After listening to Xiong Tingbi's words, Emperor Tianqi's face suddenly showed joy. This matter can be said to be the thing he is most concerned about. Now that there is news, it is naturally good. After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi ordered: "Let the Qintian Supervisor calculate

One day, I will hold a martial arts trial!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! This servant will go and convey the order in a moment!" Wang Chengen bowed respectfully, with a flattering smile on his face.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi looked at Xiong Wencan aside, and said in a deep voice: "Although he is the number one scholar in the palace test, after all, the official department is in charge of the official hats of the world's officials, and the official hats of these number one martial arts scholars are still more.

They'll take care of it. You can go find Zhou Jiamo, the Minister of Civil Affairs, in a moment, and don't let him hide away!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xiong Wencan was stunned for a moment, and could only reply respectfully. As for other words, it was not convenient for him to say them and he could not say them.

"That's it! Is there anything else?" Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly and asked expressionlessly, obviously preparing to issue an eviction order.

Xiong Wencan was slightly startled, but after finishing his business, he bowed to Emperor Tianqi and said respectfully: "I beg you to leave!" After saying that, he bowed to Emperor Tianqi and bowed out respectfully.

Only Emperor Tianqi and Lu Xiangsheng were left in the hall. As for the eunuch team headed by Wang Chengen, they were simply ignored.

"Come here, give Lu Aiqing a seat!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile and ordered Wang Chengen on the side.

Wang Chengen, who was standing aside, was stunned, not to mention Lu Xiangsheng in the center of the hall. As a seventh-rank Hanlin editor, although his status in the court was very special, it was far from enough to be given a seat in front of the emperor.

Wang Chengen couldn't help but take a look at Lu Xiangsheng. He really didn't know what this young man was capable of. Why did the emperor think so highly of him? However, he could only speculate on these things in his heart. He would never dare to say them out. He didn't dare to delay at all.

Turned around and went to the back.

Sitting on the brocade pier that Wang Chengen had moved, Lu Xiangsheng felt a little bit on pins and needles, with an uncomfortable look on his face. He looked helplessly at Emperor Tianqi, his lips trembling but he said nothing.

"What? My seat is uncomfortable?" Emperor Tianqi said playfully, looking at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile.

"Your Majesty has betrayed a humble minister, and I am really frightened!" Lu Xiangsheng looked helpless, and the military officer on his face almost wrinkled together, and there was a trace of prayer in his tone of voice.

Smiling and waving his hands, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Jiandou doesn't have to be like this. I don't treat you as an outsider. Once you become Mr. Sun's sect, we are fellow sects. There is no need to be reserved in front of me. I have already inspected you."

Your character and ability. I will never agree to your becoming a disciple of Mr. Sun. Now I can conclude that you are a rare talent. Lu Aiqing is watching you in heaven, watching you avenge him!"

"Your Majesty!" Looking at Emperor Tianqi quite emotionally, Lu Xiangsheng's eyes were a little red, and the feeling that a scholar would die for his confidant suddenly arose in his heart. If he learned the art of literature and martial arts, and served the emperor's family, he could have such a master in his life.

You can go ahead and do it!

Smiling and nodding, Emperor Tianqi pondered for a moment and said: "Jiandou, I know that you are good at both civil and military affairs. Are you interested in taking the exam for the number one scholar in martial arts? If you can get the number one scholar in both civil and military arts, you will be a legend of the Ming Dynasty!

"

Originally, Lu Xiangsheng would be very happy, but unexpectedly, he didn't say anything, but there was a trace of worry on his face. He seemed to have something to say, but he was still hesitating.

Emperor Tianqi was stunned for a moment, his expression suddenly became serious, and he said: "Jiandou, if you have anything to say, just say it, there is no need to hide it in front of me!"

Slowly stood up. Lu Xiangsheng lifted up his clothes and knelt on the ground, saying in a respectful tone: "It is my blessing that the emperor values ​​me so highly. I know that there are reasons for this, including my father's and Mr. Sun's."

, and the reason for the emperor’s high regard. However, I hope that the emperor does not need to care too much about me. As the saying goes, if a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. Although I am not afraid, I can’t bear the trouble. I just want to do something for the Ming Dynasty.

, I want to be loyal to the Emperor. I may not know how high the sky is, but I have an unkind request, and I hope the Emperor will agree to it!"

Looking at Lu Xiangsheng with a sincere face, Emperor Tianqi suddenly felt that his throat seemed to be blocked by something. He nodded hard and said: "My dear, just say it, I am listening!"

"Your Majesty, I hope that your Majesty will not use Chaoba on me in the future. I am willing to start little by little. I don't want to give someone a hand, and I don't want to bring trouble to the Emperor and Mr. Sun. The most important thing is that I feel that I am not

Even if you are inferior to others, you can become famous and achieve success by relying on your own abilities!" Lu Xiangsheng's temperament changed, and his face looked a little excited, even a little frivolous.

Looking at Lu Xiangsheng in surprise, Emperor Tianqi actually had such a side. After being slightly stunned, he nodded with a smile.

Seeing this scene, Lu Xiangsheng breathed a sigh of relief. The words he just said shocked himself, and he regretted it after he said it. It would be terrible if the emperor thought he was crazy, because he was really disrespectful. But look

When Emperor Tianqi smiled, Lu Xiangsheng knew that everything was fine.

"Aiqing really surprised me. If someone else had said this, I might have thought he was just trying to gain fame or boasting. But I believe in my own vision and that of Mr. Sun. I'm waiting to see you serve as the founder of the Ming Dynasty.

The day when I will do my best!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Lu Xiangsheng and said with a smile.

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. I will do my best until I die!" Lu Xiangsheng immediately touched his head to the ground and said loudly, his voice trembling.

After stepping off the dragon chair and helping Lu Xiangsheng up, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "I originally wanted to keep you in the capital for a while, but I see you don't have the intention. Let's do this! There will be a test for you and me in the martial arts palace in a few days.

Let's go and see it together. When this matter is over, I will send you to Liaodong and you go find Mr. Sun. As for your official position, let Mr. Sun think about it. You can tell Mr. Sun what you want to do."

"I thank you Lord for your kindness!" Lu Xiangsheng knelt down on the ground again, with a deep joy on his face, and said respectfully.

"Okay, go down! When the time comes, I will send someone to find you!" Emperor Tianqi waited for Lu Xiangsheng to finish his salute before saying with a smile.

"I excuse myself!" Lu Xiangsheng bowed and retreated. His face was filled with sadness and he looked high-spirited.

A few days later, on the sixth day of April, the Qin Tianjian decided that it was a good day and auspicious. Emperor Tianqi didn't care, so he decreed that this day would be the day for the Ming Dynasty's martial arts examination.

Early that morning, thirty warriors who were taking part in the imperial examination were led into the palace. A martial arts arena had been prepared in the Forbidden City, and they were all waiting here. Standing around them were all guards in imperial robes, and many holding weapons.

The musketeers' guards all looked at these thirty people with eager eyes. If anyone had any evil intentions, they would definitely be killed on the spot.

After the sun rose, Emperor Tianqi arrived belatedly with his ministers, covered with silk umbrellas and a large number of eunuchs and maids.

Emperor Tianqi frowned slightly. Beside him, there was a person shouting and looking extremely excited. None of the civil and military officials around him looked at her, but there was a little boy following her who was shy from time to time.

He smiled shyly, looking a little embarrassed.

"Can you calm down for a while?" Emperor Tianqi looked at his sister and felt a little headache. Why was he so excited when he heard that he was going to be the number one scholar in the martial arts test? Emperor Tianqi said and glared at Wang Chengen fiercely. If he hadn't been so talkative, he would have been so excited.

There is nothing to do now.

Wang Chengen looked aggrieved. When he saw Emperor Tianqi kicking him, he quickly lowered his body even lower.

It seemed that Emperor Tianqi was really angry. Zhu Wanjun immediately became obedient and followed Emperor Tianqi step by step. She looked unusually gentle and virtuous.

Shaking his head helplessly, Emperor Tianqi ignored her and quickened his pace towards the stage not far away.

Now that Emperor Tianqi has arrived, the palace examination will naturally begin. After a large set of etiquette, the real examination begins.

Looking at these thirty people, Emperor Tianqi said to Xiong Wencan, the Minister of War next to him: "Xiong Aiqing, how are you preparing for the exam?"

"Back to the emperor, because he is the top martial arts scholar, he naturally wants to be among the best. The assessment is divided into four categories, namely archery, equestrianism, infantry combat and cavalry combat. The same assessment is the same, and every time there are requirements.

If they can't meet the standards, they will be eliminated directly!" Xiong Tingbi was naturally confident and reported with a smile on his face. He had thought about these for a long time, so there would naturally be no mistakes.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Let's do this this time! After all, the preparations are not sufficient. After this assessment, I will formulate a process for the assessment of the number one martial arts exam. Wait until the next martial arts examination.

It’s just the right time to use it!”

Heaving a sigh of relief, Xiong Wencan wiped the sweat from his forehead. He doesn't care what happens next time, but this time it will be fine! He bowed to Emperor Tianqi and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, can we start now?"

"Well, let's get started!" Emperor Tianqi thought for a while and then said: "Give me the roster of these thirty people, I want to see it!"

Xiong Wencan was stunned, why are you looking at the roster? He doesn’t know these people, is there someone familiar to the emperor? Shaking his head to drive away the messy thoughts, Xiong Wencan presented a notebook to Emperor Tianqi and said: "This is

The roster of these thirty people contains their names and place of origin!"

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi took the roster, reached out and turned it over. Emperor Tianqi still had some expectations in his heart, and he didn't know if he could see familiar people.

As if he didn't want to disappoint Emperor Tianqi, as soon as he opened it, Emperor Tianqi saw a name. This name was Wu Sangui, his native place was Liaodong, and behind it was written the son of General Wu Xiang. Seeing this name, Emperor Tianqi was stunned!
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