Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 166 Zhang Shijiu, Meet Mr. Sun

Zhang Yuan stood there with a smile on his face.

I didn't expect that there were so many acquaintances in this training.

He thought he wouldn't meet anyone he knew in the county town.

"I know Magistrate Sun Ze. He's not only the one who defeated the bandits on the Guangji River, but also his connections, ahem..."

"Haha, it is said that this incident made a certain young master in the county city lose face."

Anyone who speaks like this must have some background, otherwise how could he know these secrets?

The students who were training around turned their heads and looked at Master Gu, who had a somewhat arrogant look on his face, and another student standing beside him who also had a smile on his face.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Zuoqiu would come to teach Confucianism and Taoism." Someone on the side said happily.

"That's right. Mr. Zuoqiu hasn't accepted any disciples for decades, and he rarely gives lectures at Yuntai Academy." Someone on the other side whispered.

People around who didn't know Mr. Zuo Qiuming's name all came to ask him.

When Yuntai Academy is mentioned, everyone looks happy, unless they are really far away.

"Haha, Laozi, ahem, if I became Mr. Zuoqiu's disciple, wouldn't my ancestors be so proud?"

"Wow, I can barely read a single word, and yet I'm able to receive instruction from Mr. Zuoqiu?"

There were scattered exclamations around.

Sergeant Lu Renyi at the front did not stop them, clearly wanting the students participating in the training to understand the instruction first.

The teaching arrangement this time is indeed unexpected.

He was shocked when he got the list.

"Huang Shi, General Huang Shi actually came to teach you combat tactics, did I hear it right?" Hu Tang widened his eyes and turned back in disbelief.

"The four famous generals of the Red Scale Army, no wonder they are scrambling to get into this training." Hong Yang, who was standing next to him, glanced at the students who obviously had backgrounds and spoke in a low voice.

When the yellow lion was mentioned, people around immediately started talking about it enthusiastically.

Some also knew that Huang Shi was seriously injured in a battle outside Toyota County and was considering retiring.

"If I can be valued by General Yellow Lion, perhaps I can join the Red Scale Army and command the cavalry."

"Yes, the Red Scale Army is about to fight a major battle with Northern Yan. If you join the Red Scale Army, you will definitely gain military merit."

This is a place for martial arts training, and those being trained are either military officers or future military officers.

Everyone has a natural desire for military merit.

"That military instructor is no ordinary person..."

Master Xun, who was standing quite far away from Zhang Yuan, spoke, immediately attracting many eyes from the surroundings.

"I know, I know. A few days ago, at the banquet hosted by Prince Gu, Mr. Zhao Kuo single-handedly conducted a war game and defeated everyone. He then declared that all the military books were nonsense. That scene was truly spectacular."

"That's right, that's right. If it weren't for the County School's Sacrifice Master Gong Yuzheng who had arranged for Mr. Zhao Kuo to walk in the martial arts school early on and to register him as a member of the County School, how many people would want to invite Mr. Zhao Kuo?"

"The price offered by Prince Gu is not low..."

The more they discussed, the more enthusiastic they became.

Zhang Yuan really didn't know that Zhao Kuo had such an experience in the county town.

Zhao Kuo read a lot of military books, which meant he was just studying rotely.

All the way to Qin territory, his actual combat experience and insights have greatly improved his military skills. At least compared with those children from aristocratic families who can only recite military books, he is much stronger.

"Cough-cough-"

In front, Lu Renyi coughed lightly.

The original discussion gradually died down.

"Remember, the instructors all have veto power. If you offend or disrespect the instructors, you will be directly judged as failing the assessment, and even the county government will not speak up for you."

Lu Renyi glanced at the students with prestigious backgrounds, and then at Zhang Yuan and other students who were obviously from the military.

"You all know that the instructors are not ordinary people. Their requirements will probably be very strict."

"Put aside those bad habits you've developed at home or in the army, or you'll end up embarrassing yourself."

Lu Renyi's voice echoed, but no one in front spoke.

This is a warning in advance. Whoever really becomes the first to stand out can only blame himself for his bad luck.

Those students with backgrounds all stood up straight and said nothing.

Hu Tang grinned slightly, but when he saw Lu Renyi turning to look at him, he quickly tightened his face.

Lu Renyi straightened his clothes and shouted, "Follow me." Everyone hurriedly lined up to follow him.

"I'm afraid this training will be difficult."

Following the team, Hong Yang turned his head and spoke.

"It's more than just difficult. This is serious business. Which instructor is easy to deal with?" said the middle-aged man from the military with a bitter look on his face. "It was originally just ordinary training. I came to the martial arts school to listen to a few days of classes and spend a few days in heaven..."

When they heard the word "paotangzi", many people around turned their heads and made faces.

Zhang Yuan knew that the restaurant was a meat shop.

Not far away, several students with backgrounds turned their heads slightly, with a hint of contempt on their faces.

They are here to learn something.

……

When they arrived at the school, everyone lined up to enter.

The platform ahead was empty.

Everyone stood in line in the audience, and after a moment, a figure slowly walked out of the school.

Sun Ze.

The county government wrote the Cao.

"Master Sun, all the students for this training have arrived."

Lu Renyi handed a stack of papers to Sun Ze. The list only had serial numbers.

"Master Sun, this is Gu Zhuting, the son of the Gu Gongcao family."

Lu Renyi lowered his voice and raised his hand to point at Mr. Gu who was standing in front of him.

Gongcao belongs to the right Cao in the county government. Although he is only an official of the sixth rank, he is a close official to the county governor.

People say that Gongcao, a seventh-rank official in the prime minister's office, often has more weight in his words than the prefects in the county.

Although Lu Renyi's voice was not loud, it was still loud enough for everyone around him to hear clearly.

Master Gu straightened his clothes, clasped his fists and bowed: "Gu, Gu Ba greets Master Sun."

Sun Ze nodded slightly, looked at Master Gu and chuckled, "Gu Gongcao mentioned it before. He is indeed a handsome man."

With all the connections made, wouldn’t it be easy to pass the assessment?
The position to be assigned at that time will definitely be chosen by Mr. Ren Gu.

Although the others remained expressionless, they were somewhat envious in their hearts.

Who says she has a good father?

"This is Xun Tao, the son of Xun Huo, the co-magistrate of Dingyang Prefecture."

"This is the family of the judge of Dingning Prefecture, Rao Pingshi."

Lu Renyi lowered his voice and introduced all those with status and background to Sun Ze.

Sun Ze smiled and nodded slightly.

"The other students are basically here to report on their duties from the military or various prefectures and counties. All assessments will be determined by you instructors."

After introducing the students with backgrounds, Lu Renyi whispered.

Sun Ze nodded and looked over slowly.

Then, his gaze fell on Zhang Yuan.

How could he forget Zhang Yuan?

If Zhang Yuan wasn't brave, he would probably be serving as a county magistrate in some remote county now, right?

Ever since the day they suppressed the bandits on the Guangji River, he had wanted to thank Zhang Yuan, but unfortunately he never had the chance.

Originally, the county arranged for him to work as the chief clerk of the Wuwei Yamen in Luyang Prefecture, but for some reason, the transfer order has not been issued until now.

At this time, seeing Zhang Yuan, Sun Ze couldn't help but smile.

"open--"

"Zhang Shijiu, nice to meet you, Lord Sun." Zhang Yuan clasped his fists.

Sun Ze laughed and nodded: "I'll go drink with you when I have time."

Then he turned and walked towards the stage.

(End of this chapter)