Chapter 2327: Chapter 2324: Sarcasm

"This hunting competition is all about the trophy; whoever claims the first prize, this fine Ox Horn Scimitar will be awarded as the reward."

"However, it’s still early, no rush to start the hunt, everyone might as well enjoy some entertainment first." After saying this, he clapped his hands a few times.

The dancers, who were already prepared, came out to perform.

In the middle of winter, the ground was covered with a thick layer of snow.

The clothes those people wore weren’t very thick either.

Even Ye Muyu felt cold just watching them.

For a moment, both officials and foreign envoys were enthusiastically applauding. After several rounds of performances, the applause continued, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

As the sun rose.

When the atmosphere was at its peak.

General Hetu of Beirong unexpectedly stepped forward, "Your Majesty, I have heard that recently the Great Chu has trained an excellent cavalry; I wonder if I might have the pleasure of witnessing it?"

Emperor Xuanming, who had no intention of keeping it hidden, laughed heartily upon hearing this: "I didn’t expect even General Hetu to have heard about this. I’ve only had them trained for three months. If anything is lacking, I hope General Hetu will offer guidance."

Hetu forced a smile: "Guidance is too much to ask; Your Majesty is too modest."

He still hadn’t found out the details of Great Chu’s cavalry. Even the people he sent last night had failed.

Even though he knew the Emperor of Great Chu wanted to give him a hard time, he had to speak up; not knowing the opponent’s situation would leave him groping in the dark in future confrontations.

Initially, he was worried, but when Emperor Xuanming mentioned only having trained them for three months, he instantly felt relieved. A mocking smile appeared on his lips—how could such a short time compare to his soldiers, who had truly been in life-and-death battles?

It’s well-known that there is a significant difference between those who have seen blood and those who have not.

"Someone, instruct Lord Chu to begin." Emperor Xuanming could clearly see the contempt in Hetu’s eyes.

His expression didn’t change, leaving others unable to discern his true thoughts.

Chu Heng soon arrived.

He entered on horseback and waited.

Following behind him were fifty cavalrymen.

After moving forward, he dismounted from his horse, and the fifty cavalrymen behind him did the same.

The sound of "swoosh, swoosh, swoosh" could be heard, and their actions were very synchronized.

In unison, they saluted Emperor Xuanming loudly.

This aura alone left Hetu somewhat shocked.

However, what alarmed him the most was the murderous aura these people emanated—definitely not those who had never seen blood!

In his heart, he wanted to crush the bones of those who had misinformed him. Even though he was uneasy, he could only watch on.

"In that case, let the drill begin." Emperor Xuanming visibly smiled and took a sip from the cup in front of him.

Hetu forced a smile in response, but his gaze remained fixed on the cavalry squad on the field.

Chu Heng sat on his horse at the front, unmoving, holding only a flag with which he commanded the cavalry squad’s maneuvers.

Formation, riding skills, and daring falls from horseback.

Their actions were uniform.

Experts could tell that these thirty soldiers possessed exquisite riding skills that could not be achieved in a single day.

And many of the female family members, unfamiliar with riding skills, simply enjoyed the spectacle, exclaiming from time to time, their eyes filled with curiosity and admiration when looking at these soldiers.

"This is incredible."

"Indeed, look at how synchronized their movements are, even the sword-drawing is uniformly done, swoosh swoosh swoosh, it’s amazing."

"And their posture getting on horseback—so cool."

"They even shoot arrows so accurately from horseback, and those targets are moving."

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