Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 434 434. Notice
It is said that the people assigned to Zhu Xiuyuan by Emperor Chen are already in place, including 7000 Jinwu Guards and [-] Yulin Guards, a total of [-] people.

It is a temporary allocation, and their supplies are still allocated from their respective camps.

It's just that during this period, they have to listen to Zhu Xiuyuan's words.

Of course, it is limited to preparations for military exercises.

In fact, this is more like a "cooperation".

Zhu Xiuyuan already had a complete set of regulations in mind.

So he immediately made arrangements. In addition to leaving 500 Jinwu guards in the mansion to serve as generals, the remaining [-] people were all sent out...

That afternoon, Zhu Xiuyuan's arrangement had taken effect.

The capital city, outside Juxian Gate.

On the wall outside the city gate, there is a "notice area", where all kinds of notices, imperial lists, proclamations, list articles, sea arrest documents, etc. will be posted here.

In fact, it is a "bulletin board".

The city gate is a place where people gather. Pedestrians entering and leaving the city often flock to them when they see a new notice...

Inside the bustling Juxian Gate, two young men walked out slowly.

"Brother Lin, I have to say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see you again. I wish Brother Lin a good journey! A bright future! Realize your ideals and ambitions as soon as possible!" The man in brocade robes among the two said with cupped hands.

"Then I accept Brother Li's good advice!" Another man returned the favor. This man's clothes were rather shabby and he had a patched bag on his shoulder.

"Brother Li, I have been here in Beijing for many days, but I have accomplished nothing and wasted my time... Thanks to Brother Li for taking me in, I am not living on the street... I can't repay this kindness... I can't repay you. Please accept my respect, Brother Li!" Shameful The man bowed deeply.

"Brother Lin, why should you and I be so polite?" The man in brocade robes hurriedly supported him, feeling excited, "I think back on those days, if it weren't for your father's help to my father, how could my Li family have a foothold in the capital... Don't say Brother Lin has been here for dozens of days, even if he lives in a humble house forever..."

"Hey, Brother Li is so righteous and I will definitely repay him the next day!" the shabby man said firmly.

"Brother Lin, stop talking about this..." The brocade-robed man took out a money bag and stuffed it into the hand of the shabby man, "Brother Lin, please ask your subordinates for a little money, it's a little kindness from Brother Yu."

"No, absolutely no, it's inappropriate to bother me for dozens of days. How can I accept Brother Li's money anymore? It's inappropriate, it's inappropriate..." The shabby man waved his hands repeatedly.

"Brother Lin, why are you so polite between brothers? Just...just think of it as a meeting gift for my nephew. Next time Brother Lin comes to Beijing, you can bring him with you, so that Brother Yu can take a look... …”

The man in the brocade robe said, forcing the money bag to the shabby man.

This time, the shabbily dressed man did not refuse.

He thought of his wife and son at home. At this moment... he was probably still looking forward to him making a career in the capital...

His eyes began to moisten when he thought of the scene where his wife worked day and night to sew "pieces of baggage" and "pieces of clothes" for him by the light of the bean lamp.

Hey, but the reality is cruel, how can one easily get what they want!

His trip to the capital was a complete failure!
When you return to your hometown, how should you face your wife and children?
"Then thank you Brother Li for the gift. I will repay Brother Li's kindness later!" The shabby man was a tall and strong man, but his expression was complicated at this moment.

"Brother Lin, while it's still early, let's get on the road quickly!"

"Okay, Brother Li, let's say goodbye. See you later!"

The two grown men said goodbye to each other.

"There's a new notice!"

Suddenly, a shout came from the "bulletin board" near the city gate, a little excited.

This is the kind of fun that belongs to "senior lively enthusiasts"... Well, in fact, the people in the capital are too bored and have an empty spiritual world. They like to join in the fun and seek a sense of satisfaction.

"What's the big deal again?"

"I don't know, let's go and take a look, otherwise we won't be able to squeeze in later..."

"Hey, wait for me...don't squeeze!"

……

The entire city gate seemed to be boiling and became lively in an instant.

Although there were people coming and going before, everyone just focused on their way, and it was far less lively than it is now.

Naturally, this excitement also alarmed the two young men.

After they bowed to each other, they couldn't help but follow the sound -

I saw that a large group of people had gathered in front of the "bulletin board" to join in the fun, and there were people inside who were painting paste and posting notices.

At first glance, the shabby man's eyes suddenly froze.Because the people who apply the paste and post the notices are not simple, they actually wear golden helmets——

It's the weather-loving Jinwu Guards!
"The notice posted by Jinwu Guard?" The two young men couldn't help but look at each other, and both saw a trace of doubt in the other's eyes.

It is relatively rare for Jin Wuwei to post notices in person.

Even strange!
"What does the notice say?"

"Let me see...the newly formed Divine Thunder Army...requires hundreds of generals at all levels...All citizens of the Chen Kingdom who meet the conditions can go to Beijing to sign up for the martial arts exam in two months' time, on the eve of the Lantern Festival... "

Martial arts?

The shabby man and the man in the brocade robe exchanged glances again.

It seems that I have never heard of this word, martial arts, martial arts, martial arts?
It also mentioned the "Divine Thunder Army" and "hundreds of generals needed". Combined with this "Martial Arts", the two of them vaguely understood something.

"Those who pass the martial arts examination, in order of ranking, can join the Divine Thunder Army and serve as generals at all levels..." the people watching the excitement read again.

The shabby man and the brocade-robed man were shocked when they heard this, and they exchanged glances again.

Did you hear that right? As long as you pass the selection of some martial arts competition, you can join the Divine Thunder Army and become a general?
"Brother Lin, let's go and take a look. This might be the opportunity that Brother Lin has been waiting for!" The man in brocade robe suggested.

"Okay!" The shabby man nodded and agreed.

So the two of them also squeezed in...

"The so-called martial arts examinations are a series of assessment items, such as preliminary examination, archery, technical courage, martial arts competition, literary examination, etc. The rankings are determined according to the assessment situation..."

"Wow! Did I read that right? There is... and a reward?"

"Everyone who passes the primary election will be rewarded. The person who ranks first will be the 'Wu Zhuangyuan' and will be awarded 5000 taels of silver..."

hiss!
There was a sound of breathing.

"Anyone who passes the preliminary examination will be compensated for their travel expenses, 100 taels per person per time!"

hiss!
"Anyone who agrees to the conditions but fails the preliminary test will be compensated for their travel expenses, twelve taels per person at a time!"

hiss!
In front of the "Bulletin Board", there was a sound of breathing, and everyone opened their mouths wide and did not close them for a long time.

"The imperial court is giving away money, but it is also compensating for travel expenses? Aren't you afraid that someone will take advantage of the loophole?" Someone suddenly asked.

"No, look at the back of the notice, which contains the specific content of the five martial arts assessment items. Take a closer look, can ordinary people do it?"

"Um... let's forget about archery, bow-drawing, sword-playing, stone-picking, martial arts competitions, literary tests... From the looks of it, the first test shouldn't be easy either. Forget it, this is for people practicing martial arts. It was prepared by others, and the imperial court is not a fool..."

The people watching were noisy for a while, sighed for a while, breathed for a while, and then dispersed as soon as the novelty wore off.

But the shabby man and the man in brocade robes stood in front of the announcement for a long time, carefully reading every word on the announcement.

Especially the shabby man, whose eyes seemed to bulge out of their sockets.

Look very seriously.

At the end, he could not help but tremble all over.

"Brother Lin, what a good opportunity, what a good opportunity! Fortunately, Brother Lin delayed it until today. If he had left Beijing an hour and a half earlier, Brother Lin would have missed it!" The man in brocade robes laughed loudly.

The shabby man seemed not to have heard anything and was still staring at the notice carefully.

In fact, he was watching it for the third time.

"Brother Lin, this opportunity is once in a lifetime. It's as if it was tailor-made for Brother Lin!" The man in brocade robes was excited.

"Brother Lin, don't rush back to your hometown. Stay in the humble house for the time being and practice more according to the content of the notice. When the Lantern Festival comes next year, Brother Lin will sign up for the martial arts competition and win the top prize. position!"

"In this way, Brother Lin's talents have not been insulted. This is also an excellent way for Brother Lin to realize his ideals and ambitions!"

The shabby man slowly turned his head, looked at the man in brocade robes, and bowed: "Brother Li, I've been bothering you for a few more months. Please don't dislike me, brother Li!"

"Brother Lin, why are you so polite? I believe that with Brother Lin's ability, it will not be difficult to win the position of martial arts champion. Not only will you get a bonus of 5000 taels, but you will also be able to join the Divine Thunder Army as a general!"

"Brother Lin, that's the Divine Thunder Army, the Divine Thunder Army under Uncle Jiang Cheng's tent... Haha, I'm not satisfied with what Brother Lin said. Brother Yu actually heard about it. Uncle Jiang Cheng wanted to recruit generals at all levels from all the armies and battalions. , to join the Divine Thunder Army. But, they are not willing... I guess this is the reason for holding this martial arts competition."

"Brother Lin, this is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you!" The man in the brocade robe looked more excited than the shabby man.

"Well! I must seize this opportunity to win the martial arts championship, become the champion of martial arts, and become the Divine Thunder Army!" The shabby man clenched his fists.

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(End of this chapter)