Wu Chengsi nodded secretly. Zhou Xing's prediction was correct. Tubo will indeed be the most powerful enemy of the Tang Dynasty in the future. This shows that this person is indeed very knowledgeable.
He immediately became interested in recruiting people and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Zhou can be appointed an official by the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"
Zhou Xing's heart was beating fast and he whispered: "The Ministry of Civil Affairs has awarded the student the post of Heyang County Magistrate, and he will not be able to take up the post until next spring."
"So that's it."
Princess Taiping said: "Second cousin, aren't you looking for talents to recruit into the Hanlin Academy? I think Mr. Zhou is very suitable."
Wu Chengsi smiled and said, "I wonder if Mr. Zhou is willing?"
Zhou Xing stood up, stretched his body and said: "It is a dream for students to be able to enter the sect of the Duke."
Not far away, when Wu Sansi saw Wu Chengsi casually conferring officials with great authority, he was filled with jealousy and drank three large glasses of wine in a row.
At this moment, there was another commotion in the lobby, and at a corner door on the west side, several big men came in carrying a lion on wooden sticks. A bearded animal tamer was also followed beside them.
The crowd surrounding the tiger immediately abandoned the tiger and gathered to the west. The lion immediately enjoyed the same treatment as the tiger.
"Oh, that's what lions are like, what a big head!"
"You know what the heck, the reason your head is big is because it has a lot of hair. If you shave it off, it won't necessarily make it bigger than a tiger."
"Is this a lion? Why does it look like a dog to me!"
"Fart, if you can bring such a big dog here, I will be your chamber pot?"
Because there are no lions in the Central Plains, many people in the crowd saw lions for the first time, and all kinds of strange opinions came out.
Not long after, the lion was also carried into the iron cage.
Wu Chengsi saw the two animal trainers still standing in the cage. The others locked the iron door and asked in surprise: "Are those two animal trainers standing inside?"
"It seems so. Those two people are so courageous." Princess Taiping covered her mouth and laughed softly.
Zhou Xing pondered: "I think those tigers and lions have been trained and will not attack people casually."
Cui Baosheng in the distance laughed and said: "This brother is wrong. After all, a beast is a beast. No matter how well it is trained, it is still wild and difficult to tame. It is difficult to guarantee that it will not harm its owner."
Gao Funan followed: "Look!"
Wu Chengsi looked down and saw the big man outside handing the torch and whip to the two beast tamers.
Gao Funan explained: "No matter how powerful the beast is, it is afraid of fire. As long as there is a torch and the experience of taming animals, those ferocious beasts will not dare to act recklessly."
Wu Chengsi was heartbroken. He didn't even dare to let him stand next to the cage, let alone inside the cage.
Looking at the two animal trainers again, he saw that they were calm and calm, with expressions on their faces. Wu Chengsi silently gave them a thumbs up.
After a while, the two beast tamers removed the covers from the liger's mouth, and the two beasts roared. The roar of the lion and the tiger's cry made Wu Chengsi tremble slightly, and the hairs all over his body stood up.
In contrast, those people outside the cage were overjoyed, shouting excitedly, and some were holding on to the iron cage, eager to push their heads through the cracks to have a clear look.
At this time, Princess Taiping, Han Cheng and others also gathered in front of the railing. Wu Chengsi took a peek and saw that everyone's eyes were bright and they were staring down. Even the little girl Princess Taiping had a rosy face and no fear.
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"Damn it, these ancients were so courageous." Wu Chengsi quietly rubbed his legs and secretly slandered.
In the iron cage, both the tiger and the lion struggled to bite the rope on their legs. Soon, the more flexible tiger escaped first. When he wanted to pounce on the lion, he was frightened away by the bearded animal tamer opposite with a torch.
Wu Chengsi glanced at the sturdy beast tamer and swallowed quietly.
After a while, the lion finally got out of trouble. The two tamers retreated to the corner, waving their whips, and the tiger and the lion immediately started fighting each other.
The two big cats stood up on their hind legs and slapped each other with their front paws. The tiger retreated with greater strength and soon gained the upper hand, hitting the lion's head frequently.
At this moment, the bearded beast tamer waved his long whip and kept hitting the ground.
The lion heard the command and retreated. The Khitan trainer also hit the ground with his long whip. The tiger roared, opened its teeth and claws, and rushed towards the lion.
The lion had retreated to the iron cage and ducked. There was a loud bang and the tiger hit the iron railing hard. The lion took the opportunity to go up and bite.
After fighting for a while, the tiger gradually regained its disadvantage. The bearded beast tamer hit the ground with his whip again. The lion received the order and began to retreat again.
The tiger took advantage of the situation and gave chase. He pounced again, but the lion dodged it and hit the iron railing again. The lion took the opportunity to pounce and bite again.
After a while, the tiger regained the disadvantage again, and the lion repeated its old tricks and ran to the cage, fighting in an extremely clumsy way.
Seeing the tiger crashing into the iron cage again under the order of the trainer, Gao Funan suddenly said: "Master Li, your Korean tiger is not bad, but the trainer is too bad, this is not good!"
Li Chengzheng looked a little worried and said, "Is that so? But this beast tamer was given to me by the Khitan people. He clearly said that this beast tamer is the best!"
Cui Baosheng interrupted: "Then he is lying to you. The beast tamer is an amateur and will not take advantage of the tiger at all. If the fight continues, he will lose sooner or later!"
Li Cheng's face was ashen and he thought to himself: "It's okay to lose money, but there are so many people with status here. If I lose to that brat Xu Ziran, how can I still hang out in the capital in the future?" He asked hurriedly: "Then
What can you do?"
Cui Baosheng was silent in thought.
Gao Funan said: "That's very easy. We Koreans are best at training tigers. When Xiao Wang observed just now, he already understood the method of the animal trainer to control the tiger. Mr. Li might as well let me replace the animal trainer."
, I helped you win the game!"
"Can this be replaced? Will the tiger listen to you?" Li Cheng asked doubtfully.
"Master Li, don't worry. The trained tiger only listens to the sound of the whip. As long as the trainer changes the clothes for me, there will be no accidents." Gao Funan said lightly.
"Okay, as long as His Highness the Prince can help me win the competition, I will thank you greatly!" Li Cheng said happily.
"Slow down, slow down!" Cui Baosheng interrupted: "Master Li, how can their Goryeo tiger training skills compare to our Silla."
"Brother Cui, you want to rob me too?" Gao Funan shouted loudly.
"Haha, how can the little envoy dare to rob Brother Gao? It's just that you have been in Chang'an for so long. Even if you have trained tigers before, you are probably unfamiliar with your skills. The little envoy is worried about Brother Gao's safety."
Li Cheng said: "What does Ambassador Cui mean?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Li. When the envoy was in Silla, he was known as the Palace Tiger King. When he was sent to Korea as an envoy, he also defeated countless tiger training masters in Goryeo. If the envoy goes down to command this tiger, he will definitely help Mr. Li turn defeat into victory!"
Li Cheng looked at Gao Funan and saw that he was no longer talking. He smiled and said: "That's very good. I still said the same thing. If I can win, I will be grateful!"
While several people were talking, the tiger below was pinned down by the lion again. Fortunately, the tiger had great endurance and broke free, but its body was already covered in scars.
At this moment, Li Cheng shouted a pause, and a loud voice came from the balcony opposite: "Haha, Li Cheng, do you think you can't win and want to admit defeat?"
"Xu Ziran, don't be complacent. My master's tiger did not lose to your lion. It was because the trainer was too weak. Do you dare to ask me to find another trainer?" Li Cheng said loudly.
The voice on the other side said: "Okay, change it as you like, I will definitely win this duel today!"
After the two men ordered a truce, both trainers issued orders to stop fighting. The lion was very obedient and immediately squatted on the ground. Although the tiger did not squat down, it did not attack again.
Li Cheng and Cui Baosheng went down to the lobby on the first floor together. They first sharply rebuked the Khitan beast trainer, and then ordered him to take off his clothes and put them on Cui Baosheng.
After Cui Baosheng put on the animal trainer's clothes, he held a whip and a torch and entered the iron cage through the corner door.
At this moment, a strange thing happened in the iron cage. The tiger, which was staring at the lion, suddenly turned its head and stared at Cui Baosheng.