late night song

Chapter 23
When the hunting was over, the horn sounded, and people from all walks of life gathered outside the camp.Xirong returned with a full load, and the birds and animals piled up into a hill. Several internal supervisors were responsible for counting and recording, but after Hehe and the Beiling hunting team returned, everyone's attention was focused on the giant python.

The mesh pattern glowed with a faint green light. Everyone gathered around and watched the guard use a soft ruler to measure the length of the giant python. The result really shocked everyone!Life is three feet long!The snake's belly is bulging, and even a strong adult man can't hold it at its thickest part!

The guards hurriedly cut open the snake's belly, and the fire fox was taken out completely. In addition, there were other incompletely digested animal carcasses. The most surprising thing was that a golden ball the size of a lychee was found in the snake's belly. The character "Qian" is engraved on the body, with no other decorations.

At the same time, the internal supervisor responsible for the inventory also accidentally discovered a Nine Dragons Mysterious Mirror among the gold and silver jewelry brought back from the Snake Cave.

At this time, the whole camp exploded. The young prince Hehe killed the giant snake and recovered the temple treasure that had been lost for many years in Dongqi Huguo Dharma Temple.

"They are all pretenders." The Xirong warriors who were watching said angrily to their own people. The hunting ground has always been their glory. Cheng Yaojin, who was killed for no reason, was still a young boy. It was really embarrassing.

"I see that weakling Beiling still needs children to protect him. The rumors are indeed true. Apart from being able to be a hero in bed thanks to an emperor father, he is not as good as a hunting dog in my grassland." Another one mocked. .

"Hahahahaha, let's go drink!" Several other Xirong people laughed together and walked arm-in-arm towards the bonfire mat set up not far away.

It happened that King Qin Qi frame was passing by with his guards on inspection. He heard their conversation and raised the corners of his mouth with contempt. Ling Ziyu, a flowery fox, encountered such a dangerous situation. He had a sword on his body but let the child take the advantage. This The usual trick of pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger is really fun to use.

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In the evening, the setting sun shrouded the Western Mountains. Although the patrol guards raised their swords and halberds, their weapons were wrapped in the warm colors of the sky, and the colorful flags fluttered in the wind, making them seem peaceful.

Chopping wood, making fire, butchering, scaffolding.

The wine is fragrant and the barbecue is crispy and tender.

Even the flames are cheering for the outdoor feast that is about to begin.

The four countries sat around and the bonfire was burning.

The monarchs and ministers exchanged drinks, and the accompanying dancers were enchanting and graceful.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, during this hunt in Xirong, a total of 32 birds and 53 animals were hunted, including three jackals and leopards. Dongqi hunted [-] birds and eight animals, including one Haidongqing and two sika deer." The supervisor responsible for counting the prey kowtowed and reported.

"Xirong has always been stronger than cavalry and archery." Emperor Dongqi Ming toasted Anuda, the Khan of Xirong, with a toast. Anuda smiled and said nothing.

"With this golden horse, Chanyu Dandan can sit back and relax." Le Jia Huanyu, the leader of Hehe Kingdom, also followed and had a glass of wine with him.

Anuda drank two cups in a row, but expressed deep disdain for Hehe's subtext. All the kingdoms trodden by the iron hoof will return to the king's land. It is more magnanimous to live among the countries than relying on flattery to rely on other countries.

"Back to my father, the little prince Pengkang was very brave in today's hunt. He killed the giant snake by himself, and accidentally helped Dong Qi find the Nine Dragons Mysterious Mirror that had been lost for many years." Hong Wang Qi Jinye informed Emperor Dong Qi of today's strange news. .

"Oh, is this really true?! The Nine-Dragon Xuan Mirror is a dowry treasure given to the eldest princess Qingjia in the first dynasty of the Dongqi royal family. The eldest princess and Li Hou converted to Buddhism, so they gave this treasure to the Huguo Dharma Temple and enshrined it in the Zhenjing Pagoda. Top, but this treasure disappeared five years ago, and I searched for it in vain. Who could have dreamed of falling into the den of this evil beast, and now it is recovered. It is God's will. The little prince Pengkang is both wise and brave, which is a blessing for Hehe. .”

Emperor Ming talked about old things with great interest and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Come here, take my black iron dagger and give it back to the little prince. Not only to thank me for sending me Dongqi's treasure back to the court, but also to commend the young man for his bravery."

"Excuse me. A childish person did it by chance. It's embarrassing to be rewarded like this." Le Jia responded modestly, but did not mention the help from Prince Beiling. He knew that what happened today was not as simple as it seemed.

The situation was indeed extremely dangerous, but without Ling Ziyu's protection, his son's life could not be saved. For this, he was deeply grateful to Bei Ling, but Ling Ziyu conveniently promoted his son to the name of this young man's bravery, which was really too ostentatious.

Xirong is already arrogant and shallow, and he must be unwilling to be deprived of the limelight for no reason. I am afraid that there will be even more intrusions on the border in the future.If he mentions Beiling's assistance, it is suspected of deliberately instigating it, but Dongqi is optimistic; but if he does not mention it, he is afraid that Dongqi's painstaking efforts will fail, and he suspects that Hehe and Beiling are too close, and is worried about future aid cooperation. There is more than a threat.

Hehe's national power is declining, and he can rely on Dongqi and Beiling to compete with Xirong. However, Dongqi and Beiling have been secretly fighting for a long time. They expressly provide assistance to Hehe, but in fact they secretly use it to check and balance each other. Hehe is caught in the gap. In order to gain respite and revitalize national strength, the scale of affinity must be properly grasped, otherwise the country will be destroyed if not careful.Therefore, he could not mention the matter of Ling Ziyu's protection, but he had to mention it.

"You are so brave and courageous at such a young age. It's really admirable. The Lejia royal family has been withering away for more than ten years, and now there is finally a successor. Congratulations." Anuda held up the pot and pretended to praise.

Le Jia Huanyu knew his contempt for Xirong, but he did not want to argue with vulgar people. He just smiled and dealt with it without losing etiquette.

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

"The Lejia royal family has made great achievements for more than a hundred years, and has managed the hinterland of Lingshui into a prosperous and prosperous place. Although Lingshui has been diverted for more than [-] years, with the blessing of heaven, Hehe State presided over the crisis and helped the people, worked hard to manage, and finally reversed the difficult situation. , and with this young hero succeeding him, Hehe's national destiny will surely flourish."

Prince Ning Qi Jinjue raised his glass to pay homage to Lejia Yu, which alleviated the momentary embarrassment. Afterwards, the courtiers at the table all echoed the praise, but He and the little prince could not sit still.

"Reporting back to my father, the evil beasts are dangerous. Without the help of Prince Beiling, my son and I may be killed by the beasts long ago. Although Pengkang is young, he also knows how to help others. He needs to know how to repay his kindness. My son and I will do it with my own strength." Let’s toast Prince Beiling with tea and wine, and thank you for your help.”

Although Peng Kang disliked Ling Ziyu very much, this was the fact, and his father later told him to express his gratitude in public for his help.

"You're welcome, little Prince Pengkang, but I would like to thank you for your help."

Ling Ziyu twitched the corner of his mouth and blinked at the little ghost head. While he was surprised by this young boy's sincere and benevolent heart, he also lamented that this young man's behavior in front of people was too formal and proper, and he lost his innocence and innocence.

"Prince Beiling is so benevolent and righteous, he will definitely gain a lot from hunting today." The ministers around Anuda mocked.

"I was lucky enough to hunt a rare fire fox, but unexpectedly it fell into the belly of this giant snake. It will naturally be regarded as Prince Pengkang's. The mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole follows behind. Time comes and goes, and it has its own destiny. "Ling Ziyu didn't take the sarcasm seriously in the conversation, drinking and having fun by himself, "Compared with riding and shooting and chasing deer, I'm more satisfied with the graceful beauty, the music, the drums and the fine wine."

Seeing that he was so open-minded, the good-hearted people also lost interest. The crowd drank, ate meat, and watched dances and music, which was a great pleasure.

In the next few days, the four countries will hold formal talks.

In hunting competitions, according to the custom, the one who shoots the most and has the most ferocious prey wins the first place and wins the preferential treatment of two years of exemption from classes in the border trade between the three countries.

However, this time Xirong was involved in the most hunting, and He He was the worst in killing the giant python. It was hard to decide where the free trade on the border would go.

Without Ling Ziyu's secret help, how could He and that young boy turn the tide and compete with the Xirong warriors in the hunt, thereby shaking Xirong's vested interests in the border trade. In this regard, Beiling's account, Xirong It was written down.

But Ling Ziyu was not someone to be bullied easily. He had known that this alliance would not be as peaceful as it appeared.

During the hunt, he did not follow Xirong's clear-cut and frantic pursuit. He just let his horse wander around according to his will. Unexpectedly, this horse was greedy for wild fruits in the forest, and unexpectedly found the traces of He He and his entourage, and then encountered dangerous dangers. , he knew this was no coincidence.

If Lejia Pengkang is allowed to die at the mouth of an evil beast beside him, Lejia Huanyu, who hates the loss of his son, will completely turn to Dongqi. At that time, the border of Hehe will be fully opened to Dongqi, and the hinterland of Beiling will be completely exposed. Under Dong Qi's strong troops.

If he kills the giant python himself, it will be a clear challenge to Xirong. The Xirong people are barbaric and vindictive, which will be more of Dong Qi's intentions.By then, the conflict between Xirong and Beiling has escalated, and border battles have become increasingly common.

Therefore, he took advantage of the situation and achieved Lejia Pengkang's heroic reputation. Firstly, Lejia Huanyu would remember this life-saving grace, be grateful to Beiling, and consider it in the contest between Dongqi and Beiling. Secondly, Use Hehe as a chess piece to avoid direct conflict with Xirong in order to ease hostility.

However, no matter which choice is made, Dongqi will reap the benefits.Therefore, Ling Ziyu proposed that Xirong get two years of national benefit and Hehe get one year. Lejia Huanyu also changed his modesty and condescension and did not shirk this benefit to the country. Dongqi was also happy to see the result and did not discuss it too much. , and agreed to Ling Ziyu's proposal.

This move, coupled with He He's favor, made Ling Ziyu make the hunting situation seem fair, but he had other intentions and successfully aroused Xirong's dissatisfaction with Dong Qi.

For Xirong, winning or losing is small, but Beiling proposed and Dongqi agreed, and the hunting situation turned into a secret joint humiliation between the two countries. Since Beiling had Xirong's hatred, Dongqi could not escape.

(End of this chapter)