Guo Xin's arrow had already been halfway into the tiger's right eye, swinging back and forth in the air with the tiger's movements.
But the tiger was still not dead. With a loud roar, the tiger, which had lost one of its eyes, seemed to have lost all power. The severe pain caused it to spin around in any direction.
The people down the slope couldn't see clearly Guo Xin's arrow. They saw the tiger running up the slope and suddenly stopped and turned around. They didn't know what happened.
Guo Xin took a deep breath. I don't know whether it was because of the nervousness in his heart or because he had just pulled the bow too hard, but his whole right arm was shaking uncontrollably.
At this time, everyone at the bottom of the slope chased after the tiger without knowing why, and formed a circle around the tiger from a distance. However, frightened by the tiger's terrifying momentum, they all hesitated and did not dare to step forward, so they had no choice but to shoot at random from a distance.
Although the tiger's skin and flesh were thick, it could not withstand a group of people shooting at it like a target. It soon fell to the ground and continued to roar. It wasn't until several more guards cautiously stepped forward and cut open the tiger's belly with knives that the tiger was completely killed.
Only then did someone discover the arrow feathers on the tiger's eye and asked in surprise: "Who shot this arrow!"
Guo Xin watched everyone finish, and gradually regained his strength after withdrawing. Then he climbed onto a piece of bluestone, raised his bow and shouted: "Guo Xin, the tiger shooter!"
Everyone was excited when they heard the sound, and they all raised their eyes to look at Guo Xin.
Liu Chengxun among the crowd was even more excited and waved loudly to Guo Xin: "Can you come and see Tiger Shooter?"
Guo Xin put away his bow, walked to Liu Chengxun's horse and clasped his fists: "I met your highness, the last general Guo Xin, and I was lucky enough to shoot a tiger."
At this time, Song Xie, who was beside Liu Chengxun, introduced Liu Chengxun with a smile: "He is the second son of Privy Council Guo's family."
Liu Chengxun cheered again on the horse: "What a great Guo Erlang!"
After saying that, Liu Chengxun looked around, pointed at Guo Xin and said to everyone: "I went hunting today and everything I got was second to none. The most fortunate thing is that I have seen such a son in our army. This son has the courage to shoot tigers and will definitely be the pillar of my family in the future." "
The entourage also started to greet them: "No one knows people better than Your Highness" "Congratulations to Your Highness for acquiring a brave general"...
Seeing everyone throwing the dead tiger aside and focusing on him, Guo Xin was secretly excited and proud, but he couldn't help but curse in his heart: I am not the pillar of your family.
Liu Chengxun raised his hand to stop the chattering crowd, beckoned Guo Xin to come to the horse, and said very cordially: "Privy Secretary Guo is an important minister of the country, and your brother is also on good terms with me. When I met Erlang today, I realized that all the Guo family members Not mediocre."
As he said this, Liu Chengxun turned over and dismounted. Naturally, the people behind him could not stay on the horse any longer, so they all dismounted together.
Liu Chengxun stepped forward and took Guo Xin's hand directly: "I admire Erlang's bravery and sincerity. I don't know what reward you can get?"
Feeling the warmth of Liu Chengxun's hands and the burning gaze in his eyes, Guo Xin's heart was very complicated. How did the situation evolve into this? Liu Chengxun's rhetoric and actions were obviously determined to win over him... This made it impossible for him to refuse. Faced with the intentional favor of a superior, refusal is always the stupidest choice.
Guo Xin took out his hand with a fist-clasping movement: "The last general will not dare to take credit for it."
Liu Chengxun: "Is Erlang afraid that I won't reward you with anything good?"
Guo Xin knew that it would be hypocritical to continue to be humble at this time, so he replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Just now, the mount was frightened by the tiger and disappeared. I dare you to ask Your Highness to give me a horse so that I don't have to walk back."
The crowd burst into laughter, and Liu Chengxun immediately waved his hand and said, "That's good! The horse I'm riding came as tribute from the Lord of Khotan last year. It's called the Eight Treasures Qilin. It's extremely docile. That's Erlang. If it had been anyone else, I wouldn't have done it. Reluctant to part with it.”
As he spoke, Liu Chengxun asked the guards to bring his horse over. When Guo Xin saw it, the horse was black with white spots and looked very handsome. Even though he didn't know how to look at horses, he could tell that the horse was really no ordinary thing.
Song Xie quickly reminded from the side: "Erlang hasn't thanked His Highness yet?"
Guo Xin came to his senses, pulled the reins and solemnly clasped his fists at Liu Chengxun: "Your Highness is so kind, but I will never be able to repay you."
Guo Xin's words were not actually modesty. He really didn't want to repay anything. This small favor did not make him grateful to Liu Chengxun. Even though the Liu Chengxun in front of him was kind and kind, he had no reason to attack his family at this time, but Guo Xin knew that there was no possibility of reconciliation between himself and the Liu family...Liu Zhiyuan died early, and the courtiers took power. These were the future that Guo Xin was unable to change. , the two families have already been destined to a life-and-death outcome.
Liu Chengxun quickly asked everyone to light a fire and prepare to eat on the spot before returning to Kaifeng Mansion.
Guo Xin was holding his "Eight Treasures Qilin" and was about to find a secluded place when Liu Chengxun asked him to come in and eat together. As Liu Chengxun was a prince, Guo Xin naturally couldn't shirk it, so he had to sit down in Liu Chengxun's circle.
After a while, several other teams also came back with their own harvests. The last ones to return were the second prince Liu Chengyou and the right shoulder team of Li Ye and Shi Dejun.
Liu Chengyou and Li Ye also walked towards Liu Chengxun. When Shi Dejun saw Guo Xin, he had a surprised look on his face. He sat down next to Guo Xin and whispered, "Why are you sitting here, brother Yi?"
"Toshiro Jiyan has made a splash."
"What's the limelight?"
Guo Xin shook his head: "You will know in a moment."
What he was paying attention to at this time was Li Ye and Liu Chengyou who had just sat down next to Liu Chengxun. The two were talking and laughing, and they were obviously very close. People flock together, so Guo Xin couldn't help but guess that if he could associate closely with someone like Li Ye, then Liu Chengyou might not be a good guy... He couldn't help but look at Liu Chengxun, the Liu family was really all the same.
At this time, Liu Chengxun asked Liu Chengyou: "Does Chengyou have anything to hunt?"
I saw Liu Chengyou clasping his fists slightly at Liu Chengxun: "As for my brother, I only hunted the fragrant deer, and the musk can be dedicated to my mother when I return to the palace.
Liu Chengxun: "Chengyou is interested."
Li Ye also added to the conversation: "Sister, I'm sure I'll be very happy to know the thoughts of your two highnesses." He clapped his hands and said, "Bring them here!"
The two guards outside quickly dragged in a prey. Guo Xin's eyes jumped when he saw the prey: Isn't this the deer he hunted earlier? Even the location of the arrow wound had not changed, so it was obviously unmistakable.
But Guo Xin was obviously unable to expose Liu Chengyou and Li Ye at this time. Moreover, the arrow on the deer had been deliberately removed, and he could not prove that he shot it. He had no choice but to laugh secretly in his heart: It was his fault that he didn't know the goods. If he knew what kind of deer it was, he should have taken the musk first.
Liu Chengxun laughed: "It seems that my Erlang's bow and horse have also improved, but today's top bow and horse still has to be the Guo's Erlang. This Guo Erlang has the ability to shoot tigers, but Chengyou is absolutely unable to match it. "
Liu Chengyou chuckled, seemingly very dissatisfied with Guo Xin stealing the limelight from him.
Everyone present turned their attention to Guo Xin again, and Guo Xin had no choice but to stand up, clasp his fists, and walk in a circle as a greeting. He paid special attention to Li Ye's expression. Seeing the surprise and anger flashing across his face, he felt very happy in his heart.
Song Xie said: "I heard that the flying general Li Guang of the ancient Han Dynasty shot tigers. If Guo Erlang shoots a tiger himself today, won't he become the flying general of his dynasty in the future?"
When everyone saw Guo Xin being praised by Liu Chengxun and Song Xie, they all praised him. Shi Dejun even poked Guo Xin with his elbow: "Guo Lang is so unkind. Why don't you call me for such a good thing?"
At this moment, a discordant voice suddenly came from Liu Chengyou who was present: "I often hear that Li Guang is difficult to seal. I wonder what will happen to Guo Erlang in the future."
"Chengyou must not be rude." Liu Chengxun lectured in a low voice.
Guo Xin looked at Liu Chengyou and Li Ye whispering to each other, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. This was probably the person who would kill his whole family in the future.
