This volume made Zhu Youxiao look at it and nodded again and again, this person has a good view of the overall situation. Among the generals of the Guards, Lu Qin and Zhou Yuji were originally fierce generals, not to mention Cao Wenzhao, who came later, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is brave and champion of the three armies, and Man Gui is also a strong martial artist, and the Yang brothers are biased towards strategy, just one less handsome talent who can lead the overall situation, his ideal army should be a decisive and overall commander, a staff department that can make plans, check and fill gaps, and several brave generals, if this Lu Xiangsheng is not a soldier on paper, but a suitable handsome talent, Then the team of the Guards is perfect.

He also looked through some of the better examination papers selected by the ministers, and one named Wang Zheng wrote that if he was a squire of the Ministry of Works, he would refer to the Book of Tessie and build a large number of machines to reduce the burden of manpower. This guy has some new ideas that can be used in the Ministry of Works.

In the evening, the ranking of the palace examination was placed in front of Zhu Youxiao, Lu Xiangsheng ranked 55th in the second class, he looked at the top three, thought about it, and promoted Lu Xiangsheng to the third place in the first class, and the original Chen Renxi became the first place in the second class. He liked "Amorous Swordsman Ruthless Sword" in his previous life, although he didn't agree with Li Xunhuan's concept of love, but he liked Xiao Li Feidao very much, so let this person become Lu Tanhua, and promoted Wang Zheng from the top three to the second class.

According to the convention, the top three should be admitted to the Hanlin Academy, and the champion was awarded the Hanlin Academy for revision, and the Bangyan and Tanhua were awarded for the Hanlin Academy. Zhu Youxiao ordered the Hanlin Academy to edit Lu Xiang to be promoted to a scholar, this holy decree is a bit unruly, Shu Jishi has to go through three years of study in the Hanlin Academy, and then after the disbandment of the museum, he can only be awarded a real position, after Fang Congzhe raised a question, Zhu Youxiao said lightly, "Isn't it okay to break the rules?" Sent his question back. And Lu Xiangsheng was also puzzled by this appointment, and at this time the eunuch came to deliver the decree, and the emperor summoned him to see him.

After the mountain called long live, Zhu Youxiao gave him a seat. He smiled and asked, "What is the word Jiandou?" ”

Lu Xiangsheng hurriedly knelt down and said: "The minister doesn't dare to be called like this by His Majesty, and Weichen has no other words." ”

"Don't be formal, Lu Qing get up." Zhu Youxiao had no choice but to change his name to Lu Qing: "Then I can give Lu Qing a few words?" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Okay, then let's call it Xiaotian, proud of the world, this number is good." Giving his brother's name to this brother Lu Xiangsheng is also Zhu Youxiao's little thoughts.

"Weichen thanked Your Majesty, but this Xiaotian seems to be disrespectful to Your Majesty."

"Respect or disrespect, I have the final say, and Lu Qing's alias will be called Xiaotian in the future." Zhu Youxiao was very happy, Lu Xiangsheng's demeanor and tone were very similar to his brother's, especially the eyes when he looked at people, they were exactly the same.

Zhu Youxiao said: "After reading the papers in the Xiaotian Temple exam, it seems that you are somewhat interested in military affairs?" ”

"Your Majesty, in addition to studying at home, he also practiced martial arts and was familiar with the art of war." Lu Xiangsheng was full of awkwardness, he didn't dare to call the word anymore, and the emperor actually began to call his number.

"Well, well, let's come to a place with me."

Zhu Youxiao took him to the Guards Academy, where the Guards were practicing infantry and artillery coordination. Lu Xiangsheng was very surprised when he saw that the generals of the Guards did not kneel down when they saw the emperor, but used a strange military salute, and the emperor actually returned the salute after they saluted.

Zhu Youxiao introduced Lu Xiangsheng to the generals of the Guards, and the generals saluted Lu Xiangsheng, but Lu Xiangsheng didn't know what to do, so he had to return the salute. Zhu Youxiao gave him a brief introduction to the military salute, and then asked him to try it, Lu Xiangsheng awkwardly returned a salute to the generals with a military salute, and everyone applauded together.

When Zhu Youxiao introduced Lu Xiangsheng, he said that he had practiced martial arts in his hometown, which made Cao Wenzhao pout, and he happened to be seen by Zhu Youxiao. He also wanted to weigh Lu Xiangsheng's catties, so he smiled and said, "Lu Shiyu, why don't you compete with Cao Zhenfu, how about it?" ”

Lu Xiangsheng looked at Cao Wenzhao, who was eager to try, and thought that the emperor brought him to the Guards barracks, and he should want him to enter the Guards. Of course, ordinary civil officials are reluctant to enter the military camp, but Lu Xiangsheng has always wanted to follow the example of the sages and lead the army to expel Jiannu from Liaodong, but he is very satisfied with this arrangement. If you enter the barracks and want to win the hearts of soldiers, of course, you have to show some ability. So he arched his hand and said: "I hope General Cao's subordinates will show mercy." ”

The first comparison is archery, a hundred steps away from the target, Cao Wenzhao left and right bow, three arrows are all red hearts, attracting the surrounding soldiers to applaud together. Lu Xiangsheng picked up the bow and shot it out one by one, which was also a red heart, which attracted another round of applause.

The second is a fight, Cao Wenzhao used a gun, Lu Xiangsheng chose a big knife weighing 80 catties, the two guns exchanged knives, and the killing was inseparable, and finally Lu Xiangsheng cut off the tip of Cao Wenzhao's gun with a knife, which was a small victory.

Cao Wenzhao, who was full of disbelief, shouted: "Come again, horse war." The sergeant brought a horse to Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao rode his own horse, the two fought again, Cao Wenzhao sold a flaw and ran forward, Lu Xiangsheng caught up, but unexpectedly Cao Wenzhao returned to the horse pistol and will stab Lu Xiangsheng in front of him, Lu Xiangsheng held it with a knife, jumped off the horse and said with a smile: "General Cao has a good means, and he is defeated." ”

Zhu Youxiao saw it in his eyes and secretly praised it in his heart. This Lu Xiangsheng has an overall view, brave and not inferior to Cao Wenzhao, and at a young age, he can understand people's hearts, and he is not competitive, he is really not a person who looks like Zhu Xiaotian (this is so awkward), such a person will definitely become an excellent general in time.

Zhu Youxiao said: "Lu Shiyu will first familiarize himself with the regulations and the use of weapons in the Guards, and other matters will be arranged later." ”

On this day, Zhu Youxiao received a letter from Shen Yourong, the chief soldier of Denglai, who pointed out that due to the fall of Guangning, a large number of Liao people fled to the coastal islands, and looked forward to the rescue of the Ming Dynasty sailors day and night. But at this time, out of consideration for preventing spies from getting involved, Governor Tao Langxian actually ordered: "Those who dare to cross one person will be beheaded." Shen Yourong hoped that the imperial court would be able to rescue the Liao people and allow them to enter Denglai.

Zhu Youxiao was furious, in order to prevent spies, he would not let the Liao people cross the sea, which is really interesting. He called Fang Congzhe and other cabinet members to discuss how to punish Tao Langxian. Fang Congzhe said: "Governor Tao is good at soothing the people, the Liao people after Liao Shen were appeased by him, there are those who serve in the army, and those who are in the field are also given land for resettlement. ”

Zhu Youxiao said: "The people of Liao are also my people, of course the matter of the spy must be investigated, otherwise what is the use of the official, replace him, specially for me to appease the people of Liao, and investigate the matter of the spy Dongchang and Jinyiwei, who can take over as the governor of Denglai?" ”

Fang Congzhe said: "It is not necessary for Yuan Gong to suppress Denglai. “

"Is Shoufu talking about Yuan Tongzheng? I also heard that the first emperor praised Yuan Gong for his detailed punishment and law enforcement, and I believe that Yuan Gong will not let me down. “

The next day, the emperor decreed: Yuan Keli, the governor of Denglai and other places, prepared troops to defend Haizanli and conquered the eastern military affairs. Shen Yourong, the chief soldier, crossed the sea with a military boat, and responded to the temporary settlement of the Liao people in Denglai, and Tao Lang was the deputy envoy of Shandong Province, specializing in the affairs of the Liao people's tuntian.