Self-cultivation after the cannon fodder

After seeing off Zhu Guang and Zhu Xiuyong, Zhu Sining couldn't lift his spirits for a while, and was listless in everything he did.

"Your Highness," Xiao Yiming asked with a smile, "Recently, a new batch of vernacular books has entered the library, do you want to take a look?"

Without raising his head, Zhu Sining continued to draw circles on the paper in a boring way: "It's not very interesting, it's too old-fashioned."

Xiao Yiming pushed several arithmetic puzzle-solving books over again: "Then what about these?"

Zhu Sining glanced at it, then hung down again: "I've seen it all."

Still unhurried, Xiao Yiming returned to the shelf, pushed these books one by one, and searched again.

Every time he took out a book, he read the preface and table of contents carefully first, and then quickly read the contents inside.

"Isn't Master Xiao busy?" Zhu Sining was a little puzzled. Recently, Zong Qihao didn't know what he was busy with. There were many meetings and meetings all day long. He was able to come to the library of the Imperial Academy because of Zong Qihao's ride.

Now Zong Qihao is having a meeting with several elders, and Xiao Yiming is leisurely arranging the books here instead of helping to make records. This is very inconsistent with the training route for future capable ministers.

"Busy," Xiao Yiming replied with a smile, "My recent task is to sort out all the books on customs and customs related to foreigners in the library."

"What are you doing to organize these?" Zhu Sining flipped through the collection of books in the library, and many things in it were outdated and didn't have much reference value.

Xiao Yiming didn't understand either, but this was the task ordered by his superiors, so he just did it.

"It should be for the transportation of luggage on the border. It can be used to open up new routes."

For so many years, there has been a fixed and safe route for baggage transportation, and there is no need to deliberately develop a new route.There is nothing left and right, I wish Sining to help filter out some useful reference books.

"I almost forgot that His Royal Highness grew up on the border, and he knows more about these things than books." Xiao Yiming said, patted his head, and ran to the table to get a pen and paper, "I'll just ask His Highness, so You don’t have to run around like headless chickens.”

Zhu Sining waved his hand: "No, no, I don't know much about some of them, I just heard people say them."

Xiao Yiming asked something, and then asked: "Like this, Prince Qin's sons are patrolling the border with the army, what will His Highness do alone in the Qin-Wang Mansion on the border?"

Zhu Sining recalled: "Usually I can't get up in the morning, I have to sleep until late, and I don't get up until near noon, and I go out for a walk. I didn't go back until the evening when my elder brother and father came back from patrolling. "

Walking around the streets, fighting cocks and walking dogs, doing everything except business.

Xiao Yiming laughed: "Is it the same now, Your Highness?"

"Sleeping time is still the same as before, and I eat a lot more. When it comes to having fun, it's generally the same, but I can't go out of the palace, and there aren't so many neighborhood stories to watch."

Xiao Yiming nodded with a smile: "Your Highness really likes to join in the fun."

If he hadn't entered the palace, Zhu Sining would pass by some alley now, lazily squinting and basking in the sun.

Zhu Sining helped him put the book on the table by the window, and said as he walked, "Actually, I don't really like to join in the fun, it's just that I'm too busy, I always have to find something to do."

Playing cards were strictly forbidden by Zhu Xiuyong to be circulated outside the Qin-Wang Mansion. At that time, Zhu Si Ning was unable to stay in the mansion because of his legs and feet. With pedestrians coming and going.

There are mixed fish and dragons at the entrance of the vegetable market. Some are squinting and half-blind veterans who love to touch the bones of young girls, and there are also strong men who have iron sand palms and dare to cook oil pans with their bare hands. A juggler with two rows of ribs exposed.

At the beginning, Zhu Si Ning was dressed neatly, and he was sitting there with a few servants. People all over the street thought it was some rich man who came to watch the rent collection, but later found that he was just sitting and directing the rent. The boy was running errands, and seemed to be hindered, so he gradually ignored him, and only occasionally glanced at him secretly.

——After all, this little boy is really good-looking.

Later, his legs got better and he felt that he could walk, so Zhu Sining sat in front of the old Taoist priest, stretched out his wrist and tried to touch the bones, saying that he wanted his help to see when his marriage would come.

The old Taoist opened his eyes and squinted his eyes to observe Zhu Sining: "I heard from the neighbors in the neighborhood that the young master is accompanied by servants when he goes in and out, so he must be from a wealthy family. With such a family background, why should the young master worry about marriage?"

Zhu Sining: "I want to give you money, but you still think money is hot?"

The old Taoist swallowed, and just as he was about to touch Zhu Sining's wrist with his fingers, the young servant who was already married and had children next to him got Zhu Sining's wink and immediately stretched out his hand to the old Taoist.

Zhu Sining pressed the old Taoist priest with the other hand: "Master Taoist, you must take a good look at it. To be honest, I am the bastard son of the family. My mother died early, and my father and brother ignored me. The mistress of the house didn't like me. I fell down a while ago." I don’t call a doctor if I have a foot, but fortunately I got a folk prescription, which said that if I sit at the place with the most yang energy for three hours a day, my legs will be healed, but it will hinder the marriage..."

Zhu Sining was talking nonsense, to the effect that he might have lost his marriage due to such a fall, and hoped that the old Taoist priest would help him to find out a way to remedy it.

The old Taoist tremblingly stretched out his fingers to touch the young man's surgery, and said in a deep voice, "Master, you are auspicious, the thread of this falling moon is still unbroken, it's just a little tangled, and I'm afraid it will be a little bumpy."

Zhu Sining took out a piece of silver and smashed it on the table: "But what kind of ups and downs are there? I would like to ask the Taoist priest to point out. By the way, is my original marriage, is she still there? I don't have a good background and I don't have the strength to do it." Live, I hope her family has money, it would be best if she is rich enough to let me lie down all day. Also, her family must be an official, the official position must be high or not low, it would be best if I can walk sideways... ..."

Driven by money, the old Taoist secretly scolded Zhu Sining for really daring to think, but on the surface he kept saying good things, and said firmly: "Yes, of course! The marriage of the young master is very good, the other party must meet the expectations of the young master, and the status is respected." , and have a deep love for the young master, and will definitely be in love with the young master until the end of life."

Zhu Sining snorted: "The biggest official on this border is King Qin. Could it be that I'm going to marry the princess of King Qin's family?"

How could King Qin's family have a princess, even if there were, it would be flowers planted in cow dung, and King Qin would have to lead troops to raid his stall and punish him as corvee.

The old Taoist took the boy's hand and pointed to the distance leisurely: "Master, let's take a long-term view, your marriage is not here."

The boy silently rolled his eyes. Both he and his wife are from the local area, and they have never left here in their entire lives.The old Taoist priest was fooled by the second son, and he dared to say anything.

Even if you look at the whole world, there are only a few people who can be higher than King Qin.

"Then ask the Taoist priest for auspicious words." Zhu Sining gave the money very readily, and the next day asked the governor of the border city to send a market inspector to copy the old Taoist's stall and punish him for half a month of corvee.

This Taoist is always talking about it all day long, always trying to take advantage of the girl's family, he has long since disliked it.

After tidying up the old Taoist priest, Zhu Sining set his sights on the strong man who dared to fry.

After searching the stall of the old Taoist priest, the ingot of silver returned to Zhu Sining.Throwing money to the strong man's stand, Zhu Sining first expressed his admiration for the strong man, and then directly said that he wanted to learn from a teacher, and it would be best to do it quickly, so that he could suppress his brother's brother on his father's birthday. arrogance.

Wherever the money goes, the strong man's eyes will go there. Hearing what Zhu Sining said, he quickly agreed and promised that it would be completed in half a month.

"Half a month is too long. It will be my father's birthday in seven days. Can it be shortened by half? Money is not a problem!"

The strong man patted his chest and promised that as long as Zhu Sining's money doubled, it would not be a problem to shorten the time by half.

So that day Zhu Sining stood in front of the oil pan, lifted the oil pan and poured out the vinegar inside.

When the market was closed at night, Fu Yin led a team, led by the market inspector, who was tried for fraud and sent to jail.

Without these two stalls, Caishikou is still bustling, but many vendors don't dare to take a peek at Zhu Sining anymore.

Whichever stall this little boy went to, that stall would be smashed. The first time could be said to be a coincidence, but the second time was inevitable.

Seeing Zhu Sining walking straight towards him, the jugglers were about to kneel to Zhu Sining.

This young man is good-looking, but he seems to have a good relationship with the governor. Whoever provokes him will go to jail the next day. The juggler is so frightened that he can't talk easily: "Your...Young master, what's the matter with you?"

"I think at your age, it seems that you have reached the age of military service. Why didn't you go?"

Thinking of the recent conscription, the juggler trembled: "Hey, my lord, what can I do if I look like this. It's better to be a master of the government. If you look at me like this, I will be exempted from military service. If you don't believe me, I can show you the proof. , I really didn't escape, the whole family depended on me to support them, and they couldn't do without others."

Zhu Sining nodded: "That's right, I think you're in good shape, so don't go, so as not to be a stepping stone for others."

The juggler echoed again and again: "Yes, yes, the young master is right. There are old and young children in the villain. They have no energy to farm, and they are not smart enough to do business. The whole family just points at the villain for dinner, so they have to do a few tricks." Let's live, and ask the young master to let the villain go..." Don't come, let's go!

Zhu Sining put the money into the iron basin where jugglers collect money: "I want to ask, can you teach me the few tricks you performed before? If you don't have enough money, I can give more."

How is this different from what you said to the strong man last time? !

The juggler was terrified: "Teach, teach, teach even if you don't charge money."

"Oh, how can it be done? You have seniors and juniors, and it's not easy for the whole family to depend on you."

"It doesn't matter, as long as you think it's easy, son."

"Are you looking down on Qin-Wangfu? Since I want to learn your cooking skills, I won't make it difficult for you. Anyway, I'm just learning to play to pass the time. You don't have to worry."

"Qin...King Qin? Is...is that Qin?"

"Is there another King of Qin here?" Zhu Sining laughed loudly from behind.

Turning around, Zhu Xiuyong changed into casual clothes and followed behind him.

Zhu Xiuyong glared at him: "I knew I was making trouble, and even the Fu Yin came to me and asked if you wanted to compete with the market inspector for a job."

Zhu Sining smiled and said, "No, what can I do, just promote justice."

Zhu Xiuyong tapped Zhu Sining on the head: "You broke down two stalls in three days, and you are the only one who can do it."

Don't talk about idleness, but also make up a ridiculous story about the concubine of a big family being bullied by his aunt and elder brother, turn around and smash his business, and send him to prison.

Even if the intention is good, others may not understand Zhu Sining's original intention if the rumor spreads, and it will only leave a reputation of being arrogant and domineering.

Zhu Xiuyong is more well-known than Zhu Sining, he often leads troops on horseback through the main road in the city, and many people recognize him.

"So it's the second young master." The juggler saluted respectfully, "If you want to learn, young master, just let me know. Why bother, give me back the money..."

Zhu Xiuyong said: "If he wants to give it, you can keep it. You don't learn in vain."

Zhu Sining was so busy that he was in a panic, and he kept playing tricks every day. With a single card, many people in the house started to gamble secretly. Zhu Xiuyong was really scared.

Juggling and juggling can be considered a traditional performing arts event, and Zhu Sining should not be able to come up with more tricks.

After all, Zhu Sining didn't have the nerve to learn all the housekeeping skills of others, so he learned half-handed tricks, and occasionally used them to entertain the scene and pass the time.

"His Royal Highness has also learned juggling, which is really surprising." Xiao Yiming said with emotion after hearing Zhu Sining's words, "King Qin and his son are busy with official duties, and Princess Qin... At that time, His Highness can still find some fun in the market, Now that you have entered the palace, you have nothing left."

"It seems so."

Zhu Sining responded casually, he didn't like to recall the injury, he felt that he only came through after the death of Princess Qin, and the original owner had already died in the random arrows.

He hadn't personally experienced the previous incident, so he couldn't tell it, so he had no choice but to play it down.

It was a blessing to be able to survive, and it would be too greedy to ask for a pair of intact legs. The fact that has already been caused cannot be changed. Since he has taken over this body, he must live well.

"There are many wars in the border town, and I don't know when it will be peaceful." Xiao Yiming took out a book and looked down at it, then turned his head and said, "I heard that veterans who have been on the battlefield often leave behind hidden wounds when they retire, and the court's pension is often only enough It is not enough to support a full stomach and to get medicine to see a doctor. I wonder if these people are more or less experienced, can they be used well..."

"It's not easy to resettle the veterans and let them have something to support and use. If there is no war, so many people will not be injured and die." Zhu Sining sighed.

"His Royal Highness also hopes that the border town can settle down?"

"certainly……"

Zhu Sining paused suddenly. If the original plot was followed, Xiao Yiming should be preparing for peace talks at this time.

No wonder there is so much information to check.Although the system has not issued tasks now, he still has to work hard to promote the plot.

"Of course it is. My wish is world peace!"

Xiao Yiming accepted the book and said with a smile: "I always feel that there is something missing after reading the book. I wonder if Your Highness can tell me about the battle scenes that I have a deep impression on?"

I am more impressed...

Zhu Sining quickly recalled several images in his mind, and finally it was a beautiful woman's face in the rain of arrows.

She opened the city gate and rushed to the front, attracting the attention of the enemy, but the end of her sight fell on a small point in the distance, her mouth opened and closed silently.

"Come on..."

——This is Princess Qin.

"Holding... sorry..." Zhu Sining suddenly felt a dull pain in his calf again, "It seems that His Majesty's side is almost coming to an end, I should go back, and I will tell Master Xiao again when I have a chance."

He had never experienced it before, so how could he remember it so clearly?

The last time I talked about this matter with Zhu Xiuyong, there were not too many obstacles, as if I had experienced it myself.

Xiao Yiming watched Zhu Sining put away his things, hurried out of the library, fell on the ground when he went out, then quickly got up, patted his clothes and continued to walk forward.

He took out an iron hollow bookmark with a picture of a lazy cat lying under a plum tree, and Xiao Yiming carefully clipped it into the pages of the book to mark it.

After doing all this, he suddenly thought of a question——

The direction the old Taoist was pointing at was not the direction of the capital.

In terms of power, who else can compare to the emperor sitting on the mountain?

Only the most honorable person in the world, who has countless treasures, can support such a treasure. Seeing him standing in front of me with a smile on his face, I don't want to make him suffer any more, I just want him to do whatever he wants without restraint.

After putting away the last book, Xiao Yiming tapped the tip of the lazy cat's nose on the bookmark: "It's called Aning, right?"