Although Zhang Shixun was less than 1.8 meters tall, people in the Song Dynasty were not considered tall, so he was considered tall.
After coming to the Song Dynasty, he has been exercising to keep fit, especially focusing on strength training. Therefore, he has well-developed muscles and a well-proportioned figure. Wearing this set of armor, he looks even more majestic and powerful.
When they were almost at Longjin Bridge, a boy on the side of the road called out, "Daddy! The one walking in front is Zhang Tianshi. I've seen him before."
The sound was so loud that the people around could hear it.
"So it's Zhang Tianshi, no wonder."
"On the night of the Lantern Festival, he was in the Celestial Realm with his celestial soldiers and generals. I never thought he would come to the mortal world to lead his troops into battle so soon."
"With him leading the army, we will surely be victorious, and we will conquer everything..."
"Shut up. If you don't know how to speak, don't speak. That's called being invincible."
All officers and soldiers of the First Army were trained not to look left or right, let alone talk, while marching. Therefore, they seemed to be oblivious to the confusion of the people on the roadside. They looked straight ahead and marched forward in neat formation.
When the team arrived at Longjin Bridge, Zhang Shixun noticed two sedan chairs parked on the bridge.
Mainly the two people in front of the sedan.
Ding Dusai and Li Shishi.
Although they were wearing men's clothes, Zhang Shixun recognized them at a glance.
Because he was too familiar with the two of them, every frown, smile, and gesture was familiar to him.
The two girls stood side by side. Ding Dusai was smiling at him with her lips pursed, her eyes curved into crescent shapes, and a pair of round dimples appeared on her fair face, which looked very beautiful.
Li Shishi was also smiling, but her smile was very reserved, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, a smile in her eyes, and her face flushed.
Zhang Shixun kept his eyes on the two girls, and his lips curled up slightly as a greeting to them.
Ding Dusai opened his mouth several times, as if saying something to him.
Even from such a distance, Zhang Shixun understood what she wanted to say, so he raised his right hand and saluted her.
However, as soon as he made this move, he immediately regretted it.
There was no other reason. The soldiers behind him saw him saluting and followed suit to salute in that direction.
When the two girls saw this, their faces turned red and they quickly turned around and got into the sedan chair.
The onlookers were puzzled and couldn't understand why the imperial guards saluted in unison.
However, there are still some smart people who have seen something of the point.
The targets of the imperial guards' salute were actually two young men, who had already gotten into the sedan chair.
This makes people think about it.
After Zhang Shixun put down his hand, his face turned a little red. Fortunately, the sun was shining brightly at the moment, and the team was still moving forward, so no one noticed his face.
Ding Dusai and Li Shishi noticed it.
"Sister, did you see that? Mr. Zhang blushed. He actually knows how to blush, hehe!"
"I didn't pay attention. Did he really blush?" Li Shishi opened the curtain of the sedan chair a little and looked curiously at Zhang Shixun who was walking.
"He actually saluted us in public, and those soldiers also saluted us foolishly. It was so embarrassing." Ding Dusai said this, but he felt sweet in his heart.
The official did this not because he was stupid, but because he couldn't help himself.
Li Shishi said, "Those soldiers were just following their commander's lead and paying their respects. They probably didn't know what was going on."
As he was speaking, Zhang Shixun had already walked over with his team. He just glanced at the sedan chair, nodded imperceptibly, and then continued walking forward.
The two women waited until the team walked out of Nanxun Gate before getting out of the sedan chair. Looking at the team going away, they looked at each other.
Li Shishi asked, "Saisai, do you want to catch up with him and say goodbye?"
"No need. I just looked him in the eye and told him everything I needed to say with my eyes."
"What did you say to him?"
"I told him to be careful and come back safe and sound. I'll be waiting for his triumphant return home."
Li Shishi nodded and said with envy, "This is called telepathy. Saisai, you're so lucky to have found a man like this."
Ding Dusai heard this and blurted out, "Sister, don't follow the official family. Why don't we marry Mr. Zhang together?"
"Silly sister, what are you talking about?" Li Shishi glared at her in reproach, her face as red as a piece of red cloth, and even her neck turned pink.
Ding Dusai held her hand and said, "None of the men around you are good. They don't truly love you. They are all attracted by your beauty. Such men will definitely leave you when you are old and ugly."
"Alas! This is all fate. I have no choice. I'm not as lucky as you." Li Shishi sighed and said dejectedly, "In the dead of night, I have thought more than once that it would be better to become a nun, avoid this hustle and bustle of the world, and live a life of seclusion."
Ding Dusai was startled and quickly advised: "Sister, don't think like that. You are still young and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Quickly give up this idea."
"I'm just thinking about it, don't worry." Li Shishi smiled bitterly and looked up at the city wall of Nanxun Gate, wondering what she was thinking.
For a moment, the two girls were silent, just staring into the distance in a daze.
Her parents died when she was young and her life was miserable. Although she was adopted by Granny Li, Granny Li's purpose was not simple. She wanted to train her to be a famous prostitute so as to earn more money.
Li Shishi did not blame Grandma Li. If a person does not care about himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth.
In this life, I can only walk alone in the world, without anyone to accompany me, until I die, and eventually turn into a wisp of smoke, drifting away with the wind...
In Yanfu Palace, Zhao Ji was sitting in front of the chessboard and playing the chess game. Ever since he saw the Chapter of Blood and Tears, Zhao Ji had a special liking for this chess game. Whenever he had nothing to do, he would take out the chessboard and play the game for a while.
Liang Shicheng stood respectfully beside the chessboard.
Wang Fu stood on the other side.
Yanfu Palace is the emperor's harem. In the past, Wang Fu was not allowed to enter here. Ever since Shi Qian, the flea on the drum, cut off the root of his worries, he was equal to a eunuch, and was allowed to enter here.
"So, Zhang Shixun left the city through Nanxun Gate?"
"Your Majesty, that's exactly what happened." Liang Shicheng bowed slightly. "...Zhang Shixun paraded through the city with his fully armed troops, raising a cloud of dust. The people complained bitterly..."
Zhao Ji dropped a black piece with a "pop" and asked without looking up, "Is his behavior violating the imperial military law?"
"This..." Liang Shicheng turned his head and looked at Wang Fu beside him.
Wang Fu said, "The imperial court didn't specify which gate the Imperial Guards should leave the city through when they marched. However, the Tianwu Army's camp was near the Xincao Gate, so they could have left the city through that gate. However, Zhang Shixun chose to go the longer route and leave through the Nanxun Gate. This was clearly a show of force against the imperial court."
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