Jingnan Strategy

Chapter 61 Campus Competition
"Big brother!"

"Fifth brother!"

At midnight (15 o'clock), Fu Zhong's voice and another voice rang out one after another, and the two embraced each other excitedly in the alley after the rain.

A few steps away, looking at this scene, Zhu Gaoxu had a cheerful expression, and he was happy from the bottom of his heart for the reunion of the Fu brothers.

“It’s been so long since I’ve been out and about, I’m almost suffocated!”

After the hug, the 25-year-old young man let go of Fu Zhong and talked about how difficult this period of time was for him.

On the other hand, Fu Zhong couldn't stop laughing, didn't say anything, and just listened carefully.

After a while, Fu Zhong interrupted the other party. While raising his hand to signal Zhu Gaoxu, he also introduced the young man:

"Fifth brother, this is Yan's second son, Zi Xu. He is currently studying the art of war with his father in the mansion."

When Fu Zhong introduced him, the young man also raised his hand and bowed to Zhu Gaoxu: "Fu Rang, the governor of Jinwu's guard, is here to see your highness."

Fu Rang saluted Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaoxu also raised his hand in return.

Seeing that the two of them got along well, Fu Zhong also smiled and said: "My younger brother has met His Highness King Yan before when he went to the north with my father, and he is familiar with him."

Fu Zhong's words clarified Zhu Gaoxu's confusion. He was still thinking about why Fu Rang was imprisoned for so long and still had a good attitude toward him named Zhu. The co-authorship was a relationship established unknowingly by his father.

"Let's go back to the house to see dad first."

"Okay!" Fu Zhong turned around and patted Fu Rang. The two of them got on the carriage together with Zhu Gaoxu, and appeared at the door of Duke Ying's mansion a quarter of an hour later.

However, before the three of them could enter, Yu Linzuowei Geng, Baihuguan, who was in charge of the shift, came forward to bow, and explained to Zhu Gaoxu without raising his head:

"Your Highness, a military order was sent from the Governor's Office just now, asking you to hand over the military badges and armor of the Baihu Officer with the subtitle Xu tomorrow. Wang Jian, the Baihu Officer with the subtitle Xu, will be appointed as the official."

"..." Zhu Gaoxu was stunned by the sudden news. Fu Zhong next to him also reacted and quickly explained:

"I was so happy that I forgot to tell you. Your Majesty will just ask you to concentrate on your studies in the future. You don't need to participate in the duties."

Fu Zhongming said this, but in fact he grabbed Zhu Gaoxu's wrist very hard.

Obviously, there are some things that cannot be said in person, and Zhu Gaoxu responded to Baihuguan belatedly: "I understand. I will hand over the general registration plate and armor to the Yulin left guard tomorrow. Thank you for reminding me."

After the words fell, the Baihu officials stepped back, and Zhu Gaoxu and the other three also walked into Duke Ying's mansion.

After entering the mansion, Fu Zhong still didn't say anything, but took Fu Rang and Zhu Gaoxu to the martial arts field in the side courtyard.

As usual, the gray-haired Fu Youde is still here wielding weapons and exercising.

Even if he saw Fu Rang appear, he was unmoved, while Zhu Gaoxu and the other two stood aside waiting for him.

After about a word, Fu Youde stopped holding the iron gun in his hand while panting. While wiping his sweat, he told Fu Rang and Zhu Gaoxu:

"You two guys come on stage to practice. Let me see if your martial arts skills have improved."

"Yes..." Zhu Gaoxu and Fu Rang bowed one after another, and then walked onto the martial arts field.

Because it was a competition, the two of them each chose two long sticks that were two feet long, but they were quickly stopped by Fu Youde: "Show me your true skills!"

"Uh..." After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu and Fu Rang looked at each other, looking a little embarrassed.

Zhu Gaoxu knew his own strength and was worried about hurting Fu Rang, so he chose a light wooden stick. Fu Rang also chose a long stick because Zhu Gaoxu was too small.

At Fu Youde's voice, the two of them changed their wooden sticks and chose the iron rod next to them.

The difference is that Fu Rang chose a short iron rod weighing five kilograms, while Zhu Gaoxu chose a long iron rod weighing twelve kilograms.In terms of weight alone, the difference between the two was almost double, which made Fu Rang understand that his father's words were to save his own face.

Fu Rang became serious, and so did Zhu Gaoxu.

However, the difference between the two is that Fu Rang does not want to lose, while Zhu Gaoxu is afraid of injuring Fu Rang.

"let's start!"

Under Fu Youde's loud voice, the two of them drew their sticks one after another.

Sticks are very magical weapons. The short ones are used for swords, and the long ones are used for spears and halberds.

Yu Dayou in the middle and late Ming Dynasty once did something. He wrote a "Sword Classic", but he used a long stick.

When using a long stick, he also calls his long stick a "big sword".

For Zhu Gaoxu, his mastery of weapon skills was average, but his strength was terrifying.

Therefore, when the sparring began, Zhu Gaoxu grasped the end of the spear with lightning speed, thrust forward from a distance of ten feet, and used the stick as a sword.

Fu Rang's grip was different from Zhu Gaoxu's. He rushed forward, saw Zhu Gaoxu's forward thrust, and immediately tried to use the five-foot stick to block the thrust.

However, something caught him off guard at this moment. Zhu Gaoxu took a step forward, and then swung his long stick sideways in a very short space.

Normally there wouldn't be much power in such a short space, but when that power came through the short iron rod in his hand, Fu Rang felt that what he was holding was not a short iron rod, but a thunder fish. (electric eel).

The stick almost came off, but fortunately Fu Rang grabbed it hard despite the stinging pain from the tiger's mouth. At the same time, he stepped back in the direction of the stick's power to relieve the force.

When he reacted, the head of the long iron rod in Zhu Gaoxu's hand was already motionless in front of him.

"I lost……"

Fu Rang stared blankly at the stick head and Zhu Gaoxu. He did not expect that Zhu Gaoxu's power was so terrifying.

"This kid... his strength seems to have increased..."

In the audience, Fu Youde was a little stunned when he saw Zhu Gaoxu's victorious posture.

He was suddenly glad that he was old, otherwise if Zhu Gaoxu asked him to come on stage, he would be a little embarrassed.

Although he was confident that he could defeat Zhu Gaoxu with his experience, Zhu Gaoxu was only 15 years old at this time and it was time to gain strength.

If he waits for him and Guan to come back to find a place, I'm afraid he will be embarrassed.

"Ahem... Not bad, you have made some progress." Fu Youde first praised Zhu Gaoxu, then looked at Fu Rang and said angrily: "You are lazy."

"Dad...I really didn't..." Fu Rang's cheeks turned red after being scolded by Fu Youde. Fortunately, Fu Zhong came out at this time:
"Dad, I have something to tell you."

"Huh?" Fu Zhong's words successfully focused the attention of the three people on him, and facing these eyes, Fu Zhong also recounted what happened in the Wuying Palace.

Among them, when he heard that Zhu Yunwen was going to confer Zhu Gaoxu to the north of Daning, Fu Youde frowned involuntarily, but Zhu Gaoxu smiled, but he quickly took it back.

Fu Youde felt that Zhu Yunwen letting Zhu Gaoxu go was not conducive to Zhu Gaoxu's growth, but Zhu Gaoxu couldn't wait to pack up his things and go north.

"Our grandson..."

Fu Youde wanted to say something, but stopped. He turned to look at Zhu Gaoxu:

"He wants to let you go even if he wants to offend His Majesty. Even Your Majesty now may not be able to keep you for a long time."

(End of this chapter)