Reborn in the 1980s: I made my fortune hunting wild game in Changbai Mountain

After briefly inquiring about the details, Jinlong turned to look at Yue Feng and Liu Li.

"Xiaofeng, Uncle Liu, Uncle Li, we're counting on you guys today! Should we go down and check out the place beforehand?"
"I had Xiao Dong and Ming Kai put a net around the outermost edge of the barren slope on the east bank!" Jin Long asked.

Yue Feng was mainly just observing today, so he didn't immediately express his opinion. Little Eagle Liu and Li Fulin exchanged a glance, and Li Fulin said, "Going down to take a look is fine! But Gouzi and Eagle can't go down! What if they startle the old rabbit lying in the yard and delay our business!"

"Then I'll do as you say!" Jinlong nodded, looking at Yue Feng.

Yue Feng also said, "I'm fine with anything. Today's focus is mainly on learning and observation!"

Jinlong: "Let's go then, let's go downstairs and take a look around, people should be coming soon! I notified them that the time is between 8:30 and 9:00, there's less than an hour left!"

"go!"

After a brief greeting, Xiao Dong and Ming Kai continued to lead the workers to sort out the details that had not been arranged properly.

Yue Feng and his group put the dog next to the car, then rode the eagle down the sloping driveway and strolled down to the bottom of the kiln pit.

Once we reached the bottom of the pit, the morning mist thinned considerably, the winter wheat leaves were damp, and even through my thick cotton coat, I could still feel a damp, chilly atmosphere.

The group had visited this place several times in a short period of time and had gained a basic understanding of the actual terrain.

When it comes to actual combat, the more detailed the terrain survey, the better.

Li Fulin and Xiao Ying Liu were clearly serious about today's business, and they didn't slack off at all, walking around the outer edge of the field for a whole lap.

The morning mist condensed into water droplets, which soaked the cotton shoes but quickly froze solid. Inevitably, the trouser legs and shoes were covered with mud and grass leaves.

However, the two veteran falconers didn't mind at all and tried their best to check the boundary area clearly, especially the area of ​​the barbed wire fence that had just been set up yesterday afternoon.

Based on Xiao Dong's description to Ming Kai not long ago, Yue Feng felt that the venue setup was quite reasonable, and it was clear that they had taken it seriously.

The eastern part of the area not enclosed by barbed wire consists of small, steep slopes, extending at least 150 meters eastward from the eastern edge of the winter wheat field.

The vast field was at least two laps larger than the area where Yue Feng and his men had run with the hawks and hounds the day before yesterday.

With such a small area, it's easy for wild rabbits to naturally mark their territory. If no one comes to catch them, it wouldn't be a problem for eight or ten rabbits to lie down there.

Except for the barbed wire fence at the edges, the terrain and natural vegetation remain completely intact, with abundant distribution of brambles, wormwood, and some native vegetation.

After the four of them personally went down to the field and returned to the winter wheat field, Jinlong asked curiously, "Uncle Liu, Uncle Li, Xiaofeng, do you think there's anything that needs to be adjusted?"

Yue Feng shook his head: "I think it's pretty good. The terrain is quite varied, with spacious winter wheat fields, weed areas, and some shrubs further up! The area is also large enough!"

Little Eagle Liu agreed with Yue Feng's assessment and followed up by saying, "So, everything inside this fenced-off area will be ours from now on?"

"Yes, the paperwork is already being processed, and we've reached an agreement with the wheat farmers!"

Li Fulin then asked, "Have the mechanisms and locations for releasing the rabbits been set up?"

"The pit and cage are ready, but we haven't put the rabbits in yet!"

"To be fair, we should draw lots to determine which cage has the rabbit, and then set it up after everyone else arrives, right?" Jin Shao said truthfully.

The cages and pits mentioned here are a small detail in the competition rules designed to mimic natural conditions and drive rabbits out.

The general idea is to prepare healthy wild rabbits in advance, then place them in a cage that has been simply disguised. When a hunter walks nearby and triggers a mechanism, the cage door opens, and the rabbits are 'driven' out.

To ensure relative fairness, although the device has been prepared and its sensitivity has been tested, the rabbit has not yet inspected it in public.

It's not yet determined which device will be activated and which won't. We need to wait until everyone has arrived before we can make a decision in public, and then the staff will make the arrangements.

Yue Feng and the other two knew the rules, so they simply nodded in response to Jinlong's explanation.

"Alright, then I'll follow your arrangements and do it according to the rules and regulations!" Li Fulin nodded, touching the eagle perched on his arm.

As we were talking, we heard the roar of an engine coming from the production road in the distance.

The driver seemed a bit arrogant; he was revving the engine in low gear on a perfectly smooth production road, and people could hear it from a distance.

"Someone's here! Let's go up and take a look!"

"go!"

The four people walked up the slope, and the car that had been waiting arrived. Staff immediately approached and directed the driver to park in a suitable spot.

Jinlong glanced at the license plate and whispered, "It's Li Wenhu! He's a player with some experience!"

Yue Feng asked, "What's their background?"

Jin Longmen said clearly, "His father seems to be a powerful deputy in the Ministry of Commerce, and his family has some influence!"
But that's about it. In the Yanjing circle, the top families are still the Ye and Wang families; everyone else has to come in second!

Yue Feng nodded: "Okay, I understand!"

As they were talking, the car stopped, and a young man wearing a gray-yellow wool hunting suit with tapered sleeves and legs got out.

This guy, Li Wenhu, is about 1.78 meters tall, with a tall and straight figure. He has a wheat-colored complexion, the kind that comes from people who are often outdoors, and his features are well-defined.

What's particularly memorable is his hooked nose, which gives him a somewhat intimidating first impression.

"Young Master Jin! I've missed you so much!"

Li Wenhu got out of the car and immediately ran towards Jinlong, yelling at the top of his lungs. His voice was a bit hoarse, and his tone was somewhat fake.

Jinlong rushed forward to greet him: "Welcome, welcome! Wenhu, you're here early!"

"Hehe, you and Brother Jianjun both said we had to be there! Brother Jianjun hasn't come yet? I haven't seen him!" Li Wenhu shook hands with Jinlong and then asked in a relaxed tone.

While he was asking questions, the guy's eyes started to wander around, and he even lingered briefly on Yue Feng and the other two.

"Brother Jianjun won't be here for a while! Where's your eagle? Why isn't it served yet?" Jinlong asked casually.

"Hehe, the eagle is still in the car, being held by my men! And who are these gentlemen?"

Li Wenhu shifted his gaze to Yue Feng and the other two, especially taking a second look at the pair of old rabbits and tigers that Li Fulin was holding.

"Let me introduce you. These are all my friends! This is my buddy Yue Feng, the godson of the Wang family patriarch, and Wang Hu's sworn brother!"
This is Grandpa Liu, also known as Little Eagle Liu from the bird market. Anyone who keeps eagles has definitely heard of this name!
This is Uncle Li, Li Fulin, one of our partners! Today he's brought his rabbit, tiger, and greyhound to play with you all! After a brief introduction, Li Wenhu's expression remained calm, but the subtle changes in his eyes were quite apparent.

I know Liu Liwenhu, the eagle handler, but I don't know Li Fulin, the eagle carrier.

If I'm not mistaken, they should be 'key business personnel' who received equity investment based on their technical expertise.

What surprised Li Wenhu the most was Yue Feng, who looked quite young, but whose face seemed vaguely familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before. Moreover, the title of "adopted son of the Wang family patriarch" was rather impressive.

"Hello, hello, I'm Li Wenhu, please guide me!" Li Wenhu shook hands and greeted them one by one.

When it was Yue Feng's turn to shake hands, Li Wenhu asked curiously, "Brother Yue Feng, I'm a little curious, haven't we met somewhere before? Why do I have this feeling of déjà vu?"

Yue Feng grinned: "Maybe it's because I have a rather generic face! Hello, Young Master Li, I don't usually go out in Yanjing, this should be the first time we've met!"

"Haha, it's alright if it's our first time meeting. Young Master Jin's buddy is my buddy too. I'll treat you to drinks later, and we'll get to know each other better!" Li Wenhu skillfully changed the subject.

"it is good!"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jinlong leaned closer and asked, "It's all damp outside, it's not comfortable. Why don't you come inside the tent and warm up by the fire?"
Why don't you bring your eagle down and show us what you've got!
According to the rules, the eagles need to be checked in advance and receive a number before they can participate! The main force hasn't arrived yet, so I'll find you a number you like!

"Alright, let's bring the eagle down then, and you gentlemen can take a look!"

Without hesitation, Li Wenhu turned around and went back to the car, calling the other two people and a hawk inside to get out.

Yue Feng's attention was focused on Li Wenhu's eagle. By the time Li Wenhu, with his eagle in a cage, walked up to him, Yue Feng had already taken a good look at the eagle.

The eagles of that year were sturdy, with short, dark yellow plumage, and weighed at least 2.3 jin (1.15 catties) when caught in the net.

Physically, this eagle is somewhat similar to the iron-backed red eagle at Yue Feng's house.

Although the plumage of the pea-yellow eagle isn't considered top-quality, it's still a cut above that of the common pea-yellow eagle.

Moreover, this eagle looks extremely robust, with a broad chest, well-developed muscles, a short and thick shaft, and large talons.

This type of eagle has extremely strong explosive power, high speed, and great strength, making it a very practical fast eagle.

If judged by the standards of professional eagle hunters, this short, dark yellow eagle would score around 75 to 80 points in static talent, making it a mid-to-high-quality eagle from its time.

"Young Master Jin, Uncle Liu, Uncle Li, Brother Yue Feng, what do you think of my eagle?" Li Wenhu asked with a smile, holding the eagle with one hand and casually stroking its tail with his left.

"Hey, that's great! When did you get such a nice thing? If I'm not mistaken, this is fermented soybean cake, right?"

Jinlong looked him up and down and asked with a smile.

"My hawk is short and golden! It rarely runs away when it's working on the ground. It's fast and strong! Since we started netting in autumn, it has caught at least a hundred rabbits!" Li Wenhu introduced confidently.

Li Fulin and Little Eagle Liu both nodded in agreement: "Good eagle!"

Yue Feng nodded in agreement: "This big claw plate is beautiful!"

Jinlong asked, "How did you do, eagle, in terms of catching eagles and getting rid of them?"
"In our party today, besides the ordinary young rabbits, there's also the old red-haired rabbit and the eagle!"

"I've already looked into the rules, and my performance is fine! With such a spacious venue, I can just let loose and have some fun!"

"It's not that I'm arrogant, but I'm here today not only to show my support, but also to take home the honor of first place!" Li Wenhu said confidently.

"Alright, keep it up! Come on, Xiao Dong, take Young Master Li to get the number plate and pick one he likes!"

"Alright, Wenhu, come with me!"

Li Wenhu followed him into the first tent, and Jinlong leaned close to Yue Feng and whispered a question.

"How's this thick soybean cake?"

Yue Feng nodded with a smile and muttered to himself, "The eagle is alright, but it's a bit too fat!"

"You've gotten too fat? Is there a problem?"

"A bigger body means more stamina, more strength, and faster speed when chasing!"
These short-barreled eagles are powerful and like to end battles quickly, making them effective and efficient at catching young rabbits.

However, when faced with a difficult old fox like Eagle Leaks, after several rounds of maneuvering without achieving any results, their confidence falters, and they easily give up!

"It's easy to score points in the first half, but you'll falter in the decisive stage, right?" Jinlong asked, his eyes lighting up.

"You could say that! Don't let its less-than-ideal color fool you, this eagle is a good one for hard work!"
You said this young master Li is a playboy, and I think that assessment is spot on! Uncle Liu, Uncle Li, what do you think?

After giving a brief answer, Yue Feng turned to look at Xiao Ying Liu and Li Fulin.

Old Liu and Old Li are both experts who have been handling raptors for half their lives, so their eagle-judging skills are definitely not bad.

After listening to Yue Feng's description, Old Li nodded without saying anything, while Grandpa Liu said, "These three-short eagles are hard to catch, but they are fast, strong, and have thick skin!"
Xiaofeng said it's a good eagle for doing hard work, and I think that's a pretty fair assessment!

The eagle's condition just now was a hair's breadth off!
If the eagle were mine, I would have to prepare a day's worth of food and drink beforehand, after cleaning its entrails, to get it in top form!
Only if we encounter the kind of eagle we caught in the graveyard yesterday will we have a chance!
This kind of gullible, headstrong eagle is likely to suffer when it encounters the old rabbit that's marking its territory!

After hearing the evaluation, Jinlong nodded, understanding the situation.

During their brief chat, Li Wenhu came out from inside, holding a number six plate in his hand.

"Young Master Jin, are these two old rabbits and tigers going to compete today?" Li Wenhu asked, leaning closer.

"That's right! It's stated in the rules! Long-legged eagles and short-legged falcons can both participate in the competition, and the ranking is determined by the cumulative score of different prey! The rabbit, tiger, and greyhound are all scored the same!"

Li Wenhu grinned: "Hehe, if I'm not mistaken, these two rabbit tigers are old rabbit tigers that have molted their feathers several times, right?"
"We don't use falcons much around Yanjing, but I know that if you play them well, the air force and the army can coordinate perfectly, making them invincible!"

"Haha, Wenhu, are you feeling a little guilty?" Jinlong teased with a laugh.

"That's not the case. It's just for fun. We can afford to lose, even if it's a small price to pay!"
"What I really want to say is, Jin Shao, you and Jianjun have put in a lot of effort to organize this event!" Li Wenhu waved his hand and continued.

Jinlong nodded, his gaze fixed on Li Wenhu, waiting for the other to say the next thing.

"So?" (End of Chapter)