At this time, Zhao Xiong was seriously injured, with a bruised nose and a swollen face. However, compared to the physical trauma, the psychological trauma was more serious! When he stood up, he could hear the officials and nobles around him pointing and mocking.
"It's true, Mr. Zhao, why did he lose? And he lost so ugly."
"The people in the Ministry of War are just unreliable. I thought that the Minister of War was somewhat capable, but it seems I'm overconfident!"
"I don't know what to do next. If we lose one more game, it will be over. Our country, the Tang Dynasty, actually lost to a small country. It would make people laugh if we tell it."
All the civil and military officials were talking a lot. Everyone was blaming Zhao Xiong for not living up to expectations, and they were also worried about the next game.
The simple sunshade wooden house on the east side of the arena is where members of the Goguryeo mission gathered.
The victory of the bearded man just now inspired everyone. As the leaders of the mission, Kim and Hyun Bin poured a glass of sake and toasted everyone.
"Everyone has done a good job. Now we have won more games than the Tang Dynasty. His Majesty the King will definitely be happy if he knows this news!"
The bearded man laughed and said, "That's right! We didn't expect to be able to defeat Tang Guo so much when we came here this time. Fortunately, I was worried that we wouldn't be able to win before."
Mochizuki Yihu: "Haha, the Tang Dynasty is nothing more than this. After the next victory, they will be disgraced! By then we, Goguryeo, will also stop paying tribute. After all, such a weak country is not worthy of our tribute!"
Obviously, the victory of the bearded man brought the morale to an all-time high, and everyone did not take Datang seriously at all.
On the other side, at the Tang Dynasty camp, a group of civil and military officials had gathered in a sun-shaded wooden house.
The person sitting in the center was Li Shimin. He looked unhappy, with a sullen expression and sharp eyes. The two palace maids holding banana fans next to him seemed to feel the majesty of His Majesty, but they were so frightened that they involuntarily stepped away.
step.
At this time, Li Shimin patted the handle of the chair gently with his hand and asked: "What's going on, what's going on! Why did you lose again!"
Last night, Li Shimin said he would win all three games, but he actually lost. This makes Datang lose face!
You must know that the Tang Dynasty was at the peak of its national power at this time, and the surrounding small countries such as Baiyue and Turks were all beaten to submission by the Tang Dynasty.
The reason why Li Shimin agreed to hold a "martial arts exchange event" with Goguryeo this time was to declare to the surrounding countries that the Tang Dynasty was full of talents, strong soldiers, and powerful generals.
result?
As a result, this "martial arts exchange event" failed so badly that if other small countries knew about it, they would look down on the Tang Dynasty.
At this time, Zhao Xiong knelt on the ground, kowtowed heavily and said: "I failed your Majesty's hope, please forgive me!"
"Hmph! I should have punished you, but now is the time to discuss how to win the other two games. You will be punished later!"
"yes!"
Next, Zhao Xiong obediently stepped aside with the support of Lin Yishan, Minister of the Ministry of War.
After all, Zhao Xiong is the defeated general, and he is not willing to embarrass himself in front of the emperor and make him angry.
On the other hand, Gong Shoude, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, rubbed his hands and walked out: "Your Majesty, in the next competition for swordsmanship, Sun Shitou, the doctor of the Ministry of Industry, will fight on behalf of the country! I believe Mr. Sun will fulfill his mission!"
"Sun Shitou?"
When it comes to Sun Shitou, Li Shimin has no impression of this doctor from the Ministry of Industry.
After all, Sun Shitou's official position was not high, he was only in the fifth rank. Such an official position was not enough to even serve in the morning court, so naturally he could not impress Li Shimin.
After all, the next "swordsmanship competition" is very important, and there is no room for mistakes. For this reason, Li Shimin wants to summon Sun Shitou to ask questions.
When Sun Shitou came up to see Li Shimin, everyone was shocked by his appearance.
At this time, Sun Shitou's face was red and swollen, his lips were like pig intestines, and he was very ugly. This was obviously because he had been beaten.
Li Shimin quickly asked: "Mr. Dr. from the Ministry of Industry, what is going on with you?"
"This..." When Sun Shitou spoke, he gave Muchuan a special look, obviously wanting to tell him about receiving Muchuan's special training this morning.
This made Muchuan very angry. After all, no one else knew that this was "special training." When others saw that Sun Shitou was so badly injured, they would only think that Muchuan deliberately beat him.
So Muchuan widened his eyes and shook his head slightly, hinting to Sun Shitou to be careful with what he said.
Fortunately, Sun Shitou was smart and responded: "Your Majesty, I accidentally fell off the carriage when I went out today."
"Did you fall?"
"That's right, Your Majesty."
After everyone heard this, they all said that Sun Shitou was too careless.
If he had not fallen earlier, he would not have fallen later, but he fell down at this time, but you must know that today is a martial arts competition between the two countries!
At this moment, Li Chengqian found an opportunity. He had always wanted to push Niu Jinyuan, the deputy capital commander, but he had no chance. Now that Sun Shitou was injured, wouldn't he create an opportunity?
Li Chengqian remonstrated: "Father, I am afraid that the doctor from the Ministry of Industry is injured and is not suitable to fight again. Today's martial arts exchange is related to the face of our country. We must not let anything slip. I beg my father to replace the person participating in the meeting with the deputy capital commander."
Niu Jinyuan.”
After Li Chengqian said this, several civil servants and military generals also jumped out to make requests.
In fact, even if they didn't say it, Li Shimin had plans to replace Sun Shitou. After all, Datang would be completely defeated if it lost one more game, and it couldn't lose under any circumstances.
Just when Li Shimin was about to speak, Gong Shoude, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, hurriedly ran out: "Your Majesty, please think twice. The doctor from the Ministry of Industry will train day and night and he will not insult your Majesty's trust. Please let him go to fight."
Chen Guogong Hou Junji said dissatisfied: "Gong Shangshu, what do you mean by this?
Dr. Sun was injured, how could he win in this situation?
If you do it, it will bring disgrace to our country! How can you shoulder such a responsibility?"
"This..." Gong Shoude didn't know how to say it for a while. After all, this matter involved a lot, and it was really not something that he, a small minister, could afford.
However, a figure suddenly walked out next to Gong Shoude. The man stretched out his hand and put it on Gong Shoude's shoulder. He smiled and said, "If there is anything I can't bear, no problem!"
The person who spoke was none other than Muchuan. According to his character, he "doesn't care about matters that concern him." However, Sun Shitou's matter had a lot to do with him.
Because Sun Shitou's injury was caused by Muchuan!
Although it was in the name of "training", it contained a bit of Muchuan's personal grudges. Because Sun Shitou disturbed his sleep, Muchuan ordered the guards to teach him a lesson.
If someone investigates this matter, I'm afraid Muchuan will also be implicated.
On the other hand, this "martial arts exchange" between the two countries is indeed a rare opportunity.
