Great Military Division

Chapter 293 Cavalry Competition!The archers of the Three Kingdoms gather here!
Ask the pavilion.

Tai Shitong does feel a bit like a madman.

In just one day, he began to prepare the corresponding equipment according to the information given by Liu Bian.

but
The more he prepared, the more fear he felt.

Just the first step, the equipment and raw materials needed are terrifying to the point of horror.

But fortunately, Liu Bian gave detailed content, and Tai Shitong prepared it with ease.

He began to specialize in the specific process, and he was very careful about each step. At the same time, he took out the straw paper, recorded his questions, and was ready to ask His Majesty the Emperor for advice at any time.

no way.

The ancient method of smelting aluminum is not that simple.

Historically, aluminum can be produced on a large scale through electrolytic refining, which is the level of the second industrial revolution.

In 1860, Napoleon III invited kings and nobles from all over the world to have dinner.

For these distinguished guests, he prepared unusually exquisite gold and silver tableware, but prepared a set of unremarkable aluminum tableware for himself.

In the final analysis, it is because the smelting of aluminum is very difficult and the output is extremely scarce.

but
Under the expert scientific research team, they have overcome this problem.

In ancient times, without electrolysis, metal aluminum could be produced and refined, and the output was relatively good, but the process was particularly complicated. Simply preparing metal aluminum required four steps.

(PS: The author has checked related papers, "Indigenous Aluminum Smelting", Institute of Guangdong Provincial Department of Metallurgical Industry, the records are very detailed, interested readers can check it out by themselves, and the content will not be repeated in the article.)
Although it is relatively difficult, if Tai Shitong can really overcome this problem, it is not an exaggeration to call it a drizzle when it encounters other subjects in the future.

of course!

The main thing is.

These equipments will be used frequently in the future, not only for aluminum smelting, but also for metals that are less active than aluminum. This is the strategic effect of "one trick, one trick"!

hiss-!
Tai Shitong couldn't help gasping, staring at the doubts he had recorded, he couldn't help but be filled with emotion: "I, Tai Shitong, thought I was proficient in alchemy, but compared with Your Majesty, it was nothing worth mentioning."

"The content of this "Wan Wu Dao" is really exquisite. With its help, I will definitely be able to smelt aluminum. In the future, it will be no problem to achieve Taoism and immortality."

Tai Shitong couldn't put it down, and continued to read the volumes, studying "Wanwu Dao" carefully, and refused to let go of every detail in it, he had to really figure it out.

While he was studying carefully.

"Report—!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded outside the hall.

Tai Shitong looked up.

However, there was a Xiaodao rushing over, bowing his body and cupping his hands: "Changcheng Taishi, Your Majesty has arrived at the gate of the Asking Hall."

Tai Shitong was taken aback for a moment: "Ah? Has Your Majesty arrived?"

Xiaodao nodded: "En."

"go!"

Tai Shitong waved his hand: "Hurry up and meet him."

"No need, I'm already here."

However, before the two went out, Liu Bian's voice came into the hall.

Tai Shitong hurriedly went out to greet him, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "I didn't know His Majesty was coming, so I was far away to welcome you. I hope you will forgive me."

"It's because I didn't say hello in advance, what's your fault?"

Liu Bian didn't take this matter to heart at all, but asked: "How is it, have you started preparing the equipment? If there is anything that can't be solved, you need my help, just ask."

Tai Shitong was flattered: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the equipment is already in the process of being prepared, and the raw materials have also been sent to purchase. I think it will take ten days at the latest, and the aluminum smelting equipment can be manufactured."

"In these ten days, I will be familiar with the whole process, and then devote myself to the aluminum smelting process. If I have any doubts during this period, I will go to the palace to ask His Majesty for advice."

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded, and followed Tai Shitong through the backyard, out the back door, and went straight to the forest.

After all, these things are very dangerous. If they are placed in Wancheng County, it will be bad if they cause a fire.

Put it in the mountain forest and do experiments in caves. As long as fire prevention measures are taken, not only the concealment is good, but also the safety can also be guaranteed.

"not bad."

Liu Bian scanned the equipment, and listened to the expert interpretation. The stone hanging in his heart was completely put down: "If you can refine aluminum alloy, it will be a great achievement, and I will reward you heavily."

Tai Shitong was overjoyed, cupped his hands and cupped his fists: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, this humble minister will live up to his high expectations!"

Liu Bian walked around and returned to the Question Hall: "Judging from the current preparations, my choice is correct, no one is more suitable for this job than you."

"try hard."

Liu Bian's eyes sparkled, and he said loudly: "When you make achievements, I will give you the title of Marquis, honor your ancestors, so that the people in your hometown can see that you, Tai Shitong, are by no means mediocre."

"His Majesty-!"

Tai Shitong was completely moved.

It is clear.

His Majesty the Emperor already knew his family, and understood everything he had experienced.

Although Tai Shitong can be called a rebel in his family, but with the support of the emperor, it is completely different.

Liu Bian waved his hand to interrupt Tai Shitong's Xie En, and reminded: "Remember! Only by making achievements can you prove yourself. I always have clear rewards and punishments. If you make achievements, I will definitely reward you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

A warm current welled up in Tai Shitong's heart, and he was full of enthusiasm: "Just right! When I was studying the "Wan Wu Dao" just now, I didn't understand some content. I wonder if Your Majesty can answer it?"

"can."

Liu Bian first nodded affirmatively, and then said with a twist: "However, when I come back from the racecourse, the equestrian competition has entered the finals, and I must participate."

"How is this?"

Liu Bian took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly: "When I come back from the racecourse, you go to the palace, and I will answer for you."

Tai Shitong was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"In that case, I will go first."

"Wei Chen respectfully sends His Majesty."

Tai Shitong personally sent the emperor out of the Asking Hall and watched him leave.

Liu Bian and the others ran on their horses and went straight to the racecourse, preparing to participate in the finals of the equestrian competition.

About a quarter of an hour.

Racecourse.

Pointing to the stage, Xun Yu rushed to greet him: "Your Majesty."

Liu Bian waved his hand to interrupt his salute: "Is the final list out?"

Xun Yu nodded, hurried back to his seat, and took the roster: "Well, it's out, Your Majesty, please have a look."

Liu Bian took the roster, his eyes rolled up and down, and he was suddenly amazed.

Lu Bu!

Han Dang!

Cao Xing!
Tai Shici!
Sun Ce!

Huang Zhong?

hiss-!
Liu Bian gasped.

Why did so many talented people come out all of a sudden?
Sun Ce is self-righteous, after all, there is Sun Jian's line.

Why did Huang Zhong and Tai Shici also appear?
This scene, not to mention Liu Bian, even the netizens in the live broadcast room are also boiling:

"Fuck! What's the matter with this shit? Tai Shici, Huang Zhong, Lu Bu?"

"The Arrow Gods of the Three Kingdoms are almost assembled, Master Bian has made a lot of money this time."

"Huang Zhong was originally from Nanyang, so it's understandable. I didn't expect Tai Shici to come here too?"

"From Donglai County, Qingzhou, all the way to Nanyang, you almost crossed half a big man."

"The influence of Hanting in Nanyang is really amazing!"

"The three giants will compete in martial arts, and this time we will have good eyesight."

"This time there is no shortage of cavalry commanders."

"Haha! The rhythm of taking off!"

"."

Surprised, Liu Bian looked up at the racecourse, trying to find the finalists: "Wen Ruo, where are the finalists?"

Xun Yu raised his finger and pointed not far away: "Your Majesty, they are making final preparations there. We have indeed screened out a lot of generals this time, especially these two people, who are even more skilled in archery."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian couldn't help being curious: "Which two?"

Xun Yu replied: "Tai Shici, Huang Zhong!"

really!

It was exactly the same as Liu Bian thought: "Then which one do you prefer?"

Xun Yu twisted his beard and said: "Tai Shici is young and has a promising future, but his temperament still needs to be tempered. He can be a general and charge forward, but Huang Zhong is not."

"This person."

Xun Yu took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and then gave his evaluation: "Although this man is old, his archery skills are not inferior to those of the younger generation. The most important thing is that he is well versed in the art of war and acts calmly. He can be a commander in chief."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian couldn't help being curious, and asked tentatively, "Have you investigated this person?"

"That's right!"

Xun Yu nodded affirmatively, turned back to the case, took the letterhead, and forwarded it to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this was sent by Feng Xiao. It is hard to imagine that Nanyang still hides such a mighty general."

Liu Bian took the letter paper and opened it to browse.

The above is Huang Zhong's resume.

He showed his prowess in Nanyang and accompanied the army to kill the robbers;

At the age of 22, there was a rebellion in Jiangxia, Huang Zhong followed the army to suppress the bandits, and was promoted to Sima for his meritorious service;

At the age of 30, Xianbei invaded three sides, and Huang Zhong fought with the army.

At the age of 31, Wuhu rebelled against the Han, and there were tens of thousands of people. Huang Zhong fought with the army and made many military exploits.

At the age of 34, Cangwu and Guiyang thieves rebelled, Huang Zhong participated in the war, and was promoted to be a school lieutenant;
Huh?
Liu Bian frowned, and couldn't help being curious: "What about the back? Why is there no back?"

Xun Yu said softly: "A few years ago, Huang Zhong's only son was seriously ill, so he stayed in Nanyang to take care of the child. Since then, he has not joined the army. When the Yellow Turbans were raging in Nanyang, Huang Zhong also performed outstandingly, but he refused to serve. "

"Or because of the child?"

Xun Yuen nodded: "That's right! I thought that if it wasn't because of the child's burden, with Huang Zhong's ability and the military exploits he has made over the years, he would never lose to Sun Jian."

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded and nodded: "It is indeed possible! Then what is going on with him now, where is the child?"

Xun Yu sighed: "Three years ago, Huang Zhong's only son, Huang Xu, unfortunately passed away. Since then, Huang Zhong has been in a slump. It took three years to gradually recover from the pain of losing his son."

"As for this time."

Xun Yu took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly: "It was recommended by the county magistrate Zhong Yao. In the preliminary competition, he won the first place with the skill of hitting two arrows with one arrow, overwhelming all the heroes."

"And in the semi-finals, Lu Bu, Tai Shici and others competed secretly, using the skills of one arrow and two arrows one after another. Lu Bu and Huang Zhong even hit the target with one arrow at a distance of a hundred paces."

"His Majesty."

Xun Yu couldn't hide the joy on his face: "This final will definitely be very exciting. As far as I know, Tai Shici, Lu Bu, and Huang Zhong are the most popular fighters."

"Especially the veteran Huang Zhong, who can match Lu Bu in archery. The final confrontation between these three will definitely feast His Majesty's eyes."

In the battle against Lu Bu, when the Military Division Alliance introduced Lu Bu's martial arts, it mentioned that shooting a halberd at the gate is real, and also mentioned that Tai Shici's arrow skills are extremely high.

Liu Bian really didn't expect it.

Now, Lu Bu, Tai Shici, and Huang Zhong collided so defenselessly that they even wanted to compete for the championship of the cavalry tournament together!
rare!

It's so rare!
Full of excitement, Liu Bian turned his head and glanced at Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, can the difficulty of the final be upgraded?"

Xun Yu bowed: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, it has been upgraded."

Originally, Liu Bian gave two different competition plans according to the degree of difficulty.

If the contestants can complete the preliminaries and semi-finals, in the final plan, the difficulty coefficient will be adjusted and the difficulty will be increased appropriately, so that the champion can be determined.

"it is good!"

Liu Bian looked forward to it more and more: "When can we start?"

Xun Yu said softly: "The problem of the difference in war horses is currently being resolved."

"War horse?"

"kindness."

Liu Bianlue pondered for a while: "But is it because Lu Bu's red dodder horse is too fast?"

Xun Yu nodded: "That's right! Lu Bu's red-tailed horse has the upper hand, causing dissatisfaction among the other generals. After all, we calculate the results based on the time it takes to complete all the equestrian movements."

"Lu Bu's red-tailed horse is fast, so he naturally has the upper hand. In the preliminary round and the rematch, he has always been at the top, and there is a big gap with No.2. The red-tailed horse played a key role."

Riding competition.

This war horse is indeed a great influence.

Especially the fast war horse has an absolute advantage.

Liu Bian asked tentatively, "What's the problem?"

"Others are fine."

"but."

Xun Yu took a deep breath and said softly, "In the second round, the top three need to play together. If the quality of the horses is too poor, it will definitely affect their performance."

"kindness."

Liu Bian deeply agreed, and asked tentatively, "Whose horse has objections?"

Xun Yu bowed, "Veteran Huang Zhong!"

"Huang Zhong?"

Liu Bian really wanted to see his performance, so he said decisively: "In this way, I will give my red horse to him for the time being, and return it after the competition is over."

"what?"

Xun Yu was taken aback for a moment: "Your Majesty, this is you."

Before Xun Yu could finish speaking, Liu Bian interrupted directly: "It's okay, you tell Huang Zhong, if he can come out on top, I will reward him with a thousand-mile horse, the quality of which will not be inferior to my Chi Ji."

Xun Yu cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

He bowed and retreated, telling the attendant to go to deliver the order.

Not long after, the attendant returned to report.

Xun Yu bowed: "Your Majesty, we can start the match anytime."

Liu Bian stood up, walked straight to the gong, and picked up the copper hammer: "I announce that the final of the cavalry tournament has officially begun!"

clang-!
A crisp golden sound rang out.

Immediately, hundreds of contestants below shouted in unison:

"Long live! Long live! Long live!"

At the same time, the twenty golden drums in the audience sounded together, pushing the enthusiasm of the final to the peak in an instant.

Liu Bian stood at the forefront of the stage, staring at the young general at the start of the track: "Who is that?"

Xun Yu smiled and said, "He is Sun Jian's son, Sun Ce, and he is truly a general."

"Is he Sun Ce?"

The title of Little Overlord is naturally like a thunderbolt.

did not expect.

He actually appeared in front of Liu Bian like this, which is really exciting: "I want to see how capable he is."

Xun Yu was extremely confident: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the ones who can make it to the finals are by no means the ones who are in vain."

clang!
The three-way drum is over.

Accompanied by a crisp gong sound.

but see
Sun Ce slammed the horse's belly and reined in the reins. After sitting down, the horse raised its front hooves, raised its head and let out a neigh. Then, like a bolt of black lightning, it rushed out and broke into the track.

The first half of the track is mainly for testing riding skills, the middle half is for close-range equestrian actions such as chopping and chopping, and the second half is for riding and shooting and other subjects that really test kung fu.

Sun Ce charged forward with his horse, skimmed the straight road at the fastest speed, then slowed down slightly, and leaned out of an angle with the horse, completed the detour of the curve, and entered the quite undulating hilly section.

At this stage, Sun Ce's speed dropped significantly, and the difficulty of controlling the horse became more difficult. There were two or three consecutive ups and downs. Although he successfully crossed it, it took a long time.

Although Sun Ce, who was born in the south of the Yangtze River, is brave and good at fighting, he is still a little inferior in riding skills. However, he is only 16 years old this year, and he knows where he is weak, so he has time to make up for it.

Therefore, not only did Liu Bian not dislike him, but he was grateful. Otherwise, once Sun Ce was finalized, he might not be as easy as he imagined if he wanted to be promoted again.

Go over the hilly areas and into the obstacle course.

Starting from the one-foot-high tripping rope, to the middle-height antlers, and finally the repelling horse, Sun Ce overtook them all without slowing down at all, which showed his riding skills.

Even Liu Bian himself couldn't help but praise: "You are indeed the son of a Jiangdong tiger. As a southerner, it is indeed very good to be able to achieve such a riding skill."

"That's right!"

Xun Yu took a deep breath and agreed with this: "Sun Ce is the only person from the south of the Yangtze River to enter the final. I heard that this black-haired horse was bought by Sun Jian from Liangzhou at a high price. Cultivate his riding skills."

call-!
Liu Bian let out a long sigh of relief: "Wentai has a heart."

Xun Yu nodded: "That's right!"

When the two were chatting, Sun Ce entered the middle half.

but see
Sun Ce held the horse spear in one hand and the Huan Shou knife in the other. He only relied on his two legs to control the horse. All the scarecrows along the way were stabbed by him and fell to the ground.

At the same time, more than a dozen soldiers on both sides of the track, holding sandbags, aimed at Sun Ce to simulate the attack of arrows, and threw them one after another. When the horses passed by, a streak of white ash appeared behind Sun Ce.

this means!

In the middle paragraph, Sun Ce hits an arrow.

In fact, Sun Ce has performed very well, and only hit one arrow.

In an actual combat situation, even if you ride your horse and rush to kick the battalion, surrounded by enemy troops, it may not be so difficult. After all, there is no obstruction in the middle of the simulated archers on both sides.

"Ugh-!"

Liu Bian sighed, and said softly: "Unfortunately, I hit an arrow."

Xun Yu twisted his beard and smiled lightly: "Your Majesty, this is the most difficult challenge. There were only six people before, but now there are 12 people. Even Lu Bu and others said that actual combat is not as difficult as ours."

"Very good."

Liu Bian didn't feel any difference, but was very satisfied with it: "I would rather let them bleed and cry during training than let them die on the battlefield!"

Xun Yu bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty has a good intention, and I admire you."

Liu Bian waved his hand and stared at Sun Ce: "It's the second half, I want to see how good Sun Ce is at riding and shooting."

Looking forward.

but see
Sun Ce twisted his bow and set his arrows, and shot one after another. The fixed targets in front of him were easily hit by Sun Ce.

Followed by moving target, the speed is fast or slow.

Sun Ce took his time and continued to twirl his bow and set his arrows.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
Two arrows missed, and all the rest were hit.

Plopping!
The last bird came out of the cage and flew towards the sky.

Sun Ce hastily changed his bow, put his feathers and arrows on the string, and while stretching the full moon, he kept adjusting his breath and aimed at the bird.

See you!

Heart to!

here!

Whoosh!
The arrows whizzed like shooting stars.

In normal times, let alone a bird that just flew up, even a wild goose in the sky, Sun Ce would not feel the slightest pressure.

It's a pity that Sun Ce's arm strength was greatly depleted by the successive archery in the first half.

But now switching from a weak bow with one stone to a strong bow with two stones, Sun Ce's arm strength is really too much.

The arrow brushed past the bird's body, but failed to shoot it down.

Urge-!
Sun Ce reined in his horse, his eyebrows furrowed suddenly, and his proud heart was hit.

You must know that before participating in this big competition, Sun Ce had absolute confidence in his own courage, and he always returned with a full reward when he went out hunting, so he was nicknamed "Little Overlord".

But
After this competition.

He really realized that there are tens of thousands of people stronger than himself, and the young man still needs to work hard to live up to his reputation as a bully.

"Sun Ce, the whole process took 460 and two breaths. Ten out of ten fixed targets were hit, and eight out of ten were hit by moving targets. An arrow was shot in the back, and the bird was missed."

Roar!Roar!Roar!
Ho Ho-!
In the wilderness, there was a low roar.

This was all the soldiers expressing their admiration and congratulations to Sun Ce.

Next, it was Han Dang.

"Han Dang, it took 440 three breaths for the whole process. Ten out of ten fixed targets were hit, seven out of ten were hit by moving targets, one arrow was shot in the back and one arrow in the left shoulder, and the bird was missed."

"Cao Xing, the whole process took 480 six breaths. Ten out of ten fixed targets were hit, nine out of ten were hit by moving targets, two arrows were hit on the back, one arrow was hit on the chest and one on the left shoulder, and the bird was missed."

"Chen Dao, the whole process took 420 and eight breaths. Ten out of ten of the fixed targets were hit, and ten out of ten of the moving targets were hit. An arrow was shot in the back, and the bird was missed."

"Hou Cheng."

Without comparison, there is no harm.

Liu Bian thought that Sun Ce would be injured in the first bat, but he didn't expect that, except for Chen Dao's excellent performance, none of the guys who played next could satisfy him.

"From this point of view, Sun Ce is indeed very good."

Even Liu Bian himself could not help but nod in praise.

"Your Majesty, don't worry."

Xun Yu smiled indifferently, and glanced across the battlefield, looking at the next fighter: "The next one is Donglai Taishici. Maybe he can shoot the last bird."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian's gaze immediately focused on Tai Shici: "I want to see how this Donglai Tai Shici's archery is doing, and whether he is as strong as Wen Ruo said."

Xun Yu was very sure: "Your Majesty will not be disappointed."

clang-!
There was a crisp gong sound.

In the next second, Tai Shici finally moved.

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(End of this chapter)