Early February.
Qingji held a grand hunting event in Gusu Mountain!
Field hunting, that is, hunting, was originally intended to eliminate pests from the fields and protect crops from being destroyed by wild beasts.
However, field hunting is not the same as hunting. "田" means vast land. The difference between field hunting and hunting is that field hunting is a form of hunting, which mainly focuses on training in military exercises.
With the same purpose as modern military exercises, hunting events were organized by government officials or monarchs.
Throughout the ages, hunting has been divided into spring hunting, summer hunting, autumn hunting and winter hunting. Hunting, hunting, hunting and hunting are the names given by the ancients to hunting in spring, summer, autumn and winter respectively.
Spring hunting means searching and hunting non-pregnant animals in spring.
Because spring is the breeding season for animals, the ancients attached great importance to the balance of the number of animals in nature!
Xia Miao refers to the animals that are hunted and destroy crops in summer.
Because summer is the time when crops grow vigorously, protecting the crops from being destroyed by animals and ensuring the grain harvest is also a way to maintain a balance.
Autumn hunting refers to killing wild beasts that injure birds.
In autumn, poultry need to grow up and be protected from attacks by wild beasts to reduce losses and maintain a balance in the harvest.
Winter hunting and hunting in a circle can be hunted without distinction!
Because all things rest in winter, hunting some animals at this time can increase the harvest and maintain the ecological balance of the animal population.
In short, hunting is of great significance. At least under normal circumstances, countries that still follow etiquette will hold hunting activities regularly!
"woo woo woo woo--"
The melodious and clear sound of the horn rang out among the foothills.
Various kinds of flags were planted on the ground, and tents of all sizes were scattered throughout the camp, which was bustling with people.
This hunting event organized by Qingji not only invited Prince Shen (Zi Xi) of Chu, but also a number of ministers and officials of Wu, such as Ji Zha, Sun Wu, Bo Yun, Shen Xi and their families, and many noble children were also in the hunting team.
Therefore, in the mighty team, there were not only the crimson flags representing the Wu Kingdom, but also different flags of each family.
Qingji estimated that there were no less than five thousand people participating in this hunting activity!
This is still Qingji's conservative estimate.
At this moment, Qingji and a group of ministers and officials were sitting in an open space. In front of each of them was a long table, on which was placed a jar of fine wine and a variety of dishes to ensure a balanced combination of meat and vegetables.
"please!"
The ministers were already half drunk and half awake as they drank and chatted .
In the open space in the middle, there are graceful dancers.
They are swaying their beautiful dance moves, and the sounds of zithers, harps and chimes played by the musicians create a beautiful picture that is pleasing to the eyes.
Qingji could not appreciate classical music, nor could he imitate it.
But this did not prevent him from looking at the dancing girls, feasting his eyes and cultivating his sentiments!
"Master Shen, please drink this cup to the full!"
"King Wu, please!"
Seeing that Qingji had raised the wine cup, Zixi on the side did not dare to be negligent. He picked up the bronze wine cup, covered his face with his sleeve, and drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.
"Mr. Shen has a good alcohol tolerance!"
“No, no.”
Zixi's face was already slightly tipsy and drunk, but looking at Qingji, his face was not even red, as if nothing had happened!
It really can’t be blamed on Qingji’s drinking.
But the alcohol content of the drinks of this era was not high, about the same as beer. How could Qingji be drunk?
Even the original Qingji was a person with a very good alcohol tolerance, so even if he drank ten or eight kilograms of wine, Qingji would not be drunk.
"Master Shen, I wonder how the dance and music of Wu compare to that of Chu?"
Qingji asked with interest.
Hearing this, Zixi pondered for a moment and said, "Reporting to the King of Wu, the dance and music of Chu and Wu are actually both good in their own way. The dance and music of Chu is soft and gorgeous, while the dance and music of Wu is elegant and varied. It is really hard to compare which is better!"
Having said that, in Zi Xi's mind, the dance and music of Chu is still superior!
This is not Zi Xi bragging, but the dance and music of Wu State lacks a kind of beauty that the dance and music of Chu State does not have.
Thin waist!
Yes, a thin waist!
Perhaps the aesthetic views of the Chu people are not exactly the same as those of the Wu people.
The Chu people like women with thin waists and petite figures, while the Wu people like women with plump (slightly plump) figures!
"Hahaha! Lord Shen, I heard that dance and music are very popular in the State of Chu. From the King of Chu to the ministers and officials, they all enjoy dance and music during banquets and leisure time."
Qingji smiled at Zixi and said, "My country Wu is different. Compared with the gentle dance and music, the people of Wu prefer sword dance or wrestling or martial arts performances!"
"Mr. Shen has lived in Yingdu for many years. He must have seen all kinds of colorful dances and heard all kinds of decadent music."
"Since Master Shen has come to Wu, you are a guest. I will take charge and let you enjoy the unique sword dance of our Wu country. How do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Zixi could only pretend to be flattered and bowed, saying, "King Wu is so kind, it would be disrespectful for me to refuse it!"
Immediately, Qingji clapped his hands and asked the dancers and musicians to leave. In their place came a team of tall warriors wearing crimson tight-fitting samurai uniforms.
"drink!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The drummer on one side was beating the leather drum back and forth in a very fancy manner.
The sharp warriors standing in the middle of the open space immediately began to dance with swords in unison, chopping, stabbing, lifting, poking, slashing, sweeping, etc. All kinds of sword-swinging movements were included, full of masculine beauty.
Qingji admired the sword dance with great interest. When the dance was over, he asked Zixi, who was standing beside him, "Master Shen, how about the sword dance of our Wu country?"
"Very beautiful. Very beautiful."
Zixi could only flatter Qingji blindly.
Qingji just smiled slightly and didn't comment!
Afterwards, Qingji looked around and said to the ministers and officials present: "My dear friends, I have invited a special guest for the hunting today!"
Qingji glanced at the crowd and Xiong Zidan, who was standing beside him, immediately understood and asked two armed guards to lead one person into the venue.
This man looked like he was in his forties, but he had a head full of white hair. He was wearing a clean dark-colored suit, and his hair was tied up with a wooden crown. He was tall and had an extraordinary bearing!
As soon as he entered the venue, he was immediately recognized by sharp-eyed people.
The imperial edictor Bo Yu even screamed in shock: "Wu Zixu!"
"Wu Yuan? Your Majesty actually brought such a criminal like him to the meeting place. What is your intention?"
"Could it be that the king wants to execute Wu Yuan in front of everyone?"
"I heard that Officer Wu has been in jail for more than a month. I didn't expect he is still so energetic!"