I am the carpenter king

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Flags are flying, horseshoes are roaring, and there are many swords and guns. It is just like the saying that people are like tigers and horses are like dragons.This is the military training ground three miles away from the capital, where the three major battalions train their horses on weekdays, but today it is very different.

The outermost layer is the military horses of the Wucheng Bingmasi, then the military horses of the three major battalions, and the innermost is the emperor's army headed by Jin Yiwei.Surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside, ordinary people don't say that they are close to here, even if they come to take a look, some people will come forward to ask.

Even so, there are still countless people stopping in a place very far away from here. Everyone stretched their necks to look inside, with excited smiles on their faces.Everyone knows that the palace test for martial arts will be held here today, which is the first time since the Ming Dynasty opened.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, although martial arts have existed, they will be held every three years.However, it is too far away from Wenju, and the status is not the same, and because there is no palace examination, the famous Wu champion in history has lost his fate with this dynasty.

But today is different. The Wu Zhuangyuan, who has been making a lot of noise for a long time, is probably about to appear here.Emperor Tianqi's reformation of martial arts, although the imperial decree was very simple, but when it was actually implemented, most people were not optimistic about it.At this time, Emperor Tianqi was sitting on the general platform, surrounded by imperial guards in the palace, officials from the six ministries on both sides, and many hereditary nobles.

Everyone was talking about something in whispers, some people had happy faces, and some people's faces were full of sorrow.However, most of the happy faces are hereditary nobles, while most of the worried faces are civil servants.

Seeing everyone's expressions in his eyes, the corners of Emperor Tianqi's mouth curled up slightly, which was the effect he wanted.The status of military generals in the Ming Dynasty was low, and it was very difficult to change this situation. The most fundamental thing was to change the status of military figures first.The biggest gap in status.That is the gap between martial arts and literary exams. What Emperor Tianqi is doing now is to let the Ming Dynasty have a martial arts champion.

"Your Majesty, it's almost time!" Wang Chengen came to Emperor Tianqi's side, bowed respectfully, and said with a smile on his face.

Looking up at the sky, Emperor Tianqi turned his gaze to Sun Shenxing, Minister of Rites.She smiled and said, "Sun Aiqing, it's almost time, can we start now?"

Although it was a questioning tone, but there was a strong sense of unquestionability in his attitude, Sun Shenxing immediately sighed in his heart.No minister in the court knew what Emperor Tianqi wanted to do, and there were a lot of people who stood up to oppose it, but the effect was not obvious.

Sun Shenxing also understood the reason. First, it was because of Emperor Tianqi's insistence.Many officials don't say anything.Secondly, because of the hereditary nobles in the court, these people stood up this time.The previous party struggles had nothing to do with these nobles. No matter who had the upper hand, no one would be foolish enough to offend this group of people.

The small crimes are nothing to them, and the big ones are just scratching the itch. Nothing can cure their crimes except rebellion.But when it comes to rebellion, the Ming Dynasty has been established for 200 years, and these nobles are very honest.Once you pick them up.That's amazing, more than 200 years of development.These people are a very large group.

Sun Shenxing was really helpless. If he wanted to report illness at this time, he probably wouldn't have to be an official anymore.In the past, he could have used this trick to frighten the emperor, but now he is alone and alone!

The forces in the court are intricate, but Sun Chengzong can influence Emperor Tianqi's decision-making.But people are not in the capital.Even if Sun Chengzong was in the capital, he might still agree with Emperor Tianqi's decision. After all, Sun Chengzong was engaged in restructuring in Liaodong.

As for the other ministers in the court, there is no shortage of you, and there is a lot of you missing.You're gone and someone else is waiting to do it.It is estimated that it is very difficult for hundreds of people to plead for Kou Que's life at the Wuwu Gate.If someone organizes it, I don't know how many people can be mobilized.In fact, Sun Shenxing knew in his heart that there are many similarities between the current Emperor Tianqi and the Emperor Hongzhi back then.If Kou Que really came to ask for his order, maybe Emperor Tianqi could be beaten out like Emperor Hongzhi.

Although the great etiquette of that year has passed for many years, the civil servants knew it in their hearts, and finally the civil servants compromised.Emperor Apocalypse is an emperor who can kill people. He has been on the throne for less than two years, but how many people have been killed?

"Lord Sun, what are you thinking? The emperor is calling you!" Sun Shenxing stood there thinking about the matter for a while, and suddenly felt someone tugging on his sleeve, and turned around to look.

Sun Shenxing narrowed his eyes when he saw Han Guangji, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, his subordinate.This Han Guangji is not a simple person. Although he is quite respectful to him on weekdays, Sun Shenxing also understands that if anyone wants to go down by himself, it is probably this Han Guangji.

"Master Han, what's the matter calling me?" Sun Shenxing asked slowly after taking a deep look at Han Guangji.

Han Guangji didn't dare to underestimate Sun Shenxing. Anyone who wanted to treat him as old and blind would be blind.Arching his hands at Sun Shenxing, Han Guangji reminded in a soft voice with a kind smile on his face: "My lord!" He said like a wink from Emperor Tianqi.

"Sun Aiqing, can't you hear what I'm talking about? Is my voice too low?" As soon as Emperor Tianqi said the words, the surroundings immediately fell silent. Although the school grounds were still full of noise, this place seemed to be another world.

Quickly took two steps and stepped out of the crowd, lifted his clothes and knelt down on the ground, Sun Shenxing said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I am old and dim-sighted. I really deserve death. Please forgive me!"

Gently waving his hand, Emperor Tianqi stared at Sun Shenxing, and said with a serious face: "Get up and talk! I don't mean to blame you. It's almost time, and Aiqing brought someone to announce the decree!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Sun Shenxing quickly stood up and went down respectfully to prepare.

After a short time, the teaching field became quiet. Although there were tens of thousands of people, no one spoke.The wind blows the banner and makes a sound, and then there is the neighing of war horses, everyone is waiting.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict!" Sun Shenxing unfolded the imperial edict and began to read it, but his voice was not loud, and the spread was not far away.

At this time, everyone knelt on the ground, and when Sun Shenxing started to read the imperial decree, the big Han general who had already been arranged on the side also shouted.The sound immediately spread to the entire teaching field, and everyone's faces were surprised for a while.

"Since I ascended the throne, I have been close to the people and diligent in government, and the peace of the world is due to heaven's mercy. However, the border rivers are restless, and the people in the border areas are in dire straits. Every time I hear about it, I feel pity for my life. It cannot be neglected. The selection of good generals for the border gates demonstrates the imperial court's emphasis on military preparations. From this year onwards, military examinations will be added. It is the same as the Wenju. The top three are selected for the first class. The first name is the champion of the military. Three days for the official! Wang Er, wait for it, do things with sincerity, and don’t let me down, I admire this!" After Sun Shenxing finished reading, he held the imperial decree in his hands and held it up high.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" A tsunami-like shout suddenly sounded from below, and countless people shouted with their necks swollen red, many of whom had shed tears.

In this era, Guangzong Yaozu is the deepest brand in everyone's heart, and being the number one scholar in the exam is a great symbol of Guangzong Yaozu.Although there used to be the first in martial arts, but it was not called the champion of martial arts, and now the Emperor Tianqi is honored as the champion of martial arts, the gold content in it is really too high.

A large number of people are concerned about another thing, that is, the military champion will be awarded the official position of deputy commander-in-chief, which is an official position guarded by one party.Emperor Tianqi's reward was not insignificant, and everyone's hearts were boiling. Once they passed the examination of the champion of martial arts, it would be a real leap into the dragon's gate.

"Your Majesty, things here are almost done, it's time to go back to the palace!" Seeing the noisy crowd, Wang Chengen came to Emperor Tianqi's side respectfully, with a hint of worry on his face.

Ignoring Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi looked at Xiong Wencan, Minister of the Ministry of War, and asked in a deep voice: "Xiong Aiqing, how much did the Wu Jinshi take this time?"

"Back to the emperor, this year's Wu Jinshi has married a total of sixty!" Xiong Wencan's heart was also pounding, afraid that Emperor Tianqi would ask something in detail.After all, the martial arts in the past were fooled by everyone. This year, Emperor Tianqi has his eyes on him, so the level cannot be too low.

These sixty people were selected by Xiong Wencan, and some of them didn't even plan to take the exam, so the Ministry of War sent a note directly.If the emperor gets to the bottom of it, it will be quite troublesome.

Nodding his head slowly, Emperor Tianqi didn't say anything, and he naturally knew about these things.Emperor Apocalypse didn't want to change anything through a single military exercise. This is a long process that needs to be done bit by bit.As long as the champion of martial arts is selected this time and the imperial court gives him fame and fortune, Emperor Tianqi believes that the martial arts in three years' time will definitely be many times grander than this time.The number of participants will be more, and the level will be higher. Martial arts will definitely send many generals to the Ming Dynasty.

With such a foundation, I can do the next thing easily. If I want to change this country, I have to do it bit by bit.

"Xiong Aiqing, among the sixty Wu Jinshi this time, three are in the first class, thirty in the second class, and the rest are all top three. I will personally decide the top three of the first class and the top seven of the second class. , I want to conduct a palace test, this matter cannot be sloppy!" Emperor Tianqi stared at Xiong Wencan, and said in a very stern tone.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I understand!" Xiong Wencan replied respectfully, saluting the Emperor.Like many people, Xiong Wencan was conflicted in his heart. He naturally understood the benefits of Emperor Tianqi's doing so, but he was a civil servant, a civil servant who loved military affairs. (To be continued..)