Among the field hunters, Wen Ji and Xu Kun were the best, and there were more than a hundred others who were also good at shooting. Their prey was shot in the eyes and necks with arrows. Liu Xiang was very happy and wanted to recruit them into the army.
Now that he is young, he should first be recruited into the Qianniu Guards, study in the military academy for a period of time, and then be awarded a military rank.
Just when the edict was about to be issued, Lang Yulin, who was stationed at the camp gate, quickly stepped forward and reported loudly: "Your Majesty, Yilang Ma Yu's nephew, Ma Chao, Ma Mengqi, and returned from hunting a white tiger!"
As soon as this statement came out, the crowd was in commotion.
White tiger, this is the legendary beast!
"Huayang Guozhi·Bazhi" records: "White tigers caused harm during the reign of King Zhaoxiang of Qin."
Jin Gehong's "Xijing Miscellaneous Notes" records: "At the end of the Qin Dynasty, a white tiger appeared in the East China Sea, and Huang Gong was killed by the tiger."
Before the Qin and Han Dynasties, the white tiger was a ferocious beast, a symbol of ferocity, military strategism, war, and fighting. Later, for some unknown reason, it evolved into an auspicious beast.
Everyone was whispering and discussing, and many of them were good at prophecy and began to deduce the omens of the white tiger's appearance.
Many people firmly believe that war is coming.
Very good!
Many people looked happy, especially the generals in the army.
Afraid of war? Impossible.
The official position is not big enough, the title is not high enough, the more military achievements the better.
When had the Anping Army ever been afraid of war? They were just afraid that there would be no war to fight!
Of course Liu Xiang is different from these superstitious ancients. The white tiger is just a tiger with a genetic mutation and an albino condition. There is no such thing as any nonsense.
There is no difference except that it is rarer and better looking.
Looking at Ma Chao, who was walking closer step by step with the white tiger on his shoulders, the tiger's head was on the right and the tiger's tail was on the left. The entire head was sunk into the fur on the tiger's abdomen, as if a lying tiger body had grown out of his upper body.
This tiger is about two and a half meters from head to tail, and it looks like it weighs about 400 kilograms.
Everyone along the way focused their attention on the white tiger on Ma Chao's shoulder, and gradually became quiet until there was no sound.
Haha, Liu Xiang secretly laughed in his heart, what a plan, he didn't need to carry it in a car, he carried it from the camp gate in person, in order to gain a head start and build up his reputation.
This guy is pretending to be very successful.
If I were a simple ancient emperor, I would definitely be frightened by him.
Ma Chaoyue walked closer and closer, and stopped thirty steps in front of the emperor. With Pang De's help, he carefully put down the white tiger, knelt on the ground, bowed his hands, lowered his head, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty.
"The common people hunted a white tiger in the mountains and presented it to the emperor. I wish your majesty a prosperous military fortune."
"I wish your Majesty a prosperous military career." Pang De, who was kneeling behind Ma Chao, echoed.
"Those who hunt white tigers are heroes and should be rewarded!" Liu Xiang couldn't disdain people who offered treasures. This was the truth. He would be rewarded with kind words: "What does Meng Qi want?"
"I am willing to be driven by your Majesty!"
Ma Chao thinks he is extremely talented and all he needs is a chance.
Liu Xiang glanced at Pang De, who was kneeling behind him. The white tiger was a rare thing in the eyes of the world and was of high value. If he did not reward him generously, there would be a hidden danger of unclear rewards and punishments.
"Ma Chao was brave enough to be conscripted as Yulinlang. He was given ten catties of gold, a pair of jade pendants, and a brocade robe."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty and kill the enemy and destroy the captives." Habayashi Lang's official position is not high, but he is the emperor's personal army, and the starting point is not low. Ma Chao has nothing to be dissatisfied with, although he wants to be the commander of the first army, but there is no way.
You have to go step by step.
"Get clean. After the banquet, someone will take you to the pornographic book."
After saying that, he asked again: "The person kneeling behind is Pang De?"
Pang De was a little happy. It was a great honor for his name to be known by the emperor. He hurriedly responded: "It's just a humble citizen. Pang Lingming, who is stubborn, comes to see your majesty. May your majesty be safe."
As soon as he said "Kowtow", he kowtowed so sincerely that after thirty steps, you could hear the sound of his head hitting the ground.
What a hard-headed person! What a straight-minded mind!
"Without courtesy, Pang De helps to hunt the white tiger, and he has meritorious service. He is enlisted as a knight accompanying the Yu Lin Army."
Ma Chao and Pang De have been given responsibilities, and others cannot be left out in the cold. That is not the way to employ people.
Liu Xiang said loudly: "Wen Ji and Xu Kun are brave and capable, and they have been recruited as Yulin Knights. In this field hunting, one hundred and twenty-five outstanding people have been recruited to prepare themselves for a thousand cattle."
"Congratulations to your majesty for recruiting brave men. The Han Dynasty will last for ten thousand years, and your majesty will live for ten thousand years." All the officials stood up and congratulated.
These children are all their nephews. Now that they have caught the eye of the emperor and their future is guaranteed, how can they be unhappy?
Even if you are not selected, you should still look happy.
Otherwise, why would you still be involved in officialdom?
If the reputation of being jealous of talents and ignorant of general knowledge spreads, will you be able to have fun in the future?
As an official, you have to live in harmony with the light.
Liu Xiang raised his hand to stop the waves of flattery, just give him a pat, don't go on forever.
He ordered loudly: "Peel the skin, divide the meat, and have a feast."
After hunting, it is a rule to feast the officials with the harvest.
Golden pheasants and roe deer are considered superior and given to high-ranking officials.
Tigers, leopards, bears and rhinoceros are honored and given meritorious service.
The Han people looked down upon jackals. They were considered inferior to wild boars and rabbits and were given small officials and soldiers.
There was a perfect prey today. Liu Xiang looked around and said with a smile: "Thanks to Ma Mengqi, there are white tigers to eat. Let's share it with all the ministers."
"Your Majesty is wise!" All the officials beamed with joy.
This is a rare thing that can only be found in a hundred years. If you can share it with the emperor, you will gain face if you tell it. It will definitely make others envious!
It can last a lifetime.
Peel the skin and cut the meat, divide it into pieces and grill it. Needless to say, tiger meat is actually not delicious. It has a strong smell, thick muscle fibers, woody texture, and average taste. It is really not as good as beef and mutton, and is almost the same as horse meat.
But this thing is rare. Tigers are so powerful and ferocious that they are known as the king of the land and the monarch of the mountains. Everyone in the world regards tiger-eating as an honor. They also believe that tigers are full of energy and blood, and their flesh and bones must be greatly nourished. In particular, tiger whips are the most popular.
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What's more, the white tiger, which is rare in a century, greatly satisfies the psychological needs.
The officials who received the reward felt so comfortable eating! Even the tiger bone soup was not left over.
Looking at Cui Yi who was approaching him with a naive smile, Liu Xiang knew that this guy wanted to ask for a reward, so he whispered: "Have you fallen in love with the white tiger skin? I'll give it to you."
"Don't dare." Cui Yi waved his hand and shook his head: "Only your majesty can control this white tiger. I don't dare to invite him home."
After speaking, he rubbed his hands and lowered his voice with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, I only have one son now. Can you reward me with the tiger whip?"
"Just take it." Liu Xiang didn't hesitate at all. He really felt disgusted by the tiger's thing.
If Cui Yi didn't take it away, he would probably have to boil it into medicine and put it into his stomach.
It feels awkward just thinking about it.
"Take it away quickly, or you can eat it now!" He wanted to eliminate all possibilities and did not want to eat this thing.
"But we can't mess with it like this. We have to use secret medicine to draw out the yang energy and replenish the yang." Cui Yi smiled so hard that his molars were exposed.
This is a rare treasure. Your Majesty really loves me!