Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 532 Niu Gang
He always felt that he would be embarrassed this time.

Sure enough, not long after Zhu Xiuyuan walked over, there was loud laughter from over there.

Hahahaha...I got angry immediately.

The patrolling Jinwu guards were startled and hurriedly came over and beat their backs to calm down. After working for a while, Zhu Xiuyuan finally regained his breath.

And Han Qingshan's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

This time, he was not sitting next to Niu Gang, so he had no way of knowing what Niu Gang wrote that could make Zhu Xiuyuan laugh.
Soon, Zhu Xiuyuan brought Niu Gang's roll of paper to the Chinese army's tent.

"My dear, I heard your laughter just now, haha, what is it this time?"

Chen Huang stood up and took two steps down.

With a smile on her lips, Concubine You followed suit, dragging her long skirt.

The civil and military ministers on the left and right turned their heads one after another and stared at the folded paper in Zhu Xiuyuan's hand.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine, and all the ministers, this time... I just laughed out loud outside. Please be careful, Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine, and all the ministers, and don't laugh out loud because of this." Zhu Xiuyuan could hardly hold it in any longer.

"That's natural. I'll just say it here. You should pay attention to it. If you laugh out loud, it has nothing to do with Zhu Aiqing or Niu Gang. Okay, Aiqing, let me take a look. Niu Gang did it again this time. What new tricks did you come up with?"

"Your Majesty, your concubine, and all the ministers, this is Niu Gang's roll..."

Zhu Xiuyuan said, holding both ends of the roll paper with both hands, and slowly unfolded it.

"Tian Xingjian..." Chen Huang read from the first question, "Chickens are constantly striving for self-improvement...Chickens are constantly striving for self-improvement? Chickens? Hahahaha, my God, what on earth is this Niu Gang thinking, little chickens? , Haha, it really made me laugh to death!”

"Your Majesty, there is another story behind it: the terrain is Kun, the gentleman... drinks wine and eats meat!"

"Drink and eat meat?! Oh my god!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

It was just the first question, and it was so powerful that the people in the Chinese army's tent were filled with laughter.

Emperor Chen leaned forward and backward, his demeanor completely lost.

The ministers were even worse. Some of them sat on the ground and beat their chests.

And Concubine You, although she tried her best to suppress her soaring smile, she was becoming increasingly unable to suppress it. The smile was surging in her body, causing her delicate body to tremble...

Zhu Xiuyuan was dizzy for a moment. The jumping up and down, the swinging left and right, and the arc drawn in the air... were simply life-threatening and beyond the description of words. He quickly looked away.

"The edges of teeth are sharpened... What, teeth? Oh my God, hahaha... The fragrance of mutton comes from the bitter cold... Does the fragrance of mutton come from the bitter cold?"

"Who is this person? Why is he thinking about drinking and eating meat?"

"But it's so funny, hahahaha, I haven't laughed like this for a long time, hahahaha..."

……

……

There were fifty questions in total. After just reading the first ten questions, Emperor Chen and his ministers shouted that they couldn't do it anymore and gasped for breath. If they continued to laugh, they would be killed.

All the doctors in the palace also rushed over.

Emperor Chen and Concubine You didn't have any problems yet, but several ministers laughed so hard that they almost confessed here.

Fortunately, the imperial doctor arrived in time and provided help, so it did not cause a tragic disaster.

By the time they finished laughing, the second round of cloze papers had been marked.

The statistical results were sent. Of the more than fifty candidates who took part, only ten met the passing conditions.

Including Han Qingshan, Lin Bochang, Huang Zhigao, Wu Shaoguang, Zhu Li, and several other new faces.

In addition, Niu Gang's weird paper brought laughter to Emperor Chen and his ministers, so Emperor Chen gave him an extra favor and granted Niu Gang the opportunity to pass the second round of cloze and participate in the third round of "battle case analysis" .

The analysis of battle cases will be conducted in person by veteran generals such as King Zhongshan, King Poyang, and King Jiangdu.

Without writing, it is equivalent to an "interview". King Zhongshan and the others need to screen out qualified generals.

Zhu Xiuyuan actually didn't understand much, so he didn't go. Instead, he accompanied Emperor Chen and Concubine You back to the palace first, where he prepared for the palace examination in Fengtian Palace.

Less than half an hour later, news came that after unanimous assessment by King Zhongshan and other veterans, a ranking was determined for the more than ten candidates:
Han Qingshan was first, Lin Bochang was second, Huang Zhigao was third, and Wu Shaoguang was fourth.

Then it's gone.

The remaining six or seven people could not fall into the eyes of King Zhongshan.

Therefore, there are only these four who enter the palace to take the palace examination.

... Chen Huang was very interested and set the questions himself and assessed them himself.

About half an hour later, Chen Huang personally arranged the final ranking of the martial arts competition:
The number one scholar is undoubtedly Han Qingshan.

No. 2, Lin Bochang.

No. 3 third overall pick, Wu Shaoguang.

No.4 Jinshi, Huang Zhigao.

The ranking of No. [-] pick, No. [-] pick, and No. [-] pick is quite normal.

It's just that this Jinshi, according to the original rules, naturally cannot be ranked like this.

However, these terms were all "initiated" by Zhu Xiuyuan and are still used in martial arts, so let him use whatever he wants.

"Han Qingshan, you won the top prize in the martial arts examination, so the position of deputy general of the Divine Thunder Army should have been yours." After the ranking was announced, Chen Huang sat on the dragon chair and his tone gradually became solemn.

"But you are an expert after all. Although you have participated in the martial arts, if I only give you the position of lieutenant general, you may be ridiculed by the world."

"I wish Aiqing..." Huang Chen looked at Zhu Xiuyuan with a smile on his face, "I intend to transfer Han Qingshan away from the Divine Thunder Army and find another position. I wonder what Aiqing wants?"

"It's up to His Majesty to decide!"

Zhu Xiuyuan bowed his hands.

To be honest, Han Qingshan would not stay in the Divine Thunder Army. He had already guessed this. Since Emperor Chen asked him, he should just go with the flow.

"Yes." Emperor Chen nodded, then looked at Han Qingshan and asked with a smile: "Yesterday, the post of General of the Imperial Guard was vacant. I want to transfer you to the Imperial Guard and become a general. I don't know what you want. How about the next one?"

Han Qingshan looked excited and immediately shouted to the mountain: "But it's up to your Majesty to make the decision!"

Emperor Chen was very satisfied with Han Qingshan's performance and immediately decided to transfer Han Qingshan to the Imperial Guard as a general.

As Emperor Chen waved his hand, several palace ladies had already come out, carrying a tray. On the tray were the official seal, official uniform, sword, armor and other items of General Yulinwei.

Everyone was shocked when they saw this scene. Is Emperor Chen so impatient?
Just after finishing speaking, the official seal, sword and other items were all taken out. Wasn't this prepared in advance?

Han Qingshan was very excited. He accepted it in person, called him "Chen", bowed his head and thanked Emperor Chen again for his kindness.

The corners of Chen Huang's mouth were cracked and he was smiling from ear to ear. He was so satisfied with Han Qingshan's performance that he liked it more and more.

Then, Han Qingshan took advantage of the situation and requested that his two brothers, Niu Gang and Zhu Li, be transferred to the Royal Guards.

Emperor Chen was so happy that he gave his approval with a wave of his hand.

After settling Han Qingshan's matter, Chen Huang spoke in person and appointed Lin Bochang as the deputy general of the Divine Thunder Army, Huang Zhigao as a staff general, and Wu Shaoguang as another staff general.

The lieutenant general can manage 5000 soldiers under his command. The lieutenant general has two generals under his command, and one general can manage [-] soldiers.

The current Divine Thunder Army is led by Zhu Xiuyuan, and Zhu Xiuyuan is an earl.

Count, the same as "general".

A general can only have one deputy general and two generals.

In addition, there are several others below, including Mr. Qian, Centurion, Chief, etc. Zhu Xiuyuan will make arrangements for these people, and Emperor Chen will not interfere.

After the enfeoffment was completed, Emperor Chen was a little tired, so he left the court and took Concubine You back to Qin'an Hall to rest and have fun.

Zhu Xiuyuan, Han Qingshan and others left the palace under the leadership of the young eunuch.After leaving Chengtianmen, Zhu Xiuyuan and Han Qingshan separated.

Han Qingshan, as well as the two brothers Niu Gang and Zhu Li, the three of them will go directly to the Royal Guards Camp on the east side of the capital to take over the position of the general.

The location of the imperial city is close to the east side of the capital. In fact, the city wall on the east side of the imperial city is not far from the city wall on the east side of the capital. There is only a street in the middle, and you can greet each other while standing on it.

The Royal Guards are responsible for the defense on the east side of the capital. Therefore, the camp of the Royal Guards is actually very close to the imperial city, only one step away.

Why did Emperor Chen choose the Imperial Guard? This was his purpose.

After saying goodbye to each other, Zhu Xiuyuan took Lin Bochang, Huang Zhigao, and Wu Shaoguang with him and went directly out of the city and rushed to the Shenlei Army camp ten miles south of the city.

As soon as he entered the camp, Zhu Xiuyuan summoned Yan Dashan to conduct a "handover" with Lin Bochang, because the entire Shen Lei Army camp had been managed by Yan Dashan remotely.

Now that there is a deputy general, it is natural for the deputy general to take on the responsibility of managing the camp.

Then, Zhu Xiuyuan, as the commander of the Divine Thunder Army, sat firmly in the main camp of the Chinese army and directly gave an order to Lin Bochang, asking him to place all qualified martial arts candidates into the camp within today, and arrange them according to their scores. Military general positions at different levels.

In the entire Shenlei army, there is already a lieutenant general, and that is Lin Bochang.

There were also two generals, Huang Zhigao and Wu Shaoguang, whom Chen Huang personally sealed.

Then the rest of the martial arts candidates will be divided into the following positions: chief qian, centurion, chief, etc.

Liu Anping, who had shone brightly in the martial arts school but was eliminated in the literary test after just one attempt, only got the position of Chief Qian this time.

However, he was quite satisfied and had no complaints.

In the main tent of the Divine Thunder Army, Zhu Xiuyuan, the commander-in-chief, said he was sitting in command, but in fact he was in a daze. He yawned continuously and forcibly "teased" Yan Dashan for fun to spend this difficult time.

As for Lin Bochang, the deputy general of the Divine Thunder Army, he immediately entered into work mode as soon as he took over the position of deputy general. He took two of his men to join the army and began to complete the tasks assigned by Zhu Xiuyuan...

Let’s talk about Han Qingshan.

He rushed to the Royal Guards' camp and skipped for the time being how to suppress local gangsters and how to rectify military discipline.

……

The final results of the martial arts competition were spread throughout the city immediately.

Including Chen Huang's personal seal, it was talked about by the people in Beijing.

In fact, in the current era, the status of civil and military personnel is the same, and in some cases, the status of military personnel is even higher.

Therefore, similar to Han Qingshan, Lin Bochang, etc., through martial arts examinations, they directly jumped over the dragon's gate and became generals, deputy generals, etc. It is really a glorious thing!

You must know that in the past, the positions of generals and lieutenants were hereditary. For ordinary people to climb up, they had to work hard for several generations.

But now, some people have done it through martial arts...

This kind of shock, in the hearts of ordinary people, is tantamount to "Being a farmer in the morning and ascending to the emperor's hall in the evening."

News about the martial arts test spread wildly throughout the city, and naturally it also reached the Prime Minister's Office.

study.

"Hey, Mr. Prime Minister, although we have guessed this in advance, the news really came, and the villain is still a little worried."

The counselor-looking man stood in front of the desk, beating his chest and looking even angrier than Li Zhong.

Li Zhong didn't speak. He sat firmly behind the desk, holding a document in his hand without raising his head.

"Prime Minister, how about... we test your Majesty again, send someone to see your Majesty, and ask your Majesty to take back your order?" The counselor was unwilling.

"Well, that's fine, you go ahead and make arrangements." Li Zhong said casually without raising his head.

The counselor hurriedly agreed, bowed his hands, and then exited the study. He personally selected a small shrimp that was not very important, and ordered him to enter the palace to see His Majesty and persuade Emperor Chen to withdraw his orders.

The little shrimp accepted the order and did not dare to disobey. He immediately went out and headed straight for the imperial city...

The counselor returned to the study and worked on the copy with Li Zhong while waiting for the results.

News about the little shrimp entering the palace are also coming back at any time.

"Master Zhang is asking to see His Majesty outside Chengtian Gate, and is waiting for the Jinwu Guards to report on his behalf." Someone sent a message, and the "Master Zhang" among them was the little shrimp.

"Master Zhang's trip went smoothly. He has received permission from His Majesty to enter Chengtian Gate."

"Master Zhang entered the Meridian Gate..."

Having entered the Meridian Gate, it meant that Xiao Xiami was about to see Emperor Chen, and the counselor suddenly became nervous.

"Sir, relax. Han Qingshan has entered the Royal Guards and has been appointed as the General of the Royal Guards. There is almost no change. Master Zhang, if this trip succeeds, it will be good. If it does not succeed, we will operate according to the originally discussed method. That’s it.” Li Zhong smiled.

"Yes, Mr. Prime Minister, the villain is too obsessed with his appearance." The counselor handed over his hand, but he still couldn't relax in his heart.

Seeing this, Li Zhong could only shake his head, and looked at the documents by himself, ignoring the counselors.

After waiting anxiously for a quarter of an hour.

"No, His Majesty got angry and pulled Mr. Zhang out of the Meridian Gate and had a fight in front of everyone..."

The counselor's heart was lifted.

"Master Zhang cursed the word 'foolish king'. Your Majesty was so angry that he added thirty more sticks."

"It's not good, it's not good. Mr. Zhang received 45 sticks and couldn't hold on anymore. He has no chance of living anymore..."

The last news came that Mr. Zhang was actually killed in the court battle.

The counselor and Li Zhong exchanged glances.

The counselor was horrified and gasped for breath, but Li Zhong remained calm as usual.

In his eyes, the death of Mr. Zhang was like the death of a mosquito.

"Master Xiang, I didn't expect that this would be the result..."

"It doesn't matter. It can be seen from this matter that His Majesty is determined and cannot change it. We should proceed according to the plan we discussed before."

"Yes, Prime Minister, I understand."

……

At the same time, the Yangtze River Wharf in the north of the city.

Zhao Pu, the fourth prince of the Yan Kingdom, and King Jiangdu boarded a large ship at the same time and headed for Yangzhou.

The martial arts competitions were all over, and the four princes of the Yan Kingdom left immediately, with no intention of staying here.

As for King Jiangdu, it was because of the punishment of Emperor Chen.

I remember that on the first day of the martial arts examination, King Jiangdu had a conflict with Li Jiye, King Qian of Liang State. Emperor Chen once punished King Jiangdu to leave Beijing and return to Yangzhou immediately after the martial arts examination was over. He was not allowed to leave Yangzhou and was not allowed to step out of Yangzhou.

The big ship started and slowly left the dock.

King Jiangdu and Zhao Pu stood side by side on the bow of the ship, looking ahead.

The capital city is a huge city. Even if they are on a big boat on the Yangtze River, they can still see the shadow, like a shadow.

It's like a big mountain.

"Brother Imperial, huh, you are punishing me by not allowing me to step out of Yangzhou..." King Jiangdu faced the river wind, his hair flying, his face gloomy, and he gritted his teeth, "Haha, I will be back soon. of!"

As soon as King Jiangdu finished speaking, he couldn't help but turn his head and looked at Zhao Pu, the fourth prince of the Yan Kingdom.

Then, a smile appeared on both of their faces. They were ghostly and sinister, making people feel chilled at the sight of them.

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