Chapter 7 Finally "taken to the top" ()

It is said that the saddle made by Zhao Wu is already meticulous enough. The saddle picture he drew according to his memory was inadvertently, the shape was infinitely close to the shape of the Takahashi saddle. After the saddle was prepared, he kept listening to the opinions of the warriors and improving it - for example, a warrior reacted: if he rode alone, he could not carry a long weapon with him, so Zhao Wu added a sleeve on the right back of the saddle so that he could insert the long weapon upright;

There was also a warrior who was always too tired to hold the shield on his horse. Zhao Wu added a hook on the left back of the saddle to hang the shield. There was also a warrior who was unable to carry a long-range attack weapon such as bows and arrows. Zhao Wu was very kind and added a device that could carry a bow bag and a quiver in front of the saddle...

Each of these equipment was carefully considered so that the warriors on the horse could take out the corresponding weapons in the most convenient way to fight in the emergency moment. Such a carefully designed saddle was fully equipped, even Zhao Wu felt very majestic - behind the war horse was a sharp long spear, as proud as a military flag, and the shield hanging on the left back also made people feel majestic and should not be offended easily. In addition, the bow bags and swords were equipped, and a few bells were added to the reins of the horse. Walking on the mountain road, he was so majestic that even the birds in the mountains were envious, circling and admiring from time to time.

But that's it, the manor warriors were unwilling to use this outfit to meet people, and they all felt embarrassed.

After hearing what Liaoqing said, Zhao Wu then realized: It turned out that the princes and nobles at that time liked to travel by car, so the common people regarded travel by car as noble, and "ride alone" was a symbol of embarrassment and the meaning of losers. People who rode alone on the Spring and Autumn Period would feel very embarrassed and would feel embarrassed to say hello to others when they went out.

"However, in the mountains, riding a horse is always easier than riding a car, which is undeniable," Zhao Wu shook the horse whip to defend himself.

Liaoqing nodded, but before he could come up with words to praise him, Zhao Wu changed the topic and immediately asked: "I heard that there are many hunters like you in the mountains, and many people have escaped into the mountains and lived for more than ten years. Do you know these people?"

The horses urged Zhao Wu to approach Zhao Wu and interrupted excitedly, "Of course, we often encounter them when hunting. Some hunters are friendly and draw land as boundaries with us, making an appointment with each other to not cross the border to hunt, but some hunters are more vicious and dare to take our prey directly. Sometimes we can't beat them, and we have to retreat, so we will have to starve for several days."

Zhao Wu nodded and waved his hand to signal. Liaoqing understood Zhao Wu's gesture and rushed to the slinger's mouth. The two of them had been hunting together for a long time and knew each other's habits. The slinger quickly turned over and faced the warrior behind him, and said loudly: "Everyone, we are hunting today, what are we planning to hunt? The Lord decided to barbecue meat for us personally."

The guards cheered loudly, and the company immediately pointed at the guards and pointed out the guards to line up the scattered soldiers and drove forward the animals in the forest. At the same time, Zhao Wu led the Liaoqing to urge the horse to go aside...

While no one was paying attention, Zhao Wu whispered: "I need some manpower - hidden manpower, so I hope you can go back to the mountain and gather those hunters to organize it."

After pausing for a while, Zhao Wu continued to whisper: "I heard that you have been in the army, and you are also an officer of all sizes. I hope you will organize the hunters according to the army and tell them: I will let them clear their identities and return to the outside world to live..."

Liaoqing looked at the scattered warriors. At this time, the company was chattering and introducing their hunting experience to the warriors and guiding them to startle the prey hidden among the trees in the draft.

Seeing that no one noticed this, Liaoqing sighed and pointed to the group of warriors and said, "Master, although the savages in the mountains are good at dealing with wild beasts, they are not good at dealing with noble generals. These generals use fighting as their profession and are good at forming military formations to launch collective attacks; while the savages in the mountains are used to fighting on their own, and the weapons they use are simple and thin. If they use the savages in the mountains are used to assassination, they may succeed. If they attack the manor, with those five hundred people, even if the army of a small country is coming, they may not be able to do so."

Zhao Wu whispered: "I don't need them to attack the manor-I have thought about it carefully these days. If Cheng Ying took me to see Zhuqing and the monarch, it would be difficult for them to replace me afterwards."

Liao Qing nodded and praised: "The master is knowledgeable and has a savvy appearance. If Cheng Ying wants to find someone similar to replace the master, it is difficult for me... I thought the master invented so many novel things to revitalize the Zhao family, but it turns out that the master is to protect himself."

Zhao Wu smiled and explained: "I didn't think so much. I originally invented those things just to make my life more comfortable. I didn't expect that Cheng Ying is becoming more and more serious now. He has begun to introduce my family history to me and even sent me a favor. I think he is serious. But I still have no idea. If we have an armed force in private, it will make me feel safer.

For example, if something happens in the manor, we can let the armed forces attack the manor without seeking victory, but only seeking that they can attract the attention of the warriors so that we can take the opportunity to escape.

I think this way, we have a secret armed force. If I can continue to do it forever in my current position, then I will give these people in the name of Zhao and use them as family private soldiers. Conversely, if we find an accident and we use them to escape, I will lead them to find a place to live in the aftermath - I think, by my means, as long as we give us a few years of respite, we can gain a foothold in this troubled times and become a force that cannot be despised...

In short, whether the former or the latter method is solved, the identities of these people are definitely able to live in the outside world, marry and have children, and pass on their descendants. Isn’t this a good way out for them?”

Liaoqing nodded: "That's right, with the Lord's means, and for a few years of independent development, we will definitely become a powerful force. Afterwards, we will enter other countries as ministers, or rely on a powerful person as a retainer. No matter what, we can survive... Don't worry, I'm ready to prepare and wait for the Lord to find an opportunity and tell me."

The warriors cheered, and a startled pheasant was shot by the warriors. An ewe ran out of the grass with the lamb fleeing in panic. The sirloin cheered loudly: "Don't shoot arrows, let's catch it alive. The lamb's meat is so tender."

Zhao Wu quickly urged the horse to walk into the crowd and shouted loudly: "Who has brought the fishing net? Use the fishing net to catch it, and you will live."

Liao Qing suddenly lit up his eyes and said to himself: "Fishing net, fishing net can still do this, why didn't I expect it?"

Unexpectedly, it was not only Liaoqing who only looked at each other. The warriors looked at each other and murmured in a low voice: "Who would bring a fishing net to hunt... But that's right. It seems more convenient to catch wild animals with fishing nets... Why didn't I expect it? If there were fishing nets at the beginning, we would have to startle the wild animals and let them fall into the trap, wouldn't it be more troublesome?"

When Zhao Wu saw that the warriors were not moving, he immediately urged: "Hurry up and don't hurt these two sheep!"

The slinger reacted, and he jumped off his horse and shouted, "Look at me, you line up, I will drive the goats in your direction..."

After some hard work, the two sheep were caught, and the ewe was led to Zhao Wu, desperately protecting the sheep with her body, with tears in her eyes. Zhao Wu looked at the sheep and felt very strange: "What is the name of this sheep? The head is curved, but the wool on her body is not as rough and straight as a goat - it seems a bit like a sheep."

Liaoqing explained on the side: "This is arakan. Because the horns on the head are curved and coiled, the mountain people call it arakan. This kind of sheep likes to live on the plains and usually forms large groups of people. What's wrong? These two sheep seem to be separated from the flock."

Zhao Wu pointed at the wool on the sheep, pulled the clothes on his body, and asked Liaoqing: "My clothes nowadays are either hemp or silk. I want to ask if anyone nearby is good at textile wool?"

Liaoqing thought for a while and replied: "I used to live in Xirong. I heard that Xirong had the technique of weaving wool, but the things they spun were rough, greasy and difficult to clean, and the texture was hard and difficult to sew, so the people of the Central Plains ignored it."

Zhao Wu nodded: "I once heard that this kind of sheep-like animal has soft fur on its body and can be rolled into very fine yarn. The cloth spun is very soft and very cold-resistant... These two lambs are pitiful. I think we raise them. Well, now we have scissors, and we can cut the wool off when the flock is peeling off in the spring every year and try to weave them into cloth. Perhaps it is a road to wealth."

When Zhao Lian heard this, he replied enthusiastically: "I'll go. Since the sheep are separated, the flock of sheep must be not far from here. I will go back to the village to get a fishing net and catch all the sheep."

The warriors were lazy and refused to move. Zhao Wu's eyes turned and immediately shouted: "Go to go, go to your team leader, you follow the command. Once the flock is caught, 20% of the cloth spun from the flock will belong to you in the future, and you will be able to distribute the merits."

After Zhao Wu said that, he winked at Liaoqing. Liaoqing immediately understood and nodded repeatedly: "I will go back to the manor to get a fishing net, so that they can pursue it. Don't worry, hunters in the mountains are good at tracking techniques, and they will definitely find the flock, and I will definitely find them with the fishing net."

He looked at the left, right and left, and said to Zhao Wu in a dilemma: "Master, the guards are all looking for sheep. How many people around him are protecting him?"

Zhao Wu waved his whip: "We will go back to the manor with Qing - without my orders, I'm afraid Qing will not be able to take the fishing net. We will send another hundred people to ask them to catch more sheep as much as possible, and I will be in the manor and wait for them to come back."

As soon as he entered the manor, Shi Yan was overjoyed when he saw Zhao Wu: "The Lord is coming back just in time. Cheng Ying is here. He said that he would give the Lord a gift today and go to see all the officials tomorrow."

Zhao Wu wondered: "It's so urgent, I'm about to arrange for people to catch the flock..."

Cheng Ying ran out when he heard the movement and waved his hand and said, "Let the servants do it. The master will follow me back to Zhaocheng. Don't worry, when they catch the flock, I will ask them to prepare a plump soup. When the master comes back from Xintian, he will be able to drink delicious yam soup."

Zhao Wu quickly waved his hand and confessed: "I'm not going to eat mutton this time... Forget it, I can't explain it to you clearly. You can transfer a hundred people to go to catch sheep, and I have to raise all these sheep in a captive manner. You can find a few good herding players and take care of me carefully."

Shi Yan looked at Zhao Wu curiously: "It's not just for the sake of eating, it's strange."

Cheng Ying shouted loudly: "Shi Yan, don't forget the courtesy of his subordinates!"

Shi Yan immediately put away his laughter and bowed his hands with a solemn look: "I know my crime, please punish me!"

Zhao Wu was a little at a loss. He enjoyed such strict courtesy for the first time. He said shyly: "Forget it, why take the words casually? - Well, I won't take them seriously."

Cheng Ying glared at Shi Yan, bowed to Shi Xiu beside him and said, "Xiang, you prepare the corresponding utensils."

Shi Xiu nodded and agreed.

Zhao Wu jumped off the horse and asked Master Xiu curiously: "This crown ceremony...Didn't Zhou Li say: Is it only twenty years before the crown? Why do you seem to be very casual, as if you can do whatever day? Is there any sudden change that makes you...?"

Shi Xiuchui replied: "Although it is said that according to the Zhou rituals, the crown is not very strict. For example, Duke Xiang of Lu was "crowned" at the age of 12. My Zhao family is in chaos now, and this crowning move must require the permission of all the ministers. Cheng Ying has been working on this matter. If all the ministers agree unanimously, we can choose a day to add the crown to the master.

Lord, I, Zhao, have just experienced disasters. This time the ceremony of the crown has become a little hurried and simpler. Please ask the Lord General to click. Whether my Zhao clan can prosper in the future depends on the Lord. If the Lord promotes my Zhao clan and the descendants of the Lord will be crowned with the crown in the future, all the ministers will gather together to congratulate him. He will not be as few guests as today."

Zhao Wu was a little frightened and a little happy when he heard this. He looked at Cheng Ying, his eyes passed by Shi Xiu again. Shi Yan's face swept over his heart, suppressed his heart's beating and asked softly: "Have you decided?"

Cheng Ying knelt down, Shi Yan and Shi Xiu also knelt behind him. The three of them kowtowed to the ground and replied respectfully: "Please give me everything."

Back in the house, Shi Xiu and Shi Yan stood on both sides. As witnesses of the ceremony, Zhao Wu sat cross-legged in the center of the house according to the etiquette. Cheng Ying knelt behind him and put a head crown on his own. Then Cheng Ying returned to Zhao Wu, bowed to the ground, and said respectfully: "Please be in charge."

"Superior position" is also called "Super throne". The feudal lord officially took over the family, called "Super throne". The monarch inherited the family business and was called "Ascending the throne".

Zhao Wuyiyan walked to the seat where he was in the room and knelt cross-legged. Cheng Ying stood up and sang loudly: "Greetings from all the ministers!"

With Cheng Ying's shout, teams of slaves took small steps, lowered their heads and walked into the house, knelt at Zhao Wu's feet, and congratulated Zhao Wu on the crown ceremony. Among these people were Guan Mou (yu, Tongyu, Guan Mou, which means a slave who raises horses), Shu Mou (Shu is a slave who guards the responsibilities and is a slave like a child servant), Li Mou (Shu is a slave who supervises the labor of "slaves", Xu Mou (Shu is a small official in charge of tax collection in the territory, belonging to the lord's servant), Li Mou (Shu is a farmer living in the countryside, a free citizen, and mostly descendants of meritorious soldiers), Zao Mou, Pu Mou (Shu is in charge of cleaning housework), Tai Mou... etc.

After visiting this large group of slaves, servants, Zhao Wu did not remember their appearance and names, because these people were kneeling on the ground and did not even dare to raise their faces. Zhao Wu's whole process was like a clay-shaped doll, sitting in the upper seat with a dignified attitude and without saying a word.

After receiving the meeting, Mr. Wang returned to the house and whispered: "The carriages and horses are already in place, please get on the bus."

This time, Zhao Wu was riding in the Guangzhou Car, which is a special chariot for charge in the army. Next to the Guangzhou Car are two chariots (this word no longer exists, meaning equivalent to "Tun", a chariot specially used for defense). The three chariots are located in front of the Guangzhou Car, one on the left and one on the right, slightly behind the Guangzhou Car. There are seventy soldiers holding the sword behind each chariot.

This kind of chariot is different from modern chariots. It has no axle. The wheels are directly installed on the body. The weight of the entire body is pressed on the wheel. Therefore, in the Spring and Autumn Period, there are many cases where the wheel breaks and causes the "strong generals" to die unexpectedly. Zhao Wu stood beside the chariot, staring at the chariot in daze. He remembered countless records on the "Warring States Policy"... Well, he seemed to remember that there seemed to be very few axles in the chariots in the Terracotta Warriors.

Zhao Wu's legs were a little weak.

Cheng Ying walked onto the Guangzhou chariot and served Zhao Wu Yurong (driver), Shi Yan, Shi Xiu wore armor and spears and bows to Zhao Wu's "left car" and "right car". A family private soldier leader named "风" boarded the other two chariots and served as "Yuwei (car and horse guard)"...

After all the warriors were in their seats, Cheng Ying shouted and waved the horse whip and the chariot rumbled.

Zhao Wu was not prepared. As soon as the carriage started, he leaned back slightly. Shi Xiu immediately reminded: "Master, please pay attention to your demeanor, please sit upright!"

Zhao Wu quickly straightened his body, holding the crossbar in the car with one hand, and sat upright in the center of the car. He glanced at the huge lineup behind him and secretly stuck out his tongue. Unexpectedly, the words he heard immediately made him feel ashamed. Shi Yan looked at the car and sighed: "The Zhao family has declined, and the sect leader Guan Li has only dispatched three chariots. I thought we could get at least one hundred."

One hundred vehicles, then there should be 7,500 people, how huge the scale should be.

After hearing this, Zhao Wu couldn't help but feel ashamed of his petty aura just now. He straightened his body and thought to himself: "Crown ceremony, this is a great gift from the Spring and Autumn Period. I don't know what delicious food will be at the banquet tonight, and I don't know how many beauties will be for me to taste. I'm so looking forward to it!"

There is no banquet tonight.

When the chariots drove into Zhaocheng, the people of Zhaocheng gathered on both sides of the streets and watched their lords slowly enter the city. Along the way, when the carriage passed by, all the gangs fell to their knees and kowtowed. Zhao Wu had never enjoyed such respect. He felt a little complacent, but Shi Xiu and Shi Yan kept reminding him to remain dignified, so he had to dispel the slogan of waving to the people and shouting "My comrades are in trouble."

With a feeling of "I, Hu Hansan, are back", Zhao Wu returned to the Cheng clan mansion in Zhaocheng. All the slaves knelt down and shouted. The slaves shouted neatly, which made Zhao Wu hear their call clearly. What they called was: "Welcome to the head of the family!"
Chapter completed!