Chapter 59: Two No. 1 Scholars in One Course (asking for first order)
After the civil examination, there is the martial arts examination.
After the birth of the top pick Cui Xiazhao, role model Li Ziyang, and Tanhua Wang Anshi Yijia, Zheng Yi was also very aware of the excitement and speculation from the outside world.
But this has nothing to do with myself.
His goal turned to the martial arts competition held on the second day.
Compared with the crowded and lively civil examination market, the military examination seems a bit depressed.
Although this world is a world of martial arts, only master-level and innate-level warriors can decide life or death in a battle.
Most people are still ordinary people.
"I have met His Majesty."
Prince Xian came up and said respectfully, accompanied by the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites and others.
"Get up."
Zheng Yi raised his hand and said that yesterday he got the news that Taiyi Ancestor had ended his retreat. Zhao Suling wanted to go to the top of the Golden Emperor to meet Taiyi Ancestor.
After thinking about it, Zheng Yi was still ready to go see him.
After all, there are five innate pure yin energies in the palace. Who knows what the Taiyi ancestor will find.
Another thing is that after all, Taiyi was the state religion canonized by Dayu, and he died with the country.
Many of Taiyi's disciples served in the Ministry of War, the Enshrined Court, the Military Department and other places, and they had very close ties with the Dayu court.
Even if Taiyi had a hundred courages, he would not dare to go against the emperor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Prince Xian brought Zheng Yi to the top seat of the martial arts examination room. After everyone sat down, he said: "Your Majesty, the martial arts examination has ended in the past few days, and four people have been shortlisted for the final round."
"My position as the number one scholar in Dayu's first martial arts examination must be approved by His Majesty."
"Oh? Which four people are they?"
"Cui Xiawu, Zhao Tieshan, Tian Yiguang and Chen Hongxiu!"
Prince Xian said: "These four people are all first-level warriors, and they have passed through all the way and killed everyone until now."
"Whether it's physical fitness testing, horseback riding and archery, or military strategy, everyone is the best, and the others are no match."
Zheng Yi looked forward and saw many people sitting around a huge arena.
Most of these warriors who came to participate in the martial arts competition were third-grade and second-grade warriors.
Zheng Yi nodded slowly and asked, "What are you going to do, uncle?"
"For martial arts practitioners, the first priority is actual combat. I want to invite four people to draw lots and fight against each other. The winner will continue to compete until the other person admits defeat or falls off the ring."
"The winner will be my first martial arts champion in Dayu!"
Zheng Yi said: "Yes."
Prince Xian immediately stood up, came to the ring, and said loudly: "Everyone, today is the first martial arts examination of our Great Yu Dynasty. This is the first of its kind in our Great Yu Dynasty..."
After a passionate speech, four first-level warriors entered the venue one after another, and Zheng Yi also looked over.
The first person is Cui Xiawu.
This man was not tall, had a dark face, and was plain in appearance. He was also very simply dressed, the kind of person you wouldn't find if you were thrown into a crowd.
He is holding a three-foot green peak in his hand, but his right hand is obviously larger than his left hand.
The second person is Zhao Tieshan.
This man was from the Forbidden Army and was seven feet tall. He was wearing armor and was holding a big knife in his hand.
With bronze skin, a ferocious face, and short hair that even exploded, he looked like a sea urchin.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m born like this or if it’s caused by the exercises I’ve practiced.
The third person is Tian Yiguang.
This person was dressed in a tight robe and looked like a young master, with a ruddy complexion and erratic eyes.
After taking the stage, he kept saying hello to the audience.
There is also a folding fan in his hand, which is indescribably elegant.
In that corner, there were several women sitting, shouting crazily for Tian Yiguang.
"Come on Mr. Tian!"
"Master Tian~ The slave family is waiting for you at Huichunyuan~"
Zheng Yi twitched the corner of his mouth and asked, "How did those women get in?"
There was an official from the Ministry of War next to him, and he immediately said: "Your Majesty, those women are disciples of the Baihua Sect and are also contestants participating in this martial arts competition."
"Baihua Gate?"
Liu Chengen appeared quietly behind Zheng Yi and said: "Your Majesty, Baihuamen is a martial arts sect in Jinling City. This sect is dominated by women and is good at the art of charm."
"The sect has one Grandmaster-level warrior and two First-level warriors. Although there are not many high-level warriors, they have attracted two Grandmaster-level warriors and eleven First-level warriors to worship them!"
Chen Liancang and Xiao Guizi went to Yandi to inquire about King Yan's rebellion. They had been gone for more than half a month.
Now in the entire palace, only Liu Chengen has the most power.
"So many?"
Zheng Yi was also surprised, while Liu Chengen continued: "The women of this sect are the best at seduction. These warriors who joined the Baihua Sect are all greedy for beauty, so there is nothing to worry about."
"A sect with all women?"
Zheng Yi also became interested: "Then how do they survive?"
"Brothels, flower boats."
Liu Chengen said indifferently: "More than one-third of the flower boats and brothels on the Qinhuai River are opened by Baihua Gate."
"Even in many counties and cities in Dayu, there are brothels opened by Baihuamen, even in countries such as Wu Kingdom and Xueyun Kingdom."
"Borthel..."
Zheng Yi suddenly thought. There are so many brothels and they are good at wooing warriors with women. What is Baihuamen going to do?
"Is there any girl from Baihuamen selected for this year's show?"
"Yes."
Liu Cheng'en said concisely and concisely: "Zhu Wanwan is the direct disciple of the contemporary Baihua Sect Master. She is sixteen years old...a first-level warrior!"
"There are three other women who are also Baihuamen warriors, but they are all at the second level."
"A sixteen-year-old first-level warrior!"
Zheng Yi was also surprised and said that this kind of strength is even stronger than Xu Qingluan!
Liu Chengen continued: "Yes, Your Majesty, this girl is in the top three in this draft, whether it is appearance, figure, or martial arts skills!"
"Where are the other two?"
"Nanyue County, Yue Chan. A first-level warrior, possessing the skill of Nanyue Gu."
"Cihang'an, Qin Qingxuan. A first-level warrior with superb swordsmanship."
"Cihang'an?"
Zheng Yi was surprised and said: "Can nuns also draft women?"
Liu Chengen explained: "This is the characteristic of the exercises practiced in Cihang'an."
"The technique practiced by Cihang'an is called "Cihang Forgetting Emotions Kung Fu." It requires disciples to be passionate and then forget their feelings in order to reach the highest state of the technique: no situation."
"In this state, the disciples of Cihang'an have a heart as clear as ice, which is no different from external objects, and they will obtain the spiritual secrets, which are extremely powerful."
"It is rumored that Qin Qingxuan is the best disciple of Cihang Nunnery in the past century. This woman must have regarded His Majesty as a test subject."
"Interesting..."
Zheng Yi smiled and said: "Baihuamen and Cihang Nunnery are both strange women."
"Especially this... Baihuamen!"
The brothel is the largest organization and channel for controlling intelligence.
I just don’t know if the Hundred Flowers Gate was created deliberately, or... there is someone else behind it? !
"There is one more thing." Liu Chengen continued: "Baihuamen and Cihang'an are feuding. Although the disciples of the two cannot talk about life and death after meeting, they will also target each other."
"If these two women enter the palace, the harem may be unstable."
"The harem is unstable?"
Zheng Yi sneered: "As long as I'm here, these women can't make waves!"
As the two said, the fourth person on the ring also walked up.
Chen Hongxiu.
Zheng Yi looked around and saw Chen Hongxiu, who was dressed in red and looked ordinary, but his eyes were very sharp.
There was also a scar on her left cheek, which made her look even more fierce.
The weapon in his hand was actually a Yanling sword, held very tightly.
"Chen Hongxiu...in order to take revenge, I don't know how much hardship I endured."
Prince Xian asked someone to take out two upside-down tokens and said: "Today's competition will focus on drawing lots."
"In the military strategy competition, Cui Xiawu and Chen Hongxiu ranked first and second respectively. It's up to you two to draw lots to determine the opponent!"
As soon as the words were spoken, Cui Xiawu and Chen Hongxiu stood up and randomly selected a token.
After all, Cui Xiawu was born in the Cui family. Even though he was a branch of the Cui family, he had read many military books, so his ability ranked first in the art of war and strategy.
As for Chen Hongxiu, because of the arrival of her late father, Chen Hongxiu, has a lot of military books in her family.
For a woman whose military skills surpass those of most men, she must be said to be a strange woman.
As for Zhao Tieshan and Tian Yiguang, they have a lot of soldiers and a lot of wanderers, how can they have time to learn about the art of war and strategy?
Being able to get here depends on the martial arts cultivation of the first level!
Soon, the two of them finished drawing lots, and Prince Xian immediately ordered:
"The first match, Cui Xiawu versus... Zhao Tieshan!"
The two faced off immediately, Cui Xiawu versus Zhao Tieshan.
Then the person Chen Hongxiu faced was Tian Yiguang.
"Cui Xiawu...I have heard of you."
On the ring, Zhao Tieshan held a broadsword and looked at Cui Xiawu cautiously.
"Oh?"
Cui Xiawu became interested and said: "My name has actually spread to the capital?"
"In one month from Jizhou to the capital, you killed twelve groups of bandits, thirty-one thieves, and defeated seven groups of refugees. Am I right?"
"Not bad."
"Hahaha, he's a man!"
Zhao Tieshan laughed and said: "This can serve as my robe, but today's martial arts champion belongs to me, Lao Zhao!"
"I haven't competed before, so what are you talking about?"
Cui Xiawu slowly drew out his long sword and said coldly: "I also have a reason to win... I want to let the Cui family know that I, Cui Xiawu, can be a very popular minister even without the support of the Cui family!"
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"Kill!"
"What a loud tone!"
Zhao Tieshan said angrily, drew out his sword and slashed it down diagonally.
The cold evil energy immediately surged out, drawing an arc in the air and slashing towards Cui Xiawu.
A hundred battles with the bloody sword! "Boom!"
Cui Xiawu easily dodged, and the two figures immediately intersected, and we started fighting.
Zhao Tieshan is good at swordsmanship, opening and closing widely, and uses all his strength in every attack.
The Bloody Sword of Bai Zhan was in his hand, and he actually showed a sense of despair as if he had no choice but to be overwhelmed by Mount Tai.
Coupled with his natural supernatural power, one slash of the knife can even squeeze the surrounding air, forcing Cui Xiawu to continuously retreat.
On the high platform, Zheng Yi also watched the battle with interest.
"Uncle Emperor, who do you think will win among these two?"
Prince Xian said: "Let's see if Cui Xiawu can survive a stick of incense."
"Oh? What do you say?"
"Zhao Tieshan belongs to the Henglian lineage, and he is particularly strong in terms of strength, sword skills and internal strength."
"But this momentum is difficult to maintain. One stick of incense is his peak state. In this state, he can even kill a hundred people by himself."
Prince Xian continued: "Once his momentum is exhausted, that is, after one stick of incense, he becomes an ordinary first-level warrior."
"But Cui Xiawu, with the eyesight of a humble minister, uses Taiyiyi's Liangyi sword technique, and is the best at defense."
"If he can survive a stick of incense and Zhao Tieshan is exhausted, and then uses the Cui family's martial arts "Ice and Fire Dragon Palm" to get close, Zhao Tieshan will definitely be defeated!"
As expected by Prince Xian, after one stick of incense, Zhao Tieshan's strength was indeed exhausted.
Both his sword skills and strength were about 30% slower.
Cui Xiawu also took this opportunity to get closer and attack the enemy with the Ice and Fire Dragon Palm.
Two completely different internal forces were operating within his body, erupting with stronger force and beating Zhao Tieshan back continuously.
Zhao Tieshan also roared angrily, but he only knew some ordinary boxing techniques such as Arhat 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 ring.
Although Zhao Tieshan only knows some ordinary boxing skills, his strength is far beyond ordinary people.
Every time he pairs of palms, his inner energy of ice and fire can rush into Zhao Tieshan's body and wreak havoc, but the same strength of Zhao Tieshan can also shock his arms and make his bones numb.
"What a weird internal power!"
Under the ring, Zhao Tieshan blushed and gritted his teeth and said, Cui Xiawu also cupped his hands and said: "Brother Zhao's strength also impresses me."
"Hahaha, if I have a chance in the future, Lao Zhao, I'll treat you to a drink!"
"Okay."
The two cherished each other, and Prince Xian also announced at this time: "The winner of the first competition...Cui Xiawu!"
"The second competition begins!"
With an order, Chen Hongxiu and Tian Yiguang also took the stage one after another.
"This sister invited me."
Tian Yiguang opened the folding fan with a 'swish' sound and said to himself: "Sister, as a woman, should have..."
Before he could finish his words, he saw Chen Hongxiu rushing towards him with a Yanling knife, very fast.
The Yanling Sword in his hand also slashed horizontally, which was an authentic military sword technique.
Although Tian Yiguang looked panicked, his figure was not slow and he dodged the knife very easily.
At the same time, the folding fan in his hand was pointed at Chen Hongxiu's shoulder, but Chen Hongxiu turned around and dodged it.
The two were extremely fast and exchanged four or five moves in an instant.
However, Chen Hongxiu slashed hard, and Tian Yiguang kept using light kung fu to dodge.
From time to time, he used the folding fan in his hand to block Chen Hongxiu's Yanling 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 Yanling Saber.
"Your Majesty."
This time, before Zheng Yi could ask, Prince Xian wisely said: "The sword technique used by Chen Hongxiu is also the Blood Sword of Hundred Wars, as well as other slashing and killing sword techniques, which are very common in the army."
"As for the internal skills and mental methods she cultivated, Wei Chen really didn't see it."
"Tian Yiguang, because he always likes to cause trouble in the martial arts world, so he studies Qinggong hard. If you can't beat him, you can always outrun him."
"If Chen Hongxiu didn't have the ability to win, Tian Yiguang should have won this battle."
Zheng Yi also nodded slightly. This competition was similar to the first one.
It just depends on who can exhaust all the strength and internal energy of the opponent first.
However, this is a martial arts competition, not a life and death fight, so some killing moves are still prohibited.
The two men's style of play also aroused discussion among the people around them.
Especially Zhao Tieshan, who had just been defeated, shouted angrily: "Young pretty boy, what the hell kind of man are you? You have the guts to do it with real swords and guns. Stop running around!"
"That's right! Isn't it embarrassing to be chased by a woman?"
"Chen Hongxiu! Kill him quickly!"
The surrounding audience were also shouting and the atmosphere was very lively.
But at this time in the ring, Tian Yiguang was still at ease, and still had time to shout to the audience: "What do you know, I am used to being chased by women, of course I have to... Oops!"
By accident, he almost hit him with a knife, which frightened him and he quickly backed away.
At this time, Chen Hongxiu did not chase, but put his left hand into the belt wrapped around his waist.
"Look at the flying knives!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the three flying knives formed a three-cai formation and rushed towards Tian Yiguang quickly.
Seeing that three shining flying knives were about to hit him, Tian Yiguang was frightened and his mind was shaken.
He quickly twisted his body, bent his waist sharply backward, and dodged the three flying knives in an extremely twisted posture.
But it's not over yet.
Chen Hongxiu took a step forward and threw out another one. Three flying knives continued to shoot out!
"Oops...!"
This time, Tian Yiguang finally couldn't dodge, and slammed down from the ring in an awkward posture, hitting the ground hard.
hidden weapon!
He hurriedly groped around on his body, but only found a wooden throwing knife, and shook his head with a wry smile.
He stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Sister, what a trick, Mr. Tian surrenders!"
Only then did Chen Hongxiu say: "Concession."
The voice is a little hoarse, but it has a lot of charm after listening to it a lot.
Prince Xian came to the stage and said: "The winner of the second competition is Chen Hongxiu!"
"After an hour's rest, Cui Xiawu plays against Chen Hongxiu."
"The winner...is the number one scholar in Jin Kewu!"
Taking advantage of the break, Jin Yiwei also handed over to Zheng Yi the specific circumstances of the investigation of the four people who participated in the martial arts competition.
There is no problem with the identity and background of the four people.
To be precise, there is evidence.
After reading it, Zheng Yi focused on the first content.
"Interesting, Cui Xiawu... a member of the Cui family's branch, but he became enemies with the Zong family and seriously injured several disciples of the Zong family?"
Zheng Yi knew that the main investment of these aristocratic families was in the imperial examination.
But there are also a few branch disciples, or people who come to seek refuge, practice martial arts to protect the family.
Cui Xiawu was also one of them, so 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, so he was born.
I originally thought that I could marry into the branch of the Cui family, but I didn't know that the son of the branch of the Cui family was a beast. In order to marry with other families, he secretly planned to kill his mother.
In the end, he was able to escape from the murderous hands of Mr. Cui with the help of his friends. His mother was depressed and had already fallen seriously ill.
As for himself, he relied on the Cui family martial arts he had secretly learned to get all the way to where he is now.
"They are all talented people. After one secretly learns family martial arts, one is born with supernatural powers, one is a criminal, and there is also a libertine."
Zheng Yi covered the information in his hand and murmured: "The first martial arts exercise can only attract these people?"
Time soon came to the competition time for the martial arts champions, Cui Xiawu and Chen Hongxiu!
After the two saluted each other, they opened up the formation and began to compete. The swords and swords flashed, the fists and palms intertwined. Duan Jiang met a talented person and fought for a long time.
The spectators surrounding the fierce competition shouted loudly and cheered for the two from time to time.
And Zheng Yi also watched with gusto. Even if first-class warriors were not fighting to the death, ordinary battles were still very entertaining to watch.
Cui Xiawu fought steadily and kept approaching.
Chen Hongxiu was very calm at the beginning, but as time went by, his sword skills gradually became panicked. In the end, he even used the flying knife technique, but was eventually knocked away by Cui Xiawu.
The whole person was also forced off the ring.
Prince Xian immediately announced: "The winner is Cui Xiawu!"
"The number one scholar in Jin Kewu, Cui Xiawu!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the audience present shouted 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 at the front.
"Congratulations to Mr. Cui! Congratulations to Mr. Cui!"
"Two champions in one discipline, Mr. Cui is indeed the mainstay of our great Yu!"
"Cui Xiazhao, Cui Xiawu, Mr. Cui is really the best at educating future generations..."
Cui Jinghao, who was surrounded by everyone, was also very happy, and kept cupping his hands and saying: "Thank you all, thank you all, I have been carrying a small amount of wine for a long time, and I hope you will give me some advice."
"Hahaha, it should, it should..."
A group of officials surrounded Cui Jinghao and kept complimenting him. On the other side, Lu Xiangqing's face remained as usual, but his eyes were indeed very ugly.
This time Enke, their Lu family also had a lot of people.
It's a pity that there are not even many people in the second class, let alone the first class!
On the contrary, one of Cui Jinghao’s clansmen is actually a double champion!
This kind of thing is unprecedented and unheard of!
The power of the Cui family in the court far exceeds that of the Lu family!
On the dragon chair, Zheng Yi also looked at the ministers with a smile and said: "All of you, especially Cui Aiqing, must be strong and strong as time goes by, so that you can educate people like this."
"Tonight's banquet for winning the gold medal, dear friends, please attend on time!"
"I obey the order!"
"Cheng'en."
"The slave is here."
"Go to the Jiaofang Palace to invite Concubine Cui. Both of her brothers won the top prize today. She wants to have a good drink!"
"No~!"
(End of chapter)