As expected, the spectators were dissatisfied. It was clear that the shot had hit the red heart, but the force was too great and it only penetrated the target. How could it not be counted as a hit?
At this time, Gao Jun saw that the spectators were in an abnormal mood, so he turned around and cupped his fists towards the Han Emperor on the stage and said: "Your Majesty, you are wise! I did accidentally use too much force. Since the previous brother Pang violated the rules first, it is natural for me to do this." .”
After everyone heard what Gao Yun said, they all closed their mouths. Lu Zuo was a little undecided in his heart. If the riding and shooting competition continued in the second game, would he be sure about Gao Yun? While thinking about it, he turned the empty teacup on the desk uneasily.
After the archery target in the field was rearranged, Xu Bingde continued to shout: "Please take the arrows and get on the horse. In the second round of mounted archery, Gao Jun will go first, followed by Pang Gu! The archery target is in the center of the red circle, and the players must go around the red circle." Run the horse for a week, and then hit the target without stopping. Whoever's arrow is closer to the red heart will be the winner of the second round. Do you two understand?"
"Understood!" Pang Gu and Gao Yun said in unison.
Then one guard held a white horse in his hand, and another guard held a bow and arrow in his hand, and walked quickly to Gao Yun. Gao Yun took the bow and arrow from the guard's hand, took the reins from the guard's hand, got on his horse, took a long breath to relax, and shouted: "Drive..."
The white horse ran away, and in the dusty place, there was a sound of horse hooves. After Gao Yun rode his horse around the red circle for a week, he began to draw his bow and draw an arrow. His eyes were fixed on the target. After taking aim, " With a "swish" sound, the sharp arrow flew away quickly. Where everyone's eyes fell, there was a "bang" sound, and the arrow hit the red heart of the target. The arrow cluster was deeply inserted into the target, and the arrow feathers were still shaking. Then there were bursts of cheers from inside and outside the stadium. Voices.
"Huh..." Gao Yun reined in the reins and stopped the horse. He looked at the arrow deeply embedded in the target, as if he was looking at his proud work, with a look of pride on his face.
Gao Jun turned his horse's head and slowly came to the general stage. Then he turned over and dismounted, and saluted Pang Gu with fists in front of him, "Brother Pang, the next step is up to you!"
Pang Gu smiled and nodded, then took the bow and arrow from the guard. After riding on the horse, he clamped the horse's belly and the black horse rushed forward. After running around in a circle, Pang Gu set up his bow and shot an arrow, and the flying arrow flew out of the bow. , with a "bang" sound, it hit the target. Pang Gu then reined in the reins, turned over and dismounted, and ran to the middle circle to take a look. Sure enough, he didn't hit the red star. He felt disappointed for just a moment. The second game was considered lost.
Xu Bingde set up a pergola with his hands and saw clearly. He only waited for the guard to come forward and report: "Master Xu, Pang Gu did not hit the red heart!"
At this time, everyone also knew the result, some were sorry, some were laughing, and everyone was pointing fingers.
Xu Bingde shouted with great satisfaction: "In the second round of cavalry shooting, Gao Yun won!"
The Han Emperor chuckled and said to Zhang Cen, the eunuch on the side: "This Gao Yun is indeed very capable. He is worthy of being the number one scholar in the martial arts examination of today!"
Xu Bingde walked quickly to the steps of the Han Emperor and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, should Ce ask the question next and ask the two of them to come forward and ask?"
Emperor Han nodded, "Let them come up! I can't wait to meet them both."
Pang Gu and Gao Yun climbed up the stairs. Gao Yun walked forward confidently, but Pang Gu became a little nervous.
Emperor Han looked at his two favorite generals kneeling in front of him and couldn't help but want to call them commanders now. However, he still tried his best to restrain the excitement in his heart and only smiled slightly: "Please stand up, I just watched your competition. It’s really an eye-opener! It’s really a great blessing for me to have people like my two beloveds!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Okay! It's getting late now, so I won't waste any more nonsense and will directly ask the question!" Emperor Han said, "Which one of you should answer first?"
Pang Gu and Gao Yun looked at each other and said, "The common people come first!"
Emperor Han asked Gao Yun, "What do you think, Gao Aiqing? Do you think we should draw lots to decide?"
"No need!" Gao Yun smiled, "Let Brother Pang come first!"
"Okay!" Emperor Han stroked his beard and thought, "Now that the great Fan Kingdom has occupied Shanzhou, Pang Aiqing, what can you do to save it?"
Pang Gu was startled for a moment, and turned around to search for Lu Zuoke behind him, but all he saw was a group of ministers wearing court uniforms, with their backs to the military field, their faces facing the Holy One, and then staring at him. This made Pang Gu extremely anxious. , although the current situation is just as Brother Lu expected, and he was not told what to say in the third game, but at least he told himself a few countermeasures, so that he would not make a fool of himself here! Thinking of this, beads of sweat began to appear on Pang Gu's forehead. This matter of using his brain has been difficult for Pang Gu since he was a child. What can he do without thinking so much? Just a fight. After such a long time, Pang Gu had to hesitate and said: "Your Majesty, the common people feel... well... think that this country of Tibet is really abominable. With the majesty of our celestial dynasty, let alone a country of Tibet, even the surrounding people Even if other small countries unite, they are no match for us. Since the big Tibetan country has occupied our Shanzhou, then the common people will lead their troops to crush the big Tibetan people. Let’s see how long they can run rampant!”
As Pang Gu spoke, the ministers who heard him next to him shook their heads. It seemed that Pang Gu was just a fool. His answers were just empty words and clichés, with nothing substantial at all. .
Emperor Han was also puzzled. It seemed that he was just an individual after all. No one is perfect. He has some strengths and weaknesses. There is no perfect all-rounder in this world. "Okay!" Emperor Han couldn't help but interrupt. Hearing Pang Gu's words, "Pang Aiqing is right, I would also like to hear what Gao Aiqing thinks of this matter?"
Gao Jun was secretly happy. Fortunately, he had talked about this matter with Brother Lu two days ago, otherwise he would have been as speechless as Pang Gu. Then he calmed down and said: "I feel that since the Great Fan Kingdom, it has been Judging from the development trend of the past two years, our powerful enemy has great intentions of attacking Kyoto. Now he has united with the Qita Kingdom in the north. Although it cannot be said that it is a distant relationship and a close attack, it must be very ambitious. The previous series have continued The reason why we were able to capture Shanzhou and Lanzhou in one fell swoop must have taken several years of preparation. However, as soon as our Han army arrived, the siege of Lanzhou was immediately lifted. Of course, Xun Xun was among them. The credit goes to the general and all the officers, but the reason may be the uneven distribution of interests between the Great Fan Kingdom and the Qita Kingdom."
Emperor Han squinted his eyes and liked what he heard. He continued to ask, "Gao Aiqing, do you have any good strategies to defeat the enemy?"
"In your heart!" Gao Yun imitated Lu Zuo, pretending to be mysterious, "We can't say it yet!"
"Oh?" Emperor Han asked doubtfully, "Why can't you tell me?"
"Many eyes and ears!"
