The first snow in the fifth year of Jiajing was much earlier than the fourth year of Jiajing.

At this time last year, Tang Shu and others could still bet that the canal would not freeze so early, and take a boat north to catch the exam in the winter months.

But now it has just entered the wax moon, and snow has begun to fall in the capital.

In the Wuying Palace, the banquet for the top ten Wu Jinshi and the reference generals has ended, and now it is the military affairs meeting to continue to hold a meeting on the military situation and the defense of the border town in Shuozhou.

The people in the hall didn't know that there was snow outside, and it was Huang Jin who walked in, and said with a happy face: "Congratulations, Your Majesty!" Congratulations, Your Majesty! It is snowing in the sky, and it must be cold when you want to come to Shanxi, and the Tartars have to retreat! ”

Zhu Houxi stood up and asked, "Really! ”

"It's true!"

"Open the temple door!"

The door of the Wuying Hall was opened, and a gust of cold wind poured in, and everyone saw the snowflakes that slowly fell to the ground.

"God bless the Ming!" Yang Yiqing is well aware of the impact of weather changes on the battle situation, and the snow has fallen so early this winter, and the Tatar cavalry has a lot more worries.

These days, the military situation in Shuozhou has affected Zhu Houxi's heart every day.

There are not only external enemies, but also internal worries.

Although Wang Xian went to the governor Xuanda as the secretary of the military department, he was no better than Yang Yiqing. One has long been in charge of the three sides, and has a prestige in the frontier; Wang Xian only once patrolled Datong, and the time was not long.

Zhu Houxi hadn't looked forward to the report of the retreat of the enemy over there, but the weather turned cold and began to snow.

He was only happy for a moment, and then slowly sat down with some amazement: "In the north of the Koubian, the monarch and the minister have to rely on the time of heaven to ease their worries a little. ”

One sentence made the hall a little cold, Huang Jin was a little overwhelmed, and Yang Yiqing was slightly embarrassed because he blurted out the sentence "God bless Daming".

After glancing at Wang Shouren, Yang Yiqing saluted and said: "Your Majesty inherits the unification and has the blessing of heaven; Shuozhou meets the enemy and has geographical advantages; Now that the martial arts and generals have been completed, they are more popular. The Tartars will definitely be able to repel them, and now that the ministers are assisting His Majesty in their careful planning, in time, the northern captives will no longer be troubled. After the change, the border defense has accumulated shortcomings for nearly a hundred years, and Your Majesty does not need to worry too much. ”

Zhu Houxi nodded: "I just feel it, and I know the difficulties of the border towns." There is Wang Xian in Xuanda, and let's wait for the military intelligence report to talk. Close the door of the palace and continue to discuss this round of military restructuring in various provinces and the appointment of this group of generals. ”

There are a total of 108 people in the main and deputy lists of the martial arts examination, and nearly 100 of them have entered Beijing to participate in the big competition, all of whom have entered the emperor's sight, and they are divided into two echelons: those with military command experience and those without experience.

Now, Wu Zhuangyuan Yu Dayou is being discussed, because the "Ming Pao" on the first day of December published the final results of the Wuju Palace Examination.

This is the first fierce general in the Ming Dynasty to have the title of serious martial champion, and the news of Tartar Koubian has also spread in the capital.

"In my opinion, it's still what kind of drills are there in the Beijing camp and what kind of martial champions the imperial court chooses, which makes the Tartars feel that we are ready to fight them."

"Nonsense! Shameless! A few years ago, if there was no these, wouldn't the Tartars have no Koubian? The opening of the palace test and the training of the Beijing camp are all His Majesty's will. You don't have to beat around the bush, you might as well make it clear. ”

“…… It's just that the people of Shanxi are pitiful. ”

Yu Dayou was braving the snow and went to Wang Shenzhong's house.

After he became a martial artist in high school, he did not return to his hometown like some people. These days, there have been many invitations from the homes of the lords and ministers such as the Duke of Yasukuni, the Marquis of Xianning, and the Uncle of Xiangcheng, and Yu Dayou suddenly stood in the center of the stage, unable to shirk it.

Now there are a lot of doubts in my heart, and Wang Shenzhong often meets with the emperor in the imperial study, and today he made an appointment with Lin Xiyuan, Gong Yongqing and other fellow villagers, and Yu Dayou wanted to ask for advice.

After the banquet in the Wuying Palace that day, what the emperor said to him in the Heart Cultivation Palace, Yu Dayou still didn't fully understand.

Halfway through, I heard someone arguing in a tea shop on the street.

Many people know his name, but few people know him.

Yu Dayou has not yet been officially ordained, he only brings his "personal guard" Bao Zhengchuan.

During this time, as Yu Dayou entered and exited the prince's mansion, Bao Zhengchuan's chest became higher and higher when he walked.

is following the promising martial champion, how can he not be proud?

"General, ignore those idiots." Bao Zhengchuan glanced at some people who said things like "The champion of the show talent and martial arts will also retreat from the enemy", they are all idle people who have little knowledge, but they are afraid that they can't read big characters, and they didn't see what the newspaper said about that round of martial arts tests?

Yu Dayou naturally ignored these, but these days he did feel the emperor's unusual expectations for him, so he was a little weak-hearted.

As he pondered his thoughts, he heard the rapid sound of horses' hooves and shouts of joy in the distance.

This is in the capital, and this arrogant galloping sound immediately made Yu Dayou subconsciously think of something, and looked over.

It must be a military intelligence report! And it should be Lubu Feijie!

The sound of horses' hooves came faster than people's voices, and when Yu Dayou looked over, he saw that several people over there were holding down the horses' hooves and carrying some cloth in the middle of the street.

"Shanxi victory! Datong Town surrounded the thieves, beheaded one hundred and thirty-seven levels, killed more than 1,000 enemies, and won the Ming Dynasty! ”

"Good!"

It has always been the case that those who spread the good news should be in good spirits, and they must stop at every place they pass by and proclaim it loudly.

What is boasted is not only the good news and military achievements, but also the strategy of the emperor and the princes of the court.

Yu Dayou watched them pass by, but his face became more solemn.

There is no mention of annihilating the enemy army, so naturally the encirclement will not be completely successful. It was really difficult to really encircle and annihilate the Mongol cavalry in the wild.

The decapitation can have one hundred and thirty-seven levels, and that is indeed a big victory.

It is a big victory for the Ming Dynasty, but it will be a great shame for the Tartars.

Since the First World War in Yingzhou, how have the Tartars ever suffered again?

What's more, today's captive chieftains are no longer the original Dayan Khan, for them, this is the first defeat in the face of the Ming Dynasty.

On the grassland, he lost to the captive chieftain of the Ming Dynasty...... For the sake of prestige, it is necessary to get back to the field.

The good news reached the palace, and the good news came as scheduled, but this time it was Yang Yiqing and Wang Shouren with solemn faces.

What Yu Dayou could think of, how could they not think of it?

"Your Majesty, Shuozhou is a great victory, the matter of rewarding officers and soldiers is small, I am afraid that there will be a big war next year!" Wang Shouren said solemnly, "I am young and ambitious, and the Great Khan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty has many scruples about him, and the Tumut Department must save face." ”

At this time, Zhu Houxi smiled instead: "Although Lu Bu praised some merits, after all, it was a big victory. It's a good thing to win. Qing and the others are worried that one is that Datong Town should not be moved lightly, and the other is that the money and food must be prepared, and the burden is not small. The trouble of the northern captives cannot be avoided, since this is the case, Mo Ruo will prepare for the battle with victory and fight again. After this punch, it will be at least ten years for me to stabilize the northern Xinjiang of the Ming Dynasty! ”

“…… Ten years of stability? ”

Yang Yiqing's head hurts, what kind of big victory does it take? How big of a battle does that have to be?

"Money and food must be prepared first, and more importantly, strategy." Zhu Houxi pondered for a moment, and then made up his mind to raise his head: "I have a bold idea, and I will refer to it together!" ”

……

Tang Shunzhi, who was busy with the exercise, was a little more relaxed.

The enemy in Shuozhou retreated, and the work of the military department was much easier.

Like a year ago, this time he's really starting to prepare for the exam – next February.

Nowadays, the first level is to enter the volume.

According to the requirements, the roll must be completed before the fifteenth day of the lunar month this year.

At the end of the month, those who can enter Beijing to participate in the examination will be notified. After the February 16 examination, those who pass the test again will take the imperial examination.

Tang Shunzhi's strategy had naturally been prepared a long time ago, but after participating in the exercise, knowing the border situation in Shuozhou and the current results, he thought it necessary for him to replace one of them.

With the convenience of being in the Ministry of War, Tang Shunzhi was able to understand a lot of the situation and border defense arrangements on the side of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

But apparently not enough.

Therefore, he thought of Lu Bing, and after being hit by Wu Jinshi, he also went to Miyun's side.

Tang Shunzhi noticed that when Lu Bing participated in the discussion of the Shuozhou war situation, he said some things about the Northern Yuan situation that he didn't know.

So he invited Lu Bing after he was released from duty, and asked directly during the banquet: "What is your identity?" General Staff Yang and Da Sima have known about you for a long time. ”

Now it is not what it used to be, Lu Bing already has the background of a martial artist, and he is the seventeenth on the main list and the thirteenth in the palace test.

Therefore, he bared his teeth and smiled: "I grew up with Your Majesty, and Jiaci is Your Majesty's nursing mother. ”

Tang Shunzhi couldn't help but be stunned.

guessed that Lu Bing's origin was extraordinary, but he didn't expect his origin to be so extraordinary.

“…… Your Majesty has boiled you up for six years? ”

Lu Bing sighed: "Yes, I will finally be eighteen years old next year." ”

Tang Shunzhi was stunned again, and then realized how young Lu Bing was. In that hurdle martial arts exam, he can finally rank thirteenth, even if some people know his identity, but they must have real skills.

Thinking of what he could directly do as an apprentice of Wuyue of the Military Academy when he first talked to him, you can imagine what kind of "cultivation" he has experienced over the years.

"You and I got acquainted too quickly." Tang Shunzhi looked at him deeply.

Lu Bing continued to grin: "Who are the two of us, what do you want to say when you come to me, just say it." ”

Tang Shunzhi hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "When you were in Miyun, you said that Bodi Khan in the Northern Yuan Khan's court did such a thing as a proton in the Tumut Ministry, how did you know?" ”

Lu Bing was able to have that great name later, not all because of Jiajing's trust.

Now he asked rhetorically, "Are you guessing the questions of the subject?" Do you want to cheat? ”

"......," Tang Shunzhi replied angrily, "This is also a plan for the country!" Relieve your worries! I want to change an essay, just to enter the volume, can it be called cheating? ”

"Wow, tease you." Lu Bing looked at him for a while, and then said, "Don't guess, you're just afraid that you don't know, after you enter the national prison, there will be brothers in the guard who will pay attention to you." When you arrived at the Huangming Academy, I was ordered by my father to 'hit it off at first sight' with you. However, I didn't expect Brother Tang to be so high, and the younger brother was convinced ......"

Tang Shunzhi, the smartest person, hearing this, seeing his emotional expression, how could he not know that he was still serving His Majesty?

As soon as he entered the Guozijian, there was a brocade guard staring at him...... Tang Shunzhi suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Why?

Hearing Lu Bing's hint, his heart couldn't help beating violently: "What do you mean...... Don't I guess? ”

Lu Bing sighed distressedly: "Commander Luo, Commander Wang, He Baishi, Yan Yanshi, Zhang Changdu, Military Academy...... My husband is too many. You must know very well that Your Majesty hopes that I will be able to take charge of the Jinyi Guard in the future. You are also the person that Your Majesty fancies, and you have real materials anyway, so if you cheat, you can cheat. If you want to know anything, I can go and ask for a decree, and then ask Zhang Chang for clarification. ”

Tang Shunzhi: "......"

Isn't that okay?

Now the situation is clear.

As His Majesty's milk brother, as the person His Majesty expects to play a big role in the future, his teachers in the past six years are the strongest group. He knows more clearly about the situation in the Northern Yuan Dynasty than others, because his father and Zhang Bo of the Governor's Internal and External Inspection Factory are also former ministers of the Qiandi and brothers of the past.

But some information should be secret, not something you should ask about, right?

How could he be so sure that His Majesty would approve it after asking His Majesty for a decree?

“…… I just thought that Brother Lu had read some books and knew some secrets, and I just wanted to ask you a question or two. ”

"That's fine, you ask, I'll answer." Lu Bing grinned again, "When you enter the State Hall the day he enters, don't block me with some things." I'm not afraid to tell you today, and I'll be staring at you in the future anyway. ”

“……”

Tang Shunzhi felt that the friendship had deteriorated.

Yes, in the future, he will serve in Jinyiwei, as the eyes and ears of the Son of Heaven, one of the hundred officials of himself is naturally within the scope of his attention.

I didn't know how to speak for a while, so he asked again: "Is it true that as soon as I came to Beijing, the Jinyi Guard paid attention to me?" You are ordered by the order of the Commander......"

"It's no harm to you!" Lu Bingzhen said, "Your Majesty came into the world, I knew that you were an immortal material, don't brag everywhere, I thought about the system or rely on my ability to speak!" I have been boiling for six years for anything to do with Your Majesty. Do you know how I've spent the past six years? ”

Tang Shunzhi had mixed feelings.

Anyway, after getting to know you, I often see you drinking tea on the shore of Nashicha Sea, and you look very idle.

As soon as he thought that he might know that he had left the Guozijian and gone there, he became "idle", and Tang Shunzhi's mood became even more complicated.

Suddenly, I felt that there was also a pair of eyes behind me, looking at me meaningfully.

It's His Majesty's eyes.

Since winning the champion, Tang Shunzhi was a little weak for the first time.

What kind of immortal am I?

……

In the house rented by Wang Shenzhong in the capital, several fellow villagers gathered together.

"Shisuke, I don't mean that you have been distracted by studying the art of war and sex and martial arts for several years, and you have settled here." Gong Yongqing is now looking at Yu Dayou, his eyes are very complicated, "I haven't congratulated you on your high school martial arts champion." ”

It's not the first time to ask him, so we all know that Yu Dayou has been visiting him at the invitation of many princes and uncles, General Staff Yang, Wang Shangshuren, etc. these days.

Rising steadily.

According to the previously announced treatment, the martial artists will study and train for three years at the Military Academy of Huangming University as generals in Beijing, and then they can be awarded positions ranging from the fifth rank to the fourth grade.

He, the martial champion, has no doubt that he started with the fourth grade.

What's more, there are so many lords and important ministers in the court?

"Mistakenly, fluke." Yu Dayou was humble for a moment, and then looked at Lin Xiyuan and Wang Shenzhong, "Daosi, after the banquet in the Wuying Palace, His Majesty summoned me to the Yangxin Palace for questioning, and you were also there at that time." I have a lot of doubts in my heart, and I want to ask you for a lesson or two today. ”

The envy in Gong Yongqing's eyes was hard to hide.

There was also a separate summons, and the emperor made an exception to open the martial arts palace test, which shows how much importance he attaches to this martial champion.

And what about him? It's just that the Ministry of Rites is the secretary of the seventh grade - this year began to make an exception, and then directly appointed the Hanlin Academy. Except for a few people, the rest of the people who participated in the temple examination were all ordained from the seventh grade, which is called multi-calendar practice.

And the selection of the horse, which has been rumored for a long time, has not moved!

Hearing Yu Dayou's words, Wang Shenzhong was silent for a moment, and then opened his mouth: "Your Majesty asked you about your plans, and you said that you still have to take the exam." Although Your Majesty has encouraged you, in my opinion, it is better for you to enlist in the army directly. ”

“…… As you all know, I still learned the art of war the most. I have also prepared the strategy for entering the volume in the past six months or so. Now, the people who recommended it have also been entrusted. ”

Wang Shenzhong said solemnly: "You have to think clearly. This system is only allowed to participate in the six grades or less. If you want to take the examination department, then you have to make an exception now, and you can only be awarded the six-rank martial arts. I know that you want to take the opportunity to be a doctor, but only one person is awarded the title of uncle in the two subjects of civil and military, so you naturally want to take the Yasukuni martial arts subject, and I will tell you, Changshu Tang Shunzhi wants to take this subject. He is now the head of the Ministry of War, but in fact, he is already a disciple of General Staff Yang and Wang Shangshu in the art of war! ”

Yu Dayou was stunned at first, and then a little angry.

What happened to Wen Zhuangyuan? Wen Zhuangyuan must have a better chance than himself to be the leader of the Yasukuni Martial Arts Division?

"What? Tang Yingde is going to take the Yasukuni Martial Arts Course? Gong Yongqing asked in a lost voice, and then regretted it for a while.

Knowing this, I didn't give up, and I also tried to set the national security and civil science.

“…… This Tang director, I have also seen it in Miyun. Yu Dayou understood Gong Yongqing's reaction, and couldn't help asking, "He is in the art of war...... Extraordinary? ”

"The end of the scroll is near, so I say to you that this is one of them. I am in the imperial study, and I know that His Majesty has a good eye for you, and I hope that you will make contributions as soon as possible, which is the second one. Beiyu once again made a big move on Koubian, the king and the master won, the Tartars will not be reconciled, there may be a big war in the next few years, and the achievements can be expected, this is the third. Tang Yingde ......"

Wang Shenzhong paused, and then glanced at Gong Yongqing: "We are in the same department as him, this person is so knowledgeable and talented, it can only be said that he is ......"

Gong Yongqing sighed when he heard this: "Both Shengyu and He Shengliang ......"

Lin Xiyuan was speechless: Why do you still use the sentences in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that are being serialized in "Ming Pao"? This sentence was added by His Majesty when he reviewed it, but you Gong Yongqing and Tang Shunzhi don't seem to be able to call it Yuliang for a while, right?

Yu Dayou looked at their reactions, and frowned for a while: This Tang Shunzhi, is he really that strong?

Wang Shenzhong gave him a critical blow: "Even if it's martial arts, it's hard for you to win him if you're afraid." ”

Yu Dayou really opened his mouth wide now: is it Tang Shunzhi who is wearing a civil official robe in Miyun's house?

Wang Shenzhong continued to crit: "He was taught by Lu Bingbai, one of the five mountains of the Military Academy, and he only practiced for more than a year, Lu Bing was no longer able to defeat him, and he also took the top prize by the way." If he is allowed to practice for another year or two, he will definitely easily take the martial arts championship. ”

Gong Yongqing lowered his head in shame: I just sighed just now, I was also a champion seed player.

But they are double-level monsters.

Literature, Practice, Miscellaneous Studies, Martial Arts, Art of War, Connections...... Gong Yongqing wanted to cry a little.

Otherwise, why do you think everyone thinks that he will pass the national security and civil science exam, and most of the other people in the first class of the same subject have no idea?

“…… Lu Bing? Yu Dayou's focus is on Lu Bing.

Of course, he knew that Lu Bing, although he was a defeated general and only thirteen of his subordinates, but he could defeat Lu Bing after only practicing martial arts for more than a year...... Is there really such a desperately gifted, all-round man in civil and military affairs?

At the time of the martial arts test, I felt that Lu Bing seemed to know a lot of news, and he should have some origins.

But he didn't expect that Lu Bing and Tang Shunzhi were still friends......

Wang Shenzhong looked at them and glanced at Lin Xiyuan again: "Maozhen, what do you think...... I think that's something to say, right? When His Majesty saw him, he did not avoid us. ”

“…… He's already been hit by the Wu Jinshi, so he should be okay, right? You'll find out soon. ”

Gong Yongqing looked at them blankly.

Wang Shenzhong nodded and said solemnly: "No matter where you are an official in the future, you must not have a gap with this Lu Bing." We also found out a few days ago, the Queen Mother heard that Lu Bing had fallen into the martial arts and summoned him to the palace. His Majesty chatted with him first, and we learned that he was the son of Lu Yishi, the commander of the Imperial Guard, and His Majesty's milk brother, who grew up together since childhood. This person will definitely be the commander of the Jinyi Guard in the future, and there is a big event at the moment, I am afraid that it will come out soon. ”

“…… What's the big deal? ”

"Why did you summon Lu Bing when you were the queen mother?"

Gong Yongqing's pupils shrank when he heard this.

The old man of the Qiandi, the seventeenth year old high school martial artist, His Majesty's milk brother......

His eyes darkened: this last hope is gone?

Yu Dayou was already numb: a Tang Shunzhi had already formed a critical attack on him, but Lu Bing's origin was so terrifying.

With this identity and the background of Wu Jinshi, perhaps he will soon appear in front of the government and the opposition as a concubine at the level of Hou Bo and the commander of the Jinyi Guard.

The official may not rise so quickly, but that position will be his, sooner or later.

Yu Dayou's "personal guard" Bao Zhengchuan shuddered.

Since it is already the nature of a companion, Yu Dayou cultivates the trust and tacit understanding between the two in this way of not avoiding him.

Now Bao Zhengchuan began to tremble when he spoke: "General...... During the martial arts test...... Although lost...... But I ...... Beat him up...... Two ......"

“…… That's the palace test, what are you afraid of? ”

Can Bao Zhengchuan not be afraid? Who knows if this Lu Bingji doesn't hold grudges? Although he won that one, he was punched twice, and then he didn't go into battle, and his personal guard lost.

Yu Dayou was silent for a moment after speaking, and then saluted Wang Shenzhong and them: "Maozhen, Daosi, Mingzhi, you are familiar with Tang Yingde, I don't know if you can invite you on my behalf, I want to have a discussion with him." ”

“…… You are Wu Zhuangyuan, wouldn't it be good for you to post a visit? ”

Yu Dayou was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "It's the same." ”

It turned out that he was a little timid at that moment, so he subconsciously felt that he could be more courageous with his friends present.

But if you want to be a general, how can you be cowardly?

No matter how good Tang Yingde is, he always has to meet and learn from each other before he can make a decision.

If the position of earl really can't be directly tested to comfort his deceased father, then he will go into battle early to kill the enemy and fight for merit.

Lin Xiyuan's eyes lit up: "The champion of Bingxu Kewen and martial arts is learning martial arts? Good news! ”

The champion of civil and military affairs has fought? And the newspaper must not be sold out?

(End of chapter)