Chapter 358 Shooting the vulture and drawing the bow

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 358 Shooting the vulture and drawing the bow

In order to win, Macaluso temporarily replaced his riding bow with a walking bow.

This approach once again caused everyone to exclaim.

Although they are both bows and arrows, there are big differences between riding bows and walking bows.

Most of the bows and arrows used by ordinary archers are longer and harder, requiring more pulling force to pull them apart.

Because the archer needs to shoot arrows on horseback, the bumps on the horse will cause the shooting accuracy to decrease and the posture to exert force will be awkward.

Therefore, high-draw bows are rarely used when riding on horseback.

Overall, the riding bow is designed to be shorter and smaller than the walking bow.

The distance of mounted shooting is also much shorter than that of starting shooting.

For example, Mongolian mounted archery, which has been praised by many people in later generations, is actually within twenty steps most of the time.

As for the mounted archery in the Qing Dynasty, it was often within ten steps.

The most famous cavalry attack of the Eight Banners soldiers is called "Five-step shooting in the face", which means rushing within five steps of the enemy before releasing arrows.

As for the riding and shooting distance during the martial arts assessment in the late Qing Dynasty, it was even as close as only two meters.

It is precisely because of this that when Wu Zheng just shot the goat fifty steps away, the whole house applauded.

Even Yang You couldn't help but admire, "Wu Jun's shooting skills are as good as General Li's!"

At this time, Macaruso had already climbed onto the horse's back, but he did not immediately ride the horse, but first tried to pull the hand bow a few times on the horse.

It is indeed difficult to use a walking bow on a horse, and it took him about half a quarter of an hour to get ready.

"shelf!"

Macaluso spurred the war horse, and the horse galloped forward. Macaluso also slowly opened the bow in his hand.

When he was about fifty steps away from the target, he also shot the arrow in his hand.

"call out"

The audience watched nervously as the arrows flew out.

"Good luck!"

As the cheers rang out, the arrow successfully hit the goat.

Qiu Jiuke also had a smile on his face at this time.

But at this time, Macaluso's face became more solemn.

Only he knew that the arrow shot just now actually had some luck involved.

He adjusted his breathing and rode forward again.

After the last success, he felt better this time.

Sure enough, the arrow successfully hit the target.

The final shot was coming soon, and the audience outside the venue became quiet.

Macaluso stretched his muscles and tried to regain his strength.

Immediately using the walking bow took more effort, and his arms were already a little sore after two arrows.

"shelf"

He galloped out again, and when he was fifty paces away from the target, he shot the arrow again.

"Oops!"

As soon as the arrow was released, he already knew that he had missed.

Sure enough, the arrow missed the target and hit the ground next to the goat!

Macaluso looked ahead in annoyance and was stunned for a moment.

"I lost!"

It took him a long time before he said this quietly.

He rode up to Qiu Jüque, jumped off his horse and knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I lost!"

Qiu Jiu nodded silently, then stepped forward to help him up.

"This is not the general's fault!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Macaluso said with tears in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, in the third game, I will go all out!"

Qiu Jiuke shook his head at this time.

"There's no third game!"

Macaluso was shocked when he heard this, "Why, Your Majesty?"

Qiu Jiu smiled bitterly and said, "General Macaluso still can't see it!"

Macaluso was silent when he heard this. It took him a long time before he nodded with difficulty.

Qiu Jiu sighed, "The big man is not something I, Kushan, can challenge...at least not yet!"

After sighing, Qiu Jiu asked someone to notify Solange to announce that Kuishang had surrendered, and at the same time he sent someone to invite Yang You and others to come over and meet him.

When Solange came to receive Qiu Jique's order, he was silent for a moment, and then smiled bitterly.

From the competition just now, Solangelai has realized that the gap between Kushan and Dahan is comprehensive.

Although a bow is small, it reflects a huge gap in technology.

The exchange of shots in the third game was really meaningless.

Even if Macaluso's bow and arrow hits Wu Zheng, it may not be able to penetrate Wu Zheng's exquisite armor.

And the best armor in Guishuang may not be able to withstand the opponent's armor-piercing arrows from fifty steps away.

Solange first came to congratulate Yang You.

"Mr. Yang, you win, Xiumi belongs to the Han Dynasty!"

Yang You nodded and said, "Guishuang is not bad either. Except for the Han and the Xiongnu, I am afraid that no other country can be the opponent of Guishuang!"

Solange looked at the mountains in the distance and said, "Being under the same heaven and earth as the Han Dynasty, I don't know whether it is Kushan's luck or misfortune!"

Yang You walked to him and looked into the distance as well.

"Whether you are lucky or not depends on how Kushan chooses!"

Solange nodded, then stepped forward and announced in public that the Dahan and Guishuang had surrendered in the gambling match and that the Dahan had won.

The envoys from various countries were not surprised to hear that Solange had come to represent Kushan and admit defeat.

Ever since they saw Wu Zheng's cavalry shooting, everyone knew the result.

However, other countries did not dare to underestimate Guishuang. The envoys of various countries asked themselves that if their own countries stepped forward, they would only lose worse.

At this moment, a "goo" cry suddenly came from the sky.

Everyone looked up and saw a golden eagle appearing in the sky.

Wu Zheng looked at the golden eagle in the sky, his heart moved, and he immediately rode forward.

Everyone looked at Wu Zheng in confusion, guessing what he wanted to do.

When everyone discovered that he was actually running in the direction of the golden eagle, everyone couldn't help but think in shock.

"Maybe he wants to shoot down the golden eagle!"

Yes, Wu Zheng's target was the golden eagle. He was riding on the horse and waiting for the opportunity.

Finally the golden eagle lowered its height.

Wu Zheng opened his bow and shot almost out of reflex.

"Woo"

With a cry, the golden eagle actually fell to the ground.

There were screams of surprise all around.

After a long time, the Marquis of Xiumiji shouted, "This is the real Condor Shooter!"

"The Condor Shooter... The Condor Shooter..."

Immediately, the call of the Condor Shooter rang throughout the audience.

Yang You also looked at Wu Zheng in surprise. Although the title of Condor Shooter has been known for a long time, there are very few people who can actually shoot the Condor.
To be continued...