on the railing.

"Come out and sit." Lu Nan ordered, he was repairing some pots of flowers with scissors.

Rong Youtang walked out of the terrace according to his words, and his vision suddenly widened: This high platform can have a panoramic view of half of the Imperial College, and the spring breeze blowing on the face is not cold, making people feel refreshed.

"Student Rong Youtang, pay your respects to your lord." Rong Youtang performed the disciple's ceremony, but cautiously called "my lord".

Lu Nan raised his head to look at Rong Youtang, and said slowly: "Excuse me. It's nothing important to call you here, so you don't have to be so restrained." Then he immersed himself in studying the direction of the potted flowers, branches and leaves, and asked, "Can you make tea?"

A set of tea sets and a small charcoal stove were placed on the stone table, Rong Youtang was a little embarrassed, and said frankly: "I have only cooked it a few times." He didn't even understand the fur.

Lu Nan's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "It's enough to make tea soup."

Rong Youtang had no choice but to agree: "Yes. That student is really a shame."

Lu Nan nodded and said nothing.

The spring is bright and the books are loud.

One of the two concentrated on pruning the flower branches, and the other was serious about cooking tea. They didn't talk for a while, and each was leisurely.

tea art.It is difficult to be proficient in tea cooking techniques, distinguishing and judging, and what is more important is "art", in which literati and refined scholars often incorporate self-cultivation.

Limited by his growing experience, Rong Youtang is not very familiar with this art.So he had no choice but to follow his own understanding, concentrate on cleaning the utensils meticulously, fan the stove and boil the water, etc., in an orderly manner, and enjoyed it-Master Jijiu clearly said that he was not worried about wasting tea, but luckily I can make tea soup!

Although Lu Nan was pruning flowers, he glanced at Rong Youtang from time to time: he was neither humble nor overbearing, he didn't show any signs of anxiety or irritability, and he was quite able to concentrate.good.

After a while, Rong Youtang carefully cooked a pot of tea soup, poured two cups, and said respectfully: "My lord, please use tea."

"Yeah." Lu Nan put down the scissors, washed his hands, and sat down, his words and deeds were all in line with the etiquette of scholar-bureaucrats.

Mr. Guo is really right. Mr. Jijiu is very similar to Mr. Guo.

After Rong Youtang thoughtfully served the tea, he drank it decently, but actually shouted in his heart: It's so hot!

The small white porcelain clock with a thin body is exquisite and elegant, but it can't hold the hot tea.

"I heard," Lu Nan finally opened his mouth, seemingly casually asking: "You go to the suburban Beiying camp every day after school, don't you?"

Rong Youtang took advantage of the opportunity to put down the small tea clock, sat up straight with his back straight, and answered carefully, "My lord, the students did experience training in Beiying, but they never dared to delay their studies, and dared not let down the great time and opportunity."

Lu Nan asked seriously: "Opportunity? What do you mean?"

Rong Youtang said frankly: "My lord is inquiring, and the student dare not hide anything. The student is the quality of a bird, but thanks to the help of the nobleman, he was admitted to the Imperial College, bathed in Qinghua, and the master often taught 'cultivate one's morality and family, and serve the country. ', the students have benefited a lot, so they sprouted the idea of ​​becoming an official and trying to climb the sky where the swans soar. It makes you laugh."

"Swallow?" Lu Nan also said bluntly: "You are not a squirrel. The Imperial College gathers students from all over the world to study, but there are very few who can actively plan for the future like you."

Is this praise or derogation?

Rong Youtang lowered his head: "Students are ashamed."

"You are a recommendation letter from Dingbeihou's Mansion. You are not relatives or friends, why did the other party help?" Lu Nan asked again.

You and Mr. Guo are close friends, how can I hide it from you?Rong Youtang generously informed: "Master Hui: The honored person of the student is His Royal Highness Ninth Prince. His Highness Ninth Prince is generous and kind. At the end of last year, he happened to meet a student who had no way to learn from his teacher. In addition to his compassion, he showed great kindness and entrusted his grandparents' family to be Marquis of the North." Recommended by the government."

"Your Highness generously helped you with your errand in Beiying?" Lu Nan asked again.

Rong Youtang replied seriously: "Yes." But it was appointed by His Highness King Qing.

The two looked at each other for a moment.

Lu Nan nodded and said inexplicably, "Okay."

Rong Youtang didn't understand what he meant, but said sincerely: "Thank you for your teaching, my lord, the students will be very grateful."

"Hmph." Lu Nan finally smiled, and criticized with a straight face: "Ziyu is right, you are a bit like Ziyan in some aspects."

Rong Youtang hurriedly said humbly: "Master Guo is really over-reputed, how can students compare with General Guo who protects the family and the country?"

Lu Nan laughed again. After laughing, he put on a stern face, and then reprimanded him: "I read your exam papers, but I don't understand them very well. It must be because the school and the barracks have delayed your studies!"

Rong Youtang had already stood up and stood up with guilt, listening to the teachings honestly, not daring to justify a word.

After a long while of teaching, Lu Nan directly ordered: "From tomorrow onwards, you come here to study in the morning, and I will see how you work hard."

what?

"Yes, yes." Rong Youtang was dumbfounded, promised with trepidation, and walked back to Guirang Hall with his feet fluttering. When he asked his master to allow him to enter, the master came out to join hands and comforted the rest of the students: "Rong Youtang's article is here." The top ranking in this assessment was unanimously determined by the examiners, and it has been posted, remember to observe it after class, and learn from others, so that you can gain knowledge."

First name? !

Rong Youtang was immediately pleasantly surprised and couldn't believe it. Before the excitement was over, the same batch of freshmen were screened that day: those who excelled in the assessment were promoted to a higher level, and the rest remained in the hall to continue the examination.Those who fail the life-and-death exam will be automatically promoted to a higher level after one year.

——But Rong Youtang did not advance to Renqian Hall step by step, he was promoted to four levels in a row, entered Wuxin Hall, and began to contact the Law School with Lu Nan as the head teacher.

Young at heart, he even went to the gallery's best works column to confirm: My article is really posted!Although it is in the corner at the end, what an honor it is to be able to squeeze into the wall with so many talented seniors...

After school that day, Rong Youtang still hurried to Beiying on horseback.

In mid-April, the weather is fine.

Although it is not a high school in the examination field, it is also good news.

The spring breeze was proud of the horseshoe disease, and he ran all the way to Beiying happily.When they passed by the school grounds, they quietly responded to Hong Lei who was training hard. They were not considered new recruits. The second round of assessment lasted for one month, and they would be considered officially under King Qing's command if they passed.Under the pressure, Hong Lei and the others practiced hard day and night, behaved well and did not dare to be presumptuous at all.

Rong Youtang walked around the school yard, smiled and went to the kitchen warehouse to check the food and vegetable reserves, until he stepped into the main tent when he was done with work——

The Eighth Prince? !

Isn't he recuperating?

Zhao Zening's arm is still hanging, the splint has not been removed, and the fracture has not healed.

"...Rehabilitation is very boring, why don't I come to Beiying to have a look?"

"Nonsense." Zhao Zeyong sternly instructed: "What if you bump into a bone? I heard from the butler, you still insist on riding a horse?"

"The butler is talking nonsense! I clearly came here in a carriage." Zhao Zening was bored in the armchair, glanced out of the corner of his eye, saw Rong Youtang at the door, and immediately raised a friendly smile: "Brother Rong? Why are you standing there? Come in quickly." ah."

Rong Youtang's good mood was gone, and he saluted and greeted him sternly.

"Hey, I'm not an outsider!" Zhao Zening looked very happy.

Rong Youtang did not dare to take it lightly, because he had experienced the other party's moodiness several times.

"Are you done?" Zhao Zeyong asked gently.

Rong Youtang took advantage of the trend and walked towards King Qing: "Report to Your Highness: Except for a small part of the [-] shi grains from Ganzhou and Taizhou that got wet and moldy, the rest have been stored in the warehouse."

"Very good." Zhao Zeyong wanted to say some thoughtful gossip, but he couldn't speak because his younger brother was present.

Zhao Zening took the initiative to ask: "Brother Rong, the imperial court will open Enke in June, how are you preparing? Surely you will be able to enter high school?"

Rong Youtang hurriedly shook his head and said "the knowledge is superficial".

After Zhao Zening encouraged Rong Youtang, he asked curiously: "Third brother, the dereliction of duty officer was only dismissed? Why didn't he beheaded?" With his arms hanging, he wandered to Rong Youtang's side: Momo A few times, flicking the pen holder, playing with the jade paperweight again, looking extremely boring.

Recalling Guo Da's instructions, Rong Youtang hurriedly evaded without showing any signs, and stayed away from the book case, but it aroused King Qing's doubtful attention: What are you standing so far away for?

"Shi Xuelin entered Beijing under the one-month deadline, and there was Pingnan Marquis Libao. His father dismissed him and never hired him. This is considered a heavy punishment." Zhao Zeyong patiently explained to his younger brother, and urged: "While the sky is still bright, You go back in the carriage now."

"Can't we go back together?" Zhao Zening became playful, building up the paperweights one by one with one hand.

Zhao Zeyong frowned, and said: "If you are really bored, you can find Xiao Jiu to chat with your fourth brother and play chess."

"Sister Huang is very difficult to get along with, I dare not go." Zhao Zening was blunt, and said with regret: "Xiao Jiu has missed a lot of homework due to his injury and is busy with schoolwork. How can I invite him to play as an older brother?"

In the end, Zhao Zening touched the splint, with a painful look on his face, and gasped in annoyance: "It hurts a little, I guess it was bumped on the road. Third brother, I may have to live in Beiying for a few days."