"Wei Tu?" Chen Zhixian stroked the three-inch beard under his chin, pondered for a while, and then ordered the clerk to bring the list of candidates for the martial arts examination to his desk.
Nowadays, the Zheng Dynasty's court has enjoyed 263 years of imperial rule, and the official governance style is corrupt and far inferior to that of the previous dynasty.
Fraud in the imperial examinations occurred frequently in various provinces, prefectures and counties.
It is not limited to Qingshan County.
"But if this Wei Tu's performance is poor, if he finds another reason to shirk it, the risk is still too great..." Chen Zhixian thought to himself as he rummaged through the roster.
Wen Wu is the first.
There is no second place in martial arts.
The martial arts examination is different from the literary examination, and unlike the article examination, the level of the martial arts examination candidates can be clearly understood by even a layman.
The results of the three subjects of skill and bravery, horse shooting, and infantry shooting cannot be faked.
"It turned out to be an A-level grade in stone lifting, and the scores in other subjects were also A-level. Only one of the sword dance subjects had a slightly lower grade, which was a B-level..."
Chen Zhixian looked at Wei Tu's results and was slightly surprised for a moment. Based on Wei Tu's results, he was the favorite to win the championship.
It can be seen that the purpose of the Huang family's gift to him was not to make Wei Tu be selected into the list and qualified to participate in the government examination, but to let him appoint Wei Tu as the martial leader of the county examination.
"Now there are only trials in the outfield and tactics in the infield..."
"Both of them can use some tricks."
Chen Zhixian knocked on the roster on the wooden desk and asked the clerk to call the examiner for this county martial arts "competition test".
…
Afternoon.
The "test" in the outfield begins.
The "competition test" is the only actual combat assessment of the martial arts examination. If you compete in pairs, you will be considered as first-class if you are successfully promoted to the top ten.
As for the comparison of the martial arts skills of the top ten in the county test, we will not make a specific comparison in the county test or the government test. After all, fists and feet have no eyesight. In the county martial arts test, there is no need for the candidates to be seriously injured in the government test.
Except for Wu Kuaishou who is guaranteed to pass the government examination, there is no difference between the other candidates who entered the list.
The second place and the last place are treated the same.
There is no need to distinguish between high and low.
During the Taoist examination, Wu scholars were treated differently, and only then would the rankings be truly determined.
"I hope that in the competition, I won't encounter those martial arts masters who dance swords and armor, otherwise..."
When the examiner began to divide the students into groups and read names, Wei Tu prayed secretly.
Despite all calculations, he had only practiced swordsmanship for less than half a year, and had no actual combat experience during this period.
Therefore, whether it is performing "dance with the sword" or trying actual combat, there is a big gap between him and these wealthy martial arts masters who have been practicing sword skills since childhood.
soon.
The examiner of the "competition test" has sorted out the martial arts masters who will fight Wei Tu.
"I have no impression of this martial artist. It seems that he is not among the first-class ones." Wei Tu glanced at the martial artist, compared it with the list of martial artists in his mind, and thought.
Before the competition begins, vendors at the City God's Temple will buy the scores of each martial artist from the officials and compile them into books for sale.
Among them, there is an assessment of martial arts masters who reach the first level, they are called first-class martial arts masters, and they are the most popular candidates to enter the list.
"Ma Hong, a native of Wangdu Township, please ask the martial arts master to keep his hand."
Soon, Wei Tu and the competing martial artist entered the ring, and the two exchanged names.
However, Ma Hong obviously knew Wei Tu. After Wei Tu stepped onto the ring, his expression changed slightly and he cupped his fists.
"Changming Township Guard Picture."
Wei Tu also cupped his fists and saluted.
After the salute.
The two immediately fought.
Lean less.
After ten moves, Wei Tu forced Ma Hong off the ring and won his first victory.
——The first-level sword dance results are not considered weak. What he is afraid of is only the dozen or so martial arts masters who have achieved the first-level sword dance results.
Next.
There were several more battles.
What slightly surprised Wei Tu was that in every actual battle, the opponents assigned him points by the examiner were the same group of relatively weak martial arts masters.
"Could it be..." After the fifth competition, Wei Tu seemed to have thought of something. He paused on the stone steps of the ring and subconsciously looked at Mr. Huang among the gentry.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
When participating in the county martial arts examination this time, Wei Tu did not reveal his identity to the public except revealing to Huang Zhai that he was a disciple of Shan Wuju.
——He participated in the county martial arts examination and was not confident that he would be the leader. He said that the background of individual martial arts examination was unnecessary.
It can be seen that the examiner did not help Shan Wuju change his opponent based on his personal connections, but that there was someone else helping him behind the scenes.
Being able to influence the examiner of the county martial arts examination and being willing to help him...
His identity is naturally coming out.
Except for Mr. Huang, who recognized him as a relative, no one met these conditions.
"Imperial examination fraud?" Wei Tu frowned.
——It's not that he doesn't mind seeing such dirty things, but he is worried that someone will use it to harm him.
For a powerful martial artist like him, doing small tricks would do more harm than good.
"I have recognized my relationship with Mr. Huang. Even if I did not accept Mr. Huang's solicitation, he should not harm me..."
Thinking of this, Wei Tu shook his head and suppressed these distracting thoughts in his heart.
soon.
Several more competitions began.
Without encountering any of the county martial arts masters, Wei Tu had no pressure at all to win and easily crushed them, ranking among the top ten in the final "competition".
As for these "little moves" discovered by Wei Tu, few of the martial artists present and the people watching noticed them.
After all, Wei Tu's performance before the actual battle was not weak, and he was a popular candidate to be the leader of the martial arts. He could easily win against other martial arts masters.
"Wei Tu?"
Among the top ten, a young man with swollen eyebrows took a deep look at Wei Tu standing next to him, his eyes slightly contemptuous.
Wei Tu tried to cheat and no one else noticed, but he was not one of them.
Because he was afraid of Wei Tu's strength, he kept a close eye on Wei Tu, observing Wei Tu's moves, and wanted to use this to formulate tactics...
Just unexpectedly...
During this period, he saw that Wei Tu might have cheated in the competition.
"Forget it, it's not a good thing for me to make too much noise." Wei Fei shook his head and retracted his gaze from Wei Tu.
Reporting imperial examination fraud.
The targets were not only Wei Tu, but also officials of all sizes in Qingshan County.
He didn't have the guts to do such a thing in the exam.
In addition, even if the report is successful.
His future will be ruined from now on.
Officials protect each other,
It's never been a lie.
…
After the show.
Wei Tu asked Mr. Huang to confirm his guess during the test.
The results were as expected.
During this martial arts competition, Mr. Huang did say hello to Magistrate Chen.
"The county leader seems useless. He only has the function of protecting the road test, but... in fact, when you are an official, the government will see that you are the county leader and will arrange some good military positions for you as appropriate..."
"Furthermore, even if I don't do this, uncle, other gentry will do it for their nephews."
"I'd like to say hello to Magistrate Chen in advance. I just don't want you to get the grades you deserve because you didn't get the bribe... and therefore your whereabouts..."
Chapter completed!