serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 376 West Mountain
Xishan is more than [-] miles away to the west of Beijing. It is like a soaring dragon raising a python, guarding the capital from the west, so it is also called the "right arm of Shenjing".

After Emperor Honghua made the capital the capital, in order to guard against the nomads in the north, he specially set up an additional military camp in the Western Mountains. He selected elite soldiers from the army and organized them into twelve regiments, which were stationed in the Western Mountains to defend the capital.

Later, because the meritorious soldiers and princes and nobles were corrupted by the prosperity and wealth, they only knew how to eat, drink, play, and walk birds and fight crickets all day long. Emperor Honghua opened a hunting ground in Xishan for the children of the royal family and the generals and nobles to practice riding. Shooting, for hunting.

Taizong and Gaozong held autumn hunting here many times. First, they used force to demonstrate to frighten the enemies in the north.The second is to train and teach martial arts and review the troops stationed in Beijing.The third is to ride and have fun to enhance your physical fitness.

After the Emperor ascended the throne, it was gradually abandoned. After the defeat of the deposed prince and the destruction of the [-]th regiment, Xishan was completely forgotten!

At this time, the foot of the eastern foothills of the Western Mountains had become a huge military camp. Tents had sprung up like bamboo shoots after the rain. Thirty thousand forbidden troops were scattered around the mountains and vast wilderness of dozens of miles in radius.

In the distance, a luxurious bright yellow tent can be seen in the center surrounded by countless tents. This is the emperor's residence.

To the west of the camp, more than a dozen tents stood in the wilderness. Outside one tent stood Lin San like a boulder, motionless with the hilt of a knife in his hand. Dozens of soldiers on both sides and around the tent were also like boulders. Ting Li remained motionless.

In the big tent, Jia Hu was squatting in the corner, sharpening arrows by himself.

Beside him was a pile of gleaming arrows that had been sharpened.

Jia Hu sharpened the arrow with one hand, and held a copper spoon in the other hand to pour water on the knife stone.

After a long time, Jia Hu polished the last arrow, explored the arrowhead with his hand, then threw the arrow on the pile of arrows with a bang, washed his hands, and stood up.

He walked to the bed, picked up a face towel, wiped his hands, and walked out.

Seeing Jia Hu come out, Lin San hurriedly walked up and said, "Your Majesty."

Jia Hu: "There's no news from Xingyuan yet?"

Lin San: "Back to the prince, two groups of people have been sent."

Jia Hu frowned.

At this time, there was a rush of horseshoes, and everyone paid attention.

Jia Huan, wearing a red cloth mask, was galloping towards this side on his horse, shouting: "Second brother!"

Jia Hu was startled: "."

He ran to the big tent and reined in the reins. Jia Huan jumped off his horse and ran to Jia Hu: "Second brother."

Jia Hu's face sank: "Why are you here?"

Jia Huan chuckled: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, you have specially ordered us martial arts students to participate in this year's autumn hunting. Those with excellent hunting results will also be rewarded!"

Hearing this, Jia Hu frowned.

Jia Huan continued: "The imperial edict also said that those who have family members and elders participating in the autumn hunt do not need to live in the martial arts students' tent. I came to see my second brother. By the way, I haven't had breakfast yet."

Jia Hu glanced at Lin San and motioned for him to take Jia Huan down.

Lin San: "Third Master, please come this way." After saying that, he led Jia Huan to the tent on the side.

Jia Hu stood there and looked up at the sky. A dark cloud surged in the southeastern sky, covering the sun.

Suddenly, a tiger roar came from the mountain. It was powerful, thick, majestic and deep, causing birds to fly up and circle in the sky.

Then, there was the sound of intensive firecrackers and the roar of a tiger in pain.

There is a tiger in Xishan!

At this moment, the soldiers who went to the camp to inquire about the news came back.

A soldier reported: "Your Majesty, word came from the camp that the autumn hunt will be held tomorrow."

Another soldier said: "Your Majesty, I have found out clearly that the person in charge of the imperial army is General Niu Ben."

Jia Hu's eyes flashed, and he realized that the father and son had indeed climbed up to the emperor's high branches. There was no doubt that Niu Ben would become the emperor's son-in-law.

A 13-year-old princess can do anything to her, she is a scumbag.

"My lord, look!" the soldier behind reminded him.

Jia Hu followed his gaze and saw the rapid sound of horse hooves, flying dust, and several fast horses galloping towards him.

The cavalry was getting closer and closer. It was the imperial army patrolling the mountain, but these people had a lot of blood on them.

The cavalry did not slow down and galloped straight towards the carriage.

Jia Hu thought for a while: "Go and have a look." "Yes." A soldier got on his horse and chased after him.

After a while, the soldier came back.

After hearing the soldiers' words, Jia Hu became suspicious. As early as a month ago, Shuntian Mansion began to organize people to search the mountains to drive away and kill large beasts.

First there were tigers, and now a group of Imperial Guards patrolling the mountains encountered a pack of wolves. What kind of trouble was this?
Thinking of this, Jia Hu said to Lin San who came over: "Leave 20 people to guard the big tent. The rest put on iron armor, bring bows and arrows and sabers, and follow me into the mountain!" Then he said to Jia Huan: "Be honest with me. Stay here." After saying that, he walked directly into the big tent.

In the large tent on the other side, Emperor Jianwu, with a face as hard as iron, sat on the main seat in the middle without saying a word.

Since the imperial court was still deploying troops in the northwest, southern Xinjiang and Nanyang, in addition to the princes and nobles, only Li Shouzhong, the cabinet scholar, Wang Ziteng, the minister of rites, Jia Yucun, the minister of official affairs, and Ma Ruifang, the minister of the ministry of industry, accompanied him.

Li Shouzhong, Wang Ziteng, Jia Yucun, and Ma Ruifang had all arrived after hearing the news, and now they were standing in the big tent.

Dai Quan, who was standing nearby, spoke: "Your Majesty, since something has happened in the mountains, it is better to postpone the hunting day. Wait until the Forbidden Army clears up and confirm that it is safe before holding it."

Emperor Jianwu's eyes flashed: "Can you take back what I said?"

Dai Quan did not dare to say any more and had to lower his head.

Wang Ziteng spoke: "The purpose of the Autumn Hunting is to hone your blood and cultivate the spirit of martial arts. You cannot shrink back when encountering difficulties. Besides, those who can participate in the Autumn Hunting have extraordinary skills, and they are accompanied by guards. As long as they do not There is basically no danger when encountering wild beasts such as tigers and leopards.

Even if it's a little bit, it's all a training. "

Li Shouzhong: "That's exactly what Wang Shangshu said. However, for safety reasons, martial arts students should not go into the mountains. Let the imperial army drive out the wild beasts in the mountains, and then let them hunt at the foot of the mountains."

Jia Yucun and Ma Ruifang looked at each other and said in unison: "I second the proposal!"

Emperor Jianwu was about to speak when suddenly another tiger roar came from the mountain. He stood up suddenly and strode out.

Everyone's expressions changed and they followed him out.

Emperor Jianwu and everyone raised their heads and looked in the direction of the tiger's roar.

At this moment, another tiger roar came, the sound was extremely miserable, as if he had suffered some huge pain.

Immediately afterwards, another tiger roar came, but this time the roar seemed weak.

Before everyone could react, another miserable wailing sound came from the mountain forest, and then the entire Western Mountain fell silent.

Everyone tilted their heads and raised their ears.

"Dead?" Dai Quan asked softly.

Wang Ziteng: "It should be."

Li Shouzhong continued: "Dead."

"Did you hear the sound of the gun?" Emperor Jianwu suddenly asked.

Dai Quan was unsure and looked at Wang Ziteng and Li Shouzhong.

Wang Ziteng and Li Shouzhong shook their heads: "No. I didn't hear the sound of firecrackers."

Wang Ziteng thought for a while: "Listening to the sound, this tiger must have been killed by someone."

Dai Quan's eyes lit up: "Yes, General Niu Ben must have killed this tiger!"

When Emperor Jianwu heard this, a trace of smile lines appeared at the corner of his mouth.

At this time, a forbidden soldier came on horseback, rushed to a distance of about [-] steps from Emperor Jianwu, grabbed the reins, dismounted, and galloped towards Emperor Jianwu.

Emperor Jianwu's eyes flashed, and the imperial guard ran to him and knelt down: "Your Majesty, the prince has killed a female tiger."

Emperor Jianwu didn't hear clearly: "Who?"

The imperial guard loudly replied: "The prince killed a female tiger with three swords!"

Emperor Jianwu was startled for a moment, then nodded.

"Where is your deputy commander?" Dai Quan suddenly asked.

The Forbidden Army: "Another group of wild wolves was discovered in the mountains, and the deputy commander led his team to encircle and suppress them."

Emperor Jianwu's face suddenly turned livid, and he said to Dai Quan: "Let the people from the Supervisor of Ceremonies bring Shuntian Prefecture Yin." After saying that, he turned and walked into the big tent.

(End of this chapter)