Before dawn, Xiang Shaolong was awakened by sisters Tian Zhen and Tian Feng.
I didn't close my eyes the night before, and I worked hard all day yesterday. I slept as soundly as death. I just hugged Wu Tingfang tightly, but I didn't know anyone else until now.
When they arrived outside the tent, in the darkness before sunrise, Ji Yanran and the three women changed the dressing for his wound. He felt that it was almost healed, but it would inevitably leave an arrow scar in the future. He already had scars all over his body, and he didn't care about another victory.
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At this time, Jing Jun brought a young man to see him and introduced: "This is Huan Qi. Commander Xiang should remember him. Huan Qi not only had the best performance in field hunting on the first day, but he also won three consecutive games last night.
The prince made him a partial general, transferred him to our cavalry army to serve, and asked Commander Xiang to assign him work."
Huan Qi knelt down and saluted and said: "Huan Qi kowtows to the commander-in-chief."
Xiang Shaolong thought that it was no wonder he looked so familiar, so he said gently: "Stand up." Huan Qi bounced up as nimble as a leopard.
Xiang Shaolong saw that he had beautiful features and sparkling eyes, and was very energetic. He was tall and tall, with a strong back and a strong waist. He also saw that he was still not squinting with Ji Yanran and other girls beside him. He said happily in his heart: "Huan Qi, where are you from?
Do you have any experience in the military?"
Huan Qi said with neither arrogance nor humility: "The young general is from the north. He has learned military and military skills since he was a child. He once guarded the northern border under General Wang Jian and has the rank of senior general."
Then he showed a sincere look and said a little embarrassedly: "General Wang has ordered the young general to come back to participate in the field hunting on behalf of the Northern Garrison. General Wang once told the young general that if he is lucky enough to win a reward, he must ask to follow Commander Xiang, so that he can show his ambition.
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Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "With a talent like Brother Huan, no one can cover up your brilliance no matter where you go."
Huan Qi's expression darkened and he said: "Your Majesty, I don't know something. The ancestors of the young general are Dog Rong people, so no matter how brave the young general is, I will never be rewarded in terms of merit. If General Wang doesn't treat him differently, I would be the worst.
I'm just a junior corps commander. Although General Wang intended to promote the junior general to a general, the documents were suppressed when they arrived in the capital, so General Wang asked me to come to the capital to take a chance, and also pointed out that I must follow the commander-in-chief to handle affairs."
Only then did Xiang Shaolong understand that there was still racial discrimination among the Qin people, and he was overjoyed at the same time. How far could the person Wang Jian likes be sent to? He also understood that Wang Jian had learned about his situation from his elder brother Wu Zhuo, so he sent him there.
This person came to help me.
At this time, his leg injury was bandaged, and he stood up with great joy. He reached out and grabbed his shoulder and said: "Brother Huan, you can rest assured that I, Xiang Shaolong, will not care about anyone's background. As long as they are talented and loyal people, I will never treat them badly.
From today on, you are the deputy commander, and you will be officially appointed in the next two days."
Huan Qi didn't expect that Xiang Shaolong valued him so much. He was so grateful that he knelt down with tears in his eyes.
Jing Jun pulled him hard and smiled at Xiang Shaolong: "Brother Huan and I also hit it off. I told him that if the commander knew that he was the person sent by General Wang, he would take special care of him."
Xiang Shaolong said seriously: "Xiaojun made a mistake. I just firmly believe that General Wang will never misjudge the person, and brother Tian Liehuan performed well this time, so he should be given a chance to show his talent."
Jing Jun winked at Xiang Shaolong and said, "How will you arrange Deputy Commander Huan's work these two days?"
Xiang Shaolong understood what he meant, that is, whether he should tell him about Gaoling Lord and Lu Buwei. After thinking for a long time, he thought that Wang Jian had asked him to help him, so he said with a heart: "Since we are our brothers, why?"
There is no need to hide anything, so that Brother Huan can have a chance to express himself."
Huan Qi was so moved that he almost shed tears, and was taken to see Teng Yi by Jing Jun.
Ji Yanran came to Xiang Shaolong and said, "If Yanran guessed correctly, the Qin State has produced another fierce general."
The hunting teams and hounds flowed through the four wooden bridges across the Jing River into the vast hunting grounds.
Lu Buwei, Xu Xian, Wang Ling, Lu Gong, Wang Wan, Cai Ze and other high-ranking generals, as well as Xiang Shaolong, Changping Jun, Guan Zhongxie and other escorting generals, were all around Xiaopan, accompanying him on the hunt.
Zhu Ji no longer participated in field hunting activities except after going out at dusk.
Chang Wenjun and Teng Yi were responsible for staying at the camp, while Jing Jun and Huan Qi went to scout Gaoling Jun's ambush.
This hunting army also includes members of the royal family, including Lord Gaoling and his more than ten followers, Qin Qing and Xiang Shaolong's three wives and two maids, as well as Prince Dan and his men.
Form a team that spreads across the grassland.
Xiaopan took the lead and rode towards a large lake ahead, full of energy and enthusiasm.
Xiang Shaolong, Guan Zhongxie and Changping Jun chased after him, followed by a group of ministers.
Xiang Shaolong looked at Xiaopan's gradually growing dragon body and felt his unusual appearance and power.
The most impressive thing about him is his high and round cheekbones, which make him look very majestic, calm and powerful. I wonder if he wants to hide his inner thoughts for a long time, but his sparkling eyes give people an unpredictable and complex look.
When he looked at him with an incomprehensible feeling, even Xiang Shaolong, who knew his background well, felt a little uncomfortable. His lips were quite thick, which made him not handsome in appearance, but those sharp edges were as sharp as a knife.
Despite his appearance, he showed a character of perseverance and never giving up until he achieved success. This made his appearance unique and hinted at the aura of domination over the world.
As he grew up, this temperament became stronger and stronger. It was difficult for Xiang Shaolong to associate him with Xiaopan, the naughty boy from the Handan Palace back then.
This future Qin Shihuang is only the height of an average person, but his shoulders are thick and broad, and his hands and feet are thicker than ordinary people. He really has the posture of a dragon and a tiger in his movements, and his gaze is majestic. If appearances are anything to go by, he is indeed born with the appearance of an emperor.
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At this time, due to the approach of Xiaopan, a group of water sculptures flew up from the lake and fled high into the sky. Xiaopan bent his bow and set an arrow, and flew into the sky with a whoosh, but the shot missed. Xiaopan laughed and said: "
If you are a good bird, shoot it down for me."
Xiang Shaolong had no interest in killing like this, but the others were readying their bows and arrows.
When Xiang Shaolong's eardrums resounded with a "clang" sound, Guan Zhongxie, who was next to him, took out an iron bow and rushed in front of everyone. He fired two arrows, but they only sounded like a bowstring. This shows how amazing his archery was.
More than a hundred powerful arrows soared into the sky.
Amidst the screams of the water sculptures, more than twenty of them fell down.
The guards hurriedly released the hounds and let them fetch the prey back. Suddenly, the barking of a group of dogs resounded throughout the originally peaceful and peaceful lakeside wilderness.
Xiaopan was overjoyed and galloped along the lake. Everyone was tired and chased after him.
Xiaopan stopped when we reached a hill overlooking the entire lake.
Everyone stopped behind him. Lu Buwei got closer and almost rode with him. He laughed and said: "The prince's riding skills are so good."
At this time, Prince Dan and others also caught up to the top of the hill.
Xiaopan smiled and said: "Thank you very much, Father Zhong, for your compliments. Look at how beautiful the scenery of our Daqin is, with thousands of miles of fertile plains and rich products."
He then pointed to the Xishou Mountain that stretched across the horizon and said, "Dear gentlemen, can you see the famous Xishou Waterfall? It cascades down from the 100-foot-high mountain like a long white silk satin. I can imagine that it is like a waterfall."
When it falls into the rock pool below, thousands of crystal clear water droplets splash in all directions, a spectacular sight."
Xiang Shaolong in the rear stared at the wild, dreamy and poetic morning scenery, with flat lakes and distant mountains, lush green ink, and clear layers, just like a picture scroll. Xiaopan, on the other hand, had been completely grasped by a child who had seen it all.
He took on the role of the leader of the Qin State and looked down upon the world with great pride.
The deer man came to the other side of the small plate and said longingly: "The veteran has been there many times for hunting. After the water waterfall rushed to the bottom of the cliff, it rushed eastward, and then suddenly turned, and the raging torrent passed through the gap between the two peaks.
The canyon runs to the southwest, forming the Xishou River. After flowing for more than ten miles, it begins to flow into the Jingshui River, which is breathtaking."
Xiang Shaolong looked around and saw longing expressions on everyone's faces. Only Prince Dan stared at Xiaopan's back solemnly. His heart was shocked, thinking of Jing Ke's assassination of Qin, a story that has been passed down through the ages, and thought to himself.
I wonder if Prince Dan’s intention to assassinate Qin Shihuang began to sprout at this moment?
Xiaopan said with fascination: "That's our destination today. If we don't see the Xishou Waterfall, we can't sleep peacefully tonight."
Xu Xian smiled and said: "Then the prince will have to start early, as the round trip will take three hours."
At this time, the guards took out the water sculptures shot down by arrows from the mouths of the hunting dogs. There were twenty-seven of them. Since the arrows were all engraved with the marks of each person, it was clear who shot them after a brief inspection.
I know. There are actually two arrows in it, both of which are equipped with two water sculptures. It is truly one arrow with two sculptures.
The prey was placed on the ground, and everyone gathered around to watch it.
When Xiang Shaolong saw the two arrows of the same shape, his heart was shaken and he looked towards Guan Zhongxie.
The eyes of others also fell on the two arrows.
Xiaopan said in surprise: "Is it that Qing family whose archery skills are so superb?"
Guan Zhongxie jumped off his horse and said, "Your Majesty, it's the humble minister who dared to show his embarrassment."
Lu Gong and Xu Xian looked at each other with horrified expressions on their faces.
It is already rare to know that two arrows from the same arrow are both empty and empty. What is even more astonishing is that he must be so discerning and quick that he can look at hundreds of water sculptures dancing in the sky and find the angle and opportunity to penetrate the two sculptures in the blink of an eye.
Who can not be amazed by his archery skills?
Xiang Shaolong felt a chill in his heart. If he were to fight against this person, his arrows would be difficult to resist. It seemed that Teng Yi's archery skills were also inferior to his in terms of physical strength and speed.
Xiaopan had an unnatural look on his face, and barely pretended to be pleased: "Guan Qing's archery skills are indeed extraordinary. How should I reward him? Do you have any opinions?"
Lu Buwei was not willing to miss the opportunity and said with a smile: "If the prince restores him to his original position, it will be the best reward."
Xiaopan had already promised his mother about this matter, and he also deliberately sold a favor to Lu Buwei to appease his evil intentions. He nodded and said: "From this moment on, Guan Qingguan will resume his post, and from now on he will be able to manage his subordinates."
Guan Zhongxie was busy kowtowing and thanking him.
Xiaopan pointed at Xishou Mountain in the distance with his riding whip and said enthusiastically: "Let me compare my horse power with all the ministers."
He took the lead in riding his horse and rushed down the slope.
In the afternoon, the Xiaopan team returned with a full load.
When they were approaching the camp, Xiang Shaolong took a break and told Li Si about Huan Qi. The latter agreed with great enthusiasm. No one knew the intimate relationship between the Crown Prince and Xiang Shaolong better than him.
Xiang Shaolong feels funny just thinking about it.
After being sent to the ancient Warring States period by a time machine, he was determined to find the down-and-out Qin Shihuang in Handan as a hostage, so that he could rise to the top and enjoy all the glory and wealth with this big boss. Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the worse, and he made Qin Shihuang by himself.
When he came out, nothing could be more bizarre and absurd than this. At this time, Wu Tingfang and Zhao Zhi rushed to his side, chirping like happy birds, and told him interesting stories about hunting. Xiang Shaolong naturally praised them greatly.
Fan. Ji Yanran, Qin Qing and the Tian sisters also caught up with them.
While talking and laughing, everyone crossed the Jingshui River and returned to the camp.
When they arrived at the main shooting range, they saw a huge crowd of people waiting to register their hunts. Wu Tingfang and Zhao Zhi hurriedly squeezed in to join in the fun.
Ji Yanran was sharp-eyed and told Xiang Shaolong: "Xiaojun is back and is talking to Lu Dan'er on the sidelines. Xiang Lang, please accompany Fangmei and Zhizhi. I want to go back to the camp to take a nap. When you wake up, you can
Would you like to accompany me to take a bath in Qingxi?"
Xiang Shaolong knew that she had the habit of taking a nap, so he nodded in agreement.
After Ji Yanran, Qin Qing and Tian Zhen left, Xiang Shaolong jumped off the horse and asked Wu Shu and others to lead the horse back to the camp. His eyes found Jing Jun and saw that he had said something naughty. Lu Dan'er was going with a pink fist.
He hit him, but the kid didn't turn around and let him get beaten on the back. As expected, Lu Dan'er's blows became weaker and weaker, and the female soldiers nearby burst into laughter.
Xiang Shaolong felt relieved when he heard Huan Qi's voice next to him: "Lord Commander"
Xiang Shaolong looked away and said with a smile: "Brother Huan, why don't you follow Xiaojun to join in the fun? With a talent like yours, you will be greatly welcomed by the female army."
Huan Qi saluted and said: "Now is the time when Huan Qi is doing his best for the country, so he does not dare to worry about his family or play with his wife. Hey, the commander-in-chief, just call me Huan Qi by his name."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that this is the difference between Huan Qi and Jing Jun. One is dedicated to his career, while the latter enjoys life wholeheartedly. He smiled and said: "How old are you this year?" Huan Qi said respectfully: "Young general is ten years old.
Nine years old."
Xiang Shaolong said, "You are one year older than Xiaojun, so I will call you Xiaoqi." He led him away from the riding and shooting range, to a quiet corner of the camp, and asked, "What did you find today?"
Huan Qi said: "The young general and Deputy Commander Jing once went deep into the mountains to explore the enemy's situation and observed their movements according to the young general. The number of them was about ten thousand, but the formation was not solid, the flags were disordered, the morale was low, the movements were slow, and the look was tired. Combined with this,
The sky has been clear and clear for several days, and there is no fog to hide. It is absolutely unreasonable to defeat the elephant's army without fighting. It only takes a young general with a thousand elite troops to defeat them."
Xiang Shaolong wondered: "How come Xiaoqi only went there for half a day and was able to figure out their truth?"
Huan Qi said as if he had changed into another person: "Before a battle, you must climb high and look down to observe the changes of the enemy. If you look at the small, medium and large, you will know the real and real comings and goings. You can identify problems from various signs. Although Gaolingjun's army is hidden
In a dense forest, if you look where there are birds and animals staying and where there are not, you can know the distribution of their camps and the number of people. Looking at the dust raised, you can also know that the other party is cutting down trees and moving rocks.
The profit upstream has evil intentions."
When talking about rising up, he squatted on the ground and scattered stones randomly, explaining the situation of the opponent's distribution, leaving out every detail, showing his amazing memory and observation ability.
Xiang Shaolong said with emotion: "Suppose I give you an elite army of two thousand people, what will you do? But you must wait until they move before you take action."
Huan Qi stood up, stirred up the stones on the ground with his feet, and said solemnly: "In addition to paying attention to the enemy's grain and grass reserves and the strength of his troops, the most important thing is to estimate the opponent's combat intentions and use strategies according to the situation.
, then there will be merit without any effort. Now, in order to rely on the danger of the river, the opponent has garrisoned its troops in a place with inconvenient transportation, low humidity and thorns. Moreover, it is not well prepared. At the same time, the soldiers are tired and their morale is low. A two-pronged strategy can be adopted, dividing the land and water.
If we ambush them on the road, even if they destroy the wooden bridge, it will not harm me at all. We can still defend by the river and remain in an invincible position."
Xiang Shaolong immediately looked at him with admiration. Although Jing Jun might be better than him in other aspects, he was far behind in terms of intelligence and military knowledge.
If these words came from the mouth of Lu Gong and Xu Xian, it would be natural. But Huan Qi was only nineteen years old and had such insight. Apart from using the word genius to describe it, there is no substitute for it.
Xiang Shaolong's heart moved and he said: "I will take you to meet a person. When you meet him, you must explain the entire plan to him. It will be of great help to your future career."
Huan Qi said in astonishment: "Who are you meeting?"
Xiang Shaolong put his arm on his shoulder, pushed him towards the royal camp and said, "Of course he is the political prince."
Huan Qi was shocked and stopped, lowered his head and whispered: "How about the young general telling the commander-in-chief his foolish opinions, and then the commander himself presents it to the prince."
Xiang Shaolong continued to push him forward and said with a smile: "Aren't you claiming credit for your work? Don't be coy and coy. I, Xiang Shaolong, only like straightforward men."
Huan Qi was so moved that his eyes turned red, and he sobbed: "No wonder General Wang often said that the commander-in-chief has an extraordinary mind and is the best hero in our Daqin. The young general will never forget your kindness."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "That's what you deserve. I just take the responsibility of introducing him. But remember, we are here to let the prince show off his power, not for us to take the opportunity to show off our power. Do you understand?"
Huan Qina didn't quite understand, so he nodded quickly.