The spear is like a poisonous dragon, swift and cunning!
Yuchi Baoyun narrowed his tiger eyes, roared angrily and put the gun on the rack. There was a click and he was blocked.
"The strength is average, but that's it!" Just as Yuchi Baoyun was about to grin, Qin Mubai's gun suddenly wrapped around his body like a water snake, and followed the vines like a snake and stabbed straight into his chest and abdomen.
The talented martial artist Qin Shubao combined Tai Chi with his own marksmanship to create the Tai Chi Qin Qiang. When encountering hardness, it becomes soft and soft, and when it encounters softness, it becomes strong. It combines hardness and softness and uses force to fight. It is unpredictable!
"Ah—" Yuchi Baoyun screamed and fell off his horse neatly. Although there was no spear point that could kill him, the shot hit the Tanzhong point, which at least made him lose his breath for a long time and could only curl up and roll on his body.
The remaining three cavalrymen exclaimed and reined in their horses in unison, looking at Qin Mubai with a sneer on his face in horror.
"Oh my god, Brother Bao Yun is the most outstanding martial artist among us, yet he was knocked off the horse without even making a single move..."
Changsun Huan's face had turned pale, and the knuckles holding the spear rang like bones. He breathed in the cold air and glared at Qin Mubai.
Qin Mubai met his eyes: "Master Changsun, are you qualified to own this carved bow?"
Cheng Huaibi came over in surprise: "Brother Qin, good job! I didn't expect your martial arts to be so strong!"
Changsun Huan gritted his teeth tightly, making bones crackle. A flash of light flashed in his eyes. He suddenly hit the spear with his hand and shouted loudly: "Brothers, Qin Mubai is so arrogant, let's join forces and attack him!"
The other athletes watching the competition looked at each other in confusion. Although some were ready to make a move, few actually came forward.
Qin Mubai laughed loudly: "Master Changsun, this trick of yours doesn't work. We are all competitors, why should they be used by you? Even if you all attack me in groups and defeat me, the last dragon It’s not their turn to pick up the flag, and it will definitely fall into your pocket. In that case, why should they work in vain?”
"You!..." Changsun Huan was speechless for a moment and could only stare at Qin Mubai angrily, trembling with anger.
The other athletes are not idiots, and they know full well that the current battle for the dragon flag is only between Changsun Huan and Qin Mubai. These people, no matter which side they help, will end up as cannon fodder, and it will never be their turn to take a share of the dragon flag.
Instead of doing this, it is better to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Maybe in the end, the snipe and the clam will compete with each other and the fisherman will benefit.
Therefore, everyone remained motionless and watched the changes.
Changsun Huan raised his arms and waved his arms, but no one responded - he shouted an extremely sensational shout, but no one responded, and his face became even paler.
Qin Mubai raised the corner of his mouth, raised his spear and pointed it proudly at the sky, saying loudly: "Dragon Flag, I'm going to decide! Whoever is not convinced, just come forward and challenge! - Young Master Changsun, do you want to give it a try?"
"I...!" Changsun Huan was openly provoked and was immediately furious. He roared and rode towards him - "Look at the gun!"
"Humph..." Qin Mubai sneered.
Flowery fists and embroidered legs.
"Hoo-" The moment Bai Ju passed the gap, Qin Mubai didn't make any moves. He just moved Wei Ran to the side with quick eyes and quick hands, and easily avoided Chang Sun Huan's sharp attack with all his strength.
When he reined in his horse and turned around, Changsun Huan's heart had already turned cold and he had given up completely.
We are all experts, so there is no need to specify what we say. Changsun Huan knew very well that Qin Mubai's martial arts skills were ten times better than his!
If he was just outstanding in martial arts, that would be enough. At worst, he could instigate the crowd to attack and defeat him. However, this man was so clever and clever that it seemed unrealistic to use any strategies against him.
Qin Mubai smiled and cupped his hands to Changsun Huan: "Thank you, Lord Changsun, for showing mercy."
Changsun Huan seemed to be nailed to the ground by iron nails, and he did not dare to move at all. With a forced smile on his whitened face, he cupped his fists and saluted Qin Mubai: "Easy to say, easy to say. Brother Qin's martial arts skills are indeed extraordinary."
Qin Mubai smiled slightly, clapped his horse and walked slowly towards the dragon flag pole.
The athletes reined in their horses and dodged sideways in unison. The circle that was originally formed opened a path for Qin Mubai to walk through.
Qin Mubai rode proudly and walked slowly past everyone with his spear drawn. Although some people glared at him unwillingly or were about to make a move, after all, no one dared to attack him again.
Li Shimin, who was under the umbrella of Huang Luo, chuckled: "I rode through the enemy group alone, and no one dared to move. This brat Qin Mubai is indeed both wise and courageous, and he still has a bit of the domineering spirit of his father who would rather me than me!" "
"Your Majesty, are you planning to appoint him as the Hundred Cavalry Envoy?" Li Junxian asked.
"Then do you think there is anyone more suitable than him?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.
Li Junxian glanced to the side and whispered: "Your Majesty, Changsun Huan is..."
"I know. He is my nephew and the son of the auxiliary machine (Chang Sun Wuji)!" Li Shimin smiled and said, "But the competition has its established rules. Since I have formulated them, even I have to abide by it myself. If I want to appoint Changsun Huan because he is my wife and nephew, wouldn’t this competition and selection be superfluous? How can I convince the public if I don’t follow the law?”
"What your Majesty said is true... Your Majesty has always been responsible for protecting and abiding by the law. It was a humble minister who made a mistake and made a rude statement."
In the center of the school field, Qin Mubai bent his bow and shot an arrow, and one arrow hit the flag rope. The red dragon flag flying high slowly fell.
"Good archery skills!" Many of the Royal Forest Army soldiers present cheered together. All the athletes who participated in the election lost their temper and could only hold their breath. They watched Qin Mubai turn over and dismount, jump up and take the dragon flag in his hands in full view of everyone.
"Okay-" Three thousand soldiers cheered loudly.
Qin Mubai was also happy in his heart and let out a long breath. He took the wooden pole from the hands of a general, put on the dragon flag and raised it high.
"Okay! It seems that the result has been achieved." Li Shimin smiled and said, "Xuan Qin Mubai comes forward to hear the seal!"
"Xuan-Qin Mubai came before the emperor to accept the title!"
Qin Mubai held up the flag and ran to the emperor to pay homage. The emperor's attendant stepped forward to take over the flag, and Li Shimin laughed loudly and said: "Qin Mubai, you are wise and brave and you have successfully won the dragon flag against everyone with all your strength. I will now grant you the rank of fifth-grade hundred-horse envoy, under my direct command." ”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Mubai bowed and thanked him, feeling a big stone fall in his heart.
Finally succeeded!
While Li Shimin personally pardoned the seal, the royal craftsmen next to him were urgently carving the seal. Skilled skills, accomplished in one stroke. Immediately, Qin Mubai received in public the seal of the Hundred Cavalry Envoys engraved with his name, a pair of scarlet bright light battle armor given by the emperor himself, an apricot yellow battle robe specially reserved for the emperor's honorary guard captain, as well as a sword, official robes, Fully dressed in official boots and so on.
Since he is the person on duty next to the emperor, every piece of equipment is extremely gorgeous and expensive, which is really eye-catching.
"Qin Mubai, you are now the envoy of the Hundred Cavalry. You can go to the inner palace on duty tomorrow. From today on, you will be my personal guard. The 600 Hundred Cavalry will be under your command. My safety depends on it. It's all up to you." Li Shimin announced in public.
"Wei Chen will definitely fulfill his mission!" Qin Mubai received this batch of things, stepped back and stood before the emperor.
"As for the remaining hundred cavalry generals, they will be elected jointly by the three thousand armored soldiers and the dear friends who visited today, and then it will be left to me to make the decision." After Li Shimin finished speaking, he smiled meaningfully, "What I want to say is, The athletes who participated in the election today are all very good. In the end, no matter who is selected or who is not selected, no matter whether the official position is high or low, there is no need to be proud or discouraged. I will keep it in my heart for the future. , you have your place to use it.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace!" All the athletes shouted their thanks and unanimously turned their attention to Qin Mubai, who was standing next to the emperor, feeling envy and jealousy in their hearts.
Changsun Huan and Yuchi Baoyun looked as if they had eaten blowflies. Their faces were extremely ugly. They didn't know how they managed to survive until the end. They waited for the emperor to announce that today's candidacy was over, and then left without saying a word. .
"Brother Zhangsun, we have a close relationship with this guy named Qin. He is so arrogant!" Yuchi Baoyun cursed bitterly, touching his chest, it still hurt a little.
"Huh..." Changsun Huan snorted without saying a word, glanced at Qin Mubai in the distance, and strode away.
The emperor left Qin Mubai behind to explain some matters about coming to "work" tomorrow, and then let him go back to report the good news to Qin Shubao.
When Qin Mubai came out with a bunch of things, he met Cheng Huaibi who was laughing.
"Congratulations, Third Brother Qin! You are well-received by the public, and the emperor appreciates you very much!" Cheng Huaibi looked at the armored sword held by Qin Mubai with greedy eyes, and almost licked his lips.
"I'm just lucky. Besides, if it weren't for your help, how could I have succeeded?" Qin Mubai said with a smile, "Let's go to my house for a drink!"
"Okay! My father also told me that I must visit Uncle Qin." Cheng Huaibi agreed cheerfully and walked side by side with Qin Mubai.
After leaving the palace, Cheng Huaibi whispered: "Brother Qin, this time you have made grudges with Changsun Huan and Yuchi Baoyun!"
"What are you afraid of?" Qin Mubai raised his lips indifferently, "Fair competition, the one with the best skills wins, and I didn't cheat. They insist on being a villain and remembering me, and I can't help it."
"That's right. If you hadn't figured out how to use war horses to drive the formation, none of us would have been able to enter the battle circle, let alone fight for the dragon flag." Cheng Huaibi rolled his eyes a few times, then shook his head and said, "But Changsun Huan is the son of Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji is now the most powerful official in the dynasty. This... and Yuchi Baoyun, his father Yuchi Jingde is also one of the emperor's most trusted generals, Changsun Wuji and Yuchi. Jingde, plus Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, are the four great founders of Zhenguan who our father dare not mess with."
Qin Mubai raised the corner of his mouth and smiled slightly, patting Cheng Huaibi on the shoulder: "Brother Cheng, that was a matter of the previous generation. Why do we care so much? I only know that in the future, even if it is Changsun Huan and Yuchi Baoyun If you enter Baiqi, they are also my subordinates. If they dare to be naughty, they will be left in vain. "
"Hey, third brother is right!" Cheng Huaibi laughed, "I wonder if I have any hope of entering the Hundred Riders?"
"There must be some." Qin Mubai said, "You are the only person who works with me to use the war horse to rush into the formation. It is impossible for the emperor to not see it. Besides, your martial arts are already good, coupled with Uncle Cheng's reputation ,no problem."
"Hehe, I hope so. It will be so refreshing to be able to work with Third Brother Qin!"
The two boys returned to Qin Mansion and found that Cheng Zhijie was also here. It seems that he is relatively well-informed and has already told Qin Shubao about Qin Mubai's victory.
As soon as Qin Shubao saw Qin Mubai and others coming in, he laughed loudly: "Okay! My son didn't embarrass the Qin family, okay!"
Qin Mubai and Cheng Huaibi hurried forward and greeted each other.
Cheng Zhijie laughed heartily: "Second brother Qin, I'm right, this boy in your family is a rare talent. With a little guidance, he can become a great person! That's far better than this stupid boy in my family who doesn't live up to expectations! "
Cheng Huaibi scratched his head and smiled: "Dad, please save some face for me..."
Qin Mubai smiled and said: "As expected, Brother Huaibi can also become one of the deputy envoys."
"It shouldn't be bad." Qin Shubao stroked his beard and smiled, patting Cheng Zhijie on the shoulder and said, "Your son is also a good man. Liang'er is right. This deputy minister deserves his turn."
"It's hard to say." Cheng Zhijie curled his lips, put his hands on his hips, took a few breaths, and said, "The emperor only appointed Mu Bai as the Hundred Cavalry Envoy. As for the deputy envoy, brigade commander, team commander and other official positions, there were three thousand The soldiers and the visiting officials made the selection. I said, how can there be such a thing as "selection" in this world? The emperor obviously intends to keep some favors for certain people!"
Qin Mubai nodded and thought to himself: As long as politics is involved, it is impossible without hidden rules and secret operations. The reason why the emperor did not announce the confirmation of other generals in public was of course to give himself room to maneuver and think.
As for who will serve as deputy envoy, brigade commander and captain, it will ultimately be determined by the emperor after considering the family background of the candidates. For example, he would not eliminate Changsun Wuji's son, or only let Yuchi Baoyun be a small ninth-grade captain.
The emperor's thoughts are like a mirror to everyone else's mind? The selection goes on and on, except for this position, which requires fair participation in the election, other official positions are ultimately determined by family background and reputation.
Qin Shubao stroked his long beard and chuckled: "Old Monster Cheng, why are you panicking? Although I didn't go to watch the battle, I know that the most outstanding among the candidates is your Sanlang, plus Changsun Huan and Yuchi Baoyun Two people. It would be really strange if these three people are not elected as deputy envoys.”
"That's right..." Cheng Zhijie nodded in agreement. Changsun Huan, the son of the first minister of Zhenguan, Yuchi Baoyun and Cheng Huaibi, the famous general Huzi, also had good personal martial arts and abilities. According to the analysis of unspoken rules, it is indeed possible for the emperor to appoint him in this way.
"But... it's hard to say!" Cheng Zhijie hesitated, looked at Qin Shubao suspiciously, and said, "Brother Qin, do you think the emperor will... because of that incident a few years ago?"
"Probably not." Qin Shubao smiled calmly, "The emperor's mind is not that big. At any time, his eyes are sharp. After so many years, I believe he should also tell that past event that has nothing to do with us. Forgotten."
"I hope so… "