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After hearing Xiong Tingbi's words, Emperor Tianqi's face suddenly showed joy. This matter can be said to be the thing he cares about the most.It is good to have news now, after pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi ordered: "Let Qin Tianjian calculate a date, and I will hold the Martial Palace Examination!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! This servant will deliver the decree later!" Wang Chengen saluted respectfully, with a flattering smile on his face.

Slowly nodded, Emperor Tianqi looked at Xiong Wencan at one side again, and said in a deep voice: "Although he is the champion of martial arts in the palace examination, after all, the official department controls the official hats of officials all over the world, and the official hats of these martial champions are even more They will take care of it. Go find Zhou Jiamo, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and don't let him hide away!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xiong Wencan was taken aback for a moment, and had no choice but to reply respectfully. As for other things, he was inconvenient and unable to say.

"That's it! Is there anything else?" Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi asked blankly, obviously preparing to issue an order to evict guests.

Xiong Wencan was slightly taken aback, but he finished his business, saluted Emperor Tianqi, and said respectfully: "Your Excellency, leave!" After saying that, he saluted Emperor Tianqi and retreated respectfully.

Only Emperor Tianqi and Lu Xiangsheng were left in the hall. As for the team of eunuchs headed by Wang Chengen, they were directly ignored.

"Come here, give Lu Aiqing a seat!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile, and ordered Wang Chengen on the side.

Wang Chengen, who was standing on the side, was taken aback, not to mention Lu Xiangsheng in the center of the hall.As a Hanlin editor of the seventh rank, although his status in the court is very special, it is far from being given a seat in front of the emperor.

Wang Chengen couldn't help taking a look at Lu Xiangsheng. He really didn't know what this young man was capable of. Why did the emperor value him so much?But he can only think about these things in his heart.He absolutely didn't dare to say it, didn't dare to delay even a bit, he turned around and went to the back.

Sitting on the brocade pier that Wang Chengen moved, Lu Xiangsheng felt a little uncomfortable, with an uncomfortable expression on his face.Looking helplessly at Emperor Tianqi, his lips trembled but he didn't say anything.

"What? My seat is not comfortable?" He looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile.Emperor Tianqi said playfully.

"Your majesty has disgraced my minister, and I am really sincere and terrified!" Lu Xiangsheng had a helpless expression on his face, and the military officer on his face was almost wrinkled together, and there was a hint of pleading in his tone of voice.

Smiling and waving his hands, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Jiandou doesn't have to be like this. I didn't treat you as an outsider. If you worship Mr. Sun's sect, we are the same sect. Don't be cautious in front of me. I have already inspected your people. Character and ability. I will not agree with you worshiping Mr. Sun. Now I can conclude that you are a rare talent, and Lu Aiqing is looking at you in the spirit of heaven, watching you avenge him!"

"Your Majesty!" Looking at Emperor Tianqi quite emotionally, Lu Xiangsheng's eye circles were a little red, and the feeling of dying for his confidant suddenly rose in his heart.Learn the art of literature and martial arts, goods and the emperor's family, I can have such a master in my life.You can let go and do it!

Smiling and nodding, Emperor Tianqi pondered for a moment.Said: "Jiandou, I know you are both civil and military, are you interested in going to the martial arts exam? If you can get the double champion of civil and military, then you will be a legend of the Ming Dynasty!"

Originally, Lu Xiangsheng would be very happy, but unexpectedly, he didn't say anything, but there was a trace of worry on his face.It seems that there is something to say.Just still hesitating.

Emperor Tianqi was taken aback for a moment, then his expression suddenly became serious, and he said, "Jiandou, just say what you have to say, there is no need to hide it from me!"

Stand up slowly.Lu Xiangsheng lifted up his clothes and knelt down on the ground, and said in a respectful tone: "It is the blessing of the humble minister that the emperor thinks highly of me. I know that there are reasons for my father, Mr. Sun, and even more the reason why the emperor thinks highly of me." However, I hope that the emperor does not need to care too much about the minister. As the saying goes, if a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. Although the minister is not afraid, it is too annoying. The minister just wants to do something for the Ming Dynasty and be loyal to the emperor. Maybe I don't know the heights of heaven and earth, but I have a heartless request, I hope the emperor will agree!"

Looking at Lu Xiangsheng with a sincere face, Emperor Tianqi suddenly felt that his throat was blocked by something, nodded vigorously, and said: "Although Aiqing speaks, I'm listening!"

"Your majesty, I hope that the emperor will not use Chaoba on me in the future. I am willing to start little by little. I don't want to give others a handle, and I don't want to cause trouble for the emperor and Mr. Sun. The most important thing is that I don't feel that I can't do it." If you lose to others, you can become famous and make great achievements by relying on your own abilities!" Lu Xiangsheng's demeanor changed completely, his face was a little passionate, even a little frivolous.

Looking at Lu Xiangsheng in surprise, Emperor Tianqi still had such a side, after a moment of surprise, he nodded with a smile.

Seeing this scene, Lu Xiangsheng breathed a sigh of relief. He was shocked by what he said just now, and regretted it after he finished speaking.If the emperor thinks that he is insane, it will be bad, he really doesn't know how to flatter him.But seeing Emperor Tianqi smile, Lu Xiangsheng knew it was all right.

"Ai Qing really surprised me. If someone else said that, I might think that he was trying to gain fame or boast. But I believe in my own vision, and I also believe in Mr. Sun's vision. I look forward to seeing you stand up for the Ming Dynasty. The day when you make meritorious deeds!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng and said with a big smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding. I must do my best and die!" Lu Xiangsheng immediately touched his head to the ground, and said loudly, his voice trembling.

Stepping off the dragon chair and helping Lu Xiangsheng up, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "I originally wanted to keep you in the capital for a while, but it seems that you don't have the intention. So! In a few days, you will be with me in the martial arts examination." Go and see, when this matter is over, I will send you to Liaodong, and you go to Mr. Sun. As for your official position, let Mr. Sun think about it, and tell Mr. Sun what you want to do."

"Thank you, Lord Long En!" Lu Xiangsheng knelt down on the ground again, with a strong look of joy on his face, and said respectfully.

"Okay, you go down! When the day comes, Zhen will send someone to look for you!" Emperor Tianqi waited for Lu Xiangsheng to finish his salute, and then said with a smile.

"Resign!" Lu Xiangsheng bowed his body and retreated, his face full of sorrow and high spirits.

A few days later, on the sixth day of April, Qin Tianjian decided that it was a good day and auspicious.Emperor Tianqi didn't care, so he ordered this day to be the day of the Ming Dynasty's martial arts examination.

Early in the morning, the thirty martial artists who participated in the palace examination were led into the palace. A martial arts arena had been prepared in the Forbidden City, and they were all waiting here.Standing all around are Jin Yiwei, and there are many guards with muskets in their hands, all staring at these thirty people.If anyone commits any wrongdoing, he will definitely be killed on the spot.

After the sun rose, Emperor Tianqi arrived with his ministers, silk umbrellas, a lot of eunuchs and court ladies.

Emperor Tianqi frowned slightly, and there was a person beside him who was yelling, looking extremely excited.None of the civil and military officials around went to see her, but a little boy who followed her smiled shyly from time to time, looking a little embarrassed.

"Can you stop for a while?" Emperor Tianqi looked at his younger sister, and felt a little headache. Why was he so excited when he heard that he was the number one scholar in the martial arts exam?Emperor Tianqi glared at Wang Cheng'en fiercely as he spoke, if he hadn't talked too much, there would be nothing going on now.

Wang Chengen looked aggrieved, seeing Emperor Tianqi kicking himself, he quickly lowered his body.

It seemed that Emperor Tianqi was really angry, Zhu Wanjun immediately became obedient, and followed Emperor Tianqi step by step, looking unusually gentle and virtuous.

Shaking his head helplessly, Emperor Tianqi ignored her, and quickened his pace and walked towards the platform not far away.

Now that Emperor Tianqi has come, the palace examination will naturally begin. After a series of etiquettes, the real examination will begin.

Looking at these thirty people, Emperor Tianqi said to Xiong Wencan, Minister of the Ministry of War beside him, "Xiong Aiqing, what kind of exam are you going to take?"

"Returning to the emperor, because he is the champion of martial arts, he naturally wants to be among the dragons and phoenixes. The assessment is divided into four items, namely bow and arrow, horsemanship, foot combat and riding combat. The same assessment, each time has requirements, If it doesn't meet the standard, just eliminate it!" Xiong Tingbi was naturally confident and reported with a smile on his face. He had thought about these things for a long time, so naturally there would be no mistakes.

Slowly nodded, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Let's do it this time! After all, the preparations are not sufficient. After this assessment, I will formulate a process for the assessment of the champion of martial arts. Wait until the next martial arts exam." , just use it!"

With a sigh of relief, Xiong Wencan wiped the sweat from his forehead, he doesn't care what happens next time, this time it will be fine!He gave a salute to Emperor Tianqi, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, can we start now?"

"Well, let's start!" After thinking for a while, Emperor Tianqi said again: "Give me the roster of these 30 people, I want to see it!"

Xiong Wencan was taken aback, what are you doing looking at the roster?I don't know these people, does the emperor know someone?Shaking his head, to drive away the messy thoughts, Xiong Wencan presented a book to Emperor Tianqi, and said, "This is the roster of these 30 people, and the names and hometowns of these people are recorded on it!"

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi took the roster, stretched out his hand and turned it over.Emperor Tianqi still had some expectations in his heart, and he didn't know if he could see someone he was familiar with.

It seemed that he didn't want to disappoint the Emperor Tianqi, just after opening it, the Emperor Tianqi saw a name.This name is Wu Sangui, his native place is Liaodong, and it is written as the son of Wu Xiang, the general soldier.Seeing this name, Emperor Tianqi was stunned! (to be continued..)