armyinform Chapter 47 Banquet
Chapter 47 Banquet
As soon as Xu Yang fell from the sky, there was no sound of reading aloud in the academy, and they all ran out to watch the excitement.They quickly found the most handsome person in a group of people, and they were attracted one after another.
According to the rules, Xia Chen was originally walking at the front of the queue, but the scorching eyes on the back of his head really made him feel uncomfortable. He gave in and said, "Okay, cousin, you can go first."
"Thank you, Your Highness, the Crown Prince." After Xu Yang leaned forward to salute, he strode past him and walked towards the school.The young man in his arms was leaning on his shoulder, and his little hand hooked his neck at some point, but he didn't dare to use any force, and his back was always tense.
Xu Yang quickly walked to a room with a large area but no furniture, where the attendants had already brought in the things he wanted.Seeing the attendant stretching out his hand, he refused: "No need, this general will come in person, you go and serve your master."
After finishing speaking, he put the young man on a chair with a backrest, and gently comforted him: "Hey, I'm not going to leave, you put your hands down." A little matte.
After cleaning his hands, Xu Yang wrung out the veil, carefully wiped off the dust on the young man's face, and then spread the wound medicine on his fingertips and applied it to the affected area.He said, "I still know how to protect my face, so I didn't get hurt much. But for the injuries on your body, do you want to find a doctor or let me show you?"
"……you."
It took a long time for Xu Yang to realize that the other party made a voice, which was soft but not delicate. "Okay, I've pulled off your clothes. If it hurts somewhere, tell me." His tone became softer again, and his movements were light and stiff, as if he was afraid of breaking someone.But the next moment, his brows were frowned, because the arms that were just exposed were all bruises, and some of them were not new injuries.
After staring for a while, he went to reach for the ointment on the table.At this time, Xia Chen also arrived. He opened the door unexpectedly and saw the scene at a glance, "Cousin, cousin, what are you doing?"
Xu Yang's face darkened slightly, "put away your dirty guesses."
Knowing his villainous heart, Xia Chen shut the attendant outside with a dry smile, and said the business in a low voice: "Cousin, do you know who this kid is? Just stand up for him."
"I don't know, it's just a rough road."
"Then you have to look at the target." Xia Chen emphasized the pronunciation of the words, "He is a remnant of the previous dynasty. Although his family has surrendered, and he wants to get a gold medal from the emperor by death, he lives for this fate!"
After listening, Xu Yang stared at the gold medal that just fell out of the clothes on the other side, and was taken aback for a moment.Then, he said calmly, "I don't know if he is the one who will be bullied by others, but seeing the gold medal for avoiding death is like seeing His Majesty. Is His Highness leading others to be domineering in order to challenge the emperor's prestige?"
"This palace is not..."
"And when will the Royal Academy be able to form a party for personal gain?"
Xia Chen was deterred by this repeated questioning, and after confirming that the attendants were all five steps away from the door, he sat down on another chair and said in a panic, "Is that so? I really didn't mean that. I just casually asked everyone who can't get used to this kid."
Xu Yang said solemnly: "If news of today's incident spreads out, there must be Yu Shitai criticizing His Highness for being intolerant, but His Highness did not take action personally, so His Majesty will probably not punish you publicly. However, the fight It happened in the Mingli Academy, which advocates lenient treatment of others, and it is inevitable to criticize, so those who do it must be punished."
Xu Yang will stop when he clicks, Xia Chen has already figured it out: "However, those fools have been taking advantage of my power. Many people have seen this, and they can't stop talking. God will kill me! I just got it Father Royal Fa, the back still hurts. Cousin, you have to think of a way for me!"
In view of the presence of others, Xu Yang only briefly glanced at the injury on the boy's upper body.After putting the medicine on the back of the person, he said softly in the other person's ear: "Later, I will apply the medicine myself, just like I did just now."
He didn't pay attention to it in time, and Xia Chenna had already started to complain: "Besides, this kid was the one who caused it last time. A few days ago, the Taifu asked me to make a fuss, and I originally found a substitute, but the note passed When I came here, I accidentally stopped at his feet, and then I was discovered by the Taifu. Hey——Since the buttocks are blooming and can’t be avoided, please let me vent my anger.” After speaking, I stretched out solid wood to make it folding fan.
Xu Yang quickly picked up the child, sat back on the chair, and calmly replied: "My humble minister is stupid, there is nothing I can do."
Seeing that the other party's guardian is serious, Xia Chen withdrew his hand, "Okay, it's for your sake. But this kid is not humble at all in the academy. He is only six years old and he is promiscuous everywhere, making those ladies from aristocratic families feel pity. Although, Mainly because he is too eye-catching just sitting alone."
"It's really pretty." Xu Yang nodded in approval, and asked, "What's his name?"
"The surname is Yan and the name is Chen, and it's quite elegant." Xia Chen kept looking at the side, saw the young man lying on Xu Yang's shoulder, his eyes seemed to be closed, and said, "He seems to be sleepy."
When Xiao Yanchen heard this, he stood up and shook his head vigorously at Xu Yang.
"Don't be brave, I'll take you to bed to sleep." Xu Yang also saw the young man's tiredness, got up and walked to the back room.He felt that the person in his arms was suddenly worried, so he stroked the other's back and promised, "You can come home with me when you wake up."
After finishing speaking, Xu Yang was stunned, never expecting to make such a decision in a single thought.However, he realized that this was inappropriate, and Xiao Yanchen responded happily: "Well, I'll wait for my brother."
In the simple and clean living room, Xu Yang's mind was blank and he had no thoughts, only his feet took another step and walked forward amid another "brother".
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At dusk, the gates of the palace were opened with three bells, and the dignitaries of the Manchu Dynasty entered the banquet one after another along the avenue paved with bright red soft carpets.The golden glazed tiles reflected the last afterglow, and soon thousands of bright lights were hung.
Xu Yang didn't take the seat too early. After chatting with Xia Chen in the East Palace for a while, he stepped into the Lingluo Hall at the last moment.Immediately after the eunuch welcoming guests at the door shouted, the officials and family members in the palace all watched over.
One of the main purposes of today's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is to reward the soldiers at the frontier, and the most concerned one is the Xu family.More than ten years ago, the Xu family rebelled with the current emperor Xia Mingyu, established a foundation and established a business, and then put on armor and took command to resist the most difficult Northwest Wara.Now above the court, there is no other family with such great achievements.
After the border gradually stabilized, Xu Jingshi, who lived in the grassland and sandy land for a long time, returned home to reunite with his wife and children. Unexpectedly, only two or three years later, his own son also followed his path and chose to join the military.
Xu Yang has been said to be like his father since he was a child, even though his reputation in the capital is not good.When he was old enough to be an official, he rejected Habayashi Wei's idle job, hid his name and joined the army and trained in the school grounds in the suburbs for several months.When he was discovered later, Xu Jingshi reluctantly sent him to the team he stayed outside.
When Xu Yang left, he had a reputation in the court. Now that he has made great achievements in battle, it's time for him to officially confer the title.However, if he were to be in charge of another army, he would still be included in the palace guards, which is very interesting.
When the officials were discussing in low voices, Xu Yang had already taken his seat.After he glanced at the female relative's seat, he turned his head to look at his father beside him.
Xu Jingshi's appearance is more like a Confucian general, with a straight face and a bit like a counselor who speaks classical Chinese.At this moment, he looked at his son's preoccupied appearance, and asked with concern: "Why don't you go home first after looking for the prince during the day? Is something wrong?"
"Don't worry dad, Yang'er is just thinking about how to ask His Majesty for a reward."
"Don't say too much, His Majesty has made his own decisions and will not wrong you." Xu Jingshi became nervous after hearing this.
Xu Yang moved closer, and confirmed with a voice that only the two of them could hear: "The more rewards, the less. If Yang'er asks for more rewards, will he stay with the Anxi Army in our house?"
"That's what you said, but what reward can you ask for? Gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin? Are you this kind of person?" Xu Jingshi looked at his son's serious eyes, and he was more distressed than he was gratified, "Everything is over. If you are full, you will lose, and our family doesn’t need you to worry about it now. You, just do what you want.”
Xu Yang's forehead was lightly tapped, and the corners of his lips slowly curled up: "Then thank you first."
Not long after, the emperor's ceremonial guard arrived, and everyone stood up to greet him, and great music was played.
Xia Mingyu sat on a high seat with his chin held high, and after finishing his toast, he began to talk about the war in the Northwest: "This year, Wala was defeated by our country's rising stars, and it has been three months since I dared not test the margins. Such a great achievement , Fei Qing contributed a lot."
After hearing this, Xu Yang raised his eyebrows and said respectfully: "Your Majesty appreciates you. The soldiers who have stood by the Northwest for many years are the ones who have worked hard and made great achievements. The humble minister is just taking advantage of their care."
"This frontier really sharpens the state of mind, so humble, like an adult." Xia Mingyu frowned and smiled, "I have thought about it, and I will send the prince there next year."
Xia Chen was shocked when he heard this.
Here, Xia Mingyu continued: "You have fought beautifully this year. I heard that all the generals under your father's command praised you very much. It's time to reward you. Is there anything you want?"
Xu Yang cupped his hands, "I have seen all the border wars and the sufferings of the people this year, and I know that stability is not easy. Now I just want to keep the border clean and seek the well-being of the soldiers. I only hope that they can go home and see their wives and children , and take them with you to see the prosperity of the capital, the rivers and mountains they guard, and the peaceful and prosperous world they wish for."
"Okay!" Xia Mingyu raised his arms, "I never expected that Guotai Min'an will be seen in less than 20 years. The border guards have contributed a lot, and I want to come and see."
Afterwards, with the support of the ministers, he changed the subject: "Fei Qing just asked for someone else's wish, but you have to be rewarded yourself. If you let me choose for you, it may not be what you like, or say Now that Fei Qing has grown up, she doesn't plan to get close to uncle anymore."
After a while, Xu Yang raised his eyelids with a smile, revealing the light in his eyes, "Does Your Majesty agree to anything you want?"
"As long as I can do it, I will do my best to satisfy you. Of course, it can't be an unreasonable thing."
After listening, Xu Yang and Xia Chen exchanged glances, then exhaled quietly, and said, "Weichen went to Mingli Academy during the day, and met a child punching in the bamboo forest. .”
Xia Mingyu raised his eyebrows, "Oh, there is another interesting thing, like something you would do."
Xu Yang continued: "He is serious about every move, but his strength is naturally inferior to that of Weichen. When the child left angrily, Weichen chased after him and asked who was the master? He lowered his head and said that there is no martial arts student in the academy. The lessons are just imitated according to the book." He paused, his voice raised, "Your Majesty also knows that Mingli Academy gathers the pillars of the next generation of Li Guo, but the strong should have both civil and military skills."
After listening, Xia Mingyu agreed: "Wu Fei is only used on the battlefield, and also helps in self-defense and fitness. It's time to put martial arts on the agenda." He suddenly thought of something, turned his head to look at Xia Chen's round face, and twisted his head. Frowning, "I remember that the prince has learned swordsmanship."
The other party didn't finish the derogatory words, but Xia Chen knew that he was asking about his homework, so he said with a little aggrieved: "Father, my son wakes up every day to read strategies, and I really don't have time to practice swordsmanship." .”
Xia Mingyu withdrew his disgusted gaze, looked at the young students present, and found that there were almost no people who were more handsome and radiant than Xu Yang.He sighed: "It's my negligence. Thinking about creating a great cause with a few brothers in the past, fighting for three days and three nights is full of high spirits. If this is the case, the Ministry of Rites will be fully responsible for the promotion of martial arts."
"Your Majesty is wise, but this matter needs to be figured out slowly." Xu Yang folded his hands in front of him, and said unhurriedly, "This minister intends to bring the child back to justice as soon as possible, so I come to ask His Majesty for a reward."
Xia Mingyu understood, and said: "There is such an ambitious person in the Royal Academy, so we really can't delay." Then, he was about to inquire about the child's identity, when Xu Yang continued: "But the child is only six years old. I think it's better to just accept him as a righteous brother and take him back to the general's mansion to teach him carefully. It just so happens that he can also add some smoke to the family."
Who knows, Xia Mingyu immediately became serious, "Which family's son entered Mingli Academy at the age of six, where is the Minister of Rites?"
Minister of the Ministry of Rites came out from the banquet, "Your Majesty, according to Little General Xu, it seems to be Yan's orphan. That child... is a bit weird. I really couldn't find a suitable adopter, so I sent it to Mingli Academy. Your Majesty, you know about it."
"Yanshi..." Xia Mingyu repeated several times, "Oh, I remembered, there is such a person." After finishing speaking, he seemed to straighten his sleeves casually, secretly observed Xu Yang several times, and finally He continued: "Feiqing has a talented heart, which is very valuable, I agree."
Xu Yang took a step forward calmly, showing pure joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then, when he sat back on his seat, he saw his father glaring at him, clearly showing a ferocious look.
Xu Jingshi gritted his teeth and said: "Brat, go back and deal with you."