Rune

Chapter 49 Chen Muyang's Comfort
After the music theory test, the three subjects of the humanities test are all over.

It was already the end of time, and after a simple meal, everyone went to their respective martial arts test venues.

Xu Baiyan applied for archery, which is quite far from the main examination room.After walking for a while, I came to the bow shooting field.

This site is not indoors, but outdoors, a huge lawn, with a long row of archery targets far away, and nothing else.

In Chaodu, a place where every inch of land is expensive, such a huge open space is occupied by archery, which shows the wealth and strength of Chaodu Academy.

Looking at the students around him, to Xu Baiyan's surprise, quite a few people applied for the archery exam.

In fact, thinking about it is also true. Compared with swords and horseback riding, archery is still relatively safe. As long as it is not aimed at people, it is not too dangerous.

It's better than slashing yourself with a sword, or falling off a horse and being kicked by the horse's hoof.

And in this crowd
"Brother Xu?! You also applied for this subject?"

Following the sound, a chubby figure had already run over.It was Dong Fugui.

Seeing the other party approaching, Xu Baiyan also smiled: "Well, just report it casually."

"Hey, that's natural. Brother Xu must have already prepared for the Wen test. Naturally, just apply for one of the martial arts tests."

Xu Baiyan smiled awkwardly, thinking, on the contrary, he really relied on this martial arts test to get points.

But he didn't bother to explain, anyway, Dong Fugui didn't believe it.

"Brother Xu, after the exam, how about we go to the music workshop?"

"Ah?" Xu Baiyan grinned in embarrassment: "Let's forget it."

"How can it be forgotten!" Dong Fugui said with a righteous face: "Don't worry about the money, I will pay for all the expenses today, Brother Dong."

"It's not about the money. I just don't want to go." Xu Baiyan refused.

But Dong Fugui persisted: "Come on, there's no man who doesn't want to go to Lefang!"

"I really don't want to go."

"No, you have to go today. You have stayed in the court for so long, and if you like the band tonight, Brother Xu, it's an early celebration for Brother Xu to be admitted to the school."

"Don't, don't." Xu Baiyan quickly waved his hands: "In all likelihood, I won't pass the exam."

"Hahaha—can't pass the exam?" Dong Fugui laughed: "Brother Xu, you are becoming more and more careless now that you are being humble. Anyway, I will book a private room tonight. If you don't come, then When my money is wasted!"

Xu Baiyan looked worried: "Hey, why are rich people like this?"

In this way, one licked his face and insisted on asking, the other scratched his head and wanted to refuse, you come and go, and the martial arts test began.

The rules of this [shooting technique] are very simple.

The invigilator tells you how many points you get, that's how many points you get.

This kind of rule is really simple and rude.But it is also reasonable. As the saying goes, Wen Wu is the first, and Wu Wu is the second. Of course, the quality of archery cannot be faked.What's more, most of the scholars nowadays are powerless. If there is a rule similar to "six out of ten to pass the test", then the archery subject is likely to be wiped out.

Xu Baiyan came to the invigilator.

The invigilator was tall and thick, with dark skin wrapped in a tight-fitting bunt, and he could even faintly see the direction of the blood vessels in his shoulders.

There must be no gyms in this era, and there are no protein powders and muscle-stimulating needles, so most of the muscles are built by real training. The examiner's figure can tell that he must be a good archer on horseback.

"Candidate Xu Baiyan.?" the proctor looked at the list and asked.

"arrive."

The invigilator cast a listless glance at the side: "Go over there and get the examination tools by yourself. A bow, ten arrows, and numbers on the targets. After shooting, someone will count the points. If you hit someone, you will pay for it. If you lose your life, go to the examination room." Find someone from the government in the west to register. Let's start."

These words are extremely concise and clear, even a little irresponsible, full of the style of the Great Qin Army.

Xu Baiyan understood this invigilator quite well. As a martial artist, watching a group of skinny scholars shoot arrows, and it took a lot of effort to draw the bow, it was really hot-eyed, and it was normal for him not to be enthusiastic about his work.

He bowed politely to the invigilator, took the bow and arrow, and came to his seat.

After standing still, he tilted his head and glanced at the candidate next to him
Seeing this, Xu Baiyan couldn't help being taken aback, because the examinee who was in the same group as him was none other than that talented scholar from Xisan County --- Chen Muyang.

At this time, Chen Muyang also saw Xu Baiyan, and the eyes of the two intersected. Xu Baiyan could see a moment of surprise in each other's eyes, and then a trace of... um... inexplicable pleasure.

"Haha—it's Mr. Xu, what a coincidence." Chen Muyang laughed loudly.

"Oh~" Xu Baiyan nodded in response.

"Unexpectedly, Mr. Xu also applied for this archery test."

After seeing Xu Baiyan, Chen Muyang seemed to be in a good mood, and the embarrassment of being embarrassed in front of Xie Qingwan was swept away.

"En." Xu Baiyan responded lightly again.

It's not that he's putting on a high profile, it's just that he doesn't know what to say to the other party.

Suddenly.
"Hey, that examinee over there, hurry up and get your bow!" The examiner sitting on the side shouted angrily seeing that Chen Muyang didn't have a bow and arrow in his hand.

Chen Muyang glanced at Xu Baiyan, then turned sideways in an extremely handsome manner, and gave the examiner a courtesy that only a Daqin soldier would use: "Chen Muyang, the son of the garrison supervisor in the three southern counties, has met the supervisor."

The examiner was taken aback.

Naturally, he couldn't be a supervising army, but he is also a person with military membership. It is very useful to be called like this. At the same time, he is also surprised that the examinee used military etiquette to himself. Could it be that this scholar surnamed Chen also has military membership?
And from what he said, he seemed to be a child of the military governor's family.

Anyway, after this ceremony, the examiner had a good impression of Chen Muyang

Naturally, this is not some kind of protection or relationship between officials and officials, but the natural sense of superiority of being a soldier of the Great Qin Dynasty. The children of the military governor's family are better than those weak sons who only know how to read.

After saluting, Chen Muyang got up and continued: "I have brought my own bow."

The imperial capital forbids weapons from entering the city, and this bow was reported to the government, and it was only stringed when it came to the examination room.

"Oh?" The invigilator was startled again, and asked curiously, "How much?"

Chen Muyang put on a calm posture and said, "Ten catties!"

The invigilator's eyes lit up immediately.

Naturally, the ten catties does not refer to the weight of the bow, but the strength required to draw the bow.

Ten catties is not much. It is very easy for an adult to lift ten catties of rice, but it is not the same to draw a bow. The average person pulls a ten catty bow once or twice, and the shoulder muscles cannot bear it.

Therefore, the wooden bow used in this exam weighs three catties. Even so, many examinees trembled after pulling the bow a few times. In previous years, there were even cases where the bow collapsed and the muscles were torn due to pulling the bow.

"Ten catties. Hahaha. Good! Use your bow!"

The invigilator agreed without even thinking about it.

There is no cheating or unfair treatment in this kind of exam. If you are not convinced, you can use a ten-jin bow.
"Thank you!" Chen Muyang drank lightly, full of spirit, indeed he had the courage of a Daqin soldier, then raised his arms in the air, spread his five fingers, and shouted softly: "Bow!"

At that time, a man who looked like a servant squeezed out from the crowd at the back, and with a shake of the object wrapped in red cloth in his hand, a large red lacquered bow leaked out.

"Catch it, young master!" He shouted, throwing the bow forward, it just landed in Chen Muyang's hand.The latter clenched his five fingers tightly, drawing an arc on the back of the shoulder very beautifully, and at the same time put the other hand on the bowstring very skillfully, opened his back and then the bowstring flicked, making a soft "buzz".

And its standard powerful trial!It caused the candidates in the distance to exclaim one after another.

Naturally, this kind of skill cannot be cultivated overnight. Even a newcomer to the military department can rarely handle such a heavy bow so easily and naturally at this age.

Chen Muyang. To become a talented person in a county, it is naturally impossible to be just brilliant.His father trained him in archery since he was a child, and he lived up to expectations. He was recognized by his father at a young age. In fact, if he wants to apply for the military department at this moment, he can easily enter with this big bow. got military status.

At this time, he looked at the archery target in the distance. Today's wind is very light, the clouds are very light, and the light is not strong. Under such conditions, he is confident that all the arrows will hit the target!

Just imagine, among the students recruited for the exam, who can draw a ten-pound bow?And who can hit the bull's-eye with all arrows.

This kind of archery will definitely arouse the amazement of all the candidates present.

This is not just a matter of grades, but a matter of reputation. The students of Daqin are definitely not pedantic, but they are definitely the most arrogant people. Chen Muyang is called a gifted scholar, so he naturally has the pride of a gifted scholar.

And that guy named Xu Baiyan humiliated himself over and over again. Even if he said it was not intentional, how could he swallow it?

Therefore, Chen Muyang was very happy when he saw that Xu Baiyan also applied for archery!Very refreshing!Very comfortable!
It's hard to say whether this is revenge or not. In short, crushing by force can always give people the deepest sense of despair.Well, today, Chen Muyang, in front of many students and examiners, will clearly crush this country kid who came out of nowhere!

Thinking of this, his whole chest widened, and he stalked the Internet with arrogance all over his body, making his scalp tingle!

The next moment, Chen Muyang couldn't control the soreness in his muscles, he directly grabbed a feathered arrow, and made a full bow without any effort!
"Whoosh!"

There was a soft sound that broke the air!
Naturally, the bursting power of a ten-pound bow cannot be compared with ordinary bows and arrows. The arrow escaped everyone's sight, and in the next instant, it appeared on the target without any mistakes!
"Bullseye!"

The audience was amazed!
(End of this chapter)