Chapter 309: Martial Arts Hall, War Economics
Chapter 309: Martial Arts Hall, War Economics
The next morning, the sun was shining.
It dispels the cold and moisture of the southwest night and covers the city of Kunming with a layer of golden coat.
Zhongtian Street on the north side of Kunming City is lined with shops and bustling with people.
The famous martial arts hall is located at the end of the street.
The Yanwu Hall faces south and covers a large area. Its architectural style is simple and solemn, with flying eaves and carved beams and painted buildings.
On both sides of the gate, there is a lifelike stone lion.
They stare at the passers-by with their sharp eyes.
At this time, the martial arts hall, which had been somewhat quiet, gradually became lively.
Carriages and horses arrived one after another, and the air of wealth and luxury filled the air.
Those riding the horses and the carriages were all young men in their twenties.
His face was rebellious and his expression was arrogant.
When they arrived here, they looked around.
Soon they found Feng Bin sitting at the door of the martial arts hall.
One of the young men in black saw Feng Bin and spoke rudely:
"Feng Bin, where is General Lu?"
"That's right, where is General Lu? Why can't I see him?"
Some people around echoed, their eyes moving back and forth, searching among the crowd, with some eagerness,
But all I saw were familiar faces, and a feeling of disappointment began to spread.
In the current Kunming city, Lu Yunyi's name has been publicized by Feng Bin and Mu Sheng to everyone.
Many young people present regarded him as a role model, because they were all about the same age.
They naturally admire others for what they cannot do.
Feng Bin slowly stood up and brushed off the dust on his butt.
He glanced at everyone present with some contempt and scolded them.
"What are you yelling about? Why don't you take a piss and look in the mirror?
You have done nothing, you have no land, and you still want your brother-in-law to wait for you? Do you have the nerve to do that? "
When these words were spoken, everyone present had strange expressions on their faces. Although the words were harsh, they were true.
"When will General Lu arrive? Why are you calling us here so early?"
The young man who spoke first had a look of sleepiness and dissatisfaction on his face.
Feng Bin glared at him, put his hands on his hips, and showed impatience on his face:
"Ning Zhong, why do you always make the fuss? How would I know when my brother-in-law will come?
If you don’t want to listen, just go home, no one will stop you.”
The black-clad young man Ning Zhong is the eldest son of Ning Zheng, the commander-in-chief of Yunnan.
The two have always had some conflicts, and whenever they meet they engage in verbal battles.
Ning Zhong stared at Feng Bin and spoke through his teeth:
"Feng Bin, I think you are asking for a beating!"
Feng Bin was not polite either. He picked up a broad-bladed long knife beside him and pulled it out violently.
The sun shines down, its eerie cold light undisguised.
Someone had noticed this strange long sword a long time ago, and some smart people recognized it.
Ning Zhong recognized this type of long sword and couldn't help but widen his eyes:
"Where did you get this knife?"
Feng Bin snorted coldly, with a scornful smile on his face.
He raised the long sword in his hand, as if to let everyone see it, and then said in a somewhat boastful tone:
"When we first met, my brother-in-law said I could be the best warrior in Yunnan.
He specially gave me the long sword of Luchuan's most powerful warrior as an encouragement!"
wow——
The quiet atmosphere suddenly exploded.
Countless people looked over, staring at the long sword with jealousy on their faces.
Long swords are naturally available everywhere. With the power of their family, it is no problem to make such a long sword.
But the long sword is not expensive, what is expensive is the person who uses the long sword.
Hanbalukchuan has been known as the best warrior for many years, and his record is there.
In the entire Luchuan, except for the King Silunfa who can compete with him, everyone else has to follow his lead.
Now that his long sword appeared here, Hanba’s fate was foreseeable.
It also confirmed some rumors in Kunming City that Hanba was defeated and captured.
At this time, some middle-aged people appeared one after another at the end of the street.
They rode on horses or in carriages,
His expression was extremely serious, and although he was not wearing armor, his military aura was undisguised, and one could tell at a glance that he was a soldier.
Many young people present exclaimed,
"father?"
More and more people came, and more and more young people looked strange, wondering why their fathers were here?
Soon, the crisp sound of horse hooves and the clashing of armors could be heard.
A team of more than 500 soldiers rushed in from the end of the street and cleared the road in an instant.
Originally, passers-by and vendors hid behind the soldiers' bodies and dared not speak.
Even those arrogant young people couldn't help but shut their mouths.
In the entire Kunming Prefecture, only one person can enjoy such a guard.
As they expected, the huge carriage symbolizing the Xiping Marquis Mansion slowly appeared at the corner of the street.
The leading guard sat high on his horse and glanced around.
Whenever someone made eye contact with him, he would lower his head involuntarily.
The guards of Marquis Xiping.
The noisy atmosphere at the entrance of the martial arts hall gradually subsided, and was replaced by tranquility.
Soon, the carriage slowly stopped.
The slightly huge curtain was gently pulled open, and the people present were about to bow their heads in worship.
Then he was surprised to see that the person who appeared in his sight was not Marquis of Xiping.
Instead, he was a handsome young man with a somewhat dark complexion and looked very young.
He was dressed in black, tall, with a serious expression, and his sharp eyes scanned the surroundings.
Everyone present couldn't help but feel a sense of oppression, as if they had arrived at a battlefield where fierce fighting was taking place.
There was a cry of surprise followed by silence.
"Brother-in-law!"
It was not until this moment that everyone realized that he was Lu Yunyi.
But then, their faces turned strange again.
Especially those veterans in their thirties and forties.
He glanced silently at his son beside him, feeling a little uncomfortable. The comparison between them was too big.
I'll teach them a lesson when I get back.
Lu Yunyi glanced around, taking everyone in, then jumped off the carriage.
He didn't say anything, but turned back to support another figure who came out of the carriage.
Many people knew the visitor. She was Mu Chuting, the third daughter of Marquis Xiping, and she was also going to get married tomorrow.
When the two of them stood on the ground, many people secretly raised their eyebrows, they were indeed a perfect match.
Until this moment, Lu Yunyi looked at everyone present.
"I am here to teach at the martial arts hall on the orders of Lord Mu."
Lu Yunyi's voice was steady, with a solemn and authoritative tone.
In comparison, the previous boy's noise seemed a bit immature.
At this time, a middle-aged man in the lead stepped forward, bowed slightly, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Your humble servant, Qi Bowenxiezi, the commander of the Gulang Guard, greets General Lu."
He glanced around and saw his son standing there in a daze. He quickly pulled him hard.
The young man in white beside him reacted immediately and bowed quickly:
"Qi Zuoguang, captain of Gulang Guard, pays homage to General Lu."
For a moment, even those present with strange looks on their faces still bowed, and the originally quiet scene suddenly became noisy.
Mu Chuting, who was standing next to Lu Yunyi, glanced around and focused on the faces of several people.
Seeing that they were also worshipping, she finally realized what was happening.
The husband next to me is already a high-ranking officer in the army, and holds a powerful position.
Mu Chuting turned her head to look, and a young and handsome face rushed into her eyes, making her breathing a little tight, and she silently muttered in her heart:
"My husband's youthful appearance is so deceptive."
Accustomed to big scenes, Lu Yunyi remained calm and said in a deep voice:
"You are welcome, my lords. I am here to give a lecture today. I wonder why you are here?"
Qi Bowen, the commander of the Gulang Guard, stood at the front and replied:
"It was Lord Mu who issued a military order this morning, asking us to come and listen."
"That's right, that's right." Many people echoed, indicating that it was a sudden military order received after going to the government office.
Only then did he put aside today's affairs and come here.
Lu Yunyi nodded slightly, not paying attention, and looked around.
The so-called Luchuan envoy was not found.
Did something unexpected happen?
Putting away his thoughts, he waved his hand gently:
"Please come in, everyone. I am showing off my knowledge today. Please just listen to it and don't take it to heart."
"No, no. General Lu's military exploits are beyond our reach, so we must listen carefully."
"Yes, yes. I have long heard that General Lu is young and promising. After coming to the southwest, he has won the battles and convinced us."
This round of flattery shocked many young gentlemen, and the admiration in their eyes grew more and more!
As Feng Bin and Lu Yunyi walked together, he couldn't help but straighten his back, feeling proud!
The heavy wooden door of the martial arts hall had already been opened.
When you enter, you can smell the faint scent of pine and iron, which makes you feel relaxed and happy.
The courtyard in front of me is spacious, with a training ground paved with blue bricks in the center, surrounded by well-arranged rooms and pavilions.
There are already some young people practicing in the training ground.
The sun shines through the sparse clouds, dappling on these young people.
Sweat was intertwined, and the sound of fists and swords cut through the air, accompanied by the warriors' breathing.
Noticing the group's arrival, the boys did not stop moving.
Instead, he continued to wave his body, only glancing here vaguely.
When I saw some adults surrounding a young man, I couldn't help but purse my lips.
I wonder which high-ranking official’s son is coming here.
At the front, Lu Yunyi and Mu Chuting were walking side by side. When they saw this situation, they looked surprised.
Mu Chuting explained in a low voice:
"These people are all well-educated and decent people in the city.
After joining the army, you must first come here for training, learn some military knowledge, and then join the army."
Lu Yunyi suddenly understood and nodded slightly.
The headmaster of the martial arts hall is Xiping Hou Mu Ying.
Under this process, most people in the army were disciples of Marquis Xiping, which helped him control the southwestern army.
Soon, they arrived in front of a huge house. The door had already been opened.
The spacious scene inside is presented with long tables and wooden benches placed in an orderly manner, with some cracks on them from long-term use.
At the front of the house there is a sand table, a huge literacy board, and a teaching desk.
Lu Yunyi looked over and saw some signs of use on the literacy board, and the same was true on the sand table.
"Everyone please take a seat."
Lu Yunyi spoke lightly, his voice was calm, without any restraint, and he sounded like the owner of this place.
Everyone looked strange, but they still took their seats one by one.
Mu Chuting did not sit down, but sat on the mahogany chair brought by the servants, and a tea table was placed next to it.
Similarly, the servant placed a cup of tea on the teaching desk and whispered:
"Sir, if you need anything, just tell me."
Lu Yunyi nodded gently and gave a kind smile in return.
After the servant left, Lu Yunyi turned his gaze.
Looking at the generals and their sons sitting upright below, one can't help but feel a sense of emotion.
There are now more than a hundred people sitting in the house, but it still doesn't seem crowded.
Unlike normal classes, everyone crowded in the back.
Here, everyone is crowded to the front, hoping to be closer to the desk and literacy board.
Lu Yunyi looked around and checked the time.
When he found that the Luchuan envoy had not arrived yet, he pursed his lips helplessly.
Pulling a chair over from the side and sitting down, he spoke in a deep voice:
"There is another special student today, please wait for a moment."
Seeing the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, he added, "It's the Luchuan envoy."
As soon as the words fell, everyone present looked surprised.
He also guessed the real purpose of Lu Yunyi's coming here, and his eyes became deep, and he felt like watching a good show.
Although I thought so in my heart, I still cursed:
"You son of a bitch, you bastard from Luchuan, you actually asked us to wait?"
"Kill a thousand more of his men next time!"
"Yes, yes, yes. He buried all the prisoners and said they were drowned in the flood."
"I heard that Luchuan is suffering from a disaster. This is retribution."
There were many people talking below, full of murderous intent.
Lu Yunyi just listened quietly with a calm expression.
Feng Bin, who was at the front, raised his eyebrows at Lu Yunyi and couldn't help asking:
"Brother-in-law, the Luchuan envoy actually asked us to wait, aren't you angry?"
"I arrested Hanba, and the people of Luchuan became even angrier."
The voice was plain, but it sounded like thunder in Feng Bin's ears. He immediately felt his blood rushing up and he was excited.
Domineering!!!
Mu Chuting, who was sitting not far away, also smiled softly, with a gleam in her eyes.
Such a good man is my husband.
These words brought silence to the huge house.
It also caused the Luchuan envoy Apurunan, who had hurried into the classroom, to stagger and freeze in place.
Swah——
There seemed to be a sound of eyes casting in the air.
The man was not tall, about thirty years old, thin, and wearing shabby Ming Dynasty clothing that looked a bit out of place.
Sensing this murderous gaze,
Apulunan felt a chill in his heart, and all the hairs on his body stood up.
He looked around and saw the young man at the top, who had spoken earlier.
Shocked at his youth, he bowed slightly:
"Luchuan Apu Lunan is here to meet General Lu. I am sorry for keeping you all waiting for so long. It is Apu Lunan's fault."
Seeing that everyone was present, Lu Yunyi stood up, pointed towards the empty seat, and said calmly:
"The Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and it is customary to arrive early to show courtesy. Luchuan is located in the land of barbarians, so it is normal for us to arrive early and late."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Everyone present burst into laughter, feeling secretly happy.
Apurunan's face was calm, but he had been in Ming Dynasty for a long time and was already accustomed to such ridicule.
He bowed slightly, walked to a place near the door and sat down quietly.
Sitting down with them were several young people from Luchuan.
They looked like scholars, holding paper, pen and booklet in their hands, obviously wanting to write down everything that was said today.
Noticing their actions, some people present snorted in disdain.
Some people want to make sarcastic remarks.
But seeing that Lu Yunyi's expression had become serious, he shut his mouth and planned to settle the score later.
Lu Yunyi stood at the head, glanced at everyone present, and spoke loudly:
"I originally wanted to share with you some of my experiences in battle and methods of fighting the enemy.
But since the Luchuan envoy has come, I will talk about something else."
"Before that, I would like to ask you, what do you think of the outcome of the Luchuan war?"
Lu Yunyi pointed at Feng Bin who was at the front.
Feng Bin answered loudly: "We will definitely win this battle!"
Lu Yunyi looked at Ning Zhong, who was dressed in black.
"We will definitely win this battle!" Ning Zhong also answered loudly.
Lu Yunyi nodded in satisfaction and scanned the surroundings:
"Then why? Why is this battle sure to win?"
Seeing that some people were eager to try, Lu Yunyi raised his head:
"Don't rush to answer, think about it in your mind."
Lu Yunyi turned to look at Apu Lunan and asked with a smile:
"I wonder what the people of Luchuan think of this war?"
Apu Lunan's eyes flickered, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"Luchuan has won a great victory, and in the future, Luchuan will continue to win. It will benefit both sides to reorganize the weapons now!"
"Don't worry, don't worry. Whether the war stops or not is not up to you or me. Today we are only here to give a lecture and discuss the outcome of the Luchuan war."
Lu Yunyi smiled and continued:
“Please keep in mind what I said today.
The true outcome of a war between two countries has nothing to do with the battlefield.
Both sides have soldiers, money, food, weapons and armor, so how can they decide the outcome of a war?"
The people present looked puzzled and didn't understand what was going on.
Lu Yunyi turned around, picked up a charcoal pencil, and wrote a few big words on the huge literacy board.
Analysis of the economics of war.
Sorry, sorry, I have to catch a plane today and just finished writing this!
Thank you all for your support!
muah.
(End of this chapter)