Xia Xun came out of the main hall of the Commander's Department of Jinyi Guards and walked to the front yard. He happened to see Liu Yujue practicing the same movement with a sword under the left corridor. Sweat was dripping down his fair face, and he didn't bother to wipe it.
For a moment, he looked very concerned.
Xia Xun stopped and looked at it carefully for a while, then said with a smile: "Be careful with your waist strength. You can't exert the power of this sword just by relying on your arm strength."
"Brother Yang!"
Liu Yujue turned around and saw Xia Xun. She immediately put away the knife and ran over happily.
After Xia Xun returned to Jinan, Master Cao of the Procuratorate of Punishment did not break his promise and exonerated the Liu family and his son according to the previous agreement. However, the Liu family was involved in the major rebellion case of the White Lotus Cult bandits. Although the Liu family knew that Wang
Yiyuan's true identity depends on the severity of his crime, but he has to be punished. Wang Yiyuan's cousin was the person directly responsible for harboring the imperial prisoner and was exiled from the army. Although the Liu family and his son atone for their sins with their general merits,
Although he was released in name, most of his family property was confiscated, and the Liu family's vitality was severely damaged.
Liu Yujue learned from the painful experience and felt that he was useless as a scholar, and if he continued to study hard, he might not have a chance to win, so he begged Xia Xun for help and brought him to Yingtian. When Luo Kedi was hiring people, Liu Yujue was after all a
The scholar was literate and a useful talent, so he was recruited into the Imperial Guard and made a school captain.
Xia Xun is now the chief flag officer of Jinyiwei Yamen. He is in the seventh rank, which is one level higher than the original third-class sword-bearing guard officer before the emperor. There is also a Lai Baihu above him, but this Lai Baihu is a hereditary Baihu.
The current Jinyiwei Yamen is in vain. Xia Xun has never met this boss. He directly takes orders from Luo Qian and is quite at ease.
After returning from Shandong, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had never expected that he could really make a difference, was very happy because of his role in cracking down on the Jinan White Lotus Sect case, especially his great contribution to killing the imperial convict Wang Jingangnu.
But Old Man Zhu is a bit petty. He has not forgotten that Xia Xun dared to ask him for leave because his wife was late for morning work and wanted to find his wife. So he was promoted to one level and given a sinecure.
He went to the Jinyiwei Yamen and sat on the bench.
According to Lao Zhu's intention, he probably wanted to ignore him and wait until he was eager for success before using him. He didn't want Xia Xun to have no ambitions, so he was very satisfied with this arrangement. He spent all day in Jinyiwei Yamen.
Being idle and idle, this guy is exactly where he wants to be, and he doesn't feel that he has been left out at all.
No, after Xie Yufei returned to Jiangnan, she helped Nan Feifei go north to Yanggu, Shandong, to marry Ximen Qing, which made Mrs. Xizhu furious. Xie Yufei knelt down to apologize to her master, and finally accompanied Xizhu herself.
Madam went to Shandong. Anyway, Feifei was already married, and it was a matchmaker, so Madam Xizhu could not bring her daughter back.
The master and apprentice have been away for half a year. A few days ago, Xie Yufei came back with a message, saying that through her mediation, Mrs.
What kind of methods are they? But considering that this woman is the master of the eccentric Xie Yufei, her methods must be very good. Ximen Qing's end must be worse than his own. Xia Xun couldn't help but feel relieved. According to what the letter said
, she will accompany her master back in the next few days. Xia Xun wanted to visit Xie's house. When he came here, he saw Liu Yujue practicing his sword.
Liu Yujue wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "Lord Qian Shi also said that I use my waist strength incorrectly. I didn't expect Brother Yang to say the same thing. It seems that there is indeed something wrong with my method of luck."
Xia Xun said with some surprise: "Oh? Mr. Qian Shi also taught you how to use the sword?"
Liu Yujue smiled shyly and said, "Yes, but I am too stupid, and I still feel uncomfortable using a knife."
Xia Xun smiled and said: "You can't say that. After all, you learned martial arts a little late, and your limb coordination is relatively poor. But if you are willing to work so hard, you may not be able to succeed. Come on, let me teach you how to chop with this sword.
, in order to fully mobilize the strength of the whole body and chop accurately and steadily."
Xia Xun stuck behind him, held his hands with both hands, and while explaining, he held his hand and made slow movements. In this way, Liu Yujue was taught the sword skills, as if he was being held in Xia Xun's arms.
His cheeks suddenly turned red, and even his neck turned red, but he obediently allowed Xia Xun to pull his arm and did not struggle.
Because he had been practicing his sword just now and was already so tired that he was sweating. Xia Xun didn't notice his discomfort and guided him to chop three times in a row. Xia Xun then let go of his hand and stepped back two steps: "Okay,
You try again."
Liu Yujue followed Xia Xun's instructions and slashed with a knife. Xia Xun praised: "Okay, this knife has already used the strength of the waist. It's very good. You can practice it a few more times and master it completely."
Liu Yujue said happily: "Thank you, Brother Yang."
"Um...cough!"
Suddenly there was a clear cough from the side. The two of them turned around and saw Luo Kedi wearing a white robe, standing in the corridor with his hands behind his back. The two people hurried forward to see him. Luo Kedi glanced at Liu Yujue and said: "
It's not bad. Although I learned martial arts late, my appearance and quality are excellent. There are still three moves left in this set of sword skills. When Xiao Qianyue finishes teaching them, you can come to me and I will teach you more advanced martial arts."
Liu Yujue quickly lifted the handle of the knife, cupped his fists and saluted: "Thank you, sir."
Luo Kedi nodded and said to Xia Xun: "Come with me, I have something to tell you."
"yes!"
Xia Xun patted Liu Yujue on the shoulder and followed Luo Kedi.
Luo Kedi took a leisurely stroll in the courtyard and said leisurely: "In a moment, you go to the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army and meet the judge, Mr. Tie Xuantie."
Xia Xun couldn't help but trembled when he heard the name: "Tie Xuan?"
Luo Kedi glanced at him and asked, "Why, do you recognize it?"
Xia Xun quickly shook his head and said, "I don't recognize him. I just...have heard of him."
Luo Kedi smiled and said: "Oh, I forgot that you are a scholar, so it is not surprising to have heard of his name. Tie Xuan is a man who is well versed in classics and history and has outstanding achievements. When he was a student at Taixue,
He was quite famous. Later, he was selected by the Imperial Academy to be appointed as a scholar of etiquette. He was upright and diligent in his work. The current emperor personally gave him the keystone of his name. He is a rare talent."
Xia Xun said: "Yes, I don't know what you have to say when you humble your post to see the Iron Duan officer."
Luo Kedi frowned and said: "Now there is news about Ling Potian, the patrolling envoy of the White Lotus Sect in Jinan. The court received news that he was found among the pirates in the East China Sea. Those pirates, smuggling and robbery, do all kinds of evil.
, if you continue to collude with this kind of rebellious imperial court, there is no guarantee that you will not do something even more lawless.
The news also said that some of the Haining Guard officers and soldiers secretly colluded with the pirates. The emperor was furious and decided to send Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, who had just returned to Beijing from Shaanxi, to go to Hangzhou to investigate the matter and use the opportunity to encircle and suppress the pirates. Because the incident involved
Guard officers and soldiers, so Lord Tiaotie will go with us. You have dealt with the White Lotus Sect when you were in Jinan and are familiar with them, so the emperor has appointed you to go with us. You must work well."
After hearing this, Xia Xun's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch. An upright and capable minister, and a cunning and arrogant dude. Such a combination is not easy for me, a small seventh-rank official, to serve in the middle. Should I continue to play soy sauce? He
But I never thought that the three of them would have to deal with each other for a long time. It was easier said than done.
Luo Kedi smiled happily and said to Xia Xun: "The fact that the emperor can think of you means that he still thinks highly of you. Last time, for a woman, you dared to delay even the morning court. The emperor is right to put you aside for a while. Go
Please do your job well and do it beautifully. In my opinion, the Emperor will certainly make great use of you when you come back this time."
Xia Xun quickly bowed and said: "Yes, I humbly obey my orders!"
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On one side of the Royal Road, westward along the Qianbu Corridor, across the street from the Liubu Yamen on the east side is the Jinyi Qinjun Commandery Department, and adjacent to the Jinyi Guards Commandery Department is the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
So Xia Xun went to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion very quickly. After exiting the gate of Jinyiwei, he turned right and walked a short distance before entering the gate of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
Xia Xun fought a lawsuit here last time. He may not know the yamen next to it, but the one he is most familiar with is the Office of Adjudication. Wu Busha, the Adjudicating Officer of the Chinese Army, has left Zuo Qian, and the Adjudicating Officer who has just been replaced is this one.
Master Tie Xuan, Mr. Tie is a scholar, but he is the chief officer of the military court. However, although he is a scholar, he is as strong as his last name. He is not a powerful person and is not afraid of the powerful. He has only served as the judge of the five armies for a long time.
Over a long period of time, he has established his prestige and made everyone in the army look awe-inspiring.
Xia Xun arrived in front of the judgment hall. The soldiers announced to go in. Tie Xuan said please.
He immediately clasped his fists and gave a military salute, and said loudly: "Young Xu, a humble official, have met Lord Tie."
"Haha, Mr. Yang, no courtesy, please come up quickly. I have admired Mr. Yang's name for a long time, and I am going to Hangzhou for business, so I need to rely on you greatly." A slight smile appeared on Tie Xuan's clear-cut face.
, stood up and greeted him.
Tie Xuan looked to be in his early thirties, tall, with dark complexion, sunken eye sockets, a high and straight nose bridge, and a slightly curled beard under his chin. Because the light came in from the outside, Xia Xun stood up.
I happened to see his appearance clearly, and it seemed that his pupils were slightly dark brown, not completely black, and I couldn't help but feel a little curious: "Does this Lord Tiexuan have foreign blood?"
Xia Xun really guessed that Tie Xuan was originally from Persia and was brought to the Central Plains during the Mongolian army's Western Expedition, so he did have foreign ancestry.
Xia Xun said: "I don't dare to take the position. I will just let you go as you please. I wonder when you plan to set off?"
Tie Xuan said: "Gong Cao Guo just returned to Beijing yesterday to meet with the emperor. It is rare for him to meet his old colleagues. I would like to go to Duke Cao's house tomorrow to ask for advice. When to leave, it is up to Duke Cao to decide."
Tie Xuan has an upright temperament. He used to be a minister in the Ministry of Rites and is currently the judge of the Fifth Military Governor's Mansion. He was once a faultfinder and a prison judge. He may have some occupational diseases. Except for the smile he showed when he first met him,
The rest of the time, his expression was serious and his words were extremely serious. Xia Xun and he had no place to talk except official matters, so they chatted for a while and agreed to go to Cao Guogong's mansion tomorrow. Xia Xun stood up and left.
Tie Xuan sent him outside the funeral hall, and Xia Xun left alone. He left the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, returned to the Jinyi Guards Command and commanded the envoys to pick up the horses, and then went straight to the Little Taming Elephant Gate. Seeing that he was about to arrive at Tongji Gate,
Xia Xun suddenly saw a few people standing there, a few burly guards, a man and a woman in the middle, talking to each other. When he took a look, Xia Xun couldn't help being surprised. The man and woman were none other than Li Jinglong.
The woman was Xie Yufei. Xia Xun hurriedly pulled the reins, turned over and jumped off the horse.