Roddy happily rode a pure white horse and ran a few laps in the open racecourse. After finishing the run, he walked in front of Lant, pulled the reins to stop the horse, turned over and jumped off the horse. His movements were quite flexible and steady, and he had a somewhat proud look on his face.
"How's it going? Lant, I'm riding pretty well, right?"
Rody was very excited. You know, ordinary people in the empire don't have many opportunities to ride horses. The cost of feeding a horse for a year is not much different than the cost of feeding and clothing an adult for a year. If it is a good horse, its annual expenses can be equal to the annual expenses of an ordinary family.
Roddy also received some equestrian training at the Imperial Academy. As a handsome man, of course he loved the feeling of galloping on a horse. Unfortunately, the limited equestrian lessons in the academy could not satisfy his interest. Now he has the opportunity to ride a horse, of course. It made him extremely happy.
His equestrian skills have been taught by the equestrian teachers of the Imperial College, and he has become quite impressive. In addition, he is very good at riding, so he can ride with ease in these small tests.
Lant's face was calm, looking at the proud young master in front of him, his tone was very calm: "Not bad."
Although Lant didn't say much, Roddy could already see the disapproval in his expression. He frowned and said, "Is it just good? Lant, I have been practicing for a long time."
Lant suddenly raised his head and said in a deep voice: "Master, I have something to say."
"What?"
Lant's face was solemn and he said seriously: "You are the heir of the Tulip family, and you are likely to be the marshal of the empire in the future. Just like the previous Duke, you will lead the empire's army to conquer the north and south... Let me tell the truth, Your current riding skills are enough for running around in the imperial capital, but you may not be able to handle it for marching and fighting in less than three days. "
"Oh?" Instead of showing any displeasure, Rody's face was full of excitement.
Lant nodded, and without saying a word, he got on the black horse next to him and took a lap around the racecourse. On the second lap, he suddenly accelerated and then took off a long pole hanging on the horse. He stabbed the gun, leaned down, and made a charging posture.
"This posture is the standard posture of the imperial cavalry when charging." After Lant finished a lap, the circle horse stopped next to Roddy and said seriously: "Young master, don't underestimate equestrian skills. Sometimes, the correct posture can save the cavalry." For example, the charging posture just now and the body bending are not only to maintain the strength of the charge, but also to avoid the enemy's arrows. These are the hundreds of years of experience of the imperial cavalry. "
"Also, there is a big difference between fighting on horseback and fighting on the ground. I know that the young master's swordsmanship is very strong, but if you are on a horse, can you still maintain your body's flexibility and speed? You know, on the horse, all your movements You have to rely on your horse to evade. At this time, only by being able to control the horse at will can you ensure your combat effectiveness. What's more, when fighting people on horseback, you can only use the strength above the waist. There are not many ways to take advantage of it. Most of them are. It’s head-on.”
After saying these words, Rody's face became heavy and he immediately fell into meditation.
Although he is not a real young master, being able to learn excellent equestrian skills is what he dreams of. What's more, Nicole promised him that she would send him to join the army in the future, and equestrianism was an indispensable skill for a qualified officer.
Afterwards, Rody immediately put away all his pride and meticulously followed Lant's teachings to learn equestrian skills.
He didn't know how many times he fell off his horse in a day. Even though Rody was strong, he felt it was too much. I don’t know how many injuries he sustained from the fall. Fortunately, Rody had a stubborn streak in his nature. The harder he fell, the more silent he became. He just gritted his teeth and got up from the ground and got back on his horse.
Over the past few days, with a good foundation, Rody gradually became familiar with the control of horses.
On the one hand, Lant was gradually surprised by Rody's rapid progress, and on the other hand, he began to teach Roddy some common cavalry tactics in the imperial army. Within half a month, Lant had nothing to teach Roddy. Just continue to practice with Roddy every day.
Although Rody has a lot of scars on his body, he practices happily every day.
That night, Roddy returned to the room with sweat all over his body. He first called An Qi, changed into a set of clothes under her gentle service, and then took off the condoms on his ears. You know, being covered in dust and sweating profusely every day, wearing this damn condom is really very uncomfortable.
Roddy had just changed his clothes when Nicole suddenly walked in quietly from outside the door. Then Nicole waved her hand and signaled An Qi to go out first.
Then Nicole said calmly: "Sit down, I have something to say."
Roddy sighed. Over the past few days, Roddy has felt Nicole's alienation from him. Sometimes he also feels that Nicole is angry. Most of the time he has suffered so many sins, it is this woman who is punishing him. To say that his mood at the moment was that he hated and loved Nicole. And after so many days, I am afraid that anger accounts for more than half of it.
He is a young man with strong blood. His strength has gradually improved these days, and it is inevitable that he will develop some youthful arrogance. Gradually, I felt a little angry towards Nicole. He originally liked Nicole wholeheartedly, but being treated like this by Nicole made him feel extremely depressed.
"You finally look a little like a noble now. It seems that you are learning very quickly these days."
Rody said calmly: "What's the use of it? I know it myself. I'm just a civilian."
Nicole nodded, pretending not to hear the resentment in Rody's words, lowered her head and said: "In the past few days, I will start teaching you some other things, and then... Then in a few days, you will go to the academy. ”
Rody suddenly asked: "Has your brother not been found yet?"
Nicole's face changed slightly and she whispered: "I don't want to hide it from you. I sent people out to sea to chase his ship, but..."
Rody sighed and couldn't help but said softly: "I really hope you can get Seth back immediately."
Nicole sighed: "No, even if I get him back now, you will still have to continue to play Seth until you pass the test and inherit the title."
"Why?"
"Don't you understand yet?" Nicole had a somewhat complicated look in her eyes: "Rody, you are very smart. I heard from your teachers that you learn things very quickly and you are very good... You know, Sai Te is definitely not as powerful as you. He...if he takes part in His Majesty's assessment, he will never be able to obtain the title. So...even if I find him, you still have to complete your mission."
Rody was silent for a moment, then slowly whispered: "I understand." Then he raised his head, looked at Nicole's face, and said softly: "Then what are you going to teach me today?"
Nicole looked solemn and asked slowly: "Do you know who in the empire least wants to see the Tulip family successfully inherit the title?"
"who?"
Nicole said slowly word by word: "It is His Majesty the Emperor himself."