Chapter 39: [Young Heart]

Roddy rode happily on a pure white horse, and ran a few laps on the racecourse. After finishing the race, he walked up to Rand and pulled the rein to stop the horse, turned over and jumped off the horse. The movements are quite flexible and steady, and his face also has a somewhat triumphant look.
"How is it? Rand, am I riding pretty well?"
Roddy was very excited. You know, ordinary people in the Empire don't have much chance to ride a horse. The cost of feeding a horse for one year is not much worse than the cost of food and clothing for an adult. If it were a good horse, the cost of that year would be worth the cost of an ordinary family.
Roddy also received some equestrian training in the Imperial Academy. As a great man, he certainly liked the feeling of galloping on the 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 Academy, and they are already quite impressive. In addition, he is good at his own skills. After a few small trials, he also rides with ease.
Rante's face was calm, looking at the triumphant young master in front of him, his tone was very flat: "Not bad."
Although Rand didn't say much, Roddy had already noticed the disapproval in his expression, and frowned, "Is it just good? Rand, I have been practicing for a long time."
Rand suddenly raised his head, and said in a huff: "Master, I want to say something."
"what?"
Landt looked solemn and said with a serious face: "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 last duke, you will bring the empire's army to the north and south... I'll be honest , Your current riding skills, running around in the imperial capital, is enough, but marching and fighting, you may not be able to bear it in less than three days."
"Oh?" Instead of showing any displeasure, Roddy's face was full of excitement.
Lan pointed his head and turned on a dark horse beside him without saying a word. He took a lap on the racecourse first. On the second lap, he suddenly accelerated, and then took off a long rod hanging on the horse. The lance, leaned down and made a charge posture.
"This posture is the standard posture for the imperial cavalry to charge." After running a lap, Rand stopped the horse beside Roddy and said sternly: "Master, don't underestimate equestrianism. Sometimes, the correct posture can keep the cavalry. His life, such as the charging posture just now, the lowering of his body is 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 very big difference between a battle on the horse and a battle 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 flexibility and speed? You know, on the horse, all your movements Avoidance depends on your horse. At this time, you can control the horse at will to ensure your combat effectiveness. What's more, you can only use the strength above the waist when you fight with people. There are not many tricks. Most of them are It's head-to-head."
After a few words, Roddy's face was heavy, and he immediately fell into meditation.
Although he is not a real young master, he can learn excellent equestrian skills, but he is dreaming of it. Besides, Nicole promised that he would send him into the army in the future. Equestrianism is an indispensable skill for a qualified officer.
Afterwards, Roddy immediately put away all his pride and meticulously followed Rand's teaching to learn equestrianism.
In a day, I don't know how many times he fell off the horse, but Roddy was so strong that he felt overwhelmed. I don't know how many injuries he suffered from the fall. Fortunately, Roddy is born with a stubbornness. The harder he fell, the less he said nothing. Just gritted his teeth and got up from the ground and then reborn.
After a few days, with a good foundation, Roddy gradually became familiar with the manipulation of the horse.
On the one hand, Rand was gradually surprised by the rapid progress of Roddy, and on the other hand he began to teach Roddy some general cavalry tactics in the imperial army. In less than half a month, Rand had nothing to teach Roddy. Just take Roddy to continue practicing every day.
Although Roddy left a lot of scars on his body, he practiced happily every day.
That night, Roddy returned to the room with sweat all over his body, first called An Qi, changed a set of clothes under her gentle service, and then took off the ear cover. You know, it’s very uncomfortable to wear this cover every day with dust and sweat.
Just as Roddy changed his clothes, Nicole suddenly walked in quietly from the door. Then Nicole waved her hand to signal An Qi to go out first.
Then Nicole said lightly: "You sit down, I have something to say."
Roddy sighed. These days, Roddy felt that Nicole was alienated from him, and sometimes he felt that Nicole was angry. Most of the sins he suffered were because this woman was treating herself. To say that the mood in his heart at the moment is that he hates and loves Nicole. And after so many days, I am afraid that anger still accounts for more than half.
He is a young man, full of vigor, and his strength has gradually improved these days, and it is inevitable that he will give birth to some young arrogance. Gradually, there was some anger in Nicole's heart. He liked Nicole with all his heart, but he was extremely depressed by Nicole's treatment.
"You finally have the appearance of a nobleman now. It seems that you are learning quickly these days."
Roddy said indifferently: "It seems to be useful, I know it myself, I'm just a civilian."
Nicole nodded, pretending not to hear the resentment in Roddy’s words, bowed her head and said: "These days, I will start teaching you some other things, and then... and in a few days, you will go College."
Roddy asked suddenly: "Has your brother not found it yet?"
Nicole's face changed slightly, and she whispered: "I don't want to hide it from you either. I sent someone out to sea and chased his boat, but..."
Roddy sighed and couldn't help but softly said, "I really hope you can get Set back right away."
Nicole sighed: "No, even if I get him back now, you still have to continue playing Sete until you pass the assessment and inherit the title."
"why?"
"Don't you understand?" Nicole's eyes showed a somewhat complicated look: "Rody, you are very smart, I heard from your teachers, you learn things very fast, you are very good... you know, Dorset is definitely not as good as you. He...if you let him participate in your majesty's assessment, he will never get the title. So...even if I find him, you still have to complete your mission."
Roddy was silent for a moment, then slowly said in a low voice: "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, in the empire, who is the least expecting to see the Tulip family successfully inherit the title?"
"Who?"
Nicole slowly said word by word: "It is His Majesty the Emperor himself."