The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yan Chengjin glanced at Zhen Temur, who was a head taller than him and had arm strength that was not comparable to that of ordinary people.

Although the censors in the Hanyuan were also good at swordsmanship and archery, they were just show-offs after all.

It was unwise to bet on the price of war horses.

Your Majesty is the emperor's decree. Once the price of war horses is raised to thirty taels, I am afraid that this price can only be changed after the death of Emperor Hongzhi.

Baiyaji's seemingly impulsive request was actually scheming.

"We are just competing, why do we have to bet on the price of horses?"

Zhen Temur and Baiyaji turned their heads and saw an official behind the pillar, covering half of his face, so they could not see clearly.

"Who are you and can represent the Ming Dynasty?"

The voice did not speak again, and then Baiyaji looked at Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi remained silent and looked at the two of them calmly.

These two yellow-haired boys were like Zhu Houzhao. Even if Shanba came in person, he would not dare to make such a scene in the court.

Liu Jian said: "The competition will go on, and the price of horses will not be raised."

What does your Majesty mean? He has been an official in the court for more than ten years and he already knows it clearly.

Yang Yiqing's suppression of horse prices is of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty.

If Hami and other countries want silk, they have to exchange war horses. There are many small countries in the Western Regions. If Hami does not exchange, other vassal states will exchange.

And the Ming Dynasty can produce silk the most.

Nowadays, war horses are still scarce.

Most of the war horses raised in the northwest were transferred to Yansui to build the Great Wall and pull huge wood and stones.

The nine borders are temporarily stable, so the demand for war horses can still be met.

If we fight with the Tatars, no matter how many war horses we have, they will not be enough.

The war horses raised by Hami and Tubo are no less than those of the Tatars.

"Hami and Tubo are not in harmony. You two go to Beijing together. Is it the intention of King Zhongshun and Ahem Khan?" Emperor Hongzhi said.

Whether the price is raised or not, these two people will challenge each other.

The two of them alone would not have such courage. It must be that Ahem Khan and Shaanba discussed and asked them to come.

It just so happened that the Ming Dynasty was becoming stronger and stronger, but the Western Regions were still unaware of it.

Emperor Hongzhi also intended to dampen the prestige of the Western Regions.

Zhen Timur smiled and said, "I dare not, but the Ming Dynasty court has pushed the horse price too low, so we were forced to come.

Your Majesty has made up his mind. I, Zhen Timur, am willing to compete with the Ming Dynasty, and it is worth the trip.

Zhen Timur does not care whether it is a Hanlin or not. Please ask the Ming Dynasty to send the strongest warriors to show respect."

The civil servants in the Hanyuan could not even kill a chicken. When they were reported back to Hami, his reputation was weakened.

The Northwest Silk Road of the Ming Dynasty has been opened, and there is no need for Kanhe. Hami merchants can freely enter and exit the Ming Dynasty border.

The prosperity of the Northwest Silk Road is of great benefit to Hami.

When he went to the Ming Dynasty, his father told him not to offend the Ming Dynasty or weaken Hami's momentum.

The Western Regions are a jungle, and being able to defeat the Ming Dynasty in the capital can boost the morale of Hami.

Qin Hong, the Minister of War, said: "Your Majesty, let the Ministry of War take care of it. How about setting up a parade ground in the courtyard of the Meridian Gate in three days?"

This is out of consideration for the safety of Emperor Hongzhi.

It is safest in the palace, and the courtyard of the Meridian Gate is large enough to accommodate all officials.

No need to travel a long distance to the Beijing Camp Parade Ground in the suburbs of Beijing.

"Just follow Qin Qing's family."

Zhen Temur and Baiya bowed slightly and left the hall.

After they left, Emperor Hongzhi announced the adjournment of the court, and all officials withdrew, but Yan Chengjin, the nine ministers of the six ministries of the cabinet, was left behind.

Yan Chengjin felt that Emperor Hongzhi was a little arrogant.

Even if he did not compete with Zhen Temur, the vassal states would not think that the Ming Dynasty was easy to bully.

But the emperor is always like this, wanting to declare the country's strength and make the vassal states surrender.

"Mr. Yan, I see that your eyes are erratic, but do you have an idea? I want to win!" Emperor Hongzhi's eyes were determined.

Yan Chengjin said: "Since your majesty has decided to select from the Hanyuan.

For the sake of safety, let them compete with Lord Qin first.

If they can pass the first level, they can compete with Lord Mou, which is the second level.

After passing the second level, they can compete with Wang Shouren. If they pass all three levels, they can fight for the Ming Dynasty."

In this way, the seeded players are selected, and it is safe.

Qin Hong was quite dissatisfied. As the Minister of War, he was not as good as Wang Shouren: "It's too complicated. Just pass this level of my official!"

It is a bit complicated, but safe.

Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and others have no objection.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Let Mr. Qin choose, and Yan Chengjin will assist in the selection!"

Such a small matter does not need to trouble the cabinet.

If there is a reliable minister chosen from outside the cabinet, it is Yan Chengjin.

Yan Chengjin wanted to ask Emperor Hongzhi to directly let Wang Shouren go...

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Hanyuan,

The Hanlins were summoned to the courtyard, and Qin Hong said: "If anyone can beat me, they can fight for the court."

The Hanlins were all eager to try. There were few opportunities to show their archery and horsemanship. This time, they could show it to His Majesty.

Yan Chengjin sat aside and sipped his tea.

"Lao Gao, Hanyuan is lively today!" Zhu Houzhao came over happily.

The Zhanshi Mansion is adjacent to Hanyuan. This guy should have just finished his class.

Since Liu Jin was gone, no one has informed Zhu Houzhao, so he didn't know that Zhen Temur and Baiya were about to challenge the court.

The eunuch added a stool for him, right next to Yan Chengjin.

Qin Hong lifted up the hem of his skirt and tucked it under his belt, revealing his red official pants. He looked more capable and looked at Yan Chengjin.

“Let’s get started!”

“Number one, Song Jing.” Yan Chengjin looked at the notebook.

Song Jing learned some Kung Fu from Wang Yue at the Chuanshi Academy, but was knocked down by Qin Hong in just two moves.

Zhu Houzhao stamped his feet in anger: "Come to the East Palace tomorrow, I will teach you in person!"

"Next!"

"Number two, Song Zuxian."

A weak scholar put on a posture that shocked the world and made the gods cry, and moved around Qin Hong.

It was quite like the posture of an old lady in the future.

Qin Hong kicked him and sent him to the corner of the wall.

It can be seen that his attack was much heavier than Song Jing's.

What he hated most was such a pretentious person.

Knowing that he could compete with the real Timur if he won, Zhu Houzhao was happy: "Lao Gao, write me on it."

"Your Highness will not win, the one defending the ring is Wang Shouren." Yan Chengjin said.

Zhu Houzhao was defeated by Wang Shouren, and he felt familiar when he thought of his airtight fist.

Half an hour later, most of the Hanlin scholars in the Hanyuan fell down. The ones who were still standing were the three Hanyuan advisers, who were too old to fight.

"This batch of Hanlin scholars really disappoints me!" Emperor Hongzhi looked at the book, which was full of red crosses.

Li Dongyang said, "Your Majesty, why don't you choose from the Jinyiwei? Commander Mou is qualified for this job."

Mou Bin's martial arts are better than those of the Hanlin scholars, otherwise, he would not have been chosen by Emperor Hongzhi to be the head of the imperial guard.

Emperor Hongzhi was hesitant. Although he chose from the Hanyuan, he had to let Mou Bin go.

At this time, Yan Chengjin bowed slightly and said, "I have a recommendation for someone who may be able to fight for the Ming Dynasty."

This boy recommended someone again.

Emperor Hongzhi was inexplicably expectant: "Who is this person? Tell me."

"Han Wen."

The Minister of Revenue Han Wen was shocked: "Although I can also use the bow and horse, I am far inferior to Lord Qin."

"It's not Lord Han. This person has the same name as Lord Han and is a student of the Imperial Academy."

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