Chapter 290 The cavalry competition! The archers of the Three Kingdoms gather here!
Ask the museum.
Tai Shi Tong does have the feeling of being a bit of a science geek.
It only took a day to prepare the corresponding equipment according to the information given by Liu Bian.
But......
The more prepared he was, the more frightened he felt.
Just the first step, the equipment and raw materials required are terrifying.
Fortunately, Liu Bian gave detailed information, and Tai Shitong was able to prepare it with ease.
He began to study the specific process, and was very careful about every step. At the same time, he also took out the papyrus and recorded his questions, ready to ask His Majesty the Emperor for advice at any time.
no way.
Smelting aluminum using the ancient method is not that simple.
Historically, aluminum can truly be produced on a large scale through electrolysis, which was the level of the second industrial revolution.
In 1860, Napoleon III invited kings and nobles from various countries to have dinner.
He prepared extremely exquisite gold and silver tableware for these distinguished guests, but he prepared a set of unspectacular aluminum tableware for himself.
In the final analysis, it is because the smelting of aluminum is very difficult and the output is extremely scarce.
but......
With an expert scientific research team, they have overcome this problem.
In ancient times, it was possible to produce metallic aluminum without electrolysis, and the output was relatively good. However, the process was particularly complicated. Simply preparing metallic aluminum required four steps.
(PS: The author has checked the relevant paper, "Indigenous Aluminum Smelting", Guangdong Provincial Department of Metallurgical Industry Research Institute. The records in it are very detailed. Interested readers can check it out by themselves. The content will not be repeated in the article.)
Although it is relatively difficult, if Tai Shitong can really overcome this problem, it is not an exaggeration to call it drizzle when encountering other problems in the future.
certainly!
The most important thing is.
These equipments will need to be used frequently in the future, not only for smelting aluminum, but also for metals that are less active than aluminum. This is the strategic effect of "one move, one move, one move"!
hiss-!
Tai Shi Tong couldn't help but gasp, staring at the doubtful points he recorded, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I, Tai Shi Tong, think that I am proficient in alchemy, but compared with Your Majesty, it is simply not worth mentioning."
"The content of this "Tao of All Things" is really exquisite. With its help, I will definitely be able to refine aluminum and become an immortal in the future. It will be no problem."
Tai Shitong couldn't put it down, and continued to read the book, studying "The Way of All Things" carefully. He refused to let go of every detail in it, and had to truly understand it.
While he was studying it carefully.
"Report—!"
Suddenly, a voice sounded outside the hall.
Tai Shitong raised his eyes and looked.
But seeing someone coming from the path in a hurry, he bowed and handed over his hands: "Taishi Changcheng, Your Majesty has arrived at the entrance of the Taoist Hall."
Tai Shi Tong was stunned: "Ah? Your Majesty is here?"
Xiaodao nodded: "Yes."
"Walk!"
Tai Shitong waved his hand: "Hurry up and greet him."
"No need, I'm already here."
However, before the two of them went out, Liu Bian's voice came into the hall.
Tai Shitong hurriedly went out to greet you, bowed and offered his hands: "I didn't know that your majesty was coming, so I missed your welcome from afar. I hope you can forgive me."
"I didn't say hello in advance, so what's your crime?"
Liu Bian didn't take this matter to heart at all, but asked: "How is it? Are the equipment ready? If there is anything you can't solve and you need my help, just ask."
Tai Shitong was flattered: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the equipment is already in the process of preparation, and people have been sent to purchase raw materials. I think the aluminum smelting equipment can be completed in ten days at the latest."
"In these ten days, I will be familiar with the entire process and then devote myself to the aluminum smelting process. If I have any doubts during this period, I will go to the palace to ask His Majesty for advice."
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded and followed Tai Shitong through the backyard, out the back door, and headed straight into the forest.
After all, these things are very dangerous. If they are placed in Wancheng County, it will not be good if they cause a fire.
Put it into the forest and conduct experiments in the cave. As long as fire prevention measures are taken, not only will the concealment be good, but the safety will also be guaranteed.
“Not bad.”
Liu Bian scanned the equipment and listened to the expert's explanation. The stone hanging in his heart was completely put down: "If you can refine aluminum alloy, it will be a great achievement. I will reward you heavily."
Tai Shitong was overjoyed and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will live up to your high expectations!"
Liu Bian walked around and returned to the Taoist Hall: "Judging from the current preparations, my choice is correct. No one is more suitable for this job than you."
"Work hard."
Liu Bian's eyes were bright and he said loudly: "When you make achievements, I will give you a title of marquis and honor your ancestors, so that the people in your hometown can see that you, Tai Shitong, are definitely not mediocre."
"His Majesty-!"
Tai Shitong was so moved that he was completely moved.
It's obvious.
His Majesty the Emperor already knows his family and understands everything he has gone through.
Although Tai Shi Tong could be called a deviant in his family, with the support of the emperor, it was completely different.
Liu Bian waved his hand to interrupt Tai Shitong's gratitude and reminded: "Remember! Only by making achievements can you prove yourself. I have always made clear rewards and punishments. If you make achievements, I will definitely reward you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
A warm current suddenly welled up in Tai Shi Tong's heart, and he was full of energy: "Just right! When Wei Chen was studying "The Tao of All Things" just now, he failed to understand some of the content. I wonder if your majesty can give an answer?"
"Can."
Liu Bian nodded affirmatively at first, and then said with a twist: "However, until I come back from the racecourse, the equestrian competition has entered the finals, and I must participate."
"How about this?"
Liu Bian took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "When I come back from the racecourse, you go to the palace, and I will answer it for you."
Tai Shitong was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"In that case, I will leave first."
"I respectfully send you to Your Majesty."
Tai Shitong personally escorted the emperor out of the Taoist Hall and watched him leave.
Liu Bian and others galloped straight to the racecourse, preparing to participate in the finals of the equestrian competition.
About a quarter of an hour.
Racecourse.
On the general stage, Xun Ou hurriedly came up to greet him: "Your Majesty."
Liu Bian waved his hand to interrupt his salute: "Is the finalist list out?"
Xun You nodded, hurriedly returned to his seat, and took the roster: "Well, it's already out. Your Majesty, please take a look."
Liu Bian took the roster, his eyes rolled up and down, and he was suddenly surprised.
Lu Bu!
Han Dang!
...
Cao Xing!
Tai Shi Ci!
...
Sun Ce!
Huang Zhong?
...
hiss-!
Liu Bian took a breath.
How come so many talented people emerged at once?
Sun Ce should just return to his own accord, after all, Sun Jian has this line.
Why did Huang Zhong and Tai Shici also show up?
At this scene, let alone Liu Bian, even the netizens in the live broadcast room became excited:
"What the hell! What's going on? Taishi Ci, Huang Zhong, Lu Bu?"
"The archery gods of the Three Kingdoms are about to gather together. Mr. Bian will make a lot of money this time."
"Huang Zhong is originally from Nanyang. This is understandable, but you didn't expect Tai Shici to come here too?"
"From Qingzhou Donglai County, fighting all the way to Nanyang, you have almost crossed half of the Han Dynasty."
"The influence of Nanyang Hanting is really awesome!"
"Three warriors have a great competition. This time, you will be lucky."
"There is no shortage of cavalry commanders this time."
"Haha! The rhythm of taking off!"
"..."
Liu Bian was astonished and looked up at the racecourse, trying to find the finalists: "Wen Ruo, where are the finalists?"
Xun You raised his hand and pointed not far away: "Your Majesty, they are making final preparations there. We have indeed selected many generals this time, especially these two, whose archery skills are even more superb."
"oh?"
Liu Bian couldn't help but wonder: "Which two?"
Xun or replied: "Taishici, Huang Zhong!"
really!
It’s exactly what Liu Bian thought: “Which one do you think you’re more optimistic about?”
Xun or Nian Xu said: "Taishici is young and has a bright future, but his temperament still needs to be tempered. He can be a general and charge into battle, but Huang Zhong is not."
"This person..."
Xun You took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and then gave his evaluation: "Although this man is older, his archery skills are not inferior to those of his juniors. The most important thing is that he is well versed in the art of war, acts calmly, and can be a commander-in-chief."
"oh?"
Liu Bian couldn't help but be curious and asked tentatively: "Have you investigated this person?"
"That's right!"
Xun You nodded affirmatively, turned back to the eucalyptus, took out the letter, and forwarded it to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this is sent here as a courtesy. It is unimaginable that there is such a strong general hidden in Nanyang."
Liu Bian took the letter and started browsing it.
The above is clearly Huang Zhong’s resume.
At the age of eighteen, he showed his prominence in Nanyang, where he followed the army to kill big thieves;
When he was twenty-two years old, there were bandits in Jiangxia. Huang Zhong followed the army to suppress the bandits and was promoted to Army Sima for his meritorious service.
...
When he was thirty years old, Xianbei invaded three sides, and Huang Zhong followed the army to fight.
When he was thirty-one years old, the Wuhu barbarians rebelled against the Han and numbered tens of thousands of people. Huang Zhong fought with the army and achieved numerous military exploits.
...
At the age of thirty-four, bandits in Cangwu and Guiyang rebelled. Huang Zhong participated in the battle and was promoted to captain;
...
Huh?
Liu Bian frowned and couldn't help but wonder: "Where is the back? Why is there no more behind?"
Xun You said softly: "A few years ago, Huang Zhong's only son was seriously ill, so he stayed in Nanyang to take care of the child. Since then, he has not joined the army. When the Yellow Turbans were raging in Nanyang, Huang Zhong also performed outstandingly, but he refused to serve as an official.
"
"Or is it because of the children?"
Xun Oren nodded: "That's right! Wei Chen believes that if it weren't for the dragging down of his children, Huang Zhong would never lose to Sun Jian with his ability and his military exploits over the years."
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded: "It's indeed possible! So what's going on with him now, and where is the child?"
Xun You sighed: "Three years ago, Huang Zhong's only son Huang Xu unfortunately passed away. Huang Zhong has been in a state of depression since then. It took him three years to gradually get over the pain of losing his son."
"As for this time..."
Xun You took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "He was recommended by the county magistrate Zhong Yao. In the preliminary competition, he won the first place and defeated all the heroes with his skill of killing two birds with one stone."
"In the semi-finals, Lu Bu, Tai Shici and others competed secretly, using techniques that missed both arrows one after another. Lu Bu and Huang Zhong even hit the target with their last arrow, a hundred steps away."
"His Majesty."
Xun You couldn't hide the joy on his face: "This final will definitely be very exciting. As far as Wei Chen knows, Taishi Ci, Lu Bu, and Huang Zhong are the most popular generals."
"Especially the veteran Huang Zhong, who is actually as good as Lu Bu in archery. The final showdown between these three will surely be a feast for your eyes."
In the battle with Lu Bu, when the Military Advisor Alliance introduced Lu Bu's martial arts, they mentioned that the halberd shooting at the gate was real, and also mentioned that Tai Shici's archery skills were extremely high.
Liu Bian really didn't expect it.
Now, the three of them, Lu Bu, Tai Shi Ci, and Huang Zhong, unexpectedly collided with each other without warning, and even competed together for the championship of the cavalry competition!
rare!
It’s so rare!
Liu Bian was filled with excitement and turned to glance at Xun Yue: "Wen Ruo, can the difficulty of the finals be upgraded?"
Xun You bowed his head and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, it has been upgraded."
Originally, Liu Bian gave two different competition plans based on the difficulty coefficient.
If the contestants can complete both the preliminary round and the semi-finals, the difficulty coefficient will be adjusted in the final plan and the difficulty will be appropriately increased. Only in this way can the champion be determined.
"good!"
Liu Bian was looking forward to it more and more: "When can we start?"
Xun You said softly: "We are currently solving the problem of differences in war horses."
"War horse?"
"kindness."
Liu Bian pondered for a moment: "But is it because Lu Bu's red tug horse is too fast?"
Xun You nodded: "That's right! Lu Bu's red tug horse has an advantage, which caused other generals to be dissatisfied. After all, we calculate the results based on the time it takes to complete all equestrian actions."
"Lu Bu's red toad horse is fast and naturally has the advantage. In the preliminary and semi-finals, he has always been at the top, far behind the second place. The red toad horse played a key role."
Equestrian competition.
This war horse indeed has a great influence.
Especially the fast war horses have an absolute advantage.
Liu Bian asked tentatively: "What's the difficulty?"
"Others are okay."
"but......"
Xun You took a deep breath and said softly: "In the second level, the top three need to play together. If the quality of the horses is too poor, it will inevitably affect their performance."
"kindness."
Liu Bian deeply agreed and asked tentatively: "Whose war horse has any objection?"
Xun or Yi Yi said: "Veteran Huang Zhong!"
"Huang Zhong?"
Liu Bian really wanted to see his performance, so he made a decisive decision: "In this way, I will temporarily give my red horse to him to ride, and then return it after the game is over."
"ah?"
Xun You was stunned for a moment: "Your Majesty, what are you..."
Before Xun He could finish speaking, Liu Bian interrupted directly: "It doesn't matter, tell Huang Zhong that if he can come out on top, I will reward him with a thousand-mile horse, and the quality will not be worse than my red horse."
Xun or raised his hands: "Here."
Immediately.
He bowed and stepped back, telling his attendants to go and deliver the order.
Not long after, the attendant returned to report.
Xun or bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, we can start the game at any time."
Liu Bian stood up, walked straight to the gong, picked up the bronze hammer and said, "I announce that the final of the cavalry competition has officially begun!"
clang-!
A crisp golden sound sounded.
Immediately, hundreds of contestants below shouted in unison:
"Long live! Long live! Long live!"
At the same time, twenty golden drums sounded in the audience, which instantly pushed the enthusiasm for the final to its peak.
Liu Bian stood at the forefront of the captain's platform, staring at the track. asxs. The young captain asked: "Who is that?"
Xun You smiled and said: "He is Sun Ce, Sun Jian's son. He is really a great general."
"Is he Sun Ce?"
The name of the Little Overlord is like thunder.
Unexpectedly.
He actually appeared in front of Liu Bian like this, which was really exciting: "I want to see what his skills are like."
Xun or was extremely confident: "Your Majesty, rest assured, those who can reach the finals are definitely not those who have gained fame in vain."
clang!
The three drums are completed.
Accompanied by a crisp gong sound.
But see...
Sun Ce clamped his horse's belly tightly, tightened the reins quickly, and when he sat down, the horse suddenly raised its front hooves, raised its head and neighed, and then like a black lightning bolt, it rushed out and broke into the track.
The first half of the track is mainly about riding skills, the middle half is about close-range equestrian actions such as slashing, and the second half is about riding and shooting and other subjects that really test kung fu.
Sun Ce charged forward with his horse, passing through the straight road at the fastest speed. Then his speed slowed down slightly, and he tilted his body at an angle with the horse, completing the roundabout of the curve and entering the undulating hilly section.
At this stage, Sun Ce's speed dropped significantly, and it became more difficult to control the horse. There were two or three ups and downs in a row. Although he was able to get over it successfully, it took a long time.
Sun Ce, who was born in the south of the Yangtze River, is brave and good at fighting, but he is still slightly inferior in riding skills. However, he is only 16 years old this year. He knows where he is lacking and has time to make up for it.
Therefore, Liu Bian not only did not dislike him, but was thankful for it. Otherwise, once Sun Ce was finalized, it would not be as easy as he imagined to be promoted.
Cross the hilly area and enter the obstacle course.
Starting from the trip rope, which was only a foot high, to the antlers of medium height, and finally the horse-rejection, Sun Ce overcame them all without slowing down at all, which shows his equestrian ability.
Even Liu Bian himself couldn't help but praise: "He is indeed the son of Jiangdong Menghu. As a southerner, his riding skills are indeed very good."
"That's right!"
Xun You took a deep breath and agreed: "Sun Ce is the only person from the south of the Yangtze River who entered the finals. I heard that Sun Jian bought this black horse for him from Liangzhou at a high price, specifically for him.
Develop his riding skills."
call-!
Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief: "Wen Tai is determined."
Xun You nodded: "That's right!"
While the two were chatting, Sun Ce entered the middle half.
But see...
Sun Ce held the horse spear in one hand and the Huanshou sword in the other, using only two legs to control the horse. Scarecrows far and near along the way were all poked by it and fell to the ground.
At the same time, more than ten soldiers on both sides of the track, holding sandbags, threw them at Sun Ce one after another, simulating an arrow attack. As their horses passed by, a line of white ash appeared behind Sun Ce.
This means!
In the middle section, Sun Ce hit an arrow.
In fact, Sun Ce had performed very well and only hit one arrow.
In an actual combat situation, even if you rush into a camp with enemies on all sides, it may not be so difficult. After all, there is no obstacle to the simulated archers on both sides.
"well-!"
Liu Bian sighed and said softly: "It's a pity that I hit an arrow."
Xun or Nianxu smiled: "Your Majesty, this is the highest level of difficulty. There were only six people before, but now there are twelve people. Even Lu Bu and others said that actual combat is not as difficult as our competition."
“Very good.”
Liu Bian didn't notice any difference at all, but was very satisfied with it: "I would rather let them bleed and shed tears in training than let them die on the battlefield!"
Xun You bowed and held his hands in his hands: "Your Majesty has good intentions, I admire you."
Liu Bian waved his hand and stared at Sun Ce: "In the second half, I want to see how Sun Ce's riding and shooting skills are."
Looking far ahead.
But see...
Sun Ce twisted his bow and set an arrow, and shot one after another. The fixed arrow targets in front of him were easily hit by Sun Ce.
The resulting moving target can be fast or slow.
Sun Ce was calm and continued to twist his bow and arrow.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two arrows missed, and all the others hit.
Thump!
The last bird came out of the cage and flew towards the sky.
Sun Ce hurriedly changed his bow, put his feather arrow on the string, and while stretching the full moon, he kept adjusting his breathing and aimed at the bird.
Saw it!
Heartfelt!
Arrived!
Whoosh!
The arrow whistled like a shooting star.
In normal times, Sun Ce would not be under any pressure at all, let alone a bird that had just taken flight, even a wild goose high in the sky.
Unfortunately, the continuous shooting of arrows in the first half caused a great loss of Sun Ce's arm strength.
But now that the one-stone weak bow was exchanged for the two-stone strong bow, Sun Ce's arm strength was really overwhelmed.
The arrow flew past the bird's body, but failed to shoot it down.
Hurry—!
Sun Ce reined in his horse, his eyebrows furrowed sharply, and his arrogant heart was shocked.
You must know that before participating in this competition, Sun Ce had absolute confidence in his own strength. He always came back with a full load when going hunting, and was nicknamed "Little Overlord".
but......
After this big competition.
He truly realized that there were thousands of people stronger than him, but the young man still had to work hard to live up to his reputation as the overlord.
"Sun Ce, the whole process took 462 breaths. He hit 10 out of 10 fixed targets and 80 out of 10 moving targets. He was hit by an arrow in the back and missed the bird."
Roar! Roar! Roar!
Hoho—!
A low roar sounded in the wilderness.
This is when all the soldiers expressed their admiration and congratulations to Sun Ce.
Next, it’s Han Dang.
...
"Han Dang, the whole process took 443 breaths. He hit 10 out of 10 fixed targets and 7 out of 10 moving targets. He hit one arrow each in the back and left shoulder, but missed the bird."
...
"Cao Xing, the whole process took 486 breaths. He hit all the fixed targets out of ten, hit the moving target nine out of ten, hit two arrows on his back, one arrow each on his chest, and one on his left shoulder, but missed the bird."
...
"Chen arrived. The whole process took 428 breaths. I hit 10 out of 10 fixed targets and 10 out of 10 moving targets. I got one arrow in the back and missed the bird."
...
"Hou Cheng..."
...
Without comparison, there is no harm.
Liu Bian originally thought that Sun Ce was injured in the first game, but he didn't expect that among the next players, except for Chen Dao's outstanding performance, none of them satisfied him.
"Looking at it this way, Sun Ce is indeed very good."
Even Liu Bian himself couldn't help but nod in praise.
"Your Majesty, don't be anxious."
Xun You smiled indifferently and glanced across the battlefield, looking at the next fighter: "Next, Taishi Ci from the East will fight. Maybe he can shoot the last bird."
"oh?"
Liu Bian's eyes immediately focused on Taishi Ci: "I want to see how Taishi Ci's archery skills are from the east. Is he as strong as Wen Ruo said?"
Xun or was extremely certain: "Your Majesty will not be disappointed."
clang-!
There was a crisp gong sound.
The next second, Taishi Ci finally moved.
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