The shadow of the country

"I heard that the Emperor Taizu of the Celestial Dynasty used to fight on horseback. It just so happens that I, Turkic, are also good at riding and archery. This time when I came to Beijing, Usige, the best Turkic archer, also came here. A military general and aristocrat will compete. I wonder if the emperor will accept this merciless request?" Princess Huimo said.

The emperor was very excited today, nodded and said: "Okay, I'm sure! Yilan, you can compete with the Turks on my behalf." After finishing speaking, he smiled at the little eunuch next to him: "Pass on my will, Take a ride on the racetrack."

"Yes, my son obeys the order." Yi Lan replied.

At this moment in the palace racecourse, Yilan has changed into a riding and shooting outfit, riding high on a maroon sweat horse.He was so heroic and energetic, Mu Yan was a little lost when he saw him.Seeing this, Yi Lan only smiled at him, signaling him not to worry.Usige, the best Turkic cavalry archer at the moment, is also ready to compete with Yilan.

Wu Sige was tall and strong, and his strength was astonishing. He drew his bow and shot three arrows quickly.The arrows shot into the bull's-eye with a depth of three inches, and all of them hit the red heart in the middle.After that, he smiled triumphantly and said, "Prince, it's your turn." Immediately, everyone on the racetrack couldn't help sighing and admiring, but they were also faintly worried, not knowing how the fifth prince would respond.No matter how well His Highness performed, he could only draw with Wu Sige, and it seemed that he could not be better.

And Yilan is still calm and calm at this moment, lowering her head and stroking the golden bow in her hand, with a smile of approval in her eyes: "Turkic riding and archery skills are indeed well-deserved."

After hearing this, Wu Sige laughed and said: "Your Highness is too good." Then he made a "please" gesture.Then Yi Lan picked up the five-stone golden bow, took out two arrows at once, put them on the string, took aim and released the arrows. There were two "swish", and the arrow flew out, and two shots in a row shot deep into the center of the red heart, full of force.

At this time, Yi Lan took out another arrow, and released the last arrow more seriously.But what everyone didn't expect was that the arrow didn't even hit the target, but only lightly hit the tree where the target was hung.Only then did Usger breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that he had won.And all the courtiers present were completely surprised, and a military commander couldn't help but exclaimed in public: "Your Highness, what are you doing?..."

Yi Lan raised her eyes to look at him, but there was only calmness in her eyes: "I shot this arrow not a bull's-eye, but a cicada's wing." After hearing this, everyone was even more surprised. At a distance of 150 steps, even the cicadas on the tree may not be able to shoot, how could it be possible to shoot at the transparent cicada wings?

At this moment, Usger walked under the tree suspiciously, and when he looked up, he was stunned and couldn't say a word.What I saw with my own eyes at this moment, I will never see it again in my life——I saw that the arrow only slightly penetrated the wing of a cicada on the tree, and the cicada was still alive and kicking and struggling...... Accurately shooting the transparent wings of the cicada one step away, and restraining the arrow energy so as not to hurt the cicada in the slightest—as expected, he was better than himself, with a superior skill.

At this moment, the emperor smiled approvingly, and said to the Turkic envoy: "How is it? Can the Qing family be convinced?" Mu Yan was behind Yilan, and smiled almost inaudibly with his head bowed.

At this moment, Wu Sige stepped off his horse, clasped his fists with both hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is serious, Your Highness is much better at riding and arching than me. Before that, Wu Sige had always believed that the Turkic riding and shooting was the best, and today he benefited a lot from the competition with His Highness." , This time, I am really convinced that I lost!"

Mongolians are frank and honest, and rarely hide their emotions. Likes or dislikes are all written on their faces.Never have to worry about them secretly playing tricks and playing tricks when interacting with them.Although the Mongols are rebellious and stubborn, if they say "convinced" in person, then they are truly convinced.

After hearing what he said, Yi Lan smiled and said humbly, "I've accepted."

The emperor said to him at this time: "Yilan, since the competition is over, let's drive back to the palace with me."

Yi Lan nodded lightly, "Yes, my son obeys the order."

Yilan was about to drive back to the palace with her father, but Princess Huimo, who had been standing by the side, took a step forward and walked to Yilan's side: "You, Panyun's fifth prince? Are you called Yilan?"

Yilan didn't expect her to come over, she was taken aback for a moment and then replied, "Yes, Su Yilan."

"Your riding and archery skills are really good, even Wusige is willing to worship you, you must be one of the best in the Celestial Dynasty." Princess Huimo praised generously.Without the shyness and reservedness of the ladies in the Central Plains, there is only the boldness of the Mongolians.

"The princess is too famous. The Celestial Dynasty is full of talents, and my clumsy skills are just superficial."

Princess Huimo smiled: "Your Highness, you don't have to be overly humble. Also, thank you Your Highness for begging the emperor to forgive my father's serious crimes. Huimo is very grateful."

"Princess doesn't need to be too polite. This is also the duty of a courtier. Father has always advocated living in harmony with Turks so as to avoid wars and disputes. Otherwise, father will not approve my proposal."

Seeing that it was late, Yi Lan continued to say to Princess Huimo, "It's late, I'll take my leave first. Princess, please come back earlier." After saying that, she left the racetrack with Mu Yan.Only Princess Huimo stood there silently watching his back for a long time.

Su Yilan, this person can be so heroic and at the same time so humble and gentle... Facing his sharp words in the Emperor's Hall, he can still talk and laugh freely, and reject them in one fell swoop.Just now on the racecourse, she defeated Usiger, the best Turkic cavalry archer, in one fell swoop, and Usiger willingly bowed down.If she is lucky enough to be married to the royal family when she enters Beijing this time, it will be the blessing that she has cultivated in several lifetimes...

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