After handing over the task, Xiong Wuliang had nothing to do for a while.
As for 'hosting the ceremony', there is actually nothing serious to do - it is nothing more than planning a venue in advance, making an appearance in front of the monarchs of the five countries, arranging for the food, drinks and toilets of the distinguished guests to ensure that they have a good time... …
Listening to it this way, it seems to be similar to that of a tour guide...
In short, Xiong Wuliang was free, and so were all the accompanying ministers and their families... Speaking of which, except for craftsmen and civilians, most of the people who came with him were idlers.
However, with Xiong Wuliang's temperament, there is no reason to let these free labor idle.
Didn't you say that you want to serve me? Then you have to do some work for me!
Hundreds of ministers and ministers brought their own private soldiers, including a thousand forbidden troops lent by King Chu Huai to Xiong Wuliang... and were arrogant and hunting on the north bank of Yunmeng Ze.
The targets of hunting are, of course, those large carnivores that may cause danger - such as deer, elk and other animals that are not threatening but must not be shot - and this has to be left to the entertainment of the distinguished guests from various countries.
Thousands of people and horses combed back and forth in the wilderness like a comb several times, and those unlucky predators suffered.
Tigers, leopards, bears, wolves...all male and female, old and young, were shot.
The prey that was brought back piled up in mountains, and they were all skinned... These furs were expensive luxuries in Chu State.
As for the meat, it will not be wasted - under the guidance of Xiong Wuliang, the Forbidden Soldiers smoked the meat to supplement their rations.
Having said that - Yunmengze is only a hundred miles away from Yingdu. King Chu Huai can completely hand over a thousand forbidden soldiers to Xiong Wuliang, which really shows the trust King Chu has in Qu Yanghou.
This reliance was seen by all the ministers, and they all smacked their lips at this.
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Xiong Wuliang stood steadily on the speeding bronze chariot, holding his breath and concentrating on bending his bow and arrow, with a heroic posture... and he missed the target again!
The riders on both sides sighed in unison.
It is said that Marquis Quyang became interested in hunting and was eyeing the prey on the bronze chariot... These riders were in dire straits. They had to chase and intercept the prey in all directions to ensure that the prey would not escape.
The coyote in the distance spread its legs and ran wildly, foaming at the mouth as it ran... The foam was thrown on the coyote's chest, which was quite embarrassing.
Obviously, this coyote's physical strength has reached its extreme.
Xiong Wuliang's motorcade slowly caught up, getting closer and closer... In the end, there was only less than twenty steps left.
The riders became excited and kept glancing at the bronze chariot.
This distance is already too close!
The coyote was obviously exhausted... At such a distance, there was almost no need to bend the bow and nock an arrow!
A rider with good riding skills might even be able to catch the unlucky coyote alive just by accelerating forward and scooping it up!
Xiong Wuliang on the bronze chariot gritted his teeth, bent his bow and arrow again...
The distance is really close!
You can even see the coyote's trembling back and the foam on its chest...
The surrounding knights were already cheering excitedly!
With such a distance, it is impossible to miss again!
Xiong Wuliang held his breath and concentrated, then loosened his fingers...the arrow suddenly shot out...and flew to an unknown place.
The excited cheers of the surrounding knights suddenly stopped, as if they were being choked at the same time!
Oh my God! At this distance and this speed...even my grandma can hit her!
This, this, this...
Who would have thought that Qu Yanghou, who led the Chu army to victory in every battle on the battlefield, had such a level of shooting skills?
Xiong Wuliang got angry, threw away the bow and arrow in his hand, and stretched out his hand towards Xiao Hei who was standing beside him: "Bring it here!"
Xiao Hei looked confused.
Xiong Wuliang's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot... This time he lost his old nose!
I saw Quyang Hou unhooking the repeating crossbow from Xiaohei, loading the arrows in twos and twos, and gently tapping the trigger at the unlucky hyena... Ten fine iron arrows shot out, almost flying out. There were waves of afterimages.
The coyote finally ended his sinful life.
The surrounding riders could finally cheer: "Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng, Marquis of Quyang!"
The ministers who followed the bronze chariot finally got what they wanted and flattered the people who had been holding it in their throats for a long time——
"Marquis Quyang is good at archery!"
"The Lord is really good at shooting!"
"The king's divine shot is unparalleled! I admire you! I admire you!"
"..."
Xiong Wuliang's face softened slightly, he returned the iron repeating crossbow to Xiao Hei, and said loudly: "Where is my prey?"
A rider ducked down and picked up the dead coyote from the ground - taking a quick look at it, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Sixty-seven fine iron arrows poked more than a dozen holes in the coyote's body. The originally good wolf skin was now in terrible shape.
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Xiong Wuliang led all the ministers to hunt in a circle, which was considered as a hunting addiction.
On the way back, I saw a camp in the distance... smoke curled up from the kitchen, as if they were lighting a fire to make food.
Xiong Wuliang was stunned!
The north bank of Yunmeng Ze has always been a hunting ground for the Chu royal family and has always been deserted.
Besides, 'the monarchs of the five countries are about to gather in Yunmengze'. Martial law has been implemented here for a long time. How can anyone come to this place?
Driving closer, Xiao Hei pointed at a flag in the camp and said, "My lord, look, it's the prince's flag!"
Xiong Wuliang exclaimed, and suddenly realized that Prince Mi Heng must have had nothing to do today and came to Yunmengze for entertainment.
It is said that Xiong Wuliang has not seen his brother Mi Heng alone for a long time. I just had nothing to do today, and I bumped into him again... It would be rude not to pay him a visit.
"Slow down." Xiong Wuliang ordered Xiao Hei who was driving the car.
Unexpectedly, Prince Mi Heng was waiting at the entrance of the camp early, as if he had been waiting for Xiong Wuliang... Xiong Wuliang jumped off the bronze chariot and greeted him with a smile: "Brother Wang, long time no see!"
Mi Heng grinned unnaturally at Xiong Wuliang - only then did the latter notice that his clan brother had an ugly face, and it seemed that he had not had a good night's sleep for several days.
All the ministers also came forward to ask Mi Heng: "I will pay my respects to the prince!"
"The prince is so elegant!"
"With the help of a powerful man like Qu Yanghou, the prince's future achievements will surely amaze all countries..."
"Yes! Yes!"
Mi Heng frowned in discomfort, but still returned the greetings one by one... Finally, he invited Xiong Wuliang: "If Brother Wang has nothing to do, you might as well come and taste some tea in my brother's camp."
Xiong Wuliang really had nothing to do, so he agreed with a smile. The ministers behind also wanted to follow in, but were stopped by the imperial guards accompanying the prince.
All the ministers were confused - your prince invited Xiong Wuliang to drink tea, why didn't you invite us in together? Should we just wait outside the camp to bask in the sun?
That’s outrageous!
Mi Heng smiled unnaturally at the ministers and said apologetically: "Everyone, I'm offended... I have some secret words that I would like to discuss with Marquis Quyang in detail. Please stay outside the camp for a while. …”
Xiong Wuliang couldn't help but have a doubt in his heart...
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