Gao Wu: My martial arts training relies solely on hard work

Chapter 12
"Have."

Chen She's answer made Zhao Xuan overjoyed.

He raised his hands and asked, "Please give me some advice from Fifth Brother."

Chen She replied: "Martial arts competition."

"My master often said that in the Jin Dynasty, everything was inferior, but martial arts was the only one who was superior."

Under Chen She's introduction, Zhao Xuan opened the door to a new world.

During the Jin Dynasty, martial arts examinations were set up. County examinations and government examinations were held once a year, and state examinations and palace examinations were held every three years. Regardless of one's origin, martial arts were used to judge talents.

The county examination conferred the title of martial arts scholar, the government examination conferred the title of martial arts scholar, the state examination conferred the title of martial arts examiner, and the imperial examination conferred the title of martial arts scholar.

Even if you just pass the county examination and obtain the status of Wu Tongsheng, you can have the government as your backing and easily avoid the oppression and humiliation of others.

If you are lucky enough to be awarded the martial arts title, as long as you don't die young, you can build a family that is not weaker than the Hu family throughout your life.

It should be noted that the ancestors of the Hu family were only born as martial arts scholars, and several generations of martial arts students took over before they could reach the glory they are today. They often killed Li Shu, just to pay for the trouble.

If we take a closer look at all the major wealthy families in Gucheng County, they all rely on military examinations to make their fortunes, without exception.

If Li Shu, a humble family, wanted to get ahead, he had to take the martial arts exam.

"The imperial court stipulates that those who take the martial arts examination must not be older than 35 years old."

"Martial arts is difficult and cannot be accomplished overnight. You are already fifteen. If you are interested in martial arts, you should make plans early."

Chen She persuaded him earnestly.

Zhao Xuan knew that he was advising him to seize the opportunity to be a sparring partner for the young master of the Wang family.

But this was not his intention, and he asked: "Fifth brother, besides relying on King Hu and other wealthy families, is there any other way to achieve martial arts?"

He always felt that something was wrong with this path.

According to Chen She, on the road to martial arts, Li Shu and wealthy families are competitors.

With the urinary nature of those with vested interests, it is a great conscience not to break your legs and leave you with no way to go.

How could I take the initiative to give you a chance?

Chen She calmly replied: "Yes."

"There is a martial arts academy in the county. Anyone can enroll as long as they can pay the minimum tuition fee."

"It's just that the tuition is expensive. It costs twenty taels of silver a year. Plus other expenses, it's no less than ten taels. Ordinary people can't afford it."

Zhao Xuan suddenly realized that it wasn't that there was no other way, but that most people couldn't afford it.

"Fifth brother, forgive me for being blunt. It's not easy to collect ten taels of silver while working for the master's family."

Chen She sighed: "Not only is it not easy, it is extremely difficult. Your sister-in-law and I can't save even two taels of silver throughout the year."

"Martial arts must be cultivated from an early age. I am too old and exposed to it too late. It is impossible in this life."

"Zhao Er, I know you are arrogant and unwilling to commit yourself to slavery, but have you ever thought that it is too late for our generation and that the next generation still has unlimited opportunities?"

"Why don't you learn from me, work hard with peace of mind, marry a wife and have children, and place your hopes on your children and grandchildren?"

"When he becomes famous, you and I will be as prosperous and wealthy as I am."

Zhao Xuan was deeply shocked, but he couldn't agree.

He couldn't use his son as a tool to realize his dream.

Nor can you use yourself as a torch just to light up others.

Under Chen She's persuasion, he just said that he would think about it again.

In Chen She's view, Zhao Xuan was just like him back then, arrogant, ignorant and fearless.

When Zhao Xuan goes out to see the world and hits a wall, he will naturally recognize the reality.

He just said that when he thinks about it, remember to go to Wangjiazhuang to find him.

Zhao Xuan agreed and asked some questions about the martial arts academy.

Chen She didn't know much, but he answered all questions.

Typical thinking of being caught in the rain and wanting to hold an umbrella for a fellow villager.

Of course, there is also the idea that if Zhao Xuan is prosperous, he or his son should be given a hand.

This is not utilitarian.

Zhao Xuan was only grateful for this.

Chen She is the epitome of countless people in the contemporary era, with clear goals.

They are more awake than the people at the bottom who only know how to work repetitively every day and live like a machine, and they also bear the pain caused by being awake.

They may succeed, but more often than not they fail.

Zhao Xuan hopes that Chen She can succeed and will give him a helping hand if he can.

Farewell to Chen She.

Zhao Xuan thought about his way out.It is imperative to take the martial arts exercise, otherwise he will always be at the bottom, like he was just a few days ago, at the mercy of others.

Moving is also imminent.

It would not be too soon for the Hu family to collude with the bandits to massacre the village, but he could not risk his life.

He took stock of his family fortune.

The money I earned from hunting, after all expenses were taken into consideration, I still had just over four taels of silver left.

Including the stolen money obtained from Master Hu and others, the total amount is less than 20 taels.

According to Chen She, he could barely stay in the martial arts academy for two years.

Two years were enough for him to perfect his "Man Niu Jin".

Thinking about the strength of Jiu Niu, it shouldn't be difficult to become a martial arts student.

Otherwise, why would the Hu family have a martial arts student in every generation?

But good things happen to people, and no one can guarantee that they will not have headaches and fever, so they need to be more prepared.

You still have to save money by hunting, but you can't stay in the low mountain village for too long.

Three days.

The Hu family returned to the county town, contacted the bandits, and then killed them, which would take at least three days.

This is also the time Zhao Xuan has reserved for himself.

He will make good use of these three days and let go of hunting to earn as much as he can.

No matter how much it is, don’t be greedy or take any chances, and leave the village on time in three days.

Thinking of hunting, Zhao Xuan suddenly thought of the ox-horn bow taken away by the Yamen servants, and his whole body ached.

I silently recited "Loss of money and avoid disaster" dozens of times before I recovered.

Fortunately, the homemade beef tendon bow looked shabby and was not picked up, otherwise I would have to spend money to buy a bow.

Time is running out, so let's do it.

Zhao Xuan went home, picked up his bow and arrow, and went up the mountain decisively.

After all the arrows were used up, he took the harvested four rabbits and a dozen turtle doves and went straight to the market.

The blacksmith shop he went to first.

The owner of the blacksmith shop was very happy to see him and asked proactively: "Brother, I haven't been here for several days. Is my ox-horn bow good to use?"

Which pot does not open which pot.

Zhao Xuan smiled bitterly: "Don't mention it. Not only is the horn bow gone, but also almost life."

The owner of the blacksmith shop was obviously well-informed and asked in surprise: "Are you from a low mountain village?"

Zhao Xuan nodded.

The owner of the blacksmith shop sighed: "Tsk tsk, there are rumors in the outside world that a group of mountain people in Low Mountain Village were so bold that they killed the fourth young master of the Hu family after seeing money."

"Since you are still alive, it seems to be a rumor."

Zhao Xuan thought to himself: It’s not a rumor, but it’s not a group, but one.

"Forget it, I shot a few rabbits, yellow skins, and turtle doves. Boss, would you like some?"

The owner of the blacksmith shop looked hopeful: "Your horn bow is gone, do you want to buy a new one? As is the old rule, I buy the rabbit and you buy the bow?"

Zhao Xuan...

You are a real dog!

"My family is poor, farewell."

Seeing that the fat sheep was about to escape, the owner of the blacksmith shop quickly persuaded him to stay: "Don't leave in a hurry. If it doesn't work, you can get it on credit."

As soon as this statement came out, all the waiters in the store paused and craned their necks to watch the show.

I have seen a lot, and the stingy boss is actually willing to let people pay on credit.

This reminded Zhao Xuan.

Yes, if you can’t afford it, you can rent it.

He rolled his eyes and said, "It sounds nice, maybe the debt will be collected the next day."

The owner of the blacksmith shop said cheerfully: "Let's assume that you earn one penny a day. Within ten days, there will be no debt collection."

"What if I can't afford it?"

"If I can't pay it back within half a month, I'll use the bow to pay off the debt, and I'll charge you a penny for the use."

Zhao Xuan nodded: "Okay, give me twenty more iron arrows, let's take them on credit first."

"It's a deal, come here and shoot arrows for me."

(End of this chapter)