After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

After everyone in the tent left, Han Shu first discussed the battle situation with the lieutenants before closing the tent door.

He walked to the marching sand table and put up a black flag where the reinforcements were located: "Azhou, what do you think?"

Han Zhou held a red flag and planted it on an island: "Sister, burn the camp and drive them away overnight. The first battle will be held on this island."

Han Shu walked around the sand table again and again: "If they land on the island, we will be at a disadvantage. Is it too risky?"

"Sister, judging from what the people in the East Territory said, these people came in batches without revealing their whereabouts. The earliest ones have been in the East Territory for more than a year. They must be missing home."

Han Shu: "You want a quick resolution?"

"No." Han Zhou shook his head: "I want to trap them on this island until they become desperate and kill each other."

Han Shu understood what Han Zhou was thinking: "Only if they have enough home advantage will they be willing to fight us head-on."

The first battle is scheduled to take place on an island. If the Eastern Japanese feel that they are in danger, they can just board the warships. No matter how powerful the Tiger-Power Army is, they will not be able to do anything to them.

"Yes, sister, I want to be the one who strikes the first blow."

Han Shu nodded, and Han Zhou left the tent immediately. And no one saw General Han in the barracks for quite a long time in the future.

No one knew where he went.

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In March, candidates from all over the country gathered in the capital. This capital city, which was based on the desire for power, began to show its openness.

Regardless of the origins or family backgrounds of these candidates, they all found a place to accommodate them in this divine capital.

For a moment, the entire world was full of vitality, and it seemed as if this dynasty was moving forward without stopping.

The gate of the Imperial Examination Hall was wide open. After everyone entered the hall, Xia Yu put on an ordinary cloth robe and personally pushed Xun Zhan towards the hall.

He had informed in advance that there were people in the Imperial Examination Hall who would take care of Xun Zhan's daily washing and meals, and this separation would only be three days, but Xia Yu was still worried.

"If you feel uncomfortable, tell the people inside and we won't take the test."

Xun Zhan nodded: "If I don't want to take the exam, I will let someone notify you to pick me up. If I persist for three days, remember to set off firecrackers to welcome me."

"Only you can set off firecrackers before the results are announced."

"I have taken the exam, and the top spot will definitely be mine."

Having won the top three places in the imperial examination, Xunzhan must have been confident of victory.

If Xia Yu had not been trapped in the palace, these three top scorers would have fallen into Xun Zhan's hands the year Shen Jinmo entered the Divine Capital.

Now it is three years late, just because if Xun Zhan passes the imperial examination, he will be a person of the imperial court. How can he always be by Xia Yu's side?

The ceremonial officer came to urge him, Xia Yu watched Xun Zhan enter the Imperial Examination Hall, and said loudly: "I believe it, I will prepare the firecrackers immediately and set them off for you in three days."

Xun Zhan has never been a person who gives up halfway. Since he has entered the Imperial Examination Hall, there is absolutely no possibility of him giving up the exam halfway.

Xun Zhan knew about this, and Xia Yu naturally knew about it as well.

He was just worried about Xun Zhan out of habit now, just like Xun Zhan had been worried about not having enough food to eat or warm clothes to wear, and also worried that he would be bullied, whether he was in the palace or outside the palace over the years.

In fact, there are very few people in the palace who can bully Xia Yu.

But Xia Yu liked the look of Xun Zhan worrying about him.

Shen Jinmo accompanied Xie Nanxing in the building while enjoying freshly baked snacks. His eyes fell on Xia Yu, who was standing in the Imperial Examination Hall and had not yet left. He was eager to go in to take care of Xun Zhan. There was a hint of disgust in his eyes.

Xie Nanxing stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Shen Jinmo's eyes: "Whenever you look at people like this, I think you are looking down on them for being stupid."

It’s not a feeling, it’s just that!

Xun Zhan and Xia Yu really have nothing to do with stupidity.

"It's just a test. If he wants to see her, the Ministry of Rites can arrange it for him right away."

Shen Jinmo's way of solving problems has always been efficiency, and nagging only adds to his troubles.

In his opinion, if he was worried, he should go and protect it himself. If he couldn't protect it, he shouldn't do the stupid thing of guarding the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall.

After feeding Xie Nanxing a piece of dessert and looking at her carefully for a long time, Shen Jinmo finally forgot about Xia Yu's stupid behavior today.

In this divine city, the smartest, most beautiful and most powerful person is his Xie Nanxing.

"Love can sometimes make people move forward courageously, but sometimes it can also make people timid and hesitant."

Xie Nanxing rarely spoke up for others: "He has Xun Zhan in his heart, so naturally he wants to get closer to Xun Zhan, but he is also afraid that if he gets close, it will damage Xun Zhan's reputation."

Shen Jinmo didn't have the strong empathy ability of Xie Nanxing, but Shen Jinmo would subconsciously agree with everything Xie Nanxing said: "Guaiguai is right."

There was a knock on the secret door of the private room. Shen Jinmo knocked on the table. He saw a short and fat man appear in the private room and kowtow on one knee towards Shen Jinmo and Xie Nanxing.

"Your subordinate Lu Hei greets the two masters."

Xie Nanxing was really enlightened today. He had always thought that the other deputy leader of the Qiling Army must also look like Lu Bai in order to match Shen Jinmo's aesthetic taste.

Who would have thought that this man actually looked like those corrupt officials in this divine capital.

"Yeah." Shen Jinmo responded with one word, carefully explained to Xie Nanxing's eyes, and said: "Stand behind the screen and answer the question. Don't let my master see you."

Lu Hei was very keenly aware that Shen Jinmo was dissatisfied with him because he was fat and ugly, and was afraid that Lu Hei would scare Xie Nanxing.

Standing up from the ground, Lu Hei walked tremblingly behind the screen.

Xie Nanxing patted the back of Shen Jinmo's hand and glared at him again.

When did he ever judge a person by his appearance?

It was just a mold of life for Qi Lingjun, and he couldn't adapt to it all at once.

"Little...Old Black, just sit here."

Upon hearing this, Lu Hei immediately turned around and happily sat down in the seat below Xie Nanxing.

Lu Heike is very smart. He knows that only by listening to Xie Nanxing can he have meat to eat every day.

"Thank you, Master."

This smile really made him look more festive, and it suppressed the greasy feeling a little.

But Shen Jinmo felt that Lu Hei's smile was even uglier, and it really offended Xie Nanxing's eyes: "Go find a doctor to see if he needs to be thinner or taller."

The implication is that Lu Hei should have been taller and thinner, and might have looked better.

"Yes, I obey your command."

Lu Hei agreed with a smile and handed the two booklets to the two masters.

"Now all the available people in the six ministries are on the list. The ones marked with red lines are those that my subordinates have placed in the positions over the years. The others are all available people who have been unappreciated but have not given up."

"After this imperial examination, if nothing unexpected happens, there will be at least ten people who pass the exam and become Jinshi."

Lu Hei has been entrenched in the capital for many years and has witnessed the joys and sorrows of those who passed the imperial examinations.

For the vast majority of those who pass the imperial examination, the happiest day is the day when the results are announced.

Since these people officially entered the officialdom, what has accompanied them throughout their lives is the feeling of being unappreciated, having no chance of promotion, and having no way to serve the country.

This divine capital is no longer the court where one can rise to the top based on talent. Now one has to rely on breaking one's spine, crawling on the ground, and then taking silver to rise to the top.