sjar Chapter 246 To put it bluntly, it’s a tug-of-war competition!
Chapter 246 To put it bluntly, it’s a tug-of-war competition!
The reason why Ouyang Ming asked this question was that he also felt that Bai Wei had no chance of winning.
Because let's not talk about the fact that after she fell off the cliff, she lost all her martial arts skills and was severely injured. Not long ago, she was still a little lame when she walked. Even when Bai Wei was a general leading troops in battle, she was different from Xiao Minglou. She was not a strong type, but a flexible and agile type. So she rarely used heavy weapons, and often used a long whip and occasionally used a gun. I have never heard that she was very strong?
How does she compare?
Not to mention the big tripod, he might not even be able to lift the smallest bronze tripod.
Bai Wei raised her eyebrows: "I do want to compete with Miss Yujin in strength."
Now that things have come to this, what else is there for Ouyang Ming to say?
After all, it was he who originally asked if anyone was willing to compete with Yu Jin.
The outcome has already been lost, there is no worse outcome.
"Since you have made up your mind, then go ahead and give it a try. Everything... should be done within your ability. You have just seen what happened to Fang Wu."
If something happens to Fang Wu, he just needs to pay some compensation.
But if something happens to Bai Wei, there will be a lot of trouble, so it must be made clear in advance, so that Xiao Ling will not hold it against him later.
Bai Wei smiled and said, "I do want to compete with Miss Yujin in strength, but I don't plan to use this bronze tripod. I want to try another method."
"Change your method?" Ouyang Ming didn't know what Bai Wei wanted to say, but he had to admit that this mysterious way of speaking really made him want to continue asking. In addition, Bai Wei had more creative ideas since she divorced Qi'er. Could it be that she really had some crazy idea that could help Dong Qin win?
Thinking of this, his eyes lit up: "What method?"
Bai Wei was about to speak.
Ouyang Qi interrupted again, "Bai Wei, I advise you not to do anything rash. If the time comes, Nanjiang will say that our great country Dong Qin can't afford to lose and is deliberately cheating, which will ruin Dong Qin's reputation. You can't afford to pay for it!"
Ouyang Ming frowned slightly after hearing what Ouyang Qi said.
There was a hint of displeasure and worry in this.
He really wanted to win, but if the winning method came at the cost of sacrificing the reputation of Dongqin, he really could not agree with it. Not only would it create a rift in the peace talks between the two countries, it would also make Dongqin a laughing stock of all other countries.
"Wei'er, what Qi'er said doesn't make sense. Your approach must be fair and just. Otherwise, not only will Crown Prince Feng not agree, but I will definitely not agree either."
Hearing this, Ouyang Qi's eyes showed a hint of pride.
Because he knew that Bai Wei didn't have that much strength. Although she was good at martial arts, she was not as strong as him. And now she stood out and was so confident. It must be like what Bai Lian said, she had some ulterior motives.
His words pointing out the truth were a reminder to his father, a protection of Dongqin's dignity, and a way for him to vent a little anger and laugh at Bai Wei, a woman who overestimated her own abilities and was fickle.
Bai Wei didn't expect Ouyang Qi to be so chattering, but so what? To her, his talking to her was like a dog barking.
She looked directly at Ouyang Ming and said, "Your Majesty, I just feel that these bronze tripods are of different sizes. Although Miss Yujin was able to lift the largest one and the two smallest ones just now, I still don't know where Miss Yujin's limit is.
In addition, some things require skills, and if used well, they can usually achieve the effect of using only a little force to move a large object, so this result does not completely represent the difference in strength between the two people, it may also be the ability to move the tripod."
Ouyang Qi immediately said, "Bai Wei, your explanation is just specious. After all, how can you move a tripod? If you can't lift it, just admit it. Why bother talking about all this nonsense? It's ridiculous."
"Do you have any better idea?"
Ouyang Ming was actually confused, but he wanted to know what Bai Wei was up to, and he wanted Dong Qin to win, so he decided to listen to Bai Wei's ideas. Bai Wei dared to say this because she knew his thoughts.
Ouyang Qi saw that Ouyang Ming didn't pay any attention to him, but directly asked Bai Wei for a solution. He felt even more angry: "Bai Wei, don't try to deceive my father. It doesn't matter if you act like a spoiled child, but if you ruin my father's image as a wise ruler, even ten lives won't be enough to pay for it!"
Bai Wei was really speechless. Ouyang Qi was really good at making himself feel important.
If you ignore him, he will still be looking for trouble!
"Your Highness Prince Qi, I haven't even finished speaking yet, but you're rushing to accuse me. Don't you think you're being too outrageous? More importantly, as a subject of the Emperor, it's my duty to give advice and solve problems for the Emperor. As for whether this is feasible and whether we can continue, I believe that the Emperor is wise and will make the decision."
As he spoke, he clasped his hands together slightly and saluted Ouyang Ming, but his eyes were still looking at Ouyang Qi, with a cold and sharp look.
"And now, before I even uttered my suggestion, His Royal Highness Prince Qi has stepped in and rejected my opinion on behalf of the Emperor. Those who know understand that His Royal Highness Prince Qi dislikes me and is looking for trouble with me everywhere. Those who don't know would think that His Royal Highness Prince Qi wants to take charge in advance."
The four words "being the master of the house" may not mean much to ordinary families.
But in the royal family...that's a huge matter.
As expected, as soon as Bai Wei said this, Ouyang Ming narrowed his eyes instantly, and the look he gave Ouyang Qi immediately turned cold.
Ouyang Qi also reacted and shouted: "Bai Wei, stop talking nonsense and slandering this king!"
After saying that, he immediately rushed over from his seat and knelt in front of Ouyang Ming: "Father, I have known General Bai for a long time, and I feel that she does not have the power to defeat Miss Yujin. That is why I warned you, father, because I am afraid that you will be deceived by her and do something you will regret. Please believe in me, and believe in my loyal and sincere heart!"
This time, even Concubine Wang bowed her head and was about to kneel in front of Ouyang Ming.
Ouyang Ming immediately supported her and asked, "What are you doing, Concubine?"
Concubine Wang said with a wronged look on her face: "Your Majesty, Qi'er has admired you since childhood and is loyal to you, but please don't be instigated by outsiders and do something that you will regret."
Ouyang Ming felt even more annoyed when he heard Concubine Wang's words.
Ouyang Qi inherited Concubine Wang's temperament. He has a strong personality, sharp words, and is determined to make things a mess. He lacks the tolerance and checks and balances that a ruler should have.
The throne must never be handed over to him, but now that the Wang family is so powerful... he should really do something.
Ouyang Ming could only suppress his displeasure, holding her hand, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is making a fuss over nothing. Young people are acting on impulse. Those verbal quarrels are just for fun, how can you take them seriously?"
When Concubine Wang heard Ouyang Ming say this, she felt relieved but also a little dissatisfied.
Dissatisfied that the emperor did not punish Bai Wei.
Ouyang Ming said to Ouyang Qi, "Qi'er, today is the Peace Feast. Don't act like a child and make your mother worry about you. Do you hear me?"
No matter how stupid Ouyang Qi was, he understood that his father wanted him to stop causing trouble for Bai Wei.
There was resentment and resentment in his heart, but at this moment he could only suppress it: "Yes, I understand."
After saying that, he stood up and retreated to his seat.
Ouyang Ming smiled and looked at Bai Wei and said, "General Bai, what you said just now is right. A minister should share the worries of his king. I hope this is not just empty talk."
Bai Wei certainly understood what Ouyang Ming meant.
Ouyang Ming was angry at her at the moment because she had deliberately provoked trouble and caused a rift between the Wang family and the royal family. If he could not come up with a suitable competition method and did not win, he would find a reason to punish her.
"That's natural!"
But how could Bai Wei give him a chance?
"My method is to pull a rope between me and Miss Yujin, tie a red rope in the middle of the rope, and then draw a line in each of our directions. Whoever can pull the red rope into the line on his side will be the winner! This method more intuitively shows the comparison of power between the two people!"
To put it bluntly, it's a tug-of-war game.