Datang Longya

Chapter 975 Downhill Road

This is not the first time that the multi-country competitive competition is counted, counting the one with the Supreme Emperor, this is already the third time.

The envoys have long been accustomed to this tradition, so when they come to Hajj, they bring carefully selected players.Judging from the results of the previous two times, this competition is not a stage for Tang Ren to show off his power. Even if a certain event fails, they will not trouble them, and there will even be a gold medal award.

From this point of view, this competition is just a daily pastime for the Tang people, and at most it is to bring them along.

Thinking of this, the envoys felt very bitter in their hearts.With the world attacking the Tang Dynasty, they hope to see a gradually declining Tang Dynasty. However, their finances do not seem to be shrinking at all when they are at war with many countries at the same time.After two or three years of dullness, it has regained its vitality.

The generals of the Tang Dynasty no longer wore Mingguang armor, and replaced it with a stronger and lighter fish-scale armor.The soldiers below were also gradually replaced with fish scale armor, and there was also a kind of armor they jokingly called "canned armor".Ever since they entered Datang territory, they had not seen a single soldier in leather armor.

What a desperate power this is!
Not surprisingly, the news of the multi-national competition came out.After thinking hard, Lu Dongzan decided to start training with his entourage.Since this competition is the entertainment of the Tang people, then he will shine in this competition.Only in this way can he get a respite from the terrifying pressure brought by Datang.

The envoys who arrived first started training, while the nobles had already started the competition.

Nobles are nobles, so they can't compete with the state capital, even if they win, it would be disgraceful.

Therefore, starting from the baron, the competition among nobles began.

The gymnasium outside the Academy of Arts has been modified several times and has become a large gymnasium that can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators.

Li Shimin led the old ministers of Zhenguan to occupy the rostrum arrogantly and acted as the judges, while Tang Jin, Minister of the Ministry of War, personally acted as the referee.

The generals of the nobles are generally veterans of many battles. If there is a fight, he is the only one among the current generals who can fight two.

In the arena, more than a dozen obstacles have been arranged.Competitors have to walk through a pile of rubble, climb a high wall by grabbing a rope, and climb down by groping a ledge.
Looking at the generals who were advancing rapidly in the field, Li Shimin said with emotion: "In the past, only the Dragon Tooth Army had soldiers like this. Now, such skills have become the norm."

Leng Feng was drinking tea, not ready to answer.

Standing behind Leng Feng, Li Erniu bowed his hands to Li Shimin: "The Supreme Emperor, skill is one thing, but experience is another. Don't look at the brothers of our Dragon Tooth Army who have all gone downhill, but we can send out a few casually. They are still fine. If they are placed in a large area to play freely, I am afraid there will be no loss on our side."

Li Shimin nodded, as if he approved Li Erniu's words.

Those who participated in the competition and watched the match today were all from Xungui's family, and even small officials were not allowed to join.

Simply watching the game is boring, Li Chengqian gave instructions to the eunuch behind him, and the next two will be Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong.

Yu Chigong's body was severely weakened, and the person who used to be like an iron tower was now left with airs.And Cheng Yaojin still looked the same, although his hair was graying a lot, but he was still full of energy when he opened his voice.

"Damn it, why did I meet you? Heitantou, if my family wins, you have to donate that bottle of fine wine that you have hidden for a long time, and let everyone drink together."

Yu Chigong rolled his eyes: "You can gamble, but just betting on a bottle of wine is too boring. I heard that the old bustard in Cuihualou is over 60. If anyone loses, how about sleeping with her?"

Seeing Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong who were arguing endlessly, Li Shimin finally became interested.He has never seen the old bustard in Cuihualou, but since he is 60 years old, he is enough to bury him.If any guy loses, should he go or not?

With Yu Chigong and Cheng Yaojin present, the atmosphere would immediately become active.The two veterans have fought each other for a lifetime, even in front of Li Shimin, they have never restrained themselves.

It was just an obstacle run, but the two veterans each held a tin horn, howling like wolves to cheer up their generals.The good things have already separated from the camp and advocated on the side.

With so many famous ministers and brave generals boosting morale, the effect is a little too much.One of the generals of Yuchi's family was probably frightened by such a scene, and fell down when their feet were empty.

If you fall from a height of several meters, you will be seriously injured if you don't die. Fortunately, the security work is good, and each contestant has a safety rope on his body.

Yu Chigong pointed at the general who was swinging like a pendulum and cursed, while Cheng Yaojin laughed hard.

The obstacle course is just an appetizer, followed by horse racing and other projects.

Li Shimin hasn't ridden a horse for a long time. Although he looks like he just has some gray hair, his body is actually slipping down a lot. As long as he gets on the horse and runs around, he will feel dizzy.

Horseback riding is not allowed, but archery is still possible.Seeing an archery target erected in the arena, Li Shimin stood up, and was about to change after taking off his dragon robe.

The well-prepared generals of each family were blown away as soon as they entered the field, and the Supreme Emperor himself left the field, and it became a competition between the various patriarchs.

Li Shimin's archery skills are very high, and he can be called a master archer.Especially in his early years, he was so powerful that he could even open a five-stone bow.

After finding a five-stone bow and trying it out, Li Shimin sighed and could only pick up a three-stone bow.

The bow opened to the full moon, the arrow was like thunder, and the golden arrow hit the bull's-eye steadily.

Passing the bow behind him, Li Chengqian took it.

"Father's magic shot is still the same, and my son congratulates father!"

Unhappily pushing Li Chengqian to the front of the white line, Li Shimin sighed: "At the beginning, I was dissatisfied with the archer's focus on the front, so I found someone to make a five-stone bow. Although I could only shoot ten arrows with all my strength, it has already It’s shocking enough. Unexpectedly, even the five-stone bow can’t be pulled open now.”

Yu Chigong smiled wryly and said: "The old minister sees that His Majesty is still able to open the three stone bow with ease, but the old minister is not in good health, and he is out of breath even after shooting an arrow."

Just now, Yu Chigong's arrow only hit Jiuhuan.This was unimaginable in the past.These generals who were born in troubled times, as long as they missed the target, they would be ridiculed.

Leng Feng also shot a ten-ring shot. Seeing Yu Chigong was sad, he pointed at Cheng Yaojin: "You know how to do your best, and that guy knows how to mess around."

Glancing over to Cheng Yaojin's side, everyone laughed out loud.

The old man chose a five-stone bow without hesitation, and the arrow was shot, but it was not on the target at all.

Seeing that a few soldiers went to the auditorium to find arrows, it is estimated that this guy shot over there.

This means that there are few people. If there are common people participating and the seat is full, this arrow may take away a bad luck ghost.

(End of this chapter)