mtl008 Chapter 337 General
Chapter 337 General
Chang Heng didn't think there was anything wrong with his daughter's behavior. His daughter just had the capital to be willful!
The little slave saw that not only did he refuse to kneel, but he also dared to disobey Zi Yan's words. He really deserved a lesson!
However, this is a military camp after all, and military law and discipline are the most important. He still has to do some superficial work to prevent Zi Yan from getting the reputation of bullying others and making him appear not to be broad-minded and generous enough.
Chang Heng was about to stop his daughter when he saw another hand grabbing the horsewhip.
The hand was white and slender, like a jade bamboo emerging from the snow. After being entangled by the whip for several times, it gradually turned red.
Qi Yuanshuo had a cold face and threw the whip aside.
No wonder those people wanted to drag his brother, the crown prince, into the water and replace him. It turns out that the abuse of power can make people appear majestic and breed a kind of arrogance that can dominate the world.
Chang Ziyan staggered under his force and felt humiliated. She was about to stomp her feet in anger, but she saw Zhao Xiaoshi kneeling on one knee in front of her father and saying, "Zhao Xiaoshi from the Cavalry Battalion pays respect to the general!"
Captain Fu and the others also bowed and said, "Greetings, General!"
Without waiting for Chang Heng to speak, Chang Ziyan pointed at Qi Yuanshuo and said coquettishly, "Father, you saw it just now. How dare this lowly soldier treat me like this! He doesn't care about you at all!"
Chang Heng was also very dissatisfied in his heart, but he did not show it on his face.
After his eyes scanned Qi Yuanshuo several times, he was slightly surprised.
The young man had a handsome appearance and his manners were not like those of a farmer's son. He actually exuded an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura.
Qi Yuanshuo stood up without flinching. He faced Chang Heng, cupped his hands and said in a stern voice, "General, this child's name is Ye Nu, and he is from Da Xia. He was abducted to the Northern Barbarians when he was young and became a horse slave. Half of the horses I brought back were found with his help. Ye Nu is good at identifying and raising horses, which is of great benefit to the Sima Camp in the army. That's why I accepted him as my apprentice and let him follow me so that I can remember his horse identification and horse raising skills!
Just now, Miss Chang wanted to whip him because of a disagreement. If he is injured by Miss Chang, it will be a huge loss for our northern border troops!
The military camp attaches great importance to military law and discipline. General Chang is upright and strict in military discipline. Moreover, if a prince breaks the law, he will be punished justly like a commoner. I have great faith that the general will handle the matter impartially, so I dared to intercept Miss Chang's whip. I hope General Chang will forgive me!"
Chang Ziyan was so angry that her face turned pale.
Did Zhao Xiaoshi mean that she was making trouble and disrupting military discipline?
General Chang hid the coldness in his eyes and laughed: "Well, it is indeed Yan'er's fault in this matter. She mistakenly thought that the child was a servant, and she had her eyes on the black horse, so she was a little anxious."
Qi Yuanshuo sneered in his heart, but said: "This horse is called Ghost. It has recognized me as its master. Only I can ride it. If someone else rides it, it will definitely throw that person off."
After Qi Yuanshuo finished speaking, Ghost cooperated by raising its front hooves, neighing twice, and holding its head high, like an unruly overlord.
Chang Ziyan sneered: "I don't believe that. I must ride it! Let's see if it dares to throw me off!"
After saying that, he walked towards the ghost with the whip in hand.
Qi Yuanshuo immediately stepped forward to stop her: "Ms. Chang, you must not do that! The ghost has a violent temper and will hurt you!"
Chang Ziyan didn't believe it and pushed Qi Yuanshuo away.
She grew up in a military camp with her father. She is good at riding and shooting, and has never encountered a horse that she is not allowed to ride!
General Chang thought the same, so he did not try to stop Chang Ziyan.
A dark light flashed in Qi Yuanshuo's slightly lowered eyes, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
As soon as Chang Ziyan approached the ghost, the ghost became angry.
It spit at Chang Ziyan and raised its front hooves threateningly. Every pore in its body was resisting Chang Ziyan.
Chang Ziyan also had some skills. She jumped on her toes and sat astride the ghost's back.
The ghost screamed a few times, as if it had gone mad, and shook its body violently back and forth, trying to throw Chang Ziyan off.
Chang Ziyan grabbed the long hair on Ghost's neck tightly. Ghost felt that his handsome hairstyle was messed up and became very angry. He raised his front hooves high and almost knocked Chang Ziyan off the horse's back.
Just when Chang Zi Yan was about to fall, the ghost suddenly swung her to the right, then to the left, and repeated this process.
Chang Ziyan was thrown down like a leaf shaking in the wind, and finally fell into the snow with a snap, vomiting loudly.
"Yan'er!"
"Miss!"
Several followers immediately rushed towards Chang Ziyan with pale faces.
After Chang Ziyan was helped up, she took a long time to recover.
She pointed at the ghost and said angrily, "You bastard horse! How dare you throw me! Chang'an, go and train it! If you can't tame it, I will kill it!"
Chang An was soon thrown off his horse again.
Then, many more people tried it, and the results were the same.
Chang Ziyan broke free from the support of her followers, raised the whip and whipped the ghost hard.
Unexpectedly, the ghost actually bit the tip of the whip and no matter how hard Chang Ziyan pulled, she couldn't move it.
Seeing this scene, everyone at the scene widened their eyes in shock.
This dark horse is so smart!
No wonder it only recognizes its owner!
"Yan'er! Stop it! Don't mess around!"
Chang Heng knew that if he continued to pester her, it would be his daughter who would be embarrassed, so he pretended to scold her.
The ghost suddenly let go of the whip, and Chang Ziyan almost fell into the snow again.
"Stand aside. If you continue to make trouble, go back to the imperial capital!" General Chang glared at her.
Chang Ziyan's face was full of grievance. She turned around and stood aside, staring at the ghost with hatred in her eyes.
Chang Heng then looked at Qi Yuanshuo and asked calmly, "Your name is Zhao Xiaoshi? Where are you from?"
Qi Yuanshuo said respectfully, "General, I am Zhao Xiaoshi, a native of Baiyun Village, Beilu County. My grandfather and mother were killed by the Northern Barbarians, so I have traveled far and wide to learn martial arts since I was a child. I hope to join the army one day and kill the enemy to avenge my grandfather and mother!"
Chang Heng laughed, but the smile did not reach his eyes: "Well, you have ambition! You have made great contributions this time, and this general will definitely reward you handsomely! Since this black horse is your mount, it belongs to you, and no one else can use it without permission! Ye Nu will follow you from now on, and you must copy and organize the horse-raising techniques and hand them over to Sima Ying!"
"Yes! Thank you, General!" Qi Yuanshuo bowed.
Chang Heng asked some other questions, then took Chang Ziyan and a group of followers back to the general's tent.
Chang Ziyan shook his arm and said coquettishly, "Dad, I want Zhao Xiaoshi to be my follower!"
Chang Heng glanced at her and said unhappily, "You are simply daydreaming! Zhao Xiaoshi is a good citizen. If he wants to be your follower, he will have to sell himself into slavery. Do you think he will be willing? You should stay here and don't provoke him!"
Zhao Xiaoshi is indeed a rare talent.
He wanted to make Zhao Xiaoshi a sharp sword and a chess piece in his hand, using him to gain military merit, but he would never let him have a chance to stand out!