Royal Road

Chapter 76 Hunting

“Little Langjun, it’s time to get up.”

A soft call came from the ear, Liang Rong turned over, rubbing his small face against the soft pillow. This is a new pillow that my father replaced him. It is much softer than the original wooden pillow, and there is a rustling sound on it, which makes it easy to fall asleep. Liang Rong loves it very much and uses it every day to sleep in.

Looking at the little guy’s tired and lazy appearance, Chao Yu smiled helplessly, and called out again: “Little Lang Jun, today is Lari, it will be too late if I can’t live anymore.”

Hearing the word Lari, Liang Rong suddenly opened his eyes. Ah, yes, today is Lari, I’m going out hunting! He was so excited that he couldn’t sleep because of this yesterday. Unexpectedly, he would wake up late today!

“Quickly, get dressed…” Liang Rong sat up, barefoot and wanted to go to the ground.

Chao Yu hurriedly stopped: “When it’s just now, Xiao Langjun don’t panic, take your time.”

Looking at the sky outside the window, Liang Rong felt relieved. Waited by Chao Yu and the two maids, he obediently cleansed his face, combed his hair, and put on a new hunting outfit.

After dressing up, Liang Rong did not go to the main courtyard immediately, but went to the case and gently unrolled a scroll. The painting is a picture of winter plums, with ink-colored plum branches depicting nine plum blossoms, each with nine petals. From the winter solstice, one plum blossom is painted red every day, and when all the eighty-one petals are dyed red, it is the time of spring return.

Chao Yu smiled and walked over: “Little Lang Jun wants to draw nine again?”

“Yeah! Father said, there is a beginning and there is an end.” Liang Rong picked up a fine pen, smeared it with cinnabar, and painted it carefully.

Nowadays, there are many styles of the ninety-nine chilling diagrams, but most of them are eighty-one grids painted red one by one. This idea of ​​using plum blossoms as a chilling diagram is really rare, not to mention Liang Feng painted it for Liang Rong himself. Although the painter is mediocre, but the elegance and mind are so ingenious, Liang Rong can’t put it down.

After carefully painting a petal, Liang Rong looked at the three red plum blossoms, and couldn’t help but smile.

“Little Langjun painted really well. When the nine flowers are finished, I took it to the lord to see.” Chaoyu smiled and took the brush from Liang Rong’s hand, and cleaned his hand with a wet pad. “Go Let’s go and meet the lord first.”

Liang Rong walked steadily towards the main courtyard without letting the nurse hold her.

Liang Feng got up very early today, and many things need to be prepared for the ceremony to be held these days. It was also in this era that he knew that the predecessor of “Laba Festival” was “Lari”.

“Book of Rites·Special Sacrifice in the Suburbs” says: “In December, we gather all things together and enjoy them.” It refers to the twelfth month of the year, which needs to be used for hunting in the fields to obtain animals, so as to worship ancestors and gods. The wax hunters hunt together, so December is called the twelfth lunar month, and the day of the wax sacrifice is the twelfth day. From the Zhou Dynasty, there was a nationwide celebration. When the Han Dynasty set Lari as the last three weeks of the winter solstice, there was a saying of the virtue of the five elements, Wei Yichen, Jin Yichou. The Laba Festival in later generations is likely to be the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month after removing the irregular days of the five elements.

As one of the princes, Tinghou, this La Festival is not just a drink of Laba porridge. Instead, a series of activities such as hunting, offering sacrifices, offering sacrifices to ancestors, and performing Nuo etc. are required. Although it was extremely troublesome, Liang Feng was still ready to copy the whole set as it was. This is a major religious activity that prays for a smooth climate in the coming year, and the effect of calming people’s hearts is absolutely leveraged. Naturally, we can’t let it go. As a result, even the training of the trilogy and the work of winter farming were temporarily stopped, and the whole government had a holiday to celebrate the festival together.

Take off the robe, put on the silk crotch and the hakama folds that tied the trouser legs, and then replaced the small crown with a leather belt, dressed up in a hunting suit, and then packed up. Not to mention, this kind of long waistcoat and pants dress is indeed much neater than usual clothes. It’s a pity that I can’t wear this often.

Just as preparations were made, Liang Rong was seen walking in. The little guy is also in a hunting outfit, but they are all bright red and yellow, and the crotch is embroidered with color, making the whole person tender and tender, very cute.

Seeing him, the little guy’s eyes immediately sparkled, shining with longing. Liang Feng smiled and said, “Is being a father a heroic person?”

Liang Rong immediately nodded vigorously: “Father is mighty!”

“Haha!” Liang Feng smiled and took Liang Rong’s little hand, “Go, go and eat some morning food first, and warm up before going out.”

The porridge was already prepared in the kitchen, and Chao Shi immediately put it on at Liang Feng’s order. In addition to the often eaten dim sum and egg custard, Laba porridge is also specially cooked today. This was also specially arranged by Liang Feng. The porridge is filled with grains, beans and candied dates. It is soft and thick, with a bright color. Just looking at it makes the index finger move.

“This is the new porridge that my father asked the kitchen to cook. It is the grain produced in the previous year. Rong’er must be delicious and clean before we can wish for a good harvest in the coming year.” Liang Feng joked with a smile.

Liang Rong didn’t believe it, so he immediately picked up the silver spoon seriously and ate Laba porridge. They are all new grains of the current season, and there are millet, a more viscous grain, and the sweet candied dates. It tastes natural and sweet.

Liang Rong put down the spoon after using a small bowl of porridge and eating a fixed egg custard every day. Liang Feng also ran out of food at this time, and asked with a smile, “Is it delicious?”

“It’s delicious.” Liang Rong replied proudly with a flushed face, “Rong’er has eaten clean, and there will be a bumper harvest next year!”

Liang Feng was almost amused by the little guy: “Yes, it’s all Rong’er’s credit.”

After eating and rinsing his mouth, Liang Feng led Liang Rong to the front courtyard. In the stables in the front yard, the horse croaked, accompanied by a few dog barks, and the hunting knights were already ready to go. Yi Yan was also in a hunting outfit, but he was more inclined towards Hu, with narrow sleeves and narrow trousers, with a long bow on his back. Seeing Liang Feng’s figure, he walked quickly to meet him.

“Master!” Yi Yan had never seen Liang Feng wearing a hunting suit, and Yi Yan only felt his heart lifted. This dress set off his tall and slender figure more than a robe. Obviously, the slim waist can only be grasped, and the skin is as white as fresh snow, but there is light in the dark eyes, and the look is charming. Compared with the past ill and weak posture, it is even more frustrating.

“Are you all ready?” Liang Feng glanced at Yi Yan’s hunting suit, which was quite capable of showing wide shoulders and long legs, and sighed inwardly.

“Thirty cavalry, fifty infantry, the hunting ground is set by the hill ten miles away from the village.” Yi Yan calmed down and replied neatly.

“Goodness.” Liang Feng walked to his Wusun horse, touched the horse’s mane, stepped on the stirrup, and turned on the horse. After several months of practice, this one was quite neat, which caused the surrounding knights to shout loudly: “The lord is mighty!”

Just getting on a horse can exchange for mighty praise. Liang Feng smiled secretly in his heart and turned to look at the pony on the side. That was Liang Rong’s mount. The little guy had memorized the “Book of Filial Piety” two months ago. After changing such a pony, he also practiced for a period of time, and he can ride it. But if he went hunting today, he couldn’t worry about letting the little guy ride alone.

“Rong’er, would you like to ride with your father?” Liang Feng asked.

“Ronger is willing!” Liang Rong immediately forgot his little pony.

Liang Feng couldn’t help but smiled, “Yi Yan, carry him up.”

Yi Yan Meifeng frowned inadvertently before bending over and picking up the little guy, carefully placing him in front of Liang Feng.

Suddenly on the back of such a high horse, Liang Rong grasped the front saddle tightly and looked at the ground curiously and nervously.

“Are you afraid to ride a horse?” Liang Feng smiled and took Liang Rong’s shoulders to help him stabilize his figure.

Liang Rong shook his head: “Rong’er is not afraid.”

“That’s fine. Hold on to the saddle and lean in the arms of the father.”

Soothing the little guy, Liang Feng raised his head to look at the abundance knight beside him, and said loudly: “Today’s winter hunting will be a rewarding experience!”

“The lord is mighty!” The other knights shouted in unison, turning on their horses. A group of riders hurried forward and hugged, heading for the scheduled hunting ground.

Although there is a rare warm winter sun today, the northwest wind is still roaring, and the big flag with the word beam on the head is violently sounded. Liang Feng stretched out his hand and lifted the cloak behind his back, and handed it to Liang Rong: “Rong’er helps hold the cloak for the father.”

Liang Rong’s face turned red from cold a long time ago, but he didn’t think of himself at this moment, but worried about his father’s cold, and quickly wrapped his cloak in front of him to help his father keep out the wind.

Hu Qiu was warm, and with the blessing of the small heater in front of him, Liang Feng couldn’t feel the coldness even if he was running his horse. The road was selected, and it was cleared long ago, and there were steppers and net-style inspections, and the journey went smoothly. Not long after, everyone came to the scheduled hunting ground.

This is a mound that stretches to the distant dense forest. As long as the hounds rush into the forest, the prey can be driven out. It is indeed a good place for hunting. But this forest looks quite small, Liang Feng asked: “Are there beasts like bears and tigers in the forest?”

“Xiong Feng is hard to find in winter. If there is a tiger, his subordinates will hunt for the lord!” Yi Yan responded loudly.

Uh… well, Liang Feng found that his focus was really different. Yes, the camp of Yongrui is a strong army, and enemies like tigers and wolves are not afraid of them, but are they afraid of beasts?

“Good. Let’s hunt!”

Following the order, the low horn sounded, and dozens of cavalry and infantry led the fine dogs and galloped towards the forest. Little effort was made, and the sound of the dog was loud, and a few rabbits and foxes rushed out of the woods and ran towards the bottom of the hill.

“Lord, do you want to try?” Yi Yan rode his horse to Liang Feng’s side.

Seeing the round and lively hares below, Liang Feng was indeed a little greedy. But his situation is clear to himself, he has no strength in his hands now, and his eyes are not very good. In case he misses the shot, he will be embarrassed. Smiling and shook his head, he said: “Today, I will only look at the brave and sharp edge.”

Hearing this, the knights around him became excited. Yi Yan was not polite, and gave a whistle, and the five horses rushed out immediately. This should be the first batch of cavalry, both in riding and shooting skills are quite good, just a short time, the fox and hare were wiped out. Several people immediately hung up their prey and rushed back excitedly.

“Good!” Liang Feng was not stingy and praised loudly.

Obviously those who drive wild animals in the forest are also veterans, and then two lynxes, three stags, and a dozen hares were driven out. Yi Yan never left, staying beside Liang Feng like a guard, commanding a tribal hunt. Except for the lynx who needs two or three people to hunt around, the rest are one for each person, both in terms of efficiency and accuracy.

Tian Lieben is a way of training tribe, paying attention to coordination and formation. Yi Yan’s command can be called art. Not only does it make the prey nowhere to escape, but it also shoots flowers, which is extremely pleasing to the eye. Just looking happily, a roar suddenly came from the forest.

Yi Yan immediately flicked the reins: “It’s a leopard! Lord, wait for me to hunt!”

With the voice, the steed is flying away like an arrow from the string. Liang Rong’s eyes widened: “Father, are there any beasts?”

“That’s right.” Liang Feng stared intently and looked over.

I saw a leopard rushing out of the woods surrounded by a few fine dogs. This should be an adult Leopard with apricot yellow back, dense plum blossom black spots, shiny coat, strong body, and looks majestic. However, a few hounds around him were not far away, and there were seven or eight pawns holding long spears, and it had only four paws on the ground, roaring angrily.

Yi Yan took off the bow on his back and shouted, “Spread it away!”

With this cry, the pawns immediately dispersed. The leopard wanted to rush back to the forest when he saw the situation, but a long feathered arrow pierced into the mud behind it with a single sound. The hairs on the excited back stood up, and the leopard suddenly turned around and rushed toward Yiyan to sit down on the steed.

Horses are supposed to be naturally afraid of beasts. In this case, horses will be driven back by leopards in all likelihood. However, Yi Yan pulled the reins somehow, and the five-flower horse stood up, hissing and kicking forward. Such a shit, a wild boar can be kicked to death, let alone a frail leopard. The leopard twisted his waist, turned volley, and avoided.

At this moment is definitely a perfect opportunity for shooting and hunting. However, Yi Yan did not release the arrow, but the bow was fully bent and the point of the arrow pointed at the leopard. The leopard stepped back two steps, shook his figure and then fluttered again. Yi Yan’s bowstring loosened fiercely, flying feathers like electricity, and shot towards the back of the leopard’s neck. However, the leopard was just vain, and the leopard slyly jumped forward, avoiding the arrow feathers, and leaping up.

If this is true, even people and horses will fall into the mouth of the beast. However, the sparkling arrows had already hit the string, and the three-stone strong bow made a soft buzz, and the arrow feathers flashed, sinking into the leopard’s wide pupils.

The power of the rush suddenly disappeared, and the leopard slammed on the ground with a bang, twitched a few times, and stopped moving.

Yi Yanfei got off the horse, held the leopard’s carcass with both hands, and put it on the horse’s back. Then he rode back.

“Master, I hunted a leopard for you!” Obviously he experienced a fight for life, but his breath remained unchanged, but his face was flushed with excitement and his eyes gleamed.

This shot was too accurate, and the feather arrow entered from the eye, directly piercing the leopard’s brain, and even the leather was not damaged. Liang Feng was very enjoyable and laughed with his palms: “Jingshu Wushuang! I am afraid that the parachutists were nothing more than that!”

The cavalry below also cheered excitedly: “The lord is mighty! Brave and victorious!”

Liang Rong’s eyes widened and he pulled Liang Feng’s cloak hard: “Father! I can cheetah for you in the future!”

Liang Feng smiled and touched the little guy’s head: “It’s not just a leopard, but there are countless tigers and wolves waiting for you to hunt! Rong’er must grow up quickly!”

“Yeah!” The little guy looked enviously at the Jie Ren man riding on the horse, and nodded desperately.

With such a team of hunters, the animals in the forest can be regarded as stalking. An hour later, everyone came home with deer and muntjac, foxes, rabbits, and all kinds of rare birds and beasts hanging beside their saddles.