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The weather turned fine these few days, and the long-lost sunny day finally appeared on the first day of the martial arts examination. Thousands of martial arts candidates from all over the world gathered in the racecourse, surrounded by many cadres who came to watch the battle People in Beijing, in this winter, many people have nothing to do to watch the excitement.

Those who were able to come in to watch the game paid for tickets. There were more than [-] spectators sitting in the stands. The stands of the entire racecourse were full of seats. It was only because there was news that the emperor would personally appear in the main stand to watch the game. .

People inside and outside the racetrack have long been paying close attention. As soon as the list comes out, they will immediately open a market, allowing countless people to place bets.

This martial arts examination is different from the Wenju. The so-called Wenju is the first and Wuwu is the second. The ranks of the Wenju are all judged by the examiners. To win, to lose is to lose, and the outcome is determined through fighting and confrontation. It is straightforward and clear, and it is not acceptable to lose.

Zhao Junsheng and Hua Mulan brought their children to the racetrack under the guard of the Dragon Guards. As soon as they walked up to the main stand, Zhao Junsheng said, "Oh, there are quite a few spectators. I'm afraid there are still many people who don't have seats?"

"It is true that there are still many people without seats! Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please go this way!" Gao Xiu, Minister of the Ministry of War, led Zhao Junsheng's family to the main stand.

Many spectators in the surrounding stands and on the other three sides of the stands saw the emperor and empress appearing, and they bowed down one after another, shouting long live, and other spectators reacted, bowing down and shouting, cheering wave after wave.

Zhao Junsheng and Hua Mulan sat down with their children and told the eunuch: "Let the common people get up!"

The eunuch asked Gao Xiu to bring something in the shape of a trumpet and shouted: "Your Majesty has a decree, everyone is free from courtesy!"

Only then did the people get up and do a good job.

"Your Majesty, can we start?" Gao Xiu asked.

Zhao Junsheng turned his head and looked, many ministers and military generals who were not on duty in the court had come, and several envoys from the vassal states had also arrived, so he nodded: "Let's start!"

Gao Xiu immediately ordered the soldiers around him to take up the command flag and wave it several times in a row, and the examiners and referees on the field immediately announced the start of the martial arts competition.

The first round of the test is the riding and archery competition. You must ride a horse and run archery within the specified time. Only when you hit the specified number can you be eligible to enter the next round, otherwise you will be eliminated.

The area of ​​the racecourse is large enough. Twenty shooting ranges were arranged for the first round of riding and archery competition. All the martial arts candidates who participated in the martial arts examination were divided into [-] arenas to participate in the competition.

Each person has ten arrows, ten targets, each target has ten rings, and the horse is provided by the examiner. Only those who hit seventy rings or more can advance to the next round. This is not only a test of riding skills, but also a test of riding skills. After all, it is not The horse I often ride is provided by the examiner. It requires superb riding skills to control the gallop freely.

Chapter 752 Teaching marksmanship and art of war

"Wow, I heard that there is a ruthless man who shot a hundred rings!" The common people and audience in the surrounding stands discussed.

Those who can shoot a hundred rings will definitely pass without exception. This has become perfect, and there are still very few people with this ability.

You must know that there are eighty steps from the archery position to the target, and it is very difficult to shoot such a result when you are galloping on horseback and bumping non-stop on the horseback.

People with this kind of ability must have superb riding and archery skills. When archery, they enter a certain state that other people cannot enter. There is no time to aim at all. Eye.

Zhao Junsheng is also very interested in people who can achieve this level of shooting. So far, the only people he knows who have such superb riding and shooting skills are him, Hua Mulan, Cao Jiao, and Yuan He. He has never seen anyone else. Pass.

Zhao Junsheng summoned Gao Xiu and told him, "Who is this martial artist who shot a hundred rings? Send someone to inquire about it!"

"Yes!" Gao Xiu agreed, and sent a soldier to the field to inquire.

After a while, Gao Xiu's soldiers came back and reported: "Your Majesty, General, this man's name is Su Ji, a native of Jizhou, he is 20 years old, and he is currently serving as the tooth master in the Eagle Army! According to investigation, Both of Su Ji's parents died when he was young, but he was brought up by his aunt. The family is just ordinary civilians. He has no official ancestors, nor is he an offshoot of a wealthy family. He entered Youzhou to join the army when he was 15 years old. Wu, has never practiced archery, after joining the army, he has shown amazing talent, ranking among the best in the military competitions every year!"

"Interesting!" Zhao Junsheng sighed quite a lot. He believed that there were quite a few young people like Su Ji, both in the military and civilians, but because of their backgrounds, they did not have a bright future.

This Su Ji, if it weren't for this martial arts examination competition, he, the tooth master, would have been promoted to a general at most, even if the country has only been established for a few years, a young man like Su Ji wants to be promoted to a general The first level is also very difficult, not to say that it is impossible, after all, he is not the first batch of people to follow Zhao Junsheng.

It is very difficult for a soldier of civilian origin to become a general, not only because his background is restricted by those senior generals from famous families, but also because to be a general, he must master the art of war, and the art of war is almost all mastered by military families. The children of common people simply have the opportunity to come into contact with it.

Zhao Junsheng decided to observe and observe first. Su Ji's ability in riding and shooting is still for him to take a look at. If Su Ji can also stand out in martial arts in the future, such a person is qualified to receive his focus.

The riding and shooting skills assessment went on for a whole day, and more than half of the more than 1000 people were eliminated, leaving only more than 400 people.

The next day, neither Zhao Junsheng nor Hua Mulan went to watch. This day was a foot battle, and the two-two duel elimination system was adopted by drawing lots. There is an element of luck in it. If both martial arts are very high in martial arts, but The two drew lots and became rivals. One of them could have passed the test in martial arts, but it is a pity that he met someone who is stronger than him. This is bad luck.

At the end of the day, after two rounds of duels among the four hundred martial arts masters, 300 of them were eliminated, leaving only 100.

At night, after dinner, Zhao Junsheng sat in his study and listened to Lei Zhen, the imperial guard, report on today's martial arts exam.

After listening, Zhao Junsheng asked: "How did the warriors from Tuyuhun and Beiliang perform in the martial arts competition yesterday and today?"

Lei Zhen replied: "Tuyuhun sent three warriors, and Beiliang sent five warriors. In yesterday's riding and archery competition, one warrior from Tuyuhun was eliminated, and the remaining two men narrowly defeated their opponents and successfully advanced today; Beiliang sent five warriors. One of the five warriors was eliminated in yesterday's riding and archery competition, and the remaining four passed, two of them were eliminated today, and the remaining two will advance to tomorrow's riding competition!"

Zhao Junsheng nodded, and asked: "By the way, how is that tooth master named Su Ji doing today?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Su Ji was lucky today, and defeated his opponent easily, but..."

Zhao Junsheng asked, "But what?"

"I feel that Su Ji's martial arts should be because he learned some superficial fists, kicks and sword skills in the army, but he has not been instructed by a famous teacher, and he has no way to build strength and exert strength. Otherwise, with his talent, Martial arts definitely don't stop there!"

Zhao Junsheng ordered: "Keep watching tomorrow. If Su Ji can pass the last stage of the riding battle, bring him to see me without waiting for the ranking!"

"Yes!"

"By the way, among the contestants participating in the martial arts competition this time, is there anyone like Su Ji who is born as a commoner and has outstanding performance?"

Lei Zhen thought for a while and said: "There is another one named Niu Dali. His ability in riding and shooting is only so-so, and he was almost eliminated. Not only is he not burly, but rather thin, but he seems to be born with supernatural power. The two martial arts fighters who fought against him were knocked to the ground before they survived three moves. As for his riding and fighting skills I don't know yet!"

"There is still such a person?" Zhao Junsheng was quite surprised, he thought for a while and ordered: "Also pay attention to this person, no matter whether he has passed the cavalry battle or not, bring him to see me!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

As a person who is strict with himself, Zhao Junsheng still has no time to watch the day when the martial arts examination is held. He is dealing with a lot of memorials. The military and political affairs mentioned in these memorials cannot be kept for the New Year. , must be processed before the year.

And the martial arts examination should end before the eighth day of December, so that those who are on the list or not on the list will have time to go home for the New Year.

In the evening, Zhao Junsheng came out of the side hall after dealing with military and political affairs. Lei Zhen, the imperial guard, came over and clasped his fists to report: "Your Majesty, I was ordered to bring Su Ji and Niu Dali!"

"Oh? Have both of them passed?" Zhao Junsheng said and looked not far behind Lei Zhen, only to see a strong and a thin young man standing not far away.

"Yes, Your Majesty! Niu Dali easily defeated his opponent for two consecutive rounds, and Su Ji narrowly won two consecutive rounds, and the victory was very difficult, but it is finally on the list!"

Zhao Junsheng waved to Su Ji and Niu Dali who were standing not far away: "You two come here!"

The two tremblingly came over to pay respects: "The villain pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Be flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Junsheng looked at the two of them, his eyes stayed on Su Ji's ribs, saw that his clothes were torn and there seemed to be some blood stains, he frowned and said, "Are you injured?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern, it's just a skin injury, it's fine!"

"Come here, find the imperial doctor to treat Su Ji's injury!" Zhao Junsheng ordered the eunuch, and then said to Su Ji and Niu Dali: "Come with me!"

Zhao Junsheng brought several people to the martial arts training ground of the palace, and he asked as he walked, "Niu Dali, is your martial art inherited from your family or learned from a teacher?"

Niu Dali is not tall and thin, and his face looks ugly and fierce. He must not be very popular in the village.

He rubbed the back of his head uncomfortably, and said embarrassedly: "It is neither inherited from the family, nor learned from a teacher. It is strange to say that when the villain was 12 years old, he dreamed every night for a period of time. I dreamed that there was an old god teaching martial arts to the villain, and after the villain woke up from the dream, he would practice according to what he had learned in the dream, day after day, year after year, so that he could have the martial arts he has today!"