Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

Recruitment scope: within Dayan.

Contents of the admissions examination include weightlifting, archery on foot, archery on horseback, wrestling with weights, military strategy, and ring competition.

The enrollment competition plan had just been sent out, and the registration office was already crowded with people, making it even difficult to find a place to stay.

After all, the Yan Dynasty was not like later generations that valued civil over military. As a dynasty that attached equal importance to cultural relics, the Tang Dynasty had military generals in a position no less important than civil officials. Even many students who had just reached the age of twenty wanted to join the army and bring honor to their family.

On the first day of enrollment, Li Kuan arrived. Facing the huge crowds, although everything was as expected, he was still very happy. Li Kuan smiled and turned to ask Duan Zhixuan beside him:
"What do you think of the enrollment competition that I prepared this time?"

"Your Majesty, everything else is fine, but there is always a registration deadline for any competition," Duan Zhixuan said, touching his head.
"If I were one of those who signed up, I would be eager to get on the ring the next day and beat those who are competing with me. I think this competition should start soon, otherwise it will be too boring."

"I said Zhixuan, you can't just rely on force to fight, you have to use your brain," Li Haotian explained.
"First of all, our Great Yan is vast. If you live in Yanyun City, it is indeed easy to sign up."

"But you are sure that there are no people with lofty ideals who can serve the Tang Dynasty in the frontiers outside the Great Wall and deep in the mountains and old forests. If no one comes to sign up due to time constraints, wouldn't that be a loss for the Tang Dynasty?"

"Secondly, we want to recruit outstanding generals who can expand the territory for Da Yan, not reckless men who only know how to fight. If you want to fight right after signing up and lose your composure, how can you avoid falling into the enemy's trap on the battlefield?"

"Finally, after the competition begins, there will definitely be fierce fighting on the ring. I deliberately didn't say when it would start, so as to give them a chance to rest and see if they know how to know themselves and the enemy, find the opponent's weaknesses, and develop their own strengths."

"Zhixuan, you said you wanted to participate in the admissions competition, but you're so impatient. I'm afraid you'll be defeated in the first round."

"This, this is impossible," Duan Zhixuan said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, although I can't beat you, I am definitely one of the best in the entire Great Yan. I don't even take ordinary mortals seriously."

"Hahaha, I know you're amazing, so I really have a very important mission for you."

Li Kuan knew that Duan Zhixuan was a man who had deeply understood the true teachings of Cheng Yaojin. Even if he tried to provoke him, he might not be able to take the bait.

"You should set off right now and go to Longmen County, Jiangzhou, Hedong Road to find a man named Xue Rengui. Tell him that I am in Yanyun City, holding a military academy recruitment competition. And escort him all the way to the competition. If you succeed, you will be credited with a great achievement."

Do you know who Xue Rengui is? He conquered Tianshan with three arrows, and his story has been passed down for hundreds of years.

However, whether in the TV series or the official history, the process of Xue Rengui meeting Li Shimin and making great contributions to the Tang Dynasty is still too tortuous.

Li Kuan did not have the patience to let Xue Rengui continue to lie dormant, so he had to take all necessary measures to recruit Xue Rengui and other famous generals like him.

"Hedong Road, that's not that far. Now the enrollment written test plans have been passed down one by one. If that Xue Rengui really wants to go, he will definitely come here by himself."

Duan Zhixuan asked in confusion, "Our Great Yan is full of talented people. It doesn't matter if one or two people are missing. Your Majesty, who is this Xue Rengui? I have never heard of him before. Why do you want me to pick him up in person?"
Li Kuan did not intend to explain. Besides, even if he explained, Duan Zhixuan might not understand. So he just laughed:
"When the time comes, you will understand. I will have someone prepare the fastest horse for you, and I will also reimburse you for the round trip expenses."

"Your Majesty has indeed considered everything, but I still have some things to deal with in Chang'an," Duan Zhixuan said, clearly not wanting to run errands.
"Besides, your Majesty has so many people under his command, so he doesn't necessarily have to send me."

Li Kuan smiled and pretended to sigh, "I heard that there is a girl in the east of the city who is not only beautiful, but also gentle and can cook delicious dishes."

"I was originally planning to help you talk to this girl after you complete this task. But since you don't want to go now, I have no choice but to..."

"Your Majesty, wait, wait," Duan Zhixuan's eyes lit up immediately when he heard this.

"I suddenly remembered that the matter at home was not very important. Since His Majesty has entrusted me with this, I will go through fire and water and will not refuse even if my life is at stake."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will set off immediately and bring Xue Rengui to Your Majesty safely."

"You didn't bring him to me, you brought him here to compete," Li Kuan asked knowingly, "but General Duan, your attitude has changed too quickly."

"As a man of Great Yan, who doesn't want to make achievements? Besides, it is my honor to complete the task entrusted by His Majesty personally."

At this point, Duan Zhixuan paused, "However, Your Majesty, the matter of that girl..."

"That's easy. I'll keep it stable for you. Whether it will be successful or not depends on your luck."

Li Kuan waved his hand.

"It's getting late, you should leave immediately."

"Yes!" Although Duan Zhixuan was usually a dull guy, he was also very enthusiastic about profitable things. He quickly rode on a fast horse, then raised dust and disappeared from Li Kuan's sight.

Li Kuan established the Royal Military Academy and launched an enrollment competition, naturally to help Dayan recruit talents. However, as a time traveler, he knew Dayan very well. Who would be the famous generals in the future?
This time he wanted to catch them all in one swoop and include famous generals such as Liu Rengui and Xue Rengui.

How you develop after coming to Yanyun City depends on your own efforts.

Li Kuan silently said something in his heart, and then he continued to look at the crowd who came to register.

………………

Three days later, in Longmen County, Jiangzhou, Hedong Road.

"Madam, I'm back," a muscular man with extraordinary appearance put the firewood at the door, and then walked into the house happily.

The children ran towards him happily. He picked up the children and then walked towards their mother.

Although the children's mother was dressed in plain clothes, she had an extraordinary appearance, and her eyebrows and eyes seemed to hide the temperament of a lady from a noble family. The man took out the copper coins on his body and put them all in the woman's arms, saying happily:
"I've given you an extra copper coin, and a few more copper coins. Madam, why don't you buy some delicious food for the children, and buy yourself some more jewelry. I'm young and strong, and I can cut more tomorrow."

Unexpectedly, the woman did not show any joy on her face, and she did not even touch the food that had been prepared. The man then realized something was wrong:

"My dear, why are you so unhappy? Did your husband do something wrong?" "A real man should be upright and create an immortal industry, instead of being trapped in this poor place where even food and clothing are a problem," the woman complained.

"My dear husband, you have martial arts skills, why don't you serve the court and bring honor to our family? This way, not only can you stand out, but our children can also get rid of this environment and have more development in the future!"

"Ah?" The man showed an embarrassment on his face. "If I leave, what will happen to you and your widow? Because our child is so young, I really can't bear to leave you!"

"A real man should make great achievements. There's nothing to be reluctant about! I will take good care of the child. Besides, the neighbors are all nice people. I won't let the child suffer any injustice," the woman insisted.

"The reason why I didn't ignore my parents' objection and married a poor boy like you was because I saw your potential. I didn't want my mother and I to become a burden to you, and I didn't want my husband to stay in such a small place forever!"

"Ah, this..." The man hesitated for a moment and finally said out his real secret.

"In fact, I, Xue Rengui, have always wanted to join the battlefield and make achievements, but now the court has just pacified the world, and no place is recruiting soldiers."

Besides, I have no one to introduce me, so even if I really join the army, I am afraid I won’t be able to be reused!"

"It's good that my husband has this idea, it's good that he has this idea," the woman wants to turn sadness into joy,

"You went to chop wood today and didn't know that the village chief came to our house to promote it. He said that His Majesty has established a military academy in Yanyun City. As long as you can win the enrollment competition of that academy, you can meet His Majesty and establish a great cause."

"I have saved a little money and bought a horse from the village head. I think you should set off for Chang'an tomorrow. With your ability, you will definitely achieve great things."

Hearing the words "Your Majesty Li Kuan", Xue Rengui's whole body trembled. You know, the reputation of defeating the Turks and defeating Goguryeo has long been like thunder, and has spread to the ears of every citizen of Dayan.

Xue Rengui was born with supernatural powers and had practiced martial arts since childhood, but he was stuck in this remote wilderness just because of bad luck.

Whenever Xue Rengui heard the villagers discussing Li Kuan's achievements and how he had led his troops to defeat many enemy armies, he would wish he could pick up his spear and have a good fight on the battlefield.

When Xue Rengui heard from his wife that Li Kuan had founded a military academy and wanted to recruit talents for Dayan, a fire suddenly ignited in his heart.

"I heard that his Majesty's background was not particularly good. He was just a bastard son of the King of Qin. Many people looked down on him, but he managed to stand out with his own abilities."

The wife said, "So I believe that if a man is willing to work hard, he will eventually succeed."
"Alas, Madam, to be honest, I have seen the fickleness of the world in the past few years, and I have long been eager to establish a career,"

Xue Rengui slammed the ground hard with his fist.

"But every time I go out, those guys who look down on me either ask me about my background or ask me to give them favors. Because I come from a poor family, no one can recognize a hero."

"Then this time you..."

"But this time is different, since it is His Majesty who is personally recruiting talents. His Majesty, whom I have admired for a long time, is not only famous for his military exploits, but also cherishes talents. He will definitely understand that I am a talented horse that can gallop on the battlefield."

"Madam, this time when I go to Yanyun City, I will definitely perform well and make the same contributions as your majesty."

"My dear husband, since you have made up your mind, I will fully support you," the wife hurriedly picked up the food, "The food is not cold yet, please eat it quickly."

………………

At the same time, in the Royal Military Academy of Yanyun City.

Since it is the college’s first enrollment competition, all relevant personnel attach great importance to it.

Li Kuan also stepped forward in person and carefully checked the competition venue, where some contestants were competing against each other.

Overall, the layout here is grand yet not shabby. The two stone lions squatting outside the door are not particularly exquisite, but their temperament is lifelike. He took a closer look and found that it generally met his requirements.

"Hey kid," Cheng Yaojin said with a smile, "I've checked those guys for you. They look like martial artists. I'll keep an eye on them for you. Who knows, there might be talented people among them in the future."

Li Kuan smiled but didn't answer. He had already checked the registration roster and the people he wanted most had not arrived yet.

Those people that Cheng Yaojin likes may be able to serve as deputy generals, but they are definitely not the ones he focuses on training.

Seeing that Li Kuan did not answer, Cheng Yaojin continued to ask:
"Hey kid, I understand why you set up this military academy, but there is one problem that I, Old Cheng, cannot figure out."

"Oh, what's the problem, General Cheng?" Li Kuandan asked puzzledly.

"Shouldn't your military academy be a place to train generals? For a life-threatening war, one must be skilled in martial arts and brave enough not to fear death. Why do you test them on some messed-up strategies like the imperial examination?"

"Although I, Old Cheng, admit that fighting a war requires brains, but if you ask a few questions, you may not be able to test those people out."

"I have seen a lot of people like Cheng. Those who are good at talking will basically become cowards when they are on the battlefield. Although I have not read many books, I have heard of Zhao Kuo."

"Hahahaha, you are brave and have great martial arts skills. Maybe you can be a good general, but if you don't understand strategy, you will never be able to be a commander-in-chief."

Li Kuan smiled and said, "Although it is not ruled out that some people will brag, but if you want to lead troops, you must learn the art of war and know how to deploy troops."

"Moreover, over the years, the weapons of our Great Yan have gradually improved. When a real fight breaks out, it is not necessary for the general to lead the fight. Therefore, strategy is definitely an indispensable thing in the academy."

"Besides, General Cheng, I'm afraid that the questions I set up will be impossible to answer without a truly capable person."

(End of this chapter)