Chapter 482: Autumn High Hunting Strengthens Courage
The status of the Great Wall in the Chinese nation is beyond doubt, and later generations have the saying that the Great Wall is not a hero, as for those so-called experts and scholars, it is simply fart to say that the Great Wall is closed to the country and hinders the development of the Chinese nation.
The Chinese nation has been an agrarian society for thousands of years, and even in later generations, it is also a large agricultural country, and at that time there was no advanced enough technology to resist the cavalry of the nomads, and the Great Wall can be said to be the greatest feat.
The Ming Dynasty's Shenji Battalion firearms were the most advanced and powerful firearms in the world at that time, whether they were equipped at the border or on large ships, they were all deterrent weapons.
However, even so, Qi Jiguang still overhauled the city wall, built enemy platforms and turrets, etc., and did not shout to dominate the world, this is because he can see the situation clearly, and the Great Wall was built according to the situation, which is the most in line with the social situation at that time.
The Great Wall, which was built from the beginning of the Qin Emperor, reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty set up a nine-sided town, which also made the Great Wall no longer lonely, bringing popularity and prosperity.
Although the border city is lively, the foot of the Great Wall is still a reckless forest, with ancient trees towering to the sky, which is a natural barrier, and it is also the most unique hunting ground for wild people.
The sergeants went out in droves, driving out hordes of wild creatures from the woods, from stupid roe deer, to foxes scurrying around, to stalking horns, to roaring jackals, tigers and leopards.
Although the sergeants were riding horses and holding bows and arrows in their hands, they could see that this tide of wild things was terrified.
There are also many people beating gongs and drums, and they gather around from all directions in the west, and the wild things are gradually gathered in one place.
Such a grand scene made the soldiers a little frightened, not to mention Zhu Changluo, who hunted for the first time.
He also changed from the initial excitement to trembling, although teenagers are the most enthusiastic and impulsive age, but in the end they are afraid.
Zhang Shouyu looked at Zhu Changluo, saw that there was no movement here, and knew that this kid was only afraid that he was scared, but he snickered a little in his heart, patted the horse over, and said to Zhu Changluo: "Your Highness, you can start." ”
Zhu Changluo knows the rules of hunting, just like eating, His Royal Highness the prince doesn't eat the first bite, who dares to move the chopsticks first?
It's just that Zhu Changluo was scared, and he didn't come back to his senses for a while, and a mocking smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Shouyu's mouth, as if to say, whether it is fighting or hunting, it is the work of adults, and children should hide back in Beijing!
Li Mi was also a little uncomfortable when he saw Zhang Shouyu's expression, after all, Zhu Changluo was his own student, and besides, although he came here this time mainly to lure Shen Weijing out, hunting Liwei was also equally important, and nothing could be lost!
"Your Highness, open your bow."
Li Mi lowered his voice, but secretly kicked the horse as he spoke, the horse was alarmed, and Zhu Changluo came back to his senses.
He has been learning imperial archery with Li Mi for a while, although his strength is not too great, but the bow and arrows are tailor-made, Zhu Changluo took a deep breath and shot an arrow.
The golden arrow was tied to the Ming Hammer, roared out, drew a perfect arc in mid-air, and finally fell into the herd!
"Woo!"
The horn sounded, Zhang Shouyu smiled heroically, and rode out with the deputy generals around him, the sound of hooves was like thunder, and the arrows were like rain!
There is a strange thing in the Ming Dynasty, especially in the middle and late periods, civil officials can also sit on the frontier and lead troops to fight, in fact, many civil officials in the middle and late Ming Dynasty have quite good military achievements.
Zhang Shouyu is not an authentic general, and he may be cowardly, but in order to perform in front of Zhu Changluo, it is estimated that this old man is also fighting hard.
Zhu Changluo had never seen such a battle, and he was still in a trance at this time, and he was also shocked when he saw the soldiers in front of him besieging and killing their prey.
Li Mi didn't bother, because he knew that skills could be taught, temperament could be cultivated, and heart could be shaped, but courage was innate.
Zhu Changluo looked very helpless, he subconsciously threw a look of help to Li Mi's side, but obviously, Li Mi did not respond to him, just looked into the distance.
Zhu Changluo gritted his teeth, clenched the bow and arrow in his hand, lowered his head, and couldn't see his expression clearly, estimating that he was struggling in his heart, or silently persuading himself to be brave.
Yu Jitong had already gone to investigate Shen Weijing, Liu Zhibei followed Li Mi, and Li Keyi stayed by Zhu Changluo's side.
At this time, Li Mi was a little absent-minded, constantly looking behind, Liu Zhibei inevitably asked: "Are you waiting for someone?" ”
Li Mi nodded subconsciously, and after a while, he saw the two of them riding horses from behind, and Liu Zhibei's face was also a little ugly.
Because he has seen these two people, isn't it Suo Changsheng and Emmanuer who have packed up Yu Jidong well!
It's just strange that Suo Changsheng also has a big soft leather bag hanging on his chest, and for some reason, seeing this bag, Liu Zhibei felt a little cold in his back.
He is an old man, and his perception of danger is already commonplace, even when the beasts in front of him are running wildly, he has never made him feel so jealous, he is really curious, what is in that big black bag!
Needless to say, there is naturally that little Jiao in the bag!
Before leaving, Zhu Yijun once wanted to leave Xiao Jiao in the capital, after all, he had to guard the dragon vein, of course, provided that he also believed in this statement.
If Xiao Jiao is really the only luck left in the Ming Dynasty, let Li Mi rashly bring it to the border pass, if there is a mistake, will it have to damage the luck of the Ming Dynasty?
So the initial decision, of course, Xiao Jiao wanted to stay in the capital and be supported in the Taimiao.
However, this little Jiao is not something that anyone can tame, except for Li Mi, no one can feed it at all, and in desperation, Zhu Yijun can only let Li Mi take this little Jiao.
Li Mi often accompanies Zhu Changluo, and he can't always take Xiao Jiao with him all day long, so he handed Xiao Jiao to Suo Changsheng to feed.
Suo Changsheng is an expert, Li Mi took the bag and knew it, because the bag was a whole circle bigger, and it was more than twice as heavy, it can be seen that although it is only a short time, this little Jiao is also growing wildly!
Xiao Jiao is also very spiritual, and has always regarded Li Mi as a blood relative, and when he smelled Li Mi's breath at this time, he poked his head out of the bag and rubbed Li Mi affectionately.
Li Mi smiled and stroked Xiao Jiao's head, but Liu Zhibei and Li Keyi saw it for the first time, they have walked the rivers and lakes all year round, and they have also seen a lot of knowledge, but they have never seen such a strange thing!
At this time, Xiao Jiao is different from the past, there is a small single horn on his head, and the scales on his body are tough and dense, exuding a gorgeous luster, like a piece of tortoiseshell polished!
"It's a dragon!"
Liu Zhibei and Li Keyi glanced at each other, and they were also shocked, who would have thought that Li Mi would have such a thing!
Zhu Changluo saw this little Jiao, but he suddenly raised his head, as if he was instantly infused with endless power!
In addition to Li Mi, the first person Xiao Jiao was close to was Zhu Changluo, although he was a little cold to Zhu Changluo, Xiao Jiao would not reject Zhu Changluo like he did to others.
Zhu Changluo knows best how terrifying this little Jiao is, with this little Jiao by his side, what beast dares to violate him!
He seemed to dispel all his timidity, and his whole person came to life, and he said to Li Mi: "Sir......"
Li Mi also smiled: "Now you are relieved?" ”
"Hmm!" Zhu Changluo nodded vigorously, and then rode out, as if he had changed a person!
Li Mi took Xiao Jiao and chased after him, and the honor guard also roared out, and Zhu Changluo finally showed off the skills he had learned at this time!
After all, he is a child of twelve or thirteen, not to mention that he is still a royal family in the palace, so the soldiers don't have much hope for him.
However, at this time, they realized that Zhu Changluo was also skilled in arching horses!
In the history of the Ming Dynasty, except for Taizu Chengzu who established meritorious service on horseback, few other emperors went into battle in person, Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji followed Zhu Di to conquer Mongolia, etc., in addition, it was Ming Yingzong who had suffered the shame of civil forts.
For Ming Yingzong, no matter how later generations evaluate him, he can get a temple name of "Ying" after his death, which is enough to explain a lot of problems.
After this, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty rarely went into battle in person, during which there was a Ming Wuzong Zhu Houzhao, who proclaimed himself a general at every turn, but he was all nonsense, and handed over the government to Liu Jin, one of the "Eight Tigers", which made Liu Jin powerful, and was even rumored to be the "emperor", and Zhu Houzhao was "sitting on the emperor".
Although the Wanli Emperor can be called a martial art, there was Zhang Juzheng's reform in the early stage, and there were three major expeditions later, at this time Li Rusong had just quelled the rebellion in Gansu, but the Wanli Emperor lived in the inner palace, and the last dynasty was lazy, and he was more inclined to fight his own war.
Maybe this is also the reason why the sergeants don't think much of Zhu Changluo, but he still dares to propose a hunt, but he still has some courage.
However, at this time, they saw Zhu Changluo galloping on his horse, bending his bow and shooting arrows, but he was no longer cowardly at all, but majestic, it was really the courage of a young hero, the honor guard broke out bursts of applause, and the sergeants were also greatly encouraged.
Seeing this, Zhang Shouyu also frowned a little, he was just making a show, the real hunt was the sergeants under his hands, but at this time, Zhu Changluo also blended in, and the soldiers shouted to shake the sky, which really lifted the majesty!
Zhang Shouyu gritted his teeth and said to the people beside him: "His Royal Highness the prince still hasn't hunted, and he hasn't driven all the wild things over there!" ”
The generals got the order, thinking that Zhang Shouyu was trying to boost the prestige of His Royal Highness the prince, so they poured out of the nest and drove all the prey to Zhu Changluo's side.
After the prey was frightened, it was extremely crazy, and after being driven away, it rushed towards Zhu Changluo's side like a tide!
The honor guard was scattered almost instantly, and at this time, a cheetah burst out of nowhere, like black lightning, and actually pounced towards Zhu Changluo!
Everyone was also horrified, and they shot one after another, and the arrows rained down, but the cheetah was like a needle, constantly rolling and dodging, but it was unscathed, and continued to bite Zhu Changluo!
Zhu Changluo was a little tender in the end, and what was even worse was that the horse under his seat was also frightened, and he stood up, and immediately threw Zhu Changluo off the horse!
"Your Highness!" Everyone rushed forward to save him, but the cheetah had already pounced in front of Zhu Changluo!
"Oops!" At this time, even Zhang Shouyu's heart is like ashes, I'm afraid that this time I will get rid of it! Before the hunt, they would let the experienced old hunters keep the jackals, tigers and leopards out, or shoot them first, who would have thought that there would be such a beast out of it!
Because the cheetah is too fast and too close to Zhu Changluo, no one is sure that he can shoot the cheetah, throwing a mouse bogey, where does anyone dare to release arrows!
But if you don't release the arrows, you can't watch His Royal Highness the prince being bitten to death by a cheetah!
The soldiers were in a mess, the beasts were also out of control, the scene was suddenly chaotic, some people rolled the saddle and dismounted, drew knives to Zhu Changluo's side to rescue, but after all, it was too late!