Xiang Zimao nodded: "Third Prince Qin Zhen, I went to the Imperial City with my father two years ago and was lucky enough to see him from a distance."
"Your Majesty, why are you here at the border?"
"This is the first grand competition between the three armies. This third prince should have been ordered to come and supervise the judgment."
"Plausible!"
Lu Changhao and others were whispering to each other.
Mu Bei didn't care, as he only had the essence of the earth in his heart.
More than half an hour passed quickly. At this time, Marquis Yongan stood up and announced the rules of the competition between the three armies.
"There are one thousand contestants, five hundred on each of the two arenas, there will be a melee, and only one person will be left in each arena, and then there will be the finals."
As the words fell, Mu Bei and other registered contestants took the stage one after another.
"Brother Bei, come on!"
Xiang Zimao shouted.
The melee was about to break out. In the ring where Mu Bei was standing, someone attacked him in an instant, with a simple punch but powerful force.
Mu Bei raised his fist to meet him, and with a bang, the opponent was immediately knocked back. His fingers trembled and his fist became unsteady.
With a look of fear on his face, this man instantly sensed how terrifying Mu Bei was, and turned to attack the others.
Mu Bei looked normal and did not take the initiative to attack others. He would only fight back when others attacked him.
There is no need to be too restless in this kind of melee, and this is also an excellent way to preserve your strength.
"clang!"
"boom!"
The sounds of clashing weapons and fists and feet were heard one after another, and one contestant after another was knocked off the stage.
Mu Bei treated the melee as if he were boiling a frog in warm water. When the soldiers on the stage noticed his tyranny, there were only twenty people on the stage.
"Blow him down together first!"
Someone suggested.
The others nodded in unison. They were about the same strength. It was naturally the best strategy to knock down the strongest Mu Bei first.
Having been able to fight until now, these people are naturally not weak. They are all members of the army, with unparalleled energy and blood, and sufficient combat experience.
Some held knives, some waved swords, some showed fists, some swept their legs, some held halberds. In the blink of an eye, Mubei was enveloped in a fierce offensive.
This kind of formation caused many people in the audience to panic.
Mu Beimian didn't change his expression, he turned nine times, dodged like the wind between the attacks of dozens of people, and simply punched one person in the chest.
The man was so powerful that he fell down directly from the ring.
He didn't use Sword Seventy-Two, or even the Heart-breaking Fist, but only used Fengxing Nine Turns and basic fists and kicks to knock each soldier off the ring.
"To be gifted the Taoshu Sword by Lord Chen Bo and achieve great military exploits, this young man is truly extraordinary!"
At the referee's seat, Captain You Chaodao of the cavalry battalion.
"Oh?" The third prince was a little surprised. He looked at Yong'an Marquis and said, "Master Chen is actually willing to transfer the sword given by the general to others?"
Marquis Yong'an nodded: "He is worth it."
"It seems like this young man has a bright future." The third prince glanced at Mu Bei, and then looked at a young man in golden clothes in his mid-twenties on the ring next to him: "However, compared to the young master You Xiaowei, he has a bright future.
It's still a bit worse. I heard that your young master has entered the early stage of Qi nourishing realm?"
You Chao said with a smile: "When I returned to camp yesterday, the general brought back some spirit stones. This kid secretly refined them all, and then he broke through. His current state is not very stable."
"Captain You is too humble. My Highness heard that in yesterday's battle, even you, a colonel who has reached the early stage of Qi cultivation for seven years, could not suppress him."
Youchao smiled bitterly: "I really can't hide anything from His Highness. This brat does have some martial arts talent."
The melee in the arena became even more intense and reached a fever pitch. Mu Bei was able to defeat many with one force, and he was able to sweep everyone away after half a quarter of an hour.
Almost at the same time, the melee in another arena also ended, and a young man in his mid-twenties in golden clothes stood proudly in the center of the arena.
"In the preliminary round, Mu Bei wins and You Hao wins. Let's take a short rest before going to the finals."
Yong'an Hou Dao.
Mu Bei walked down the ring, and Xiang Zimao, Lu Yang and others immediately came up to him.
"Brother Bei, you have to be careful in the finals. I just heard that Na Youhao has already reached the early stage of Qi cultivation and can face the strong ones in the middle stage of Qi cultivation!"
Recorder Chang Hao said in a deep voice.
Mu Bei nodded.
After a short break, Mu Bei walked onto the stage for the decisive battle, and You Hao also stepped onto the stage.
The two of them stood about ten feet apart. You Hao held a halberd in his hand and his eyes were sharp and domineering, like a peerless god of war who descended from the divine world to the human world.
Mu Bei could feel You Hao's turbulent energy and blood fluctuations, and also saw that the halberd in the opponent's hand was extraordinary, it was Zong Qian's weapon.
The third prince stood up and personally presided over the final: "Start!"
You Hao held the halberd in his right hand and gave it a sharp swing, causing the halberd to penetrate into the ring.
"Come!"
He put his left hand behind his back and stared at Mu Bei coldly with domineering eyes.
"As expected of Colonel You, he is truly majestic and majestic!"
"Domineering!"
Someone in the cavalry camp shouted.
The third prince's eyes moved slightly and he said: "You Xiaowei, your master has the appearance of a king. In time, he will become an outstanding general in our Great Qin!"
"Your Highness, thank you very much. This boy is still far behind!"
You Chao said modestly, but his eyes were full of pride.
At this moment, Mu Bei moved, tiptoed a little bit on the ring, jumped out like lightning, and landed a punch on You Hao's chest.
With a bang, You Hao flew away and fell straight down the ring.
"Concession."
Mubei Road.
The entire martial arts arena suddenly fell silent, and you could hear a needle drop.
After three breaths, Xiang Zimao and the other four were the first to come to their senses. Xiang Zimao excitedly shouted: "Brother Bei is so powerful!"
Youchao's face became unsightly. His son was knocked off the ring with just one punch.
The third prince looked surprised and a little in disbelief.
You Hao, who fell into the ring, looked dull, and then shouted angrily: "I don't accept it! He is lucky!"
"Yes, this is a fluke! In terms of true strength, he is definitely not as good as Young Master Youhao!"
"Recommended weight ratio!"
Some people in the cavalry camp had angry expressions on their faces, and then, the voices of heavy comparisons arose one after another among the soldiers in the cavalry camp.
Snapped!
Marquis Yong'an slapped his hand heavily on the table and scanned the people who spoke.
The sound of Chongbi disappeared immediately, and everyone in the cavalry camp lowered their heads.
"Your Highness, it's time to announce the results of the competition."
Marquis Yong'an cupped his fists towards the third prince.
You Hao said anxiously: "Master Hou, I..."
"Shut up! Yelang, you arrogant idiot!" Youchao shouted coldly: "The Third Highness will make his own decision!"
The third prince took a deep look at Mu Bei on the ring, his eyes fell on You Hao, and he smiled slightly and said: "I declare that the winner is You Hao."
All the soldiers were startled, and You Hao himself was a little surprised.
Mu Bei frowned and looked at the third prince.
Youchao's eyes were indifferent, as if he knew the result early on.
"You Hao, come forward and receive the reward."
The third prince smiled slightly.
You Hao put away his unexpected mood, glanced at Mu Bei provocatively, and strode forward: "Thank you, Your Highness!"
Facing the third prince, he knelt on one knee and raised his hands.
The third prince picked up a wooden box on the referee's table and handed it over.
Marquis Yong'an raised his hand at the right time and held the other end of the wooden box: "Your Highness, isn't this right? Regardless of military achievements and combat prowess, Mu Bei should be the first to win."
The third prince said: "Lord Chen, my highness has read the contestant information you submitted. Mubei's military merit is indeed higher than that of Youhao, and he indeed defeated Youhao in this battle. However, Mubei has only been in the army for half a year.
It has been seven years since You Hao, so this Highness has just awarded the crown to You Hao."
"Your Highness, what does this mean? Whether you are crowned or not is related to the time you entered the army?"
Marquis Yong'an looked at the third prince.
"Of course it's related." The third prince said calmly: "Master Chen, you have never heard of a person in history who just joined the army and became a general? The competition for the title is the same here. After only half a year in the army, you can win from a soldier who has been in the army for seven years.
Winning the championship, wouldn't it chill the hearts of all the veterans?"
"Your Highness, these are strong words. According to Your Highness's words, after joining the army for decades, even if he has done nothing, he can still be qualified for the position of general?"
Yong'an Hou Dao.
The third prince's face darkened, and You Chao said coldly: "Master Chen, this is not your attitude towards the third prince!"
Ignoring the other party, Marquis Yong'an looked at the third prince and said: "General, I have no disrespect, I am just telling the truth."
"That's enough!" The third prince's face completely darkened, and he looked at Marquis Yong'an coldly: "Let go!"
Marquis Yong'an shook his head.
The third prince snorted coldly, and the old man in green robe who had been standing behind him immediately moved and clasped his dragon claws to cover Yong'an Hou.
The energy and blood in the unity realm boiled, and the shaking air buzzed.
Marquis Yong'an held the wooden box with one hand and punched with the other hand.
With a bang, the old man in green robes stepped back five steps before he stabilized his figure, and said in shock: "Half-step master!"
"What?!"
You Chao and others looked shocked.
Mu Bei was also slightly shocked. The so-called half-step master meant that one foot had already entered the realm of transparency. There were very few such powerful people in the Qin State.
"Everyone in the Imperial City thought that you were only at the early stage of the Oneness Realm. They never thought that you had already reached this stage. Master Chen, you have hidden it well enough!"
The third prince said coldly.
"The general just doesn't like to show it to the outside world, let alone hiding it."
Yong'an Houwei used skill to take the wooden box from the third prince's hand, and threw the wooden box to Mu Bei on the ring.
Mu Bei caught the wooden box and bowed: "Thank you, sir!"
"Chen Bo!"
The third prince clenched his hands and stared at Marquis Yong'an coldly.
"It's too presumptuous of you, Chen Bo, to seize something from His Highness the Third Prince!"
Youchao shouted.
The Marquis of Yong'an clasped his fists at the third prince: "I have a clear conscience. If your highness is dissatisfied, you can submit a letter to your majesty!"
The third prince stared at Marquis Yongan: "Okay! Chen Bo, you are very good!"
After calming down his breathing, the Third Highness of the Qin Dynasty sat down again, put his right hand on the table and tapped casually.
"My Highness heard that a silver mine was dug out on this border. It just so happened that the national treasury is not full now. Mr. Chen will present the excavated silver mine later, and my Highness will take it back to fill the national treasury. Remember, not a penny is missing.
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he said.
Marquis Yong'an glanced at Youchao and saluted the third prince: "Your Highness, the proceeds from the excavation of the silver mine will be used by the general to equip the soldiers of the three armies. Most of the soldiers' armor and weapons are very old. Moreover, according to the general,
As we know, the national treasury has always been sufficient, and there has never been a time when it was not full."
"Master Chen, is this an excuse for not wanting to hand it over and wants to steal this silver mine? In addition, Master Chen knows better than my highness whether the treasury is full or not?" The third prince looked at Yong'an Marquis with a cold look on his lips: "Is it possible?
, Mr. Chen has placed some spies in the treasury?"
"The general will not dare!"
Marquis Yong'an said quickly.
"Don't dare be the best! Bring all the mined silver before noon tomorrow!"
The third prince flicked his sleeves, stood up and left, and the old man in green robe followed him immediately.
You Chao greeted You Hao and followed him together.
Mu Bei came to the side of Marquis Yong'an: "Sir, can't we save the mine silver?"
Marquis Yong'an sighed and shook his head.
The Military Supervision Department was ordered to be responsible for the follow-up of the competition. He said to Mu Bei: "You come with me."