On the last day of training, they were still shooting moving targets. Perhaps because of the last day, Wang Lian found a few more soldiers to help him carry the targets. Now there were five moving targets, and they were five rabbit targets, which required Li Ye to shoot continuously.
Five targets.
Li Ye galloped on his horse at the 150-step line, drew an arrow, set the string, opened his bow, and shot out an arrow. The arrow hit the rabbit's head, all in one go and very smoothly.
While running, he shot four more arrows in succession, which hit the target and hit the vital part of his forehead.
The drum sounded again, and Li Ye ran in reverse. This time he changed his hand, holding the bow in his right hand, and shot five arrows in a row again.
Then, the soldiers changed the bird target and the mouse target. Of course, they were all wooden targets and not living animals.
In fact, as Pei Min said, polo and mounted archery are two sides of the same coin. Their foundations are exactly the same, including horse control, sharp eyesight, steady hands, and precision.
If you are good at polo, you will also be a master in mounted archery. If you are good at mounted archery, you will also become a master in polo very quickly.
The polo masters in various powerful military teams did not train polo from childhood and became monks halfway, but they must all be masters of riding and archery.
There is no technical problem in switching between polo and mounted archery. What is lacking is experience and proficiency.
Therefore, after the soldiers learned that Li Ye was a master of polo, it was not surprising that he became a master of mounted archery in five days.
In the afternoon, the five days of training were over, and Li Ye specially invited the soldiers to have a meal.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, Wang Lian said to Li Ye: "We have already talked about the advantages of riding and shooting, young master. Let's talk about the shortcomings of this humble position."
Li Ye quickly said: "General Wang, please speak directly, I am all ears!"
The call of General Wang made Wang Lian elated. He smiled and said: "My humble position is just a small team leader. I cannot be a general. My five days of training are over. I can only say that my son will have no problem taking the martial arts exam. He will definitely get high scores."
But there is still a long way to go before we can become a master of mounted archery in actual combat."
Li Ye nodded, "I also know that I don't have any battlefield experience!"
Wang Lian scratched his head and said: "Young master does not fully understand the meaning of humble position. The battlefield is another matter. We have never experienced that kind of bloody test of life and death.
The actual combat mentioned in the humble job is to shoot living objects, not to run around with a target on the school field. In fact, this kind of boring, the routes are fixed, only shooting living objects can truly practice archery, birds in the sky, rats and rabbits on the ground, in the water
All kinds of fish and snakes can be used. The routes are ever-changing. You must predict the route in advance. This is the master."
Wang Lian smiled and said: "This is what General Wang Zhongsi said when he taught us the class back then, and I also copied it in my humble position."
Another soldier next to him said: "Young Master, you can practice archery at night. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that shooting money in the sun will help you shoot money, and shooting incense in the night will help you burn fire. There are also night training in the military camp, so practicing archery at night will strengthen your eyesight."
"Chiang Kai-shek is right!"
Another soldier also said: "I also suggest that you take time to practice the step bow. Mounted archery is a flat shot, shooting in a straight line, while the step bow is projectile. The techniques are different. Mastering the step bow can improve the accuracy of mounted archery.
Slowly it turns into shooting in the eyes, forehead, and throat. The young master is not far away from becoming a real master."
When the soldiers talked, Li Ye learned a lot. He raised his glass and said with a smile: "Thank you for your kind words. I have remembered them all. Come! I'll give you a toast."
Early the next morning, Li Ye went out. This was his first time traveling far away. Pei Sanniang and Aunt Mu kept sending him to the entrance of the alley, giving him numerous instructions and worries.
Li Ye smiled and said: "Don't worry! My uncle is here. If nothing happens, it will only take ten days. Maybe I will be back in less than ten days."
"Be generous with your money, don't be too stingy and let others look down upon you!" Pei Sanniang warned again.
"Mom, I get it, I guess I don't have anywhere to spend it even if I have money!"
"Also, you are not allowed to gamble!"
"Will not!"
Li Ye waved to them and set off.
Watching her son go away, Pei Sanniang's eyes turned red and she almost cried again. Aunt Mu persuaded her for a long time, and then the two of them slowly went home.
Li Ye was looking forward to it. This was his first trip to the Tang Dynasty!
Li Ye wore a blue fine linen warrior uniform and a gauze hat on his head. He put the Sirius bow in his bag and hung it on the pommel bridge. He also put the arrow pot together and wore a short sword at his waist.
There were two large leather luggage bags hanging on the back, and it looked like he was going on a long trip.
Not long after, Li Ye arrived at Danfengmen. He entered Yemen with the invitation letter and came to Danfengmen Square.
At this time, thousands of people had gathered in Danfengmen Square, including high-ranking officials and their families and children. Some high-ranking officials and dignitaries even brought their maids and maids.
Li Ye looked around, guessing that his grandfather Li Linfu was also there.
At this moment, someone suddenly slapped his arm hard from behind.
"Brother Li, we meet again!"
Li Ye turned around, and behind him was a young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes. It was Cheng Changyin. Li Ye was surprised and happy, "Brother Cheng, are you going to go hunting in spring too?"
"Our family goes there every year, but this is my first time!"
Li Ye nodded, "Exactly!"
"Come to our place and have a chat!" Cheng Changyin enthusiastically invited him.
Li Ye had just seen Li Linfu's carriage, but there were three legitimate sons, Li Xiu, Li Yu, and Li Min, and five or six legitimate grandchildren beside him. Li Ye knew Li Zhu and Li Ze among them, but he did not see his fathers, Li Dai and Li Ye.
Not happy anymore.
Since Cheng Changyin invited him, he was not polite, clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Then I'll excuse you!"
"Last time, thank you Brother Cheng for your timely notification!"
"It's okay. I heard that you did a terrible job on them. The Shenlong Gang was disbanded and Yu Wen Siwu had his legs broken. How happy!"
The Yuwen family kept their mouth shut, and almost no one outside knew what happened. They only knew the result: Yuwen Siwu's legs were broken.
Li Ye said calmly: "They have done many evil things, and they deserve it!"
"With the evil he did, it would be easier for him to break his legs!"
While talking, Li Ye followed Cheng Changyin to the northwest corner, where all the Cheng family was. Li Ye saw the head of the family, Cheng Ruobing, and a middle-aged man next to him, who should be Cheng Changyin's father, Cheng Ruoshui.
There are also several boys aged fourteen or fifteen and a young lady aged twelve or thirteen. These are Cheng Changyin's younger siblings. Although Cheng Changyin is the son of the second oldest child, Cheng Ruoshui, he is the eldest son of the Cheng family.
Cheng Ruobing's first two children are both daughters, and the third, Cheng Changdi, is a son, but he is two years younger than Cheng Changyin.
There were also four large carts, in which were two ladies, some maids and maids, and various items.
"Uncle Cheng, long time no see!" Li Ye stepped forward and saluted Cheng Ruobing.
Cheng Ruobing was a little surprised. He had always thought that Li Ye was a commoner boy from Chang'an, but since Li Ye could also participate in the Spring Hunting, he was obviously mistaken.
"Nephew Li Xian, who is your father?"
"My father is Li Jingwen, a doctor in the household department."
"Li Jingwen?"
Cheng Ruobing read the name twice and suddenly realized that Li Jingwen was Li Dai.
"It turns out that Mr. Li is the grandson of Li Xiangguo. How disrespectful! How disrespectful!"
Li Ye was afraid that he would misunderstand, so he explained with a smile: "I'm just a concubine, and when I met my uncle, I was still a commoner and had not returned to the clan. My participation in the spring hunt this time has nothing to do with my family, not even my grandfather."
Know."
This is a bit complicated, but Cheng Ruobing still understood a little bit. This child may be an illegitimate child who just recognized his ancestor.
However, this has nothing to do with him. The important thing is that Li Ye recovered the belongings of their ancestors for them. This is a major event related to the rise and fall of their family.
Cheng Ruobing introduced his brother Cheng Ruoshui and a group of juniors to Li Ye. Cheng Ruoshui was also very grateful to Li Ye. He smiled and said: "If nephew Li Xian is alone, he might as well come with us."
"That's great, I'm very happy!"
Li Ye was worried that he had no place to stay, so the Cheng family took the initiative to invite him, which played into his heart.
Cheng Changyin was really happy, "Brother, come with me this spring hunting, I will take you to hunt deer!"
At this time, Li Ye suddenly saw his father Li Dai, looking around for something. He should be looking for himself.
Li Ye whispered to Cheng Changyin: "I'll go for a while and I'll be back soon!"
He left the horse to Cheng Changyin to take care of and walked over quickly.
Cheng Ruoshui asked his brother in a low voice: "Were those things in the ancestral hall returned by Li Linfu?"
Cheng Ruobing shook his head, "This child must not have lied. Li Linfu got the Cheng family's things, how could he ask a concubine to return them?"
Cheng Ruoshui suddenly realized, "Brother can see clearly, but Li Linfu's grandson is a little bit different."
The Cheng family belongs to the East Palace faction, and Li Linfu has been trying to overthrow the prince Li Heng. The two sides are political enemies, so Cheng Ruoshui is a little worried.
Cheng Ruobing smiled lightly and said: "Li Linfu now is no longer the Li Linfu he used to be!"
Cheng Ruoshui nodded, "I understand what brother means. In fact, it doesn't matter if you are a concubine!"