dream of red mansion

Chapter 44

Hou Hu still wanted to say something, but at this time his housekeeper also took back the number, interrupting what he wanted to say.But since they are going to study in the Imperial College, they don't worry about not seeing each other again, so they said to Jia Qing: "Then the younger brother will go first, and we will get close to each other when we get to the academy."

After saying that, he took the number from his housekeeper, and went in after being inspected by the yamen servants.

Soon Lai Sheng also took the number, and Jia Qing also entered the Guozijian.

Today's examination room is located in the spacious courtyard behind the gate of the Imperial College. Jia Qing found his seat according to his number "Vice * Fourteen".He thought that the word "deputy" represented the children of a big family like them with a background.Because when he was looking for a seat just now, he saw the seat number like "正*[-]".

It happened that Hou Hu was sitting not far from him, but it was obvious that he couldn't speak in the examination room, so Jia Qing glanced away and looked away.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, until the more than 100 seats in the yard were basically filled, a few teams of people in uniform came to distribute test papers and answer sheets to them.

The exam has begun.

Jia Qing opened his test paper and saw that it was full of questions such as dictation and filling in the blanks. Only the last three questions were to explain the sentences in the Four Books. Jia Qing knew that he must have taken care papers. The question is the touchstone to distinguish their special group.

Quickly finish all the previous dictation and filling in the blanks, and then look at the last three questions. They are basically sentences that Jia Jing explained to him in detail, and it is really not difficult to answer them.In fact, it is easy to understand. After all, this is just an entrance exam, not a graduation exam. As long as the test is solid, it is not difficult.So it took him more than half an hour to complete the two-hour exam. After checking it, he raised his hand to signal and left the exam room.

But he didn't know that he left so quickly, which greatly stimulated the candidates who discovered this scene.

Those examinees who came from all over the world with recommendation books naturally slandered in their hearts: These children of everyone are really fucked up, they can enter the Imperial College by doing whatever they want.

And those second-generation Quan who have also been greeted by the elders in the family are under a lot of pressure, and it is still very difficult for them to do these questions.Some even thought, this guy didn't hand in a blank paper, isn't he afraid of being punished after the results come out?
Hou Hu thought so!

Yes, anyway, they can't be eliminated, but they are just worried that the elders will lose face if they fail the exam and blame themselves.

Ignoring other people's thoughts, Jia Qing walked out of the Imperial College alone, greeted Li Yan and Wang Shun who were waiting outside, and left in a carriage.Lai Sheng is the chief manager of Ningguo Mansion, and he is very busy, so he has left first.

On the way, Jia Qing told Li Yan to turn around and go to see Liu Xianglian first.

The carriage arrived at Wuyi Lane. After Jia Qing got off the carriage, he saw that Liu Xianglian's courtyards were covered, so he went up to push open the courtyard door, and saw Liu Xianglian practicing sword in the courtyard alone.

It moves like a rabbit, looks like a dragon, and is full of high spirits, which makes people yearn for it!

So Jia Qing raised his voice and said: "Brother Liu is indeed a hero among men, and my younger brother admires such martial arts!"

Liu Xianglian also saw Jia Qing enter the yard, she recovered her breath and drew back her sword, then she looked at Jia Qing and said with a smile: "Your brother, I am absurd, but it is just a way to strengthen your body. If you are willing, you can do it." Said Please invite Jia Qing into the house.

"Then that means brother Liu is willing to teach kung fu to younger brother?"

Jia Qing asked in surprise, he had planned this for a long time, but he didn't find the right opportunity to speak up.

Liu Xianglian was just talking casually, but who knew Jia Qing really had this idea, she couldn't help asking: "As a child of a big family, my virtuous brother also wants to study to get fame, why should I learn this?"

Jia Qing immediately beamed and said, "What are you doing? Of course it's a journey into the rivers and lakes. I have had a dream since I was a child, that is to lean on a three-foot sword, step on a pair of straw sandals, be a chivalrous warrior, fight against violence and protect the good. In short, practicing martial arts is my childhood dream. "

Liu Xianglian didn't understand why a child from a big family would have such inappropriate ideas.Shouldn't the children of a big family dream of being an official butcher and holding power in the world?But he still explained: "My swordsmanship was learned in Wudang Mountain when I was young, but it is not easy to pass it on to you... But later when I traveled around the world, I learned a few kung fu, one of which is It's quite suitable for my brother."

Seeing the obvious disappointment on Jia Qing's face, Liu Xianglian changed her mind and said so.

Jia Qing immediately turned from disappointment to surprise, and said, "Brother Liu, please tell me what kind of kung fu is, if you practice it well, you might fly off the wall?"

Liu Xianglian said: "My dear brother, how do you know it's a body technique? It's impossible to fly over the eaves and walls, but it can make the body light. After practicing deeply, it is possible to jump on the beams of the house."

so low?Isn't flying around walls on TV the most basic skill for every martial artist?

He wanted to know how far the world's martial arts can make people reach, so he asked: "I don't know how big brother Liu's kung fu ranks in the Jianghu?"

When asked about this, Liu Xianglian's face became obviously very confident. He slightly raised his head and said: "Although brother Yu is not talented, he has never met anyone in the younger generation who can beat me steadily, but on Wudang Mountain There must be a brother who can beat me, but I have never seen it."

"Then how many people can Big Brother Liu deal with by himself?"

Liu Xianglian thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "If ordinary people who have never practiced martial arts use weapons, they should be able to block about twenty of them. It could be the difference between life and death.”

Jia Qing was so disappointed, how could the Jianghu duel be full of ordinary people, wouldn't it be possible to deal with only a few people?Judging from his tone, he is still considered a top expert of the younger generation. Isn't this force value too low?

But Jia Qing was still a little puzzled: "Then I also heard that the generals on the battlefield can kill dozens or even hundreds of people by themselves, so aren't they all peerless masters?"

Liu Xianglian retorted: "How is that possible? Almost all those brave generals have practiced killing moves, which are of course more conducive to killing people. Moreover, there are too many factors that determine victory or defeat on the battlefield, such as morale, physical strength, and will. Let me alone On the battlefield, maybe many brave generals can kill me, but in other places, there are not many generals who can kill me.

Moreover, most of the soldiers on the battlefield are not in the best condition due to running and marching or being injured.In addition, if a certain general on the battlefield is as imposing as a rainbow and makes the soldiers fear, it is indeed not an exaggeration to be beheaded by a hundred people. "

Jia Qing finally understood that this practice of martial arts didn't seem to have much effect, not to mention taking the head of a general in the three armies, even a general with dozens of troops to surround a martial arts master would most likely be able to be killed by the horse!

What is the use of learning this kind of martial arts?
Xu saw Jia Qing's disdain for practicing martial arts, Liu Xianglian said: "Although practicing martial arts will not have much effect on the war, it is of great benefit to the individual, the most obvious is that it can prolong life! Do you know that Wudang today How old is the head teacher sent?"

"How many?"

"More than 120 years old! And he is said to be very healthy, but he is not in Wudang Mountain now, it is said that he has traveled around the world."

Over 120 years old?Still traveling around the world?Jia Qing suddenly felt that this martial art was worth learning, good guy, isn't that equivalent to an extra life?
"Brother Liu, quickly teach me that so-called agility!"

Liu Xianglian looked at Jia Qing and thought in her heart: With the mentality of this virtuous brother Jia, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve success in martial arts.But he didn't intend to hit him, let him retreat in the future!
So Jia Qing learned a set of movements called "Youlong" from Liu Xianglian in his yard.

When Jia Qing returned to Ningguo Mansion, it was already afternoon. Since Jia Qing had just learned about martial arts, he was very interested, so he asked Wang Shun to make lunch at Liu Xianglian's. I feel a little hungry.

On the way, he sent Li Yan back to the mansion to report, saying that he just made friends with a nobleman, and they met for a drink together.So don't worry about being anxious at home.After briefly talking about the exam with Jia Jing, Jia Qing went back to Yipintang.

At this time, in the outer room of Qingju, the maids are surrounding a table of dominoes, talking and laughing.When Jia Qing came in, he just said hello and didn't get up.

"My uncle is hungry, any of you will get me something to eat?"

Peifeng dissatisfied: "Isn't there fruit snacks on the plane over there? Er Ye put some on first, dinner will be in a while, where can I get you something to eat at this time!"

Jia Qing walked to the table and saw that the copper coins in front of Xieluan had piled up like a hill, so he pulled Xieluan up and said, "Sister Xiaoluan, I will fight for you, and I promise to win you a large sum of money. Go to the kitchen and get me something to eat." He sat down after speaking.

Although Xie Luan was also dissatisfied with Jia Qing's forced occupation of her position, she didn't argue, she said something coquettishly, and called Jin'er and Ping'er, who were watching the battle, to leave together.

Pei Feng taunted at the side: "You can still win money at the level of the second master, it would be strange if you don't lose all of Xie Luan."

"You actually look down on my uncle, and you are so arrogant that you will win all your money!"

Speaking of the dominoes, they are actually Pai Gow, which is the most popular pastime for family members of wealthy families, and the rules are simple (I won’t introduce them here, if you are interested, you can search the Internet for the rules of Pai Gow). Of course, Jia Qing will also , I just feel a little monotonous and don't like to play.

Who knows, maybe God didn't let him prove himself, the cards in several rounds were very low, and when Xie Luan came back, half of her money had already been output.

Jia Qing refused to accept it and said: "No, I want to increase the weight in this game, and the winner will be determined in one game!"

In the end, it was unsuccessful, and the girls on the table knocked Jia Qing, a non-gambler, off the table and rushed to the other table to eat.

(End of this chapter)