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

Xue Rengui thought quickly and used his legs to restrain the horse's movement with great force. At the same time, he quickly shot an arrow, deciding the outcome in an instant.

The soldiers went to check and then waved the red flag and shouted: "Xue Rengui, four arrows hit the target."

The horse that Xi Junmai was assigned was relatively docile, so when he came on the field, he could basically be summarized in one word: "handsome".

In the same group of people, he ran in the front, still with his bow fully drawn.

While the horse is moving quickly, find the moment with the most suitable direction and shoot the arrow.

"Swish, swish, swish," everyone only heard the sound of wind, and Xi Junmai passed the customs smoothly.

The other person that Li Kuan cared about, Liu Rengui, was more conventional.

It’s not that his grades weren’t good enough, but because Liu Rengui was rather taciturn and his calm temperament made it difficult for people to notice him in this vast venue.

However, Li Kuan believes that he should be able to shine in the next game.

The weightlifting segment does not involve much technical skills, but it is a true reflection of the competitor's strength.

In the center of the venue, two large tripods of the same color but different sizes stood quietly in the center.

According to the competition rules, as long as you can lift the small tripod on the left, you will be qualified to enter the next round of tests.

But if you can lift the big tripod on the right, although the result is still to enter the next round, the meaning is unknown and everyone knows it.

Moreover, Li Kuan set up this big tripod originally for some special people.

Today's competition is coming to an end. After shooting on foot, shooting on horseback, and especially shooting on horseback, everyone's physical strength has been greatly consumed. Facing this behemoth is naturally a great test.

Many people stopped trying after trying their best to lift the small tripod. Some people were ruthlessly eliminated because they didn't even lift the small tripod.

Xue Rengui was born with supernatural strength, and his two arms could lift objects weighing several hundred kilograms.

When it was his turn to participate in the competition, he first walked around the small tripod, and after lightly touching it, he showed an embarrassed expression.

Then he turned around and said to Li Kuan:
"Your Majesty, this small tripod is a little difficult for me to lift."

"If you can't lift it, you won't be able to enter the next round of tests. Of course, you can just give up."

Li Kuan had some doubts. In his opinion, weightlifting was definitely not a problem for Xue Rengui. Moreover, in the first two rounds of the competition, Xue Rengui's performance was also relatively outstanding.

"But it's a shame to give up. Since you've persisted until now, I still suggest you give it a try."

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. That is not what I meant," Xue Rengui said.

"I am used to heavy work at home, and I am not good with light things. So I want to give up the small tripod on the left and directly lift the big tripod on the right. I wonder if the general will allow me to do so."

The people around him, especially the contestants who were competing with him, were talking about it and showing expressions of doubt and confusion.

You know, lifting the small tripod is already a big test for an ordinary person, not to mention that the first two tests have already taken a lot of their effort.

As for the big tripod, it cannot be moved by anyone except a thousand men. He is clearly making fun of his own future by saying this!

"Well, Xue Rengui, do you know that there is no joking in this place?"

In order to help the Royal Military Academy's admissions competition and discover truly useful talents, Cheng Yaojin agreed to all three of Li Kuan's conditions, so he was also one of the examiners in today's admissions competition.

"If you can't lift the big tripod and try to lift this small one, I, Old Cheng, won't give you a chance to regret it!"

"A man of honor should stick to his word," Xue Rengui said firmly, "If I don't have the ability to lift the tripod, I will admit defeat."

Others didn't understand, but Li Kuan knew Xue Rengui's ability very well. So he smiled and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say, but if you can't do it, you will be responsible for the consequences!"

Xue Rengui bowed gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then he walked towards the big cauldron with firm steps.

The people around were talking about it:
"No way, I don't have any strength now. That guy actually looks so strong, he's really a weirdo!"

"I saw that he had a bit of difficulty lifting the small tripod. There were so many big and small tripods. Could he really do it?"

"I think he is just trying to put on a show, trying to show off in front of His Majesty. But that's fine. If he can't lift it, we will have one less competitor."

After a period of private discussion, everyone came to the conclusion: this kid probably can't lift it, so let's just wait and see.

Some people were about to laugh when they heard a cry of surprise:
"Look, look, he really lifted up the cauldron!"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Xue Rengui. His face was slightly red and veins on his arms were bulging, but the cauldron was still moving slowly.

He first held one leg of the tripod with both arms and moved slowly. After the tripod was off the ground, he freed his other hand to lift the other leg.

In order to show that he still had some strength left, Xue Rengui lifted the cauldron, spun it around in the air before putting it down, which caused everyone to cheer and applaud.

"This guy is amazing," Cheng Yaojin said happily, "I thought he was just bragging, but I didn't expect this guy to really do it."

Li Kuan smiled and said, "Xue Rengui, passed!"

Weightlifting continued. For safety reasons, most people passed the test by lifting small tripods. There were also a few who wanted to try the big tripod, but not everyone could be Xue Rengui.

Xi Junmai and Liu Rengui, as the famous generals specially recruited by Li Kuan, naturally passed the test smoothly. In addition, there was another person who left a deep impression on Li Kuan.

He first successfully lifted the small tripod, and then tried the large tripod. Although it was not as successful as Xue Rengui, the large tripod also showed signs of moving.

When the two got closer, Li Kuan realized that he was Zhou, the man he and Xiao Yuanyuan met at the Yanyun City night market that day.

Zhou was also very happy to meet Li Kuan again:

"My name is Zhou Pu. I came to Yanyun City just to make some friends." "I didn't expect that I would not only meet your majesty at this enrollment competition, but also receive encouragement from your majesty personally at the night market that day."

"Your Majesty is right. I have such a good physique. I should really serve the country."

Li Kuan smiled. Dayan did need to recruit some capable generals, but it also needed some people with suitable qualifications to serve as mid- and low-level instructors.

This was also one of the purposes of his founding the Military Academy.

Once the weightlifting is finished, today's test will be over.

Li Kuan made a rough count and found that more than half of the people were eliminated in the first day's test, but most of those who remained today were promising talents.

So Li Kuan announced:

"Today's test ends here. Tomorrow we will compete in weightlifting, wrestling, and military strategy."

On the second day of the competition, although the scene was not as spectacular as yesterday due to the decrease in the number of people, the momentum was no less than yesterday, and some people's fists were even clenched tighter than yesterday.

Weighted wrestling, the rules of this item are very simple: everyone carries heavy objects of opposite mass on their backs, and fights with the opponent with bare hands. Those who do not fall down within one incense stick can enter the next round.

The reason for carrying heavy loads is that, first of all, when you go to the battlefield, the armor you wear will be more or less heavy. If you encounter a long march, it will put a great test on your physical strength and endurance.

Secondly, food and fodder are indispensable items for the army. When encountering an enemy ambush, they also need to carry weight to protect the food and fodder.

Since this weighted wrestling does not have many rules and restrictions, it is a real test of the actual combat capabilities of the contestants.

The incense and candles were officially lit, and with the smoke rising, a fight between dragons and tigers began. The tense atmosphere was so intense that even Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but stand up and watch carefully.

"Ah, what!" Some people relied on their agility and extremely fast reaction speed.

All of a sudden, he kicked the person next to him and knocked him down.

Many tall and slow-reacting players lost their qualifications to continue the game before they even had time to think about how to make a move.

Li Kuan estimated that at least three or four people fell down at the moment the incense was lit.
However, with the fall of these three or four people, almost everyone really entered the state they should be in for the competition, and the competition really began from this moment.

"Ah, ha!" Xue Rengui shouted angrily, and started to compete with the man in front of him. It was obvious that the person who could enter this stage was definitely not an ordinary person. He put all his strength into a fight with Xue Rengui. Xue Rengui used both arms to force, but he was unable to knock him down for a while.

"Wrong, you must be Xue Rengui," the man said.

"Yesterday I saw you lift up that big tripod. I have never seen such great strength in my life. So today I have this opportunity to fight you. You are strong, but I will not admit defeat."

"Brother, you are too kind. Your arm strength is indeed great. However, I, Xue Rengui, will not show mercy. Whoever can stay here will have to rely on their real ability."

Xue Rengui smiled heartily, then used his arms again to trip the person in front of him downwards, and that person immediately felt a huge force.

He came to his senses, first used his own strength to offset part of the thrust, and then used his strong inertia to stabilize his body.

The several movements back and forth seemed simple and crude at first, but in fact it was a dual contest of strength and speed in a short period of time. Cheng Yaojin, an expert, praised it repeatedly when he saw it.

Perhaps he was not convinced, so the man on the other side challenged him again. This time, Xue Rengui did not rely on brute force, but instead sped up unconsciously and used his agility to disrupt the opponent.

Although Xue Rengui was stronger than his opponent, the opponent was tall.

He is full of flesh and hard to move, which gives him a natural advantage in wrestling.

What's more, there was a weight behind the opponent, so every time Xue Rengui was about to successfully trip him, the opponent was able to rely on his strong inertia to stabilize himself.

After a while, they were in a stalemate again, but gradually Xue Rengui began to bend down.

"What's wrong? Xue Rengui," the man said with a smile.

"You have no strength now, but I still have strength. Although I am not very good at lifting a tripod, I have never lost in wrestling."

"Who said I have no strength left?" Xue Rengui responded, "I just didn't use my full strength. If you have the guts, show us your full abilities. Otherwise, this wrestling match won't be fun at all."

"Okay!" After hearing Xue Rengui's words, the man opposite suddenly became energetic and exerted all his strength.

As a result, Xue Rengui suddenly stopped and stepped back. His opponent didn't react and began to fall to the ground. Xue Rengui seized the opportunity and pushed his shoulder upward, breaking his opponent's balance. The deadlock began to break.

The opponent still wanted to struggle and was about to punch again, but Xue Rengui took the opportunity when he lost his balance to grab his shoulders, threw him down, and at the same time swept his legs forward.

He was pressed to the ground. Although the man was somewhat unwilling, no matter how hard he struggled, he could only raise a little dust at most.

That boy is strong and smart, and he really has some of the style of my old Cheng. "After Xue Rengui lifted the cauldron, Cheng Yaojin paid special attention to him."

"Knowing that the opponent is too big and can't be pushed, I deliberately let him miss and lose his balance. This method is good."

“Not only him, the performance of that hour was also amazing,” Li Kuan pointed in the direction of Xi Junmai.

"Although this is the first time I've seen that kid's wrestling routine, but whether it's strength or body movements, that kid is one of the best."

Although Xi Junmai did not struggle with a powerful opponent like Xue Rengui, he was obviously having a harder time in terms of numbers.

Since wrestling had already started for some time, and everyone was carrying heavy objects, most people were physically exhausted, and even clear panting sounds could be heard throughout the entire venue.

But Xi Junmai, on the whole, maintained a steady breath and his movements showed no signs of disorder.

"Ahaha," a capable man suddenly attacked from behind, grabbed Xi Junmai's arm, and prepared to use the strength of his shoulder to knock him to the ground.

Who knew that Xi Junmai took advantage of the time in the air to cushion the impact and used the force to swing the man away at the moment of landing.

Another person tried to trip him, but Xi Junmai dodged it calmly at first. Then he tripped his leg in the opposite direction and bent it downward, making him lose the strength to resist. Then he took advantage of the situation to attack and knocked down the enemy again.

(End of this chapter)