"What does General Yichu mean?" Qin An asked.

To the surprise of the other officials present, Qin An took the initiative to ask Chu Nanyue's opinion. Even Xu Qingchang was surprised and couldn't help but look at Qin An.

The emperor asked Chu Nanyue to participate in this matter, but it was just to give Chu Nanyue a face. And Qin An took the initiative to ask like this, it seems that he himself really values Chu Nanyue.

If the attitude is good, Chu Nanyue is naturally willing to say a few more words.

So Chu Nanyue said: "Lord Qin, have you ever heard the allusion of the morning and evening?" ”

The number of sessions hasn't changed, but the content has changed.

Seeing Qin An's expression, Chu Nanyue continued: "Why didn't Lord Qin exchange those two strategies for two expeditions of bow and horse martial arts? If that's the case, the military department will definitely be able to see Lord Qin's sincerity. Presumably, Lord Qin didn't want to summon the complaints of the military department, right? ”

"That is to say, Lord Chu is in favor of retaining one of the strategies and the art of war." Qin An narrowed his eyes.

He originally thought that Chu Nanyue, as a military general, would suggest that there was no text-related content in the martial arts test.

"Of course, if one day, the soldiers go to the battlefield again, but they don't know the art of war at all, it is also a big taboo. I also admire Lord Qin's ability to think of the art of war. Chu Nanyue said sincerely.

Officialdom does not abandon mutual boasting among officials. Even if you are already a first-class minister, who doesn't like to get a word of flattery from others?

"General Chu praised it falsely." Qin An said with a smile. "These decisions were made by all of our colleagues in the Ministry of Rites, and they are not decided by me Qin alone."

Chu Nanyue knew that this was just a polite remark. If this was the case, Xu Qingchang would not have been in front of her before, and he didn't dare to finalize a word.

The Ministry of Rites adopted Chu Nanyue's suggestion, and in order to show the importance of the martial arts test, the first and second games were set as outfields to inspect the skills of archers and horses. The third field was also set as an infield, and the art of war was examined.

When the business was agreed, everyone was relieved.

And Qin An also chatted casually with Chu Nanyue: "General Chu, have you ever read the book of war?" ”

Like the other ministers of the court, Qin An actually knew very little about Chu Nanyue.

In their eyes, Chu Nanyue is a general who has been in the army for a long time, and his marching and fighting are biased towards actual combat.

And young.

It is precisely because of this that some ministers in the DPRK and China also feel that Chu Nanyue lacks certain qualities. It is not as well-read and well-informed as their Wenchen.

"When I was at home, I read "The Art of War", "Guiguzi", "Ji Xiao Xinshu", etc., all of which were roughly read. After five years in the barracks, I had the opportunity to fight in real combat and personally test the art of war in the book. Chu Nanyue replied.

Qin An's question led to Chu Nanyue's memories. Since he was a child, the old marquis of Chu took Chu Nanyue to the study.

When Chu Nanxin was still able to play happily every day for the second lady of Chu, Chu Nanyue had already had to hold the thick military book and chew and study it slowly.

She was young and couldn't understand it at first, so Old Marquis Chu taught her little by little.

The world of strategizing and marching to war is completely different from the world of the daughter in the boudoir. When Chu Nanyue began to understand little by little, he gradually went from initial resistance and resistance to active learning.

To this day, if you talk about her feelings for the Chu family, Chu Nanyue may reply sadly, probably only those art of war learned by the Chu family are left.

"General Chu is really not a mediocre and rude person, disrespectful and disrespectful." Qin An said in admiration.

Although he was not a military general, he had heard of these military books.

I only found out today that Chu Nanyue just didn't show it. If you really talk about it, there are probably few of those generals in the court who can compare with Chu Nanyue.

"Lord Qin has won the prize." Chu Nanyue said humbly. "In fact, I am in the imperial court and share my worries for Your Majesty. It's all a matter of course. ”

She didn't want to be treated special by Qin An and others because of this. The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. Even if Qin An was well-intentioned, what would the other officials of the Ministry of Rites think of her? Even if they are not true colleagues, they must see themselves as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh.

You must know that the jealousy between the ministers is the strongest.

Not to mention others, even Xu Qingchang, who is standing by Qin An's side now, may not really have good intentions towards her.

Hearing Chu Nanyue's humility, the faces of everyone in the hall softened a lot, and their eyes were kinder when they looked at her. As for Xu Qingchang, he didn't seem to have any ill will towards her.

The affairs of the Ministry of Rites have been handled properly, and Qin An has already instructed the officials below to do specific matters.

The steps of the first-level selection of the martial arts examination are also very cumbersome, and I am afraid that it will take some days to really implement it. What's more, it should be supplemented by the season, and try to synchronize with the literary examination.

It didn't take long for Chu Nanyue to say goodbye and said, "Lord Qin, I still have to go to the military department to continue to discuss the follow-up matters." I took my leave. ”

"Good. Qingchang, you go and send General Chu. Qin An commanded.

Hearing Qin An's order, Xu Qingchang naturally obeyed his orders and took Chu Nanyue to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

"Lord Chu is really eloquent. He actually persuaded our Lord Qin as well. Xu Qingchang said with emotion.

Chu Nanyue shook his head: "This is not relying on any eloquence. You Lord Qin already have your own ideas. I'm just pushing the boat. ”

"What do you mean?" Xu Qingchang was stunned.

It was clear that it was Chu Nanyue who persuaded Qin An, knowing it with affection and moving it with reason, so Qin An changed the content of the martial arts test.

"What if I say that Lord Qin already has this intention?" Chu Nanyue said meaningfully. "Didn't Lord Xu think about it, why did Lord Qin agree so simply?"

Xu Qingchang recalled Qin An's actions, whether it was Chu Nanyue's suggestion or Qin An's consent in the end, it seemed that it was too smooth.

He didn't think about it, but when he thought about it, he really felt a little strange.

Before he could ask, Chu Nanyue took the initiative to say: "The Ministry of Rites is probably unwilling to let the content of the martial arts test have nothing to do with the text at all, right?" Lord Xu can imagine how they would arrange these errands if they were completely handed over to the Ministry of War. ”

"If I were them...... Xu Qingchang pondered, "I must want everything to be a bow and horse martial art." ”

"Being able to say it like this, it can be seen that Lord Xu is also an understanding person." Chu Nanyue nodded approvingly. "Between the concessions of the party. In fact, Lord Qin has already advanced by retreating. Those strategies on the art of war are beneficial to the Ministry of War, but they are also beneficial to the Ministry of Rites. ”

Everyone knows that what and how to test the content of the imperial examination is related to the importance that the people attach to those contents.

Nowadays, whether it is a literary examination or a martial arts examination, there are some strategic assessments, which invisibly increases the importance of Chinese people to literature.

General Chu told Xia Guan so simply. It also surprised the lower officials. Looking at Chu Nanyue, Xu Qingchang said with a smile.