Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 200 Proposal Competition
Zhao Yu led all the officials into the hall, and then sat on the main seat. The officials stood on both sides according to their rank.

Looking around at Zhao Yu, he then looked at Huang Hao who was standing respectfully on one side: "Envoys from various countries enter the palace."

"Follow the order".Huang Hao saluted respectfully, turned around and walked outside the hall.

Not long after footsteps sounded, Wei, Qi, Qin, Chu, Han, Zhongshan, Lou Fan, and Lin Hu walked into the hall one by one, and bowed respectfully to Zhao Yu: "See King Zhao."

"I don't know if King Zhao has already figured it out, whether to cede the land in the new city to our clan and Lin Hu."Envoy Lou Fan asked Zhao Yu immediately without waiting for Zhao Yu to speak.

Envoy Lin Hu also took the opportunity to agree: "I also ask King Zhao to give me an accurate word."

"Are people in the north like you waiting for Lou Fan and Lin Hu, so ignorant of etiquette?"Zhao Wuming came out from the first position on the upper right, and questioned Lou Fan and envoy Lin Hu.

Lin Hu and Envoy Lou Fan were slightly taken aback when they saw Zhao Wuming walking out, and then they came to their senses instantly.This person was the one who killed General Lou Fan when he entered the city some time ago: "It's you".

"You are so courageous. When the envoys Ben and Lin Hu entered Handan, you were the one who killed our general without any explanation."Envoy Lou Fan looked at Zhao Wuming with an angry expression, then turned his gaze to Zhao Yu, and saluted him respectfully: "King Zhao, have you not given my family a clear answer to the matter of this person killing our general?"

The envoys of Wei, Qi, Qin, Chu, Han, Zhongshan and other countries looked at the show, thinking that the two tribes were just taking advantage of the fire, but they didn't expect such a good show.

Zhao Yu's face sank instantly, and just about to explode, he thought of the current internal and external situation, and then his voice became softer: "The widow said, it was you who didn't abide by the laws of our country first, why did you wait for this matter?" entanglement".

"Since the king of Zhao protected this person so much, I have nothing to do in Handan. But after I go back, I will definitely tell my king the truth. At that time, I will have my own army to seek justice for the unjustly killed warrior."Anger appeared in Lou Fan's eyes, and his words were full of threats.

Envoy Lin Hu was not to be outdone, and expressed his support to envoy Lou Fan: "King Zhao is such an arrogant person. The envoy will tell my king about it when he goes back. I hope that King Zhao will still be able to deal with it peacefully."

"Two envoys, don't be impatient...".Da Wuwu, who was standing behind Zhao Wuming, couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly tried to persuade him.

Zhao Wuming looked at Dawuwu and interrupted him, and then looked directly at the envoys of Lou Fan and Linhu: "Lou Fan and Linhu are so powerful, I don't know how the envoys of the two tribes plan to deal with Gu, so that the two tribes Peace of mind of the family".

"The murderer pays with his life, and the one who instructs others to kill also pays with his life. This is an eternal truth. If you can kill yourself in this hall, this matter can be done."Envoy Lou Fan replied to Zhao Wuming without showing any weakness, without any emotion in his tone, but the smile that flashed at the corner of his mouth revealed his murderous intentions.

Envoy Lin Hu smiled, as if he was watching the upcoming feast: "Kill yourself, only your blood can quench the anger in King Lou Fan and me, King Lin Hu."

"Presumptuous, where is the forbidden army in front of the palace?"Zhao Yu couldn't hold back the anger in his heart any longer, and suddenly stood up, almost roaring towards the outside.

Footsteps sounded, and two imperial guards walked in, wearing heavy armor and holding swords.He didn't speak, just saluted Zhao Yu respectfully and waited for orders.

Seeing Zhao Yu's actions, Zhao Wuming's heart warmed, and he immediately stopped him: "Wait a minute, since they are envoys, how can they add swords and soldiers? Since they are targeting Gu, how can Gu let the elder brother vent his anger on Gu's behalf? Big Brother, please calm down and let Gu settle the score with them."

"Forget it, step back."Zhao Yu's anger subsided at this moment, and he immediately regretted his actions just now, and then gave instructions to the two imperial guards.

The two soldiers of the forbidden army replied respectfully: "obey the order".

As soon as the voice fell, he turned and walked outside the hall.

Seeing this scene, the envoys from various countries showed faint smiles, not knowing whether they were laughing at Zhao Guo or Lou Fan and Lin Hu.

After Zhao Wuming saw the two soldiers of the forbidden army leave, he looked at Lou Fan and envoy Lin Hu: "Since you want Gu to commit suicide so much, but Gu is very puzzled, what are you relying on? I said this in front of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, and in front of the envoys of various countries."

"The murderer pays with his life. This is the principle of heaven and earth, so why wouldn't this envoy dare to say it?".Envoy Lou Fan replied to Zhao Wuming without thinking.

Zhao Wuming seemed to have heard a joke, with a mocking expression on his face: "Whoever kills will pay for his life? I don't know that you, Lou Fan and Lin Hu, go south every year. How many people have been killed in our country of Zhao, and how many women and money have been plundered. If the intruder pays for his life, should all the people of your two clans commit suicide?"

"The weak are born to be the property of the strong. It is only natural to give and take what you want, so there is no way to pay for it. If you refuse to accept it, you can let the king of Zhao send an army to attack. I have hundreds of thousands of cavalry. What is there to fear".Envoy Lou Fan looked at Zhao Wuming's serious reply, but his words were full of arrogance.

Lin Hu's envoy also echoed without hesitation: "If you Zhao Guo refuses to accept, you can also send a large army to attack. I, Lin Hu, have hundreds of thousands of elite archers, and I am not afraid."

"Archers? Iron cavalry?"Zhao Wuming looked at Lin Hu and Envoy Lou Fan with contempt in his eyes: "It's just self-promotion."

Lou Fan's envoy was furious: "I have hundreds of thousands of Lou Fan's elite cavalry. It is well known in the world why I sell my boastful words."

"My Linhu archer is world-famous, so why should I praise myself?"Envoy Lin Hu also showed an angry look.

Zhao Yu looked at the envoys of the two clans who showed angry faces above the main hall.Then he looked at Zhao Wuming as if he had thought of something, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Zhao Wuming looked at the envoys of the two races, and suggested to them: "I don't know if it's self-promotion or not, but I know that as long as we compare everything, it will be clear at a glance."

"Compare, how do you want to compare?".The envoys of the two races agreed without hesitation, so Zhao Guo was afraid of it.

A smile flashed across the corner of Zhao Wuming's mouth: "Our country Zhao has a lot of talents. In order to prevent you from saying that we bully the small with the big, the Gu will not let them take action. Just use those crooked melons and dates in the Gu Mansion to compare with Lin Hu Archery, competing with Lou Fan on horseback, I don't know how you like it."

"Crooked melons and cracked dates? As long as you are not afraid of losing the face of your Zhao country, why should we be afraid?"Lin Hu and envoy Lou Fan looked at each other and expressed their agreement at the same time.

The smile on Zhao Wuming's face became even stronger: "Since it's a competition, I'll suggest the location, and it's up to you to propose the content of the competition."

"The envoy came from the south, accompanied by 120 soldiers, all of whom were brave warriors on horseback. The envoy proposed that each of them send a hundred soldiers to fight. This competition is like a battlefield, life and death are irrelevant. The winner lives and the loser dies."Envoy Lou Fan told Zhao Wuming the rules, trying to intimidate Zhao Wuming in terms of momentum.

Before Zhao Wuming could speak, Envoy Lin Hu immediately said: "This envoy is not so bloody. Since it is a competition of archery, there is no need for both sides to fight each other. You and I will compete with each other, whoever has the best archery skills will win the battle." win".

"Okay, I will follow the words of the two envoys and implore the envoys of all countries to be a witness. In case some people can't afford to lose."After Zhao Wuming finished speaking, he looked around at the envoys from various countries who looked like they were watching a show, and made a request to them.

The envoys from the six countries smiled and nodded slightly to Zhao Wuming.

"To win is to win, and to lose is to lose. The people in my room are all brave warriors, how could they break their promises and become fat."Envoy Lou Fan was furious and stared at Zhao Wuming.

Envoy Lin Hu smiled sinisterly at Zhao Wuming: "Could it be that some people can't afford to lose?"

"Who is the one who can't afford to lose? Isn't it clear after the comparison?"Zhao Wuming replied not to be outdone, and then seemed to have reached something, looked at Lou Fan and envoy Lin Hu: "Since there is a competition, I wonder if your manpower is ready."

"I'm waiting to go to the palace to meet King Zhao, so why would I mention calling people?"Envoy Lou Fan replied without thinking.

Envoy Lin Hu pondered for a while: "There will be a cavalry battle later, why don't we agree on a place outside, and each of you will bring your manpower to compete. I don't know what you think."

"Since you have set the rules, the location should be chosen by the solitary."Zhao Wuming didn't agree or disagree, but just asked them.

Envoys Lou Fan and Lin Hu nodded slightly: "For the sake of fairness, it should be so."

"Brother, please make an order to let all the officials in the palace and the envoys of various countries go to watch the competition outside the east gate of Handan. Gu returns to the mansion to gather people, and the envoys of the Linhu and Loufan clans return to the embassy to prepare. The competition will start in half an hour. ".Zhao Wuming thought for a while, and proposed to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu nodded slowly and immediately made an order, but was blocked by Dawuwu's words: "The fourth son of Chengwang is very calculating, and it is said that the fourth son of Chengwang competes with the two clans. If he wins, the fourth son of Chengwang Your son's face is greatly improved. If he loses, it will not be a loss of face to Zhao Guo."

"Xiangguo's words are reasonable, and this matter is just a matter of the fourth son of King Cheng and the envoys of Lou Fan and Lin Hu."All the officials suddenly realized that it was Zhao Wuming who was talking with Lin Hu and Lou Fan after a long time.

Gao Zhao was thinking in his heart, and was about to speak out to help, but Zhao Wuming's voice had already come: "Then I don't know how Xiangguo plans to arrange this time? Or in the eyes of Xiangguo, our Zhao Guo generals are no match for Lou Fan and Lin Hu" .

Dawuwu was furious immediately: "The soldiers of our country are naturally rare elites in the world, so why should the Fourth Prince of Cheng slander the truth. It's just that only you, the fourth prince of Chengwang's mansion participated in this matter, and you are not representing our country Zhao" .

"Then according to Xiangguo's words, so what should be done."Zhao Wuming looked at Dawuwu and asked unceremoniously.

Seeing Zhao Guoxiang Guoda Wuwu and Zhao Wuming arguing, the smiles on the faces of the envoys from various countries in the hall became even stronger.They can argue in front of outsiders, so wouldn't it be a good show in private.

Dawuwu looked at Zhao Yu: "This matter should be decided by the king."

"Then I don't know what the elder brother means."Zhao Wuming followed Dawuwu's words and looked at Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu showed a look of embarrassment, and looked at the envoys of Lou Fan and Lin Hu: "I want to add some people to the competition, I don't know if it is possible."

"It doesn't matter whether you are living or dying in a riding battle, you are not afraid of being laughed at by the world when you ride a wheel battle."Envoy Lou Fan spoke sarcastically without thinking.

Zhao Yu was a little embarrassed, but returned to normal in an instant.After all, this is a dispute between the Zhao Kingdom and the two clans. It is really inappropriate to let the fourth younger brother compete: "The cavalry battle is a bit special. It is better for envoy Lou Fan to divide the hundred cavalry into two teams of 50 people. The widow and the four Brothers each sent out 50 people, and divided into two duels. As for archery, which is not a battle of life and death, it is better to arrange two rounds, one up and one down, just like riding a battle. I don’t know what the two envoys think.”

"Since the king of Zhao arranged it this way, there is a way that the guest can do as he pleases, and we are not afraid of challenges."Lou Fan and the envoys of the Lin and Hu tribes looked at each other and nodded slightly to Zhao Yu to express their agreement.

Seeing that the envoys of the two races agreed, Zhao Yu immediately decreed: "In one hour, there will be a competition outside the east gate of Handan, archery and horsemanship. The fourth brother can go back to the mansion first to prepare, Lin Hu and Lou Fan can go back to the post house, and the rest and others Follow the widow to the east gate of Handan. Guowei also called Xue Qian, and the widow has other arrangements when the time comes."

"Follow the order".The officials and envoys from all over the world bowed to receive the orders, and followed Zhao Yu to the outside of the hall.

(End of this chapter)