Before the ancients were crowned, they were still children and could not drink.
certainly!
If you drink some secretly, it will definitely be fine.
It's just that drinking openly and openly at this kind of palace banquet won't work.
The issue is.
King Zhao is toasting, can you not drink it?
If you don't drink, it will be disrespectful to King Zhao, and it is unacceptable.
To put it simply, this is a conspiracy.
With the nature of King Zhao Liu Pengzu, no matter what Huo Guang decided, he would record the matter. In the future, if there is a conflict and Huo Guang dares to disobey, he will write a letter to the emperor about this.
The previous prime ministers of Zhao State and the two thousand-stone-level officials were all killed in this way after he got hold of them.
Huo Guang looked at King Zhao who was slightly angry in front of him. He rolled his eyes and said, "King Zhao, it's not that I don't respect you, it's just that I'm thinking about you."
"Oh? For my own sake, what's the explanation?" King Zhao asked.
Huo Guang explained: "The boy has not been crowned, but he is still a boy. If the King of Zhao forces the boy to drink wine and the news spreads, I don't care. The main reason is that your reputation is not good."
"Moreover."
"My brother, the Cavalry General, has a bad temper. If it's because of this, it wouldn't be a good idea to say a few words to His Majesty, right?"
reputation?
Ah!
Liu Pengzu's reputation has long been stinky outside.
Historical records.
Envoys and travelers did not dare to stay in Handan because Liu Pengzu was sinister and evil.
When King Zhao heard this, he was full of disdain and sneered: "Is Huo Yilang trying to threaten me with my brother?"
As the mountain is high, the emperor is far away.
I'm afraid it won't work if I take the champion Hou Huo Qubing to suppress him.
Huo Guang shook his head at this time and said: "No, it's King Zhao who is worrying too much!"
King Zhao Liu Pengzu was about to say something more, but at this time, Zhang Tang, the censor doctor, finally stood up and said: "Why should King Zhao make it difficult for Huo Yilang? Although your Majesty asked him to cooperate with me to handle the case, after all, it is only ten years old." A two- or three-year-old boy."
"If you have leisure time?"
"How about I, Zhang Tang, have a few drinks with King Zhao?"
After what the imperial censor said, the chill on King Zhao's face suddenly disappeared.
Taken instead.
He smiled honestly and said, "Hey, how could I force a kid to drink? Haha, I was just joking with Huo Yilang."
"Huo Yilang mentioned my brother just now."
"I wonder how much I learned from the hussar general..."
Ask him how much he has learned?
What bad idea did King Zhao have?
Huo Guang frowned slightly and said, "The boy is dull and has not learned much from his brother, but his shooting skills are pretty good!"
"Archery?" Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu laughed, waved his hand and asked his servant to bring arrows and throwing pots, and said: "Since Huo Yilang can't drink, he will use throwing pots instead. If he hits a few arrows, he will drink it. A few drinks, just for fun.”
Ancient scholars and officials did play this game during banquets, but the emphasis was on calmness, serenity, and etiquette.
King Zhao was provocative.
the most important!
Huo Guang had basically never practiced hutong. His elder brother taught him mostly archery.
There is a big difference between archery and pot throwing.
What if you miss?
It's a small shame to be embarrassed, I'm afraid that Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu will do something else.
After thinking for a while, Huo Guang raised his hand and said, "King Zhao, this hut is prepared for people who can't shoot. I know how to shoot, but I play hu. Is that ridiculous?"
"Originally, King Zhao was toasting, but as a young boy, I couldn't drink. It was really helpless."
"It would be impolite if we continue to use pot throwing as a game. How about reintroducing Spring and Autumn etiquette and playing an archery game?"
Before the game of pot.
One of the etiquettes used by princes when entertaining guests is to ask the guests to shoot arrows.
so.
Huo Guang's words were not offensive at all.
After hearing this, King Zhao Liu Pengzu laughed and said: "Okay, let's change to archery for fun. Come, bring me my big bow!"
Say it.
The servant came up with a two-stone iron bow.
This bow is raised.
Huo Guang was dumbfounded.
He did say that he wanted to shoot arrows, but he didn’t say that he needed to use a bow that could only be pulled by an adult?
What's more...
It’s also the standard two-stone iron bow for generals!
After the imperial censor saw the bow, he immediately said: "Whether King Zhao's bow has passed, I'm afraid it will take a champion to draw it."
Liu Pengzu laughed and said, "I can't blame you for that. It was Huo Yilang himself who suggested archery."
After the imperial censor Zhang Tang glanced at Huo Guang, he couldn't help but sigh.
I thought to myself, I told you before coming here not to talk nonsense, is that okay now?
Show off!
How will you end it?
Huo Guang didn't know what Zhang Tang was thinking at this time. He just stood up from his seat, walked to the slave holding a two-stone iron bow, and gently stroked the bow with his hand.
Then!
He even picked up the bow and felt its weight.
This bow is very heavy!
But Huo Guang said: "Yes, it is a good bow, then this is it!"
After hearing his words.
Then Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu burst into laughter.
As the owner, Liu Pengzu knew how much strength it took to pull this bow.
even if!
Huo Guang could pull the bow, but all his strength was used in pulling the bow. How could he still have a crosshair when shooting?
"Heroes come from young, Huo Yilang. Then use this throwing pot as a target. How many steps away are you going to place it? Fifty steps is feasible?" Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu asked.
How far?
The book says that Lu Bu shot his halberd from the gate, and it hit the branch tip of Fang Tian's painted halberd from a distance of 150 steps.
Huo Guang thought that he was no better than Lu Bu, so he decided to make a compromise!
"A hundred steps away is fine."
Hearing this,
The smile on Liu Pengzu's face grew stronger and he asked: "If there are only three things to do, how about taking three arrows?"
Three arrows?
I admire him so much.
With the pulling force of this bow and arrow, just one arrow can use up all his strength.
If you shoot two more, I'm afraid it will be a worldly treasure.
Instead of making a fool of yourself, it's better to just hold a cup, so Huo Guang said: "Why three arrows are needed, I'll just get one!"
this time.
King Zhao Liu Pengzu did not speak.
on the contrary.
However, the imperial censor spoke to him softly: "Don't try to be brave, you are too motivated!"
However.
Huo Guang waved his hand and said: "There is no need to worry, Mr. Zhang, I am sure of myself!"
As soon as these words came out.
Even King Zhao Liu Pengzu couldn't help but look at Huo Guang with admiration, so he said: "What a good boy, he has talent!"
"If you can really draw this bow, you can hit the kettle a hundred steps away with just one arrow."
"This bow is given to you."
A two-stone bow made of iron is neither good nor bad. It's hard to say, but he is a standard match for military commanders.
What's more.
This bow is still the treasured bow of King Zhao Liu Pengzu, and it is naturally better than ordinary bows and arrows.
Huo Guang heard this.
He smiled slightly and said, "Then I'll thank King Zhao first."
The words fell.
Huo Guang took the arrow and prepared to set up his bow and shoot.
But Liu Pengzu stopped him at this moment and said: "Wait a minute, Huo Yilang, you haven't said yet, what will happen if the shot misses?"
Good guy!
Is it finally the end of the road?
"I don't know. It depends on what King Zhao wants." Huo Guang asked.
However, King Zhao Liu Pengzu smiled and said: "Simple, if you fail to hit the target, how about you follow my method and learn how to bark three times?"
Dog barking?
Huo Guang frowned slightly, wondering whether Liu Pengzu was just trying to humiliate him today, or whether this was really how they played in Prince Zhao's palace.
But no matter what, Huo Guang would agree.
otherwise.
Then you become afraid of yourself.
So Huo Guang nodded and said, "Okay!"
The two of them were asking and answering questions.
But Zhang Tang, the censor doctor, was very anxious.
Seeing that Huo Guang agreed easily, he couldn't help but shook his head. It seemed that he was not optimistic about Huo Guang.
At this time.
The servant has already followed King Zhao's order and carried the throwing pot a hundred steps away.
Huo Guang began to try to pull the bow string.
But he was only thirteen years old, how could he pull a two-stone iron bow with one arm?
The first two attempts were unsuccessful.
In the palace of King Zhao, Liu Pengzu, the King of Zhao, came to Zhang Tang, the imperial censor, and couldn't help laughing: "Huo Yilang is not as good as his brother after all. I wonder what Zhang Tang feels?"
Humiliating a child.
Of course it's not interesting, and King Zhao doesn't even bother to deal with Huo Guang.
What he really wants to deal with is Zhang Tang.
"Humph, what can I think? It's just young and frivolous, and there will always be a price to pay. It's also good that King Zhao can personally teach you a lesson. I think General Hussar will also thank you." Zhang Tang snorted coldly.
"Champion Hou, ha..."
King Zhao was about to say something, but at this moment, his subordinate officials exclaimed.
I saw.
At this time, Huo Guang rested one foot on the ground and placed the other foot on Gong's body.
hands.
He even tightened the bowstring tightly, and with a loud shout, he pulled open the two-stone iron bow.
Lift the leg, lift the arrow, aim, and loosen the string.
The four movements are completed in one go.
Although the bow was not as beautiful as the autumn moon moving in the sky, the arrow was still like a shooting star falling to the ground, hitting the throwing pot placed a hundred meters away.
"Good archery skills!"
"allow!"
"This young man is amazing~"
"As expected of the champion brother..."
"..."
Above the main hall, some officials couldn't help but applaud Huo Guang's archery skills just now.
"Um?"
King Zhao and Liu Pengzu snorted coldly and glanced at them with cold eyes. Each of these officials lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.
As for Huo Guang at this time?
He was breathing heavily.
When the arrow was shot, all the strength in his body seemed to be drained away.
A bit weak.
"King Zhao, I will accept this bow!"
After taking a few breaths, he raised his bow and arrow, waved his hand at Liu Pengzu, then knelt down and sat back on his seat to rest.
now.
Looking at King Zhao's face, he already looked a little unnatural.
Zhang Tang, who had previously been expressionless, now had a smile on his face and said to Huo Guang, "Huo Yilang, how can you do this?"
"This bow is not an ordinary thing at first glance. If you take it, wouldn't you be taking away the love of King Zhao?"
"Return the bow to its original owner quickly!"
These words.
Of course, he was sarcastic about King Zhao. How could Liu Pengzu not hear it, so he snorted and said with a smile: "That's all, it's just a broken bow. I am willing to admit defeat."
As King Zhao said these words, Huo Guang naturally became the owner of this bow.
Time flies by quickly!
The reception banquet in Zhaowang Palace is about to end.
at this time.
Officials from the Zhao Kingdom's fiefdom exited the palace one after another. Only King Zhao, Prince Liu Dan, Zhang Tang, and Huo Guang were left in the main hall.
Zhang Tang glanced at Huo Guang, then at the prince, and then said: "Prince Zhao, Huo Yilang said this morning that he can't sleep in unfamiliar places."
"It's better to let the prince take him to familiarize himself with the environment of Handan City."
"I can just talk to you about Li Xiangguo's affairs alone. What do you think?"
The meaning behind these words seemed to be that he was deliberately sending Huo Guang away. It seemed that while he was here, there were some things he couldn't say to Liu Pengzu.
King Zhao frowned slightly.
He glanced at Huo Guang and then at his own prince.
immediately.
He waved his hand and signaled Prince Liu Dan to lead Huo Guang out.
then.
When Liu Dan saw his father's signal, he stood up and walked to Huo Guang and said, "Huo Yilang, shall I take you out for a walk?"
"good."
Huo Guang answered as agreed with Mr. Zhang in advance.
At this moment.
Prince Liu Dan looked at Huo Guang holding the two-stone iron bow in his hand, and asked: "General iron bows are made of a mixture of metal and bamboo tendons, with an iron back. As for my father's, It’s made of all iron, so it shouldn’t be light, right?”
The full name of the iron-tied bow should be called the copper-tied iron-backed bow.
This is King Zhao!
It is made entirely of iron, so it is certainly not light.
Huo Guang nodded and said: "It is a bit heavy, but it is no longer your father's bow."
"That's natural." Then he called a slave and ordered, "Send this bow back to Huo Yilang's residence."
"promise."
The servant walked to Huo Guang, stretched out his hand and said, "Huo Yilang, give the bow to the servant, and I will take it back to your residence for you."
"Um."
Huo Guang said something, and then handed the bow to the slave.
Then.
Looking at the blood marks left by the bow string in his hand, he couldn't help but curse Liu Pengzu in his heart.
The hanged man asked him to pull two stone bows, but he didn't even give him an iron finger, and his fingers were almost broken.
So bad!
"I wonder where the prince will take me for a walk?" Huo Guang asked.
The prince looked at him and asked, "Didn't Yushi Zhang say that he would take you to familiarize yourself with the surrounding environment?"
Huo Guang chuckled lightly and said, "Can't the prince hear that Zhang Yushi had something to say to your father, so he separated you and me?"
Hear this.
Prince Dan snorted and replied: "Of course I can see it, I just don't know where to take Huo Yilang around?"
Prince Liu Dan is older than Huo Guang.
After all, his father Liu Pengzu was much older than Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
When Prince Liu Dan said he didn't know where he was going, Huo Guang said, "Maybe I didn't sleep well last night, so I don't really want to move around. I was wondering where I could listen to some music and have a rest!"
"I don't know..."
"Is there a singer in this city of Handan?"
Hearing Huo Guang's words.
"Singer?" Prince Liu Dan asked: "If you just want to listen to music, how about you go to the Prince's Palace to rest?"
The State of Zhao is a vassal state, and the Zhao Palace was built in imitation of the Weiyang Palace. Naturally, the princes and princes also had their own East Palace.
Huo Guang originally wanted to investigate the crimes committed by Prince Liu Dan.
Being able to go to his East Palace is of course a dream.
But he still pretended to be suspicious on the surface, and said, "Are you going to the prince's east palace?"
Seeing Huo Guang's confused look, Prince Liu Dan explained: "I once married a girl named Jiang Qin. She is good at playing the piano and dancing. She can play a piece for Huo Yilang."
"Your concubine? Then I don't dare to listen. I won't be able to bear it." Huo Guang's eyes widened.
However, the prince Liu Dan didn't care and said: "No, no, no, it's just a child, not even Liangdi, so it doesn't matter."
