As time went by, the road got farther and farther, Landuo's smile became less and less, and his heart became heavier and heavier.

Zheng Peng and that bicycle performed really well.

On the first day, he easily ran one hundred and twenty miles, sixty miles behind Zavel; The next day, it was 70 miles behind, and that was the result of Zavel sparing no horsepower and forcibly running more than 250 miles in one day.

On the third day of departure, Landau was a little desperate to find that Zavel was working very hard, like an uphill place, pulling the horse down and running to reduce the load of the horse, and finally was caught up by Zheng Peng singing a song, and watched Zheng Peng ride away very coquettishly.

The horse is characterized by strong impact and insufficient endurance, especially long-distance running, 100 miles chasing the wind is tall, mighty, and fast sprinting, which also determines that its endurance will not be very sufficient.

Now it is still hot summer, the sun is shining, the horses are running in the sun, sweating a lot, and it is easy to get tired, and there is a little bit of death, the climate of the Central Plains is very different from the Anxi region, in terms of adaptability, a hundred miles of chasing the wind is a bit unadaptable.

Zheng Peng has always paid attention to exercise, his physical fitness is good, the more he steps on it, the more experienced he is, the better he is in shape, sometimes he is in a good mood, and he can continue to move forward with a torch.

When he left Chang'an, Zheng Peng didn't see Zavier's back, and he caught up and overtook him when he was almost in Luoyang, and when he returned, Zavier didn't even see his back during the whole process.

All this is under Li Longji's control.

Every day, Kuaima reported the situation of the two, and Li Longji changed from shock and excitement to calm.

"Your Majesty, Zheng Le has arrived at the post station fifty miles away before sunset to rest, and he will definitely be able to return to Chang'an tomorrow." After receiving the news, Gao Lishi happily reported to Li Longji.

Li Longji put down the tea bowl in his hand and asked with some surprise, "How many days have you been going?" ”

"If you count tomorrow, the eighth day."

"Oh, where are the Turkish?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the people of Tuqi Shi are still in Jinqiaoyi, two hundred miles away from Chang'an, but the horse chasing the wind has overdrawn the horsepower, and it is about eighty miles a day, that is, it takes at least two days to get up early and touch the dark."

Although he thought of it quickly, he didn't expect it to be so fast, Li Longji gasped when he heard this: "It's very good, if you don't change horses, normally it will take at least half a month for a single horse to go back and forth, without riding a horse, just relying on that bicycle, it can be completed in eight days, I can't imagine it." ”

Gao Lishi scolded with a smile: "This Zheng Peng is simply a market, when he started the game, looking at his lazy donkey's strength, he really wanted to pinch him to death, and he didn't say it in advance, so that the old slave would worry about him in vain." ”

"Why don't I" Li Longji laughed: "I think about beheading him or exile, but now that I think about it, the people of Tuqi Shi laughed so brightly that day, they probably won't be able to cry tomorrow." ”

The game was about to start, Zheng Peng was late, so he carried a big bag on his back, and poured out a bunch of strange wood from the big bag, and the game began, this kid actually took out a piece of Hu cake and gnawed it, which stunned everyone on the spot.

I've never seen such a competition, it's crazy.

After eating the cakes, he said with a smug face that he wanted to let the guests go, and after being urged by all parties, he lazily assembled it, and when Zheng Peng set off, he set off at least more than two quarters of an hour later than his opponent.

Two quarters of an hour late, maybe two days early, no one, at this speed.

Of course, it is not excluded that the reason for chasing the wind and water for hundreds of miles is not adaptable, and the state is not good.

"Let's see if Sulu Khan will smile tomorrow." Colliers chuckled.

After speaking, Gao Lishi whispered: "Your Majesty, do you want to arrange this matter, not only for the people of Tuqi Shi to see, but also for the people of Datang to exhale and raise their eyebrows, and lift the decadence of the day." ”

"You arrange this, remember to stop in moderation." Li Longji thought for a moment and spoke.

On that day, the purple lightning thunder lost to Baili Chasing Wind, and the people of Tuqi Shi got carried away and said a lot of ugly things, not only ordinary people, but also Li Longji was not happy when he heard it.

Just right, get this field back.

"Yes."

The competition has been going on for eight days, and the person who is the least worried is definitely Sulu Khan.

No one knows the wind better than Sulu Khan, whether it is explosiveness or endurance, it is much better than ordinary horses, and for victory, in the eyes of Sulu Khan, there is no doubt about it.

After sleeping until sunrise again, Sulu Khan woke up and freshened up, sat down at the table and began to enjoy a hearty breakfast.

A table full of delicate and delicious pastries is much more abundant than in Turgish.

Even the leader, Sulu Khan can't be too extravagant, he needs to set an example, take care of the old, weak, sick and disabled in the clan, and have a cup of goat's milk for breakfast, a few pastries, or add a bowl of mutton soup or something, and the territory is not prosperous enough, and it is okay to have money to buy some necessities, if you want to buy food and use, there are few choices.

Chang'an is too prosperous.

"Honorable Khan, it's been eight days of competition, do you need to find out about the county lord's itinerary?" A small leader asked in a whisper.

Sulu Khan shook his head without hesitation and said, "No, it's a sure thing, don't waste this spirit, just let the sons and daughters enjoy themselves." ”

Although Zheng Peng made a somewhat strange bicycle, in the eyes of Sulu Khan, it was not worth mentioning, it was just some useless showmanship, two legs could not run four legs, let alone two wooden wheels.

Brought 300 people into Beijing to face the saint, of which 250 people have not yet entered Chang'an, they were arranged to be stationed in the military camp outside the city, nothing can be arbitrarily in and out, only 50 people entered Chang'an, part of them served as the supervisor of the competition, some of them followed Lan Duo to protect Lan Duo's safety, and the rest of the people in Chang'an, most of them were high-level Tu Qi Shi.

It's rare to come here, you can't let these leaders run errands, no one is happy to change it, it's better to let him live a comfortable life for a few days, and buy people's hearts.

Anyway, this is a competition without suspense, at least in the eyes of Sulu Khan.

"It's still Khan's compassion." The little leader hurriedly said complimentally.

While he was talking, he suddenly heard someone shouting outside: "Come and see, go and see, Zheng Lezheng's competition with the Lord of Lando is about to be revealed, if you want to see the excitement, hurry up to the Suzaku Gate." ”

"Take a look, the competition between Datang and Tuqi Shi has a result."

"I heard that Zheng Lezheng and Lord Lando have raised the bet again, if you want to know which one wins, go to the Suzaku Gate."

"Oh my God, you can go back and forth in eight days, that's too fast."

There was a lot of noise outside, all about the competition between Zheng Peng and the county lord of Lando, and the people in the post house listened, and a bearded Turgish general said happily: "Haha, Zavel is Zavel, he really deserves to be the most skilled person in Turgish, and he returned so quickly." ”

"Hassan, you're right, Zavel's riding skills are indeed commendable." A chubby general echoed with a smile.

"In my opinion, the horse of the Great Khan is still powerful, chasing the wind for hundreds of miles, and he can still walk like a fly in Anxi, and in this kind of plain area, it is naturally more horsepower-saving."

Everyone was giggling, and Hassan suddenly noticed that Sulu Khan's face was a little ugly, and he couldn't help but say strangely: "Khan, why, you don't seem to be very happy." ”

"Happy fart" Sulu Khan slapped the table angrily: "There are more than 700 miles from Chang'an to Luoyang, more than 1,400 miles back and forth, and it will be completed in less than eight days. ”

For nomads, horses are the most important means of transportation, and they are also the easiest hard currency to exchange with the outside world, and having a good horse is everyone's dream, and the thought of his beloved horse running so tired every day makes Sulu Khan feel a heartache.

Riding so fast, do you really want to exhaust the horse to death?

A leader named Battle hurriedly smiled and said: "Khan is angry, Zavel is also for the sake of the cavalry to win glory, I guess I want to win too much, so... I rode a little faster, and I was willing. ”

"That's it, that's it, at the speed of chasing the wind for 100 miles, it's not difficult to do."

"Just let the Datang people see how powerful we are."

Everyone, you said, I persuaded you word by word, but I didn't expect Sulu Khan's face to be even more angry, glared at Battle, and said with some hatred: "You guys, don't pretend to be a big-tailed wolf one by one, thinking that Ben Khan doesn't know if it's or not, you all secretly made a bet, hum." ”

Speaking of this, Sulu Khan said with some indignation: "Ben Khan's horse has run so hard, and it has made money for you big-tailed wolves. ”

Datang is not only rich, economically developed, but also has many pastime activities, on the day the news of Zheng Peng and Lando's competition came out, some people launched a gambling game, such as betting on which to win, and betting on how much time Landuo will give Zheng Peng, that is, how long to bet on some people to take the initiative to admit defeat.

Of course, under different conditions, the rebate is also different: betting on Zheng Peng's win is 30 to 30, and betting on Landuo to win 30 to 1, Landuo makes 36 hours 10 to 1, let 48 hours 8 to 1, Zheng Peng admits defeat within three days, one to 2 and so on.

There are many ways to play, and those who are in charge of the Turquoise have great trust in Hundred Miles of Chasing the Wind, and almost all of them have bet on them, some of the most daring, even their beloved mounts.

In their eyes, this is free money, don't be stupid.

Turgish was not as hierarchical as the Tang Dynasty, he was formed by the union of many small tribes, and the Sulu Khan was the most powerful and respected person, which made him the big leader.

Don't be too harsh on your generals.

Hassan smiled, a little two-skinned face and said: "The subordinates also saw the Khan's move, so they couldn't help but earn a little money, there is an old saying in Datang, horses have no night grass and no fat, people have no windfall and no wealth, Khan rest assured, if he wins money, he must be indispensable to Khan's share." ”

"Yes, yes, filial piety to the Khan is indispensable." Everyone chimed in.

Sulu Khan's face turned slightly red, Zheng Peng and Lan Duo competed, and after knowing that there was a gambling game, he secretly voted for 500 yuan, but he didn't expect this guy to know, and he followed one by one.

"Hmph, count you as acquaintances." Sulu Khan said angrily.

"Khan, shall we go to Suzaku Gate to pick up Landuo?" Someone in the crowd asked aloud.

"Go, why don't you go" An Lu Khan waved his hand: "Go, everyone will shout louder for a while, and let the people of Datang know that we are powerful in Tuqishi." ”

Build momentum, and when the time comes to reach out for help, you can also ask for more.

With a wave of his hand, Sulu Khan and his party walked towards the Suzaku Gate, ready to greet Zavel, and after confirming the results, they could also find the person who opened the gambling game to get the money.

When I came to the Suzaku Gate, it was already crowded with people, and the people of the Tang Dynasty who liked to join in the excitement had already surrounded the outer three layers and the inner three floors, if it weren't for the guards and military guards to maintain order, it was estimated that there would have been chaos a long time ago.

Fortunately, there were people from the Tang Honglu Temple to open the way, and Sulu Khan squeezed in.

Looking at the dense crowd of people on the street, Sulu Khan couldn't help but have some envy, if Tuqishi also had so many people and strong men, he wouldn't need to rely on the Tang Dynasty and send people to the fence.

"Hehe, Khan, I didn't expect you to come too, it's a long way off." As soon as Wang Changming saw Sulu Khan, he immediately greeted him with a smile.

Sulu Khan gently hugged Wang Changming and said happily: "Old friend, you are also here." ”

"There's no way, I took the referee's job, I can't be lazy if I want to, I heard that a player wants to come back, I can't help it, I will go here immediately to verify the registration." Wang Changming said with a wry smile.

Speaking of this, Wang Changming whispered to Sulu Khan: "Gonggong Gao is also here. ”

Colliers is also there?

When the Sulu Khan heard this, he turned his head to look at it, and just saw Gao Lishi smiling at him, and preemptively said: "It turned out to be the Sulu Khan, and the miscellaneous family has lost welcome, and I ask the Khan to forgive the sin." ”

"Gong Gao's words are serious, I ask Gong Gao to take care of me." Sulu Khan did not dare to slack off, and immediately said respectfully.

Sulu Khan is also regarded as a "feudal official", and he has always paid close attention to the imperial court, knowing that Gao Lishi is the most trusted person of the Tang Emperor Li Longji, and even has the power to criticize and fold, and is the most powerful person in the Tang Dynasty except for the emperor, so he naturally has to be respectful.

"The Khan is really polite, and the miscellaneous family doesn't know anything else except serving His Majesty." Gao Lishi quietly denied it, and then said: "Khan is here to see the excitement? ”

"That's right, after so many days of trying, my horse is probably tired enough, I need to give it a rest."

Colliers raised his eyebrows: "Oh, Khan is so confident? What if the winner is not Zavel? ”

"Impossible" Sulu Khan said with a serious face: "Knowing that Gonggong Gao hopes that Deputy Envoy Zheng will win, the idea is good, but unfortunately, this is impossible." ”

Both to men and horses, Sulu Khan was full of confidence.

"There are no absolutes in everything, Sulu Khan, don't be too full of words."

Sulu Khan laughed, and then said "modestly": "A good thing is not absolute, Gao Gonggong's words are really golden words, when it comes to poetry and songs, Tuqi Shi thinks that he is not as good as the Tang Dynasty, but when it comes to people and horses, I really take it seriously." ”

Colliers smiled and said, "Okay, we'll see." ”

While talking, he suddenly heard the sound of chaotic horses' hooves, someone shouted "back", and then heard the cheers of the crowd, Sulu Khan said happily: "Listen, the sound of horses, back, hahaha, the people of the Tang Dynasty, it's really ....."

Only halfway through the words, Sulu Khan's mouth opened, and he didn't close for a long time, and his eyes were as big as bull's eyes, and his eyeballs were about to fall off, as if he was a ghost.