Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 211 Spring outing (Part [-])
Although it was just a group of children going out to play, they couldn't stand the fact that these children were not ordinary people, so although there were only less than ten masters, the number of accompanying servants, servant girls, grooms, etc. was added together, and there were more than two hundred people.

Gao Yushi, as the master, brought with him more than a dozen chefs and servants, fifty or sixty guards, and his two little maids. One person contributed eighty places.The children from other families brought more than ten people with them, and the few had six or seven followers, who rushed to Jian Xinzhai.

In addition to Gao Yushi, the crown prince who accompanied the fake attendant to study for a bachelor, the following people also participated in this spring outing party:

Zhu Yingzhen, the eldest grandson of Zhu Xizhong, Duke of Cheng; Zhang Yuangong, the eldest son of Zhang Rong, the British Duke; Xu Xigao, the eldest grandson of Xu Wenbi, Duke of Dingguo; Li Zongcheng, the eldest grandson of Li Tingzhu, Marquis of Linhuai; Gu Dali, the eldest grandson of Gu Huan, Marquis of Zhenyuan; Li Chengzuo, the eldest son of Li Ru, Marquis of Fengcheng; Li Shouqi, the eldest son of Li Chenggong, Uncle Xiangcheng; Sun Yungong, the eldest son of Wendong, the uncle of Yingcheng.

The titles of foreign surnames in Ming Dynasty are different from previous dynasties. There are only three levels: Duke, Marquis, and Bo.Due to the lack of low-level titles such as viscount and baron, the status of the first three ranks is actually relatively high.However, times have changed, and although most of the nobles now have their names in the five military governors' mansions in the northern and southern capitals, in fact, many of them cannot be said to be the actual "leaders".

The above few are different. Their grandparents or fathers still led soldiers in their hands. I don’t care about the usefulness of these soldiers, but at least they are on the roster, and in fact they can more or less get the head Come.Except for the soldiers under the name of Li Tingzhu, Marquis of Linhuai, who were all in the vicinity of Nanjing, the rest were in the capital camp.

It can be said that if something happened to these young masters today, the orthodox generals who will lead the army 30 years after the Beijing Camp will be completely finished.

Of course, it's impossible for something to happen today - it's only about ten miles away from the capital, and the bigwigs in the capital know where their children are, so how could they allow something to happen?Therefore, it was enough for Gao Yushi to bring fifty or sixty servants and guards as the master, and each of the other honorable children would bring at most two or three guards and servants, and the rest were just helpers or maids and servants.

Besides, since Zhu Yingzhen is here, Jin Yiwei must have secretly deployed manpower, and they are very well-informed.Gao Wushi even suspects that there will be rare people on duty in the Beijing camp today...

It's funny to say that all of these noble descendants of military officials who are basically the same age as Gao Yushi ride free horses. Only Gao Yushi, a descendant of civil servants, rides a decent Mongolian war horse, and his movements are skillful on horseback. Although the equestrian skills can't be said to be superb, they are also decent.

"Master Gao, I didn't expect you to be well-rounded in both civil and military affairs despite your great literary reputation. I really feel ashamed to wait for you." Zhu Yingzhen rode on a white carefree horse, smiling and complimenting Gao pragmatically.Judging from his demeanor, it is really hard to see that he is dissatisfied with Gao Yushi.

"Young master is too famous." Gao Wushi also smiled and explained: "Little brother was just met by thieves when he went out last time, thinking that this equestrian skill needs to be practiced, in case he encounters those outnumbered people again." The situation, if you can't beat it, you can still run..."

"Gao Shidu was joking, joking." Zhu Yingzhen laughed, and said: "The last time Gao Shidu was outnumbered, what happened? He still withstood the sneak attack of the brigade of horse bandits. The Bailixia gang has wiped out all the thieves who have been harming the vicinity of the capital for many years, so capable, do you still need to run?"

On the other side, Zhang Yuangong took over the conversation, and also said: "It is for this reason, according to my younger brother, Gao Shi's study of this equestrian skill is mostly for the purpose of practicing to the best of his ability--beating away is not counted, he has to plow the court and sweep the holes , It's only when you settle down in one fell swoop that you can show Gao Shidu's ability!"

Xu Xigao from Dingguo Duke's family also jokingly said: "Gao Shidu is already so outstanding at such an age. In the future, he must be a famous minister who goes out as a general and enters as a prime minister. My younger brother has no skills, so I have to congratulate him in advance. .”

Gao Wu hastily humbled himself on the face, but said in his heart: These guys are not very old, but they have learned a good skill in talking to people, talking nonsense to the devil, I am afraid it can be regarded as a family tradition.

But when I think about it, I feel rather proud: Fortunately, I was born in a family of civil servants, otherwise, even if I became a member of the royal family through time travel, I'm afraid it would be rare for this group of guys to be so flattered.

It’s funny to say that the power system of the Ming Dynasty really checks each other: the emperor is afraid of civil officials, civil officials are afraid of eunuchs, eunuchs are afraid of nobles, and nobles are afraid of civil officials...

Of course, this statement is not absolute. In the final analysis, it often depends on the attitude of the emperor himself. After all, the shameless emperor is not afraid of anyone... But it is true that Xungui is not afraid of eunuchs, even when Wei Zhongxian made the civil official group half dead At that time, he had nothing to do with the then British Duke.

At this time, Li Zongcheng said: "Although Gao Shidu is good at equestrian skills, but the capital is peaceful, no matter how good this equestrian skill is, it's just that I can see a little bit of it at this time, but Gao Shidu's literary talent, that is It's really amazing. My father was very moved when he first read "Long Wen Bian Ying", saying that if my family can produce such children, there will be no regrets after nine deaths. My younger brother is very ashamed after hearing this. After several years of reading, even poetry and essays I'm still stuttering in the battle, I wonder if Gao Shi can give me some pointers when I have time to study in the future?"

Gao Wushi said with a smile: "For such things as poetry and prose confrontation, in the final analysis, you still need to read more, but it's not without some tricks."

Li Zongcheng was surprised and said: "It is the truth to think more about reading, my father also admonished him like this, but the trick... Gao Shidu, would you like to give me some advice?"

The children of the rest of the families have also been told by the elders at home these days, and they all looked at Gao Yushi to see if this Gao Shidu, who has recently become famous in the capital, is really capable, or is he looking for someone to catch him before writing? Out of that "Longwen whip shadow".

"My little brother once compiled a book about antithesis and rhyme. Suddenly, if you ask me, just say a few words." Gao Wushi's face was not red, and he said boldly: "Heaven is against earth, rain is against wind. The mainland Facing the sky. The mountain flowers face the sea trees, the red sun faces the sky. The thunder is faint, the fog is misty, and the sun is facing the sky. The wind is high, the autumn moon is white, and the sunset glow is red after the rain. The Niu and the girl are around the Xinghe River. On the edge of the moon fortress, the garrison is frightened by the rustling cold frost; on the three winter rivers, the long snow and cold fisherman."

"The river faces the Han, the green faces the red. The Yubo faces the Lei Gong. The smoke tower faces the snow cave, and the moon hall faces the heavenly palace. The clouds are thick and the sun is dim. The wax clogs are to the fishing tent. The stars passing through the sky are like arrows, and the moon is like a bow. When tourists meet with plum rain, people in the pool stand and enjoy the wind of lotus root flowers. In front of Maodian Village, the bright moon falls in the woods and roosters sing rhymes; on Banqiao Road, the green frost locks the road and the whereabouts of horses."

"Mountains face the sea, flowers face Song. Four mountains face Sangong. Palace flowers face forbidden willows, wild geese face river dragons. Palace of Qingshu, Guanghan Palace. Picking emerald greens face red. Zhuang Zhou's dream turns into a butterfly, Lu Wangzhao a flying bear. Beibei When the wind stops the summer fan, the southern eaves expose the sun to save the winter. The crane dances on the roof, and the jade flute makes the fairy moon; on the Fengxiang platform, the purple flute blows off the beauty."

"Wonderful!"

"That's right! That's right!"

"Gao Shi's reading is really good!"

The crowd complimented.

While smiling modestly, Gao Wushi quietly sized up Li Zongcheng, thinking: This kid's level of flattering is obviously higher than that of Zhu Yingzhen and the others, but this kid has not been very courageous in history. Could it be that he is just a good talker?
(End of this chapter)