"The matter of hunting has existed in ancient times. Autumn and winter bring good luck to the murderous spirit, while spring and summer protect the fields and seedlings." Yuhuan records the story of rich boy Xian Fei
Everyone did not wait long. The Xisima Gate suddenly opened, and the heavy door was pushed to both sides. The expressions of the soldiers guarding the door and the Palace Gate Sima immediately became solemn, and their waists could no longer be straight. There was a rustling at the end of the road.
The sound of rustling footsteps and the shimmering sound of bells were the copper bells tied around the horses' necks.
Although they were far apart, everyone could still hear the sound clearly. In the palace where random noise was strictly prohibited, the sound of such a car traveled extremely clear.
The emperor was dressed in military uniform and was surrounded by his entourage. He came to the palace. He was riding on an extraordinary horse. The surrounding ceremonial guards, advocates, guards, and attendants all gathered around him, gathering together to set off the young man.
The majesty that an emperor should have.
After everyone saluted, the officials in bright clothes and angry horses followed the emperor's cavalry, formed a huge team, and left the city from Zhicheng Gate.
They held their heads high and rode horses on the road leading to Shanglinyuan outside the city. The road passed the ruins of Jianzhang Palace and passed Taiye Pond. The wild trees formed a lush green forest, and the breeze blew by the pond.
, the forest tops sway like waves.
The sky is vast, the blue waves are gentle, and the wind is refreshing.
Jianzhang Palace is the largest palace outside the city built by Emperor Xiaowu to demonstrate the country's prosperity and prosperity. It spans more than ten miles, with thousands of households and countless palaces. It is close to the west wall of Chang'an City, with complex roads and flying buildings.
The pavilion is connected to Weiyang Palace.
It was only destroyed by the flames of war. Now the ruins of the monument have been broken, and countless weeds and trees have grown up in the ruins of the ruined palace. It has also become a safe place for wild beasts to live.
Taiye Pool is a swamp in the north of Jianzhang Palace. There are three floating islands in it, representing the three sacred mountains on the sea. The river flowing in the south merges into this place, creating the vast scenery of Taiye Pool until no one maintains it.
, sedimentation caused the area to be densely covered with swamps and reeds.
Weeds grow in the swamp, and reeds occupy the water bank crazily. Countless pelicans, partridges, and geese inhabit here. From time to time, a puff of white feathers spreads out from the green and yellow reeds. Pikas and rabbits burrow through the low grass.
When you dig in, the wild boars are happily wallowing in the mud. As for elk, barking deer and other giant wild animals, they frequently appear here at dusk. They raise their ears vigilantly while cautiously lowering their heads to drink water and eat grass.
The gathering of wild animals will naturally attract wolves and foxes looking for food, as well as hunters with bows and arrows.
The Yulin Cavalry galloped around, with full quivers hanging beside their saddles. The soft arrow feathers were lined up in a row, like the scales on the sides of the horses. In addition to shooting by themselves, they were also responsible for driving away all kinds of wild animals.
Gather and chase them in front of the emperor for the emperor to hunt.
"There is a deer over the reeds!"
"Bring it over here!"
Zhang Xiu, the man of Yu Lin, rode his horse in front. He was well-proportioned and brave. He grew up in Xiliang where Qiang and Han people lived together. He was very good at bow and horse, and could gallop left and right on horseback. He was leading the horse, wearing a green swan tail.
Guan, wearing a narrow-sleeved scarlet rut, held a riding crop and whipped it in the air, making loud noises, trying to drive away the deer.
Several other people following Zhang Xiu were all dressed in the same attire. Some were making short shouts, some were playing bowstrings and making the sound of shooting arrows, and some were even rushing forward on horseback.
chase.
The emperor slowly approached the horse, held his breath on the horse, and barely pulled the bowstring fully. With a whoosh, the arrow hit the wild deer's hindquarters. The majestic wild deer suddenly felt pain and started to rush left and right.
, unexpectedly causing it to crash out of a way of life.
The scene was awkward for a moment. The emperor reacted quickly and watched helplessly as the wild deer quickly fled away with the emperor's arrow on its buttocks. It was not until the white arrow feathers were looming in the grass that he took on the posture of taking an examination of the school.
, said: "Whoever can kill this deer, I will give this carved bow to him!"
Everyone's breath suddenly stagnated, and the carved bow fell second. This was the most important thing not to miss to gain the emperor's appreciation.
Yulin and Huben got the order and rode their horses to chase after them. In addition to the servants such as Shizhong and Huangmen Shilang, there were also two lieutenant generals Xu Rong and Gaishun, as well as the Cavalry Captain Xu Huang and the guard Ling Gao Shun.
Luben ordered Wang Zhong to stay with the emperor with his guards.
"King Youxian." Emperor Zhuangruo looked at Qubei, the Xiongnu King Youxian who had been specially invited, and said, "I heard that you Xiongnu cavalry and archery are very good, why not give it a try this time?"
"Here, with the elite soldiers of the superior country in front, I dare not show my clumsiness." Qubei hesitated for a moment, then subconsciously refused.
The emperor smiled and said without any doubt: "It's just a pleasure, go ahead, don't let me down!"
When it came to this matter, Qubei had to be cautious and had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead several Hun knights to follow the crowd and ride off.
The emperor looked at the skillful postures of Qu Bei and others on the horse with deep eyes. He looked at the people who had stayed behind again, and when he saw Meng Da still standing by calmly, he couldn't help but asked curiously: "Zijing, what are you doing?"
Don’t you want to go? Don’t you like riding and shooting on the battlefield and galloping to your heart’s content?”
"As a halberd holder, I am responsible for guarding the royal palace. If everyone goes hunting, then who will protect the country?" Seventeen-year-old Meng Da is now a halberd-bearing doctor in front of the palace. He is young but calm and dignified.
: "In addition, this is the deer of the country, and I dare not chase it away."
Xun You, the minister in charge, Huangfu Li, the minister of Huangmen, and others changed their expressions unnoticeably and cast curious glances at Meng Da. The emperor was particularly satisfied and even said a few good words, but he didn't say what was good about it.
After the emperor finished boasting, he ignored Meng Da and turned to Xiao Huangmen Mu Shun and said, "Didn't Shang Fanling say that the thing is ready? Let him bring it over now, just in time to try it here."
Mu Shun simply agreed, still standing where he was, and asked: "What about the work examination order?"
"Come together with the edict."
Qu Bei and his son Meng Sun rode their horses and stood on a high ground, looking around like hawks. They saw the sun gradually setting in the west covering the grassland with a golden layer, and the yellowing reeds on the shore.
, the layers of golden scales rising up on the Taiye Pond.
The wind blew from all directions, and the whole world seemed to be surging with huge yellow waves.
The tall and powerful Meng Sun took a deep breath and said, "It's like returning to the royal court. The grassland outside the Great Wall looks like this now."
"Don't talk nonsense." Qubei glared at him and warned: "This is the territory of the Han people. Be careful what you say and do. The Han people are not easy to deal with."
"How many Han people have we killed in Hedong? Which Han village didn't cry and scream when they saw us, and either ran away or begged for mercy. How happy they were." Meng Sun said unhappily: "But since we came to Chang'an City, everything has been so happy.
We have to abide by the rules, and we can’t even leave the city. It’s really suffocating me to death!”
"Aren't you still alive and well?" Qubei said coldly: "The barbarian mansion where we live, there are at least dozens of pairs of eyes staring at us in the bright and dark areas. If you don't pay attention, the Tiqi holding Jinwu will be killed immediately.
Come here. They are always testing us and even instigating us to make mistakes, because only when we make mistakes can they take advantage of us."
"Them?" Meng Sun was stunned for a long time, not thinking clearly: "You mean the little Han emperor?"
"The emperor of the Han family is a very smart man." Qubei nodded, shook his head, and sighed: "I thought that when I came to Chang'an, I would flatter and show humility and give the Han court enough face. According to their past temperament
, how could he return the golden hair given to us, and maybe he could re-confess Shanyu's position. I didn't expect that except for the emperor of the Han family, everyone is wary of us."
"Hmph." Meng Sun said disdainfully: "Our Huns men want to leave, how can they stop them!"
Qu scolded: "Back in Hedong, you saw the Northern Army of the Han Dynasty, and now you see Yu Lin and Hu Ben. Don't you still know how strong they are, whether they can kill you, and what they are like?
What? Forget it if you die, don’t bring disaster to the clan!"
"Then what else can you do? Are you going to be treated like a grandson here?" Meng Sun whipped his riding crop into the air and said angrily.