The young man holding the gongs and drums saw Zhang Yutang from a distance. He trotted over happily and bowed to Zhang Yutang: "Congratulations to the young master, congratulations to the young master. The young master is the second best in the liberal arts exam. Young Master."
I’m here to congratulate the young master.”
After Zhang Yutang heard this, even though he knew the result, his face was still full of joy, and he said to Li Yong beside him: "Watch and enjoy!"
"Yes, sir!"
Li Yong bowed to Zhang Yutang, walked forward, took out a silver coin from his sleeve, and handed it over: "Thank you for the reward, Master!"
The young man looked at the white silver, his eyes were dazzling, and he suddenly smiled, and his clear voice resounded: "Thank you for the reward, young master. I wish you a bright future, good promotion, many children, many grandchildren, and many blessings."
life."
Words of auspicious words came out of the young man's mouth like a running account. Several wealthy slaves who came nearby looked at each other and were about to take action, preparing to snatch Zhang Yutang into the mansion.
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"Young master, I am Zhang Junbao, the steward of Mr. Zhang's residence. My lord is the Minister of Rites. I am hereby ordered by my lord to ask you to come to the house and congratulate you for your second place in the high school entrance examination." A powerful slave pushed aside the crowd and stepped over.
Beside Zhang Yutang, a majestic man smiled at Zhang Yutang.
"Mr. Zhang, I was right, are you Zhang Yutang?"
The Hao Nu who followed him suddenly thought that this Yutang was not the unscrupulous scholar that Grand Master Liang mentioned. What was even more frightening was that this man was also the person that General Yunwei must kill.
It is better to wait and see for a while before trying to win over such people.
Hao Nu, who had already spoken, immediately changed his expression when he heard that this person was Zhang Yutang.
Zhang Yutang smiled and said: "I am none other than Zhang Yutang, a scholar from Qiantang!"
"It's really him!"
Hao Nu's heart started to bleed when he opened his mouth. He blamed me for rushing in without asking for details. He only heard that he was the second in the rankings, so he hurried over. Unexpectedly, he found an enemy for the family.
This man has offended Grand Master Liang and General Yunwei. From now on, he will not be able to get along well in the civil and military circles and will have no future at all.
"Mr. Zhang, it suddenly occurred to me that I recognized the wrong person. I still have something to do and I have to do it right away. I'll take my leave!" Zhang Junbao looked a little embarrassed. After all, he was from the family of the Minister of Rites, so he was still a bit thin-skinned. If it were someone else,
He had already walked away without saying a word.
Zhang Yutang smiled faintly: "Please, Butler Zhang, I often admit the wrong people, so it's nothing."
Then he looked around, and as far as he could see, except for some poor people who were applauding him, the rest of the officials and wealthy people were avoiding Zhang Yutang's eyes one by one.
Now Zhang Yutang is a hot potato, and he can't handle it.
Regarding this situation, Zhang Yutang thought for a moment and realized what was going on. The world was just a cold place. However, Zhang Yutang did not feel too sad about this situation. People have the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
This is nothing to be ashamed of.
"Thank you all for coming to congratulate me, but I have to take the martial arts exam today, so I can't entertain you all. Please forgive me. This is a hundred taels of silver, so please feel free to eat in this champion building."
Zhang Yutang took out a hundred taels of silver and handed it to the boss of Zhuangyuan Building, and said with a smile: "Boss, please buy some food. If the money is not enough, wait until I come back to replenish it. Boss, make sure that all the guests from all over the world eat well."
,Happy eating.”
When the ordinary people nearby heard this, their faces were full of joy and they said: "Young Master is kind and virtuous!"
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Yutang led Qing She and Li Yong towards Ha Tian Mansion. They were familiar with the road and quickly arrived at the place where the martial arts examination was taking place.
This martial arts examination is generally divided into two types, one is a display of personal force, and the other is a display of personal strategy.
The display of force mainly includes aspects such as riding and shooting, fighting, strength, etc. The strategy mainly includes military books, tactics, deductions, etc. that are tested.
"Show your sign indicating that you are taking the exam. People who don't have a sign can only watch from outside and are not allowed in."
Outside the door of the martial arts examination, there are guards guarding the door, the rules are strict, and there is a sword hanging on the waist. The cold light shines on people's eyes, and it hurts at a glance.
"Give!"
Zhang Yutang nodded. Li Yong stepped forward and handed over Zhang Yutang's identity plate. The guard in his hand took the plate into the examination room. After making sure that the officer in the examination room compared it correctly, he came over and said, "The identity is correct, you can
Got in."
"Thank you, Brother Bing!"
Zhang Yutang nodded and walked in. He saw that the examination room was in full swing. Many people were opening the doors. Looking around, some were competing in horse riding, some were competing in archery, some were competing in sparring, and some were competing in sparring.
Those competing to lift the cauldron, some are practicing formations
As soon as you enter, there is an atmosphere like an autumn battle on the battlefield. The horses are moving very fast and the bows are as frightened as thunderbolts.
Once again, soldiers and horses were lined up and formed, and the sound of killing was loud.
Compared with the liberal arts exam, here there is more rudeness, heroism, murderous intent, and all-powerful power.
"When I was drunk, I read the sword by burning the lamp. I dreamed of blowing the trumpet company. Eight hundred miles away, my subordinates were burning. The sound of fifty strings rolling outside the Great Wall. The horse was moving so fast. The bow was like a thunderbolt. The strings were frightened. I ended the king's affairs in the world and won his reputation both in life and in life.
Misfortune happens in vain.”
"What a great martial arts test. There are warriors everywhere, and they can swallow up thousands of miles like a tiger."
Looking at the endless examination room, Zhang Yutang felt a lot of pride in his heart. The shouting sound coming from his ears always stirred up the blood deep in his heart, making people's blood boiling along with it.
"To end the king's affairs in the world, to gain fame both in life and in death, pity happens in vain, what a saying, pity happens in vain!"
There were many capable people in the examination room. These people had sharp ears and eyesight. Zhang Yutang whispered softly and still passed this poem into the ears of these warriors and generals. Suddenly, an examiner turned his attention to Zhang Yutang and looked at a scholar.
Zhang Yutang, who was dressed up, smiled happily and said: "You are indeed a scholar. Young man, this is not a place for writing and writing. You should go back to where you came from. I see that you are well-spoken and full of talent. There is no need to stay here with the rest of us."
A rough man earns his life."
"A rough guy can accomplish big things, but a scholar can be nagging and nagging. If he wants to accomplish something, he won't be able to accomplish it in ten years!"
Zhang Yutang walked over with a smile. In one step, he shrunk to an inch, showing off his advanced light body skills. The old general was immediately stunned and said with a smile: "I was mistaken. Zhang Yutang is indeed famous."
There are no false warriors here, no wonder General Yunwei wants to kill you again and again. With an enemy like you around, no one dares to look down upon you."
Zhang Yutang walked up to the old general: "Your Excellency, you are exaggerating. The general is here to take part in the imperial examination. Please give me your permission."
"Okay, since you are here to take the martial arts exam, just follow the rules of the exam room. With me here, no one will play tricks on you."
The old general was so proud that he pointed to a guard beside him and said: "Go and take him to ride a horse. Run a circle around the examination room and show off your most wonderful riding skills. Let me see if you have any
Ability stands out in this big test with so many strong people. You know, this big test is full of talents, dozens of boys came to participate, and they actually defeated many strong soldiers and generals."
"Boy?"
Zhang Yutang secretly remembered the old general's words in his heart and paid careful attention to it. Following the guard, he chose a good horse and rode on it. At the same time, there were fifteen people who chose the horse, and together with Zhang Yutang, there were sixteen people in total.
The examiner in charge of riding skills looked at the candidates who were already sitting on the horses and said: "The martial arts exam is different from others. It's very simple. You don't need to be the best. You can stand out as long as you are better than others. Just like
In our riding test, there are sixteen of you, and only three of you will have the chance to take the test. You don’t need to be very good at riding, as long as you are better at riding than the other thirteen people, you will be able to pass the test."
"I won't say much else. The rules for the current exam are very simple. From here, run around the exam room. The one who comes back to me first will naturally be the winner and can take part in the next exam. The rest will
disuse!"
"Of course, those who are eliminated can also continue to wait for the next round and take multiple re-examinations. Only those who are eliminated will be truly eliminated until the end of the major exam."
"Do you all understand?"
The examiner looked at the sixteen candidates very majestically and said: "If there is anything you don't understand, please raise it quickly. Once the exam starts, handle it according to the exam rules you have already understood. After the exam is over, you must have the courage to bear it."
as a result of."
The sixteen candidates said together: "Sir, we all understand!"
"good!"
The examiner waved his hand and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "Start!" When the voice fell to the ground, the candidates slapped the horse's buttocks and galloped, causing a cloud of dust to fly.
Sixteen figures were like sharp arrows piercing the sky, moving forward crazily, and the sound of horse hooves could be heard on the ground.
Zhang Yutang rode the horse, letting the horse exert its own strength and speed, and followed closely behind. He was about the third place in a leisurely manner.
The candidates at the back glanced at each other, then glanced at Zhang Yutang, their lips moved slightly, and their lips communicated.
"He is Zhang Yutang. We have all heard from people that Mr. Mi, the steward of General Yunwei, sent word that anyone who can prevent Zhang Yutang from passing the exam can work for General Yunwei. This is a good opportunity to rise to prominence.
Here, even if you can pass the exam, you may not be assigned to a good place."
These people nodded, suddenly accelerated, and the horses were like dragons, chasing after them. The horses shrank towards Zhang Yutang, surrounding Zhang Yutang, making it impossible for Zhang Yutang's horses to run.
Zhang Yutang's face turned cold, he looked at the candidates around him and said, "What are you doing? Are you cheating?"
These candidates either bowed their heads in silence, raised cold eyebrows, or looked disdainfully. They still blocked Zhang Yutang's path. The rest, seeing an opportunity, sped up and suddenly moved forward. (Unfinished)
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