。 The martial arts tournament began step by step. First, Zhao Heng read an article written by an official of the Ministry of Rites, sprinkled with thousands of words. Quoting scriptures and classics, citing from the side, it is very literary. However, Chen Ao didn't understand a sentence, and looking at the expressions of the hundreds of martial arts people present, they basically didn't understand either.

But when it's time to applaud, no one will skimp on their applause. Even those who dozed off would wake up in time and applaud loudly. The presentation, which was full of enthusiasm but not many in the audience, lasted long. Zhao Heng also seemed to realize that on this occasion, in the face of this group of people, it was really a bit inappropriate to read such an article. But he still read it in a proper manner, and finally improvised a paragraph.

Chen Ao understood this paragraph, and basically said that now the four seas are peaceful, and the people are at peace. However, the repeated violations of the northern Khitan are a big trouble for my Great Song Dynasty. Therefore, at this time, it is a wise decision to convene a martial arts conference to vigorously demonstrate the brave martial spirit of my Chinese boys. This conference is very necessary and timely. At the same time, I wish the conference a complete success.

After the official article was finished, Chen Ao heard that the people around him were secretly relieved. The celebrant shouted loudly, "The martial arts tournament begins!"

Chen Ao knew that the first item on the agenda was the so-called martial arts performance. The palace guards temporarily learned to dance, showing the development of Chinese martial arts. This kind of ornamental performance is not interesting to Chen Ao. He just kept an eye on Cao Yi, Fang Baishi, and Kou Zhun to prevent them from suddenly attacking and catching him off guard.

Who knew that these three people were just concentrating on watching the performance, and they didn't seem to have any intention of embarrassing Chen Ao at all. Chen Ao wondered, and his vigilance couldn't help but relax a little. Finally, the cabaret show is over, and it's time for lunch.

The second agenda item was for the emperor to host a banquet to entertain the heroes of the rivers and lakes to encourage everyone to make outstanding contributions to the stability and harmony of the Great Song Dynasty. Of course, only people of a certain status can be invited. Most of the rest of the people have to find a place to eat on their own.

But even so, there are one or two hundred respected heroes selected. With so many people, of course, it is impossible to squeeze into the palace. The imperial dining room has already been placed in the large square at the entrance of the Wenzhao Palace, and dozens of round tables have been placed. Everyone sat down in turn, and a little eunuch came over to serve food and wine for each table.

The first time these people tasted the imperial banquet and wine, they were very excited, and they immediately staggered and became lively. Zhao Heng is also rare to eat with so many bold men, and he is in a very good mood. Chen Ao is still very vigilant, and even tries to drink as little as possible when others toast, and always stays sober.

But at the banquet, the three still didn't move. Chen Ao couldn't help but be a little suspicious, feeling that he had persecution paranoia. The banquet ended in a commotion, and everyone was a little drunk. Only Chen Ao didn't drink much, quite a bit of a feeling that the whole world is turbid and I am alone, and everyone is drunk and I am sober.

After eating and resting for a while, the martial arts tournament continued. The celebrant announced the third agenda item, talking about martial arts. Chen Ao asked in advance that this was a forum-type activity, mainly because several leaders were arranged to come to the stage in advance to talk about their understanding of martial arts. These people have all gone through pre-rehearsal exercises, and even the drafts of their speeches have been reviewed several times, and there will be absolutely no mistakes.

Originally, when Chen Ao heard these arrangements, he was still a little strange, why there was no competition or anything like martial arts from beginning to end in a conference attended by a martial arts person. After thinking about it, I realized that after all, this was a grand event led by the emperor, and the symbolism was greater than the substance. And once there is a competition, there will be grievances and even casualties. How could such a situation arise in such a politically significant conference?

Thinking of this, Chen Ao felt that Kou Zhun had arranged it very thoughtfully. It's just that they haven't made any moves so far, could it be that Cao Yi and others really don't have any personal purpose in vigorously advocating this grand event?

Chen Ao secretly wondered as he watched a middle-aged man in his forties striding onto the stage. Chen Ao vaguely remembered that this person was the head of the Wuyi Sword Sect, and it seemed that his surname was Ning, but he didn't remember his name.

I saw that the head of Ning walked to the center, made a square gesture, and said loudly: "Fellow martial artists, down is Ning Xuanchen, the head of the Wuyi Sword Sect. I am honored to participate in the martial arts event today, and I feel very honored in the future, and I would like to thank Your Majesty for your grace in advance!"

He turned around and saluted Zhao Heng. Ning Xuanchen said at this time: "It's still shallow to learn the arts, and it's really a bit shameful to talk about martial arts here. And here today, there is also Chen Daxia, the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, who will not dare to speak first......"

Chen Ao suddenly heard the words "Martial Arts Alliance Leader", his heart jumped, and he secretly screamed that it was not good. Sure enough, Ning Xuanchen was so old that he actually called him a hero. Chen Ao's cold sweat broke out all of a sudden.

Ning Xuanchen said again: "Regarding the understanding of martial arts, I dare to ask, who can compare with Chen Daxia?"

The crowd was silent, neither knowing how to answer, nor wanting to answer. This kind of question is answered in two ways, either offending these important ministers sitting on the stage and offending Chen Ao, the celebrity next to the emperor, or being suspected of being cartilage flattering and losing his identity in vain.

Chen Ao only felt a chill down his spine, and he couldn't wait to rush up and hold Ning Xuanchen's mouth. This person was obviously patting his ass and praising him, but in essence, he was roasting him on the fire. This person is clearly not at ease!

Thinking of this, Chen Ao couldn't help but think of Kou Zhun and the others, his heart sank, and he secretly thought, that's right, is this their trick?

In fact, when Chen Ao was discussing with Zhao Ling, he also thought that Kou Zhun and the others would use this method to deal with him. Because the previous few times, they were unsuccessful, and it is highly likely that they will change their strategy. Therefore, Zhao Ling also gave Chen Ao some ideas to deal with.

It's just that these countermeasures are all aimed at Kou Zhun and Cao Yi. They forgot that Kou Zhun, as a big family in the rivers and lakes, must also have his own sphere of influence and a group of people. If you want to kill a little Chen Ao, why do they need to do it?

Chen Ao regretted it, but heard Ning Xuanchen over there continue: "Therefore, in the next proposal, we should first invite Professor Chen Daxia, the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, so that we can really be empowered and benefit a lot!"

He was a martial arts alliance leader and Chen Daxia, and he didn't give Chen Ao a step to back down at all. Chen Ao had a bitter face and thought to himself, Lao Tzu still teaches you a lesson? Isn't this a joke?

Chen Ao really didn't know anything about martial arts, and in order to treat internal injuries, Jingchen and Su Zhuo had taught him internal skills. It's just that these two people are martial arts masters, and they have reached the realm of simplifying the complex. And they knew that Chen Ao's learning was shallow, and they had made the most simplified treatment of their mental methods. Therefore, Chen Ao did not have to work hard, so he learned.

He just wanted to turn around and say to Zhao Heng for mercy, but when he saw Zhao Heng smile very happily, "What Master Ning said is reasonable, I almost forgot you! Since you are the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, you should talk about it first!"