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Volume 1: Young Eagle Chapter 387: Martial Arts Examination

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    The drums were rumbling, the shouts were bursting, the flags were blowing in the wind, and the whole square was extremely lively.  Looking at the thirty people standing not far away, Emperor Tianqi was also quite excited. Every man had a military dream in his heart, and Emperor Tianqi was no exception.  "What is the first round of testing?" Emperor Tianqi asked with interest after glancing at Wang Chengen beside him.  "Your Majesty, it's bows and arrows!" Wang Chengen glanced at the military training ground, with a customary smile on his face, and he didn't look artificial at all.  Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi turned his eyes to the other side and said to Lu Xiangsheng who was standing next to him: "Jiandou, I know that you are proficient in everything and your own martial arts is also good. Let's take a good look at it today.  !" After bowing to Emperor Tianqi, Lu Xiangsheng said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty!" Looking at the flag not far away, Lu Xiangsheng's eyes were burning.  Recalling the list he saw, Emperor Tianqi's eyes flashed with a complicated look, and he looked slightly hesitant.  When the drums stopped, the assessment was about to begin. A small official from the Ministry of War walked up to the thirty people and said loudly: "Today is the imperial examination for the martial arts examination. The emperor is watching from above. Please pay attention. Now the assessment begins.  The first item is bow and arrow!" Pointing to the target opposite, the clerk continued: "Everyone has ten arrows, and those who can hit eight will advance to the next round.  The one who cares most about the results is the one who gets the best results! "Do you understand?" "I understand!" Thirty people replied at the same time, with excitement on their faces and burning eyes.  It is indeed a martial arts examination. It is really difficult. It is not something that ordinary people can achieve with a target a hundred steps away.  Thirty people all walked aside, picked out their bows and arrows, and then came back, all focused on preparations.  Emperor Tianqi on the stage looked at this scene with a smile, his eyes full of interest, and said to Lu Xiangsheng on the side: "Jiandou, how many people do you think will be taken down this round?" Lu Xiangsheng on the side was stunned and pondered.  After a while, he said in a serious voice: "Back to the emperor, these thirty people are all qualified as martial arts examiners. Although they can't hit the target with a hundred steps, they can still hit the target. It's difficult to hit eight out of ten arrows.  But the target is dead after all, it shouldn¡¯t be difficult for these people.¡± He smiled and nodded, looking at Lu Xiangsheng approvingly, he was really knowledgeable.  Smiling playfully, Emperor Tianqi asked curiously: "Jiandou, if you go to archery, what kind of results can you get?" Lu Xiangsheng smiled a little embarrassedly, lowered his head and thought for a while before saying: "I should be able to enter  Next round!¡± He pointed at Lu Xiangsheng, but Emperor Tianqi didn¡¯t ask further. Although Lu Xiangsheng liked martial arts, he was still a scholar at heart.  To use a more appropriate word to describe him, it should be a Confucian general.  Accompanied by the constant sound of bowstrings, the assessment below has begun, and the sound of arrows hitting the target is heard constantly.  Perhaps it was to prove Lu Xiangsheng's words that none of the thirty people missed the target. They all seemed to have good skills.  Not long after, Xiong Wencan, Minister of the Ministry of War, came over, holding the transcript recording the results in his hand, with joy on his face.  Seeing this scene, Emperor Tianqi smiled. It looked like he had done well!  After receiving the report card presented, Emperor Tianqi quickly looked over it.  "There are four people who all hit the target, their abilities are extraordinary!" Emperor Tianqi glanced at the report card, with a bit of shock on his face, and said with a smile.  Neither Xiong Wencan nor Lu Xiangsheng said anything. This is indeed a high standard. Maybe the top martial artist will be among these four people.  "What's going on next?" Emperor Tianqi asked with a smile, putting aside the transcript in his hand.  "Your Majesty, it's cavalry shooting!" Xiong Wencan answered respectfully, with a bit of expectation on his face.  After waving his hand, Emperor Tianqi said: "Go on! Let me see what these people are capable of!" After giving a salute, Xiong Wencan turned around and went down to make arrangements, walking much faster than before.  "Not many. You have all entered this round, but don't be too happy. It is not so easy to get the first prize in martial arts." The officer from the Ministry of War smiled and looked at the thirty people in front of him with a smile on his face.  "Stop chatting, let's get straight to the point. The next step is the riding skill test. Each person has a horse and ten arrows. They mount the horse and shoot ten arrows in the time of half a stick of incense. Those who can hit eight will move on to the next step.  Wheel!" The clerk said in a relaxed tone with a smile on his face. ??????????????????? But after listening to these people¡¯s words, their faces are not very good. Not only is there a time limit, but there is also a quantity limit. This level is not easy to pass!  NoHesitation, whether it works or not, you have to give it a try. Some people look embarrassed, while others look indifferent.  "Jiandou, what do you think this time?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile and asked again.  Shaking his head slowly, Lu Xiangsheng frowned and said: "I'm afraid someone will go down this time! Mounted shooting is different from shooting at a target, and the time is also limited. In this case, the horse cannot be slowed down, otherwise it will not be able to finish the shot.  The requirement to hit eight arrows while the horses are running fast is really too high!" Seeing Xiong Wencan on the side looking a little unhappy, Emperor Tianqi's face darkened and he said to Lu Xiangsheng on the side: "Jiandou,  This is the martial arts test, so it is naturally more difficult! Xiong Aiqing, you have arranged the test well, and you have put a lot of thought into it." Lu Xiangsheng on the other side was stunned for a moment, but he immediately responded and raised his hand to Xiong Tingbi.  Said: "Master Xiong, I don't mean anything else. I just want to say that it is quite difficult for a warrior to achieve this level. Sir, please don't take it off. I am here to apologize!" He smiled calmly,  Xiong Wencan waved his hand quickly and said in a calm tone: "Master Lu, you don't have to be like this. I naturally won't think too much about it, but it is rare for Master Lu to have such magnanimity at such a young age! It is inevitable for a young man to be arrogant when he succeeds. Master Lu is not conceited.  If you are impatient, your future is limitless!" Looking at Emperor Tianqi with a vague look, Xiong Wencan sighed in his heart that Emperor Tianqi really valued this Lu Xiangsheng.  Although the words were scolding, they were full of protection.  While a few people were talking, the following started again, everyone was riding a horse on the school field.  He quickly drew the bow and arrow from behind and shot at the target in the distance.  "Xiong Aiqing, let the soldiers shout, it's time to cheer, the test is for the number one scholar in martial arts, don't make it lifeless!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Xiong Wencan with a smile and ordered in a relaxed tone.  Soon there will be shouts on the field. If anyone can hit the bullseye with one arrow, the sound of mountains and tsunami will be heard immediately.  "Who is that person?" Emperor Tianqi looked at the person on the field, with a touch of shock on his face, and stood up and asked.  At this time, the man on the field was constantly changing positions on the galloping horse. Sometimes he was on the horse's back, and sometimes he was under the horse's belly.  He kept drawing his bow and setting up arrows, his movements were smooth and fluid, and every arrow hit the red heart.  "Go back to the emperor, this person is recognized by the subordinates!" Hearing Emperor Tianqi's question, everyone around looked at each other, but a doctor from the Ministry of War stood up, saluted Emperor Tianqi, and said in a respectful tone.  "Quickly, who is this person?" Emperor Tianqi looked at the man intently. When he saw that he was only a teenager, Emperor Tianqi was even more shocked and asked impatiently.  He was slightly stunned, and the doctor of the Ministry of War quickly said: "Back to the emperor, this young general is called Wu Sangui, and he is the son of the commander-in-chief Wu Xiang." Emperor Tianqi was slightly stunned, and a complicated look suddenly appeared on his face, and he slowly sat down  on the chair.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  Everyone looked at each other. Could it be that the emperor was dissatisfied with Wu Xiang?  Several ministers who had some friendship with Wu Xiang had pale expressions and wished they could go out and report the news now.  He smiled bitterly and shook his head. Emperor Tianqi is really in trouble now. What should he do?  The aristocratic family had not been around for a long time. Emperor Tianqi was awakened by shouts again and looked up.  It turns out that there is another young player on the court again. Unlike Wu Sangui, he does not have so many fancy moves.  He held the horse's belly between his legs and let the horse run on the school field without holding the reins with his hands.  When drawing a bow and setting an arrow, the movements are smooth and smooth, and every arrow must hit the target.  Compared to Wu Sangui, this person seems much more stable. Although he is simple and unpretentious, he has a sense of simplicity.  "Who is this person?" Emperor Tianqi's face flashed with joy and he pointed at this person and asked.  But this time no one spoke. They looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time. Obviously no one knew this person.  The entire assessment is over, and both people have hit the target in this level. One is Wu Sangui, and the other is the simple and unpretentious young man.  As if to confirm what Lu Xiangsheng said, four people were eliminated this time.  The ministers around Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng differently. It seemed that it was not unreasonable for Emperor Tianqi to value this second-ranked student.  Not only is he well-written, but he is also quite proficient in martial arts, which is not easy for someone so young!  Some people do know about Lu Xiangsheng¡¯s family affairs. The Lu family has a scholarly family background. Except for Lu Xiangsheng¡¯s father, everyone else is basically pursuing an official career.  NowIt seems that he was influenced by both his family and his father. This may mean he is both civil and military!  "Go and ask me who the young boy who passed the test is!" Looking at Wang Chengen on the side, Emperor Tianqi had a playful interest in his eyes.  "Yes, Your Majesty! I'll go right away!" Wang Chengen answered respectfully, turned around and ran towards the school grounds at a very fast speed.  (To be continued.
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