Chapter 25 second quarter

One day, Zhang Bo brought a boy in his twenties to visit me, and introduced him to me: "This prince's name is Chen Tang, styled Zigong, from Xiaqiu County, Shanyang County, versatile, capable of both civil and martial arts, It is a talent that I have not seen for a long time, and it is rare, so I specially brought it here for Mr. Zixia to get acquainted with." I glanced at the young man, he was tall and strong, his brows were full of heroism, but there was a hint of cunning, and I immediately didn't like him very much.Moreover, what is Zhang Bo's purpose in bringing him to me? Since he is known as a talent, he should be recommended to the imperial court.I'm a loafer who makes a living out of cockfighting and running dogs, so I'm useless if I need these talents?

Zhang Bo seemed to see what I meant, and said: "Zi Xia Jun, this Zi Gong Jun is not only good at writing, but also has an extensive temperament and dares to do things. I think you are quite compatible with Jun's personality, and you will definitely become good friends." Yes. I will entrust him to you, you know, I am entrusted with the title left by my ancestors, and there are some things that are not very convenient for me to do." I see what he means.Zhang Tang, Zhang Bo's ancestor, had been the censor of Emperor Xiaowu's dynasty. He was always known for his cruelty, but it was useless to offend others because of this, and finally died unexpectedly.So from his descendant Zhang Anshi, he has been cautious, claiming to be innocent.After Zhang Bo inherited the Marquis, he was also known as a "respectful Marquis" in the capital.

I nodded: "Jun Hou thinks highly of Xia Zuo so much, how dare Xia Zuo not listen. Besides, it is Zhang's honor to be able to make friends with heroes in the world." Chen Tang was also a well-behaved person, and he immediately bowed down and said, "Thank you, brother Zixia, for taking me in." I later found out that this Chen Tang had rescued Zhang Bo in Jingxing, and the rescue method he said was indeed quite dangerous. The planner passed by.The planners were all frightened and ran away from the road, only the others remained calm and successfully rescued Zhang Hou from the thief's sword with extraordinary courage.I was so amazed at his bravery that I slightly changed my opinion of him.Of course, I didn't have any prejudice against him at first, but it's very difficult for ordinary people to get my approval. Chen Tang's impression in my heart is already very good.

What makes me feel incredible is that this Zhuzi really has the talent to write thousands of words. That was one day, a wealthy customer from Kanto came to my door and wanted to fight cock with me.The game cock he had brought seemed to others to be very strong, but I only had to glance at it to know that it was worthy of the first-rate stock in my chicken coop. I ordered my fighting cock to be brought out. I privately named this rooster "Ting Wei". It looked small and inconspicuous.Guandong Haoke couldn't help but sneered, and threw his rooster onto the field. Everyone was worried about my chicken, because the body of Guandong Hawker's fighting cock was almost twice as big as my "Tingwei".As soon as it entered the arena, it immediately raised its head to the sky and let out a cry. The fur all over its body stood up. This fluffy posture made it look twice as big as usual. Standing with my "Ting Wei", It's like a grown-up juxtaposed with a child.Everyone present couldn't help but "ah", but "Ting Wei" seemed to be blind, standing there with his head down, motionless, as if there was nothing around him.

"Okay, dumbfounded." A bystander praised loudly.It seems that he is knowledgeable. The Kanto guest didn't panic when he saw my "Tingwei", his fat face turned blood red immediately, like a cow's testicle in estrus, probably he also faintly suspected that "Tingwei" was quite strange, but after all he didn't believe in the thin and small one. "Ting Wei" really had some winning skills, so he pinched his lips and let out a few whistling sounds. Obviously, this was his whistle to urge the battle. His red crown immediately became angry, flapped its wings, and seemed to take off. "Peck it away, and the feathers on its neck also lost their usual soft appearance, like the feathers on the top of a halberd, overlapping and layered.

However, "Ting Wei" still seemed as if nothing had happened, it turned a little bit, and the dive of the rooster fell through the air.It became more and more furious, and began to gallop around the "Ting Wei" at a vigorous pace, only to see its shadow rising and falling, and its sharp beak attacking like lightning, beckoning to kill my "Ting Wei" , but the "Ting Wei" did not know what kind of movement, and flung left and right, and always escaped its pounce in a thrilling manner every time. After several rounds like this, the rooster's footsteps began to slow down, and the speed was only half of the original speed. My "Ting Wei" was still dodging feebly, and the people next to him were anxious and began to boo with their lips.At this moment, a dull sound was heard suddenly, and my "Ting Wei" jumped out of the fighting circle. A line of blood could be seen on the light yellow feathers on its neck, which were connected like a red agate necklace.It stood aside, still powerless.

And the big cock was jumping in place, only faster than before. Before the crowd of onlookers could react, my heart suddenly became clear.I saw the rooster circling rapidly like a grinder, sometimes stretching its beak up and pecking at it, as if an invisible bee was teasing it playfully.Then, it staggered suddenly and fell to the ground. The Kanto high-flyer just kept wringing his fingers, making a rattling sound. As the rooster fell, the rattling sound of his fingers stopped abruptly like a soundtrack.His face turned pale. A young onlooker picked up the rooster of Guandong Ke and shouted: "Its neck was broken by the claws of 'Tingwei'." He lifted up the huge rooster, and sure enough its neck seemed to have just been ejaculated. Like a fine dildo, limp and lifeless.

"I'm really ashamed that I hurt your phoenix." I said to Guan Dongke.Sometimes our cockfighters don't call chickens chickens, but phoenixes.If it is a chicken that respects the other party, it is more polite, and it is called "Shenfeng". The hawker was dejected: "Mr. Zi Xia really deserves his reputation, I am convinced. To be honest, I have trained this chicken for several years and fought all over the seven counties of Kanto. hand." I smiled and said nothing.Again, it takes talent to serve a fighting cock, and most people wouldn't understand it if I told him.

At this time, Chen Tang suddenly applauded and shouted: "Good! I didn't expect that there are so many tricks in cockfighting. Brother Zixia, to be honest, Chen Tang is not talented. Back in his hometown, Xiaqiu County, he also liked cockfighting, but it was just for fun. After watching this strange cockfight today, I realized that there are actually many profound truths contained in the cockfight. If I had known Brother Zixia earlier, I wouldn’t be in the situation I am today.” I smiled politely and didn't say anything. What should I say at this time?I don't want people to think I'm a villain.

"After seeing the bravery of this fighting cock, I have an article "Ode to Fighting Cock" in my heart, I want to impress you all." He said again. I looked at him a little confused, this Li Zi is really extraordinary, he really is good at dancing and writing?Before I could open my mouth, my sister Wan Xin was already excited: "Really? Well, it's a great luck to see Zi Gongjun's masterpiece. I'll go and order Mo Mo right away." My younger sister is only fifteen years old this year. Apart from female celebrities, she loves to read simple books. Maybe she has been influenced by my two dead brothers.But I have no interest in reading, and let her grind ink and ink in the room every day, copying this and writing that.I don't care about her knowledge at all, I just want to find a good match for her in the future and live a good life.I don't think about the children of officials and eunuchs. It looks beautiful, but it is easy to bring a miserable fate. Whenever this time, I will think of my two elder brothers. They have always been law-abiding, humble and cautious. The bad luck of cutting the West City in half?

At this moment, Wan Xin had already taken out a roll of shiny silk and placed it in front of Chen Tang.Too extravagant, I thought to myself.Although my family has a huge fortune now, I don't care about this roll of silk at all, but after all, I have suffered from extreme lack of cabinets, and I still have lingering fears about things like luxury. Chen Tang was not humble, he waved the rabbit hair, and immediately lowered his head to swipe it on the silk. Under the attention of everyone, his endowment was completed quickly. Wan Xin immediately began to recite the silk script with both hands in his hands. The yellow feathers are shining brightly, and the red crowns are shining brightly. The fine eyes are mysterious and hidden, and the wax beak is shining and wandering. Colorful and mixed into writing, Kun Huang shines and is magnificent. Looking forward is like falling, looking sideways is like falling; the mouth is like an axe, and the eyes are like compasses. The body and limbs are slanted, and the wing stems are double-drooped; the bent body is like a floating corpse. The claws are like steelmaking, and the movement is like running thunder; one blow cuts off the head, and it is late to hold back the cage. The momentum is beyond the sky, and the birds of prey are flying wildly. ... Although I don't like reading very much, but listening to my sister recite sonorously and melodiously, I also know that Zhuzi really has literary talents.However, in the past few days, I have heard rumors from people who are good at things in private, saying that Chen Tang had committed a capital crime in his hometown. In the end, he was pardoned because he reported on his mother and was involved in the treason case, and he was given a reward. The capital is a teacher, and he wants to become a student of a doctor of Taixue.But when all the Confucian scholars in the capital heard his name, they all firmly refused to accept him as a disciple.It's no wonder that a person who is willing to betray his mother has extremely bad morals. How could those people who are so dedicated to morality take him as a disciple.It is said that he is also proficient in "Book of Filial Piety" and "Biography of Gu Liang", so the purpose of going to Beijing to apprentice is probably not to apprentice, but to obtain the opportunity to be edicted by the imperial court.He is a man who likes to be an official, and he is not suitable for my character.Although I also communicate with officials on weekdays, it's just a play on the occasion, so as to seek a little protection in the future when something happens.If I really want to meet someone who is keen on seeking an official, I am not used to it. I was contemplating it when I heard my sister call me: "Brother, what do you think of Zi Gongjun's article?" Seeing her smiling eyebrows, I couldn't help laughing and said: "I don't understand the article, but seeing that you read it so happily, it must be a good article." Wan Xin smiled and said, "I don't understand it very well, but I think it's quite easy to read." Her answer surprised me, I really didn't understand what was going on with her. I looked around and said loudly: "It's rare for you gentlemen to come to join us today, I invite you to a banquet, and you gentlemen will enjoy it later."