These veterans have been on the battlefield for a long time, how could they not understand what Liang Xiao meant?
He wanted to compete with them and teach these doubters a lesson.
"How can Marquis Lanling ask for advice? Could it be a direct horse fight?" Dong Lian was the first to ask.
"That's too dangerous! Swords and guns are short-sighted. What if Marquis Lanling has both advantages and disadvantages? We understand Marquis Lanling's desire to prove his feelings, but it's too dangerous to prove it like this!" All the generals shook their heads.
Liang Xiao looked at the suddenly noisy generals and asked: "You don't have to worry about the way to ask for advice. It can be fought on horseback or on foot. Just tell me whether you can accept it."
Dong Lian also realized that he seemed to be in a bit of a dilemma for Liang Xiao, and comforted him: "Don't worry, Marquis Lanling. The worst is, let the marshal assign you a cavalry force of 1,000 or 800 first, and see if you can lead it well. If you can, then give it to you." If you allocate 81,000 yuan, we have no objection. What does the marshal think?"
Mu Dingguo said: "Let's see what Liang Xiao says."
Liang Xiao said categorically: "This time, I want seven thousand cavalry."
"Why did you increase the amount? Didn't it only cost 5,000 just now?"
"The Beihu people may go south at any time, and it is urgent to form elite cavalry. I can't wait any longer. If I can prove that I am qualified to command the cavalry, I hope you generals will cooperate well in the future." Liang Xiao said without thinking.
Mu Lingxiao said: "Liang Xiao, please tell me how to challenge. Don't force it..."
Liang Xiao replied: "As I just said, if the generals are confident in their martial arts, they can challenge me one by one. If they are not confident, it is not a problem to find their own soldiers to challenge me."
"Challenge you?" Everyone looked at Liang Xiao with interest.
Liang Xiao's implication was that they were the challengers.
Mu Dingguo also became interested and said: "How about this: There are many military sticks in the army, including iron rods! You just use sticks as weapons. Those who are used to using knives can put paint on one end of the iron rod. If you are used to using it, If you're a gunsmith, just put paint on the top of the iron rod. Then you put on your armor and let go!"
The generals suddenly realized: "Just use the marshal's method! Whoever is shot or stabbed will naturally have the paint left on the armor as a criterion for judging victory or defeat. What do you think, Marquis Lanling?"
Liang Xiao smiled and said: "Everything is fine, everything is fine."
"Then go and give it a try! We can't wait to see if Marquis Lanling has the style of his ancestors!"
Mu Lingxiao watched the generals crowding Liang Xiao out of the tent, and said worriedly: "Grandpa, just try to find a way to allocate five thousand cavalry to him, why bother..."
Mu Dingguo said: "Have you forgotten Lei Hong and Wu Sheng?"
Mu Lingxiao's expression changed: "Oh yes! He is a disciple of the Martial Saint! When my brother-in-law went to find Lei Hong, he was just an imperial merchant. Lei Hong always hated businessmen, but he was convinced and joined his army..."
Mu Dingguo was also looking forward to it and got up to leave the camp.
On the school field, the generals led their soldiers and surrounded the competition site.
The diameter of the competition field in the middle is more than fifteen feet, which is enough for both sides to compete.
Liang Xiao was in the center of the competition arena, wearing a suit of hard leather armor and no helmet.
Seeing his calm face, Mu Dingguo became more and more expectant, and said loudly: "Liang Xiao said that he has some knowledge of martial arts, but can anyone volunteer to compete with Marquis Lanling?"
Everyone at the scene was whispering to each other, but no one took a step forward.
Liang Xiao couldn't laugh or cry.
He didn't need to think about it to know that none of these soldiers wanted to offend himself, the "Emperor's Red Man."
But if they are asked to flatter themselves, they can't do it.
The adverb at least shows that these soldiers are relatively upright and want to save face.
But the problem is, he has to prove himself!
"You don't have to be merciful. I'm tall and I won't die even if I get hit a few times." Liang Xiao said with a smile.
It's a pity that there is still no one to fight.
"Liang Xiao, you might as well choose someone directly!" Mu Lingxiao urged.
Liang Xiao nodded and looked at Dong Lian.
"General Dong is very brave and the soldiers are convinced. Can you have a free discussion with me?"
Dong Lian was stunned and felt his scalp numb: "Marshal..."
Mu Dingguo said impatiently: "Liang Xiao is an open-minded person and will not hold grudges. Don't worry!"
Dong Lian curled his lips and clasped fists with Liang Xiao, "Yes..."
Before the word "offended" came out of his mouth, Mu Dingguo said coldly: "You may not be Liang Xiao's opponent yet, so don't be careless."
Hearing this, Dong Lian suddenly became energetic, walked out of the crowd, and picked up the iron rod.
He was using a long knife, so the other half of the stick he held was painted with red paint to serve as the blade.
"Don't be careless, Marquis Lanling, I will fight with all my strength and never give in!"
The soldiers present heard Dong Lian's serious tone and serious expression, and they all watched the show.
In the entire northern border, except for Mu Lingxiao, the general who conquered the north, and Lei Hong, who has retired, no one dares to say that their martial arts can hold a candle to Dong Lian, including Lei Hong's seventeen Yanyun brothers!
There is no problem in saying that he is the second most powerful general in the North. After all, he really dares to fight and fight hard. With this courage alone, he is already a fierce general.
"Marquis Lanling has chosen the most difficult opponent to deal with. Oops..."
"However, the fact that Marquis Lanling specially selected General Dong shows that he is an upright man!"
Mu Lingxiao listened to everyone's discussion with a disappointed look on his face.
Many soldiers in the northern border also heard the rumors about Liang Xiao and Mu Qinxue, and now they all thought that he might let Liang Xiao go.
Only the head of the iron rod Liang Xiao held was smeared with red paint, which was regarded as the head of a gun.
"Old rules, after the competition, the winner or loser will be determined based on the paint on each other's bodies. Let the fight begin!"
Mu Dingguo gave an order, drums were beaten from behind, and everyone cheered in unison.
The iron rod in Liang Xiao's right hand was on the ground, motionless as a mountain.
Dong Lian took a deep breath, walked towards Liang Xiao with a stick, and stared at him, wary.
He could see that Liang Xiao had a calm demeanor and an unchanging expression. He was definitely a member of the Lian family.
"Marquis Lanling! I'm offended!"
Dong Lian's loud shout rang out from the ground, and all the soldiers watched with rapt attention as he rushed towards Liang Xiao.
The two sides were ten feet apart, but Dong Lian sprinted to Liang Xiao in an instant, brandishing the iron rod, and swept towards the door facing Liang Xiao from the left!
Seeing that Liang Xiao was unmoved, everyone's hearts were in their throats!
The iron rod had reached less than a foot in front of Liang Xiao.
At the critical moment, Liang Xiao just moved the iron rod with his right hand to block Dong Lian's full blow.
"good!"
Liang Xiao's response was as expected. Dong Lian was so happy that he turned the stick and launched a violent attack like a storm.
Unexpectedly, Liang Xiao's eyes flashed, and he quickly drew his stick. The long stick fell suddenly with overwhelming force, like a giant axe!
Before anyone could react, there was a dull sound of metal hitting the scene, followed by Dong Lian's muffled groan.
Everyone saw clearly that he was hit on the left shoulder by Zhenyi's stick, and then Liang Xiao suddenly swept the stick towards his waist.
Under everyone's shocked gaze, Dong Lian flew several feet to the left like a kite with its string broken, and rolled to the ground...
"What?!"
