The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 138 Spring Hunting
Cangwu on the left, West Pole on the right; Danshui is further to the south, and Ziyuan is to the north.At the end, it starts in Bachan, enters and exits Jingwei; it flows in the mixed stream, goes down along Ah, goes to the narrow mouth, touches the dome and rocks, stirs up piles of water, boils and rages, surging and surging.

——Excerpt from "Shanglin Fu" Sima Xiangru

On the night of giving the horse, Yang Yichan was restless, tossing and turning, and his emotions had not yet calmed down.

Early the next morning, Yongwang Li Lin sent his servants to bring over two sets of polo suits and bow sticks of different colors, which were exquisitely crafted and looked like high-grade items of the court, items for the imperial court.

When the girls saw the gorgeous items presented to Yang Yichan by King Yong, they couldn't help chattering and gossiping.

Zhong Yaya's polo equipment is the best in the team.Seeing it now, I couldn't help admiring: "The things used by the emperor are really different. We folks, even if we have money, we can't buy such good things."

Hu Shan'er winked and teased Yang Yichan, "Same people have different fates! We are all Yongwang's teammates, but Yongwang only gives you things. Tell me, is this partiality, or is it intentional? Haha"

Hu Shan'er deliberately ran on Zhong Yaya, and said: "Yaya, you are a peerless youth, you are the champion of the sixth army. I feel sorry for you. Why is Yong Wang not tempted and not giving you the ball equipment?"

Zhong Yaya puffed up her cheeks angrily, and said: "Bah, you damn girl. If you can't eat grapes and say grapes are sour, make fun of me. I think Liu Tingyan, the imperial guard, is very interested in you. Every time you break through with the ball, he will It's just a symbolic interception. When defending me, he was desperate, ruthless and rough, as if he had a grudge from his previous life!" Zhong Yaya became angry when she thought of that handsome and agile figure on the field.

Hu Shan'er pretended to be proud, and said: "Really, why didn't I see it? Who is Liu Tingyan? Oh, who was talking in sleep last night, it seemed to be calling this name all the time."

Zhong Yaya was furious, grabbed Hu Shan'er's arm and pinched her.

All the female generals were overjoyed, playing and fighting together.

Captain Huben Ji Guangchen looked at the girls from afar, smiling thoughtfully at the corner of his mouth.

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In the past few days, the weather has gradually warmed up, and it is the beginning of spring.People in Chang'an went out of their homes one after another to enjoy flowers in the suburbs.Huben Zhonglang Li Lin asked Ji Guangchen to adjust the teaching program, and arranged for the entire Huben army to go out to camp for two days to hunt in the Lishan paddock.

Large-scale hunting activities in the Lishan paddock are generally held in autumn.Autumn is the best time for hunting when the grass grows and warblers fly, and the horses are fat and strong.Spring is the time when all things are born with vitality, and it is also the time for birds and animals to estrus and raise their young.Spring hunting is not conducive to the reproduction of birds and animals, and it has been an unkind act since ancient times.Therefore, it is not suitable to organize large-scale hunting activities in spring.Spring hunting is often dominated by galloping horses, moving hounds, and releasing falcons, supplemented by hunting.

All the female generals were very excited when they heard that they could go to the Lishan paddock to gallop their horses and enjoy the flowers.Only Li Xuexuan said that she brought her own hair to practice and received the commandment not to kill, so she asked for leave and refused to go.

In the next few days, a large number of royal tailors and court ladies were dispatched from the clothing room of the Shang Palace Bureau in the palace to order close-fitting hunting suits for everyone.It is said that this is the welfare that Gao Lishi fought for everyone.Women love beauty by nature and rejoice.All the girls cut out the clothes with measuring rulers and selected styles, and they were extremely busy.

The royal team was very efficient, and in less than three days, the hunting outfits of the female generals were ready.Once worn on the upper body, the size fits well, and the tightness is moderate. It is exceptionally neat for horseback riding and archery.More importantly, the style is unique, which not only has the straight and mighty military uniform, but also fully demonstrates the unique charm of women.Even a wealthy daughter like Zhong Yaya, who has many dresses, can't put it down, and is reluctant to take it off after putting it on.

According to the arm strength of each female general, the Shaofu Nufang Department equipped each with a set of hunting bows and crossbows.

The kitchen masters are also actively preparing to ensure that the logistics support will not go wrong.They worked day in and day out, packing pots and pans needed for camping one by one.In addition to dry food, vegetables, etc., a lot of seasonings are also prepared for the ingredients. At that time, pots can be buried in the paddock to set up a stove, and they can be killed and cooked now.

The entire West Neiyuan Barracks was immersed in a cheerful atmosphere.

The night before the hunt, the female generals turned off the lights very early to rest.Listening to the busy sounds of the kitchen masters unpacking the boxes in the distance, the girls became more and more excited, unable to fall asleep, and put on their clothes again and got up.Three or five people gathered on the same bed, chatting and laughing in low voices.For many girls, this is the first time in their lives to participate in a large-scale hunting, and they are both looking forward to and nervous.

Hu Shan'er smiled at Zhong Yaya: "Which one do you want to see the most while hunting tomorrow? Is it King Yong or Little General Ting Yan?"

Zhong Yaya was as proud as a swan, and said: "I heard that there will be many princes participating tomorrow, and there must be more handsome ones among them. Maybe that person is my girl!"

Hu Shan'er curled her lips and said, "Just blow it up, be careful not to be captured by others, and then cry with us every day!"

Zhong Yaya raised her neck with a look of disdain.

Hu Shan'er turned her head to Li Xuexuan and said, "Huang Li'er, are you really not going?"

Li Xuexuan stuck out her tongue and smiled, "Actually, I really want to go too! But since I promised Master, it's better not to go."

Zhong Yaya smiled and said: "Huang Lier, I saw you for the first time when I was discussing swords in Shushan, and thought you were so cold. After getting to know you, I realized that you are also a crazy girl! No wonder you can play with Hu Houzi."

Hu Shan'er was furious, and punched her with a fist: "Well, you are a bell duck. Only my master can say these three words. See if I don't tear your mouth."

The three of them played and played, and they didn't go back to bed until they breathed heavily.

Yang Yichan was lying on the bed, listening to the three of them making a fuss, with a smile on their lips.A voice in her heart was also asking her: "Who do you want to see tomorrow?"

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The next day finally came.Just after dawn, the gate of the West Inner Garden barracks opened wide, and hundreds of cavalry rushed out from the barracks gate, roaring past with clattering iron armor.In the middle of the team is a heroic Huben female general in a hunting suit!
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Riding out of the city, the early farmers have already started plowing.The farmland is shiny by the spring rain, and the crops sown in spring have begun to sprout, showing a touch of green color.The early-maturing rapeseed flowers have already bloomed, and the flower fields are connected into one piece, like a goose-yellow quilt.The long-lost fragrance of the field made the female generals feel relieved. Before the hunting officially started, their hearts were already drunk.

An hour later, the Huben army came to the paddock at the foot of Mount Li.

At this time it was bright.

The blue sky is like washing, and the vast grassland stretches as far as the eye can see, with undulating stretches.Clusters of wild flowers bloom freely, enthusiastically, colorfully and profusely, embellishing this endless blanket of greenery.In the middle of the pasture, a clear stream meanders nine times, with endless beads.There are many mountains and mountains in the distance, majestic and beautiful.Between the mountains and the grasslands, there is a dense forest, quiet and dense, containing endless treasures bestowed by heaven and earth.

The forest in the morning mist seems to be melting, and the damp fog is slowly fading away.The wind stopped, and there were tiny drops of water falling quietly on the branches and leaves.The dark brown ground under the trees is moist and shiny.

The staleness of the fallen leaves, the thickness of the old trees, and the twirling green shoots are as harmonious as a symphony, and the whole forest is filled with the breath of life.

　Cangwu on the left, West Pole on the right; Danshui is further to the south, and Ziyuan is to the north.At the end, it starts from Bachan, enters and exits Jingwei;Dangdang is almost divided into eight rivers, opposite to each other.From east to west, from north to south, rushing back and forth, from the quell of Jiaoqiu, to the pu of the continent, through the middle of Guilin, and across the wilderness.The bubbling stream flows down the river, goes to the narrow mouth, touches the dome and rocks, stirs up a heap of water, boils with rage, and surges.

　　——"Shanglin Fu" Sima Xiangru

　　
　
(End of this chapter)