In the spring of the second year of Zhao Houyong, according to the past practice of Zhao State, all officials who were above 100 stones, except for those who stayed behind and those who were on the side, everyone else had to participate in the spring hunt. Seeing that the hunting trip was approaching, the courtiers of Zhao State were also busy. This hunt is not only to master survival skills, but also a military ceremony, and a comprehensive drill for military training. It is also the first grand ceremony held since Zhao Yong succeeded the monarch, which can be described as the top priority, and it must not be sloppy at all.

Not only that, but the planning of the hunting route and many cumbersome ceremonies, as well as the arrangements for the ministers, and the people left behind in the national capital, etc., are all problems that need to be solved. Although, as early as a few months ago, this big event was being planned. But this matter is the top priority after the beginning of the year, so I have to think carefully. In order to be foolproof, so that you can be satisfied, the plan is constantly changed and revised.

According to the Zhou rites, the king hunted in four seasons. They are called spring search, summer seedlings, autumn hunting, and winter hunting. Spring is the multiplication of all things, and it is not permissible to kill indiscriminately. Therefore, the meaning of spring search is to search and hunt for rare and exotic beasts that are not pregnant. The king practiced spring hunting, one is to thank God for his blessings and blessings, and pray for the New Year; Second, it warns future generations to always keep in mind the cultural and martial arts of the ancestors of the past dynasties, and stimulate the martial arts of contemporary monarchs; The third rule is to control biological populations and maintain the ecological balance of nature.

After several days of discussion among the ministers, Zhao Bao was the best candidate for the people left behind in the national capital. As for the safety of the monarch and his ministers during the hunting period, it was the responsibility of General Lou of Handan. Fu Ding took the prepared plan to Xiangbang for review, and asked him to get his best idea. Zhao Bao took the plan, observed it carefully, and said: "Okay, this plan, Fu Ding, you did a good job." ”

Fu Ding, humble in words, "Xie Xiangbang praised." ”

Zhao Bao, putting the copywriting aside, said in a deep voice: "But there is one that needs to be corrected." ”

Fu Ding raised his eyebrows, this plan has been discussed by many parties and considered in all aspects, there should be no problems. Since Xiangbang said that there was a place that needed to be corrected, he took the copywriting and read it, and he didn't feel that there was anything wrong, so he asked: "Please show Xiangbang, so that I can go back and correct it, and then ask Xiangbang to take a look." ”

"It's not a big deal. That is, the people who stayed in the national capital are not other candidates. Zhao Bao said with a smile: "The last time I participated in the hunting ceremony was five years ago. In the past few years, I have lived in Handan, busy with national affairs, and I don't know if my bow and horse riding and archery have regressed. As a Zhao athlete, how can you forget your roots. ”

Fu Ding, understand the meaning of Xiangbang. Xiangbang means that he does not want to stay in the national capital and wants to participate in the hunt. But staying in the national capital needs a person who is highly respected and respected by the king. After thinking about it, there is no other suitable candidate except Xiangbang, "The national capital, the lifeblood of the country, is within the Xiangbang, both serving the public and being comprehensive." Please work hard and don't postpone. ”

Zhao Bao, thinking for a moment, shook his head, and sighed: "Only so." ”

Seeing that Xiangbang no longer had any objections, Fu Ding asked: "I will enter the palace immediately and present this copy to the king." ”

Zhao Bao nodded and said, "Go ahead!" ”

Fu Ding, walking into the palace, presented the prepared plan.

Zhao Yong picked up the copy, looked at it, and said with a smile: "Lord Fuding, you handed over the important task of staying in the national capital to Xiangbang, and Xiangbang has something to say." ”

Fu Ding said with a wry smile: "Xiangbang said that he could hand over the task of staying in the national capital to others." Xiangbang also said that he had not participated in the hunting ceremony for many years, and he was afraid that he would abandon the archery and horse archery. As a Zhao athlete, how can you forget your roots. ”

Zhao Yong handed the copywriter to Sima Wangzu and said with a wicked smile: "Look, what did the widow say?" ”

Sima Wangzu took the copy, took a quick look at it, and said with a smile: "Lord Fuding, has Xiangbang seen this copywriting of yours?" ”

Fu Ding replied, "Xiangbang has seen it." ”

"Xiangbang, there are objections."

Fu Ding shook his head and said, "Xiangbang also agreed." ”

"The widow, I thought that Lord Xiangbang would refuse to accept it." Zhao Yong, seeing that there was a smile on the corner of Fu Ding's lips, it must have been what he said, "What method did you use to subdue Xiangbang." Tell me about it, and listen to it. ”

Fu Ding, looking up at the king, "The minister said a lot of compliments. ”

Zhao Yong was stunned for a moment, then understood, stared at him with bad eyes, and said, "Thank you so much." ”

"Handan has a state, a widow, can you go out of the palace with peace of mind and play for a while?"

When Fu Ding heard this, he was stunned for a while, and instantly understood that Zhao Jun ordered him to be responsible for arranging the hunt, which turned out to be the case. Fu Ding sighed, and secretly smiled bitterly in his heart: "It's bitter! ”

The hunting season has arrived, and many people are standing on both sides of the streets of Handan. In order to catch a glimpse of the new monarch, they came to the street very early and chose the best location to wait, regardless of the wind and rain. Zhao Bao prepared fine wine and led the courtiers who stayed in Handan to see off the king.

A waiter said, "Yu Xiangbang, the monarch has arrived." ”

Xiangbang said to everyone, "Let's go together to greet the king." ”

Everyone said in unison: "No." ”

Zhao Yong sat in the car, waving to the people on both sides of the street while receiving congratulatory messages from the people. Seeing such a large formation, Mu Jian looked at Sima Wang's clan and said with a smile: "Wang's clan, look at it, there are many people standing on both sides of the street. Your Majesty, but the scenery is in all directions! ”

Sima Wang's clan also said: "Who made us kings, deeply loved by the people." ”

Zhao Yong heard their conversation, grinned, and said softly: "For you, the widow is beautiful. You know the afflictions of the hearts of the widows. ”

Mu Jian glanced at him and said, "Your Majesty, you have fun in your heart!" ”

Sima Wangzu also said: "Your Majesty, I haven't seen you suffer at all." ”

Zhao Yong said in a tone that was not easy for others to notice: "In order to maintain the etiquette of the monarch, I will not be disturbed by the old guy and the master of ceremonies." From the time he left the palace to the present, so many people have watched it, and the widow has not dared to be polite. At this moment, the widow's shoulders were so sore, and his whole body was numb. ”

"Your Majesty, you answered that sentence." Mu Jian teased: "If you want to be prominent and rich in front of people, you must first learn to suffer." ”

"You..." Zhao Yong's expression changed slightly.

Sima Wangzu gave a look and said, "Your Majesty, everyone is watching and smiling." ”

Zhao Yong laughed at him twice, laughing very reluctantly.

Zhao Yong saw Xiangbang leading the people left behind and waiting on the side of the road. So, he ordered someone to stop the carriage, "Xiangbang, you see off the widow, the widow is very happy." However, you don't have to arrange such a big formation, send off the widow! ”

Zhao Bao looked around, the people standing here were all people left behind. The king hunts, as a courtier, how can he not send it off in person. Zhao Bao is a smart person, and he quickly understood that what the king said was something else, and hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, the people were not arranged by me. ”

"You didn't arrange it." Zhao Yong was taken aback when he heard this. He thought that all this he saw with his own eyes was deliberately arranged by Xiangbang.

Zhao Bao was also a little vague, he saw that many people voluntarily came to see off the king, and there were thousands of empty alleys in Handan. How many years ago was this phenomenon? In order to avoid accidents, Xiangbang specially ordered people to transfer a lot of soldiers to maintain order and ensure the smooth travel of the king, "The king said, don't disturb the people." How dare I disobey the will of the king. ”

Zhao Yong thought to himself, if it wasn't him, who would it be? It is difficult that the people recognize him as the young monarch.

"Your Majesty, please drink this bottle." Zhao Bao saw that the hour was not early, so he ordered the maid to present the wine, and said with a smile: "Minister, I wish you to capture more spirit beasts." ”

Zhao Yong, holding the wine bottle, faced everyone, and entrusted: "During the time when the widow is not in the national capital, please work hard for all things in the country." ”

"Minister, live up to the king's trust." The crowd replied in unison.

Zhao Bao stepped aside, made a way, bowed and saluted, and said, "Congratulations to your lord." ”

"Ministers, send your lordship." Other remaining ministers seconded the motion.

Zhao Yong nodded and boarded the carriage. Press your right hand forward.

Han Zhong shouted, "Let's go." ”

Colorful flags are unfurled, Jing flags cover the sky, and the mighty people and horses are marching towards the hunting destination Beishan. Beishan is fifty miles away from Handan, and it only takes half a day to travel according to the heavy weekly rituals, but it takes one day. Before the sun sets, the hunting party arrives at the foot of the North Mountain. The cyclist conveyed instructions to the battalions to set up camp.

After the dinner, Zhao Yong returned to the tent and went to bed early. Wait to nourish the spirit, and shoot more spirit animals tomorrow.

The next day, just after the three-way drum sounded.

Han Zhong, standing outside the monarch's tent, raised his voice and shouted: "Your Majesty, arrive." ”

Zhao Yong walked out of the tent.

The ministers said in unison: "Meet the king." ”

Zhao Yong, facing the people who were all dressed and armed, raised his hand and said, "Get up." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Today, Zhao Yong is wearing a suit of armor, a jade crown and a bundle of hair, and under the background of the sun, he is becoming more and more wise and martial. Under the guidance of the central official Mu Jian, Zhao Yong calmly boarded the carriage and held a hunting ceremony. The drums sounded loudly, and Sima Wangzu walked over with his bow and arrow in both hands.

Zhao Yong took the bow and arrow and took out an arrow. A full moon was pulled, and with a whoosh, the arrows flew away with the sound and flew high into the sky. Zhao Yong raised the big bow, faced the soldiers, and said, "Hunting, officially begin." ”

The sound of drums thundered, the soldiers shouted, and the sound of the mountains and tsunamis echoed in the mountains and valleys for a long time. Beishan is a forbidden place for the Zhao family's garden, and ordinary people are not allowed to approach. This mountain stretches for hundreds of miles, the mountains are high and densely forested, the roads are rugged, and there are few traces of human beings. Therefore, many birds and animals are bred and gathered here. Because the drums were played loudly, the soldiers shouted, and the birds and beasts in the forest fled in all directions.

Zhao Yong saw everyone and rushed to the dense forest to catch wild things. And his uncle Gongzi Cheng was full of decadence, sitting in his position peacefully, without any trace of moving. Zhao Yong asked, "Uncle, don't you go and catch wild things, move your muscles and bones." ”

Gongzicheng coughed and said, "I'm old and don't have that energy." Leave it to you young people to catch wild things. Your Majesty, if there is nothing else to command, please allow me to return to the tent and rest. ”

Zhao Yong saw that his uncle's body was indeed not very good, and agreed: "Uncle, please take care of yourself." ”

Gongzi Cheng was not polite, got up and walked to his tent.

Zhao Yong turned his head and said to Sima Wang, "Wang, how about you and I enter the dense forest and hunt some wild things." ”

Sima Wangzu had already had this intention in his heart, and said happily when he heard this: "Okay." ”

Zhao Yong's expression was radiant, and he said arrogantly: "Today, let's try to see who has captured more wild things." ”

Mu Jian interjected: "Wang clan, the archery skills of the king are very powerful. Plus, with the help of me and Captain Tu Du, you might as well admit defeat as soon as possible! ”

Mu Jian's words reminded Sima Wang's clan that if someone helped Junshang, he would definitely lose, "Junshang, the competition must be fair, you are not allowed to find a helper." ”

"Your Majesty, you can't promise him." Mu Jian objected.

Zhao Yong also felt that Sima Wang's words were reasonable, and the competition should be fair, how could he win without martial arts, "Mu Jian, what the Wang clan said is reasonable." The wild things that you have caught are not counted on the heads of the widows. Today, the widow wants to convince him of losing. ”

Seeing Mu Jian's depressed face, Sima Wang gloated: "Some people don't look happy." ”

Tu Yi was shocked when he heard that the king was going to enter the dense forest to hunt. The mountains here are high and dense, and there are many fierce beasts, if you hurt the king, it will not be good. At that moment, he blocked their way and said: "Your Majesty, you are the king of a country, how can you enter the dense forest and personally venture into danger. ”

Zhao Yong pointed to the dense forest in front of him, "Tu Duwei, if you don't enter the dense forest, how can you capture wild things and distinguish them from the wang clan." ”

"If the king wants to divide the victory or defeat with the Sima Wang clan, it is not difficult."

"Oh, you say."

"I ordered the guards to drive out the wild creatures that were hiding in the forest. Whoever shoots more wild objects between the king and the Sima Wang clan wins. ”

"Tu Duwei's good idea." Mu Jian followed Tu Yi's words and said: "The dense forest road is rugged and difficult, there are many mosquitoes, if you encounter jackals, tigers and leopards, it will not be good." Tu Duwei's idea is both safe and thoughtful. Wangshi, what do you think? ”

"This..."Sima Wangzu glanced up at Zhao Yong, and then focused his gaze on Tu Yi, "Just according to Tu Duwei's words." ”

Tu Yi saw that Sima Wangzu understood his intentions, and seeing that the monarch did not speak, he arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I will arrange it." ”

"Wait." Zhao Yong stopped Tu Yi from leaving, and said with a heavy face: "Tu Duwei, you want to be widowed and enjoy the success." If the widow depends on you, how much pleasure can it be to catch as many wild things? ”

Tu Duwei was originally worried about the safety of the monarch, however, instead of persuading the monarch, he stimulated the fighting spirit in the king's heart. At this moment, seeing that the king misunderstood his mind, he hurriedly defended himself. But he was a rough man, and he held back for a long time before he came up with a sentence and said, "Your Majesty, I didn't mean that." ”

"Your Majesty, I also think that Captain Tu Duwei's idea is very good." Mu Jian tried to relieve Tu Yi.

"I don't understand what you're thinking." Zhao Yong glanced at Sima Wang's family, then stared at the two of them, and said solemnly: "Even if the road ahead is bumpy, the widow has to go through it." If you are afraid to come forward because of jackals, tigers and leopards. In the future, how should the widow govern the country and revitalize the Zhao State. ”

"Your Majesty..."Tu Yi also wanted to dissuade him.

Zhao Yong cut off and said, "Tu Duwei, don't worry!" The widow promised you not to go deep into the forest. ”

The matter has come to this point, no matter what Tu Yi says, the monarch will not listen. So, he summoned a few reliable guards and told them to protect the king's safety every step of the way. Mu Jian was just about to open his mouth to plead, but Zhao Yong held back a look. At the moment, Tu Yi was not obstructing, Zhao Yong secretly glanced at the Sima Wang clan and rushed towards the direction of the dense forest.