"Okay, since the leader of the Saktu Alliance has such a leisurely mind, I just want to have some fun, tell me what to do."
Su Qian looked interested in the entertainment proposed by Saktu and said quickly.
"It's easy to say. It's hard to have this free time to get together. I heard that the Great Liang cavalry is very good. It just so happens that the sight here is wide. Let's compete in horseback archery."
"Okay, it's time for this warlord to learn the strength of the evil cavalry next time. Tong Zhan, for this entertainment, it's up to you to accompany them and have fun."
"I obey my orders."
Tong Zhan answered with clasped fists, and then walked out immediately, taking three steps in succession and then getting on his horse.
Su Qi'an's men were so happy that Saktu waved his hand and signaled a lieutenant behind him to go into battle.
The deputy general took the order and quickly mounted his horse. After a while, the two horses were lined up side by side, and rows of targets were erected every ten feet or so in front of them.
The farthest distance between these targets is 300 feet. If these targets were fixed targets, they would not be of much interest. From 50 feet onwards, all targets are moving targets.
Tong Zhan and Deputy General Hui Xie stood side by side. Following an order, the next moment, the two men clamped their legs on the horse, the horse neighed, and then rushed forward at the fastest speed.
This competition will test the two people's martial arts and archery skills. It seems to be an entertainment competition, but in fact it is also to test the strength of both parties.
Su Qi'an, Saktu and Wang Zhenshan walked out of the thatched pavilion, followed by a group of lieutenants. Everyone looked at them with great interest.
As the two men's horses galloped, and as the distance continued to approach, they drew out the arrows from their backs, set up their bows and fired arrows in one go, shooting at the erected target in unison.
The arrows broke through the air, there was no suspense, both arrows hit the center, this was just the first target, just an appetizer, the next step was the real highlight.
As the war horses galloped, the speed became faster and faster, and the targets that appeared became more and more dense, leaving less and less time for the two of them to aim.
There was a sound of breaking wind, and all the fixed targets fifty feet in front were hit. After rushing out of fifty feet, the speed of the war horse had reached its extreme.
In front of them, there were targets that kept moving in groups of three and three. Tong Zhan and Deputy General Hui Xie continued to shoot arrows with their bows without hesitation.
It still hit the center. In the end, the two of them didn't have any time to aim. They just linked up their bows and fired arrows, and shot straight away.
Under such a rapid time, the accuracy of the two began to decline. After one hundred feet, both of them made mistakes, one with six rings and the other with seven rings.
But from the current point of view, the gap between the two sides is not big, and they are still clinging to the score. It will be difficult to determine the winner until the last moment.
The distance of three hundred feet would indeed be more strenuous on foot, but with the support of the war horses, it only took a moment. As the horses under the two of them suddenly accelerated, under the gaze of everyone, the distance of three hundred feet passed by in an instant.
After running three hundred feet away, the two of them tightened their horses' ropes and slowed down. The arrows in their quivers were already empty.
The two men controlled their horses to turn around and quickly headed towards the starting point, while the thirty targets set up three hundred feet away were also carried over by soldiers from both sides.
After some calculations, in this round of arrow shooting, Tong Zhan hit twenty rings, six seven rings, and four eight rings.
But the Huixie deputy general was a little worse, with nineteen full rings, five seven-rings, four six-rings, and one missed the target.
The result was obvious. Seeing his defeat, Lieutenant General Huixie had a look of shame on his face. He turned over and dismounted, half-kneeling and clasping his fists in front of Saktu.
"My subordinate lost this competition, and I ask the Lord to punish me."
Vice General Huixie took the initiative to accept the punishment, but Saktu waved his hands in vain and said with a smile.
"Harm, there is nothing to be punished. This alliance leader has said that this is just an entertainment competition, just relax appropriately. If you lose this time, it only means that your skills are inferior to others, and there is nothing to be ashamed of."
"Since you know that your skills are not as good as others, then go back and keep in touch, and you can win back if you have a chance in the future."
"Thank you so much, Lord, for your great kindness. I will keep it in my heart."
Then Deputy General Huixie stood up and stepped aside.
Regarding this defeat, Saktu showed no displeasure on his face and turned his head to Su Qian who was standing aside.
"Haha, you are worthy of Governor Su. The men he brought out are all so good. It really puts this alliance leader to shame."
"However, this alliance leader is still a little dissatisfied. I wonder if Governor Su can give me a chance to continue the competition?"
"Okay, it's rare that I'm in the mood today, so let's have fun." Su Qian agreed happily.
After a while, under the roll call of Su Qian and Saktu, two lieutenants appeared again behind them.
This competition is not a competition on horseback skills, but on horseback skills, that is, foot combat.
Both of them took off their armor and did not hold weapons. It looked like they were going to fight with bare hands.
After giving the order, the two lieutenants rushed forward and started a melee fight.
Although the two sides were fighting naked, they were both merciless. With each punch, you could feel the force of the fist.
Watching this scene, the soldiers from both sides lined up behind them were shouting and cheering in unison.
The fight between the two sides was lively, and Su Qi'an and Saktu were very excited to see it, but Wang Zhenshan's face was indeed getting tighter.
If the immediate fight just now was because he didn't want to refute the opponent's face, then this time the foot fight can be completely rejected.
After all, the relationship between the two parties is hostile, and even if it is a peace negotiation, there is no need to be so friendly.
And judging from the expressions on their faces, it seems like the entertainment won't stop for a while.
It’s okay if you want to have fun, but you also need to divide people and time. This is negotiation, not just playing.
And Wang Zhenshan still doesn't know Saktu's intentions, but at this time, Su Qian intervened again and followed Saktu's wishes.
The military governor sent by the imperial court, Wang Zhenshan, must ensure Su Qi'an's safety at all costs. In this desolate Xujiaji with no end in sight and no obstructions, the longer time delays, the more disadvantageous it will be for them.
If anything happens, Wang Zhenshan cannot bear the responsibility.
While Wang Zhenshan was thinking about how to ensure Su Qi'an's safety, the outcome of the foot battle in front of him was also decided.
After all, Su Qian's side was superior and defeated Saktu's lieutenant.
Su Qi'an was not surprised at all by this result. The one who played was the captain of the direct team. Anyone who could be the captain of the direct team didn't have any real skills.
Especially after Wang Yan's special training, not to mention the improvement in command and combat capabilities, but also the individual combat strength has definitely been greatly improved.
In terms of strength, they are not inferior to any of the top players in the world, let alone the so-called lieutenants in the small country of the Western Region. If they can't beat them, they will have no shame in continuing to be the captain.
Seeing his men defeated again, Saktu said to Su Qian with a bit of regret on his face.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, there are so many talented people under the command of Governor Su. This alliance leader is really envious. I think if the competition continues, I am afraid that I will lose more and win less."
"Hey, no more competition, no more competition, let's end the entertainment here."
"Since the leader of the Saktu Alliance does not want to compete, I will not force others to do anything. However, there is a small matter that I would like to trouble the leader of the Saktu Alliance."
After hearing this, Saktu said with a clear expression of interest on his face.
"Oh, it's rare for me to have Governor Su ask me for anything. It really makes me feel honored. As long as I can do it, I will do my best to satisfy you."
"Haha, it's not a big deal. I'm just in a hurry to travel. I'm a little itchy. I want to play a game of war games with the leader of the Saktu Alliance. Unfortunately, I didn't bring a sand table with me. I wonder if the leader of the Saktu Alliance can bring some backup?"
Saktu raised his eyes and looked at Su Qian, who was staring at him with a smile. He was obviously startled, but he quickly recovered and said with a smile.
"Haha, I didn't expect that Governor Su also likes war games and has the same hobbies as this alliance leader. It seems that we can talk together."
"What a coincidence, this alliance leader did bring a sandbox with him on this trip. Since Governor Su likes this, let's play with it."
After he finished speaking, after a while, among the soldiers lined up, a large sand table was slowly carried up by seven or eight soldiers.
This sand table is very large, about one foot long and six feet wide. What is even more surprising is that the terrain on the sand table is actually about the location of seven military towns in Ganzhou, together with the protective city, and even some military forts. The location is all mapped out.
If the Huixie soldiers hadn't brought the sand table out, everyone would have thought that the sand table belonged to Wang Zhenshan.
Of course, it is not entirely true that it has nothing to do with Saktu. On this sand table, in addition to the protective city and seven military towns, in a corner of the sand table, which is the border area of Ganzhou, there is a very clear depiction of the Western Region Allied Forces. direction of attack.
The moment the sand table was lifted up, it was obvious that the atmosphere in the pavilion was tense.
Especially on Wang Zhenshan's side, just kidding, isn't this kind of war game a naked provocation?
It is enough to see Saktu's plan to invade the two northwest states of Daliang, and his ambition is obvious.
Saktu seemed unaware of the tense atmosphere in the pavilion and smiled at Su Qian.
"Haha, as the leader of the Huixie Kingdom and the commander-in-chief of the Western Region Alliance Army, the sandbox in the hands of this alliance leader should not be irritating to you."
"If it's irritating, I hope you can understand. After all, you and I have conflicts. If we make some arrangements in advance, there will be no problem."
"That's natural. The leader of the Saktu Alliance has made a mistake. That is to say, this governor forgot to bring a sand table in a hurry. If my sand table is used, I am afraid that all the countries in the Western Region will be penetrated by this governor."
"Hahaha, Governor Su is really humorous, but I like it, and I like Governor Su's quick words."
"Tell me what Governor Su plans to do next. I will accompany you, the leader of the alliance."
"Oh, shouldn't this be what I am asking the leader of Saktu Alliance? Even the deployment of troops for reconnaissance is so precise. What is your alliance planning to do next?"
"Should we just waste it like this, or should we wait for the news to come back after the victory in Ganzhou."
