An arrow pierced the throat!
The brown bear's body shook violently, and the roar turned into a gurgling sound. It fell to the ground and bled profusely.
Chu Jinglin opened his eyes and, seeing the situation, immediately pulled out the dagger tied to his trouser leg and stabbed it into the brown bear's heart!
This damn beast!
He pounced on him and stabbed him three times, his body covered in blood.
At the same time, several guards nearby came running over following the shouts. They saw the Seventh Prince alone, riding on a brown bear weighing at least 400 kilograms. His body was covered in blood, but he looked extremely brave. They all looked at him in surprise.
The brown bear is ferocious, huge, and can eat people. It is no different from other beasts such as lions and tigers. If an ordinary person encounters it, he will surely die. However, the seventh prince captured it alone!
"The Seventh Prince hunted a brown bear."
"The Seventh Prince hunted a brown bear!"
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The setting sun shines on the royal hunting grounds at dusk. The autumn hunting, which is in full swing, is about to come to an end. The prey is piled up in their respective areas, which is exciting to watch.
"The eldest prince hunted so many!"
"The Third Prince is no worse."
"Look, the Regent has quite a few too!"
Civil and military officials were discussing the matter heatedly. In the afterglow of the setting sun, they could no longer tell whether it was the heat from the sun or the blood boiling in their bodies; everyone was wiping sweat and spitting.
The censor of the Imperial Censorate knelt down and said:
"Your Majesty, look at the prey that General Qin shot, there are more than fifteen of them. He was promoted to a fifth-rank general half a month ago. I congratulate Your Majesty for getting another good general!"
The Minister of War stepped forward:
"Your Majesty, it seems that this year's harvest is more than double that of last year. God blesses the Great Chu and gives birth to many talented people and generals. This is the blessing of the Great Chu and the credit of Your Majesty."
This sounded nice, but the King of Chu waved his hand and said with a smile:
"My Great Chu is also the Great Chu of all the beloved ministers and the people. Everyone has made contributions!"
Woo——
The guards blew the horn, and the sound filled the entire hilltop, announcing the end of the autumn hunt.
The crowd rode out of the woods one after another on horseback.
Some people were smiling and their performance seemed good; some were frowning; and some were chatting in groups of three or four.
The BMW driven by Chu Dichi was facing the afterglow of the setting sun, its fur was as bright as blood, and it was undoubtedly the most prominent in the crowd.
"Your Highness the Regent has gained a lot and achieved remarkable results." An official bowed to greet him.
"I guess it will be among the best again."
"Your horse archery skills are second to none in the Chu State. I'm afraid no one dares to claim to be first."
As soon as these words were spoken, the air around them became tense and many people's faces changed slightly.
The emperor is still sitting on it.
The number one in Da Chu can only be the king.
Chu Dichi raised the bloodstained bow and threw it to his attendant, "My Lords, please be kind and let me practice with you. Would I compete with the younger generation?"
The adult realized that he had said something wrong and almost bit off his tongue. He laughed twice as a compensation:
"Yes, the Regent has given us instructions and is a role model for the younger generations to follow."
It's strange to say, the Regent is only twenty-three or twenty-four this year, and the eldest prince is about the same age as him, but he has a calm aura that comes from years of fighting on the battlefield, and the power he wields at the flick of his hand is enough to suppress everything. The officials are obedient and respectful to him, and almost no one dares to look down on him because of his age.
Emperor Chu looked over and said with a nonchalant smile:
"You've worked hard all day, my brother. Come and sit down."
"I obey your orders, thank you, my Royal Brother."
The Royal Guards quickly counted everyone's prey and announced loudly on the spot:
"Prince Yang hunted seven, Young Lord Zhang hunted nine... The eldest prince hunted twenty-seven!"
Everyone was in uproar:
"That's a lot, three times as much as Young Lord Zhang has."
"Last year, the third prince won first prize, but he only hunted 22."
"It looks like the winner this year will definitely be the eldest prince!"
The Sixth Prince led the horse and waved proudly at Chu Yuanchi, "Brother, you are awesome! You will definitely win first place this year."
Chu Yuanchi had a gentle expression on his face, and whispered, "Xiao Liu, we haven't finished counting yet, be careful with your words."
Soon, the Royal Guards issued another announcement:
"The Third Prince hunted twenty-seven!"
Everyone was surprised.
The third prince's prey is as much as the eldest prince's!
How do we determine who wins and who loses, and who ranks first and last?
"I didn't expect that after a whole day of hunting non-stop, I could barely be on par with my eldest brother. I admire your riding and archery skills." The third prince who spoke was wearing a purple riding and archery suit, his black hair tied up high. His fair and handsome face was very gentle, as approachable as a brother next door, without airs.
Chu Yuanchi looked at him and said:
"Third brother is an excellent archer. You are too modest."
The two brothers smiled at each other, with the same kind nature, just like a pair of real brothers with a very good relationship.
However, another announcement brought the atmosphere to a climax:
"The Regent hunted twenty-seven!"
So far.
Inventory completed.
The maximum number of prey is twenty-seven, but there are three people at the same time, but only one person can get the first prize, and there is only one Ximu gilded bow. How to divide it?
The officials looked at the emperor's expression carefully and were at a stalemate.
Even if there are three winners, no matter who the Ximu Gilded Bow is awarded to, it will show the emperor's bias and will also involve turmoil in the court.
The emperor has not yet appointed a crown prince. Does he favor the eldest prince or the third prince?
This is a difficult situation.
Chu Dichi finished a glass of wine and said, "Over the past year, the First and Third Princes have made rapid progress in riding and archery. This king has seen it with great pleasure."
"As an elder, I will not participate in the competition for the first prize and will withdraw voluntarily. However, there is only one first prize, how do you two brothers plan to divide it?"
The ministers felt a chill in their hearts.
Isn't what the Regent meant to say that it was because of his humility that the first place was given to the two princes?
If he wanted to fight, based on his strength, the prey would have been more than twenty-seven.
His words were undoubtedly a provocation to Junwei.
This world, this throne, was only handed over by him humbly, and only then did it become the turn of the current emperor...
How could Chu Yuanchi not understand what the Regent meant?
He and the third prince are competing for the top spot today, for the throne tomorrow, and for the throne in the future.
Once he makes concessions, the Third Prince will win the Ximu Gilded Bow and be favored by the Emperor. When many officials in the court hear the news, they will surely secretly support the Third Prince.
If they don't let him, the third prince, and the emperor will all be in trouble.
How could this be autumn hunting? It was obvious that the Regent was using them to provoke the King of Chu. Otherwise, how could the Regent's prey be exactly 27, no more, no less?
The Sixth Prince lowered his voice and said, "Brother, we can't let..."
Here, the Fourth Prince looked at the Third Prince and shook his head slightly, indicating that he could not give in.
During an autumn hunt, the camps of the princes were clearly divided.
The eldest prince, the second prince, and the sixth prince form a faction.
The third prince and the fourth prince are from the same faction.
Just as the atmosphere was tense, the Third Prince Chu Xiling stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Father, I am the younger brother, and I am willing to give the first place to my elder brother. We are brothers, as close as one, and will always serve you without any grudges."
As soon as he opened his mouth, his open-minded and generous demeanor were revealed.
Chu Yuanchi followed up by saying, "Father, I am your eldest son, and I should take care of everything. I will abdicate to my brother, and I will withdraw voluntarily."
Chu Dichi poured a glass of wine and added fuel to the fire.
"I have said that my two nephews are sensible and my brother has indeed taught his children well. I cannot bear to hurt anyone's feelings. How about giving each of them half of the prize to be fair?"
The Emperor of Chu's face remained calm, but his hands were clenched tightly in his sleeves.
There is only one master in the world.
There can only be one person who can be the first.
If this loophole is opened today, the Regent will be able to seize half of the country in the future with certainty.
The Regent's provocation was so aggressive that he was just short of pulling out a knife and swinging it at his face.
At this moment, a guard's hoarse voice came from the woods:
"The Seventh Prince... The Seventh Prince hunted a brown bear!"
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