Chapter 71 Dragon Boat Race
"Dong dong dong dong..." The beat of the drums got louder and louder. Dragon boats that were several feet long but only a few feet wide were being put into the river. Their bows were carved into a
The dragon's head has a wide mouth and wide eyes, and its tail is also a dragon's tail that seems to be swaying. There is also a flag stuck at the tail of the dragon boat. There is no pattern on the flag, just the color of the flag on each dragon boat.
They are all completely different, and in the middle there is a drum.
As the dragon boat entered the water, the crowd cheered. Everyone was looking forward to this dragon boat race. After a while, several rows of people appeared in everyone's sight. They were the protagonists of today's dragon boat race -
- Dragon boat racers. They wear clothes with the same colors as the flags on the dragon boats, which are black, white, green, red, blue, yellow and flower colors, a total of seven colors. When these seven teams come
When they arrived here, everyone cheered, and people sent them to the dragon boat just like sending off warriors.
"Master Zhou, which one of these seven-colored dragon boats can win?" Xiang Liang asked as he watched the racers slowly enter the dragon boat.
Fusu was stunned. He really didn't know which dragon boat was sent by Xiang Liang. Just now he said that he would win, but now it was hard to say. But when he looked around, he saw Lao Chen in Tsing Yi, so he simply
Said: "I'm more optimistic about the team in Tsing Yi, they seem to have the highest morale."
"Haha, it seems that Zhou Changshi still hopes that the ship of your governor's office can win. Then why did you compliment me just now?" Xiang Liang said and glanced at Fusu.
Fusu smiled faintly and said: "According to my true intention, of course I hope that the dragon boat I selected can win, but when I think that General Xiang went to great lengths to find the King of Chu to promise such a big reward, I can be sure that you, General, have full power."
You are sure to win, so it is indeed very contradictory to lose."
"Contradiction or not, you will naturally understand it after the game is over." Xiang Liang said and suddenly turned his eyes to the distance. Fusu looked at him and looked there without turning around. He saw a person.
A large group of people and horses came slowly toward a carriage. Judging from the grandeur, it must be the King of Chu. Sure enough, Xiang Liang said at the side: "Our king has arrived. Mr. Zhou has not seen the king yet, so I will follow this general."
Come down and take part in the ride." With that, he took the lead to get off the high platform. Fusu also wanted to see what the King of Chu looked like, so he followed Xiang Liang down to see the King of Chu.
The carriage is made of wood, and the carriage is carved with exquisite patterns and patterns. Just this carriage may consume a lot of manpower and material resources. One look at the splendid Fusu knew that this King of Chu was not an accomplished monarch.
As the carriage moved forward, the crowd was blocked by the escorting soldiers. After the carriage arrived at the riverside, a chamberlain stepped forward and lifted the cover of the carriage, and a child, Fusu, got down from it.
Seeing this scene, his eyes were about to fall off. He really didn't know that this King of Chu was actually a child. He looked timidly at the crowd around him. After seeing Xiang Liang nod slightly to him, he slowly
He came to a high place and stood still, cleared his throat, and said in a childish voice: "Today is the first Dragon Boat Festival after the reconstruction of our country of Chu. I want to inspire the enterprising spirit of our heroes of Chu, so
Set up a big reward to wait for the strong to win and do your best to revive our great Chu." After hearing his words, Fusu just wanted to laugh. A group of people who can row a boat does not mean a group of people who can fight, but the people around him are not.
Thinking this way, after hearing King Chu's announcement, everyone's mood became even higher and they all applauded. King Chu glanced at Xiang Liang and then said: "I don't want to say anything more. I'm here to wish you all the best for participating in this event."
The heroes of the dragon boat race can show off their talents. Let the competition begin now!" He said and slowly climbed onto a high platform with some guards.
The racers got on the dragon boat one by one, holding paddles in their hands, waiting for the gong to start the race. What they were thinking was completely different. The cyan Prefecture team did not want to win, and the red Xiangliang team and the black team
Qu Dou's team each hopes that he can win, but the other teams are completely pulled in to make up the numbers. Of course, the purpose of the colorful Liu Bang team is not yet clear. Qu Dou suddenly came with thousands of horses after King Chu ascended the throne.
One of the people who surrendered claimed to be a descendant of the Qu family of Chu State. After he came, Xiang Liang had an official who fought with him, but he was a literary official while Xiang Liang was a military official.
When Fu Su and Xiang Liang climbed onto the high platform again, a gong sound came from below, and the crowd burst into cheers, and the dragon boat race finally began.
At first, the seven dragon boats were running side by side, and it was impossible to tell who was better and who was worse. But after a while, the strength was revealed. The four boats of red, cyan, black and pattern were already ahead of the other three, but now
It seemed that the cyan one was the fastest. Fusu never expected that the team he had chosen would be so powerful. His heart beat faster as the four ships advanced. The crowd below was completely overwhelmed.
Attracted by this fierce competition, the people cheered for their favorite dragon boats, and the scene was very lively.
At this time, a gaze in the crowd was not looking at the dragon boat fighting on the river but at the familiar figure on the high platform. "Prince Fusu is not dead after all. God bless him." Peng Hong's heart pounded.
The strips were moving, more excited than the people next to them.
Compared with these excitements, the faces of Liu Bang and others were very calm. Perhaps they knew that this assassination must be 100% calm in order to have a chance of success. Liu Bang looked at the competition on the river, and his mouth was filled with emotion.
Asked Zhou Bo next to him: "Is everything arranged?"
Zhou Bo also replied calmly: "Don't worry, Mr. Pei, we have purchased a crossbow specially designed for the Qin army. With our bow, Xiang Liang will definitely die here!"
After Liu Bang got the affirmative answer, he stopped talking and continued to participate in the dragon boat race.
Under Lao Chen's training and leadership, the cyan dragon boat has been leading the other dragon boats, but the other boats are not willing to fail. The distance between the boats is very small, and it may only take a breath to catch up.
By this time the dragon boat had reached the other side and started to turn back.
Fusu knew that the green dragon boat was about to fall behind, because Yu Fulong had said that the protagonists this time were Xiang Liang and others, not the prefecture as the proprietor. Sure enough, after turning around, the speed of the green dragon boat slowed down.
In an instant, it was overtaken by the other three dragon boats, and it started to follow them, but was not left behind by them. At this time, among the other three dragon boats, Xiang Liang's red dragon boat was the fastest, but it was only one foot away from it.
The black dragon boat was not to be outdone and bit it tightly. Liu Bang's colorful dragon boat was also more than a foot behind the black dragon boat.
The three dragon boats maintained this momentum for most of the journey, and were about to enter the final sprint stage. There were bursts of shouts from the crowd, all cheering for the three dragon boats. At this time, Miss Yu said:
However, the servants were jumping to their feet and clapping their hands to cheer up the blue dragon boat on their side. Fusu saw the two of them yelling completely regardless of their appearance. There was a funny look in his eyes, but then he was caught again.
The three competing dragon boats attracted attention.
In the last ten feet, eight feet, and five feet, at this time, the colorful dragon boat actually surpassed the black dragon boat and took the second place. People in front of the shore could already see the rowers on the dragon boat. Because they kept paddling,
The muscles of the arms pulsated.
Three feet away, at this time, the two boats, Hua and Hong, were already running abreast, and it was impossible to tell the order.
Fusu's eyes have been firmly attracted by this final moment of the decisive battle, as if he was watching the 100-meter trapeze competition on TV.
Two feet away, Hongzhou suddenly paused for some reason. Huachuan took the opportunity to overtake it and jump to the first place.
The flower boat finally hit the red line blocking the river, and it won. When the oarsmen on the boat got off, they were already surrounded by people.
"I didn't expect that Qu Dou's people would actually do this. In order to prevent me from winning the victory, I took the initiative to do this." Xiang Liang said angrily. The people on the shore didn't see it, but they who stood high up could see it clearly.
It is clear that at the last moment, the black boat deliberately fell behind and then when the flower and red boats were competing for victory, a paddler threw the wooden oar in his hand and hit the wooden oar of a paddler on the red boat, causing him to
The rhythm of his stroke was different from that of the others, so he suddenly slowed down at the last moment. However, the man's movements were extremely subtle, and he might not have noticed it if Xiang Liang wasn't so high up.
Fusu could not imagine that someone would do something that would harm others and not benefit himself, so he could only smile bitterly. But Xiang Liang knew that as long as he was hit, it would be the greatest benefit to Qu Dou. But for one thing, they did not gain anything on the surface.
Secondly, only the people on the stage saw this scene, so Xiang Liang had no choice but to admit defeat.
After the game, Little Chu King walked down the platform accompanied by others. His face was flushed with excitement. It was obvious that he was completely attracted by this dragon boat race. Little Chu King came to the crowd and cheered.
He said in a loud voice: "The heroes of our Da Chu are all indeed extraordinary in skill. It really opened my eyes and gave me greater confidence in the revival of our Da Chu. Of course I must honor my words, and I will reward you now."
The brave men of the victorious flower boat, I wonder where you are from?" He said and looked at the rowers who were trying their best to squeeze out the vast ocean of people.
"We are subordinates of General Liu Bang. Our victory is due to General Liu Bang's skillful command, so we dare not accept the reward from the king. We only hope that the king can reward our general." A group of people knelt down and said in unison.
At this time, Xiang Liang also came over. When he heard what they said, his expression changed. He didn't want Liu Bang, who had just surrendered, to become a contender for his power, so he stepped forward and wanted to say something.
Fusu followed him, but heard a familiar voice: "Prince!" He turned around and saw Peng Hong. At the same time, he also saw a man holding a bow and arrow next to Peng Hong. (To be continued.
Chapter completed!