Datang ancient martial arts system

Chapter 4 Two Gun General Dong Ping ([-])
"Comrades, an order has been sent from above that there are bandits in the vicinity of Liangshanbo, and all places are requested to strengthen their precautions. If possible, send troops to destroy them. The imperial court will reward you a lot. I don't know what you think about this matter." Cheng Wanli and others sat down and said immediately. .

"My lord, don't worry! But there are thieves coming, and he will never come back." The man with sharp eyebrows, a strong figure, and a handsome face stood up and said loudly.

"Okay! With Dong Du supervised here, I feel at ease. You can speak freely if you have suggestions." Cheng Wanli nodded in satisfaction.

"So this is Dong Ping." Situ Changfeng thought to himself, and couldn't help but secretly take a few glances and secretly pay attention.

"It's all up to the adults to arrange!" The rest of the people clapped their hands and said politely.

"That's good! From now on, we will conduct strict investigations and keep an eye out for strangers in the city to prevent thieves from sneaking in. Supervisor Dong must not slacken his military training. If there is news of thieves, immediately encircle and suppress them." Cheng Wanli was not polite, He ordered to everyone.

"Follow your lord's order!" Everyone stood up and responded.

Cheng Wanli also asked people to inform the merchants and wealthy households in the city, and immediately reported any discovery, and then left behind Situ Changfeng and Dong Ping.

"It is said that Liangshan bandits are becoming more and more rampant, and there is a faint intention to attack the surrounding cities. Dong Dujian must pay attention to it." Cheng Wanli said seriously.

In the Song Dynasty, the Secretariat, Privy Council, and Third Division were in charge of the three major affairs: government, military, and finance. The military and political affairs were also separated locally. Logically speaking, Cheng Wanli was the lower-grade fifth-rank prefect, and Dong Ping was the sixth-rank military supervisor.

Although the official position is one level higher, Dong Ping should not be in charge, and it is better to discuss things, not to mention that the war itself is also in charge of the soldiers and horses. However, the Song Dynasty emphasized civility over military affairs, and Confucianism vigorously suppressed it. After so many years, it has formed a habit. Military generals take orders from civilian officials.

In the past, Situ Changfeng only knew that there was such a situation, but now he saw that Cheng Wanli ordered Dong Ping as he should, and Dong Ping's attitude was very low, as if he was facing his immediate superior.
"Remember, lower officials!" Dong Pingfu stood up again and clapped his hands in response.

"Now the imperial court hates the bandits everywhere. Master Tong is ordered to suppress the bandits everywhere. I am deeply grateful to Master Tong for his knowledge. If Dong Dujian can make contributions and make me honorable, I will definitely ask for credit for you." " Cheng Wanli softened his expression and said gently.

"My lord will not let you down!" Dong Ping said firmly with a little excitement.

"Very good. As long as it is to suppress bandits, I will definitely support you. Situ, you have been with Dong Dujian recently. If you have any needs, try your best to meet them." Cheng Wanli turned his head and said to Situ Changfeng again.

Compared with Dong Ping, Situ Changfeng's attitude towards Situ Changfeng was obviously more friendly, and his tone was generally negotiable.

"I understand, my lord, and I won't disappoint you, my lord." Situ Changfeng nodded his head and replied seriously, following the principle of saying as much as you say, and not saying anything extra.

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"Dong Dujian has something on his mind?" Leaving the prefect's mansion, Situ Changfeng asked when he saw that Dong Ping was out of his mind.

"It's getting close to noon, how about Dong being the host and inviting Situ Changshi to have a light meal? Can Chang Shi give you the honor?" Dong Ping came back to his senses, looked up at the sky, and said.

"So you wish!" Of course Situ Changfeng wouldn't refuse, Zhengchou didn't have a chance to get in touch.

The two of them searched for a restaurant and found a private room by the window. Dong Ping ordered food and wine, and when Xiao Er brought the wine, he poured two glasses himself, raised the glass and said, "It's rare to have wine with Chang Shi, Dong Ping Let’s do it first.”

"Dong Dujian is very polite, it's my honor!" Situ Changfeng smiled and raised his glass to accompany him.

"Dong said bluntly, he feels that Situ Changshi is not like ordinary civil servants, and he looks down on us and other warriors?" Dong Ping asked happily.

"Dong Dujian didn't know something. I have loved martial arts since I was a child, but I didn't have a famous teacher to teach me, so I had to learn literature. Therefore, I have always admired people with real skills. Moreover, Dong Dujian is both civil and military, which is even more remarkable." Situ Changfeng had already Thinking of such an answer, he smiled and praised.

"Haha! Chief Situ has won the prize. If you are interested, we will compete in another day!" Dong Ping said with a happy smile.

"That's it. It's a deal. Dong Dujian should not hesitate to teach you. The senior Dujian can be called Situ or Changfeng." Situ Changfeng hit the snake with the stick and immediately settled down.

"Okay! Dong is outspoken, so you're welcome. Situ, you can call Dong by his name. You don't have to be so polite." Dong Ping patted his thigh lightly, and raised his voice in satisfaction.

"Brother Dong seemed to have something on his mind at the prefect's mansion just now, why don't you tell me, and I'll help you with a little bit more." Seeing Dong Ping's straightforwardness, Situ Changfeng couldn't help secretly happy, and asked hastily.

This task is worrying about not knowing the breakthrough, but Dong Ping intends to make friends, of course he is very happy.

"Ah!" Dong Ping frowned as soon as this matter was mentioned, sighed, and took a glass of wine to drink.

Situ Changfeng didn't ask further questions, just waited quietly, knowing that people who have worries at this time like to find someone to talk to.

"Situ didn't know something. Dong fell in love with Miss Cheng Xue, the only daughter of the prefect." Dong Ping said with a frown, and said something, as if he didn't know how to continue.

Situ Changfeng took the words and said: "Brother Dong is a talented person, and he is both civil and military. I think Prefect Cheng will be very satisfied with having a good son-in-law!"

"Situ didn't know something. The prefect valued civility over martial arts. Dong tried it twice but was rejected." Dong Ping said with a wry smile.

"Brother Dong, don't be discouraged. You have a good appearance. If the eunuch doesn't like it, there are other reasons. The so-called doing what you like, first you have to make the eunuch feel good about you. Then you add Brother Dong's ability, and it will come naturally." Situ Changfeng persuaded. .

"Situ Gaojian, it's like breaking through the dark clouds to see the blue sky, which makes people suddenly enlightened." Dong Ping said excitedly, his eyes lit up.

"Brother Dong is just a fan of the authorities. After thinking about it, I can figure it out slowly." The corner of Situ Changfeng's mouth twitched. Many people can think of such a simple truth. It seems that Dong Ping's EQ is not high.

"But the prefect Cheng is fond of calligraphy, although Dong knows a little bit, but it's still not in everyone's eyes, what should we do?" Dong Ping said happily, then depressed.

"Brother Dong, don't worry, this is easy. I have a copy of Cai Yong and Cai Bojie's flying body, which can be given to Brother Dong." Situ Changfeng changed his mind and said embarrassingly.

"Thank you, thank you Situ! You are really Dong's savior, so I will take this as a bride price." Dong Ping said excitedly, holding Situ Changfeng's hand.

"Brother Dong, don't worry! If you take it as a betrothal gift, I'm afraid the prefect will still refuse!" Situ Changfeng urged quickly.

"Why?" Dong Ping asked suspiciously.

"A literati has his own strength of character, and my elder brother will take it as a betrothal gift, which may offend the prefect." Situ Changfeng asked Dong Ping to sit down and explained to him.

(End of this chapter)