Transmigration begins with archery training

Swords, spears, halberds, axes, hooks, and forks.

Basically, every type is available.

Chen Sanshi spent five days quickly mastering the Zhenyue Sword Technique, which he frequently used, to the point of perfect mastery. He would then have to find time to learn the rest.

After mastering martial arts, one must also master magic.

He sat cross-legged, holding the Xuan Pearl in his hand, absorbing the incense and spiritual energy contained within it. After circulating through his meridians, the energy was then gathered at his fingertips through a special circulation. He was just one step away from breaking through to mastery.

Unlike the pain that is inevitable in martial arts cultivation, the experience of cultivating magic is indescribable. Although there is no pain or itch, his right hand, which was forming hand seals, was trembling uncontrollably. The illusory image of the small sword above his fingertips kept disintegrating and then reforming, repeating this cycle repeatedly. The incense in the Xuanzhu was also being consumed at an extremely fast rate. Only when he completely mastered the mysterious method could he be considered to have succeeded.

"Buzz!"

A small purple sword floated in the void.

Compared to when I first started learning, the small sword has grown from the size of an embroidery needle to the size of a miniature pendant, and it looks much more sturdy than before when it was almost a blur.

[Spell: Sword Qi Technique (Mastery)]

【Progress: 0/1000】

【Effect: Severing and cutting through vital energy】

"Severing the force and breaking the energy?"

Chen Sanshi looked at the effect of the entry and fell into deep thought.

He had never fought against a Xuanxiang Realm martial artist before, so he didn't know the power of Gang Qi, or how much Gang Qi his sword qi technique could withstand. In terms of pure feel, was he even at the entry level of the Xuanxiang Realm?

uncertain.

There's no way to try this.

When Ninth Senior Sister returns, we can use sparring as an excuse to witness her internal energy, and then we'll have a clear understanding of the situation.

If I remember correctly.

Sha Wenlong was transferred from another state, and his cultivation level was not very high; he was only at the beginner level of the Xuanxiang realm.

Thinking this, Chen Sanshi dispelled the sword energy technique at his fingertips.

He had not entered the Dao, so he could not store incense in his dantian. Each time he accumulated incense, he could only use it once, and then he would need to accumulate it again.

This is also something that can't be helped.

Not to mention that there are no corresponding cultivation methods for the incense and deity path, even if there were, he wouldn't dare to practice them casually. Who knows what price he would have to pay? Especially since these incense offerings weren't his own but stolen. Just thinking about it makes it seem unreliable. It's better to honestly wait until he reaches a certain level and then follow his master to cultivate the orthodox path of entering the Dao.

Incense offerings and sword energy techniques will be used as our current trump cards.

Both the martial arts and magic stages have been achieved.

Next, it's time to go hunting in the mountains.

"I have already written General Yu's memorial, and it was sent by the Tongzheng Division's 'Six Thousand Mile Divine Eagle Express', so it should arrive around the right time."

"I wonder if the emperor will clear General Yu's name after seeing the memorial."

"In addition, Xu Wencai's contributions were also included."

After the suppression of the rebellion in Mingzhou.

Those who returned alive from the reserve camp received generous rewards.

Xu Wencai, having no cultivation whatsoever and not even being a martial soldier, only received some gold and silver, which was rather unfair. This old scholar's ideal was to obtain a proper title of Crouching Dragon.

However, with Fang Qingyun's outstanding achievements preceding him, it would be very difficult to obtain such a prestigious title. Nevertheless, obtaining a military or civil honor would be good, and it can only be said that he would do his best.

Another noteworthy piece of news from the capital was that, before the war began, a new top scholar was selected in the imperial examination. This scholar was an old acquaintance of his, Tang Yingke.

Surprisingly, this kid actually passed the exam; he really does have some knowledge.

……

Beijing.

Wanshou Palace.

All cabinet members are gathered here.

"Good news!"

"Since the war with Dongqing Kingdom began, Marquis Meng Quji of Andong has captured eight prefectures in just two months. Now he has penetrated into the heart of Laizhou. He has won one battle after another and is unstoppable."

In desperation, Dongqing sent Tang Wang with an army of 100,000 to garrison Tongzhou.

"If the King of Dongqing Tang suffers another defeat, he will be able to recover the three prefectures of Lai, Tong and Ling in one fell swoop. Two of these prefectures are fertile lands, and the Ziwei Mountain is also included."

"Good! Do your best to meet Meng Quji's needs. If he lacks food, gather it; if he lacks pay, allocate it. As long as he can reclaim the three prefectures, I will bestow upon him the title of Duke!"

The Longqing Emperor was overjoyed.

After the meeting, he changed the subject: "By the way, what suggestions do you gentlemen have regarding the bestowal of titles and honors upon Chen Sanshi? Why don't you share them? Yan Liang and Yan Maoxing, you two, father and son, go first."

"Replying to your Majesty."

Yan Liang sat on a small stool and replied leisurely, "Lord Chen is too young, and his official rank is limited by his martial arts level. If His Majesty were to bestow a reward, it would only be in the form of a rank of merit."

"Furthermore, after leading the people across the river, Lord Chen was already granted the title of Third-Rank Upper Light Cavalry Commandant. Now, he has made such a great contribution in Mingzhou. Theoretically, he should skip the Second Rank and be directly granted the Second Rank Upper Guard Commander title. In addition, the martial arts resources given to him are already the best. We can only reward him with some more gold and silver."

"Your Majesty, I agree!"

Yan Maoxing bowed and said, "An eighteen-year-old second-rank military officer is already an extremely rare achievement in our dynasty."

Minister of War Gao Bo echoed, "I second that suggestion."

"Hehe, too low."

The Longqing Emperor interrupted, saying, "I intend to directly bestow upon him the title of First-Rank Pillar of State. What do you think?"

There was an uproar.

"Your Majesty, isn't this a bit too high?"

Yan Liang hesitated and said, "He's only eighteen years old, and he's only been a general in the army for two short years. Isn't this promotion a bit too fast?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Gao Bo said in a deep voice, "He has made such great achievements at such a young age. If he is rewarded too generously, he will inevitably become arrogant. Otherwise, let him be a second-rank military officer first, and then he can be promoted to the rank of Grand Pillar of State in three to five years."

"I see nothing wrong with it!"

Tang Ran, the Minister of Rites and father of Tang Yingke, said, "General Chen's four crossings of the Hongze River have now been recorded in military strategy. If it weren't for his extraordinary feat, the rebellion in Mingzhou would never have been quelled in such a short time!"

"Lord Tang, public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters."

The Minister of Revenue said this in a vague way, but did not make it clear.

They had heard about the selection of forwards back then.

It is said that Chen Sanshi forcibly killed Wen Qiushi in order to avenge Tang Ran's son, Tang Yingke.

It's just that the occasion is different, so many things need to be said indirectly.

We cannot, like Governor Liu and others in Liangzhou, directly argue with Eunuch Hou.

"I am discussing official business!"

Tang Ran said firmly, "His Majesty's decision is extremely wise, and the position of Grand Pillar of State is just right."

"Prince~"

The Longqing Emperor asked in a drawn-out tone, "What do you think?"

"Your Majesty's decision is wise; why should your son interrupt?"

The prince, sitting on a stool, expressed his agreement.

The officials below were still discussing it.