He planted peonies in the Tang Dynasty

The two of them followed the purple-clothed young man into the camp bearing their first and last names, and what they caught up with was a grand hunt that had been going on for five days.

King Ruyang not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a good temperament, and he also has a well-known hobby in the court and the public. He is good at shooting and hunting.Autumn hunting in Hama Mausoleum has always been popular, but this year, the elders such as Zhizun and King Qi are getting old, and the princes and grandchildren in the East Palace and the Ten Kings' mansion are involved in disputes over the evaluation and appointment of officials. , still do not forget to enjoy.

In the first two days, the cavalry used deer whistles to imitate the calls of male deer, attracted the deer, and rode their horses to surround them; ; And what is going on now is hunting.

When it comes to hunting, the atmosphere reaches its climax, drumming horns, horseshoes, archery, and shouting mix, shaking the mountains and fields, and all the outstanding qualities of a man, such as bravery, wisdom, endurance, dominance, and determination, are all brought into full play to the extreme.

Based on this, the elders look for a good son-in-law, and the young girls have endless dreams because of this, and even the royal relatives choose their talents according to this.

For those noble people who want to hide their hearts and don't want to manipulate the official examination, but only want to live in Chang'an comfortably, they are more than happy to accompany them.Of course, there are also many people like Gu Yue, Pei Yan, and Xu Qing who just joined after receiving their friends and seemed unable to vent their feelings.

Su An and Gu Yue went to the camp to pay homage to the prince, changed into hunting robes with narrow sleeves and round collar, and then followed the servants to the stables to choose a mount.

Both of them were shocked by King Ruyang's astonishing appearance.Su An turned his back and swallowed a mouthful of saliva: "Eighteen, from a closer look, his skin is like jade, so beautiful." Gu Yue pulled out a black horse: "I can see it."

The Shesheng priest who was in charge of teaching next to him was winding the string for them. Hearing this, the muscles in his arms twitched.

Su An smiled and said: "What are you looking at, Mister?" She Sheng turned his face away: "It's nothing." Su An said: "It's nothing, you always stare at my precious bow?" She Sheng was taken aback, then turned to Gu Yue Salute and start teaching skills.

This strong and beautiful mahogany bow was seized from the Khitan camp after Guo Yiping was transferred to the deputy guard of Beiting. It was specially used to train women to draw the bow and lean on the string and aim at the bull's-eye. Unless it is used properly, it is impossible to shoot to death prey.

"There are two important points in posture. First draw the bow and then lean on the string. You must be decisive and steady. It is best to achieve an even speed and be in place at one time. You can't pull randomly with your eyes closed like this, you can't..." She Sheng said, but Not finished.

A gust of cool wind blew past his ears. At that moment, Su An drew his bow and leaned on the string, took a little aim, and fired an arrow, which hit the bull's-eye.

Gu Yue laughed and applauded: "Good archery skills!" She Sheng silently pulled out the arrow from the wooden rake and bowed.

Normally, even a warrior would use his fingers to pull the string, otherwise it would be easy to get strangled, but Su An didn't have to.As long as it is a string, in Su An's hands, a little bit of energy can reveal its character, without exception.

After they had warmed up, the drums thumped and the Shesheng beckoned, and they were arranged to go to the forest farm on the left.The targets on the field were dozens of sika deer, and they were coordinated with Pei Yan's midfielder and Xu Qing's right fielder.

Every half an hour, the field will be cleared and the cavalry will be replaced. Only in this way can every family have a chance to fight.

Su An jumped on the back of the horse, turned around and shouted: "Eighteen, follow me!" Gu Yue was not to be outdone: "Okay!" So, one black and one white, put down the book and the piano, and galloped at the end of the autumn field, chasing the wind. , accompanied by Qingying.

Su An carried sixteen arrows on his shoulder, while Gu Yue held the whistle for training the dog and Qing Cang, and was responsible for driving the herd of deer together during the run.In the same team, there are other sons and female officials in men's clothes, all of them are high-spirited.

They were all ready to go, and they met five or six people who returned in triumph one after another, including the Wu family who had inquired about the Beixuan envoy, etc., riding eagles and calling dogs, surrounded by cavalry, where the cloaks passed by, flower petals swirled, The golden horns sounded together.

"Look at the flag!"

"Open the bow!"

People control horses, falcons walk in the sky, and dogs run on the ground. A scene of vigorous competition began amidst long-awaited calls.

The bright sunshine swayed wantonly, and the soldiers in the battalion shouted the language of hunting—falcons strike at the same time!Talk about martial arts!

"Shoot arrows!"

Rolling yellow sand.

In front of Su An, a light shadow suddenly jumped, he leaned on the bowstring, put his face on his thumb, and aimed at...

The arrow grazed the deer's neck.

Su An took another arrow and aimed again.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, the deer's eyes were like amber with the warmth of spring and the coolness of winter, emitting a fascinating aura.Su An was stunned, and a thought flashed, wouldn't this hunt be just like the official examination in the city.

He fired fifteen arrows in a row, and none of them touched the deer hair.

The applause became louder and louder, and the drums were as dense as rain.Horseshoes slammed, sand and rocks flew, and in an instant, the scattered deer were driven from the left to the middle.Twenty riders in the squadron, twenty riders in the right team, staggered left and right, racing past again and again.

Su An left the arena without saying a word, without disturbing Gu Yue, tied up the horse in the forest, leaning against the big tree to let in the cool breeze.

How could he bear to see that group of docile and lovely sika deer being cornered by the hawks and dogs to the point where they had nowhere to escape?He made people have good luck, and over and over again, he played Nanbu's free feather tunes like a paradise.

The competition was still going on intensely. The hunters on the left died down, but the squadron and the right team, several young military officers, rode the wind and shot tirelessly. Under the urging of the audience, they were like a crossbow loaded, showing their edge to their heart's content.

People shouted and neighed like a raging fire.

"The time has come, Mingjin!"

Half an hour later, the hunt changed.

"Squadron, hit eight teams!"

"The right team, eight teams!"

King Ruyang sat on the high platform, smiled gracefully, and lazily nodded his goose feather fan.Although the competition is fierce, the results are still not very fruitful compared to before. I don't know if it is God's will, the right team and the squadron even ended in a draw.

The man who got hit by the arrow gallops in the arena, enjoying the glory, as if he has no regrets in this life and can die at any time.

Who saw again, just before they went into battle, they were all poets and literati in green clothes and ribbons, who couldn't put down their books.

The award ceremony ended, it was the end of the application period, the [-]th day was about to pass, the sky turned red, and everything gradually became quiet.

Su An was soloing Miaoyun, listening to the joyful songs and laughing, immersed in his own interest, suddenly, his ears moved.He felt a different movement than before, and he heard everything, except for the sound of human footsteps, there were other spirit beasts.

"Asu."

When Gu Yue blew the deer whistle and returned to the forest, he was covered in dust, holding a red rope in his hand, leading three little deer cubs.Su An got up with a grunt, and said: "Eighteen." Gu Yue squatted down, and picked the cocklebur on the back for the deer.

Su An had never seen such a creature.

The limbs are long and slender, the fur is as soft as snow flakes, especially the eyes, revealing purity and tranquility, as if as long as it is still blinking, the leaves will not wither, the autumn flowers will not wither, and Chang'an City will never have winter.

After hunting and searching the mountains, someone captured these cubs and gave them to King Ruyang as auspicious omens.Gu Yue advised King Ruyang that this thing can be used for the imperial examination in the next year and the deer crowing banquet in ten thousand years, so he begged for them.

Su An had an idea, and really played the tune of "Deer Crying" in the Book of Songs to tease the little deer.Gu Yue smiled wryly and said: "For them, I was almost slandered to death by the prince's staff." Su An played three times before letting go of his luck.

In the city, bells and drums rang.

"Thank you for coming forward to mediate the dispute between Zhuxi and Yimen School of Music today." Su An said, "I have made up my mind. When the business of Maoyantang is stabilized, I will take Gu'er and four people south to open the Mudanfang. Go to Yangzhou and Jiangzhou."

On the way home, both of them walked.Gu Yue carried a mahogany bow, a jade bone fan, and a pipa, while Su An led the deer.

Gu Yue said: "I was going to ask you about this." Su An said: "What?" Gu Yue shrugged his shoulders: "Do you still like this bow?" Gu Yue's No.20 Jiuli.

"I've always wanted to say something to apologize to you." Gu Yue said, "It's just that it's really hard to say. A new temple has been built near the Liyuan. It has three floors, painted walls, and glazed tiles, and can accommodate 800 people. "

"Qing told me a long time ago." Su An said, "Eighteen, I didn't leave for you, not just for you."

Under the setting sun, the figure is long and slanted.

Gu Yue looked calm.Su An floated forward and said: "I decided to go south with you, not only because I was greedy for your thirty gifts, but also because, I promised Nan that I would let the art of five-stringed music be passed on." to the Southlands."

Gu Yue said: "Think about it, if I go to Jiangnan, I will probably never be transferred back to Chang'an." Su An said: "I understand, but I just think that you should also remind Pei Lang not to get involved so deeply in party disputes." Gu Yue said: "A Su, you are wrong about this. You don't understand." Su An smiled and said: "Okay, then I don't understand, I am a happy person."

Sometimes, Su An felt that Gu Yue's worries were too far away, so that he lived like Qu Zi in a peaceful and prosperous world.Fortunately, the Gu Yueyi in his eyes was a charming girl who rose up against the wind in Longmen Mountain, and she would never accept it, let alone jump into the river.

"Eighteen, can I ask in advance..." Su An couldn't help but said, "What is the No. 30 gift?"

"No." "The jade I gave you, why haven't I seen you wearing it yet, shouldn't it be given to Mr. Cao?" Have you made a sound in your hand?" "He has the ability."

……

At the end of the hunting, it happened to be the day when the official examination was completed, and the atmosphere of the fifteen realms in the world was awe-inspiring, and each returned to his or her duties.

The rules of this examination are so strict that they have never been seen before, such as the loud bell that rings before the arrival of winter, from the officials of the frontiers, the government of the third rank, down to the variegated color, the common people all over the world , all awake for it.

Zhang Changfu, the censor Zhongcheng, was also the envoy of the southern election; Li Bin, the governor, moved to Jiangnan Road to interview the envoy;

At the same time, Gu Yue issued an ultimatum requesting him to be the governor of Jiangzhou in the next year, which was actually promoted and demoted secretly, and passed without any hindrance.

Officials are successful and the system is established.

Soon, however, a frost and snow fell in Chang'an.

It is said that Li Linfu is a means of ghosts and ghosts. I do not know where he got the evidence of corruption and bribery from Wang Yuanyan, the governor of Weizhou. He impeached Yan Ling on the grounds that his wife was Yan Ling's ex-wife.

At the beginning of November, Yan Ling demoted the governor of Luozhou.

Zhang Jiuling and Pei Yaoqing, two disciples of the Zhongshu School, were dismissed from the title of Zhizhengshi because of their efforts to protect Yanling and angered Li Longji. Also, because of the same style of work, they still prevented Li Linfu's recommended Niu Xianke from being promoted to an official position, and offended the saint again. Yan.

At the end of November, Zhang Jiuling demoted the governor of Jingzhou, and Li Linfu was awarded the title of Zhongshuling and a bachelor of Jixiandian, and a national history.

A monstrous wave swept away from Chengtianmen Street in the imperial city from north to south, the sky was dark and the sky was dark, affecting countless people.

It was night, Pingkang was covered with frost and snow, and in the small courtyard of Mudanfang, a young man with a sweat towel on his shoulders hurried into the courtyard, holding a piece of paper in his hand, and shouted, "Young master, the official!" The news from Dongtang has arrived."

"Understood." Su An stood under the hall, and answered calmly, "Go to Huilang, everything is fine here."

At this moment, the study in Gu's residence was brightly lit.

Layers of rippling heat waves emerged from the edge of the charcoal brazier.Outside the window, the cold wind beat against the evergreen leaves, making a whistling sound.

Gu Yue stepped on the round stool and removed the books from the shelf one by one, while Ji Yun and Gu Bo sat on the felt.

"As you all know, in this reform of the imperial examination and examination system, Mr. Zhang Ge and Mr. Pei Ge are like twin kingfishers, sacrificing their own feathers to protect the last batch of good trees in the imperial court." Gu Yue turned his back to the two, Continue to read and organize, "However, some officials, seeing that the wind is about to turn, hurried to find another asylum. Instead, they are not humble and think they have taken advantage of it."

"Crack" with a loud noise.

With a loud bang, volumes of "The Analects of Confucius" were thrown on the table.

Ji Yun's eyelashes trembled, and he saw that the bamboo slips were all in pieces.Uncle Gu sat upright without making a sound.Ji Yun quickly rolled up his sleeves, picking up the golden and jade words that fell on the ground.

"Ji Changting, I'm talking about you."

Ji Yun paused.

Gu Yue's tone was cold: "How did they learn about the corruption of the governor of Weizhou? You think that no one in the world knows about it." Ji Yun threw away the bamboo in his hand, his eyes flushed: "If you want to survive, you have to find the way." Gu Yue said : "I just ask if it is you." Ji Yun replied: "The general trend is not my fault." Gu Yue said: "Okay, if this is the case, this is not my forcing you, but the path you chose yourself , it doesn’t matter, everyone has his own ambitions, it’s nothing more than a normal thing.”

Ji Yun choked with sobs, and raised his face again, although there was no trace of sullenness in Gu Yue's willow-leaf eyes, it made his heart palpitate even more.