Chapter 59: Two No. Scholars in One Family (First Order Request)

After the civil examination, the next is the military examination.

After the top scholar Cui Xiazhao, the role model Li Ziyang, and the third place winner Wang Anshi were announced, Zheng Yi was also aware of the excitement and speculation from the outside world.

But this has nothing to do with me.

His target turned to the martial arts examination to be held the next day.

Compared with the crowded and bustling civil examination market, the military examination seemed a bit depressed.

Although this is a world of martial arts, only martial artists at the Grandmaster level and the Innate level can decide life and death in a battle.

Most people are still ordinary people.

"I have met His Majesty."

The virtuous prince came up and said respectfully, accompanied by people from the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites and others.

"Get up."

Zheng Yi raised his hand and said, "Yesterday, we received the news that the Taiyi Dao Patriarch had ended his retreat, and Zhao Suling wanted him to go to the Golden Emperor Summit to meet the Taiyi Dao Patriarch."

After thinking it over, Zheng Yi decided to go and meet him.

After all, there are five innate pure yin energies in the palace. Who knows what the Taiyi Taoist ancestor will discover.

Another thing is that Taiyi Dao is, after all, the state religion of Dayu and its status is the same as that of the country.

Many disciples of Taiyi Dao served in the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Worship, the Military Department and other places, and had very close ties with the Dayu court.

Even if Taiyi had a hundred courages, he would not dare to do anything bad to the emperor.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Prince Xian brought Zheng Yi to the most senior seat in the martial arts examination hall. After everyone was seated, he said, "Your Majesty, the martial arts examination has ended in the past few days, and four people have entered the final round."

"The first place in Dayu's martial arts examination still needs to be decided by His Majesty."

"Oh? Who are those four?"

"Cui Xiawu, Zhao Tieshan, Tian Yiguang and Chen Hongxiu!"

The virtuous prince said: "These four people are all first-class warriors. They have fought their way through all the barriers and fought their way to this point."

"Whether it's physical fitness assessment, horseback archery, or military tactics, he's the best in each field. The rest of us are no match for him."

Zheng Yi looked forward and saw a lot of people sitting around a huge arena.

These people were all warriors who came to participate in the martial arts examination, and most of them were third- and second-grade warriors.

Zheng Yi nodded slowly and asked, "What is the emperor's uncle going to do?"

"For martial arts examinations, actual combat is the most important thing. I would like to invite four of you to draw lots and fight each other. The winner will continue to fight until the other person admits defeat or falls off the stage."

"The winner will be Dayu's first champion in the martial arts exam!"

Zheng Yi said: "Yes."

Prince Xian immediately stood up, walked to the stage, and said loudly: "Everyone, today is the first martial arts palace examination of our Great Yu Dynasty. This is the first of its kind in our Great Yu Dynasty..."

After a passionate speech, four first-grade warriors entered the venue one after another, and Zheng Yi also looked over.

The first one is Cui Xiawu.

This person was not tall, had a dark face, and an ordinary appearance. He was dressed very simply, the kind that would be hard to find if thrown into a crowd.

In his hands, he was holding a three-foot-long sword, but his right hand was obviously larger than his left.

The second person is Zhao Tieshan.

This man was from the imperial guards. He was seven feet tall. He was wearing full armor and holding a big knife in his hand.

He has bronze skin, a ferocious face, and short hair that even sticks up, making him look like a sea urchin.

I don't know if it's natural or caused by the practice I've done.

The third person is Tian Yiguang.

This man was dressed in a tight robe, looking like a young man, with a ruddy complexion and a wandering look.

After going on stage, he kept greeting the audience.

He was holding a folding fan in his hand, which made him look extremely elegant and graceful.

In that corner, there were several women sitting, cheering crazily for Tian Yiguang.

"Come on, Mr. Tian!"

"Mr. Tian, ​​I am waiting for you in Huichunyuan~"

Zheng Yi's mouth twitched, and he asked, "How did those women get in?"

An official from the Ministry of War nearby immediately said, "Your Majesty, those women are disciples of the Hundred Flowers Sect and are also contestants in this martial arts examination."

"Hundred Flowers Gate?"

Liu Chengen appeared silently behind Zheng Yi and said, "Your Majesty, Baihua Sect is a martial arts sect in Jinling City. This sect is mainly composed of women, who are good at the art of seduction."

"There is one Grandmaster Realm warrior and two First-Rank Realm warriors in their sect. Although there are not many high-ranking warriors, they have attracted two Grandmaster Realm warriors and eleven First-Rank Realm priests!"

Chen Liancang and Xiao Guizi went to Yan to investigate the Yan King's rebellion, and they have been gone for more than half a month.

Now in the entire palace, Liu Chengen is the only one with the greatest power.

"so much?"

Zheng Yi was also surprised, and Liu Chengen continued: "The women in this sect are the best at seduction. These warriors who joined the Baihua Sect are all those who covet beauty. There is no need to worry about them."

"A sect composed entirely of women?"

Zheng Yi also became interested: "Then how do they survive?"

"Brothels and boats."

Liu Chengen said coldly: "More than one-third of the flower boats and brothels on the Qinhuai River are opened by the Baihua Gate."

"Even in many counties and cities of Dayu, there are brothels run by the Baihua Sect. Even in countries like Wu and Xueyun, there are also brothels."

"brothel……"

Zheng Yi's mind suddenly moved. With so many brothels and being good at using women to win over warriors, what is the Baihua Sect trying to do?
"Can any girl from Baihua Sect be selected for this year's selection?"

"Have."

Liu Chengen said succinctly: "Zhu Wanwan is the direct disciple of the current master of Baihua Sect, sixteen years old... a first-class warrior!"

"There are three other women who are also warriors of Baihua Sect, but they are all at the second level."

"A sixteen-year-old first-level warrior!"

Zheng Yi was also surprised. This kind of strength is even stronger than Xu Qingluan!
Liu Chengen continued, "Yes, Your Majesty, this girl is one of the best contestants in this year's talent show. Whether it's her looks, figure, or martial arts skills, she can be ranked in the top three!"

"Where are the other two?"

"Nanyue County, Yuechan. A first-class warrior, mastering the Nanyue Gu technique."

"Cihang Temple, Qin Qingxuan. A first-class warrior with superb swordsmanship."

"Cihang Temple?"

Zheng Yi was surprised and asked, "Can a nun select concubines?"

Liu Chengen explained: "This is the characteristic of the practice at Cihang Temple."

"The technique practiced by Cihang Temple is called 'Cihang Forgetfulness Technique'. It requires disciples to be sentimental and then forget about their emotions in order to reach the highest level of the technique: no emotions."

"In this state, the hearts of the disciples of Cihang Temple are as pure as ice, without relying on external things, and they will obtain spiritual secrets with extremely powerful power."

"It is rumored that Qin Qingxuan is the most outstanding disciple of Cihang Temple in the past hundred years. I believe this girl regards Your Majesty as a test subject."

"interesting……"

Zheng Yi smiled and said, "Baihuamen and Cihang Temple are both amazing women."

"Especially this... Hundred Flowers Gate!"

Brothels are the largest organizations and channels for controlling intelligence.

I just don't know if the Baihua Sect did this on purpose, or if... there is someone else behind it? !

"There is one more thing." Liu Chengen continued, "The Baihua Sect and Cihang Temple are enemies for generations. Although the disciples of the two sects cannot be said to fight to the death when they meet, they will target each other."

"If these two women enter the palace, the harem may be unstable."

"The harem is unstable?"

Zheng Yi sneered and said, "As long as I am here, these women can't make any waves!"

As the two were talking, the fourth person on the ring also walked up.

Chen Hongxiu.

Zheng Yi looked over and saw that Chen Hongxiu was dressed in red and had an ordinary appearance, but her eyes were very sharp.

There was a scar on her left cheek, which made her look even more ferocious.

The weapon in his hand was actually a goose-feather knife, which he held very tightly.

"Chen Hongxiu... I don't know how much she has suffered for revenge."

The virtuous prince asked someone to take out two upside-down tokens and said, "Today's competition will be based on drawing lots."

"In the military strategy competition, Cui Xiawu and Chen Hongxiu ranked first and second respectively. You two will draw lots to determine your opponents!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Cui Xiawu and Chen Hongxiu stood up and picked up a token at random.

After all, Cui Xiawu was born in the Cui family, even if it was a branch of the Cui family, but he had read many military books, so his talent ranked first in military strategy.

And Chen Hongxiu, because of her father Chen Dao, had many military books passed down in her family.

As a woman, her military strategy and tactics surpass most men. She is truly an extraordinary woman.

As for Zhao Tieshan and Tian Yiguang, a soldier and a playboy, where did they have the time to learn about military strategies?

To be able to reach this place, one must have mastered the martial arts to the first level!
Soon, the two finished drawing lots, and the virtuous prince immediately ordered:

"The first match, Cui Xiawu versus... Zhao Tieshan!"

The two men immediately faced off, Cui Xiawu against Zhao Tieshan.

Then the person Chen Hongxiu will face is Tian Yiguang.

"Cui Xiawu... I've heard of you."

On the ring, Zhao Tieshan held a big knife and looked at Cui Xiawu cautiously.

"Oh?"

Cui Xiawu became interested and asked, "My name has spread to the capital?"

"From Jizhou to the capital, in one month, you killed a total of 12 gangs of mountain bandits, 31 thieves, and defeated 7 gangs of refugees. Am I right?"

"good."

"Hahaha, he's a man!"

Zhao Tieshan laughed and said, "Only those who are like this can be my comrades, but today's champion of the martial arts exam belongs to me, Old Zhao!"

"We haven't even competed yet, what are you bragging about?"

Cui Xiawu slowly drew out his sword and said coldly, "I also have reasons to win... I want to let the Cui family know that I, Cui Xiawu, can still be a high-ranking official even without the Cui family's support!"

"kill!"

"What a loud tone!"

Zhao Tieshan shouted angrily, pulling out his sword and slashing down diagonally.

A cold and murderous aura immediately surged out, drawing an arc in the air and slashing towards Cui Xiawu.

Hundred Battles Blood Blade! "Boom!"

Cui Xiawu dodged easily, and the two figures immediately intersected and started fighting back and forth.

Zhao Tieshan is good at swordsmanship, with big and powerful swordsmanship, and he uses all his strength in every attack.

The Hundred Battles Blood-Slaying Knife in his hand actually showed a sense of despair that no one else could do it but him, as if a mountain was pressing down on his head.

In addition to his natural supernatural powers, he could even squeeze the surrounding air with one slash, forcing Cui Xiawu to retreat continuously.

On the high platform, Zheng Yi was also watching the fight with great interest.

"Uncle, who do you think will win between these two?"

The virtuous prince said, "Let's see if Cui Xiawu can hold out for an incense stick of time."

"Oh? What do you say?"

"Zhao Tieshan follows the Henglian lineage. Whether it's his strength, swordsmanship, or internal energy, he's all extremely powerful."

"But this momentum is difficult to maintain. One stick of incense is his peak state. In this state, he can even slaughter a hundred people by himself."

Prince Xian continued, "Once his aura is exhausted, that is, after one stick of incense, he will become an ordinary first-grade warrior."

"As for Cui Xiawu, from what I can see, he uses Taiyi's Liangyi sword technique, which is best at defense."

“If he can hold out for more than an incense stick, Zhao Tieshan will be exhausted, and then he can use Cui family martial arts, the Ice and Fire Dragon Palm, to get close to him. Zhao Tieshan will definitely lose!”

As expected by Prince Xian, after one stick of incense, Zhao Tieshan's strength was exhausted.

Both his swordsmanship and strength were about 30% slower.

Cui Xiawu also took this opportunity to move closer and attack the enemy with the Ice and Fire Dragon Palm.

Two completely different internal forces circulated in his body, bursting out with even stronger force, knocking Zhao Tieshan back continuously.

Zhao Tieshan also roared angrily, but he only knew some ordinary boxing techniques such as Luohan Fist and Iron Sand Palm, so he was no match for Cui Xiawu.

After another stick of incense, Cui Xiawu finally endured the severe pain in his body and forced Zhao Tieshan back under the stage.

Although Zhao Tieshan only knows some ordinary boxing techniques, his strength is far beyond that of ordinary people.

Every time they clashed, his inner strength of ice and fire would rush into Zhao Tieshan's body and wreak havoc, but at the same time, Zhao Tieshan's strength would also make his arms shake violently and his bones feel numb.

"What a strange inner force!"

Under the ring, Zhao Tieshan gritted his teeth with a red face, and Cui Xiawu also bowed and said: "Brother Zhao's strength also makes me look at it with new eyes."

"Hahaha, if there's a chance in the future, Lao Zhao, I'll treat you to a drink!"

"it is good."

The two of them admired each other, and the virtuous prince also announced at this time: "The winner of the first competition is... Cui Xiawu!"

"The second competition begins!"

At the command, Chen Hongxiu and Tian Yiguang also went on stage one after another.

"This sister is invited."

Tian Yiguang opened his folding fan with a swish and said in a self-proclaimed manner, "Sister, as a woman, you should..."

Before he finished his words, Chen Hongxiu rushed over with a goose-feather knife in her hand at an extremely fast speed.

The goose-feather knife in his hand also slashed horizontally, which was an authentic military sword technique.

Although Tian Yiguang looked frightened, his movements were not slow and he dodged the knife easily.

At the same time, the folding fan in his hand was pointed at Chen Hongxiu's shoulder, but Chen Hongxiu dodged it by turning around.

The two men moved very quickly and within a short period of time they had exchanged four or five moves.

However, Chen Hongxiu just chopped hard, and Tian Yiguang kept dodging with his lightness skills.

From time to time, he used the folding fan in his hand to block Chen Hongxiu's goose feather knife.

At the same time, he continued to provoke Chen Hongxiu with words, intending to distract her.

This folding fan is actually made of fine steel and can easily block Chen Hongxiu's goose-feather knife.

"His Majesty."

This time, before Zheng Yi asked, the virtuous prince said tactfully, "The sword technique used by Chen Hongxiu is also the Hundred Battles Bloody Blade, as well as some other sword techniques used in the army. It is very common."

"As for the inner strength she cultivated, I really can't tell."

"Tian Yiguang, because he always loves to cause trouble in the martial arts world, he practices Qinggong. If he can't beat someone, he can always run away."

"If Chen Hongxiu didn't have any hidden talents, Tian Yiguang should have won this battle."

Zheng Yi also nodded slightly. This fight was similar to the first one.

It all depends on who can exhaust the opponent's physical strength and internal energy first.

However, this is a competition, not a life-and-death fight, so some killing moves are still prohibited.

The fighting style of the two also caused discussions among the people around them.

Especially Zhao Tieshan, who had just been defeated, shouted angrily: "What kind of man are you, pretty boy? Fight with real swords and guns, don't run around!"

"That's right! Isn't it embarrassing to be chased by a woman?"

"Chen Hongxiu! Kill him quickly!"

The audience around was also shouting, and the atmosphere was very lively.

At this time, Tian Yiguang was still at ease on the stage, and he even had time to shout to the audience: "What do you know? I'm used to being chased by women, so of course I have to... Ouch!"

He was almost hit by a knife due to carelessness, and he stepped back in fear.

But at this time, Chen Hongxiu did not chase after him, but put her left hand into the belt wrapped around her waist.

"Look at the flying knife!"

As soon as he finished speaking, three flying knives formed a three-talent formation and rushed towards Tian Yiguang at a rapid speed.

Seeing three shining flying knives about to hit him, Tian Yiguang was frightened.

He quickly twisted his body and bent his waist backwards, dodging the three flying knives in an extremely contorted posture.

But it’s not over yet.

Chen Hongxiu took a step forward and swung out again. Three flying knives continued to fly towards him!

"oops……!"

This time, Tian Yiguang was finally unable to dodge, and he fell heavily from the ring in a miserable posture, and fell heavily to the ground.

hidden weapon!

He quickly searched his body, but only found a wooden throwing knife. He smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He stood up and saluted, saying, "Sister, you are very good at this. I, Tian, ​​admit defeat!"

Chen Hongxiu finally said, "Thank you."

The voice is a little hoarse, but it is also very charming after listening to it many times.

Prince Xian came on stage and said, "The winner of the second contest is Chen Hongxiu!"

"Rest for an hour, Cui Xiawu will face Chen Hongxiu."

"The winner... will be the top scorer in the gold medal martial arts exam!"

Taking advantage of the break, the Jinyiwei also reported to Zheng Yi the details of the investigation into the four martial arts candidates.

There is nothing wrong with the identities and backgrounds of the four people.

To be exact, there is evidence to prove it.

After reading it, Zheng Yi focused his attention on the content of the first picture.

"Interesting, Cui Xiawu... a member of the Cui family branch, made enemies with the main family and seriously injured several disciples of the main family?"

Zheng Yi knew that the main investment of these aristocratic families was to become officials through imperial examinations.

But there are also a few disciples from branch families, or people who come to seek refuge and practice martial arts to protect the family.

Cui Xiawu was one of them, and it was nothing.

But because his mother was originally a maid of the Cui family, the young master of the Cui family raped her after drinking, and he was born.

She originally thought that she could use this to marry into the Cui family branch, but who knew that the young master of the Cui family branch was a beast. In order to form an alliance with other families, he secretly tried to kill her mother.

In the end, he was helped by his good friend and escaped the murderous clutches of the young master of the Cui family. His mother was depressed and had already fallen seriously ill.

As for himself, he has come this far by relying on the martial arts he secretly learned from the Cui family.

"They are all talented. One stole the family's martial arts, one was born with supernatural powers, one was the descendant of a criminal, and the other was a playboy."

Zheng Yi closed the information in his hand and murmured, "The first martial arts examination can only attract these people?"

Time soon came to the time for the martial arts examination champion competition, Cui Xiawu and Chen Hongxiu!

After the two men saluted each other, they began to fight. Swords flashed, fists and palms flew, and it was like a general meeting of good talents. They fought for a long time.

The fierce fight caused the surrounding audience to shout loudly and cheer for the two from time to time.

Zheng Yi was also watching with great interest. Even if it was not a life-and-death fight between first-class warriors, ordinary duels were very entertaining to watch.

Cui Xiawu took steady steps and kept getting closer.

Chen Hongxiu was also very calm in the beginning, but as time went on, her swordsmanship became gradually flustered, and in the end she even used the flying knife technique, but was ultimately knocked away by Cui Xiawu.

The whole person was forced off the stage.

The virtuous prince immediately announced: "The winner is Cui Xiawu!"

"The top scorer in the Jinke Wushu exam, Cui Xiawu!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience cheered excitedly.

On the high platform, many of the first two officials watching the ceremony looked at each other, but more people hurriedly rushed towards the ministers in the front.

"Congratulations, Master Cui! Congratulations, Master Cui!"

"Two top scholars in one family, Master Cui is indeed the backbone of Dayu!"

"Cui Xiazhao, Cui Xiawu, Lord Cui's teaching of the younger generation is truly unmatched among the court officials..."

Cui Jinghao, who was surrounded by the crowd, was also very happy. He kept bowing and said, "Thank you very much, thank you very much. I will bring you some wine soon. I hope you can give me some advice."

"Hahaha, as you should, as you should..."

A group of officials surrounded Cui Jinghao and kept complimenting him, while Lu Xiangqing on the other side looked as usual, but the look in his eyes was indeed very ugly.

Many people from the Lu family also participated in this imperial examination.

Unfortunately, let alone the first place, there are not many people even in the second place!
On the contrary, Cui Jinghao's clansmen actually had two top scorers in the imperial examination!

This kind of thing has never happened before and is unheard of!

The Cui family's influence in the court far exceeds that of the Lu family!

Sitting on the dragon throne, Zheng Yi also looked at the ministers with a smile and said, "My dear ministers, especially Minister Cui, you are still strong despite your age, and you are able to educate such a dragon and phoenix."

"Tonight is the first place banquet for the top scorer in the imperial examination. My dear ministers, please attend on time!"

"I will obey your orders!"

"Cheng En."

"The servant is here."

"Go to the Pepper Room to invite Concubine Cui. Today, both of her brothers have won the first place in the imperial examination. She wants to have a good drink!"

“Yes~!”

(End of this chapter)