Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 185 Xu Tian’s Hunting

It was less than a month before the first year of Xingping, and as the new year was approaching, Xudu was much noisier than before. This excitement was not only among the people, but also since Cao Cao proposed hunting in the fields, all the officials in the court were also forced to take action.

Such a big move was the first time since Liu Xie came to the throne.

Since Cao Cao is taking the lead, the arrangement of the hunting field cannot be arbitrary. Whether it is selecting good horses, famous eagles, handsome dogs, or making bows and arrows, we strive to be exquisite and gorgeous to match the honor of the emperor.

Zhong Pingyuan thought that he was only responsible for participating and playing a role in witnessing history. He did not expect that he, the Taishi Ling, was in charge of astronomical calculations and had to be responsible for calculating a good day with clear weather in advance.

He thought to himself, shouldn't he go to the Taifu regarding this matter? Why do you have to do the math yourself again? I don’t even understand the ancient calendar! Mathematics is indeed my lifelong enemy.

Even though I am so slanderous, I still have to do what needs to be done.

Zhong Ping locked himself in the official office and worked hard to count the days. When he had some free time, he spent all of it on Xun You's house.

Others don't know what will happen in this hunt, doesn't he know?

Now he is only worried that when Cao Cao uses the emperor's precious eagle bow and golden arrows... it may not only be Guan Yu who can't bear to draw his sword, but also his own father...

If Uncle Xun can't stop him then, he will have to hold him down no matter what.

Thongpei had calculated many possible scenarios in his mind in advance, but he did not expect the current situation:

The weather has been calm for half a month, the day of hunting has been decided, the location has been chosen, and there are only ten days left before the event... Liu Biao from Jingzhou didn't know what the wind was, and he cut off Cao Cao's food.

This matter is neither big nor small.

At any other time, Cao Cao would have been known to attack Jingzhou directly, but now it was the time when the emperor was hunting, and Cao Cao finally decided to send an envoy to Jingzhou in advance to hold Liu Biao accountable.

So the news of Liu Biao's grain robbery had just spread in Xudu for one day. Zhongping, who had finally finished his struggle with mathematics, was pulled out. He was ordered as an envoy of the emperor to pack up and go to Jingzhou.

Obviously, Cao Cao considered that if Zhong Ping participated in this hunt, he would probably be forced to take sides... It would be too embarrassing and embarrassing, so he very considerately asked him to leave Xu Du first and slowly take his time outside. consider.

Zhongping was not unaware of Cao Cao's good intentions, but he felt that if he did not participate, he would probably only see Zhongji's body when he came back.

After all, Liu Biao's matter must be dealt with immediately, and Zhongping cannot delay it.

Before leaving, he specially left a letter to Zhong Ji. Fearing that the words in the letter would not be enough to calm Zhong Ji, Zhong Ping also took away the gentleman's sword that Zhong Ji used in advance and replaced it with a sword with an extremely long blade, making it difficult to draw it out immediately. He gave Wu Zhi his ceremonial sword and asked him to take good care of his seeds while hunting.

After arranging everything, he took his guard Huzi and deputy envoy Wei Zhong and embarked on the journey to Jingzhou.

On December 24, the fourth year of Chuping's reign, the wind was light and the clouds were clear. It was a rare good weather.

The emperor drove out of the city in a row, followed by Cao Cao and Liu Bei with dozens of cavalry, followed by hundreds of officials, and then came the generals and horses with flags flying, the banners waving, covering the sky and the sun.

The hunting paddock has been built long ago. Liu Xie stood on the Luanjia, and it was difficult to see its edge at a glance. He could only see the trees on the hill in the distance, although they had no leaves, but they had dense branches.

Looking up into the distance, I can see a vast field in the distance, and birds with gray wings are flying into the sky in a team.

Liu Xie had lived in the palace for a long time and rarely saw this scene. Although he still had doubts about Cao Cao's hunting in the field, he also felt a little relieved.

He remembered Fu Wan's words, the more help you can get, the better the world will be. He knew that the only one he could rely on at this time was Liu Bei, so he smiled at Liu Bei and said: "I heard that the emperor's swordsmanship is superb, and I think he is also superb in archery. I saw that There seems to be a deer deer in the forest, can your uncle shoot it for me?"

Liu Bei held the bow and subconsciously looked at Cao Cao.

Although Cao Cao didn't speak, his brows were a little unhappy. Instead of looking at Liu Xie, he glanced at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei half-squinted his eyes, drew his bow and nocked an arrow, aimed at the swaying spot in the grass, held his breath for a moment, and hit the gray rabbit's neck with an arrow.

"Uncle Huang is good at shooting!"

The attendant lifted up the gray rabbit, and Liu Xie immediately cheered, with admiration on his face, and praised Liu Bei repeatedly.

"Your Majesty is so complimentary."

Liu Bei was cautious in his words and deeds. Not only did he not feel complacent because of Liu Xie's intimacy, but his expression became more grateful and humble, and his words became very few.

Liu Xie made a full circle on his horse, holding the emperor's exclusive treasured eagle bow in his hand.

He is still very clear about his shooting skills and is not planning to shoot the prey with his own hands. He just hopes to see some bigger beasts and ask Liu Bei to shoot them for him. When the time comes, he will reward them and get closer to him.

It's just that the only things I saw around me were hares and deer. It was a bit fun at first, but after seeing too much, it became boring.

He pulled the reins and was about to return to his horse, when he suddenly saw a big deer rushing down the slope.

"Uncle Emperor, shoot it for me!"

Liu Xie immediately raised his head and shouted at Liu Bei, his voice full of excitement.

Liu Bei had just shot a deer deer and was using the last arrow in his quiver. At this time, the arrows in his quiver were empty. When he first heard Liu Xie calling out to him, he originally wanted to send someone to retrieve the arrow.

When he looked back, he saw a deer rushing out of the thorns, and his hand that was ready to receive the new arrow was stunned.

When Liu Xie saw the deer approaching, but Liu Bei didn't shoot the deer immediately, he felt itchy in his heart.

He took a golden arrow, put it on the eagle bow, aimed at the deer and shot. Although his aim was accurate, it was a pity that he lost his strength. Not only did the arrow miss, but it actually frightened the deer.

The deer spread its hooves and ran in the opposite direction.

Liu Xie stopped calling Liu Bei at this time, and continued to draw his bow and arrow, and shot twice in one breath. Once, the arrow almost missed the deer's ear, but unfortunately he missed the target.

He led his horse back angrily. When he saw the deer trapped in the paddock, he turned around and asked Liu Bei: "The deer is right here. Why didn't you shoot it for me?"

Liu Bei had no choice but to show his empty bag and salute: "I would like to shoot for your majesty, but the time has not come yet."

Cao Cao, who was standing beside Liu Xie, heard the words and said: "The opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. Xuande has no arrows, but Cao Cao has enough arrows in his bag, why not use Cao's arrows?"

After saying this, he took off his quiver and sent someone to give it to Liu Bei.

Liu Xiezheng was not happy. Hearing Cao Cao's words, he said, "I haven't seen Sikong shoot hunting before, why not give it a try?"

Cao Cao immediately said: "I have given the arrow to Xuande, but I don't have any arrows in my hand. How can I go hunting?"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand towards Liu Xie.

Liu Xie couldn't understand what he meant, so he held back his anger and handed over the quiver containing the golden arrows.

However, Cao Cao did not give up when he saw the good news, but said again: "This arrow is extraordinary and cannot be matched by ordinary bows."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand again.

When Liu Bei asked for the golden arrow, he couldn't help but look up at him. At this moment, he saw him asking for the precious eagle bow. He tightened his hand on the bow and looked at Guan Yu outside. .

Sure enough, he saw that his second brother Feng's eyes were open, his right hand was on the sword handle, and he was also looking at him.

Liu Bei looked at it visually and shook his head slightly.

Guan Yu's face showed anger, but he still obeyed his elder brother's wishes and lowered his eyes and sheathed his sword.

Liu Xie was angry and frightened. He held the precious eagle bow in his hand and felt helpless in his heart.

Cao Cao refused to give up and still stretched out his hand, as if he would not stop until he got the bow.

Liu Xie subconsciously looked at the officials in the distance. They were too far away and he could only see many red and black official uniforms.

How would Cao Cao be like this if he had such a powerful minister by his side?

He had never expected Takahira to participate in the hunt, and he had never realized so clearly the correctness of Fu Wan's words.

Liu Xie's hand holding the Baodiao Bow tightened again and again, and finally let go.

Cao Cao took the bow and arrow, glanced at Liu Xie, and turned to aim at the big deer that was still running.

"Whoosh-"

As the deer fell heavily to the ground, the general on horseback galloped past, raised the deer's body high, and shouted loudly: "The emperor has shot! The emperor has shot! The emperor has shot!"

He shouted three times in a row, and all the officials in the venue could hear him clearly.

I don't know who shouted "Long Live" first, and rows of ministers in official uniforms knelt down in response. The whole crowd was shouting for a while.

Cao Cao seemed to be happy. He rode his horse forward and pretended to collect the deer he had shot. He just received the bow from all the officials.

Wu Zhi, who was standing behind Zhong Ji, immediately tensed up his muscles and stared at Zhong Ji, fearing that he would do something irrational.

However, Zhong Ji's expression was indifferent and his whole body was extremely relaxed. After kneeling down, he stood up as the others did, without even touching the sword at his waist.

Cao Cao carried the deer and drove his horse back to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie felt like vomiting blood when he saw his transgression, but he knew that he couldn't quarrel with him at this time, so he didn't show any emotion on his face and just looked at him, hoping that he would return the bow and arrow.

Cao Cao seemed unaware of anything.

Liu Bei then raised his hands and congratulated: "Sikong hit the target with one shot. His shooting skills are exquisite and rare in the real world."

Cao Cao held the precious carved bow, admired it carefully, and laughed and said: "I rely on the things I rely on. If I hear that noble people use things, there must be noble people in them. I will not deceive you sincerely. This is the great blessing of the emperor!"

After saying this, he cupped his hands towards Liu Xielue and turned around and walked away.

Although he came back for the banquet later, he did not mention the placement of the precious eagle bow and golden arrows. During the banquet, many people felt the same and could not swallow their food.

Cao Cao's intentions at this time are clearly revealed...

(End of this chapter)