Changsheng starts from Tiangang 36

Chapter 61

It was freezing cold, and the night wind was bleak.

Since Xishan was designated as a hunting ground for the royal family by the Taizu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, all the hunters in the nearby villages have moved away. The mountain temple that has been incensed for more than [-] years has been abandoned, and few people visit it.

The four of Jiang Li rode their horses closer, but they saw several magnificent horses behind the broken wall of the mountain temple.

Although not as good as Heisha and Chasing Wind, they are still similar.

The saddle draped on the horse's body is exquisitely crafted and covered with intricate hollow patterns, just like a rare treasure.

Two of the big horses were covered with light armor engraved with Nine Nether Flame Sparrows.

The Nine Nether Flame Sparrow is the family emblem of the Great Zhou royal family, and if it is not the Great Zhou royal family who can wear armor with such an emblem on its mount, it will only be meritorious service.

"Honored Sparrow Armor!"

Jiang Li's eyes flickered, he had seen such armor in Heisha's stable when he was practicing horsemanship at the Houfu Racecourse.

But already arrived at the mountain temple, there is no need to retreat.

The four got off their horses, tied the horses, pushed open the shaking temple door, and walked in.

In the mountain temple, a dilapidated statue of a god covered with dust stands in the depths of the temple.

The statue is tall and burly, carved from rocks, like a general in golden armor, with a black tiger crawling under his feet, majestic and majestic.

It's just that after being eroded by wind and rain for a long time, the color of the gods and beasts has faded and is mottled, and it has long been difficult to distinguish the true face.

There was a bonfire in the open space in the middle of the temple, and the dry wood made a crackling sound. A large iron pot was placed on the fire, steaming hot, and wafting the tempting aroma of meat.

The four old men were sitting around the campfire, drunk, when they heard someone approaching, they looked back.

Their eyes met in mid-air, both of them were startled.

"Old Senior!"

"Brother Jiang!"

The four old men were very surprised, surprised that the boy whom they had not seen for a long time would appear in the Xishan paddock hundreds of miles away from Shengjing City.

One of the burly red-haired old men's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked curiously: "Little brother, the Holy Majesty drives the West Mountain paddock to hunt. Ordinary people are not allowed to approach the paddock for thirty miles. How did you come to the foot of the West Mountain?"

"Senior Zhu, this junior is here to meet Princess Yunle!"

Jiang Li saluted respectfully, the old men in front of him were no strangers, they were the old soldiers he met in Yumen Restaurant, and the owner of the restaurant, Old Man Luo, was among them.

These old people taught him Taizu Changquan, and presented him with short daggers, armguards, chain armor, precious pills, and medicinal wine forged from Minghan iron.

More than a month ago, he was able to survive from the bandits hired by Jiang Xuanyao, thanks to the cold dagger and chain armor.

"Little brother actually knows Princess Yunle?"

The fat old man in brocade clothes and with all kinds of jewels and rings on his hands suddenly thought of something, he looked Jiang Li up and down, and said in surprise: "It is rumored that a son of Marquis Wu of the town has very good advice on Princess Yun Le's three strategies to restrain the mang Duo, could it be you!"

As soon as this remark came out, several other veterans also cast solemn glances.

"To be honest with Senior Zhao, the Three Strategies to Control Recklessness are indeed related to me!"

Jiang Li nodded, without concealing anything, these veterans are kind to him, and should be treated with sincerity.

"We have all heard about the three strategies to control the Mang. They are advanced layer by layer and have a long-term plan. If they can be successfully tried, not only will the troubles of the Northern Mang be solved, but it will also ensure the stability of our Dazhou border for decades!"

"Youth with a weak crown strategizes and decides to win in the long run. If all the disciples of the Hou family are like this, why worry about my great week being unsatisfactory and the world uncertain!"

"A young hero is born. How lucky is Marquis Zhenwu to have an heir like you. If he is the son of my family, he will be raised by the next patriarch!"

The veterans nodded approvingly, but they didn't expect that the dissatisfied concubine they met in the restaurant that day turned out to be the person behind the three tricks.

Looking at Jiang Xuanxin, Mo Yunliang, and Old Man Tu who followed Jiang Li into the mountain temple, the veterans were relieved, thinking that the three were Jiang Li's subordinates who had been arranged for him after he regained the love of Marquis Zhenwu.

"Guys, Xishan is no better than our Shengjing City. The temperature is freezing cold at night and the wind is raging. Please sit down and drink wine and eat meat!"

The one-armed old soldier took the wine bag and filled them with spirits, calling them to sit down.

The old man Tu is bohemian and has no taboos. Mo Yunliang has a rough life and is open-minded.

Although the two had seen the extraordinary status of the old soldiers, they didn't feel restrained. They sat cross-legged by the bonfire, took the wine bowl, and drank it down in one gulp.

The hot and mellow spirits entered the stomach, boiling hot and strong, all the cold air soaked in the body was dispelled, and the blood vessels accelerated.

Although this wine is not the rare medicinal wine given to Jiang Li before, it also contains medicinal properties, promoting blood circulation and dispelling cold, warming muscles and bones.

Jiang Xuanxin also sat down with Jiang Li and took the wine bowl.

However, he was overwhelmed with alcohol, imitating everyone else and drank a big gulp of spirits in a dignified manner, his face turned red from choking, and he coughed loudly, causing the old soldiers around him to laugh.

"Brother Jiang, I see that your whole body's strength is coherent, your steps are vigorous and vigorous, and your movements are full of strength. It is very different from more than a month ago. You must have improved rapidly on the road of martial arts and have some fire!"

The red-haired old soldier looked very surprised.

If one wants to achieve something along the way of martial arts, one must soak in various medicinal liquids from an early age to nourish the muscles, bones and flesh.

The earlier one learns martial arts, the stronger the foundation and the greater the potential.

Jiang Li only started practicing martial arts at the age of 16. It is unimaginable that he can make such progress in such a short period of time.

"This junior is able to achieve today's achievements, but also thanks to all seniors for their generosity and teaching. That day, I left Yumen Restaurant in a hurry, and this junior never had the chance to thank you in person!"

Jiang Li stood up and saluted the four veterans three times.

The old soldiers taught him to practice Taizu Changquan in Yumen Restaurant, and he was Jiang Li's half-enlightenment teacher.

"Little brother, you're welcome. It's rare that you share the same temperament and temper with us old guys. It's nothing to teach you everything!"

The fat old soldier waved his hand openly: "If it's for those stubborn juniors who are domineering and have their eyes above the top, no matter whether he is a descendant of the Hou family or a descendant of the royal family, even though the old guys are old and useless, they will never look at him directly." Go up!"

"Little brother, the three strategies to control the recklessness came from you. You should know that this year's martial arts will be held ahead of schedule. A good man should abandon his pen and join the army, step on the northern mang with his horse, and sweep the enemy chiefs with his guns!"

The one-armed old man picked up the wine bag and drank heavily. The strong wine filled his mouth and dripped continuously along his beard, but he didn't know it. This kind of principle is explained clearly, but how many people can mount a horse and kill the enemy.

"The barbarians from the Northern Mang are here. It's not that we warriors shed blood and sweat. I'm useless. I can no longer kill enemies and guard the border for Dazhou. I only hope that the court can revitalize the style of martial arts, cultivate more hot-blooded men, and kill all the way." Go to Hannan Lake and pick up the sweat tent of the mang king, literati? Use it like a bird!"

"Qian Zongqi, I have a young man like Brother Jiang in my big week, why worry about the uncertainty of the north!"

The red-haired old man patted the one-armed old man softly to comfort him, then turned his head and apologized to Jiang Li and the others: "Qian Zongqi got drunk and lost his mind, don't blame everyone, he encountered a powerful enemy in Beimang when he was in his prime, and his arm was cut off. , Martial arts were half useless, and since then I have become depressed and sick, and I can't let go of it!"

"Yan Gan'er, Tuozi, Jiukui, Ansai, old Qian... I miss you, I really miss you, it's only because I was timid back then, I couldn't bring your bones back to Da Zhou, I'm afraid I won't have a chance in this life ..."

Beside the bonfire, the one-armed old man lay drunk on the ground, and the corners of his dry eyes became moist at some point. He sighed long and long, as if he was lamenting the passing of time and the loss of strength.

"Old man, old man, still has aspirations for thousands of miles, why should you belittle yourself, I have a poem to sing about ambitions!"

Looking at the old man in front of him, Jiang Li suddenly thought of those distinguished veterans who had visited the country with his troops in his previous life. When he heard them talk about the years and deeds of the expedition when they were young, he couldn't help but feel sympathy and sympathy. .

His eyes were bright, his voice was loud, and he blurted out a song "The Life of the Turtle".

(End of this chapter)