Sishui County, Huaiyin County, martial arts examination center.
Han Xin entered the competition and easily passed the written test, physical fitness test, and weapons test. He was successfully promoted to be a martial arts scholar in the first martial arts examination in Huaiyin County, and he also ranked first.
Han Xin's name suddenly spread throughout Huaiyin.
As soon as he returned home, he saw many people gathered in front of the dilapidated house.
Some were carrying pork, some were carrying eggs, some were carrying corn, some were carrying wine... They all came to congratulate Han Xin.
He also discovered among them the ruffian who once made him suffer the humiliation of his crotch.
The local ruffians quickly knelt down and confessed their mistake to Han Xin.
Han Xin was stunned for a moment, but finally stepped forward to help him up and didn't care about it anymore.
After sending off the congratulatory people, Han Xin's house had a lot more food.
He cooked a bowl of meat, boiled some eggs and corn rice, took a bottle of wine, put it in a bamboo basket and went to worship at his mother's grave.
Due to his poor family background, Han Xin has never paid such a grand tribute to his mother as today.
Han Xin wants to tell his mother under Jiuquan the good news that he has won the first place among Huaiyin martial arts scholars.
In one month, he will take part in the Sishui County Martial Arts Examination.
Dangjun, Changyi County.
Peng Yue also returned home happily. He passed the Wu Xiucai examination in Changyi County and ranked fifth, which was very good.
Many poor brothers who made a living by fishing in the lake also came to congratulate Peng Yue.
Everyone also pooled some money and bought a few banquets to celebrate.
In a simple house in Pei County, Sishui County.
Fan Kuai, on the other hand, drank his wine gloomily, with the same expression on his face as if he were a concubine.
Sitting opposite him was Liu Bang.
"Fan Kuai, actually you did quite well this time and got the 37th place!
Brother, I promise you that if you take the martial arts exam again in three years when you know more Xiaozhuan, you will definitely be able to get the title of Wu Xiucai, Wu Juren, and Wu Jinshi." Liu Bang explained while drinking a small drink and eating dog meat.
But Fan Kuai still looked unhappy.
This time in the martial arts examination, his scores in the physical fitness test and the weapons test were very good, and he was considered excellent. It was because he was dragged down by the writing test that he failed to pass the examination as a martial arts scholar!
Although the weightlifting point of the martial arts subject emphasizes "martial arts", basic writing skills are also required. Otherwise, if you become a military general and can't even understand a military order, what will happen?
After Fan Kuai poured a large bowl of wine into his mouth, he hit his big bearded face with a big-eared melon seed, and cursed angrily:
"Fan Kuai, Fan Kuai, why are you so useless?
You pig head, how come you can't even recognize a few small seal characters?"
"Brother Fan Kuai, stop fighting..." Liu Bang advised.
This Fan Kuai seems to be unintentionally smart. If he starts his head more often, wouldn't he become even stupider?
"The Lord Lieutenant is here!" At this moment, a spirited singing voice came from outside the door.
Liu Bang became energetic, quickly put down his wine glass, wiped his greasy hands on his clothes, and pulled Fan Kuai out to greet him.
A county lieutenant is a high-ranking official, in charge of the county garrison, in charge of public security, and detecting thieves. He has a silver seal and a green ribbon, and his rank is as high as two thousand stones.
The county lieutenant is directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court and can compete with the county governor.
Why are you here, Lord Lieutenant?
Are you here for the Fan Kuai brothers?
Liu Bang was very curious!
Soon, Liu Bang and Fan Kuai saw the county captain, a middle-aged man who looked quite dignified as a superior.
The two of them hurriedly saluted.
When the county lieutenant saw Fan Kuai, who was extremely strong and heroic, he smiled and said, "Are you the Fan Kuai who has achieved the best in physical fitness and weaponry?"
"Sir, I am Fan Kuai. How do you know my results in the physical fitness test and weapon test?" Fan Kuai asked curiously, staring at Tong Ling with his big eyes.
The county captain said: "I am the chief examiner of the martial arts examination in Sishui counties. I have the responsibility of inspecting the martial arts examination situation in various counties and supervising the examination discipline. Today, I went to Peixian County and looked through many examinees' files for the martial arts examination. I found out
Yours. Came here to see it!"
Fan Kuai's physique and bravery astonished the captain.
He has a passion for talent!
"So that's it!"
Fan Kuai said helplessly: "Sir, it's useless to read it. I didn't pass the Wu Scholar examination anyway, so I might as well continue selling my dog meat!"
The lieutenant smiled and said: "Fan Kuai, although you did not pass the martial arts examination, I can let you join the military camp and become my personal guard. Are you willing?"
Fan Kuai was stunned!
Liu Bang quickly pinched Fan Kuai's thigh and said softly: "You idiot, why don't you kneel down and thank the Lord Commander!"
Liu Bang was very smart, and he knew that Fan Kuai would definitely have great potential in the future if he followed the county captain, and he would be no worse than taking the martial arts examination.
When Fan Kuai heard this, he quickly knelt down and said, "I do!"
…
When the civil and military examinations were in full swing, sweet potatoes and potatoes, two high-yielding food crops, were also planted in farmland across the Qin Dynasty.
The common people were skeptical after hearing the government’s propaganda about the two crops!
They have never heard of a grain crop with an output of 30 shi per mu!
But the government allowed planting and provided seeds, so they had no choice but to plant!
Otherwise, you will go to jail!
The imperial court's breeding last year was very successful, with an unprecedented bumper harvest of potatoes and sweet potatoes.
This incident once shocked the court ministers who originally questioned the yield of potatoes and sweet potatoes.
They never dreamed that the two crops given by the Tiandao poster were actually "immortal grain seeds"!
During last year's harvest, Ying Zheng ordered that all potatoes and sweet potatoes be saved as seeds, and ordered the chief officer in charge of this matter to manage the grain seeds carefully. If anything went wrong, the three tribes would be wiped out.
Food is the most important thing for the people.
It can be said that potatoes and sweet potatoes are related to the national destiny of the Qin Dynasty.
Ying Zheng believes that after vigorously promoting the cultivation of potatoes and sweet potatoes in Daqin this year, Daqin will no longer be short of food.
People will not rebel until their bellies are full.
Ying Zheng could also mobilize more troops to open up territory and expand the territory, creating an extremely vast Qin Dynasty.
…
The ice and snow in the Xiongnu and Mongolian counties in the northern border of Great Qin have also quietly melted.
The originally withered and yellow pastures have become green again, and they are full of vitality. Herds of cattle, horses and sheep are leisurely gnawing on the tender green grass on the vast and endless grassland.
After several months of rest, training, and the acquisition of a large number of high-quality Xiongnu horses, the number of Qin cavalry soared to 400,000.
Moreover, these cavalry are all equipped with the Three Treasures of Horses, and their combat effectiveness is astonishing, far beyond what the primitive cavalry of the northern nomads can compete with.
Even though Wang Ben brought back 100,000 cavalry to guard the imperial capital, there were still 300,000 cavalry and numerous infantry stationed in the north.
The army commanded by Wang Jian also began to launch annexation wars against surrounding nomadic countries.
…
Qindu, Xianyang, Tiandao Tower.
Although many major events happened outside and the Qin Empire was turbulent, Chen Qilin still lived a leisurely and contented life.
Ge You was slumped on the sofa, smoking a cigar and watching the new show.
The big black dog crouched not far away, taking advantage of the owner's lack of attention to peek over from time to time, admiring the various actions of the teachers.
[Ding! The system prompts that Ying Zheng has arrived at Tiandao Tower!]
Chen Qilin was slightly startled!
Why are you here at this time? Don't you want to choose a meal?
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