Autumn of the second year of Yongkang.
Ding Youtian was awakened by Jian Ning in the morning. He saw Jian Ning, dressed in military uniform, standing in front of the bed with a smile on her face. At that moment, he felt that she was breathtakingly beautiful.
A glance for a thousand years.
This scene was deeply engraved in his mind, and many years later, whenever he recalled this moment, the corners of his mouth would unconsciously curl up slightly.
"Sir, am I so beautiful that I take your breath away, huh?" His reaction made Jane Ning a little proud. She lifted his chin with her left hand, and there was a smile on her eyebrows and eyes.
"Do you want to hear the truth or lies?" Ding Youtian also smiled.
"Think carefully before answering." Jian Ning turned her wrist and this time pressed the scabbard in her hand against his chest. "If you say no, you'll be in trouble!"
"Haha." Ding Youtian gently pushed the scabbard open with one finger. "Why are you angry, beauty?"
Jian Ning burst out laughing and said, "You are sensible. I will spare your life."
"Oh, I didn't say anything."
"Look at me rolling my eyes." Jane Ning rolled her eyes in front of him, then turned around and left with a giggle.
Jian Ning stepped out of the door and saw Erlangzi walking towards her in armor. "Why, you want to participate in the competition today too?"
"And us two." Tong Bajin and Xu Dali also came from the front yard. They were both wearing brand new armor. Tong Bajin raised his hands and said, "Regardless of the official position, we brothers also want to try it."
There was a creaking sound from the guest room, and Ma Fuquan and Huo Jincheng came out fully armed, followed by Sanniu.
"Wow, mother is so beautiful!" Sanniu ran over with two askew buns on her head, looked up at Jian Ning, touched the armor on her body, her eyes full of envy.
Jian Ning leaned over to wipe the mucus from the corner of her eye and said with a smile, "Yaoyao, are you praising me or the armor on me?"
"Of course it's to praise the armor!" Huo Jincheng said from the side.
"I asked my daughter, not you." Jane Ning glared at him.
"Mom is beautiful. My mom looks so beautiful in this dress, right, sister?" Erniu also ran over with two crooked buns, yawning while covering her mouth with her hands.
"That's still Kua's armor." Huo Jincheng was also wearing a red cloak. He glanced at Jian Ning and straightened his back unconsciously.
Jian Ning didn't bother to pay attention to him and told Erniu and Sanniu to go wash up. The two little girls still had to go to private school, but they just looked at each other and didn't move. The two wanted to go to the military camp to watch the competition, and Sanniu quietly poked Erniu, meaning for her to speak.
"You tell me." Erniu put her hands behind her back, "I won't tell you."
"That's all I'll say." Sanniu snorted and looked up at Jian Ning. Before she could say anything, Ding Youtian came out and said, "Don't bother talking anymore. Go wash up and do whatever you need to do after breakfast. Don't try to think of anything. It's useless."
The two of them went to the kitchen with pouting faces.
In the kitchen, the two mothers were lighting a fire and preparing breakfast. Jian Ning had asked them to do it yesterday. Ding Youtian came in with his sleeves rolled up and said, "No need to cook more. We can go out to eat. Just cook for Xinyan and her daughter, Jiajia, Yaoyao, and you guys."
"I know." A mother smiled and said, "The eldest lady told me yesterday."
After Qin Yifan got up and washed up, Jian Ning invited everyone to eat wontons at the wonton shop outside. When they left the city and arrived at the camp, the soldiers were already lined up for training. Dabao and others were also in their respective teams. After dinner yesterday, they followed Duan Hong and Duan Yu back to the camp.
The eldest girl lived in a tent with several maids who were good at martial arts around Concubine Li. The children had grown up and had their own ideas. They said that once they entered the military camp, they should rest in the camp like everyone else.
"It's still early, why don't we have a fight?" Jian Ning said.
"Sure." Ma Fuquan said with a smile, "Old Huo and I both use spears, why don't we have a sparring match?"
Tong Bajin faced Xu Dali, one of them used double axes and the other used the judge's pen. Jian Ning faced Erlangzi, she used a sword and Erlangzi used an iron stick.
Ding Youtian and Qin Yifan were watching the fight from the side. Qin Yifan didn't know much about Ma Fuquan, he only knew that he used to be a constable in Baisha Town. At first he was worried that he was no match for Huo Jincheng, but when he saw him wielding his silver spear so skillfully and fighting Huo Jincheng on equal terms, he was amazed.
"I never thought a constable from Baisha Town would be so formidable. No wonder he was able to become the governor of the capital. No wonder my father always praises Baisha Town for its outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Add to that my dear brother and sister-in-law, and our Baisha Town is truly a place where hidden talents are hidden."
Ding Youtian glanced at him sideways and said, "Are you trying to get yourself out? I'm afraid you're not from Baisha Town."
"My foolish brother is not good at wielding a sword and a horse, nor is he good at stabilizing the country. It is better not to mention him."
"I only agree with your first statement. You and I were classmates when we were young. I know how much you have in your belly, even if others don't. Don't be too modest. My wife said that being too modest is hypocritical."
Ding Youtian smiled and patted his lower abdomen.
At noon, the competition begins.
There are a total of 17 generals in the 300,000-man army, and dozens of other major generals. King Pingnan sent a message yesterday that no matter whether you are a general or a major general, even a soldier, anyone who dares to challenge can participate in the competition.
The competition is conducted in pairs, using an elimination system. The winners will be regrouped in pairs, and the final seven winners will be the vanguard to break the formation.
From the hour of Si to the quarter past noon, a total of ten people won. These ten people were: Ma Fuquan, Huo Jincheng, Xu Dali, Tong Bajin and Jian Ning, followed by two veteran generals, General Shang and General Ji, and three young generals, Su, Qi and Shi.
The three young generals were all descendants of military families. The oldest was only 23 years old, and the youngest, Su Muyun, had just turned 18. The weapons they used were the same as those used by the fierce general Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms period, the Fang Tian Hua Ji, a long halberd with a "well"-shaped top that could be used for stabbing and slashing, also called a double-eared halberd.
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