The Legend of the Long Room in the Red Mansion

Yingchun went to beg Ning Shan to learn how to ride a horse and was approved. Ning Shan personally went to Baijun Garden to choose a batch of young Dawan horses for Yingchun and Daiyu.Daiyu asked Yingchun to pick first, but Yingchun was not too polite and wanted to take the pale golden one first. Daiyu hesitated for a long time among the bay red horse and the silver-white pony with only four hooves as black as ink. He couldn't love, and while he was struggling, Xichun, who heard the news, snatched the bright bay red horse, so he didn't have to worry about it.

The horse trainer girl that Daiyu had admired before was also found. Ning Shan took a closer look and saw that the girl was about 23 or [-] years old. She was different from the white and flawless skin of the women in the palace. A few whitening scars could be seen. Although his face was normal, his eyes were cold and natural, so bright that they seemed to be able to shine.Daiyu and Yingchun had never seen such a heroic woman before, they were busy looking up and down, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

The horse trainer knelt down to greet her generously. Ning Shan called out and asked, "Where are you from? Why are you proficient in riding?" In this era, there are not many women who can ride horses. Most of those who accompanied the army and grew up in the wild, but those who were pampered in Beijing had never seen a horse.

The horse taming girl said bluntly: "This servant is from a military household, and my father used to raise horses for the imperial army. Because the emperor mourned the rebellion in the previous dynasty, the military horse used was domesticated by the father of the slave. The father of the servant was also beaten as a traitor, and he wanted to kill all the family members. Fortunately, the father of the servant worked hard. Several generals in the imperial army valued him and kept him. However, although the death penalty was spared, the crime of living was inevitable. The father was punished by the castration, and the slaves and mother also went to work in the court." Hearing this, Ning Shan understood that the father of the horse trainer was angered by the former emperor, and her family became palace slaves. He specialized in his profession, and was selected by the eunuch who was in charge of the horse supervisor, so he continued to do his old job in another place.His daughter also worked in the Shangsi Academy, and learned an outstanding riding skill over time.

Yingchun and Daiyu had never heard of such a thing before, and they couldn't help but say with sympathy: "Brother Huang, their family has been wronged a lot. Man-made rebellion, what does it have to do with the horses they ride? The one who raises the horses is even more so. Bad luck."

The horse trainer laughed lightly, and said: "Your Majesty overthrew the former court, and you have already avenged the slave and his family. Now that the princess and the princess have taken a fancy to the slave, and let the slave teach riding, it is supreme It's an honor."

Daiyu asked curiously, "You don't want to rehabilitate your father?"

The horse trainer said indifferently: "Everyone is dead, so what's the use of having a name?"

Yingchun sympathized: "Do you still have other family members? Is your mother still there? Do you have brothers? If... why don't you let them go out of the palace..."

The Goddess of Horse Taming was sad: "The slave's mother became ill from overwork, and died within a few years of entering the palace. As for the family... I dare not lie to Your Majesty. Back then, the slave's father knew that a catastrophe was imminent, and entrusted someone to take away his infant brother. , I just don’t know where I am now.”

Ning Shan simply said: "You just have to teach the princess and princess how to ride horses. If they want to travel on horses in the future, you will follow and serve them. I sent someone to look for your little brother, but I can't guarantee that I will find it."

The horse trainer was so grateful that she fell to the ground and kowtowed, "Your Majesty is so kind, I can't repay you."

Yingchun woke her up, called her closer and asked, "What's your name?"

The horse trainer girl said with some embarrassment: "The maidservant's mother is also from a military family. Since she was a child, she admired General Xiaolie Hua Mulan the most, so she borrowed the name of General Mulan's boudoir and named the maidservant Xin Yi."

Ning Shan was confused when she heard this: "I thought your mother admired Hua Mulan, so she called you Mulan, or Lanmu, Lanhua, Muhua, etc. Why did you bring up Xinyi again?"

Yingchun and Daiyu covered their lips together and smiled coquettishly: "This originally borrowed the name of General Mulan, and changed the order to use it as Magnolia flower. Isn't the other name of the flower is Xinyi?"

Ning Shan coughed dryly: "You guys talk, I'm going to approve the memorial." Hell flowers should be flowers, how many names do you need for a flower?God bother! !

Yingchun and Daiyu's laughter sent Ning Shan all the way. Xin Yi, the horse trainer, was surprised. She thought that the emperor was cruel, especially when she heard that the Taizu of this dynasty was the famous "God of War" in the army. He has killed countless enemies and is a vicious and violent person, but unexpectedly he is so young and handsome, and looks very gentle. The princess and the princess laughed in front of him. Build your own steps.

Ning Shan, who went back to review the memorial, plunged into the court affairs until the moon was in the sky. Originally, she was aroused by Yingchun today and wanted to go riding a horse, but unexpectedly she was so busy at this time.Ning Shan, who walked out of the Qianqing Palace with a stretched waist, couldn't help sighing. When she used to listen to operas with her grandmother, there would often be sung private visits by emperors from all dynasties. They walked around the streets in ordinary people's clothes, either to punish corrupt officials or to teach them a lesson. What a comfort for a heartbroken man.Even those two ministers from the previous dynasty who could hold banquets at different times, why are they so busy when it's his turn to take over the position?If things go on like this, he will probably only be able to relax for a while every year when he celebrates the New Year's birthday and worships his ancestors. Unfortunately, he is the founding emperor, and there is nothing to sacrifice at all...

With such a calculation, this year's autumn macaque is very necessary.Royal hunting activities have been going on for hundreds of years, and it is not limited to autumn, it can be hunted in all seasons, but it is called differently.It is usually called hunting in spring, hunting in summer, hunting in autumn, hunting in autumn, and hunting in winter.Ning Shan decided on Qiuji, but unlike the previous emperors who only did it for hunting and entertainment, it was for the purpose of strengthening the northern frontier defense.

Although the Northern Xinjiang area has been suppressed by General Li for a while, it is difficult to guarantee that it will continue to be peaceful. After becoming the throne, Ning Shan basically has little chance to go to the conquest. Set up a place not far from them, on the one hand, the officers and men who operate the business will be brought to the vast grassland, and they will learn riding and archery as well as hard work, so as to maintain the traditional qualities of bravery, fighting and simplicity and hard work; The opportunity of the grand military parade deterred the barbarians who were about to move, let them see that the soldiers of the Central Plains never forget the danger and are always ready, and dispelled their thoughts of taking advantage of loopholes and taking advantage of them.

The Ministry of Industry presented a map of the whole country. After reading it carefully, Ning Shan chose a paddock with deep forests and lush water and grass bordering the Mongolian tribe.If you hunt here, it is easy for the patriarchs of the grassland tribes to see the majesty of the Central Plains army and play a deterrent role.As for the civil servants who were very worried, all the tribes knew whether the emperor would have evil intentions and attack together. Ning Shan expressed contempt: "If they dare to come, they don't have to go back." He was his defeated general, not to mention that since he went to Qiuji, the generals would definitely bring them with them, and General Li would station troops near the left. If a war really broke out, the two generals would have a chance Join forces to kill the enemy again.

General Li, who was stationed outside the Great Wall, was also very excited when he received the news that Beijing was coming to hunt, so he called his generals and said: "Your Majesty wants to go here for autumn hunting. First, let the comrades in Beijing practice riding and shooting, and second, to frighten the north of the Great Wall. Barbarian, let's cheer up and show off my imperial power."

Jia Lian, as the prince of the army, was also honored to be present. Hearing this, he was shocked and said, "Brother Huang is here now? A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. This place is in a mess, and small groups of barbarians come to harass him from time to time. Why is Brother Huang here?" not dangerous?"

A young general Jia Lian didn't know his name and didn't know much about his official position, but he didn't seem to have a very high status. Go around, if you don't open your eyes, it's just for us to use it to make meritorious deeds and offer prisoners before the emperor."

Jia Zhen, as Jia Lian's personal soldier and cousin, also followed into the handsome tent, trying her best to suppress the trembling of her legs at this time: "Generals, just tell me, what will our prince do if we really fight?" Jia Lian that day The one with the army is the rank of supervising the army. It sounds like this job should be to monitor the army and generals, but before leaving Beijing, Jia Lian found someone to supplement his common sense. Control, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to conduct military communication, food and grass preparation, strategic layout and other exchanges with the general.If the world is in turmoil, it is necessary to monitor the generals on the frontier to prevent them from taking advantage of the geographical advantage to make friends with foreign bandits and take the opportunity to rebel.

Jia Lian became paralyzed before he finished listening: "I can't do this job. I know nothing about tactics, strategy, food, and transportation. I also monitor the frontier generals to prevent rebellion. Hehe, my eldest brother was born in the frontier generals." Ah, he ascended the throne without deliberately rebelling, and the generals under him seem to be unaware, and no one knows better than me, who should I spy on, I..."

Jia Zhen can only accompany him, hehe, Northern Xinjiang is Ning Shan's old base, and the generals here have spent more time with Ning Shan than Jia Lian, and they know Ning Shan better than Jia Lian. My younger brother was here to deliver the food, and he struggled so hard that he couldn't get two splashes.As for the hundred-man guard who accompanied Jia Lian, there were even people like him, and it was hard to judge what quality the others were.

General Li was well aware of Jia Lian's intentions, but he was very troubled about how to deal with this burden. It is said that in order to make military achievements, at least he had to do some facts. Even if he didn't go to the battlefield, the supervisor had to transport food and grass, but this Even riding a horse for a long distance is a problem, if you ask him to transport grain, I'm afraid that there will be a large space on the grain cart for him.It's even more unreliable on the battlefield. If you can't draw a bow and can't swing a gun, you don't need anyone to aim and chop at him. As long as the enemy's army is galloping over, the ground vibration can knock him off his horse.

When the whole army was having a headache about how to open the back door for Jia Lian, His Majesty, who is considerate, personally provided a solution.After the generals discussed it, they unanimously recommended Jia Lian to set up the paddock. This job was extremely simple, as long as the area was circled and the herd of beasts were driven in, and there was no time limit, as long as it was completed before the arrival of the large troops from Beijing.

Jia Lian also felt that this idea was much better than that of supervising the army. Although the wild beasts are fierce, he still has guards, so he will not be bitten, so he patted his chest and assured him: "This matter is left to the king, and it will be handled well." Now, everyone will share the merits, and I will take full responsibility for the faults.”

General Li raised his eyebrows and mocked: "It's nothing to discriminate between credit and merit. As long as the prince doesn't fall off the horse, feeding himself to the wild beasts is a great achievement."

All the generals laughed together: "That's right, it is my great credit that the prince can stand in front of His Majesty with his whole beard and tail."

Jia Lian cupped his hands awkwardly, and said weakly after being ridiculed: "Then I won't waste everyone's time, so let's practice...to save my life."