The former assassins suddenly transformed into messengers of the grassland. In just a few days, the prisoners under the command could become equal to them. Things in this world are truly amazing.
Tangning's eyes swept over Wanyanyan and then focused on what was in front of her.
The banquet at Honglu Temple was a formal state banquet, with low tables for one person on both sides, and several dancers in the hall, dancing gracefully to the music.
Halfway through the banquet, Shaoqing Honglu stood up and left the banquet, and asked with a smile: "The envoys from the two countries have come all the way. I wonder if they are still used to the dishes of Chu. The customs of Chu are different from those of the two countries. If there is any negligence,
Please forgive me."
He Rui looked at Tang Ning, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Chen and Chu have been friends since ancient times, and there are quite a few similarities in the food. We are used to it."
He Rui is the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple and is good at dealing with such situations. He can pull the other party into the same camp with just one sentence.
The young man next to Wan Yanyan stood up with a folding fan in his hand and said: "I have heard for a long time that the dishes of Chen and Chu are exquisite. When I saw them today, they were indeed extraordinary. There were brave warriors on the grassland cooking the food.
They are far inferior to the Han people."
These words were both overt praise and covert derogation, secretly sarcastic that Chen and Chu could only cook, and that their prairie people were the real warriors.
Honglu Shaoqing looked at him and said: "I have long heard that the men on the grassland are good at riding, shooting, and wrestling. Today I have a chance. I wonder if the second prince can let us see the bravery of the warriors on the grassland?"
Tang Ning raised his head and glanced at Honglu Shaoqing. Being able to sit in this position, it was impossible for him not to hear what the second prince had just hinted at. However, not only did he not uphold the dignity of the Chu Kingdom, but he continued to follow what this second prince said.
If he didn't get his position as Honglu Shaoqing through the back door, then he had some bad motives.
Honglu Shaoqing walked to the front, bowed his hand to King Xin, and said: "Your Majesty, why don't we let them perform, so as to add to the fun of this banquet..."
King Xin looked calm and said, "Everything is fine, so you might as well take a look."
The young man looked behind him and said, "Hulihan, Ahuli, you two come forward and let them see the bravery of my prairie warriors."
The dancer in the palace retreated, and two prairie men stepped forward.
In terms of body shape alone, these two prairie men were much taller and more powerful than the Han people. The muscles on their exposed arms were bulging, as graceful as wild beasts, which had a great visual impact.
This is related to their deep-rooted concepts and beliefs. Prairie people, including Xiaomanniu, believe that real men should eat meat and drink wine. Real men are those who can tear apart jackals and split tigers and leopards. And Chen and Chu
The country's concept is exactly the opposite.
The traditional concepts in their bones make them believe that the grasslands are full of reckless men. Only studying for the imperial examination can reflect the charm of a man.
It's what attracts women.
Two prairie men walked into the hall, bowed down, put their hands on each other's shoulders, shouted loudly, and threw themselves together.
The sport they are engaging in at the moment is wrestling, which in layman's terms is wrestling, which is equivalent to a different kind of martial arts competition. The one who knocks the opponent to the ground first is the winner. The test is the use of strength and skills.
For Tang Ning, wrestling was naturally not as entertaining as martial arts competitions. Such a reckless man with nothing but brute strength could easily win even if there were a few more.
But no matter what, the collision of muscles with muscles, coupled with the shouts and roars of the two people, was still a bit shocking. He Rui, who was sitting next to Tang Ning, looked at it with eyes wide open and a look of fear on his face.
boom!
In the end, the slightly smaller man was thrown to the ground by his opponent, and the winner was determined in this wrestling match.
Honglu Shaoqing stepped forward and praised: "The warriors on the grassland are indeed brave."
The winner of the wrestling match did not go on, but turned around, looked at Lu Teng, who was wearing light armor, and said a few words.
Honglu Shaoqing turned his head, looked at the second prince, and asked in surprise: "What did this warrior say?"
The second prince smiled and said: "Hulihan wants to compete with this general. I don't know if this general dares to accept the challenge."
When He Rui heard this, his eyelids twitched, and he immediately turned around and said: "Commander Lu, don't be impulsive..."
The second prince looked at the man and said, "Hulihan, go down. You are so strong. It would be bad if you hurt the general."
Lu Teng stood up and said, "Lu Teng, please enlighten me."
He Rui looked at Tang Ning and said worriedly: "Master Tang, Commander Lu is leading him..."
Tang Ning waved her hand and said, "Master He, don't worry, Commander Lu knows what's going on."
After all, Lu Teng was also the son of the Minister of War. He was born as a general. He couldn't defeat Tang Shui and Tang Yaoyao. He couldn't even deal with a grassland rough man. Would Emperor Chen feel comfortable letting him escort the mission?
Honglu Shaoqing stepped forward again and looked at King Xin.
King Xin waved his hand and said: "Then let them compete."
Honglu Shaoqing walked over, looked at the two of them and said, "In this competition, until the point is reached, whoever falls to the ground first will lose."
A man named Hulihan stood opposite Lu Teng. After Shaoqing Honglu announced the start, he suddenly rushed towards Lu Teng.
He grabbed Lu Teng's shoulders, grinned, and exerted slight force, but the person opposite didn't move at all.
There was a trace of surprise on his face, and even with half of his strength, he still couldn't move the person opposite him at all.
Seventy percent, ninety percent... When he used all his strength and his face turned red from holding back, Lu Teng finally moved.
He grabbed the man's waist and lifted him up directly.
Lu Teng threw it out, returned to his seat, cupped his hands, and said, "I accept."
Not only the Chu officials, but also the people on the grassland opened their mouths in surprise.
After the second prince came to his senses, he stepped forward and said with a smile: "This general is very capable!"
Keeping the lower body motionless is a basic skill for martial arts practitioners. It has even become instinctive. When it comes to basic skills, Tang Ning may not be as solid as Lu Teng.
The man got up from the ground, patted the dust on his body, looked at Lu Teng, and said unconvinced: "Wrestling, you win, do you dare to compete in archery?"
"Hulihan, get down." The second prince glanced at him and said, "Don't mess around."
"It doesn't matter." King Xin stepped forward and said, "The banquet is almost over. No matter how lively it is, I also want to see the archery skills of the prairie warriors."
The second prince cupped his hands and said, "That would be a shame."
Honglu Shaoqing stepped forward and said: "The place here is narrow and we can't use it. It's better to go outside."
Now that the matter has come to this, if you don't accept the challenge, it means that you are afraid and don't dare to challenge, so Tang Ning didn't say much.
The grassland people are good at riding and shooting, and many of them always keep their bows close to their bodies. Before entering Honglu Temple, their weapons were temporarily stored in the gatehouse, but now they brought two bows over.
Honglu Shaoqing looked at a servant behind him and said, "Come here to find a target."
"It doesn't have to be so troublesome." The second prince shook his head, took out an apple from his sleeve, and said, "Why don't you just put this apple on your head. Whoever can shoot the apple from thirty steps away will be the winner."
A trace of hesitation appeared on Honglu Shaoqing's face, and he said: "This is not good, what if someone is shot?"
The second prince smiled and said, "If anyone is afraid, just admit defeat."
"Hulihan." He put the apple on his head and said, "You shoot first."
The big man walked thirty steps away, drew his bow and shot.
call out!
There was only a sound of breaking wind, and the arrow shot through the apple above his head, and the arrowhead sank into the wall.
The officials of Honglu Temple couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. If the arrow had gone down another two or three inches, the second prince of the prairie would have been splashed with blood on the spot.
This shows that he has great confidence in this man's archery skills.
The second prince stroked the messy hair on his head, looked at Tang Ning and Lu Teng, and said with a smile, "It's your turn."
An official had already handed over the apple. Tang Ning looked at He Rui. He Rui's expression changed, he covered his forehead and said immediately: "Master Tang, this official is not feeling well..."
