Chapter 321 Horse Training: Piercing It with an Awl
Chapter 321 Horse Training: Piercing It with an Awl
Qiao Jianer was the first to discover the trip rope.
She shouted, "Hold on tight, everyone."
Qiao Xiaomeng and Qiao Zhizhi did as they were told immediately.
"Dahong, get up." Qiao Lian'er pulled the reins, and Dahong jumped high. His body drew a graceful arc in the air, passed the trip rope smoothly, and landed steadily on the ground.
Then it kicked off its hooves and ran forward.
"That was a close call." Qiao Zhizhi patted her chest, "Luckily, our Dahong jumped high."
If it were an ordinary horse, it would have been tripped and fallen to the ground.
"Damn it! This horse is so good! It's a shame I didn't get it."
The bandit lying in ambush on the roadside slapped his forehead in frustration.
What money could three kids have on them? They came here just for the horse and wanted to exchange it for silver.
"Blood horses are rare in this area. They will definitely come back. Let's move to another place to guard. This time, we'll raise the trip rope a little higher and see how they can jump over it."
"Also, these three babies can afford to ride the Ferghana horses. Their families must be rich. Let's detain them first."
While driving the horse, Qiao Jian'er was thinking, they were just a few kids, what was there to steal?
The bandits must be coming for the red horse, a Ferghana horse, a shiny luxury car.
If they can’t get it, they may try to get it again.
But she asked the people in the town and found out that this was the only horse trail, so she had to pass through here on her way back.
If these people want to rob, they will change their positions, so you must be very vigilant when you come back.
Ning County is a little smaller than Yongguan County. It is an old city and does not look as new as Yongguan County. However, the streets are bustling with people coming and going. There are also many teahouses, wine shops and shops. Many of the storefronts are hundreds of years old and have an ancient charm. The whole town exudes an elegant atmosphere, and the pedestrians on the street look lazy and leisurely.
The situation in Yongguan County is relatively more chaotic, probably because of the development of the new city. Many people from the suburbs have become city dwellers, and their mentality has changed a bit.
The three siblings rode their Arabian horses on the street. The three children were dressed neatly and cleanly, with handsome faces and a bit of childish cuteness, which attracted the attention of passers-by.
A carriage was coming from the front, followed by several followers. Passersby dodged when they saw it, and Qiao Jianer also moved aside.
The carriage curtain was opened, revealing a beautiful face, which looked around.
The girl was about fourteen years old, with a delicate and fair skin, no signs of wind or sun, and it was obvious that she was raised in a pampered environment.
"Miss Zhang was detained for half a month and then released. I wonder who will suffer now."
"He's so unruly at such a young age. County Magistrate Zhang is a capable one, so how could he not be able to discipline him?"
"Alas, Magistrate Zhang is busy with official duties. Madam Zhang died early, and Miss Zhang was raised by a nanny. That nanny was only interested in profit. As long as Miss Zhang gave her money, she would not discipline her. Over time, Miss Zhang developed this temper."
"Last time she set fire to someone's restaurant, County Magistrate Zhang ordered her to pay a large sum of compensation and said she would be confined for three months, but in the end she was only kept in custody for half a month. He probably couldn't bear it."
Qiao Jian'er listened to these words and thought to herself that this was a devil. In the world she came from, there were rich second-generations who killed people with their cars. If they couldn't kill them in one go, they would run over them again and again. Here, there were also the second-generations of officials who set fires.
Miss Zhang's eyes fell on Dahong and flickered noticeably.
"Stop, stop the carriage."
First a pair of Shu brocade jade shoes appeared, and then Miss Zhang walked down.
She walked straight to Dahong, touched her chin, observed her, and nodded.
"This horse is good. It's rare to see such a good Arabian horse here."
She also has one, which she treats like a treasure, but the difference is obvious when they are compared.
This one is taller, stronger, and more vigorous.
"Little girl, will you sell your horse? I'll give you fifty taels of silver."
As soon as Miss Zhang opened her mouth, Qiao Jianer wanted to laugh.
"We just bought it, and the carriage and the whole thing cost us one hundred and seventy taels. Miss Zhang, your price is too low."
"Then add my identity."
Qiao Jianer: "Ah?"
"What I mean is that I am the county magistrate's daughter. Buying a horse from you is a gift from me. These fifty taels are more than enough."
Qiao Zhizhi and Qiao Xiaomeng were both very angry when they heard this. What was the reason?
People on the street looked at the three siblings as if they were lambs to be slaughtered.
They discussed it secretly.
"Last time, Miss Zhang liked a piece of jewelry and originally wanted fifty taels of silver for it, but she only offered twenty taels, saying that she was the county magistrate's daughter and that we had to give in, otherwise she would get mad."
"Alas, these three children are riding on this fine horse, and the master is not around, so they can't keep it."
Qiao Jian'er said calmly, "I'm sorry, Miss Zhang. I've never heard of anyone using their status to buy a horse. Even if the emperor were buying a horse, he would have to follow market conditions and not use his status to bully others."
When Miss Zhang saw that this seven or eight-year-old girl dared to provoke her in person, her face became even colder.
"You dare to challenge me?" Miss Zhang said word by word.
"I'm just arguing my case, and I'm not selling any of my horses."
"You can choose not to sell it if you want, but I insist on buying it. What can you do about it?"
Miss Zhang waved her hand, and the followers immediately surrounded the three siblings.
"That's too much! There are only three or four of them. Do you think we can't beat them?" Qiao Xiaomeng was about to rush forward, but Qiao Jianer stretched out his hand to block him.
"Miss Zhang, you don't know that this horse of mine is very loyal to its owner. If it doesn't recognize you, even if you buy it, it won't be at your disposal. That would only cause more trouble."
"It denies its master? How is that possible? I'm holding it, how can it not follow me? I'm riding it, how can it not let me control it?"
Miss Zhang looked incredulous.
"Then Miss Zhang, just give it a try. As long as my horse is willing to go with you, I will sell it to you."
Qiao Lianer touched Dahong's head and winked at it.
Good boy Dahong, please don’t really go with them.
"Move aside, let me do it, there is no horse that cannot be tamed.
As Miss Zhang spoke, she grabbed the horse's hood and was about to lead Dahong away.
But Dahong's limbs were firmly nailed to the ground, not moving at all.
Miss Zhang tried harder, but it was no use. She tried again with all her strength, but Dahong still didn't move.
She stepped on the stirrups, mounted the horse's back, and swung the reins hard, but Dahong stood still like a mountain.
"Why won't you obey me? Is your horse a dead horse?"
After all this, Miss Zhang was furious and her face flushed.
"You guys, go find the awl."
Qiao Jianer frowned: "Miss Zhang, what is she going to do with the awl?"
"I heard that in ancient times there was a female emperor who tamed horses. She first used a whip, then an iron claw, and finally a dagger. So I'll use an ice pick and pierce its body to see if it obeys."
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