Between Weiyang Palace and Changle Palace stood various official residences and yamen.
The officials, including the Prime Minister, worked here after the next court session and on non-court days.
There was a huge empty space in front of the Prime Minister's residence.
This place was also set as the venue for today's archery competition.
However…
The emperor and his ministers were not present in person. Instead, they were on a tall building dozens of meters away.
Looking down from above, he could see it even more clearly.
Of course, this was for safety reasons.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.
Although the possibility of someone taking the opportunity to assassinate him was very low, he had to be on guard.
The Xiongnu trio arrived at the scene early.
After a night of rest, the Xiongnu envoy looked much better.
He glanced at the emperor and his subjects on the high platform in the distance with contempt.
With this courage, you actually dare to fight with my Great Xiongnu?
However, the people standing around him were all soldiers, and his performance was destined to be for the blind.
"How is it? Are you confident?"
He watched nervously as the mannequin familiarized himself with the bow and arrow, afraid that he would hear a word of disapproval from the mannequin's mouth.
This matter concerned his life.
"In the entire Xiongnu, there are less than ten people who can surpass me in archery!”
Zha Mantou said very honestly.
If it was before yesterday, he could guarantee that he would definitely win.
However, the little prince of the Han Dynasty was too strange. He still didn't know how he lost.
He didn't dare to say that his archery skills would definitely surpass his opponent's.
"You must be careful and not be careless. This concerns the fate of both our families!”
The Xiongnu envoy had to remind the other party that things had developed to this point, and it was no longer a contest of personal opinions.
Instead, it was a competition between two powerful empires and nations.
The winner would be regarded as a hero, and the loser would die without a burial place.
At least in the eyes of the Xiongnu.
Compared to the stern-faced Xiongnu people, Liu Sheng looked extremely relaxed and satisfied.
Last night, he was called over by Mrs. Jia and scolded.
However, he was happy because his words were filled with concern and worry.
As an orphan in his previous life, he had never enjoyed such warm treatment.
He enjoyed it very much, but he did not miss it.
A good man's ambition is everywhere.
It was time for him to put his great body to good use.
"Ninth Prince of the Han Dynasty, how do you want to compete today?”
The Xiongnu envoy revealed a rare solemn and respectful expression.
Although his words and actions were arrogant, it was mostly to show off to the Great Han Dynasty.
The Xiongnu people worshipped the strong the most. Liu Sheng's performance yesterday was enough to win his respect.
"How are the archery skills of your country's warriors?" Liu Sheng looked at the Xiongnu.
"Within a hundred steps, nine out of ten!" Zha Mantou said proudly.
This achievement was indeed something to be proud of. In the entire Great Han Army, there were not many people who could do it.
Liu Sheng looked around and pointed at a small door in the distance.""What door is that?"
"Ninth Highness, this gate is called the Yang Gate.”
A military major hurriedly replied.
Liu Sheng nodded and turned to the mannequin."This place is about 150 steps away from the Yang Gate. Are you confident that you can hit the small hole in this halberd?”
Zha Mante hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head under the stern gaze of the Xiongnu envoy.
If he couldn't do it, then he couldn't do it. No matter how much he said, it was useless.
Beyond a hundred steps, the difficulty would increase with each step.
At a distance of 150 steps, the halberd was only a black dot to an ordinary person, let alone a hole on the black dot.
He seemed to be worried that the noble man would bring shame to his family, so he quickly explained,
"I dare say that even the most powerful condor archer in the Xiongnu could not do this.”
The Xiongnu envoy heaved a sigh of relief.
He did not believe that this young man in front of him could actually do something that even the Condor Shooters in the country could not do.
Archery required a high level of talent in terms of arm strength and eyesight.
But in the end, it was still practice.
Liu Sheng was so young. Even if he had started practicing in his mother's womb, how could he compare to the condor archers in China who had practiced hard for decades?
Is this kid trying to scare us?
The more the Xiongnu envoy thought about it, the more reasonable it was. His face gradually regained its calmness.
" If the Ninth Prince can do this, we will lose. But if he can't…"
"Then consider it my loss."
Liu Sheng knew what the other party was up to, so he simply said it on his behalf.
"Heroic! The Ninth Prince really doesn't look like a Han!”
The Xiongnu envoy's expression changed as he sighed.
If he excluded their identities, he really wanted to be friends with the other party.
However, Liu Sheng ignored him and asked the primary school that had answered earlier,"May I know your name, General?"
"I am Chen Shi, currently a marquis of the Imperial Army.”Chen Shi said in fear.
The most basic unit of the Great Han military system was a squad leader for every five people.
There were two fives, and every ten people had a chief.
50% was a team, and every 50 people had a team rate.
The two teams formed a village, and every 100 people had a village chief.
Two villages formed a circle, and every two hundred people had a military marquis.
Two of them formed a division, and every four hundred people had a military commander.
Usually, every five divisions were a battalion, which was an independent combat unit, usually led by a lieutenant.
As for generals, they were mostly empty positions, usually appointed by the imperial court after a war broke out.
In the Han Dynasty, the status of soldiers was extremely high. The salary of a lieutenant was two thousand stones, comparable to the county governor of some large counties.
Although the military marquis was in charge of 200 people, he was still a middle-level military officer with a salary of 600 dan.
"I wonder if General Chen dares to stand in front of the Yang Gate with his halberd?”Liu Sheng suddenly asked.
Chen Shi didn't dare to do it at first, but after feeling the trust in her eyes, he nodded and said,
"This general will obey!"
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