(The "spear" in the late Han and Three Kingdoms generally refers to sharpened wooden sticks and bamboos, while those with iron spearheads are all called spears. But when they are all written with spears, it sounds strange to read, such as "spear technique"... ...so I will change it to a long gun later according to custom.)
At this time, Lao Liu saw that Liu Chan seemed to be good at martial arts, and he was quite happy.
He really wanted to conquer the Central Plains in the north and restore the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty in his lifetime, but he only regretted wasting half his life until he was nearly sixty years old before he had a foundation.
Everyone will die, he can accept this, but if the country is still undecided before his death... Adou will continue to fight for the country.
A lord who is capable of both civil and military skills and who can say "Come and I will charge you to death" during the war will have greater control over his opponent's civil and military skills than a lord who only hides in glory and wealth and shouts "Come and kill me". Much more.
If you want someone to be sincere, you will always have to pay a price.
"That's the case..." Old Liu calculated in his mind.
He wanted to ask Chen to come forward, but when he thought about it at this time, he was afraid that the gap would be too big, which would damage Liu Chan's self-confidence.
It's impossible for that stubborn person to let go.
After thinking for a while, Lao Liu thought of a "suitable" candidate.
"Go and summon Gao Xiang."
"yes."
Most people are not willing to do this kind of thing with the prince. If you win, it will be risky. If you lose, you will lose face.
But the eighteen-year-old youngster Gao Xiang is also a real person and will definitely not care about this.
He won't dare to win.
What if he loses... After he defeated Yangping Pass in the Hanzhong battle, he became even more diligent.
Besides, losing shouldn’t be a big deal.
No matter how diligent Adou is, he can only last six or seven years.
Before Lao Liu left him last time, he was hanging out with the craftsmen all day long, shouting about things like "Buddha, what the hell".
…
Not long after, a young man with a square face hurried over.
"The last general, Gao Xiang, meets the king and the prince."
This person has a loyal face and doesn't seem to be a talkative person.
"Well, I intend to let you try the prince's martial arts. What do you think?"
"Okay." Gao Xiang agreed without hesitation for a second...
Others specially removed the iron spearheads from the two spears and handed them to the two of them.
After getting his usual weapon, Liu Chan's feeling was immediately different from before.
He was about to tell this person that he didn't have to show mercy, but before he could speak, the other person spoke first.
"Prince, please!" Gao Xiang cupped his fists.
This reaction made Liu Chan stunned, quite refreshing.
[Gao Xiang, current favorability is 2]
Liu Chan's favorability score of 2 made Liu Chan a little puzzled. He thought it was added when he was granted the title of crown prince in Hanzhong, but he no longer remembered this person.
Old Liu was secretly happy to see Gao Xiang's serious look.
"It's better to let this kid suffer. After experiencing many setbacks, he will realize that there are people outside. It is better than one day going to the battlefield and underestimating the enemy, getting injured and dying."
After Liu Chan returned the gift, Gao Xiang lowered his waist and braced his horse, assuming a mid-level spear stance. His expression was solemn and focused, and his eyes were fixed on Liu Chan's movements.
Liu Chan, on the other hand, held his gun in a false step, lowering his back and raising his front, and he looked very relaxed.
Old Liu, who has been in battle for a long time and has many fierce generals under his command, is not bad in terms of vision.
At this moment, he squinted his eyes and saw many things.
Liu Chan's posture became clear, and he was obviously learning from Zilong.
Although it is not as natural as Zilong, but it can be done so naturally, and it is easy to lift a weight, which is quite a foundation.
At least Gao Xiang opposite him couldn't do it.
Following the order, Gao Xiang, who had gathered all his energy, immediately thrust out the spear in his hand and stabbed Liu Chan in the chest!
He has an unusual talent for personal martial arts, but after being tempered on the battlefield in Hanzhong, his stabbing was also very fast, precise, and full of murderous intent.
Then... what if it is a person with extraordinary talents?
When Liu Chan saw his opponent coming at him with a spear, he turned from a false step into a bow. The gun in his hand reached forward, pressed down, and struck to the left. He performed a wild magpie step on a branch and missed the path of the mid-level spear.
Immediately after releasing the left hand, sending the right hand forward, the spear stabbed Gao Xiang's face fiercely, using the Taigong Straight Fishing style.
And then... there will be no more.
Liu Chan made two moves, Gao Xiang made one move, and it was over.
The wooden stick without the iron tip had stopped three inches in front of Gao Xiang's eyebrows.
Gao Xiang knew he was going to suffer from the moment his gun was missed, but the second move was too quick and natural, giving him no chance to respond.
Liu Chan added another failure to this young general's life history...
[Family harmony trigger]
[Liu Bei's favorability +3]
[Current favorability: 64]
When Liu Bei saw the two men's posture, he had a premonition that Gao Xiang was going to lose, but he didn't expect that not only would he lose, but he would also only take one round.
While Laohuai was greatly relieved, he also felt a little guilty for Gao Xiang.
This young man had a new defeat at Yang Pingguan, and now he lost to the thirteen-year-old Adou. He wouldn't be in a state of despair, right?
[Guan Yinping’s favorability +2]
[Zhang Xingcai’s favorability +2]
"Sister, did he give way to his father-in-law brother on purpose?"
"Shh! You're talking nonsense again!"
Guan Yinping on the other side shook her head: "Sister Xingwan, he didn't give in. It's because Gong Si's marksmanship has improved again."
"How can anyone improve so quickly!"
Zhang Xingcai smiled and said: "Did you know that my uncle could achieve such great achievements? My second uncle is proficient in water warfare, and our father is good at strategy?"
"..."
[Zhang Xingwan’s favorability +2]
It was a good thing to say that he had created such a great achievement, and Lao Liu felt quite useful after hearing it.
It's just that a few people's voices were not quiet, and Gao Xiang listened... Old Liu felt a little guilty again.
If I had known earlier, I might as well have asked Chen to come.
Liu Chan was a little surprised to win so quickly. The opponent was the one who could trigger the favorability prompt...
[Gao Xiang’s favorability +10]
[Gao Xiang’s favorability is 10, physical fitness +1]
Liu Chan was silent.
No talent at all? The physique only increases by 1, so why on earth can you trigger the favorability factor? !
Moreover, I only defeated him once and did nothing else. How could I gain more favor than when I was canonized as the crown prince?
Could this person have the legendary masochistic constitution?
As he was talking here, Gao Xiang blushed and saluted: "The general will lose."
Liu Chan smiled and said: "It's a lucky coincidence..."
Gao Xiang: "It's not a fluke, the prince's marksmanship is superb."
"But given time, you can..."
Gao Xiang: "Given time, the prince will only be farther away from the enemy."
"..."
Brother, am I trying to comfort you because I’m afraid you’ll lose your mind? !
Can we still have a good chat?
If it weren't for the seriousness written all over his thick eyebrows and big eyes, Liu Chan would have thought that he was a master of flattery.
Then he came to Liu Bei and said, "Your Majesty, the general is defeated."
"Well..." Seeing that he said it so calmly, Liu Bei, who originally wanted to comfort him, didn't know where to start.
"If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
"……Go ahead."
Gao Xiang saluted and turned away.
Both father and son had a question in their minds at this time.
Is this person a useful talent?
But no matter what, Lao Liu is very pleased with his son's progress.
"I don't think that in the past few years, Adou's martial arts has improved a lot... very good. From now on, don't slack off in practicing martial arts."
Liu Chan doubted his ears. Did the old man just whisper "very good"?
After Liu Bei finished speaking, he left with his hands behind his back, deliberately not letting anyone follow him.
The rare time together made Guan Yinping and Zhang Xingcai secretly happy.
On the way back to the city for a leisurely walk, Xingcai said: "My lord, have you seen your father in Hanzhong? How is he doing lately?"
"My third uncle is very nice. He welcomed me very warmly as soon as we met...but he was a little too enthusiastic."
Several people immediately understood the meaning of Liu Chan's words, and they all pursed their lips and laughed.
Guan Yinping sighed softly at this time: "I don't know how the war is going on my father's side..."
Liu Chan seemed to say casually: "You don't have to worry. My second uncle has been fighting for many years and has his own way to deal with it."
"Um."
…
Liu Chan then went to the military camp to visit Li Er and others. It is said that Wang Xi only took a brief look at them and then left.
The original words were: "If you had called me here a few days later, I'm afraid the injury would have healed on its own!"
After that, he went back to study the moldy food he had piled up half the yard...
Liu Chan, who had just ascended the throne of the prince, practiced literature and martial arts every day, trained as a sergeant, and was filial to his mother. He almost became a benchmark of quality in the world of princes.
Once again, everyone was impressed.
Since that day, Lao Liu seemed to be relieved. Except for taking time to teach swordsmanship every few days, he no longer interfered too much with Liu Chan's actions.
...Even if he occasionally visits a doctor's yard.
Doctors are currently a lowly profession, and most officials and dignitaries do not think highly of them.
This was also the reason why Liu Chan's initial courtesy greatly increased Wang Xi's favor, and why the subsequent recruitment of doctors and craftsmen was so smooth.
Everything is going according to plan, but of course there are things that don't go well, such as the team sent by Manager Zhao to find Chai Rong...
