Kyoto in the Tang Dynasty was bustling with millions of people. Kaihuafang, where the Sifang Pavilion is located, was not very lively among the 108 squares in Kyoto in the past, but today it is full of people. In order to ensure safety, the Wuwei camp mobilized a large number of people
Soldiers came to maintain order in Kaihuafang. In addition, the Kyoto Prefecture and the Ministry of Punishment also sent officers to help maintain public order.
A street not far from Sifangguan was originally called Changyi Street, but this street is full of teahouses, so when people in Kyoto mention Changyi Street, they just call it Tea Street.
People who were born and raised in Kyoto will know what the tea street is when they hear it.
People in the Tang Dynasty paid great attention to the tea ceremony, and the culture in it was very profound. Tea drinking was not just about tasting tea, tea was about knowledge and even worldliness. Making friends with tea was also very popular in the Tang Dynasty.
If you want to drink tea in Kyoto, Changyi Street is definitely the first choice. There are many varieties of tea here, and even some of the best. If you have something to do, find a seat in a teahouse and have a pot of good tea and two plates.
With a little snack, many things can be solved easily.
At dusk, every teahouse in the entire tea street is already overcrowded.
Early in the morning, the arena was set up in front of the Sifang Pavilion, and the news of the Bohai Mission's challenge spread quickly. Although the Bohai Mission had an appointment with the Tang Dynasty in the court, most people had no idea.
I didn’t know that this competition was directly related to the fate of the two princesses of the Tang Dynasty.
The notice posted by the Ministry of Rites outside the Sifang Pavilion simply informed Bohai Crown Prince Yuan Gai Wushuang to use martial arts to make friends, and he wanted to compete with the young heroes of the Tang Dynasty in martial arts. If he could defeat Bohai Crown Prince, not only would the Bohai Mission give him a hundred gold coins, but he would also receive a gift
Two horses native to the Bohai Sea.
The Bohai Horse is naturally not as famous as the Grassland Horse or even the Utuo Horse. However, although the endurance and speed are not good, the Bohai Horse is very beautiful in appearance, and there is almost no horse trade between Bohai and Datang. In Datang
It is really not easy to find a few Bohai horses. They are rare and valuable, so Bohai horses are loved by many people in the Tang Dynasty.
In addition to the rewards from the Bohai Mission, if the winner can win, the imperial court will also award a hundred golds and a sixth-grade official title.
Yuan Gai Wushuang's act of trapping and killing thirty-six people of the Tang Dynasty has made people extremely angry. Even without these rewards, as soon as the arena was set up, many people were ready to take the stage to compete. Now there are still generous rewards. If you want to fight,
There are even more people beating them.
If everyone can challenge and get on the stage, Yuan Gai Wushuang, even if he is great in martial arts, will still be exhausted. Therefore, there is a bronze lion in front of the arena. Although it is not big, it weighs two hundred kilograms. If he can do it with one hand,
Only if you mention the bronze lion, you are eligible to be on the stage, otherwise you can only be a spectator in the audience.
Of course, it is impossible for ordinary people to lift a two-hundred-pound copper lion with one hand. Even for young heroes who have practiced martial arts, if they have not reached a certain level of cultivation, it is impossible to lift a lion.
The tea street at dusk is very lively, and the guests in the teahouse are all in groups of four or five. This time the Bohai Mission held a competition, it was of course a major event that shocked Kyoto. On the ground of the Tang Dynasty, and in Kyoto, Bohai people were everywhere
A ring was set up in front of the gym, claiming to face the young heroes of the Tang Dynasty. They were really arrogant and arrogant.
However, such a matter has certainly become the hottest topic of conversation at the moment. In just one day, the streets and alleys of Kyoto are talking about this matter, and the teahouse is naturally the most well-informed place.
"Third Young Master Gongsun has also been defeated." A person hurriedly walked in from outside the door with a helpless look on his face. People moved out of the way, and some even gave up their seats to this person. Then a large group of people gathered around, talking all over the place.
, someone said in surprise: "Even Third Young Master Gongsun was defeated?"
"Within ten moves, my right arm was cut off." The visitor smiled bitterly and said: "San Shao Gongsun is the direct descendant of Tianzhu Sword Technique. Although he has just turned eighteen years old, everyone says that San Shao Gongsun is the only one who can do it."
The person who revived the Gongsun family. Now that his right arm has been cut off, the Tianzhu sword technique will probably be lost from now on."
There was a sigh of relief all around, and some people said hatefully: "That Bohai bastard is really cruel and ruthless. Martial arts competition is a common thing, why should he be so ruthless? Young Master Gongsun is young and promising. With his talent, if his arm is not cut off sooner or later, he will
He can also accomplish great things. Now that his arm has been chopped off, his life is ruined."
Everyone around them had pity on their faces, shaking their heads and sighing.
"This is already the seventh one today." An old man smiled bitterly and said: "The more than 200 kilograms of copper lions are not something ordinary people can lift. The seven young talents on stage today can all lift the copper lions.
, are all talented young people. These people would have had a bright future, but...!" He sighed and said: "Yuan Gai Wushuang was fierce in his attacks, and no one could escape unscathed in a duel with him.
A missing arm means a missing leg, and the originally good young man has become a cripple."
"That bastard is just trying to make our Datang look good." One person said bitterly: "I heard that the Bohai people came to our Datang this time to propose marriage to the Tang Dynasty. Hehe, the Bohai people are so arrogant and rude, why should they marry us?
Are they getting married? According to me, just send troops and teach them a lesson. His Majesty Emperor Wuzong beat them until they cried for father and mother, and they seem to have forgotten it."
"It's still too good for them." Someone immediately echoed: "It's a small country, if you want to give it some color, they will dare to open a dyeing workshop."
Someone interrupted: "Don't talk nonsense. In today's current situation, do you really want to go to war with Bohai Country? If we can form a marriage country and the two countries live in harmony and peace, that is not a bad thing. As long as
But this Yuan Gai Wushuang is indeed hateful. It has nothing to do with him competing with the young heroes of the Tang Dynasty. Young people are impulsive and aggressive, which is understandable, but this person is too ruthless and leaves no room for action. This is indeed a bit too much."
"It's not just excessive, it's simply cruel." Someone responded: "This bastard has trapped and killed many people before. Originally, I thought that he thought he was arrogant and that it would be an opportunity for someone to teach him a lesson and let him
It's good for him to learn to be a good man. At the end of the day, he was unscathed, but seven of our people were maimed."
"This beast's sword skills are really powerful." Some people were still frightened: "Before Hu Shaoxia came on stage, he easily picked up the bronze lion without any effort. He thought that with his strength, he could compete with that beast. But Hu Shaoxia
There was no chance to use the sword at all. Within three moves, the beast chopped off his arm. I was watching with my own eyes in the audience. When the beast used the sword, the speed was incredible. I didn’t even see clearly what was going on. I just saw it with my own eyes.
Seeing a flower in front of him, Hu Shaoxia screamed and his arms flew out...!"
Everyone was either filled with indignation or extremely frustrated at every word they said to each other.
"I am only worried that if this continues, no one will dare to take the stage." The old man sighed: "Whether it is Hu Shaoxia, Gongsun Sanshao, and several others, they all have a bright future. Even if they cannot be defeated, if they can escape unscathed
, will definitely do something in the future. Now they are all disabled and their future is gloomy. If others see this, will they still dare to go on stage and fight?"
A middle-aged man beside him nodded and said: "This is also what I am most worried about. The young man is young and energetic. From the beginning, he wanted to go on stage to defeat Yuan Gai Wushuang, not only to bring glory to the Tang Dynasty, but also to gain a good reputation for himself. However,
The seven young heroes were defeated one after another, and their fate was miserable. When the young men in the audience saw it, they would feel a little jealous in their hearts. After taking the stage, once they lose, they will not only lose their reputation, but also their own and the entire family's reputation.
future.....!"
Everyone looked gloomy, knowing that what this person said hit the nail on the head. Seven young masters in a row were destroyed by Yuan Gai Wushuang, and their futures were ruined. When other young people saw this, even if they still had the courage to take the stage, their relatives would definitely stop them.
"We have outstanding people in the Tang Dynasty, and there are many masters. This is only the first day, so don't worry too much." Someone cheered: "The Bohai people set up the arena, and the news was only spread today. When the young masters in the Gyeonggi area hear the news, they will definitely come here.
Come on, there will naturally be masters among them who can defeat Yuan Gai Wushuang. Anyway, I don’t believe that no one in our Tang Dynasty can defeat Yuan Gai Wushuang.”
The old man said: "If there is enough time, there will naturally be unparalleled young masters. But this arena only has a three-day limit. Once the time is up, even if you rush over, it will be too late. These Bohai people are extremely cunning. They deliberately only set up a three-day arena."
Lei, I’m afraid I’m just worried that if the news spreads, experts will come from afar.”
"I heard that the real masters are hiding in the deep mountains and old forests. These places are so remote that the arena has been withdrawn before the news reaches them."
"It's not that there are no masters in Kyoto, it's just that the Bohai people have set an age limit." Someone lamented: "If Yuan Gai Wushuang had the skills and there was no age limit, I'm afraid he would be lying on the ground now and unable to get up."
The old man shook his head and said: "You can't say that. Yuan Gai Wushuang himself is less than twenty, so it is natural for him to challenge the young masters of the Tang Dynasty. If there is no age limit, let alone other things, Ziyi Prison randomly sends two masters, and Yuan Gai Wushuang will
You have to look for teeth all over the ground. But if you do this, you will inevitably be accused of bullying the small ones and defeating them without force. How could I, the great emperor of the Tang Dynasty, do such a thing?" He picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
Cai Dao: "But I always feel that a real master will not rush to take action. The so-called knowing yourself and the enemy will never be invincible. These young heroes on stage today are all passionate young men, but they lack composure. I am afraid that the real young masters will not be defeated in the audience.
Observe the battle first and figure out Yuan Gai Wushuang's martial arts routines, so that you can know the details of the opponent, and then you will be more confident when you take action."
"The old man is right." Someone frowned: "This has just begun. There must be experts in the audience watching. Don't worry, everyone. There are still two days. Let's wait patiently. Someone will come on stage and beat Yuan Gai Wushuang.