Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 23 Hunting
When Chen Ju and others were in the Marquis of Guanjun's mansion, some people who knew them knew that they were retainers. These people looked like they were not good enough to be qualified managers.

However, whenever Huo Xian went out, especially for formal events, Chen Ju and the others would become solemn.

The man with a scar on his face, missing his left shoulder and right arm, with a ring-handled sword hanging from his waist, exudes a murderous aura.

Huo Xian sat on the horse's back, holding the reins with one hand, and took the ring-handled sword and bow and arrow and hung them on the horse's back.

Chen Ju held the reins and said, "Sir, the weapons of cavalry are to use swords to complement spears. Swords are for close-range stabbing, while spears are for long-range striking."

Liu Mo also said, "If you kill a small group of people directly, if you encounter a large group of enemies that are difficult to resist, you have to charge into the cavalry formation. Stab the horses' bellies and chop the horses with dice. Injure anyone you see and hurt the horses you see. As long as the cavalry can't charge, it's easy to kill!"

Zhao Hexi also quickly added, "A few years ago, I thought those Xiongnu people were skilled in riding and shooting, but now my Han people are not inferior in riding and shooting. If you lead the army to war in the future, you will know that those Xiongnu people are easy to kill!"

This is the confidence that only the close confidants who followed Huo Qubing in his battles had. Huo Qubing led his army to kill more than 100,000 Huns, so Chen Ju and others were just like that to the Huns.

One Han army can defeat five barbarians. This is not just a casual statement. Huo Qubing's subordinates can do this.

But except for Wei Huo, other generals did not necessarily have an advantage when facing the Huns, and it was very normal for them to suffer casualties.

The strength of the Han cavalry was also increasing rapidly. After the reign of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, the number of war horses in the Han Dynasty increased, and the training level of the cavalry was also improving.

Especially after taking over the Hexi Corridor, which is a natural horse farm, the quality of the Han Dynasty's war horses also improved.

Huo Xian would not think that the experiences shared by Chen Ju and others were worthless. These experiences were very important, and the elite veterans who had been on the battlefield were treasures.

A dozen young men were also ready to go, riding horses and carrying bows and arrows. Fortunately, these people did not ride their horses in Chang'an City, otherwise they might have caused trouble.

As soon as he left the city, he saw Wei Kang. He smiled and said, "The people sent by the crown prince are also here. It's just right for me to take them over."

Huo Xian pointed at the leader and said, "Uncle, this man is Tan Jie, a disciple of the Crown Prince, and a former knight-errant. I know this man, just take him with you."

Tan Jie stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Sir, the Crown Prince has ordered that we are only accompanying him and must not disturb your pleasure."

Wei Kang was eager to fight and said, "Ignore these people. Shan'er, what do you think if I compete with you in horseback archery?"

Huo Xian's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "That would be the best. Others don't dare to compete with me. Uncle, should we have a competition? Shouldn't we set a prize?"

Wei Kang pointed to the jade pendant on his waist and said, "How do you feel about using this as a prize?"

It wasn't that Wei Kang wanted to bully Huo Shan. Although he was a few years older than Huo Shan, Wei Kang's riding and archery skills were average. And people inside and outside the palace were saying that Huo Shan's riding and archery skills were amazing, so Wei Kang was naturally a little curious.

Huo Xian turned around and shouted to the young men behind him, "Did you hear that? The general's son is going to take out the jade pendant. When I win, I will sell it and share the drink with you all!"

"color!"

"color!"

"color!"

The young men immediately cheered, waving their arms and shouting, as if they were very sure that Huo Xian would win!
Chen Ju and others were even more proud and excited. Although Shao Junhou and the general had many differences in their ways of dealing with people, Shao Junhou was the general's blood after all. He was confident, flamboyant, and generous. The sharp-minded Shao Junhou had some of the general's style in his youth.

Wei Kang looked at the general's guards behind him and said, "You are all brave soldiers, how can you let those young men overpower you!"

A dozen guards immediately yelled, "Young Master, Cai!"

"color!"

"color!"

"color!"

On the banks of the Ba River, the brave soldiers of the General's Mansion and the young men of the Champion Marquis' Mansion were competing in momentum, and neither was willing to lose.

The prince's retainers led by Tan Jie just sat on the sidelines and watched. They did not participate in these things. Even if they wanted to participate, they had no chance.

There are 36 gardens, 12 palaces and 21 pavilions in Shanglin Garden. Among the 36 gardens are Yichun Garden for recreation, Yusu Garden for the imperial family to stay overnight, Sixian Garden and Bowang Garden for the prince to entertain guests. This garden with a circumference of more than 100 kilometers and abundant mountains and rivers is lush with trees, which breeds countless kinds of birds, beasts, fish and turtles, forming an ideal hunting ground.

Huo Xian had already rushed into Shanglin Garden on his horse, pressing his feet against the horse's belly, "My men, spread out, and follow with two guards each!"

The young men all had good riding skills, and after hearing Huo Xian's words, they all turned their horses around. Needless to say, the guards from the various mansions who came with them immediately had two people following one young man as the guard.

As Chen Ju rode his horse, he shouted, "Sir, there must be a deer ahead!"

Wei Kang rode his horse and chased after him, "Shan'er, don't accuse me of bullying the weak! There's a herd of deer ahead!"

Huo Xian pulled an arrow from his quiver, turned around and shouted to Wei Kang, "Uncle, if you lose, my great uncle will scold you!"

Slowing down his horse, Huo Xian quickly took out his bow, put an arrow on it, drew the bow, and let go of the string diagonally upwards.

"Chirp..."

The sharp sound of whistling arrows was heard, which is the so-called "sounding arrow", or whistling arrow.

The arrowheads are not sharp, but the arrowheads are mostly in the shape of small dates with small holes on them. This is also a way of transmitting some signals on the battlefield.

Huo Xian now released the whistling arrows to remind the young men who came to hunt together to officially start the competition, and also to remind irrelevant people to disperse quickly.

There shouldn't be many irrelevant people. The number of people who can come to Shanglin Garden is pitifully small. They are basically either rich or noble. The other two are the soldiers guarding Shanglin Garden. They are responsible for the safety here.

Although Huo Xian asked everyone to disperse, there were still many people following him.

In addition to the three major generals, Wei Kang followed, Zhao Anguo followed, and Tan Jie, who was sent by the prince, also followed with the elite from the General's Mansion and the prince's followers.

There is still a difference. Protecting other young men is because of Huo Xian's order. But protecting Huo Xian is the most important thing, and there can be no omissions.

Zhao Hexi and Liu Mo suddenly started whipping their horses, and the two who were originally one or two steps behind Huo Xian urged their horses forward. Their speed was getting faster and faster, and they were clearing the way ahead.

Don't think that this might disturb the prey, they are just eliminating hidden dangers. If a wild animal suddenly jumps out of the woods, it is very likely to scare the horse, and we can't let the horse fall because of the shock!
In addition to clearing the way, they are also looking for prey.

Wei Kang was somewhat envious, "After all, he is my cousin's personal soldier. Even without an arm, he can still ride so well! I regret that I am too young and cannot follow my cousin to Fenglangjuxu!"

Chen Ju became proud. The greatest pride of these people was that they were selected as the personal soldiers of the Grand Marshal and General of Cavalry!

Zhao Anguo also said with pride, "My Lord, which one of Uncle Chen's men didn't behead dozens of people? I remember Uncle Chen captured a Xiongnu prince and is still raising horses! Uncle Feng broke both his legs in the battle, and he rushed into the Hunxie King's army and killed 15 fleeing soldiers!"

Chen Ju laughed and said, "Zhao boy, your uncle Feng's poor riding skills have brought shame to the general! He fell off his horse and his leg was broken!"

Everyone seems to be in a good mood at this time. Hunting itself is an exciting and interesting thing, and it is everyone's hobby.

What's more, these are some martial people, so they are naturally more ambitious at this time, and none of them will hide anything.

Huo Xian, who was riding a horse, was also constantly observing his surroundings. If he could find prey, he would definitely show no mercy.

Everyone came out to hunt with such fanfare, it would be hard to justify if there was nothing to gain, Huo Xian felt a little embarrassed.

As a man, everyone has a competitive spirit. You absolutely cannot let down at this time!

Even though this was Huo Xian's first time hunting, many people would not have too high expectations of him.

But having low requirements is one thing, and one's own performance is another. Huo Xian will not lower his requirements for himself.

"My Lord!" Zhao Hexi suddenly shouted, "There is a herd of deer ahead!"

Huo Xian urged his horse forward, while the others began to disperse. They must not affect Huo Xian's opportunity to perform and must not become a disruptive factor!

(End of this chapter)