go away!Don't attack me!

The next day he was going to buy horses, so he should have stayed in an inn in the capital for one night, but thinking that the young monks were eagerly waiting for him to bring back delicious food, he went back to the mountain first and came back tomorrow.

Children are the easiest to satisfy, and so are the young monks. A little delicious food will make them forget the sorrow of leaving their hometown, and they all grin like happy fools.

The great monks also turned a blind eye and allowed these little guys to sleep for more than half an hour later than usual.

Yun Qi lives in the temple, but the servants in the garden have already started to perform their duties.

The woman who is in charge of needlework has made Yun Qi a complete set of clothes, shoes and socks in just two days. Although there are no flowers embroidered on it due to the tight schedule, the stitches are fine and the material of the clothes is soft and thick. It was not much more modest than what he wore in the villa in his previous life. In terms of texture alone, it was far better than the gorgeous suit Gu Yaoqin made for him.

Yun Qi tried it out, it was light and comfortable, he was very satisfied, and said: "It will be like this from now on."

The housekeeper who came to deliver the clothes and report was stunned for a moment: "What kind?"

Yun Qi said: "Don't embroider anything, as long as it fits comfortably."

The time for embroidering flowers is enough to make clothes, and he doesn't like these delicate and complicated things, so don't waste their energy.

The butler had already experienced his master's eccentricities deeply in the past few days. This request was considered normal, and he naturally agreed without any pressure.

Yun Qi asked, "Where did these things come from?"

It must be a lot of expenses to support these people, and he was still waiting for the housekeeper to come to him for money, so he didn’t want to send things over first—not to mention, the material of these clothes is definitely not cheap, and money may not be enough You can buy it.

The housekeeper said: "In the warehouse in the garden, there are many things. There are several big boxes of cloth and fur. There are also 5000 taels of silver, which are all given by His Majesty for the son to open the house."

He was a little helpless: These were all on the account, and he had sent them a long time ago, but he, the master, didn't even take a look at them.Don't say that he is an official slave now, even when his original master was still in good standing, he was never so "trusted".

Yun Qi found out that his treatment was really good. Before the work started, the garden, servants, guys, etc. were all prepared, and there was still a settling allowance when it was over.

Since he doesn't have to worry about these people's expenses for the time being, Yun Qi is also happy to let the housekeeper go back and take Liu Qing to the capital together - don't care what these six Qings did before, young people like to be lively the same.Now that the big guys get together to make a living and eat together, if they can bring them to play together, they will play together.

Yun Qi hugged Xiao Pangdun, who never left him, and took one Qing and two Qing in the car, and the other four Qing followed on horseback.

The racecourse is in the outskirts, a two-mile-long circular track, surrounded by bluestone trapezoidal stands, with four floors, each floor is spacious enough to accommodate two carriages in parallel.

It wasn't too late for Yun Qi and the others to arrive, but the stands were already full of people, with a few Qing guards on the left and right, separating him from the surrounding crowd, Qing said together, "Young master, don't look at the cold weather, but But it is the best time for horse farm business. The common people don't have to go to the fields, and they have some spare cash in their hands. It is inevitable that they want to try their luck.

"Even if you don't gamble, watching horse racing is a rare pastime."

Yun Qi gave an "um" and didn't speak.

Horse racing and gambling are both things that can make people's minds hot. When the two are added together, one plus one is greater than two.

The sense of superiority of "participating" in the noble sport of horse racing, the game of wisdom and eyesight, the temptation of windfalls, all these factors together are enough to make people forget themselves, Yun Qi doubts whether there has been a horse betting For the people who are doing business.

Qing Yi continued: "Two official horse races are arranged here every day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. They are all arranged in advance. Generally, the horses that compete are already famous, and the riders have their own backgrounds. As early as Started betting a few days ago.

"Except for these two games, the rest are provisional matches.

"Anyone can bring their own horses to participate in the competition, but they must bet at least 20 taels of silver to bet on themselves to win. If there are seven people, the race can start. Of course, there are also several people who bet against each other, just pay some venue fees.

"No matter what it is, anyone who sees it can place a bet."

He pointed to the figures in robes of different colors and riding brown horses in the distance, and said: "For example, these people are the contestants of the next temporary competition. Come out now for the big guys to see, so that people around Looking at the bets...the winner can get a commission."

Yunding started thinking, does this mean the birth of a new profession?

Qing Yi continued: "Actually, no matter what kind of competition it is, most of the participants are rich and nobles from the capital. Some like to go off in person, and some send their disciples to participate... Young Master, look at those colorful sheds over there, that's where they used to watch the competition .

"Of course there are also some poor families who take this opportunity to become famous in order to be valued by the nobles and stand out from the crowd."

After Qing Yi finished speaking, he paused, and then said: "There are still two quarters of an hour before the start of the main race this morning. Do you want to go and see the participating horses? Pay a tael of silver and you can have a closer look."

Yun Qi shook his head.

He doesn't know how to look at horses, so what's the use of seeing them?

Moreover, he prefers to watch people rather than horses. There are all kinds of people here, and most of them are emotional, with sudden ups and downs, and ups and downs in luck...it's very interesting.

Qing Yi said in astonishment: "If you don't look at horses, which one should we buy?"

The question is simple.

Yun Qi turned his head and looked around, said: "It's useless to see that middle-aged man in the blue cotton padded jacket? The one with the big patch on the shoulder and the cotton wadding leaking out."

Qing nodded: "Yes, I see."

Yun Qi said: "Will there be routine?"

Qing glanced at the man, and whispered: "The young master said, go and ask him which one he bought, and then we will follow him to buy it?"

Yun Dian nodded: "Only buy the main game. Also, remember to persuade him when it's over, and accept it as soon as it's good."

After being honored by others, at least I have to give something in return.

Qing Yi agreed, Qing Er smiled and said: "I'm good at such things as clichés, I'll go!"

It doesn't matter who goes, Yun Qi took out a bank note from his sleeve and gave it to him, and several Qings got together and took out money one after another, Qing Siyang said: "Young master, I will go with him! I will watch him, so as not to waste money." He's pocketing his own money!"

Yun Qi said: "Whoever wants to go, go!"

So in an instant, only Qingyi and Qingwu were left beside them.

The track is elliptical, so the stand is also an elliptical ring. There is a betting place at a certain distance, and there is a large platform at each end. Those who win will receive their trophies here, and each When people come to exchange money, the guy will shout out how much he has won, which makes everyone around feel itchy. .

At the moment, everywhere is full of people, but the platform is sparse, only some half-grown children are playing games there.

Yun Qi's eyes were envious, he didn't have children to play with him when he was a child in his previous life, and he didn't have time to play when he was a child in this life.

So he leaned over cheekily, kicking shuttlecocks, jumping grids, and catching stones with others, having a great time.

Just being happy, Qinger came over excitedly, and said, "Young master! I bought it! It's a good chance to seal the deal! We squeezed in with great difficulty!"

He said again: "The game is about to start, let's go there quickly!"

This look of anticipation and excitement is no different from the look of waiting to eat cakes in a hurry, but Yun Qi was playing vigorously, and when he was about to tell them to watch by themselves, the teenagers who played with him rushed away: " Let's start! Let's start!"

"Haha, I'm definitely the one to win this time. The Duke's Mansion is the best star chaser. It's like flying!"

"Hmph! That's no match for Feixue from the Princess Mansion!"

"You'll know after the comparison! Anyway, the loser should eat pine nut candy! Don't play tricks!"

Yun Qi: "..."

Seeing Yun Qi holding the ball alone, standing pitifully in the field, Qing Yi, who was holding the chubby man for him, coughed dryly: "My lord, how about we play with you?"

Look at the reluctance and reluctance, for fear that he will agree!

Yun Qi snorted coldly and said, "Go, go and watch the horse race."

Several Qing cheered and hugged him to the stands.

In the stands, tens of thousands of people crowded together, but the sound of needles falling could be heard quietly, their eyes fixed on the arena, and after three drum beeps, seven riders of different colors rushed out like arrows.

At the same time, a thunderous sound suddenly erupted from the stands, and countless people clenched their fists and shouted with all their might:

"Red rider! Red rider! Go up, go up, go up..."

"Green! Green! Hurry up, hurry up..."

"Chasing stars, chasing stars, you are chasing stars!"

"..."

Amidst the loud noise, Yun Qi looked at Qing Yi: "What did we buy?"

Qing Yi looked at Qing Er, but he didn't know either.

Qing Er shouted: "Black Cavalry! It's a black cavalry, my lord!"

Really, the competition has started, and I still don't know which side I should stand on!

Yun Qi found that when everyone was crazy, it was really difficult to keep calm. Even though he was very confident in his physiognomy, he still couldn't help but stare at the field. The mood is really exciting.

The black knight's odds are very high, which indirectly shows its strength. Among the seven knights, the black knight fell to sixth from the beginning, but only the first place can win money.

After a lap, the distance to the front didn't shrink, but got farther and farther away. Even if Qingyi and the others believed in Yunqi again, they couldn't help but start mourning for their own purse.

Seeing that there is still the last half lap left, the four riders in front are chasing each other, evenly matched, but the three riders in the back are gradually pulling away.

When the young people could hardly bear to look at it anymore, something happened suddenly.

The "Red Riding" horse in the front stumbled, fell down with its neck down, rolled along the track, and slid far away. Seeing that it was impossible to survive, the rider was thrown and flew more than a foot away. Wearing protective gear on his body, although he was injured, his life was safe.

Originally, the three riders who were only one step away from the "red rider" couldn't react in time, and two people directly bumped into them. The third rider took the reins dangerously, but was passed by the three riders behind him like the wind.

Such a change made everyone dumbfounded. After a moment of silence in the stands, various voices broke out again.

Excited and screaming, crying bitterly, cursing...

Several greens naturally belonged to the former, and they didn't shout. They held their breath, stared wide-eyed, and stared at "Hei" without blinking. They watched it pass No.1 at the last corner, and rushed to the At the end, they all let out a cheer.

Qing Er was overjoyed and said: "The black knight is fighting nine! I won 9000 taels! 9000 taels! Hahaha!"

Qingsi Hao Ran said: "I don't have much money, I only bet 500 taels."

Qing Er said: "Qing Yi won the most, he bet 2000 taels just like Young Master! Remember to treat us to dinner later!"

"Is it me that made you reluctant to bet? If you want to eat, do it yourself!"

"..."

Yun Qi was very skeptical, if it wasn't for the embarrassment of overtaking him, or the lack of confidence in him, these guys must have bet more.

Yun Qi sighed silently, and realized a fact: the servants around him may all be richer than him...

Er Qing rubbed his fists and said, "My lord, who shall we crush next?"

Yun Qi said: "This, you have to choose by yourself."

Erqing said disappointedly: "My lord, you don't want to play with us anymore?"

Yun Qi said: "The foreign money just now is not something in your luck, if you hold on to it, it's not a good thing. You have to gamble a few times with your own skills or luck, and you can calm down your luck and turn it into a fortune." Use it yourself to eliminate hidden dangers."

Er Qing said with a mournful face, "My lord, how much money do we have to lose?"

Yun Qi comforted: "It doesn't necessarily mean losing, um, it's about the same as the previous capital."

The young people were happy again, nine times the profit, even if all the capital was exported, it would still be eight times the profit.

In fact, they don't care about money that much, otherwise they wouldn't rashly spend almost all of their wealth to play with Yunqi. What they like more is this kind of exciting feeling - of course it's better to win money, and win a lot of money It's even better.

So after Yun Qi repeatedly assured that there would be no danger here, several young men were sent to bet on horses according to their ability, and Yun Qi found a few more partners to play Cuju together.

It's a pity that in such a big environment, a few playmates are very unprofessional, they have to slip away every time the horse race starts, and have "technical discussions" after the race, which makes Yunqi very unhappy.

There was a sound of a drum, and Yun Qi, who was abandoned again, squatted on the ground holding Xiaopangdun, poking the ball on the ground again and again, and suddenly a deep and slightly hoarse voice came from behind: "Young Master Yun."

When Yun Qi turned his head, he saw a man standing behind him.

Looking at it from this angle, this man was a bit too tall, Yun Qi almost broke his neck to barely see his face.

The man stretched out his hand, Yun Qi helped him, and stood up.

His hands were hot, dry, and rough, and the hard calluses on them were not near misses, but a few clear red marks were directly drawn on the back of Yun Qi's hands.

Yun Qi habitually patted the skirt of his clothes, but unfortunately the snow covered with mud had already melted into stains, how could it be easily wiped off?

But Yun Qi was just putting on a show, just took a few casual shots and looked up at the man opposite.

From this point of view, this man is still too tall.

With sharp eyebrows and calm eyes, he should have seen the storm.

The mouth is tightly pursed, the corners of the mouth are habitually pressed down, and he seldom smiles when he wants to, and the pressure of life is very high.

The shoulders are broad and the back is thick, and the shoulders are slightly open. They should be used to wearing armor and the like. The legs are long and straight, so it can be seen that they did not grow on the back of a horse since childhood...

Stop!

Yun Qi, who suffered from an occupational disease, took two steps back, finally gained a more normal perspective, and began to reflect on a question that had never bothered him before: Is his size... really so shabby?

"Why doesn't Mr. Yun play two rounds anymore?"

"A gamble that must be won is as boring as a gamble that must be lost, no, it should be even more boring." Yun Qi said, "Who are you?"

The man cupped his hands: "I'm Qin Yi."

The name sounded familiar, but Yun Qi couldn't remember when he heard it before, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Qin Yi nodded, without beating around the bush, and said directly: "Master Wu told His Majesty what you mean, Mr. Yun, and told His Majesty that you will come to bet on horses today. Therefore, His Majesty asked someone to inquire about it, and found out that Mr. Yun just won. A lot of money.

"Your Majesty also wants to make a bet with you."

Yun Qi let out an "oh" and didn't speak.

Qin Yi stretched out his hand, and there was a small jade pendant lying in the palm of his hand. The quality of the workmanship was excellent: "Your Majesty said, if you can return this jade pendant to its owner today, you will not only be able to return to Kudu Temple for the New Year, but You can choose satisfactory candidates from the temples near the capital, and go up the mountain to take care of the daily life of the masters.

"If you can't do it, just stay in the capital obediently and preside over the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven."

Yun Qi picked up the jade pendant from Qin Yi's hand, nodded: "OK."

It is true that the emperor needs people from Kudu Temple to rectify his name, and it is also true that he wants to completely move Kudu Temple to the capital.

Today, the Kudu Temple left behind are basically old monks over 60 years old, and vowed not to recruit disciples, but the mountain roads are rugged, food, medicine, firewood, etc. are not easy to obtain, if you can find someone from other temples to take care of them , you can also rest assured.