Landlord of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 442 Martial Arts (10)

He didn't go out for more than half a month, and suddenly he heard the martial arts start. Xu Qing didn't know that Xu Shiji had returned from the north, and he was also the Minister of the Ministry of War.On the day of the martial arts exam, Xu Qing took Wei Xian and several bodyguards to the largest school ground in the Forbidden Garden. Out of 8000 people, only 300 were selected. Xu Shiji decided to reduce the number to 3000 in the first round.

Since it is martial arts, it is a test of force. It is more difficult to measure the outcome of a sword and gun competition, but archery can be compared.Moreover, the comprehensive quality proposed by Xu Qing is relatively easy to measure.Therefore, Xu Shiji discussed with Xu Qing and others, and decided that Xu Qing and Xu Zhen led a group of warriors to pass the first pass.

The first test is to at least screen out those who can't carry their shoulders or hands. Xu Qing took the three subjects of weight-bearing, weight-bearing running, and weight-bearing climbing.Those who meet these conditions can save their lives in the army, and then become other things.In addition, Xu Shiji asked Xu Qing to be a member of the Appearance Association, and he had to choose "the one with a majestic torso as the general". If he is not good-looking, don't.

And the second pass is not a screening, but a diversion, which divides those who participate in the martial arts into two aspects: civil generals and military generals.Literary generals can speak and write, especially those who are proficient in military strategies such as Sun Wu's Art of War.Military generals, those who are relatively weak in culture, are all sent to the generals' side.Lawyer Pei and Luo Tong are in charge of this.

In the first exam, all 8000 people must be selected.The second time did not know how many people it would take, so after the first and second exams, Xu Shiji set a time limit of three days.The first and second rounds were held at the same time, and those who passed the physical fitness immediately took part in the elementary written test, which was divided into civil and martial arts.After all the exams are over, the third level of screening will start.

At the third pass, the generals will be diverted again, and the horses will shoot first.The horse shoots two rounds, six arrows in each round, and the arrow is qualified.A total of nine arrows are shot on foot, and those who hit five arrows are qualified.This setting is actually meaningful.On the battlefield, when the cavalry shoots arrows in a sprint, experience tells Xu Shiji and these veterans that they can shoot up to six arrows, but generally they can sprint twice.The cavalry's bows and arrows are not accurate, but they are more powerful. If you hit three arrows with twelve arrows, you can deal a greater blow to the enemy.This condition is not very high, but infantry can shoot at most nine arrows before close combat, and hitting five arrows is also a relatively large amount of damage.

For those assigned to Wen, Xu Shiji had to further examine their strategies and strategies. Xu Shiji was a man who had published books.The Six Books of Wu Jing must be able to recite silently.

The selected ones will enter the next round, and the unsuccessful ones don't need to be depressed, they can continue to go to Xu Qing's place.Xu Qing was responsible for selecting other people with extraordinary abilities. To put it bluntly, Xu Qing was asked to pick up trash.Because of the next thing, Xu Qing can't do any of them, because the infield is more powerful.

The first three subjects, called outfield, try to screen out 5000 people.After the outfield competition, basically five or six days have passed, and then the infield competition.There are also three items in the infield, which is a test of skill and bravery, and the three items in the outfield are a test of comprehensive quality.The three items in the infield are pulling a hard bow, dancing a big knife, and holding a stone.

To draw a hard bow at the head, there are eight, ten, and twelve strengths on the court. The three pulls need to be pulled twenty, fifteen, and eight times respectively.But there are also bows with more than [-] strengths, which are selected by the martial arts contestants themselves, and they must be drawn at least three times to pass.Of course, the more you pull, the examiner will judge excellent and outstanding.

The second event is the big sword dance. There are three types of big swords: 120 catties, 120 catties, and [-] catties.The knife number is optional, and it is passed once it is completed. [-] catties are qualified, [-] catties and [-] catties are excellent and outstanding respectively.

The third item is to move the stone.A stone specially prepared for the examination, rectangular, with a groove on each side, but not deep enough for a person to grasp.There are also three types: 250 jin, [-] jin, and [-] jin. What Xu Qing tested in the first test was only [-] jin.Moving the stone is not finished just by picking it up. You have to hold it in your hand for three breaths, then turn it forward, show the bottom of the stone to the examiner, and then turn it left and right to show the bottom of the stone to the examiner. This action is called " Offer a seal".

Candidates must have one of the three items of hard bow, broadsword, and stone to pass the test, or they can be excellent in all three.Those who are all three qualified will be directly incorporated into Xu Qing's army, and Xu Qing will pick up the trash for the rest.In this martial arts, the qualifying line was set according to the level of ordinary soldiers in the army.Since it is the selection of generals, ordinary soldiers can do it, and the generals must be at least excellent.

When this step is completed, Xu Shiji estimates that there are only a thousand or a few hundred people left.Then let's have a ring competition, you can use carbine, wrestling, etc. to reduce the number of people by 300, and everyone will invite the emperor to sit in a row and share the results. The key is to choose the champion.

The dragon gate beats the drum, the generals stand in line, the imperial decree is read out, and the candidates enter the entrance.With the mood of serving the country and the desire to get promoted and get rich, people from all over the world came.

After a while of etiquette and etiquette, Xu Qing sat on the stage, and ten teenagers stood in front of Xu Qing, checking the household registrations of these people separately, and checking whether these people were themselves, and whether they were impersonators.Xu Qing can also see clearly here, and there is nothing really too long to be seen.

On Xu Qing's left is a school field with ten stones and ten people watching there.Each stone weighs one hundred catties, and it is qualified if it can be picked up.On the right side, ten high walls were built, with stairs, and people needed to hold guns, shields, and carry thirty catties of things on their backs.Those who climbed up within the specified time and those who failed to climb up were eliminated.Behind Xu Qing, there are ten more people, and there is also a runway surrounded by fences, which can run ten people at a time.During the time of dripping water, those who carry fifty catties on their backs and fail to arrive on time will be considered eliminated.

For the three items, there is a chance to make up the exam, but they have to go outside and have another round.

On the martial arts arena, Xu Qing can see all the competition scenes at a glance, and no one can cheat.In addition, there is Xu Zhen patrolling below, or leading soldiers to frighten the people waiting outside.

Those who passed the three items will be led by Wei Xian in a group of ten to thank Xu Qing.Xu Qing also nodded and said something nice.Xu Qing was happy at first, after all, was it bragging and acting in circles, but there are a total of 8000 people, and Xu Qing has a high pass rate in these three projects, so he has to say good things repeatedly.Xu Qing felt that it was boring, and thought about it later, and asked Wei Xian to gather a few more people, and come in groups of twenty to thank him.

"Why are people coming again so soon? Cough..." Xu Qing put down the ice cubes and sugar water in his hand, glanced at the people below, and said to himself, what a coincidence, isn't this an acquaintance!The three meat-eating pancakes, and the gentleman in brocade clothes, Xu Qing smiled and said: "Haha, raise your heads and let me see this handsome young man!"

"you!"

"what?"

"How are you?"

Three surprised faces and one panicked face appeared in the crowd.But when he saw the three meat-eating pancakes, he immediately stepped forward and said: "I don't know the true face of the general, and I was so rude that day, I ask the general to come down!"

Xu Qing waved his hands and said: "It's okay, it's fate to meet each other. You two should practice martial arts diligently. If you pass high school, you will be rich and promoted, and you will be officials in the same dynasty as this general."

The three of them couldn't help being overjoyed. With Xu Qing's words, not to mention that they could get extra points, but the examiners in the future will not underestimate their humble status.I bowed three times at the moment, thanking Xu Qing for his "teaching grace".The young man in brocade clothes was already sweating profusely, he only thought about how forgetful Mr. Xu Qing was, and he had already forgotten about him.Xu Qing is not a person with a small belly, nor is he the kind of person with a big belly. Xu Qing can't forget what happened that day so quickly.

Young Master Jin Yi was muttering, Xu Qing unconsciously walked up to him and said, "Young Master, do we know each other very well?"

Young Master Jin Yi hurriedly bowed down and said, "Late birth, late birth..."

"Hey, don't be afraid, I won't care about what happened that day." Xu Qing said with a smile: "You should take the exam with peace of mind. If you pass the exam, you will still be promoted. However, if you fail the exam, I will ridicule you You."

Xu Qing's words had the meaning of beating, which meant to give him some refreshment, but there was no malice, and it was just to encourage him to continue to improve.That young man in Jinyi also let go of half of his heart, while the other half was wondering if Xu Qing would say one thing and do another.

Xu Qing waved his hand, and this group of people passed by.Wei Xian immediately brought another group of people up. As usual, every time a group of people came up, Wei Xian would hand over a roster with household registration and background information written on it. If Xu Qing was interested, he could ask casually.

But when the roster of this group of people was delivered to Xu Qing, a red circle was seen on it.That day the eunuch delivered the memorial to Xu Qing, and Xu Qing asked Wei Xian to sort out some problematic ones.The one circled in red in Xu Qing's hand is very close to Chang'an, but it happened to be late in the report.It's not that these people couldn't come early, but they came, but they were flirting outside.

Xu Qing smiled and sat down, I was so busy with this martial arts matter that my hair was split, you are lucky, you dare to procrastinate and enjoy the blessing.When the group of people came up, Xu Qing called out a name, and one of them came out and bowed in front of Xu Qing: "Wansheng pays homage to Xuan Pinghou."

"You live in Lanshan, ten miles away from Chang'an, why did you come later than the candidates from South Vietnam?" Xu Qing asked solemnly: "There is an order from the imperial court that after the tributes are selected, they must leave within five days. Your Majesty An imperial decree was also promulgated that all those who enter Chang'an will live in the barracks. Did you not see the notice, or did you turn a blind eye and break the law knowingly?"

The man calmly said to Xu Qing: "Xuan Pinghou, Wansheng is the son of Lanshanhou, and please Xuanpinghou look at Lanshanhou's face and let Wansheng pass."

At this time, the other martial arts students also looked at Xu Qing.Xu Qing scolded an idiot in his heart, stood up and said seriously: "Lan Shanhou himself did not dare to violate the imperial decree, but you dared to break the law. Well, then I will teach my son for Lan Shanhou! Come on, pull him out, Twenty army sticks beat him to pieces!"

The man was terrified and shouted: "How dare you!"

(End of this chapter)