C646 Tongzhis personal army (1/2)
Each person had a plate made of iron, with grooves for food. There was braised meat, stewed beef with potatoes, stir-fried mustard, sweet corn, and finally a large pot of egg-flower soup. The dessert consisted of a small cake, a tropical fruit mixture, and two choices: rice and steamed buns.
Zai Chun was the smallest, of course he ranked first in the group. The fat master put a full spoonful of Red Braised Meat on the dining plate, ”Why are you so skinny? You don't have any money at home to eat well, do you? ”We'll consider it a blessing in disguise when we get to the new army. Come here and I'll give you a chicken drumstick that's hidden away …”
Zai Chun could not help but laugh bitterly. It was the first time he heard someone say that his family was poor and had no money to eat.
Following that was another spoonful of potato and beef. Everyone witnessed the young emperor's performance today. Even the head masters were willing to take care of him. This spoonful of meat was practically completely devoid of potatoes.
Zai Chun carried a platter full of food as he sat at the table; he had never felt so hungry before. His morning's work had already digested the bowl of porridge on his breakfast.
Just as he was about to pick up a sweet corn and gnaw it, Da Sixi and Xiao Sixi suddenly rushed over from the field like mad dogs.
”Young Master... Don't Eat... ”Let me test your poison …” After saying that, the two of them wanted to eat the food on the plate.
The strange looks from the surrounding students made Tongzhi blush completely. The little emperor raised his leg and kicked the two servants to the side, ”Go away, I don't know who you are! ”All of you, go away …”
”Ah, young master...” You want us to test the poison first... Young Master! ” The two eunuchs were dragged out from the ground by the Forces nouvelles soldiers.
The master who gave Zai Chun a big chicken leg wiped the sweat off his forehead, ”Good boy, so you're actually a young master? He had actually brought a servant into the military training! However, no matter how strong the young master is, the Prime Minister can still scold him. Today, a young master has come in and will return you to be an indomitable man tomorrow! ”
After blowing away the two dead eunuchs, Zai Chun was finally able to focus on his food. A mouthful of fragrant Red Braised Meat, a piece of stewed beef that was thinner than firewood, and an incomparably refreshing stir-fried mustard blue.
This was the most fragrant meal that the little emperor had ever eaten in his life. Hunger was indeed the most effective stomach medicine for humans.
His stomach was so round that it was out of proportion to his skinny body, but in the end, he even drank a large cup of fruit juice made from a pineapple mango.
Qiu Wei and Liu Anchen who were beside Zai Chun said worriedly, ”You eat so much, how can you train in the afternoon? Can vomit... ”You should get up and take a stroll. Take advantage of the lunch break to digest the food here!”
The little emperor was right after thinking about it, he began to walk around the restaurant in circles while puffing out his belly.
At this moment, the imperial guards and eunuchs who had been left out in the courtyard for a long time were all too hungry to cry. The little emperor had changed into his current state, so these people were guilty of their crimes. Even if the emperor met in the future with the capital, they wouldn't be able to escape the empress dowager's punishment.
Just as he was feeling dejected, Hairy # 20 brought a few masters over for them for lunch. ”Enough, all of you, stop being so sad. It's like people are made of iron or steel, not eating until they're hungry …” Come, come, come, let's have a simple meal! ”
Guard Ma Ming grabbed a steamed bun and bit off half of it. He glared fiercely at Hairy # 2 and said, ”I can't accept Manager Hun's good intentions, but you better remember this clearly. When we return to the capital, I want to see how you will explain this to your superiors!”
Hairy # 2 sat cross-legged on the floor and took a sip of his egg white soup. It is just a death, what choice do we have as servants? However, as you have seen today, how is your benefactor's complexion today? How's your spirit? ”Whether this military training is beneficial or not, I think you and I both know …”
”In life, everyone knows how to avoid risks and benefits. No one is willing to take the risk and bear the responsibility. However, if you think about it, is it the valiant elder in the training ground? Or was it better to be the once meek and submissive patron? ”
”How dare you …” You... You dare to say that the noble is submissive? ” Duncheng, one of the four guards, roared in anger.
”Alright, this place isn't clear, you don't have to show your loyalty. There aren't any big shot who would throw a tantrum or sweetness at you. You might as well study this military training …” Don't you think that there's no way that you can make your noble family endure through all these hardships? ”
Hairy # 2's words stunned everyone else. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that it really made a lot of sense.
The break at noon was only an hour and a half, followed by intense military training, standing in formation, training, and walking in unison. One would have to repeat the same action a thousand times until one had a subconscious reflex.
After dinner, the little Emperor came to his own private room. At this time, the Dragon Lord had already prepared the soup and the herbs needed for a bath.
This was the only privilege the Little Emperor had within the new recruit training camp s. Because Xiao Letian had arranged for many independent medicinal treatments, in addition to the fact that the guards and eunuchs were inseparable, it was impossible for Zai Chun to live in the same dormitory with the other En Yangzhong s.