Chapter five hundred and sixty fourth martial arts examination
"Even if you don't think about yourself, you still have to think about your wife and children!"
Gu Chengyu was really sincere, even if Zhu Pang asked his father to ask the emperor for a seventh-grade official position!
Zhu Pang called Gu Chengyu, which made his old face turn red. He is not married yet! Where did he get his wife and children?
However, he also knew that Gu Chengyu was right, and his parents often advised him this way.
"If you just want to live a happy life and be a rich and idle man, then just pretend I didn't say anything. Anyway, your family is not short of money, so I believe your eldest brother won't care too much about your mother subsidizing you."
These words made Zhu Pang really blush. Is he so thick-skinned?
"I know, but I really get a headache when I read the book. I am only interested in practicing martial arts." At this moment, Zhu Pang really began to think about his future life.
"If your father begs the emperor for mercy, it shouldn't be difficult to get you a seventh-grade official position."
Although it is unlikely that he will become a second- or third-grade official in the future, he is not in vain after all.
"Be an official? Be a civil servant?" Zhu Pang shook his head like a rattle, he couldn't imagine it.
"Then you like to practice martial arts, why don't you seek a military position? I remember that Prince Qin didn't seek a job as a fourth-rank official?"
Gu Chengyu knew that the reason why Prince Qin was able to obtain the fourth rank was because the Duke of Qin was an idle man, and because these noble families originally relied on meritorious service to get their fortunes, so naturally they had to be in the military to get a position.
If the Duke of Qin has no lord, the Prince of Qin will not only get the title, but also inherit his official position after the Duke of Qin abdicates. This is the right of the Xungui family, but it is limited to military positions.
"How can it be so easy? Prince Qin's situation is special." When Zhu Pang said this, he couldn't help but feel a little envious. That was a fourth-rank official position!
Gu Chengyu took one look at Zhu Pang's expression and realized that Zhu Pang probably wanted to seek a military position.
"Do you really want to find a military career?" Gu Chengyu asked bluntly.
Zhu Pang did not hesitate this time. He nodded affirmatively, "I do have this intention, but my father will not agree. Besides, it is not easy to do it."
"It's not impossible if you really want to. There are always more ways than difficulties!" Gu Chengyu suddenly thought of a way for Zhu Pang to make progress.
"What can I do?" Zhu Pang quickly sat down opposite Gu Chengyu and looked at Gu Chengyu with bright eyes.
"Aren't there still martial arts exams? If you take part in the martial arts exams, won't you be able to get a military position in an honest and fair manner?"
In fact, Gu Chengyu thinks this method is good. If he can get the first prize in martial arts and be directly awarded a third-grade military officer, it will be a step to the sky.
Thinking of this, even he himself became envious. It was a pity that the Dayan Dynasty valued civility over military affairs, and the status of civil servants was higher.
"Martial arts?" Zhu Pang was surprised. He had never thought about it before.
First, his father would not allow it, as his father had always looked down upon military attachés. Second, the martial arts examination was just like the imperial examination for literati, in which thousands of troops had to cross a single-plank bridge.
There were many children's examinations, provincial examinations, general examinations, and palace examinations. It was really difficult for Zhu Pang to pass five passes and kill six generals.
And even if the internal literary test is not strict, you still have to read the martial arts scriptures, right? There are as many as seven martial arts scriptures!
"What? You think it's impossible for you to pass the martial arts exam?" Gu Chengyu smiled. In fact, he felt that Zhu Pang was really good at martial arts.
In terms of martial arts, his accuracy in horseback riding and archery is average, and he is much inferior to him.
The sword dance is pretty good, and I can do it in a decent manner, but the heavy boulder lifting is a bit difficult.
Zhu Pang scratched his head and said with some embarrassment: "That's not true. My father didn't let me learn before, and I didn't dare to practice too blatantly for fear that my father would be unhappy. Therefore, I didn't practice very frequently, and I didn't even care.
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Gu Chengyu knew that Zhu Pang would be lazy, so he probably would only come back as a martial arts scholar. This was all flattering.
Gu Chengyu spread his hands helplessly, "Let's not talk about whether your father agrees or not, but you don't care about it yourself and haven't practiced well at all. I think the martial arts test should be forgotten, I'm afraid you won't even be a scholar!"
Zhu Pang blushed, "Isn't that because I didn't practice well before? If my father agrees, I will definitely practice hard. Not to mention the martial arts champion, it is not impossible to become a martial arts scholar!"
"With your current appearance, your father will definitely not agree. You can't even pass the examination to become a scholar. Can your father believe you?"
Gu Chengyu just wanted to roll his eyes, it was really out of tune. With Zhu Pang's cynical look, could Zhu Kui allow him to take the martial arts examination?
Zhu Pang is the third son in the family, and his father does not have high requirements for him. If he can get an official position, his father will not keep pushing him to make progress.
But Zhu Pang was too lazy and kept getting by, so how could his father rest assured and let Zhu Pang do the hard work on his own?
He believed that as long as Zhu Pang made up his mind and showed his father some achievements, Zhu Kui would not be tempted?
"Then I will definitely practice hard when I go back this time. I want to participate in the martial arts competition."
Gu Chengyu could see the seriousness in Zhu Pang's eyes, maybe he had found his position in life. At this point, he was no longer confused.
"This is your choice. Have you thought about it? There are not many opportunities to start over in life."
Gu Chengyu didn't want Zhu Pang to decide the direction of his life in a hurry because he was trying to escape from his current predicament.
"Of course! It's just that I definitely won't be able to pass the martial arts exam this year. I'll have to wait until three years later."
After talking to Gu Chengyu today, Zhu Pang felt that the fog in front of his eyes had been cleared, allowing him to see the road ahead clearly.
"It's just my father." Zhu Pang was a little worried. Would his father be embarrassed because he went to practice martial arts?
"Then you must get Mr. Zhu's consent and try your best to convince him. No one can help you with this."
Gu Chengyu will not help persuade Zhu Kui, because this is the first step of the test for Zhu Pang.
Zhu Pang took a deep breath and said, "I know! All I can say is try your best."
Gu Chengyu and Zhu Pang looked so solemn, feeling that this boy was quite afraid of his father.
"Does Mrs. Zhu object to your martial arts practice?" Gu Chengyu said with a smile in her eyes.
"I'm not too opposed to it, but my mother will definitely not let me go to the border."
As Zhu Pang said, his eyes suddenly lit up. Wu Jinshi didn't have to go to the border. He didn't dare to think that if he could be among the top ten in the first class, he could still stay in the palace and become the emperor's close bodyguard.
But it’s quite difficult! If you fall behind in the ranking, you may have to go to the border to guard the border. There are too many variables, how can your mother be willing to do it?
He understood what Gu Chengyu meant, which was to get his mother's consent first. With his father, as long as he worked slowly, there would always be a chance.
"You are so bad." Zhu Pang's eyes were bright, and his big almond eyes were full of smiles.
Gu Chengyu happened to pick up the tea bowl and was about to take a sip. After listening to Zhu Pang's words, he almost spilled the tea soup in the tea bowl.