The Animal Arena's spectacular performance had yet to begin, but there were already so many spectators. This was enough to show how much these spectators loved the Animal Arena's performance.
As long as one looked up, all the spectators were rough men. Most of them were middle-aged men in their thirties or forties, and most of them were merchants.
After all, businessmen were rich and idle people. Only rich and idle people would have the leisure to watch the Beast Fighting Show. Ordinary craftsmen had a very low income. Even if the tickets were very cheap, they were not willing to spend this money in vain. They would rather save it and buy a few steamed buns.
"Assistant Minister Li, look, the fatty who jumped into the Animal Arena last time is here again. Moreover, he's in the first row. Do you think he'll jump down again?"
A subordinate saw the fat merchant from last time and said with a smile.
Ang Lee observed carefully and also noticed the fatty. He smiled and said, "Of course not. Last time, pirates and hunting dogs were fighting. The hunting dogs were raised by this fatty and have some relationship with him. But this time, pirates and robbers are fighting to the death. This fatty won't be so bored as to jump down, unless one of the two people fighting is his son. However, he's so fat that he can't have a son of the standard size, unless it's not his biological son."
"Hahaha!"
The subordinates all laughed heartily when they heard this.
The time for the Animal Arena's performance was getting closer and closer. The spectators entered one after another. The number of spectators quickly rose from a few hundred to more than a thousand. Moreover, the number was still increasing steadily. It was estimated that when the performance began, the number of spectators would break through two thousand.
In recent days, with the influx of people, the scale of the foreign merchants and craftsmen had already broken through the ten thousand mark. In a few days, it would even break through the twenty thousand mark. If two thousand people came, it would make up one-tenth of the total population. It could be said that everyone who could come was here.
After drinking a few cups of tea, Li An felt a lot better. He got up and walked to the fat merchant. He was still a little worried about this fat man, so he had to go over and talk to him personally. He wanted the fat man to watch the performance and not cause any more trouble.
"Assistant Minister Li."
When the merchants saw Ang Lee walking over, they quickly went up to greet him.
"Are your injuries better?"
Ang Lee looked at the fat merchant and asked with concern.
The fat merchant was flattered and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Assistant Minister Li, for your concern. It's just a flesh wound, nothing serious. Hahaha!"
"Fatty's skin is rough and his flesh is thick. He won't get in the way."
The other merchants chimed in.
Ang Lee patted the fat merchant's shoulder and said, "Your body is really strong. That Japanese official prevented his subordinates from going down to save you and made a fool of you. You won't resent me, will you?"
"Aiyo, I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."
The fat merchant was a typical citizen of the Tang dynasty. He had made a living overseas for ten years and was very slippery.
"Haha! It's fine. It doesn't matter if you resent me in your heart. However, I had already pointed my arrow at the pirates. I won't let anything happen to you. Haha! "
Ang Lee laughed and said.
"It's my fault for being so willful that day. I jumped down regardless of your advice and caused trouble for Assistant Minister Li."
The fat merchant said embarrassedly.
Ang Lee said with a smile, "It's all in the past. Don't mention it. However, when you jumped into the Animal Fighting Colosseum that day, you did make the show a lot more exciting. Nothing serious happened."
"Hahaha!"
The fat merchant laughed happily.
Ang Lee's expression turned cold and warned, "Last time was an accident. This time, you can't jump down again, or no one can save you."
"Assistant Minister Li, don't worry. I won't dare to do it again. I definitely won't."
The fat merchant hurriedly responded.
"And all of you, remember, don't make fun of your life. If you really lose your life because of your own mistakes, I won't compensate you."
Ang Lee looked at the crowd again and warned.
"Assistant Minister Li, don't worry. We definitely won't dare."
The merchants said in unison.
"Assistant Minister Li, it's almost time. There's still a little while left."
His subordinate reminded him.
Ang Lee nodded, looked at the merchants, and said, "The show is about to begin. Enjoy it to your heart's content! Let's go back. "
After that, he led many civil and military officials back to the front viewing platform and sat in the chairs, waiting for the duel show to begin.
"They're coming out, they're coming out."
Under the expectant eyes of the crowd, more than a dozen heavily armed soldiers of the Tang dynasty entered the Animal Fighting Colosseum first. Behind them, more than a dozen other soldiers of the Tang dynasty escorted two gladiators into the Animal Fighting Colosseum. The two gladiators were covered in armor, but they didn't have weapons in their hands. However, they looked impressive enough.
"Hey, this duel show is interesting! Both sides of the duel are wearing armor, but why are there no weapons? "
A merchant looked curiously at the center of the Animal Fighting Colosseum and said.
"Clang …"
Before the merchant could finish his words, several soldiers of the Tang dynasty threw their shields and long swords to the ground.
At this moment, the two gladiators were only ten steps away from each other. There was a shield and a long sword under their feet. Because the shield and the long sword were thrown to the ground one after another, they made a loud noise.
"A shield and a long sword. That's amazing! They're going to fight to the death! "
"Good! It's more interesting this way. Only by fighting with real swords and spears can we see their real abilities. We didn't pay for the tickets in vain. Hahaha! "
"Pick up your weapons and start fighting! What are you waiting for? "
"The soldiers of the Tang dynasty haven't withdrawn yet. Of course, they can't start fighting."
A few of the audience members began to discuss loudly.
After giving some instructions, more than 20 soldiers of the Tang dynasty left the Animal Fighting Colosseum step by step. After closing the iron gate, a soldier suddenly rang the gong, which meant that the two gladiators should pick up their weapons on the ground and get ready for the duel.
After hearing the gong, the two gladiators immediately picked up their shields and long swords on the ground. However, they were not in a hurry to attack each other. Instead, they were closely observing each other's every move. It seemed that they were looking for their opponent's flaws so that they could win the final battle.
At this moment, everyone was nervous and excited because the duel was about to start. The wonderful show was about to begin.
"Hey, did you notice that the armor they are wearing is different. One is the Mingguang Armor of the Tang dynasty, and the other is the elite armor of the Dashi dynasty. They are both the best armor. It's a waste to let them fight in such good armor."
"That's true. The armor is indeed different. I support the gladiators wearing the Mingguang Armor. The armor of the Tang dynasty must be better than the armor of the Dashi dynasty."
"Haha! I also support the gladiators wearing the Mingguang Armor of the Tang dynasty. The Tang dynasty will win. "
"If the gladiators wearing the Mingguang Armor are pirates, will you support them?"
"It doesn't matter. Anyway, both sides of the duel are not good people. We can't be wrong to support the Tang dynasty, right?"
"Yes, as merchants of the Tang dynasty, of course we have to support the gladiators wearing the Mingguang Armor. Go, Tang dynasty! Defeat the Dashi dynasty!"
"Go, Tang dynasty! Victory for the Tang dynasty! Victory for the Tang dynasty! Victory for the Tang dynasty!"
As the merchants talked, they even started to shout slogans. They regarded this small gladiatorial competition as a duel between two countries.
Naturally, there were many foreign merchants present, including merchants from various small countries. However, the number of spectators from dozens of small countries added together would not exceed the number of merchants from the Tang dynasty. The number of merchants from the Dashi dynasty was even smaller, less than one-fifth of the number of merchants from the Tang dynasty. The gap in numbers and momentum was too big.
Now, the Tang dynasty was the host, and the spectators accounted for more than half of the audience. Therefore, although the merchants from the Dashi dynasty supported their own country, they could only endure their thoughts because of the huge gap in strength. They did not even have the courage to shout and could only helplessly listen to the merchants from the Tang dynasty shouting in the Colosseum.
"Hahaha! The Tang dynasty will win! The Tang dynasty must win! "
Li An was also infected by the atmosphere at the scene and shouted happily.
The civil and military officials on both sides were also very happy. All they heard was the sound of the Tang dynasty's victory, and they did not hear any discordant voices. Therefore, they were naturally very happy.
"Assistant Minister Li, it seems that the merchants of the Tang dynasty are very patriotic! Their shouts are deafening. "
"Yes! The merchants of the Tang dynasty have high awareness. Look at those fellows from the Dashi dynasty. None of them are saying anything. Many of them are mute. "
"That's natural. The Tang dynasty is a big country. The Dashi dynasty is nothing! How can it be compared to the Tang dynasty? They can't even be mentioned in the same breath. "
"Once the Tang dynasty makes a move, the Dashi dynasty has no power to fight back."
"Even so, what if the robbers wearing the armor of the Tang dynasty lose? What will they do?"
"Yes! The participants of the duel are pirates and robbers. The difference in strength between them is not big. It's really hard to say who will win. What if the pirates wearing the armor of the Dashi dynasty win? Won't that be terrible? "
"How can that be? Since their strength is about the same, the robbers wearing the Mingguang Armor of the Tang dynasty naturally have the advantage. Therefore, they will definitely win. How can they lose?"
"Yes, the Mingguang Armor of the Tang dynasty is better than the armor of the Dashi dynasty. The Tang dynasty will definitely win."
The group of civil and military officials became agitated as they spoke.
Ang Lee was not sure who would win, but this was just a competition. Even if the gladiator wearing the armor of the Tang dynasty lost, it was not a big deal. At most, it would disappoint the merchants of the Tang dynasty, and they would get back at them next time.
"Stop your pointless arguments and just focus on the show! It will be wonderful. "
Ang Lee smiled and looked at the Colosseum.
At this moment, the two gladiators in the Colosseum were undoubtedly the most nervous. The others were the audience, but they were the protagonists. However, only one of them could live today, and the other had to die in the Colosseum. This was the rule of the Colosseum.
Although the pirates were being tortured, they still had the desire to live. Moreover, after so many days of recovery, their bodies had improved a lot. The robbers had just been arrested and had been promised by the officials of the Tang dynasty, so they did not want to die.
Because the two gladiators did not want to die and had a strong desire to live, this show was bound to be very wonderful, and the competition was about to begin.
The two gladiators both held shields in their left hands and long swords in their right hands. They were both in a standard duel posture, and a great battle seemed to be about to break out.
The ordinary audience just wanted to watch the show. They were more concerned about whether the fight was fierce and whether it was enjoyable to watch. However, the generals of the Tang dynasty were more experienced. They were carefully observing the movements of the two gladiators, and from their movements, they could tell who was more professional, who was an ordinary rookie, and who was a veteran who had undergone a certain amount of training.
"You can see it, right? The pirates seem to have undergone a certain degree of training, while the robbers' movements are very frivolous. They are not sophisticated enough! If they really fight, I'm afraid they won't be able to gain any advantage! "
"That's true. However, the pirates look a little smaller and are not as strong as the robbers. They are both wearing armor. The stronger and taller side will naturally have a great advantage."
"Even if they are wearing armor, the experienced side will still have an advantage. Fighting is not only about brute force, but also about skills."
"If that's the case, won't our Tang dynasty lose?"
"At most, the robber wearing the Mingguang Armor of the Tang dynasty will lose. It's not the Tang dynasty that will lose. Our Tang dynasty will always win."
"I still hope the robber can win. He is wearing the armor of the Tang dynasty. He represents the soldiers of our Tang dynasty. For example, if he wants to defeat the pirates wearing big armor, he must win."
"Let's stop arguing. They have finished probing, and the fight will start soon."
In the middle of the Colosseum, the pirates and the robbers began to approach each other after some probing. The fight was about to break out.
The robber was the first to attack. He raised the long sword in his right hand and slashed at the pirate in front of him at a fast speed. The pirate quickly raised the shield in his right hand and caught the fatal blow of the robber. Then, he waved the long sword in his right hand and stabbed at the robber's neck.
After his first attack was blocked, he was attacked again. The robber was shocked and hurriedly used his shield to block his neck. However, the pirate made a feint. His longsword did not touch the robber's shield. It stopped abruptly in the air and quickly pierced towards the pirate's lower abdomen.
Because he could not dodge in time, the robber's lower abdomen was heavily stabbed by the pirate. If it were not for the amazing defense of the Tang dynasty's Mingguang Armor, the pirate's attack would have killed the robber.
Although he was protected by the armor, the robber still felt a strong pain and could not help but take a few steps back. He looked at the pirate in front of him with vigilant eyes.
"Useless. He was stabbed as soon as he attacked."
"What are you afraid of? The fight has just begun. I still think the gladiator wearing the armor of the Tang dynasty will win."
"Yes, let's cheer for the armor of the Tang dynasty. Let's encourage him."
"The Tang dynasty will win. The Mingguang Armor will win."
"The Tang dynasty will win. The Mingguang Armor will win."
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