Chu Qing didn't know whether Xibu would really go and report the news, and he suspected that Sheng Zhaojun didn't know either.
But these are not important anymore, because the leader of the Xibei gave Sheng Zhaojun a slap in the face and left the table angrily.
This leader is a young man, only in his twenties, and the tribe is not big. There are only about a thousand young and old men combined. As a young man, he is a bit arrogant.
Sheng Zhaojun didn't like the arrogant prairie people. He suspected that this kid might be tipping off the news.
He should take good care of his memory and save himself from suffering in the next life.
In fact, this matter has little to do with Chu Qing, nor does it have much to do with the wolf-catching army, but there are more than 4,000 people in the Shencao Department, and every one of them counts, whether they are Changjun or Liang people, they no longer distinguish between nationalities, they are iron
If you want to hang out with Sheng Zhaojun, beating up a Xibu is more than enough.
Chu Qing had his own plan and would definitely go into battle together in the future. It would be better if both parties cooperated in advance. Another reason was that he wanted to see what Xu Xiaopao was thinking, so Liu Ye also went.
Chu Qing's order is very straightforward. If Xu Xiaopao takes the opportunity to "elope" with Mu Hua, then the old soldier will break Xu Xiaopao's legs and bring him back. As for Mu Hua, just kill him. There is no big problem now.
It’s valuable.
After Liu Ye took his people to the Divine Grass Department and met with Sheng Zhaojun's younger brothers, Chu Qing also started the first trial.
Chu Qing deceived Xu Xiaopao and also deceived Mu Hua.
He was not prepared to let Xu Xiaopao participate in the trial, at least until he failed, he would not let Xu Xiaopao participate.
If he fails, Xu Xiaopao can serve as a substitute. As for whether these chiefs and leaders will agree to two Han people participating in the trial in the short term, it is not something he should consider. Let Muhua find a way on her own.
Chu Qing was very sure, not to mention anything else, but Mu Hua was an expert in dealing with Liang Ren. As long as she wanted to, she could definitely give any Liang Ren a firm handle.
At night, dozens of bonfires were lit in the middle area of the water grass pasture.
Chu Qing is the second Han Chinese to participate in the trial in history. The last time was Sheng Zhaojun's "riding" horse trial ten years ago.
Thousands of herdsmen, the herdsmen who had been "rescued" by Chu Qing before, formed a large circle as witnesses.
Some fist-sized and strangely shaped stones were piled together.
Ba Bi, the elder of the Eagle Tribe, danced around Chu Qing with his bare arms, and sang, 唔唚唔唲嘚唔嚔嚚嚺, ugh, oh, oh, oh, oh, over and over again.
, which made Chu Qing very nervous.
Chu Qing was also bare-chested, with some unknown symbols painted on his body with sheep's blood.
It can be seen that the Liang people present respect this tradition very much, with solemn expressions in their eyes.
Elder Ba Bi finally finished dancing and retreated back into the crowd. Only Chu Qing stood in a ring of fire.
The wolf-catchers held long knives in their hands and looked alert.
In fact, everyone's worries are unnecessary. As long as Sheng Zhaojun is here, no herdsman will dare to show hostility to the Han people, unless he will die tomorrow from terminal cancer.
A howl of wolves came from a distance.
Chu Qing was slightly confused.
Just now Sheng Zhaojun told him that the spirit wolf of the Eagle Tribe was a cub, but hearing this cry, it didn't sound like an underage cub.
If Sheng Zhaojun hadn't told him this, he wouldn't have been able to participate in the Spirit Wolf Trial.
The spirit wolf was brought here, and all the people in Changsha felt a thump in their hearts.
"Is this a wolf cub?" Chu Qing was dumbfounded, turned his head and looked at Sheng Zhaojun in the distance.
The "Spirit Wolf" bared its sharp fangs and spit out its blood-red tongue. It was brought to Chu Qing by the members of the Eagle Tribe. Its hind legs were slightly bent and its front legs were stretched forward, as if ready to pounce at any time.
, two eyes emitted a faint fierce light.
These things don't matter, the main thing is the physique. If this spiritual wolf is a cub, then it must be an overdeveloped cub, with thick limbs and fierce eyes, ready to choose and devour anyone at any time.
The friends next to him also realized that something was wrong and hesitated whether to stop him. They all looked at Sheng Zhaojun.
Sheng Zhaojun loudly questioned Elder Ba Bi, but the latter replied slowly and calmly.
The two communicated for a moment, and Sheng Zhaojun showed an expression of relief on his face. Just when he was about to explain to Chu Qing loudly, Elder Babi stopped him, and the other chiefs also babbled.
The man from the Eagle tribe who was holding the wolf was a burly man. He kept comforting the restless "spirit wolf", and finally made a gesture of raising his palms and pressing down. The spirit wolf actually sat down and met a well-behaved domesticated animal.
Like a dog, he just sat down.
The man chirped a lot at Chu Qing again, then turned and left.
But as soon as the man left, the eyes of the spirit wolf squatting in front of Chu Qing once again erupted with fierce light.
Chu Qing was trembling a little. Not only was he bare-handed, he was also bare-chested. If he was knocked down and this beast took a bite out of his neck, the Chu family would definitely be devastated.
Fu San had already grabbed a flying knife in his hand and was ready to intervene at any time. The other veterans were anxious and were waiting for Chu Qing's instructions.
Chu Qing's forehead was already covered with sweat.
Not only the Eagle Tribe, many tribes on the grassland have the same traditions and the same trials. Just like the spirit wolf of the Eagle Tribe, there are dozens of other tribes on the grassland, large and small, who also respect this custom.
, if you can pass, you can gain the respect and even surrender of these tribes.
"Done." Chu Qing gritted his teeth, bent down and picked up three wine bags on the ground.
According to custom, the wine in the three wineskins must be drunk under the watchful eye of the spirit wolf.
Chu Qing's courage came from Xiao Yi, who was drawing his bow and string in the darkness in the distance.
As long as the wolf dares to pounce, Xiao Yi and Fu San will attack at the same time.
Of course, other cool people don't know.
The wine went down his throat and Chu Qing almost spit it out.
It's like kumiss, but not exactly. The alcohol content is much higher than that of ordinary kumiss.
After draining the wine from the three wine bags, Chu Qing sat cross-legged and looked at the spirit wolf.
"It's not easy to go out and hang out. You just have to follow the procedures. Don't get serious with anyone. Do you understand me? If you do, just blink."
Chu Qing tried to communicate with the grinning spirit wolf. According to the tradition of the Eagle Tribe, he had to "communicate" with the spirit wolf.
After drinking a lot of wine, Chu Qing was still nervous. He had never learned how to train animals, and he didn't know how to communicate.
"If you mess with me, you won't end well. Calm down, calm down."
Chu Qing took a deep breath. This cross-legged posture made him very uncomfortable and was not conducive to escape, counterattack, or struggle.
The spirit wolf stood up, stuck out its scarlet tongue, and began to circle around Chu Qing.
Circle after circle, three full circles, he came to Chu Qing again, his eyes glowing with light, staring at Chu Qing closely.
Chu Qing's heart was beating wildly, and he had a premonition that he would be pushed and knocked down in the next second.
"Don't be impulsive. They are all here to run around. Brother Lang, don't be impulsive. Being impulsive is not good for either of us."
Chu Qing was extremely nervous. He wanted to give up, but when the words came to his mouth, he couldn't say them out.
Once he shouts that he wants to give up, he will become a joke on the grassland.
He didn't care that he became a joke, because no one on the grassland knew him.
But he didn't care that catching the son of Wolf Army General Chu Wensheng would become a joke on the grassland.
"Wolf Catching Army, Dad!" Chu Qing stared into the spirit wolf's eyes fiercely, pressed his eyes, and growled: "I am the son of Chu Wensheng, the general of the Wolf Catching Army. Everyone and all creatures on the grassland,
Including you, everyone should be afraid of the Wolf Catching Army and afraid of me!"
Some inexplicable things, similar to faith and persistence, made Chu Qing a little angry.
Chu Qing was still afraid, but he persisted. He waited for the spirit wolf to calm down, and then "recognized" him, forcing himself not to be afraid anymore, because he knew that creatures like wolves could smell fear.
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Chu Qing gradually forgot about the thousands of people surrounding him in the distance, forgot about the sun, moon and stars, and everything else. In his eyes, there were only those eyes, eyes with a fierce light.
The spirit wolf bent down slightly, as if he was about to pounce.
Chu Qing was still looking at those eyes. Those eyes with a fierce light seemed to have a hint of contempt. That look seemed to be saying, "You deserve it too"?
I don't know if the spirit wolf means "you deserve it too", but Chu Qing was angry.
Clenching his fists, Chu Qing growled: "What are you looking at!"
This sudden low roar caused the spirit wolf to bare its fangs.
"Look at your mother!"
The next second, Chu Qing moved.
Thousands of people, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chu Qing, so cunningly, without even thinking about it, gave the spirit wolf...a big mouth.