In the backyard, King Wen, dressed in casual clothes, drew his bow and nocked an arrow. He loosened his fingers and heard a "bang" sound in the air. The arrow flew out like a meteor and accurately penetrated into the center of the target thirty steps away.
The force was so great that the arrow body was still trembling, and the target leaned back heavily and almost tipped over.
"good!"
Several generals in armor around him cheered loudly, their expressions full of flattery and flattery.
"King Wen's demeanor is still as good as before, why don't he shoot another arrow to open our eyes again?" Someone laughed.
"I'm getting old."
King Wen raised his hand and handed the bow and arrow to the attendant beside him. The seemingly inconspicuous bow and arrow was actually held up by the powerful and strong attendant with both hands and his body leaned back. It was obvious that it was very heavy.
"When I was young, the nine-star chain arrow was my famous stunt. My father was full of praise when he saw it. Now that I am older, my physical strength is not as good as you young people. The nine-star has become a three-star. I have to rest for a long time. I am not convinced by my old age.
It’s really not possible.”
A general wearing the armor of a high-ranking general smiled and complimented: "King Wen used to be the only one in the world with his nine-star chain arrows. Even King Ning, who was famous for his martial arts, was once defeated by the prince. Now it is not that he is old, but that he is no longer the best."
This person is worthy of the prince’s help.”
King Wen pointed his finger at the general who was speaking, turned around and said to the people around him: "Look, what does it mean to be able to speak? This is called being able to speak."
"I clearly know that he is flattering, but I just feel comfortable after hearing it."
There was a timely chuckle from the people around him.
At this moment, a confidant came forward and said a few words in King Wen's ear.
After hearing this, King Wen remained calm, raised his hand and took a towel from a maid beside him to wipe his hands, and said: "You are here to enjoy yourself. There are not many opportunities for vacation in the military camp. You should eat and drink."
Come on, if you want any fun, just ask someone to arrange it. I have something to do, so just go and come."
Politics is also about human nature.
King Wen's control over the Jinling area was extremely strong, and it was not due to him alone.
Similar to these generals and local officials, which one has not benefited from King Wen?
Being willing to give favors was one of the reasons why the people below were willing to surround King Wen.
"Your Majesty, please excuse me."
"That's right, the prince's matter is a big one, I can do whatever I want."
Amidst the sound of farewell, King Wen left the backyard and came to a side courtyard in the atrium used for receiving guests.
In the side courtyard, a middle-aged scribe was standing waiting.
"Caomin, I have met the prince."
When the middle-aged scribe saw King Wen arriving, he immediately saluted.
"There is no need for these ties between you and me."
King Wen had a kind attitude and said: "Back then, by the decree of my father, I moved out of the capital and came to Jinling. I didn't take anyone with me, but you and your father. When I first came to the fiefdom, everything was there.
In the early days, your father worked hard for me. Later, when he died of illness, I fully supported you and handed over all financial operations of the palace to you. In my eyes, although your surname is Nangong, you are actually my junior."
Nangong Shouzhong, a middle-aged scribe and now the richest man in the South, looked excited and bowed: "Nangong Shouzhong, I will never forget the kindness of the prince."
"look at you."
King Wen shook his head and said with a smile: "Tell me, what makes you so anxious to see me?"
