Chapter 491: Road Encounter
How big is an acre of land? I believe that most people can't describe it concretely. In fact, one acre of land is about 667 square meters, and the mountainous land on this side of Dongshan is about 3,000 acres, in other words, 2 million square meters, which is two kilometers long and one kilometer wide.
The kicking field is built on the slope of the west side of the East Mountain, and the hockey (golf) court is built on the gentle slope of the northwest, close to the small river ditch, covering an area of about 70,000 square meters, the green grass is like a green carpet, and there are large and small ponds inlaid in the meantime, the road is winding, looking down from the height, the scenery makes people feel refreshed, as if they are in the prairie with abundant water and grass.
Golf is the transliteration of golf in English, which can be summed up as green, oxygen, sunshine, and friendship. It is clear that this is an aristocratic sport, not something that ordinary people can afford. The reason why Xu Jin introduced the golf of later generations was aimed at the upper class of the Ming Dynasty's noble gentry, who had money and leisure, and it was perfect to play golf.
At this time, Xu Jin took the two princesses Yongfu and Yongchun away from the noisy kicking field and headed for the hockey stadium on the north side. Due to the distance is a bit far, coupled with the fierce sun, the two golden branches and jade leaves are out of breath after walking dozens of meters, Yongfu is older and knows how to be reserved, and Yongchun, the little Lori, screams that she can't walk.
Fortunately, the site is designed according to the modern concept, and the supporting facilities are quite complete, although there are no battery cars, but there are mule cars. Xu Jin called a mule cart and let the two princesses sit on it, and the skilled coachman led the mule cart slowly.
The mule cart can accommodate two people at the same time, with a parasol above their heads and a soft seat with a backrest for a comfortable seat. In addition, the road inside the field is tamped and covered with a layer of white sand, so the mule cart runs quite smoothly and does not get muddy even if it rains.
The little princess Yongchun sat on the mule cart, holding a glass of chilled watermelon juice in her hand, sucking comfortably with a delicate small bamboo tube, and said with a face full of enjoyment: "It's so cool!" ”
Princess Yongfu was also holding a glass of chilled watermelon juice at this time, she was still a little embarrassed, but she was really thirsty, and when she saw her sister drinking comfortably, she finally couldn't help but open her small mouth, and took a small sip with a bamboo tube in her mouth, and the cold and sweet watermelon juice entered her throat, and the whole person was suddenly refreshed.
"It's a bit indecent to drink water like this, but you don't have to worry about soiling your clothes, I guess this guy invented it again." Princess Yongfu secretly glanced at Xu Jin, who was walking beside the mule cart.
At this time, Xu Jin happened to look at it, the two looked at each other, Xu Jin smiled naturally, and Princess Yongfu smiled in return.
Princess Yongfu is very similar to Sister Lin in the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" in terms of appearance and temperament, and when they first met in Xingwangfu, she was even sicker, and she was choked by a peanut, but fortunately Xu Jin rescued her with the "Heimlich" first aid method.
Perhaps it is the reason for practicing yoga diligently in the past few years, although the temperament is still soft and weak, but the spirit is up, the complexion is white and red, and the eyes are clear and clear like streams, which is a manifestation of good health, and the body shape is also curvaceous.
If Xue Bingniu's smile is as bright as the spring breeze thawing, and Princess Yongfu's smile is as beautiful as a spring flower, at this moment, Xu Jin was dazzled by this beautiful smile, and hurriedly looked away.
"Wow, it's so big and beautiful here!"
When the screw car drove into the hockey field, the little princess Yongchun was so excited that she jumped out of the car without waiting for the help of the waiter, and turned happily in circles on the sunny grass with her hands outstretched.
Princess Yongfu was helped out of the car by the inner attendant, although she was wearing the clothes of a eunuch, but she was still dignified and elegant, after all, she was a royal family, and she had received a good upbringing since she was a child, no matter what she dressed, the innate elegance and nobility could not be concealed.
Princess Yongfu looked at the open and pleasant scenery in front of her, and couldn't help but take a deep breath and said, "It's much quieter and more comfortable here than the kicking field, Lord Xu, is the field in front of you used to play hockey?" ”
Xu Jin smiled and nodded, "Exactly!" ”
The little princess Yongchun stuck out her tongue and said, "This place is much bigger than the kicking field, wouldn't it be exhausting to death if you play?" ”
Xu Jin smiled: "That's not it, the way to play hockey is much more elegant than kicking, you don't need to run, you don't need to spend much effort, two people can play, and you can enjoy the sun, green grass and fresh air at the same time." ”
When the little princess Yongchun heard that two people could play, she couldn't wait to say: "Then how to play, teach us quickly!" ”
Xu Jin raised his hand and pointed into the distance and said, "Did the two highnesses see those colored flags?" ”
Princess Yongfu nodded and said softly, "I saw it!" ”
Xu Jin smiled: "In fact, the game of hockey is very simple, there are sixteen small flags in this grassland, and each small flag has a small cave, as long as the ball is hit into the hole, the side with the least number of shots wins." Of course, there are some specific rules, which will be explained while playing later, and now Xia Guan will show the two highnesses how to hit the ball first. ”
As he spoke, Xu Jin took a cue stick and a small ball from the wooden box behind the mule cart, the small ball was made of sturdy wood, and then painted with a layer of white paint, which at first glance looked similar to the golf balls of later generations.
Xu Jin put the small wooden ball on the grass, first explained the essentials of hitting the ball, and then swung the ball out of the air.
Xu Jin was also a successful person in the upper class in his last life, and he was no stranger to the sport of golf, so he swung skillfully and elegantly.
Princess Yongfu's eyes lit up and she couldn't help but ask, "Does Lord Xu often play hockey?" ”
"Before...... Ahem, play occasionally. Xu Jin was sweating darkly, and he almost missed his mouth.
"Let me try!" Little Lori Yongchun took the club from Xu Jin's hand, took another ball and placed it on the ground, but the first shot missed, and the second shot scraped a piece of turf.
Xu Jin said with a smile: "Your Royal Highness the princess, don't worry, you can see it clearly and then get off the pole, hold the pole like this, and the distance between your hands is wider...... Yes, that's all! ”
With a snap, this time it finally hit the ball, but the ball only flew out of less than two meters, Yongchun pouted and said, "Sister, you come and try, maybe people are too short." ”
Princess Yongfu was obviously also interested, took the club from her sister's hand, held the club in a similar posture, and then waved it lightly, and the ball was knocked out in response.
Xu Jin couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, although Princess Yongfu's swing was a bit stiff, but it was decent, and he couldn't help but wonder: "Has Her Royal Highness played hockey before?" ”
Princess Yongfu shook her head and said, "No, I just watched Lord Xu's demonstration and learning, which made Lord Xu laugh!" ”
Xu Jin couldn't help but think of Cao Xueqin's description of Lin Daiyu: The heart is more than the dry, and the illness is like Xizi winning three points.
Obviously, Princess Yongfu is also a smart woman with exquisite skills, at least this observation is also nuanced, just watching herself demonstrate it to this extent, it is really rare.
Xu Jin smiled and said: "Your Highness has played very well, why don't you see the smile and say again." ”
Princess Yongfu was encouraged by Xu Jin and was in a happy mood, so she took another ball and put it on the ground.
"Your Highness, don't hit the ball first, shake it a few times like this, yes, that's it, the legs drive the waist, and the belt drives the hands to exert force......"
Xu Jin stood next to him and seriously instructed Princess Yongfu on the essentials of her movements, although the two had no physical contact, but the distance was very close, Princess Yongfu could even smell the man's smell emanating from Xu Jin's body, the seventeen-year-old girl's heart was like a deer, her face was red, and she hit a few balls in a row, but the level was not as good as the first ball.
Xu Jinzheng was depressed and doubted his teaching level, but suddenly heard a pleasant voice like a silver bell: "It's Xu Tanhua over there, Xu Gongzi?" ”
Xu Jin looked back and saw that the group was stopped by plainclothes guards on the side of the road not far away, and it was actually a group of young scholars, and the scholars were like stars holding the moon, surrounded by a beautiful woman.
I saw that this woman was slim, wearing a plain bearded suit, combing a simple falling horse bun, red lips and phoenix eyes, skin like snow, full and round curves, and a beautiful and edible end.
The woman looked a little familiar, but Xu Jin couldn't remember who it was for a while. The woman's eyes darkened slightly, she bowed, and said with a little coquettishness: "The little woman Yang Xianxian has seen Jing Anbo." ”
Xu Jin finally remembered, and said with an apologetic smile: "It turned out to be everyone Yang, everyone Yang was dressed in this costume, but I couldn't recognize it at the next moment, don't blame it!" ”
This woman is the famous prostitute Yang Xianxian of Liting Courtyard that Xu Jin saw at the Shangyuan Festival on the eve of the exam, this woman is good at singing, and she also took the opportunity to ask Xu Jin for a poem that day.
However, since that day, Xu Jin has not seen this Yang family, and it has been more than two years in a hurry, coupled with Yang Xianxian's "low-key" dress, it is not surprising that Xu Jin can't recognize it for a while.
Yang Xianxian turned into a happy person when she heard this: "Can Gongzi Xu let these servants let us go?" ”
Xu Jin hesitated, nodded and said, "It's all right!" ”
When those plainclothes guards heard this, they got out of the way, Yang Xianxian walked over, and a group of scholars also followed, and they all saluted Xu Jin.
These scholars are obviously loyal fans of Yang Da Xianxian, and Xu Jin also saw an "acquaintance" among them, this product is short and fat, and it is Yan Shifan's goods.
It is said that Yan Shifan was originally participating in the kicking competition today, but he was disgusted by the gang of yamen (fat and one-eyed), so he failed to participate in the competition, and happened to meet Yang Xianxian, a famous prostitute in Beijing, so he mixed in a group of scholars to pay tribute to Yang everyone.