I think He Runhanchuang studied hard for more than ten years just to be able to stand out from others one day. Who would have thought that after he entered the officialdom, he realized that he was naive.
There is no one in the court, no matter how hard you try, no one else can see you.
Even if you have a good job, others will steal it from you based on your connections.
He looked at Su Yizhao with deep eyes. In the past, he had particularly disliked these children from aristocratic families, and today he felt that he was an eyesore.
Taking a deep breath, he forced a smile and said, "No need to be polite!"
Afraid that he couldn't help it, he turned around and walked towards Zhang He's class room.
It took a moment for Su Yizhao to hear the other party's reply. Needless to say, the other party must have gritted his teeth when he saw her now.
Alas! It’s better not to say those pretentious and Versailles words. Now she is an eyesore in front of others.
The martial arts examination is relatively simple compared to the civil examination.
There are only three games. The first game tests martial arts, including infantry shooting, flat shooting, carbine, weight-bearing and wrestling, etc.; the second game tests formation, mounted shooting, and the last game tests art of war, astronomy, and geography.
These are the rules specified by Su Yizhao and then submitted to the cabinet for review.
Originally, the cabinet believed that although it was a military examination, one must also understand current policy. Like the literary examination, the first test should be about policy theory.
But Su Yizhao felt that since it was a martial arts examination, it would be enough if he could march and set up formations, and he was good at martial arts, but he was not a civil official.
If it were a policy discussion in the first session, more than half of the people would definitely be cut out.
Some people are born with great strength, and their spears make tigers and tigers fierce. Such talents, even if they cannot become generals, can still fight against the enemy just by relying on their skills.
If such talents are eliminated, wouldn't it be a loss to the imperial court?
What is currently lacking at the border are warlike soldiers, not literate men of letters.
In the end, the emperor thought again and again and felt that Su Yizhao was right to relax the conditions. After all, it was not a civil examination.
In the early morning, before the crescent moon and stars in the sky disappeared, Su Yizhao and a group of officials arrived at the examination room.
The examination room was located outside Jingzhao Mansion. There were a total of 1,437 candidates participating in the martial arts examination this time.
Martial arts requires a large venue, so the venue is open-air.
It happened to be a cold spring at this time, and even though Su Yizhao was wearing a jacket under his official uniform, his hands and feet felt cold.
Fortunately, official uniforms in winter are all trimmed with fur, otherwise the cold wind would blow and I would be shivering from the cold.
When Su Yizhao walked to the viewing stage, he found that the seats were surrounded on three sides by felt cloth, and several bonfire pots were lit next to them.
I have to sigh that it is just right for Su Jinxun to be appointed Minister of Rites.
Seeing that Su Jinxun was already patrolling outside, Su Yizhao saluted in the distance.
The fellow examiners and others on the side had different expressions. Some of them greeted Su Yizhao as soon as they came up and seemed familiar with Su Yizhao.
There is no other way. Who said that a young man from an aristocratic family should be valued by the emperor?
As soon as the time came, the candidates lined up and entered the examination room.
The rules of the exam are very simple, that is, choose one of the weight-bearing and agility tests.
This is the entry level. If you fail to pass these two items, there is no need to take the exam again.
Carrying weight depends on strength, while agility refers to the agility of the body.
There are two stone locks placed outside, each weighing just forty pounds. If you can lift the stone locks at the same time and hold on for a while, you will pass the test.
What makes testing agile is speed.
After ringing the small bell, you quickly run to the finish line. However, this is not a stopwatch, but a pass through obstacles. If you collide with an obstacle, it will only be considered a failure.
These two items are not difficult for those who practice martial arts, but this one can screen out those unqualified candidates who just want to see the world.
Su Yizhao and the others were waiting in the infield. Only those who passed the preliminary examination were qualified to go to the infield.
The waiting time was very boring. Su Yizhao dealt with the flattery of others with a pleasant smile and a friendly and humble attitude, which left a good impression on many officials.
However, she has long been famous, so everyone is not unfamiliar with her.
The previous sea market and the current martial arts examination were all done by Su Yizhao. Who in the court doesn't recognize her now?
"Wow! This man is as powerful as an ox!"
There was a sudden commotion outside. It seemed that someone was shocked by the examinee's strength.
There are 1,437 people. After passing the entrance test in the outfield, I don’t know if 60% can be retained.
In just a quarter of an hour, people were already walking towards the examination room for the preliminary examination one after another.
There you can choose three out of five: rifle shooting, flat shooting, carbine, weight-bearing and wrestling. This is made for different people.
Some people are not very strong, but they are more agile and dexterous. In the future, when they go into battle, they will win with skill.
There is also a manpower as large as an ox, which can defeat ten enemies with one force. No skills are needed. As long as you have brute strength, you can easily control the enemy.
"Haha! You guys can't do it! It's only one hundred and sixty pounds, so it's easy to lift it. Why are you still holding it so hard that your face is all red?"
A strong man with a voice like a bell said to the candidate in front of him who was carrying a stone lock with exposed veins.
Everyone couldn't help but feel angry. There were many people who could lift the 160 pounds, but it was impossible to say it was easy.
"Don't just brag, come and try it!" someone immediately said angrily.
"Quiet! This is an examination room, not a city. No words."
The officer immediately stepped forward to scold him, and then asked everyone to line up and come up one by one to try.
Su Yizhao and the others had noticed the movement here and started talking about it.
A concubine named Li Han said loudly: "I know this person well, he has been performing in the market before. For example, he can break a big stone on the chest or lift a strong man with one hand.
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"Oh? Then this person must be extremely powerful, right? I don't know how strong he is?"
A fellow examiner, Tan Junhao, immediately became interested. He was the head of the Ministry of War, a sixth-rank official, and a member of the Military Selection and Cleaning Department of the Ministry of War.
"He will definitely come over later, why don't we wait and see?" Li Han said with a smile.
Everyone couldn't help but look forward to this person, and they also had the mentality of watching the excitement.
Since ancient times, literati have looked down upon each other. Literati have a high regard for themselves and look down on other literati! Let alone military commanders.
Emphasis on literature over military affairs is something that has happened in all dynasties. When the literati gossiped in the court, the generals would go through life and death on the battlefield.
They looked down upon those warriors without official positions even more, and they could not hide their contempt.
Although Su Yizhao thinks that the military position is important, he will not say too much. After all, it has always been like this. It is more difficult for them to change this view than to climb to the sky.
She was making plans in her mind. After all, she had already gotten to know all the famous warriors before the martial arts competition.
The strong man just now is named Sun Shan, and he has just passed the weak crown this year. He is tall and strong, and has a lot of strength.
It is said that when he was young, he practiced martial arts with his bodyguard, and he was very loyal, but he was a little free and easy, and often offended others.