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

When Feng Huanping asked him a question, Yue Feng was taken aback, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"This situation is a bit complicated and can't be explained in just a few words!" Yue Feng said dismissively.

"Just give me a general explanation. I can understand everything else, but I don't quite understand why the eagle doesn't rush to eat but instead turns around and continues to chase its prey!"

From the very first time I came into contact with birds of prey, my first mentor told me that eagles are ruthless, heartless, and very realistic—they eat red meat and poop white poop!

In recent years, through my own practical experience and combat training, I have come to understand that what my father told me back then is exactly the same!
Don't laugh, but those two old hares abandoned the rabbit they'd killed on the ground and turned to chase another one—it shocked me! Eagles can do that?!

Seeing the high level of expectation in Feng Huanping's tone, and his determination to get to the bottom of things, Yue Feng knew that he couldn't just brush him off today.

"Actually, the intelligence levels of different birds of prey such as eagles, falcons, and hawks are not all the same! Eagles are the dumbest, followed by hawks, and I personally think falcons are the smartest! Especially large and medium-sized falcons like saker falcons and gyrfalcons!"

The old saying that eagles eat red meat and poop white feces is not wrong. Very few people can completely tame an eagle. Even an old eagle that has been kept in a cage for four or five years and molted for four days and five years will become rebellious if it is not cared for for a period of time!

This is determined by its intelligence!

In comparison, birds of prey like rabbits and tigers are much smarter than eagles!

After being tamed through certain methods, they learn that dogs are their companions and can cooperate with them to hunt!
After spending a lot of time with people, clever rabbits and tigers can recognize their owners!
Once the falcon and humans have developed a certain level of intimacy, many of their natural instincts will gradually change due to the influence of training.

After all that rambling, let's get back to the core question you just asked.

Once older rabbits and tigers become accustomed to the feeding method of receiving food as a reward from their owners after catching prey, their innate desire for food will be suppressed to some extent!
They know their owner will provide them with food, so they won't be in such a hurry for the prey they catch!

Because the owner is there to protect me, my survival is not at risk!

Of course, not all rabbits and tigers can be trained to this extent!
To achieve this, basic affinity training, professional feeding conditioning, and the bird of prey's innate aptitude are all indispensable!

"Well, according to what you're saying, it's basically impossible for this old rotor in my hand to achieve this, right?" After hearing the answer, Feng Huanping continued to ask, somewhat unwilling to give up.

Yue Feng nodded: "Eagles are not rabbits or tigers, so pursuing this alone is actually meaningless!"
The rabbit-falcon formation is somewhat effective because it involves the cooperation of rabbits, tigers, and dogs! These two different types of hawks have different handling methods and application scenarios!
I've also seen Cang who was born bold and, after training, became incredibly friendly to people.

My father-in-law has a chicken eagle. In our local dialect, we call this kind of eagle a "milk eagle." Even if you don't have to worry about it much, the eagle won't rebel!
Even with such a close bond, the fledgling eagle couldn't bring itself to catch the first prey and then chase after the second!

"Uh...okay!"

Feng Huanping completely extinguished his ulterior motives.

"Haha, Brother Feng, you're getting a little interested! What, seeing how the rabbit-falcones are playing, are you really planning to get a few to play with?" Yue Feng continued to ask.

Feng Huanping is a prominent figure among the second generation of Beijing elites, and he would be a great potential client if they wanted to expand their breeding and training business.

If we can take him down, his many lackeys and followers will follow without any further effort, based on their own interests and without hesitation.

"Do it! We have to do it!"

I used to think that when it came to manipulating those eagles that catch rabbits, I was a true expert.

I didn't know that eagles could be handled in such a way until I watched your documentary!
Now, seeing the even more entertaining and visually appealing method of rabbit-falcon trapping has broadened my horizons even further! "Since I'm just killing time anyway, I have to try them all out!" Feng Huanping said eagerly.

Yue Feng nodded: "No problem, I'll have Uncle Li help you figure it out later!"

These things, like eagles and dogs, require careful selection to get the best ones!
There's a lot of work involved in getting to know each other and working together! At most one hunting season; you'll definitely be able to experience it next autumn!
Once you've had your fill of the falconry experience, you can also play with peregrine falcons, hunt pheasants, and even get a few pointer dogs from overseas. Watching the peregrine falcons kick pheasants will be even more exciting than the falconry!

After we've done all that, we can hunt golden eagles, and then we'll go to Inner Mongolia or Xinjiang to catch wolves and gazelles!

Now that we've gotten to know each other, let's exchange ideas more often. When it comes to falconry, I definitely won't let you down!

"Holy crap, there are so many ways to play?"

After hearing what Yue Feng said next, Feng Huanping's entire understanding was completely overturned.

The thought of using pointer dogs in conjunction with peregrine falcons to hunt pheasants, and golden eagles to hunt wolves and gazelles, is incredibly exciting.

"Hehe! Take it slow. Our business is just getting started. Everything that's supposed to come will come gradually!"

"Alright! I'll sign up first. Whether it's a paid service or a membership program, I'll be one of the first to try it!"

“Okay!” Yue Feng readily agreed.

Seeing that Yue Feng had completely won over Feng Huanping with just a few words, Ye Xiaojun and Jinlong couldn't help but exchange a glance.

At this moment, in the eyes of the two brothers, Yue Feng, who seemed like a very honest and kind guy, seemed to have instantly transformed into a top-tier succubus.

With just a few words of flirtation, he easily won over Young Master Feng Huanping.

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The battle on the field is coming to an end.

After killing the fourth hare, the two greyhounds, Chasing Wind and Snow, quickly reunited and continued their pursuit of the last remaining hare.

The old rabbit was chased around by the dog and the eagle working together, and even ran to the vicinity of the transition zone on the gentle slope on the east side.

Unfortunately, the gentle slope wasn't ideal for the rabbit to run and escape. Before it could go very far, the rabbit gave up due to the speed of the hounds behind it.

After another feint attack by the Plain Eagle Rabbit Tiger, the Hairy-Legged Sea Rabbit Tiger kicked the Old Rabbit in the ribs, knocking him out instantly!

When the greyhound returned to its owner with the rabbit carcass and two falcons still attached, Ye Jianjun blew his whistle.

Five battle-hardened old rabbits were all easily taken down by the combined efforts of the falcon and the greyhound.

Holding a makeshift megaphone, Ye Jianjun shouted, "Thank you all for your patience!"

I now declare that our first round of matches this morning has been successfully completed!

Around noon, our staff prepared hot stewed rabbit with radish and stewed chicken with mushrooms for everyone!

Once we've eaten and drunk our fill, the second round of the competition will begin at 1 p.m.!
I will post the results of all the morning's competitions at the entrance of the tent for everyone to check!
To the hunters who have made it to the second round, please try to avoid drinking alcohol at lunchtime. Thank you for your cooperation!

Hearing Ye Jianjun's greeting, everyone snapped out of their focused state.

Before they knew it, the morning had passed. It was already five minutes to twelve, and none of the spectators felt hungry at all.

Next to the other two tents, the staff responsible for cooking also lifted the lids to reveal ingredients such as rabbit meat and chicken that had been stewing in advance.

The rabbit was still lively and energetic just over an hour ago, and the chicken was freshly killed as well. In an instant, the aroma filled the entire rest area, and everyone who had been busy all morning couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

Two large iron pots were filled with stewed wild rabbit and chicken. After confirming the final taste was correct, the dishes were quickly served out in large basins.

Brother Jianjun is always generous; he brought out whole cases of Moutai liquor, and for those who don't drink, there were also in-demand cola and fruit juice drinks.

In less than fifteen minutes, everyone, including the main guests and staff, was seated at their respective tables.

Folding tables and small stools, with a stove burning inside, make dining in the wilderness a unique outdoor dining experience.

There's no need for the organizers to arrange seating. Everyone who's here today isn't stupid. They gather in small groups, sit down with their friends, quickly pour drinks, exchange greetings, and start eating and drinking.

Yue Feng, Jin Long, Xiao Jun, and their two brothers sat down at a table with Xiao Ying Liu and Li Fulin.

Before they even started eating, Feng Huanping pulled Ye Jianjun along and squeezed in as well.

"Squeeze in for warmth! Xiaojun, you and Xiaolong move over to the side, I'll sit with you!" Feng Huanping said, dragging his large frame.

"Okay, Brother Feng, sit next to me. We have spare tables, we can put the two together!"

Ye Xiaojun hurriedly got up and told people to set up a spare table, which finally made sure the other party was settled.

Ye Jianjun could tell at a glance that Feng Huanping was moving closer to the 'organization'. He opened a bottle of cola and filled the glass in front of him: "Alright, we've been busy all morning, let's eat something first!"

There are plans for tonight, so don't worry too much about not being able to drink at lunch; you can drink tonight too!

Upon hearing this, Jinlong stretched out his arm and used his chopsticks to pick up a large piece of wild rabbit hind leg meat.

"Let me try it for you first. Is the rabbit stew with radish cooked until the meat is tender and soft?"

One bite and the flavor of radish blends perfectly with the aroma of wild rabbit meat. It's cooked just right—not too mushy, yet easy to chew. So delicious!
"Mmm, delicious! Brother Feng, Uncle Liu, Uncle Li, everyone, have a taste!" Jinlong urged everyone to start eating.

This kind of picnic in the middle of nowhere isn't a formal occasion, so the young people didn't deliberately adhere to the rules of traditional banquets set by the older generation.

Seeing that Jinlong was the first to take the initiative, the others were happy to relax and started eating.

Feng Huanping also picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a small piece of mushroom from the chicken pot, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Great, delicious! These mushrooms are really good! They've infused the flavor of the free-range chicken fat into them!" Feng Huanping said with a smile.

Yue Feng grinned: "These are hazel mushrooms I brought from home when I came! Brother Feng loves them, I'll get you some later, they're all picked from the mountain!"

"Xiaofeng, are there any decent industries left in your hometown?"

"If all else fails, we might as well set up a base right here!" Feng Huanping said to Yue Feng with a smile.

Yue Feng picked up a piece of stewed radish with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. While eating, he said, "In a couple of years, when things are more stable at home, it should be possible. For now, the conditions don't allow it!"

"Oh? You have other business on your hands?"

"Brother Feng, I just got married last year, and your nephew is not even a year old yet! Back home, we run a livestock farm and a stall selling local mountain products! We can't leave many things unattended for long periods of time!"

"Oh, I see! What kind of animals are raised at the farm?"

Yue Feng said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "The breeding farm has a lot of things, including sable, sika deer, musk deer, as well as eagles, bears, and wolf-blooded hunting dogs."

"Whenever you're free, why don't you come visit us in Northeast China? I'll take you hunting in the mountains then, we can hunt some wild boar, bears, and stuff like that!"

"Wow, I didn't realize you had such a complete family of pets!" Feng Huanping nodded calmly upon hearing this answer.

“These things aren’t all my own businesses; Jianjun and other people also have shares in them! Since we’re going to do it, we have to do it properly! We can’t let so much money go down the drain!”

"Yes, there's nothing wrong with your attitude!"

I saw in the behind-the-scenes footage of the documentary that your farm also breeds gyrfalcon chicks? Are those chicks sold yet?

Could you... let me research one or two to play with later? Money is no object!

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Feng Huanping finally put forward his core demands.

Upon hearing the key words "behind-the-scenes footage" from the documentary, Yue Feng's heart skipped a beat.

Yue Feng was aware that much of the footage in Xiao Weimin's documentary was not shown in the final cut. For example, the baby gyrfalcons in the breeding farm only appeared briefly in a few shots in the final cut.

Unexpectedly, Feng Huanping is so resourceful that he managed to obtain behind-the-scenes footage that didn't appear in the final cut.

Yue Feng glanced at Ye Jianjun, his face showing difficulty: "Brother Feng, please don't make things difficult for me!"
There are indeed two broods of gyrfalcon chicks at home, but these birds are kept for breeding purposes!

Now that the breeding birds have been distributed, the expansion plan for the farm will have to be significantly delayed!

"There are several, so losing one or two won't matter!" Feng Huanping said with a smile without even lifting his eyelids.

Ye Jianjun knew it was his turn to speak, so he smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Brother Feng, this won't do! At least not this year."

If I want to get it done, I'll have to wait until next year or the year after!

When the second generation of kids comes out, you'll definitely get priority!
If we want to keep operating in this area, we definitely need our own high-quality falcons. I asked Xiaofeng to pick out a pair of white falcons for me, which will be transported here to be fed!
Let's play together first!

Yue Feng also chimed in at the opportune moment: "We have a long road ahead of us. Let's start with the rabbit falcon enclosure. Next spring, Brother Jianjun will be raising falcon chicks. In two or three years at most, I'll try to raise a second generation of hybrid falcons!"

Once the stalls are set up, we'll have more options!

"Uh, a hybrid falcon?"

Upon hearing this somewhat unfamiliar term, Feng Huanping's eyes filled with question marks again. (End of Chapter)