Concentricity

The next day was the long spear competition. Mo Jinyan had practiced the Shaolin stick technique before, and the long spear and the long stick have similarities, so after practicing the long spear, there was no sense of disobedience, and he quickly found the feeling.Winning is expected.

On the third day of the card knife competition, Mo Jinyan encountered a setback. In the last round of the competition, he lost. Although the loss was not ugly, it was indeed a loss.The opponent is a Lianjiazi who has been practicing swords since he was born. His sword skills are quite good. With the rattan card, he competed with Mo Jinyan for nearly an hour. This is the last competition of the day, and the competitions of the rest are over. , all gathered outside the competition field.

The card sword is the most important martial art in the army, because the sword is the most basic weapon when killing the enemy on the battlefield, so this competition is actually the most important competition.The moves of the knife are not as wide open and close as the spear, but they are also quite thrilling, with danger hidden everywhere.

Mo Jinyan competed continuously for a whole day, and this competition lasted for nearly an hour. This was the first time he had fought with a knife for such a long time, and his wrist was already a little sore, so in the end, he was hit hard by the opponent's blow. During the cut, his wrist felt sore, and the knife almost fell out of his hand.

Zhong Yong yelled to stop outside the court, because this competition was too long and it was getting late, the two people on the court were already sweating profusely, with white steam coming out of their heads.

"I don't think there is any need to continue this competition. The outcome has already been decided, and Liao Fang won. Mo Jinyan, do you have any objections?" Zhong Yong looked at Mo Jinyan.

Mo Jinyan's face was flushed because of excessive force. Although he was unwilling to admit defeat, the opponent had indeed gained a slight advantage just now, and he obviously had shortcomings.He looked up and looked around, and everyone held their breath, waiting for his answer.The sky was already dark, and the night wind was gradually picking up. He nodded his head: "Everything is according to Master Zhong's arrangement."

All of a sudden everyone began to discuss, and Zhuang Xu couldn't stand it anymore: "Master Zhong, did you make a mistake? Mo Jinyan obviously didn't lose, and the competition should continue."

Zhong Yong squinted at him: "Mo Jinyan himself agrees, what objection do you have?"

Mo Jinyan thought to himself, it doesn't matter if you say this, but it will make Liao Fang unable to step down. It is clear that he is slightly better than him, and it is as if he let him go.Then he said loudly: "It is true that I lost just now. I almost lost my sword with that move just now. In terms of sword skills, brother Liao is better than me. Mo is not good at learning skills. I will ask brother Liao for advice next time." .” After speaking, he saluted Liao Fang very gracefully.

This time Zhuang Xu had nothing to say, and the audience off the court inevitably whispered to each other, but this time, they praised him more than he could say.

Zhong Yong nodded with a smile. Mo Jinyan's words were very measured, frank and upright, which is what a gentleman does, and this will also win him more respect: "Okay, that's the end of today's competition. The first name is Liao Fang, and the second name is Mo Jinyan. There will be a bow and arrow competition tomorrow, everyone will go back to eat and have a good rest, looking forward to everyone's hundred-step piercing technique."

The people dispersed slowly, and Meng Changling still handed Mo Jinyan his robe.Mo Jinyan put on his clothes, and then walked to Zhuang Xu who was kicking stones with his head down: "I'm sorry, brother Xu, I didn't win today, I made you lose face." Losing today is probably the worst feeling It's not himself, but Zhuang Xu.

Zhuang Xu raised his head and patted the back of his head: "What do you say, there is nothing to be sorry for brother, practice hard in the future, and you must beat that kid."

Mo Jinyan laughed: "That goes without saying, not only must you beat him, but you must also beat brother."

Zhuang Xu laughed, clapping his knuckles, "I've been waiting for a long time."

Meng Changling followed behind, watching the two brothers chatting and laughing enviously, unable to get in the way, thought for a while and said, "Brother Jinyan, I'll go get you and Mr. Zhuang dinner first."

Zhuang Xu remembered something: "Meng Changling, go eat by yourself first, I will take Xiaoyan to take a bath first, and I will ask the kitchen to cook two other side dishes later."

"Oh, then I'll go first." Meng Changling nodded, and walked towards the kitchen with some disappointment.

Zhuang Xu patted Mo Jinyan on the shoulder: "Let's go, go take a shower at my place, I've already asked someone to prepare hot water."

Mo Jinyan originally wanted to go to the kitchen to get some hot water for a casual wash after dinner, but the conditions in the army were harsh, so there was really nothing to be particular about.But hearing what Zhuang Xu said, he couldn't help but feel his heart beat up again, and his legs and feet followed Zhuang Xu involuntarily.

Hundred households have their own barracks, so they don't have to share the house with other people, so they have a private space.Mo Jinyan knew that Zhuang Xu had his own barracks, but he seldom went there. One was that he was very busy with training, and the other was that he was afraid that the robes would gossip, so this was his second visit.

Zhuang Xu's barracks are as simple and neat as the barracks of all soldiers, with only one bed and one table.There is a large bathtub in the middle of the room, and it looks very warm with hot air inside.

Zhuang Xu walked over to test the water temperature: "It's just right, those people can still do things, okay, take off your clothes and wash." After speaking, he went to light the oil lamp on the table.

Looking at his posture, Mo Jinyan doesn't seem to intend to leave, the room is empty, there is not even a screen to block the wind, and the bathtub is placed in the center so big.Mo Jinyan hesitated for a moment: "Brother Xu, go and do other things first, I'll come out after washing."

Zhuang Xu was looking for clothes for him, turned around and gave him a sideways glance: "I have nothing else to do, you just wash yours."

Mo Jinyan stood still, just looked at Zhuang Xu with an embarrassed smile.

Zhuang Xu put down his clothes: "I don't have what I have on you?"

Mo Jinyan walked over and pushed Zhuang Xu: "Brother Xu, brother, you go out first, I'll wash it soon. By the way, you go to cook first, I'm hungry, I think I can eat right away."

Zhuang Xu shook his head and walked out: "Okay, I'll go to the kitchen to have a look first, don't worry, let's soak for a while. When you were injured, I didn't see anything on your body."

The last sentence was like thunder, and he couldn't say anything. He felt like crying, but could this be regarded as a reward for the world?

As soon as Zhuang Xu went out, Mo Jinyan hurriedly locked the door, took off his clothes, stepped into the bucket, and buried himself in the warm hot water, with only his nostrils above the water.What he was thinking about was the scene when he rescued Yu Simian at that time. At that time, it was about the same season as now, and the night breeze was cool. He undressed Yu Simian, bandaged the wound, and used white wine to cool him down.

Thinking of the scene of stealing Yu Simian, he couldn't help laughing, he was really daring back then, he could do such a thing.Because of being silly in the water, happy bubbles appeared on the surface of the water.Thinking of the later Chunmeng, and the experience of Yu Simian helping her on the boat, she couldn't help but blushed and her breathing became heavy.He quietly stretched out his hand to touch the bottom, it was already swollen, he hesitated whether to continue...

There was a knock on the door suddenly, and the other person asked while knocking on the door: "Zhuang Xu, are you in the room? Why didn't I see you go to dinner tonight?"

Mo Jinyan was startled, and quickly put down his hands. He recognized the voice of Lord Qianhu Zhong Yong, he hesitated for a moment, and replied: "Master Zhong, my brother has gone to the kitchen."

It was quiet outside for a while, and asked, "Is Mo Jinyan inside?"

"Yes."

There were footsteps outside the door, and it seemed that they had left.Mo Jinyan had no other thoughts, and the water started to get cold, so he hurriedly scrubbed and came out.

While pouring water, he saw Zhuang Xu coming back with a food box, followed by Zhong Yong.

"Master Zhong, Brother Xu."

Zhuang Xu ignored Zhong Yong who was behind him, and just said to Mo Jin with a smile, "Did you wash? Wipe your hair and come to eat. I asked the kitchen to make sweet-scented osmanthus scallops and braised fish, both of which you like. "Speaking, he took out the dishes in the food box one by one and put them on the table.

Zhong Yong also put the food box in his hand on the table, and took out the dishes: "Let's eat together with your brothers."

Mo Jinyan looked at the dishes that Zhong Yong brought out. Roasted duck with chestnuts, pan-fried river eel, and boiled shrimp balls were Zhuang Xu's usual favorite dishes, and he became suspicious. Could it be that Mr. Zhong and Brother Xu have the same tastes?

Zhuang Xu said coldly: "Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for your love. I'm afraid we brothers can't bear it. Please move back to your own barracks."

Mo Jinyan didn't know what was going on, how dare Brother Xu be so rude to Mr. Zhong, he couldn't help but sweat for him.

Zhong Yong smiled and said: "Zhuang Xu, are you still angry about the fact that I judged Mo Jinyan to lose just now?"

Zhuang Xu angrily ignored him, and just said to Mo Jinyan, "Xiaoyan is here to eat."

Mo Jinyan was a little soldier, sandwiched between two adults, a little at a loss.Zhong Yong didn't sit down, how dare he sit down.I had no choice but to say: "Brother Xu, I am indeed the one who lost today. Liao Fang's last blow almost knocked out my sword. If the competition continues, my sword will definitely fall. Fortunately, Master Zhong called Stop, the winner will be decided, and my face will be saved."

Zhuang Xu looked at Mo Jinyan seriously: "Really?"

Mo Jinyan said with some embarrassment: "It's true. Brother Xu, I'm not good at learning, so I'll embarrass Brother Xu."

Zhuang Xu didn't say anything else, picked up his chopsticks, sat down and said, "Let's eat."

Zhong Yong spontaneously sat on Zhuang Xu's left, and Mo Jinyan walked across to sit down.

Zhong Yong took out a small jug of wine and filled it up for each of the three people: "It's cold, drink some wine." Drinking casually is forbidden in the army, but here Zhong Yong is the boss, he takes the initiative to drink, and others will naturally drink. There is nothing to say.

Zhong Yong picked up his chopsticks and picked up a shrimp ball for Zhuang Xu, and said: "But Liao Fang has learned sword skills for more than ten years, and Mo Jinyan just got started. Losing to him is not a shame. Within half a year, Liao Fang will definitely not be ashamed." I will be your opponent again."

Mo Jinyan was a little surprised. As a thousand households, Zhong Yong actually knew the background of an ordinary soldier. It was a bit surprising.But these words seemed to be comforting himself and Zhuang Xu, so he nodded: "Thank you, Mr. Zhong, for your reminder."

Zhong Yong picked up the wine glass: "Tomorrow is the last day of competition. In order to wish Mo Jinyan the victory tomorrow, let's have a drink."

Mo Jinyan obediently picked up the wine glass, Zhuang Xu dawdled for a while, then brought the wine glass too, Zhong Yong took the initiative to clink the glass, and drank it all in one gulp.Zhuang Xu also raised his head and drank the whole glass of wine, and said to Mo Jinyan: "There will be a competition tomorrow, so drink less."

Mo Jinyan nodded and took a sip.

Zhong Yong smiled and said: "It's nothing important, just get drunk and sleep well. Besides, what can this little wine do to prevent you from getting a good night's sleep? You can also drink some more." Pour another cup for Zhuang Xu.

Zhuang Xu ignored Zhong Yong, and just brought some food for Mo Jinyan: "Eat more, go back and sleep well after eating, brother will wait for you to get the first name tomorrow."

Mo Jinyan could only nod his head and concentrate on eating.