Yang Quanqi put aside his worries, took out a silk book from his sleeve, and said: "Yang lived in Luoyang for several years and wrote a book called "Luoyang Map", which recorded the geography and customs of Luoyang City. I also asked Xi Gong to correct it."

The maid handed the book to Xi Hui. Xi Hui looked through it a few times and said with a smile: "The Yang family passed down the Book of Documents to their family. They have never forgotten their ancestors' aspirations. They can write books and commentaries after military service, which is admirable."

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Yang Quanqi sighed: "How dare or forget the aspirations of our ancestors. After the Yang family crossed the river, both my father and Yang were no longer in the fourth rank, and the rest of the clan were reduced to lower ranks. This is really something the Yang family hated. My father never forgot it when he died.

Quan Qi really feels ashamed of his ancestors for urging him to revive the reputation of the Yang family."

Looking at Yang Quanqi's sad face, Xi Hui said comfortingly: "The Yang family crossed the river a little later, and the court has already agreed on the rank. If you want to change it, it will involve a lot of things, so you should plan it slowly."

In fact, Xi Hui knew very well that the Yang family crossed the Yangtze River too late, and the marriage was out of character. In addition, the Yang family had served Huan Wen and was regarded by the court as a lineage of the Huan family. How could the Yang family be promoted.

Yang Quanqi also knew that this matter was very difficult. When his father Yang Liang was still alive, he would complain to the Ministry of Civil Affairs every three years, hoping to promote the Yang family to a higher rank, but he was unable to do so until his death.

He was sitting in Luoyang and was promoted to General Longxiang for his meritorious service. He originally thought that if he made more contributions, the Yang family would be promoted. However, he was defeated and demoted. The hard-earned title of General Longxiang was in vain. I don’t know when the promotion will happen.

There is hope.

With a long sigh, Yang Quanqi lowered his head to drink tea, only to feel that his mouth was full of bitterness.

Xi Hui pointed at Yang Anxuan and the others and said: "The seven generations of the Yang family are famous for their virtues and have many talented people. If Quanqi is based in Xinye, he will definitely be able to make great achievements and be valued by the emperor. What's more, there are three tigers in the family, and the family reputation will be restored soon."

Yang Quanqi smiled and said, "Mr. Xi has given me too much praise. Next year I will be ordering the dog. I hope that Gong Xi will take more care of me."

The nine-grade Zhongzheng system selects officials. The state elects a Dazhongzheng, and then the Dazhongzheng selects the county Zhongzheng (Xiao Zhongzheng). The rank is determined based on family background, morality, and talent. The Xiao Zhongzheng assists the Dazhongzheng in reviewing and then submits the evaluation results to the Situ Mansion for review.

After approval, it is then sent to the Ministry of Personnel as a basis for selecting officials, and for conferring, promoting or dismissing officials.

However, now the ranking has become almost entirely based on family background, so there is a saying that "there is no poor family in the upper class, and there is no noble family in the lower class".

Next year will be the year of the triennial appointment. As the governor of Yongzhou, Xi Hui is the great official recommended by the court. If he can win his favor, it will be a good opportunity for the Yang family to change their destiny.

Yang Quanqi was worried. It would be difficult for An Shen to be promoted to the fifth rank. An Yuan was set to the sixth rank in the 16th year of Taiyuan, so it would be difficult for him to be promoted. An Xuan would be of age next year, and Duke Xi had a good impression of him. He said

Maybe it can be ranked as fourth grade, but if it can be made as an exception and ranked as third grade or above, there is hope for the revitalization of the family.

Xi Hui shook his tail and did not comment on Yang Quanqi's desire. Although he was a great official, he was judged by his family background and county magistrate. The emperor ordered Jia Bizhi to write the "Genealogy of the Eighteen Prefectures" (3), which was kept in the secret palace. This book

As the basis for distinguishing the rank of scholars and common people, and for selecting officials and considering intermarriage, the Yang family was considered to be the fourth-rank military family, and it was almost impossible to stand out.

However, dynasties are still coming and going, and families are also changing. The Yu family, which was once prosperous at that time, is now just a name. If there is an outstanding person among the three sons of the Yang family, I might as well support him and it will be a good story.

Thinking of this, Xi Hui smiled and said: "Master once asked his disciples about their ambitions. I would like to ask my three wise nephews what their ambitions are?"

Xi Hui was so excited that he asked questions casually, but Yang Anshen and others did not dare to take it lightly. Xi Hui is a great person who can determine a person's ups and downs. If he can leave an impression in his mind, he will be promoted to a higher grade in the coming year.

Goods have great benefits.

Yang Quanqi put down the tea bowl and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Xi has a question, please think about it before answering."

Yang Anshen was the eldest brother. He chanted for a moment, then bowed his hands and said, "Mr. Xi, Anshen knows that he has few talents and limited knowledge. He can only study hard and not lose his reputation in the family, be diligent in the king's affairs, and serve the court with all his loyalty."

Xi Hui nodded, commented "Shou Cheng" in his heart, and said with a smile: "The Yang family is a gate of virtue. If my nephew is loyal to the country, he will surely imitate his ancestors and shine the lintel of the gate."

As soon as Yang Anshen finished speaking, Yang Anyuan said impatiently: "The world is uneasy when I sail south. I am willing to lead the cavalry to wipe out Beirong, reorganize the Jin River and Mountains, and return the capital to Luoyang."

Another Huan Yuanzi, Xi Hui disapproved in his heart. It had been almost a hundred years since the imperial court had traveled eastward, during which he had failed many times in the Northern Expedition. How could he return the capital to Luoyang? This was just what a kid with a yellow mouth said casually.

With a wave of the tail in his hand, Xi Hui said calmly: "It doesn't matter, you are young and energetic."

Yang Anxuan paid attention to Xi Hui's expression. His eldest brother Shoucheng and his second brother were radical. Xi Hui's face was dull, and it was obvious that neither of them liked it.

Thinking about it, Xi Hui successively served as the minister of Sanqi, the minister of Huangmen, the prince's right guard, and the governor of Yongzhou. During this period, he served as the Zhongzheng of Shanping County and examined many outstanding men. He had heard such words too many times.

Jin people like to talk easily, so the only way to impress Xi Hui is to win by surprise. Yang Anxuan organized his words and said: "Mr. Xi, An Xuan has no big ambitions. He is willing to learn how to make tea in a cup. The ups and downs are arbitrary, and the bitterness and sweetness follow the fate. I only hope that the fragrance will not change.

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Xi Hui was stunned, savored it for a moment, and laughed loudly: "Wonderful words."

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When they came out of Qixin Hall, both Yang Quanqi and Yang Anshen looked happy. Yang Anyuan was envious and jealous of Yang Anxuan. The third child was really lucky. He fell in love with the fate of Governor Xi.

Yang Anxuan's expression was indifferent, thinking about finding some excuse to see Hu Fan. His actions seemed urgent, but he couldn't be anxious. In Qixin Hall, Yang Quanqi had bid farewell to Xi Hui and was preparing to return to Jiyang City tomorrow.

He has ambitions in the world and must not miss out on talented people. Yang Anxuan made up his mind to become familiar with Hu Fan even if he was a bit of a rogue.

On the pretext of buying a gift for Qiu'er, Yang Quanqi left the post house and came to the Governor's Mansion to find Hu Fan. Hu Fan didn't expect that Yang Anxuan really came to him to learn archery, so he said awkwardly: "I still have official business at hand, and I won't leave until Youshi."

Yamen."

When Shen Zheng didn't arrive, it was still more than half an hour before leaving the Yamen. Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, let's go to the market to buy some things, and then I'll treat Brother Hu to a casual meal. Because I have to return to Xinye tomorrow, and I can't help it because I'm afraid of missing the opportunity.

Ask Brother Hu for advice."

Hu Fan nodded in confusion. It is said that there were many people in Yang Quanqi's army who were excellent in archery. Why did Yang Anxuan identify him?

When leaving the yamen, he was stopped by Mao Yin, the military officer, which delayed him for a quarter of an hour. Hu Fan hurried out of the yamen and saw Yang Anxuan waiting in front of the mansion with a smile, without any sign of helplessness.

Hu Fan apologized and said, "Brother Yang, I'm sorry for the delay. I'll treat you to this meal."

Yang Anxuan was not too polite and followed Hu Fan to a wine shop not far away. The wine shop's business was good, the lobby was full of diners, and the aroma of wine, coriander and vegetables was fragrant. Hu Fan was obviously a regular customer, and the waiter led him through the lobby, followed by

In the two rows of monasteries, from behind the brocade curtains hung, the sounds of singing and drinking from silk and bamboo can be heard.

Grilled mutton, steamed sea bass, stir-fried winter squash, a stack of Chinese biscuits, and a pot of wine, the two of them were chatting happily. When the wine was half-drunk, Hu Fan stood up and made a gesture of bowing, and said: "The body must be

Be upright, use gentle force, and hold the arrow calmly (4)..."

In fact, most of what Hu Fan said about Yang Anxuan is known, but stones from other mountains can attack jade, and what Hu Fan said is extraordinary.

Yang Anxuan, with a flattering attitude, also stood up and followed Hu Fan's example, asking: "What does it mean to use gentle force? Is my stance wrong? Can I raise my Qi when drawing the bow?"

"The wrist should be flat, and the front punch should be level with the back eye...the strength should be in the elbow, not the shoulder..." Hu Fan taught Yang Anxuan the Yi Zhu Incense Kungfu, and then the two sat down again, toasted each other, drank, and looked at each other.

And laugh.

Yang Anxuan sighed: "Brother Hu is weak in his youth, but his shooting skills are so incisive, which is really impressive. Even the veterans on the battlefield may not have the profound insights of Brother Hu."

Hu Fan was tickled by Yang Anxuan's words and said with a proud smile: "To be honest, brother Fool has been practicing archery since he was a child. Every time he got something, he recorded it in a book. In more than ten years, he accumulated two volumes, divided into step shooting and flat shooting.

,tube shot…….”

Yang Anxuan listened to Hu Fan's talk with a smile. After Hu Fan finished speaking, he said: "Brother Hu's discussion of 'five levels, three Zai, two bends, three straights, and nine taboos' is truly the key to archery. Why not practice it?"

Write it down and teach it to those who know it, and teach it in the army to strengthen the army."

Hu Fan shook his head and said: "Firstly, I have little qualifications, so it is too early to write a book; secondly, the theory of archery is not perfect, and there are still shortcomings in riding and archery. By the way, An Xuan, you will guard Luoyang with your father and brother and the Hu people."

He knows how to fight, is familiar with riding and shooting, and is willing to teach you."

Yang Anxuan did not hide his secrets, saying: "It is more difficult to shoot from a horse than from a standing position. When the horse is galloping, it rises and falls, and it is difficult to determine the accuracy. Only when both the man and the horse are at their highest point are they suspended in the air for a moment. That is the best time for archery..."

Hu Fan got excited after hearing this and stood up and said: "Brother An Xuan, why don't we practice on the school field?"

There are two campuses in Xiangyang, east and west. Hu Fan took Yang Anxuan to the east campus. The campus was just inside the city wall, covering an area of ​​three to four hundred acres. Hu Fan was the military counselor, and he did not dare to use the campus guards to stop him.

The brazier was lit and the arrow stacks were set up. Yang Anxuan and Hu Fan stood thirty steps away.

Hu Fan drew his bow and shot three arrows in a row, all of which hit red hearts. Yang Anxuan applauded and applauded. Hu Fan handed the bow to Yang Anxuan and said with a smile: "Anxuan, you also have a try."

Yang Anxuan secretly laughed in his heart. He could hit the red heart at a distance of thirty steps even with his eyes closed. However, he did a complete trick and shot three arrows. One arrow was in the center, and the other two arrows were not far from the bull's-eye.

Hu Fan smiled and said: "An Xuan's archery skills are very good. When you reach my age, you will definitely surpass me."

He also ordered people to find war horses, and Hu Fan asked Yang Anxuan to practice riding and shooting. Yang Anxuan no longer hid his clumsiness, and galloped his horse and shot two arrows, both of which hit the arrow stack.

Hu Fan praised: "It's dark at night, the basin fire is swaying, and the horse is unstable, but An Xuan can still hit the arrow stack, which is really remarkable. It's a pity that An Xuan will leave Xiangyang tomorrow, otherwise I will ask An Xuan for advice on riding and archery."

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Yang Anxuan shrugged his shoulders and blurted out a sentence: "Nothing else, but I am familiar with it."

Hu Fan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "What a wonderful thing to say."
Chapter completed!