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The capture of Rouran Khan made Gu Zang, who already had a bit of a festive atmosphere, a little more festive and lively.

The streets and alleys are full of people talking about Hami and Rouran, everyone gathers together to talk loudly, and the national pride is overflowing.

It's not that the people understand and value Rouran, but the strong country mentality reflected in it is only in the people of a big country.

The fact that the people can actively participate in the discussion of current affairs is also related to the well-developed newspaper industry in Hexi.

Recently, the newspapers have been full of articles related to the Hami victory and the Rouran tribe.

Various newspapers have devoted large chapters to praising the wisdom and martial arts of Dadu and congratulating the Hexi Army on its series of victories.

Although this is inseparable from the interference and organization of the government, no one is stupid enough to openly oppose it at this time.

Otherwise, don't say that the government can't spare you, I'm afraid you will be drowned by ordinary people spitting stars.

For most ordinary people, it is the protector of the capital who brings them a happy life, just like the god in their hearts.

However, not everyone was happy, and Gao Hu and Fu Mo's frowns were very incongruous with the current atmosphere.

On the same day, I met with Dadu Hu in the racecourse, and after returning, Gao and Fu studied carefully for a long time, but they could not find the conditions that satisfied Hexi.

It is understood that most of them are not good at protecting their reputations, but only value practical benefits, and ordinary small favors cannot make them tempted at all.

Gao Hu once wanted to follow Murong Yong's example and cede land to Hexi, but as soon as this idea came up, he immediately vetoed it.

Murong Chui has dominated the world for many years, and he is by no means comparable to Murong Yong and his ilk.

If it weren't for the conquest of the Northern Wei Dynasty, it would be impossible for Houyan to bow to Hexi, let alone cede land.

Ignoring the hustle and bustle of the outside world, Gao Hu and Fu Mo have been working hard to make an alliance these days.

Yang Han, Cui Hao, Song Xuan, Liu Muzhi, Cui Hong, Li Xian, Zhang Zhan, etc., almost every important minister's mansion in Hexi has been there.

In addition, I am afraid that Fu Guangfu has gone up the most times.

It's not that Fu Guang is more influential than Cui, Song and others, but only he really wants to help.

Even though Fu Guang's help was limited, he worked tirelessly to help Gao Hu and Fu Mo Zhang Luo, and from time to time he said some good things for the two of them in front of Dadu Hu.

On this day, Gao Hu and Fu Mo were staying in the inn with nothing to do, and suddenly received an invitation from Fu Mo.

The two did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly got into the carriage and came to Fufu.

But he saw Fu Guang dressed in a strong suit, carrying a bow on his body, an arrow bag on his back, and a horse with one hand, as if he was going hunting.

Fu Guang looked up just in time to see Gao and Fu, and hurriedly greeted: "Huh? Dayuan, Fu Taishou, you are here? ”

"Let's go, come with me, the hunt will begin soon."

Gao Hu and Fu Mo glanced at each other, shook their heads and refused: "Mr. Gongyuan, there is no clue about what Emperor Yan entrusted now, I can't wait to go out to play, please forgive me." ”

"Oh, it's so kind to be a donkey's liver and lungs!" Fu Guang first sighed, and then tilted his head and asked Gao Hu and Fu Mo.

"Do you know who organized this hunt?"

"I don't know." High Lake, Fu Mo is full of confused waterways.

"Humph! If you don't know, you dare to refuse?! After the old man tells the truth, don't regret it. ”

"I'd like to hear Mr. Gongyuan speak in detail."

"You don't understand the customs of Hexi when you first arrive, and most of them are protected to encourage the folk martial arts, and hunting is held every year."

"Because most of the guards are busy with official duties, the days of hunting are not fixed, sometimes in autumn and sometimes in summer."

"And this year it's just winter, and the specific time is today."

"How? Are you still interested? ”

"Huh? Today is the day of winter hunting in Hexi? Most of the guards also participated? ”

After listening to Fu Guang's explanation, Gao Hu and Fu Mo did not hesitate at the moment and immediately expressed their willingness to participate.

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The annual hunting festival is an event that gradually emerged in the west of the river when Wei Shuo entered the main river.

Among them, hunting animals is not the focus, but cultivating the martial arts of the people is its real purpose.

Those who are eligible to participate in the hunting festival are all Hexi civil and military ministers, celebrities and gentlemen, and meritorious service recipients.

It was once joked that if any hostile force sent assassins on the day of the hunt, it was very likely that the Hexi high-level would be wiped out.

Generally, the hunting festival lasts for about seven to ten days.

Prior to this, the Xiang army and the government soldiers will block the hunting site in advance.

This is to protect the safety of people and prevent accidents.

Hunting in Hexi is no longer an exclusive activity for the children of the nobles of the family, and under the advocacy of Wei Shuo, the children of commoners gradually participate in it.

At the same time, under the influence of Wei Shuo, it has become one of the means to quickly become famous by successfully hunting beasts on its own in the hunting festival.

Even some families of soldiers and generals regard the hunting of fierce beasts as an adult coronation ceremony for the children of the family.

Only the children of prey beasts who are hunted on the hunting festival are eligible to inherit the glory of the family.

This year's hunting festival is particularly lively, in addition to coinciding with the victory of Hami, there are also a large number of outsiders such as Rouran Khan and the prime minister.

Bringing Rouran people, of course, is to further deter the other party.

After all, from a certain point of view, ancient hunting is equivalent to a military exercise, which can reflect the military strength of a country.

In 394 A.D., at the end of November, the field of the colonel outside Guzang City was full of people who came to watch the winter hunt.

When Wei Shuo appeared on horseback, it caused bursts of cheers like a tsunami of mountains and mountains.

In the crowd, Rouran Khan, Gao Hu, and Fu Mo were all without exception, and they all felt the people's heartfelt support for Dadu Hair Care.

They looked around and had to sigh that the scene was really lively.

Not only did a large number of young men participate, but even the ladies who lived in seclusion called their friends to join in the fun.

As the only woman in the Wei Mansion who practiced martial arts, Tang Yao happily accompanied her husband Wei Shuo, and her whole body was full of heroic spirit.

Hunting in Hexi is not only an activity for the whole people, but also a military exercise.

According to the regulations, the winter hunt is divided into three parts, first of all, a martial arts competition will be held, divided into two groups: professional and amateur.

The second is the bow and arrow competition, which is also divided into two groups: professional and amateur.

Finally, the hunting competition that everyone is looking forward to the most, the infantry division, the cavalry division, the government soldier division, and the guard division will organize teams to participate, and finally evaluate the advantages and disadvantages according to the amount of prey obtained by each team.

In order to compete for the final victory, each division carefully selected 300 elites from the subordinate armies to participate in the competition.

However, if you want to win, you must not only rely on individual bravery, but also know how to cooperate with each other.

Therefore, all divisions regarded this winter hunt as a small-scale military exercise, and placed great emphasis on teamwork.

Before the hunt began, as usual, the Heavenly Master led everyone to hold a prayer ceremony to pray to the Great Heavenly Venerable for good weather in the coming year.

For a while, the surrounding atmosphere became very solemn and solemn.

Everyone, including most of the guards, bowed their heads and closed their eyes to pray for the protection of the Father.

Only Rouranren, Gao Hu, Fu Mo and others seemed out of place, and they stood in place at a loss.

At the end of the prayer, Wei Shuo loudly announced the official start of the winter hunt, and everyone sat on the high platform to watch the performance.

Looking at the lively game scene below, Wei Shuo asked Yu Jiulu Shelun with some pride.

"Khan, Erbu is a nomadic tribe, and he has always been good at riding and shooting, I don't know how it compares with the Hexi warriors in front of me?"

The first battle of Hami frightened Yu Jiulu Shelun early, so he had to bite the bullet and say: "The Hexi Army is the brave man in the world, and I am far inferior to Rouran!" ”

"Hahaha......"

Wei Shuo smiled, and happened to see Gao Hu and Fu Mo sitting next to Fu Guang, so he continued to ask: "Bendu Hu has heard from people, Houyan Iron Cavalry is unparalleled, and once there was no one to beat in the north, I don't know if my Hexi Iron Cavalry is invincible?" ”

Although he had a request for Hexi, Gao Hu did not want to fall into his own momentum, so he was neither humble nor arrogant: "The Yan army's iron cavalry is brave and good at fighting, and with our emperor's strategy, there are few opponents in the world. ”

"However, the Hexi Army is also a rare force in the world, and it should be on par with the Yan Army."

"Humph! Since the Yan army is so strong, why does Lord Gao insist on forming an alliance with Hexi?! ”

"The general's words are wrong, the army's combat effectiveness does not mean that the country is strong."

"Later Yan's quest to form an alliance with Hexi was forced by the situation, and it had nothing to do with whether the Yan army was strong in combat effectiveness."

"Well, what Dayuan said is very true, but Shuo has made it clear that as long as Hou Yan can come up with the conditions that make my heart move, Hexi will agree to form an alliance with Hou Yan."

"Besides, don't bother talking any more."

Wei Shuo stopped the two who wanted to continue arguing, and changed his voice: "Today is specially for the winter hunt, please wait for everyone to show their magic to see who will be the winner." ”