Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 462 Diligence
The sun of winter, shining softly on the ground, dispels the severe cold of the night and brings warmth to Guanzhong.

In the camp of the Han army near Yongcheng, on the bare and flat grassland, twelve people were running along the grassland, scrambling to make a bow.Huo Yi, who was dressed in red, was holding a ball with his right foot. He swung the ball past Xiang Yu and kicked the ball in front of Liu Chan.

Liu Chan, who was pushing and pulling with Deng Ai, suddenly started running and stopped Ju at his feet, but unexpectedly stopped the ball half a meter, Liu Chan had to use the back of his foot to lift Ju into the door.

Huo Yi, Li Gui and the others immediately raised their arms and cheered. Liu Chan propped his arms on his knees, breathed heavily, slowly raised his back, and gave everyone high-fives to celebrate.

Feeling the sound of rapid breathing, Liu Chan waved his hands and said, "I'm tired if I change to Bo Ji."

Amid the urgency of both the enemy and the enemy, Liu Chan said it was difficult to persevere, and replaced Zhao Tong.Little did he know that Deng Ai, who was defending him, let out a long sigh in his heart, and finally he didn't have to act so uncomfortable. His Majesty's Cuju skills are really not flattering.

Served by attendants on the sidelines, Liu Chan stepped onto the stands, wiped the sweat from his head, and looked at the people running on the field, only to see Deng Ai on the field being extremely fierce, stealing Zhao Tong's bow, and leading the bow to the halfway point. On the field, send the ball to Wei Yan.

Liu Chan didn't feel anything unusual when he arrived, but complained to Guan Xing who was beside him, "Bo Ji's skills are too bad, and Shi Zai snatched it so easily."

With that said, Huo Yi took Ju forward again and passed it to Li Gui who stepped forward, while Deng Ai stepped forward to defend in small steps.With quick eyesight and quick hands, Deng Ai rushed forward, broke the bow under Li Gui's feet, and passed it to Fu Xun.Then Li Gui turned back and ran back, one of them rushed from behind, bumped into Fu Xun, and snatched Ju back again.

The red and yellow sides officially entered the Cuju competition!

Seeing from the beginning to the end, Guan Xing, who is familiar with the generals' release of water, said euphemistically: "The generals in Shizai are fierce in Cuju, less skillful, and more courageous. Your Majesty's victory over the generals is skill. If you compare bravery, the generals are afraid. Injure Your Majesty's ten thousand chariots."

Cuju originated in Linzi, Qi State during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. After the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty, the Han people regarded Ju as the way of "governing the country and practicing martial arts". It was not only widely used in the army, but also popular among the court nobles.Unlike Cuju, which was performative in the later Song Dynasty, Cuju in the Han Dynasty was more confrontational.

When Ban Gu wrote Han Shu, he once listed "Cuju 25 Pian" as a military book, which belonged to the military skills of military training.There is a saying in Liu Xiang's "Bie Lu": "Taking Ju, the force of the army is also."Therefore, when you practice warriors, you know that you are talented, and you practice them because of playing. '

The champion Hou Huo Qubing not only penetrated Hexi, but also spread Cuju belonging to the Central Plains to the Western Regions. Even when the army was short of food, Huo Qubing still did not forget Cuju.

Therefore, when the armies of the Han and Wei dynasties ceased fighting in the first lunar month, Liu Chan organized the generals and soldiers who had not returned home to perform Cuju, which was not only for physical fitness, but also for fun and entertainment.As the emperor, Liu Chan often entered the arena to have fun with the generals.

Liu Chan's face was reddish, and he could see that Deng Ai was pouring water on himself just now.With a light cough, he said, "How has Anguo handled Fufeng's political affairs in recent days?"

After Guan Xing succeeded as the prefect of Fufeng County, because the county government Huaili was not in the hands of the big man, he temporarily moved the county government to Yongcheng for administration.Not only that, the main force of the Han army also moved back to the vicinity of the Chengguo Canal in Yongcheng. Zhuge Liang arranged for soldiers to dredge the water conservancy of the Chengguo Canal for use in the next spring.

Meixian County was reserved for Huang Quan to garrison to resist the Wei army in the north of Wei; in principle, Wei Yan camped in Wuzhang to guard against the enemies in Weinan.

Guan Xing pondered a little, and said: "In recent months, the Han and Wei dynasties have fought, and the people have rushed into the mountains in fear to avoid the war. The strong and strong are self-reliant, and they will not come out after closing the fort. I can only visit the people in the villages and pavilions to comfort them. Common people, help the orphans, widows, old and weak. If the family has abandoned farming due to the war and lacks food for the winter, the ministers will recruit laborers to allocate food for them."

In dealing with political affairs, Guan Xing has the characteristics of inheriting his father Guan Yu's etiquette, and he is very caring for ordinary people.When dealing with civil affairs in Fufeng County, he was not afraid of the severe cold, driving between the villages and pavilions, and went to the villages in person to appease the frightened people.

Liu Chan watched the fierce competition on the field, sighed, and said: "Long breath to cover up tears, mourning the hardships of the people's lives! Anguo, you go back to the mansion today, and issued an official document stating that you will be two years old today, and Fufeng County will be exempted from taxes. At the same time, I will also strictly enforce military discipline and order the officers and men to abide by the discipline and not disturb the people, and those who violate it will be punished."

"No!" Guan Xing replied.

Looking at Fu Xun who was replaced, Liu Chan asked with a smile: "Do you think it's entertainment if An Guo doesn't enter the arena and kicks with Zhu Qing?"

Guan Xing shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, there are all generals on the battlefield. Although I am proficient in martial arts, it is difficult to compete with the generals. Besides, there are still political affairs to be dealt with in the minister's mansion, so it is inconvenient to stay for a long time."

Liu Chan stood up, put on a blanket, and said with a smile, "Since this is the case, it is not convenient for me to stay in Anguo for a long time. I will send Anguo off and return to the camp by the way." After speaking, Liu Chan and Guan Xing walked towards the gate of the camp.

Liu Chan tightened the blanket, and said with emotion: "Since the former general died in battle, the late emperor often reminded me of the difficulty of starting a business with the former general, and the hardships of starting a business. Today's ability to enter Guanzhong is actually the result of the joint efforts of the former emperor and the former general." Hope too. I hope Anguo can help us to rule the country, and don't forget that the late emperor and the great generals are full of expectations."

Walking to the front of the camp, Guan Xing's carriage had already arrived at Yingkou.Liu Chan held Guan Xing's hands and said sincerely: "The former emperor and the former general (referring to Guan Yu) are like brothers. Today, I and Qing have known each other since we were young. We should inherit the ambitions of our ancestors, help the Han Dynasty together, and rule the world."

"I don't dare to forget each other!" Guan Xing bowed his hands and bowed, and said in a deep voice.

Liu Chan helped Guan Xing up, and when he was about to send him into the carriage, he found that the horse was pulling the carriage for Guan Xing. He asked curiously, "Why did Anguo make the mare work?"

When Guan Xing heard this, he looked bewildered and said, "I don't know the male and female of the horse, so it's no wonder that the horse-drawn cart is weak."

In the use of horses, male horses cannot run, and mares have no long-term strength, so military horses and most riding horses are gelding horses.

"In the past, Sun Shuao rode a horse for three years, working on state affairs, and didn't know the gender. Now there is Anguo's draft horse, who is diligent in governing the country and does not distinguish between male and female. Anguo should be my grandson Shuao!" Liu Chan sighed.

"How dare I compare myself to Sun Shu'ao? I'm ashamed and dare not do it!" Guan Xing said, clasping his hands.

Liu Chan laughed, and said: "How can we know the future. I think that with your qualifications, if you are diligent in political affairs, or if you are a virtuous minister, you don't know!"

Guan Xing's qualifications are indeed good, and he is also highly valued by Zhuge Liang.But if you want to compare with Sun Shuao, Guan Xing is still far behind.Sun Shuao was one of the important promoters who helped Chu, which was troubled internally and externally, become one of the Five Hegemons in the Spring and Autumn Period. He was good at water conservancy, and Shaopi was written by him.Not only that, but he has also made great achievements in running the army and governing the government, and he is also very clean and honest as an official. In fact, there are few virtuous ministers in China.Therefore, Liu Chan's intention is to encourage Guan Xing.

Guan Xing felt that he was not capable enough, so he kept making promises.

(End of this chapter)