In fact, when Huo Guang saw the horse, he had already noticed the three pieces of harness on the horse.
High bridge saddle, horseshoes, stirrups!
It may be slightly different from his original design draft, but Huo Guang can still recognize this epoch-making harness at a glance.
And while he was staring at the three-piece suit.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's words made Huo Qubing and Wei Qing look at him one after another.
Huo Guang smiled awkwardly, then walked to the horse, pointed to the high bridge saddle and introduced it to his uncle and brother: "This is called a saddle. It can help our cavalry sit on the horse in a more stable posture!"
"As for the two iron sleeves below, they are called stirrups. They have similar functions to the cloth sleeves that the Huns put on their horses. The main purpose is to use them when the cavalry is charging, and at the same time, they can free their hands to fight better with the Huns' cavalry."
"The thing on the horse's hoof at the end is called a horseshoe."
Huo Guang briefly explained the benefits of these three pieces of harness to his brother and uncle Wei Qing. As the elder brother, Huo Qubing naturally said with a doting look on his face: "It sounds good, Huo Guang, did you come up with it?"
"Um!"
Huo Guang nodded.
At this moment.
General Wei Qing asked curiously: "It seems a bit familiar. Could it be what you told me last time?"
"Forehead"
Huo Guang was a little embarrassed at this time, what if?
Wouldn't that be a slap in the face of the general and say he is blind?
If you say no.
Do you always feel like you want to distance yourself from the relationship?
At this moment.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard Wei Qing's speech and asked: "Huo Guang, I also have a question for you. You came up with this good thing in the South Camp, why didn't you contact me directly through the general, but you had to go through Sang Hong Sheep Hand, contact me?”
Good guy!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty really didn't open any pot!
He didn't want to have a head-on conflict with his uncle, so Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che asked this question.
What should Huo Guang say?
However.
While Huo Guang was racking his brains to think of words for this.
General Wei Qing stood up at this time and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty, Huo Guang is not to blame for this, it is the problem of the general. Last time Huo Guang's nephew told me this idea, but I rejected it."
"Maybe something happened out of necessity."
"Huo Guangcai thought of a way to deliver the letter to Sang Danong, and then presented it to His Majesty."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Huo Guang and asked lightly: "Is that so?"
Huo Guang felt a little nervous, but since his uncle had said so, Huo Guang could only nod his head and said, "That's it, Your Majesty."
He didn't want to point the finger at General Wei Qing.
after all!
This is his uncle who is not related by blood. From now on, he will rely on his uncle's relationship to continue to live his own life in a pretentious manner!
But my uncle said so himself.
It's okay if Huo Guang doesn't admit it. If he says it's not the case, then his uncle's words just now will be considered as bullying!
Bully the king and ignore the superior.
That's a capital crime!
But the problem now is that Huo Guang admitted it and pointed the finger at General Wei Qing.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che saw Huo Guang nodding, and immediately turned his eyes to General Wei Qing and hummed: "Such a good thing was almost strangled in the cradle because of you."
Wei Qing lowered his head and replied: "The general is guilty!"
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, shook his head and said: "Wei Qing, others become more evil as they get older, but you become more rigid as you get older, and you don't know how to adapt."
"If you really get old, give up your position to young people."
"Young people are not like you, who are timid in doing things!"
Abdicate and give way to young people? What does Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty mean? Does he want to operate on Wei Qing?
To know.
Countless people are looking at the throne of the general with salivation!
Huo Guang immediately raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, this is no wonder General. I didn't make it clear to my uncle at the beginning. If I had made it clear, it would be impossible for my uncle to reject my suggestion."
at the same time.
Huo Qubing, a hussar general, also stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, my uncle is not old. Li Guang and Cheng Bushi are still capable of fighting. My uncle is still young!"
Not old?
Not young anymore!
The ancients could call themselves old men at the age of thirty-six. Wei Qing's age was naturally not comparable to that of the young Huo Qubing.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw brothers Huo Guang and Huo Qubing coming forward to plead for Wei Qing, he immediately frowned and said, "What are you doing, what are you doing? I didn't say that I wanted to dismiss the general. What are you begging for here!"
As soon as these words came out.
Presumably Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would not take action against Wei Qing.
Huo Guang and his brother looked at each other and smiled, then they raised their hands and said, "Your Majesty, those are our brothers Meng Lang. Please forgive me."
"Okay, okay, who are you going to show it to? You know that I won't punish you, but you still do this. You two brothers are really cut from the same mold." After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty finished speaking, he smiled nonchalantly. Twice.
After the laughter.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said calmly: "The purpose of calling you generals from the South Camp and the North Camp here today is to test the horse equipment designed by Huo Guang!"
"I want to see it."
"How big is the difference between having a horse and not having a horse?"
"When the time comes, you will be divided into two groups! One group will choose those with horse gear, and the other group will choose those without horse gear."
"I won't embarrass you in your choice. You can choose whatever you like."
"But when hunting, you have to be careful and don't let it go, you know!"
Hear this.
Huo Guang understood that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was actually very inclined to this harness!
Even if he lost the competition, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would still think of ways to equip his war horses with these things.
but?
Will a horse equipped with the three-piece cavalry suit lose to a horse without equipment?
impossible!
If he really lost, it would be because of the rider's incompetence, not the three-piece harness.
At this time, Hussar General Huo Qubing said coolly: "Since it was my brother who made the harness, then I, as the elder brother, will naturally support it unconditionally."
"uncle?"
"Do you want to choose a war horse equipped with these three harnesses to compete in hunting?"
Wei Qing smiled faintly and said, "Well, I also want to try these three pieces of harness."
Hussar General Huo Qubing immediately laughed and said, "Okay, uncle, you have to be more serious when hunting, I won't let you go!"
Huo Guang frowned slightly.
Why does it sound like your brother wants to compete with his uncle to see who can hunt more?
But what His Majesty meant was not to compete between those with horse gear and those without horse gear. Did General Hussar not understand, or did he simply want to compete with his uncle Wei Qing?
Just when Huo Guang was thinking about whether to remind his brother.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty spoke first and said, "Okay, let's go pick the horses!"
Huo Qubing immediately pointed to the horse in front of him and said, "Your Majesty, if you are brave enough, I will take your horse!"
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard this, he turned his eyes to the horse he had previously ridden and said, "Oh, you know how to choose! Okay, take it, take it, you are the general I like!"
Huo Qubing immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
certainly.
This incident is just a small episode.
soon.
At the urging of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the hunting competition officially began, and the generals of the two military camps began to select war horses.
And those who participate in the competition.
Not just generals, but also some outsiders. For example, Mrs. Li's brother, Li Guangli, who currently has no official position.
There is also Jiang Chong, the embroidered messenger who had previously caused chaos in Chang'an City.
at the same time!
Along with Li Ling of the Li family, I don’t know what method Li Guang used to get him to participate in the competition.
As for the rules of the hunting competition?
Very simple!
Because Shanglin Garden is very large, everyone participating in the competition is required to bring back the prey within two hours, and the number of prey will be counted in the competition.
Two hours in ancient times.
In fact, the equivalent of four hours today.
certainly.
Because considering that many people would return empty-handed, there was no trace of prey even in Shanglin Garden.
When the young Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shot a horse, he was scolded by Wei Qing, who was not reused.
Isn't it just because there are no traces of animals in Shanglin Garden that the toady Han Yan secretly released the horses raised by the imperial court for His Majesty to shoot as wild horses?
Take this into consideration!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty specially ordered people to buy a lot of animals. Then he would arrange for people to put them in the forest garden and let them scatter in all directions for the contestants to hunt. The two sides would not catch anything and embarrass each other.
This way.
After Huo Guang selected a war horse, he took his bow and arrow and galloped off to hunt.
at the same time.
He was also feeling how much the three-piece suit improved the cavalry's combat effectiveness.
Although these three pieces of harness were somewhat inconsistent with his original design, they still functioned well. Huo Guang was riding on the horse. No matter how hard he twisted, he would not fall off the horse.
This is the result of the high bridge saddle and stirrups.
While he was thinking about these things, in a daze, he suddenly caught a glimpse of movement in front of him. He was about to focus his attention, and his vision began to focus on the front!
Suddenly!
He found some people from Yeting on the road ahead, "releasing" animals similar to those in bamboo cages.
Yeting.
In the Qin Dynasty, it was called Yongxiang.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty renamed it Yeting and placed it under the jurisdiction of the Shaofu. Most of the people under his command were eunuchs who had been castrated.
Huo Guang frowned slightly. Seeing these people "releasing" animals, he began to understand.
It turns out that these are my hunting targets.
If you were to look for real wild animals on your own, you might not know that you would find the Year of the Monkey, the Horse and the Moon.
After thinking about this clearly.
Huo Guang immediately drew an arrow from the quiver behind his back, bent his bow and nocked an arrow, stared at the prey, and chased after it.
behind.
Those who participated in this competition also had their own prey.
certainly.
There are also some people who are eyeing the same goal.
It all depends on who makes the move more steadily and ruthlessly.
But at the end of these people, Mrs. Li's brother Li Guangli smiled sinisterly. He did not follow the others in pursuit of their prey.
As he was running, he suddenly pulled the reins and turned the horse's head, galloping away in an unknown direction.
After being completely separated from those involved in the hunt.
Li Guangli actually jumped off his horse and tied his reins to the tree trunk. As for people, they lay down on the ground, crossed their legs leisurely, leaned against the stone, and enjoyed the warm sunshine in winter.
seem.
He doesn't care about this hunting event organized by His Majesty himself!
Mrs. Li's family, who were still waiting in Taiye Pond, didn't know about this situation.
I saw Mrs. Li asking Li Yannian and Li Ji: "Brother, do you usually work hard to practice martial arts at home? My mother used to say that eldest brother likes to be lazy. I wonder if his temper has changed!"
Li Yannian and Li Ji looked at each other and said immediately: "Don't worry, the eldest brother is no longer the eldest brother before!"
"Brother, I study the art of war at home every day and work harder."
"The ambition of a swan is not comparable to that of a sparrow like us!"
Li Ji on the side also said: "Yes, sister, you have to believe in brother. I think the result of brother's hunting this time will definitely be no worse than that of General Wei Qing. As long as sister is willing to speak good words to your majesty, we will The Li family will naturally rise to great heights!"
Mrs. Li heard what his two brothers said.
Immediately a smile appeared on his face and he said: "As long as the eldest brother changes his temper, even if he can't hunt prey, I will put in a good word for him in front of His Majesty."
"And you too."
"Stop acting like you did before. I can protect you for a while, but I can't protect you for the rest of your life!"
Li Ji and Li Yannian nodded immediately without saying anything.
but!
Look.
The two brothers didn't listen to a word of Mrs. Li's words.
At this moment.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came over with a happy face and asked with a smile: "What are you three brothers and sisters talking about so happily? Let me listen to it!"
The three of them saw Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, coming over.
He immediately saluted and said, "I, my concubine, pay homage to Your Majesty."
Emperor Wu of Han waved his hand and said: "No need, no need."
The words fell.
Li Ji and Li Yannian consciously took a few steps back to make room for their elder sister and Han Wu Emperor Liu Che to chat.
At this moment.
Mrs. Li said: "Your Majesty, I am chatting with my brothers at home about our eldest brother Li Guangli, and guess how far he will go in this hunting competition with many generals?"
"Oh? Then how much do you think Li Guangli can hunt?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked lightly.
Mrs. Li shook her head and said, "I don't dare to talk nonsense!"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hands and said with a smile: "Haha, what nonsense are you talking about? Guess what, I won't blame you for anything!"
Hear this.
Mrs. Li then said: "I heard from my brothers at home that my eldest brother is studying the art of war and practicing martial arts hard at home. I think this hunting should be good!"
"My brother said that he can even compete with General Wei Qing."
"But I think it's a bit exaggerated!"
"But thinking about it, even if he can't compare with the general, he should be not much worse than the other generals!"
Hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was immediately delighted and said with a smile: "If your eldest brother is really not inferior to Wei Qing, I will definitely make him a general!"
When Mrs. Li heard this, her face immediately showed joy and asked: "Your Majesty, are you serious about this?"
"When have I ever told lies!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said calmly.
Hear the words.
Madam Li then leaned over and said, "I, my concubine, will thank Your Majesty in advance on behalf of my brother."
However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hands and said: "What a silly talk, you and I are a family, how do you say thank you or not!"
Hear this.
Mrs. Li's face became even more happy.
Some people are happy, while others are sad. Prince Liu Zhi's biological mother, Queen Wei Zifu, was looking at the situation on this side with her children from a distance across the Taiye Pond, her expression not very good.
(End of chapter)
