Chapter 53 New Course "Yicai Library." Yousan looked at the Prince Consort...
Chapter 53
"Xiuyuan, why are you riding a horse today?" He asked curiously when he met Zhou Mingyan in the second half of the journey.
Jing Yue: "Of course I ride a horse because I want to."
"Oh. By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet - little, master." Zhou Mingyan deliberately lengthened his tone and teased him.
Jing Yue was helpless: "...Just call me in private, but don't call me like that again when we get to Yafeng Hall."
"I know, I know. Let's go!" Having already passed the dismounting stone, the horses were handed over to someone to take care of them, and the two of them walked side by side. Zhou Mingyan subconsciously wanted to link arms with him again, but hesitated for a moment.
——Recently, Lin Xiuyuan has been forbidding him from getting too close and rarely allowing physical contact, saying that the weather is too hot.
The weather is indeed too hot and not suitable.
But he was used to being so close to Xiuyuan and couldn't change it in a short time.
Jing Yue naturally noticed his hesitation and pause. He thought for a moment, then, imitating Lin Zhiyi's generous gesture, nudged Zhou Mingyan's raised arm with his arm. His peach blossom eyes curved, and he smiled warmly, "Let's go."
"Hey!" Zhou Mingyan took a step happily.
Xiuyuan should just be best friends with him!
All the students in Yafeng Hall were well-informed. They already knew what had happened in the morning - Marquis Ding'an was conferred the title of Duke Ding'an, and Lin Zhiyi naturally became the young master.
He will soon become Princess Liyang's consort.
This shows how much His Majesty values the Lin family.
Furthermore, ever since Lin Zhiyi's outspoken sarcasm in front of everyone last time, no one dared to provoke him or look down on the prince consort. So what if he was the third prince consort?
Both His Majesty and the Princess like it.
Now that he has become a young master, he will live a life of wealth and glory in the future, perhaps even better than those of them who are going to take the imperial examinations.
It is said that if you marry a princess, you will no longer be able to rise quickly in your official career, but isn’t this another shortcut?
As the most favored consort of the current dynasty's Princess Liyang, he can enjoy decades of peace and happiness as long as Your Majesty is in the prime of life.
You don't have to worry about your livelihood, you don't have to study hard, you don't have to train in the coldest and hottest days of winter and summer. Just live a stable and leisurely life as a rich and idle person.
The more I think about it, the more envious I become.
The students' attitude towards Jing Yue also became more respectful. A few classmates who were on good terms with him even congratulated him on becoming a young master. Of course, congratulations were mainly for Duke Lin Shuo.
Jing Yue accepted all these congratulations and also reminded them that it was better to call him by his name in the Imperial College.
Everyone agreed readily.
There was a new course on this day - after learning horseback archery, students had to learn about horses, which involved tracking, identifying horse hoof prints, distinguishing the types and quality of horses tributed from various places, how to feed horses, cavalry combat methods, etc. - collectively known as "Equestrian Encyclopedia".
Jing Yue did have some relevant knowledge in the books he read, such as "Qimin Yaoshu" and "Introduction to War Horses".
I didn’t expect that the Imperial College also teaches such courses?
The surname of this Lord Secretary is Qin, and his name is Qin Feifan.
After listening to his self-introduction, Jing Yue thought to herself - his surname is Qin... could he have some relationship with the Qin family?
Thinking of this, he asked the person beside him.
This time, the person sitting with him was not Zhou Mingyan, but Ji Wuyou.
Zhou Mingyan had known this knowledge for a long time, but he was not interested in it, so he sneaked to the end of the line.
But Jingyue was interested.
The same is true for Jingyue’s new neighbor Ji Wuyou.
Ji Wuyou was the son of the Minister of Rites. Therefore, he happened to know the family relationships of various noble families in the capital.
Plus... the Qin family is so special.
As the son-in-law of the emperor, Lin Zhiyi was curious about the family situation of the previous son-in-law. Ji Wuyou didn't think there was anything wrong with asking this question.
He whispered back, "It's true that Qin Siye is related to Qin Hongjie, Lord Qin. Within the fifth degree of mourning. Their great-grandfathers were brothers."
In other words...the great-great-grandfather is the same person?
Jing Yue nodded in understanding and smiled at him: "Thank you."
Ji Wuyou hesitated on the title: "...Xiuyuan, you're welcome."
The other party doesn't want others to call him "Young Master", and it's not appropriate to call him "Prince Consort" at this time, so just call him by his name.
"Back then... when the Northern Di invaded, it was Lord Qin who recommended Qin Siye to the Jizhou Army for training." Ji Wuyou whispered again.
I see.
Qin Hongjie once served in the Jinwu Guard, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to recommend his distant cousin.
Qin Feifan was indeed a capable soldier. He rose through the ranks of centurion and general in the Jizhou Army. During one winter battle, he volunteered to ambush the enemy in the snow, ultimately beheading the enemy general and achieving great success. He should have been promoted to deputy general, but the injury left him with a residual illness, and a recurrence of his old injuries made it unsuitable for him to continue serving in the army. He retired and became a dean of the Imperial Academy.
Qin Feifan himself doesn't care about this. As long as he can earn a salary and support his wife and children, it doesn't matter where he works.
Moreover, being the Dean of the Imperial College, I would be facing students, other Deans, Doctors, and Grand Masters every day, which was actually safer. My family would also be relieved.
He is more open-minded than his distant cousin.
But if he put himself in his cousin's shoes, he could understand him.
The only child is gone. If it were him, he might be even crazier than his cousin.
Qin Feifan had a daughter, only ten years old, not yet of age. He and his wife doted on her.
Originally, they only wanted this one daughter, but then Qin Xiao passed away in his cousin's family, and his cousin became crazy... His wife has been active recently and has discussed with him about having another child.
Since I want to have another child, I should earn more salary.
Qin Feifan proposed to the Master of the Imperial Academy that they add a course called "Equestrianism Encyclopedia," starting with the students of the Ya generation.
——He had previously taught horse riding and archery courses to students of the Qi generation.
“The children of the aristocratic families of the Dayan Dynasty, whether they are successful in literature or martial arts, should all have this common sense so as not to be deceived.
“Civil servants may have the responsibility of supervising the army. If they encounter mediocre generals who want to fool them, they understand horses and deployment, and can complement the soldiers so that they don’t understand everything.
"As a military commander, you must have a better understanding of horses. Tracking the enemy, engaging them, and studying their horse losses and cavalry strategies are the only way to increase your chances of victory."
His proposal is well-founded and is indeed beneficial to students.
After listening to Qin Feifan's remarks before the lecture, Jing Yue nodded silently in agreement.
The more knowledge you have, the more beneficial it will be to you.
He doesn't think the course is boring.
Ji Wuyou occasionally turned his head to look at him, and saw that he was listening attentively. Besides admiration, he was also a little surprised - didn't Lord Ding'an teach him these?
When it comes to outstanding military achievements, the Dayan Dynasty has to look up to Lord Ding'an.
Looking at Zhou Mingyan's confident look, you can tell that General Zhou must have taught him.
But on second thought, Ji Wuyou could understand that although Duke Ding'an was a master of military strategy with his outstanding military achievements, he might not understand these details, and even if he knew, he might not be able to teach them.
Just as he was thinking, Ji Wuyou heard Qin Feifan calling Zhou Mingyan's name and asking him to answer a question.
Zhou Mingyan, who was secretly passing notes with his friends in the back row to discuss what to eat for lunch, stood up and asked questions confidently.
Qin Feifan was fully aware of his passing of the note, but he wasn't annoyed. He simply asked, "What kind of horse is suitable for mountain roads?"
Zhou Mingyan: "Dian horses and Sichuan horses."
Qin Feifan: "Why?"
Zhou Mingyan responded fluently: "Dian horses are known for their endurance and are short-legged, making them suitable for treacherous mountain roads. Sichuan horses are also relatively short and can carry heavy loads uphill. So both are suitable for mountain treks."
Qin Feifan nodded slightly, confirming his intention, and continued to ask, "What should the cavalry pay attention to when transporting food and fodder?"
Zhou Mingyan: "Pay attention to fire prevention, waterproofing, and theft prevention. The cavalry must be divided into teams, and the soldiers as well, with each team responsible for a caravan. Furthermore, there must be someone responsible for feeding the horses, and the horseshoes must be kept under constant watch. Wear and tear is inevitable after long journeys, so any wear and tear must be repaired immediately."
"What else?"
The other students also stared at Zhou Mingyan.
Some were curious about his knowledge, some admired him for knowing so much, and some were waiting for him to make a fool of himself.
"Also... you need to know how to observe the horses' feces to confirm whether they are healthy."
"Anything else?"
"Also..." Zhou Mingyan thought for a moment and said, "We also need to prepare doctors, both for humans and horses."
Qin Feifan nodded and smiled: "Well said. Anything else?"
The smile on Zhou Mingyan's face slowly faded. He said cautiously, "That's all I know for now. I'd appreciate any advice from Qin Siye."
Qin Feifan first praised him. Before he started teaching, Zhou Mingyan did know more than other students, and his knowledge was correct.
But this is just a drop in the bucket of knowledge, and he still has a lot to teach.
After praising Zhou Mingyan, Qin Feifan smiled and said, "In addition to what Mingyan said, we also need to consider the distance of the journey, weather changes, food and water rations, the selection of experienced horses, and the appropriate addition of mules and horses to the team. Although some knowledge may be tedious and subtle, it should not be underestimated."
"Horses also understand human nature. Once you get familiar with it, it will be closer to you and listen to you. Sometimes on the battlefield, the more tacit the cooperation between you and the horse, the greater your chance of survival." Qin Feifan gestured to Zhou Mingyan to sit down and began teaching his course.
Zhou Mingyan also gradually listened.
It turned out that what he learned from his father was just a drop in the bucket.
Jing Yue listened with great interest.
As a princess in the deep palace, she had no access to these things for years. Sometimes she would read related knowledge in books, but it was extremely rare to find such detailed information.
He memorized some of the knowledge and thought he had learned it, but because he had never put it into practice and relied entirely on his imagination, there were some deviations.
Even though Chunmo went to the hunting ground with him and rode horses, and the princesses also had various learning courses in the palace school... there were still many areas that he didn't know!
It’s worth changing your body!
The suffering I endured a few days ago was not in vain.
After the morning classes, students can have lunch and rest.
Zhou Mingyan invited enthusiastically, "Xiuyuan, do you want to come to my house after class today?"
At General Zhou’s residence?
Jing Yue was indeed tempted.
But he was still worried about his two sisters who were away, so he said first, "Let's talk in the evening. I have something to go out for now. You can go and have dinner by yourself."
"Let's go out to eat? Let's go together." Zhou Mingyan was puzzled.
"No, I have something else to do."
"I will protect you." Zhou Mingyan said confidently.
Jing Yue: "..." He thought about it and felt that there was no problem with having one more person, so he agreed.
The two of them walked out of the Imperial College together. Jing Yue walked to the dismounting stone outside the Imperial College with familiarity and called out to the big locust tree behind, "You San, or You Qi, are you there?"
Yuzo fell down in response.
Zhou Mingyan's eyes widened, and he stepped forward to protect Jingyue. He whispered to Jingyue, "Who is he?"
Jing Yue patted his outstretched arm: "The princess's guard. Here to protect me secretly."
Zhou Mingyan suddenly realized: "Oh..." He stepped aside and smiled apologetically at Yousan.
You San: "Prince Consort, what are your instructions?"
"Have the third and fourth sisters returned home?"
"Not yet," You San said. "When You Qi took over from me at noon, the two young ladies were still in the library. They must have been overwhelmed by the selection of books."
"Hmm? How do you know?"
"The two young ladies went to the rouge and clothing shops and left quickly without buying anything. However, after entering the library, they stayed there for an hour and still haven't come out. So... I have this suspicion."
"Which library?"
"Yicai Library." Yousan observed the Prince Consort's expression and speculated, "Is the Prince Consort going over there?"
"Yes. I was a little worried, so I went to take a look."
"yes."
Jing Yue turned around and left, Zhou Mingyan immediately followed, and turned back to wave goodbye to You San.
Yousan twisted his body and disappeared after a few jumps.
Zhou Mingyan: You're so elusive! I'd love to have a discussion with you sometime!
Not long after they left, another person came out from the gate of the Imperial College. It was Xie Junxing.
He looked at the familiar backs of the two people in front of him and quickly caught up with them.
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The author has something to say: I remembered it wrong, it was Yafengtang, haha, I changed it.
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