meet again

Chapter 609 Companion Reading ([-])
In the East Palace, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince frowned slightly, looking at the Grandson.

Zhu Dong felt guilty when he saw his father's sharp eyes, which he rarely saw, and quickly lowered his head.

"This time in the class assessment, you are not as good as Yu Zifan in writing, and Shen Xu in riding and shooting." Zhu Yun didn't deliberately raise his voice, which was enough to express his displeasure and dissatisfaction: "Tell me, what's going on."

What else could be going on?

Yu Zifan was born in a well-known scholarly family, and he has the talent of never forgetting since he was a child.It is normal for him to be slightly inferior to Yu Zifan in his studies.

Shen Xu was born as a general with outstanding talent. He has practiced martial arts and boxing since he was a child, and he is excellent in riding and shooting.Why is he worse than Shen Xu?
His father's demands on him were too high!
Zhu Dong secretly slandered in his heart, but he didn't dare to refute. He said in a low voice, "It's all because I'm lazy and not diligent enough. I will definitely do my best for the next month's schoolwork assessment."

Zhu Yun glanced at his son: "Are you unconvinced when you say that?"

How dare Zhu Dong admit it: "There is nothing wrong with it, my father reprimanded me rightly."

Zhu Yun said indifferently: "You were registered as grandson when you were eight years old, and you have been in charge of government since you were ten years old. Since the Great Qi Dynasty, there has never been such a precedent."

"If you want to wear a crown, you must first accept its weight. I don't need to say much about such a simple truth, you understand it too."

"I specially picked six companions for you, just to hope that you will avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and settle down to study and practice martial arts. Don't be arrogant, and you will be complacent and self-righteous after being praised by everyone."

Zhu Dong was so ashamed that the cold sweat on his forehead was about to come down, and he replied in a low voice: "My father's words, my ministers have all written down."

Zhu Yun beat his son for a while, then calmed down, and asked casually: "It's been a month since the companions entered the palace, you and them get along fairly well, right?"

Zhu Dong wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve: "Returning to my father, the six of them are outstanding young men who are unique in thousands of miles. Studying and practicing martial arts with them, my son is both stressed and excited. On weekdays We get along very well. But..."

"However, the six of them are divided into two factions, and they are clearly separated." Zhu Yun's eyes flashed, and he answered the conversation with a smile.

Zhu Dong nodded helplessly.

Zhu Yun didn't take it seriously: "There are differences in civil and military, and different backgrounds. What I saw and thought was different when I was young. When I arrived at one place, there was some estrangement, and it is normal to compete with each other. Not to mention the civil and military officials in the court, it is the East Palace. Officer, also divided into factions."

"As a ruler, what you have to do is not to suppress literature and emphasize martial arts, or promote generals to suppress civil servants. Instead, you must reconcile the differences or contradictions between civil servants and military generals, and even use these to balance and control the court."

"If you can't even hold on to the six companions, how can you control the officials in the future?"

Zhu Dongruo realized something: "So, my father took great pains to choose these six companions for me, in order to temper my son's character."

It's not all about you.

The main thing is to find a reason to let Shen Xu enter the palace.

Naturally, Zhu Yun didn't know how to explain this, and said lightly: "It's good that you understand my painstaking efforts."

The heart of a "loving father" reaped the touch and gratitude of his son.Zhu Yun was in a much happier mood, and pretended to be inadvertently asked: "Shen Xu is the youngest, but his skills are the best, and he is straightforward and open-minded, with an excellent heart. You might as well get closer to him in the future."

Zhu Dong had no doubt about him, so he agreed with a smile.

In all fairness, among the six companions, Zhu Dong is closest to Yuan Rui.Yuan Rui is a first cousin, they are the same age, they grew up together since childhood, and they are familiar with each other.

However, in the past month, Zhu Dong and several other companions have gotten along well.Especially Shen Xu, who is the youngest and the most lively and optimistic. Wherever he is, there is always laughter.

Zhu Dong is also willing to get close to Shen Xu without Zhu Yun's instructions.

……

The holiday is only a short day, and the next morning, the six companions entered the palace together.

As soon as the Xiaochaohui was over, Zhu Dong immediately went to the martial arts arena.From far away, noises could be heard from the martial arts arena.

Zhu Dong is usually mature and prudent, but in fact he is just a 14-year-old boy, just the age who loves to play and make trouble.Hearing the movement, his ears perked up, and his pace suddenly accelerated, and he walked over in two steps in three steps.

The guards who were watching the excitement around the outer circle hurriedly stepped aside.

Zhu Dong took a closer look and couldn't help laughing.It turned out that Yuan Rui was fighting against Shen Xu.Everyone gathered around, some applauded Yuan Rui, some said hello to Shen Xu...

So lively!

As the Taisun's personal guard, Shen Jin was accompanying the Taisun at this time.Seeing his cousin showing off his supernatural power, his fists and feet were like the wind, and he firmly suppressed Yuan Rui, Shen Jin felt proud in his heart.

It's a pity that His Royal Highness Taisun is also there, he can't yell abruptly at will, otherwise, he would have raised his arms and shouted.

Yuan Rui gradually lost his strength and dodged left and right.In the martial arts training ground, Shen Xu seemed to be a different person. He didn't see the slightest impetuosity and frivolity. His fists and feet were quick, but he didn't rush forward. He fought steadily and steadily, forcing Yuan Rui back step by step.

Another fifty strokes.

Yuan Rui had already retreated to the previously drawn boundary, and had no choice but to admit defeat: "I lost!"

Shen Xu grinned, closed his fists neatly, took a few steps back, and cupped his hands at Yuan Rui: "Concession and concession."

Yuan Rui was also frank: "I didn't let you, and I still lost after all my strength. Wen Wu is the first, and Wu Wu is the second. You are better than me, and everyone can see it."

"Losing to you this time doesn't mean I will always lose. Let's compare weapons tomorrow!"

Zhu Dong was very moved when he heard that, and said with a smile: "Don't wait for tomorrow, I will compete with Shen Xu now. Come here, bring me my usual wooden sword."

After being together for a month, the young people quickly became familiar with each other.Shen Xu had nothing to worry about, walked to the long row of weapon racks, and picked up a wooden spear.

This row of weapon racks, swords, guns, sticks and eighteen kinds of weapons are all made of hard wood.It is exclusively for His Royal Highness Taisun's daily martial arts practice.

Zhu Dong raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Shen Xu, aren't you used to using long knives? Why did you take a long spear today?"

With a movement of his right hand, Shen Xu easily held a spear, and grinned: "So that His Royal Highness Taisun will know that I know all kinds of weapons."

All the accompanying readers booed.

Most of those who claim to know all kinds of weapons are bragging.

Shen Xu didn't say much. With a wave of his right hand, the spear took a defensive posture: "Your Highness, please take action!"

Zhu Dong was so excited for a moment that he didn't show politeness to Shen Xu. He pulled out a sword flower with his long sword and swung it out brazenly.

With a move of Shen You's spear, it easily met the long sword in Zhu Dong's hand.

One inch long, one inch strong.Long guns are the most commonly used weapons by soldiers in the army, and their advantages and disadvantages are obvious.If you are snatched close to you, you will be in a dilemma.

However, the spear was in Shen Xu's hands like a wandering dragon, so Zhu Dong couldn't get close at that moment.

(End of this chapter)