Transmigration begins with archery training

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The others continued to whisper among themselves.

"What exactly happened?"

"This has never happened since the existence of forwards."

"To tamper with the selection process is equivalent to cheating in the imperial examinations, both capital offenses, and none of them can escape punishment!"

"That's what they say, but it's not that simple."

"Anyone who dares to tamper with the forwards must be of a terrifyingly high status."

"If that's the case, how will it end?"

Opinions varied widely, there was no precedent, and none of them knew what the outcome would be.

If the person who committed the crime is of a high position, would they really be beheaded?

If we don't kill them, won't the prestige of the forwards plummet in the future?

But then again.

This selection of strikers appears to have been the last one personally chosen by the commander-in-chief.

In addition, almost everyone has heard the rumors that the Grand Commander has retired to his hometown. Coupled with the power-sharing in recent years, there is even a saying among the people: "Is the Grand Commander old and still able to eat?"

So, will we just let this matter go?

Who would offend such a powerful figure before retiring?

"Whoever it is, they must be killed once they're found!"

Bai Tingzhi, as always, said frankly, "Otherwise, I'd rather not participate in this kind of selection process."

Why didn't he participate in the martial arts examinations he had taken for two years, but instead came to choose a champion? Wasn't it because he heard it was fair?

That was indeed the case before.

Even the mounts and weapons of the big guys should be kept as similar as possible, but this kind of thing happens at a crucial moment.

It's not just him.

Martial artists from all over the world flocked to the area, mostly drawn by Sun Xiangzong's reputation.

If a proper resolution cannot be reached this time, it will likely dampen the spirits of all martial artists.

"This has blown up..."

Tang Yingke had just breathed a sigh of relief when his heart was gripped by anxiety again.

In his view, it would be best to leave this matter as it is.

Anyway, everything went smoothly and we still got a Grade A, so it didn't cause any real impact. Just bear with it and everything will be fine; take a step back and you'll see a brighter future.

If we insist on continuing this fuss, it will likely not only bring no benefit, but will also make things very ugly.

After all, the person who did the dirty work was the Crown Prince, the future heir apparent. The person who helped him might have a very high position within the Eight Great Camps.

Even the Grand Commander might lose his reputation in his later years.

Why bother?

"Ugh……"

"This Brother Chen doesn't know how to be tolerant."

"..."

In fact, Chen Sanshi was more than just tolerant; he was practically begging for mercy. The other party was determined to make him a dog, so what could he do? Really become a dog?

If we continue to tolerate this, will the other party let him off the hook? No, they will only become more aggressive!

Moreover, those few organ refiners all made a move before they died, revealing their true strength. The examiners should have seen this, and even if they didn't report it, they would have dealt with it later.

Furthermore, even if he could tolerate it, the soldiers of the Azure Dragon Camp seemed unable to. Without saying a word, they took the initiative to kill or capture the enemy and then came to the front to complain.

Something is not right.

Chen Sanshi noticed that after the examiners announced the suspension of the selection process, Cao Fan did not show any panic on his face, as if everything was under control.

He then looked at the two men beside the governor and sensed the delicate situation.

Is this a scheme within a scheme, and a deliberate plot against the Grand Coordinator?

……

In full view.

Surrounded by armored soldiers, the three examiners took their seats on the high platform of the training ground and began to arrange for personnel to investigate. The commanders of the three battalions, Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger, went to investigate together.

"Both of you."

Sun Xiangzong stared ahead, his face bearing an indescribable expression: "You also think that the investigation should be conducted openly, and in front of everyone?"

"Investigate! We must investigate thoroughly!"

Eunuch Hou said angrily, "How dare you! Lord Chen is a general appointed by His Majesty. How dare you act so blatantly? It's simply lawless."

"Ah."

Governor Liu echoed, "Eunuch Hou is right; we must investigate this thoroughly."

"Okay."

Governor Sun sighed, "I told you to finish the investigation quickly so as not to delay the selection of the vanguard. I never expected that you two would have such an upright side, insisting that I investigate in front of hundreds of thousands of people."

"It's natural."

Governor Liu adopted the air of an upright official: "Without a thorough investigation, it will be difficult to reassure the people."

"Yes, Commander Sun."

Eunuch Hou continued, "Two years later, after the re-selection of the strikers, we will be in charge. If a scandal involving the strikers were to break out at this time, it would not be good for either of us. I hope the supervisor can set a final example for us."

"I am very pleased that you think this way."

Sun Xiangzong, like an old man basking in the sun at the village entrance waiting to die, said listlessly, "Alright, then let's do as you two say and resolve this publicly by conducting an on-site investigation."

"So good."

"We agree."

Not long ago, Governor Liu and Eunuch Hou were insulting and cursing each other, almost to the point of fighting. Now, they have suddenly become united.

The atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

"Fourth senior brother."

Sun Buqi felt something was off: "Shouldn't this be resolved quickly, and we just find out who did it and continue the selection process? Why make such a big fuss?"

"because……"

Fang Qingyun said softly, "They want to embarrass Master."

Since they arrived in Liangzhou, the imperial court has appointed them as governors and military supervisors, and has also replaced the commanders of three of the eight major camps with people from the imperial court.

What for?

It's just a matter of decentralization, ultimately leading to control of the Eight Great Camps.

But to really achieve this, one needs a great deal of prestige.

Not only must the governor and military supervisor have high prestige, but the prestige of Commander-in-Chief Sun must also be weakened. Only by weakening one side and strengthening the other can the power be further seized.

Unbeknownst to many, whether this case of favoritism and corruption can be handled properly has become a crucial event concerning the future influence of the Eighth Battalion!

obviously.

The person behind the scenes will hold a very high position.

Under the spotlight, if Sun Xiangzong fails to handle the situation well, his already diminished prestige due to old age and retirement will decline further, leading to an irreversible loss of power.

Even if the army is indeed expanded, the power will be held by three or more people, such as the military governor, the supervisor, and the governor, rather than by any single person.

When Sun Xiangzong retires and returns to his hometown, the transition will be smooth and there will be no disturbances. The Eight Great Camps will rightfully become the elite forces of the imperial court.

"what?"

Sun Buqi was alarmed and said, "What should we do? Is my father really going to go along with them? Is he really getting senile?"

Even his son didn't have much confidence.

Over the years, the old man has allowed them to share power without saying a word. Not long ago, he even agreed to transfer the last few senior brothers away, which was a clear indication that he was preparing to retire and return to his hometown.

"Just you wait and see, Buqi. You've been too well protected since you were little, which has made you lazy and naive. I hope what happened today will motivate you to be more proactive."