He Qizhou did not expect to see Professor Tan again in the indoor school grounds of the college just after the morning class. Just now, Duan Xianjue explained the rules and schedule of the examination to eight students participating in the martial arts examination. Since there is also a literary examination
Part, therefore, the four schools that always value teaching martial arts often give Jizi some extra lessons in literature and history at the last moment. Among the eight, only Li Ruogu and He Qizhou are in the literature and history class. They almost never miss class, so Tan Yun
Most of what he said was familiar to him, but He Qizhou was still thinking about the schedule that Duan Xianjue just mentioned.
The martial arts competition will be held in the last five days of December. The first day will be the riding, archery and literary test, the second day will be the martial arts test, and the last three days will be the duel test. The riding and archery competition will be held at the main campus of the Armed Forces Hall.
, timed by an hourglass, set off on horseback along the track, shoot ten arrows and return to the starting point. The one with the fewest arrows will win. If one arrow misses the target, one or two more arrows will be added. The final score will be based on ranking. The top one will get one point, and the second one will get one point.
is two points, the third is three points, and so on.
In the afternoon, there is a literary test, which tests the school's war history, strategy, art of war, etc. In the end, the points are also based on ranking, and the best one is still one point.
On the second day, the school exercises will be tested. The gathering location is still at the Arms Preparatory Hall, but the questions will be announced before the test, and the ranking will be based on the final results.
On the evening of the second day, the scores of the three competitions will be announced. The one with the lowest score is the best, and the one with the most is the worst. The top 128 people with the lowest score can participate in the fourth event - the test. The lottery will be based on the top three.
The rankings are arranged, the first pair is ranked 128th, and the winner advances to the next round.
On the third day, there are two and a half rounds. The reason why it is called two and a half rounds is that after two battles, the top thirty-two people are determined. However, the military training hall recruits forty-eight people. Those who are eliminated in the battle of the top thirty-two people can still take the test.
Once, after a competition test, the winner was qualified as a Jinshi, but did not qualify for the next round of competition.
On the fourth day, there will be three rounds to determine the top four. Starting from the fourth day of the game, if the draws are from the same school, the same school, or the same province, they should be automatically staggered and rearranged to the nearest seat to prevent cheating.
Cannot be arranged.
There are two rounds of competition on the last day, which is actually equivalent to the imperial examination. The emperor comes in person to determine the top, second and third place winners. The top pick will also get the honor of writing a letter and making suggestions.
Therefore, it is crucial to be able to enter the 128th place in the three competitions in the first two days.
Someone asked whether the real masters were buried because of the abnormalities in the first three items. Duan Xianjue smiled and replied, of course it is possible, but the real masters are all smart people. The first three items are still inseparable from the word "武".
There are very few masters who fail to rank among the top 128.
The main purpose of this five-day training camp was to familiarize these eight people with the rules of the first three exams and to strengthen their practice. Like other classes, there are usually classes on horseback shooting and literature and history. Only the literature and history class is for those who are just messing around. He Qizhou
I have never touched a horse in school.
After finally waiting for Mr. Tan to finish his lecture on literature and history, the eight of them went to the outdoor school field to practice riding and shooting. Duan Xianjue said that the college's horse track was built in accordance with the regulations of the Armed Forces Hall test venue, but the Armed Forces Hall's school field was very large, and during the competition
It is divided into two, allowing two people to play at the same time. You can bring your own horse for a lift, or you can use a horse from the Weapon Hall by drawing lots, but you can only use a bow and arrow from the Weapon Hall. He Qizhou looked at the thin horse that was paralyzed under his crotch.
, asked: "Isn't that unfair? How can these horses compare?"
Duan Xianjue smiled and said: "All the good horses are in the army. It's good that our college can raise these horses. However, the horses in the armament hall are all good horses. The original requirement was that they can run to the battlefield after getting on the horse. If you ride
The technique is pretty good, so you don’t have to worry about the horse.”
He Qizhou saw that the archery target was slightly larger than a hand, and was only about thirty steps away from the track. He could hit it on a horse with his eyes closed, so he didn't worry about anything. In the next few days, he went to the school field and saw these rogue horses.
It's just pretending.
As for the last Kung Fu competition, because last year the internal Kung Fu was compared, Duan Xianjue guessed that this time the competition should be about Qing Kung Fu. As for how to compete, it is just like the questions in the liberal arts and imperial examinations, which are generally not known to people. Then there is
On the last item of the first day of training, the hospital supervisor lectured him one by one. He Qizhou was worried that he would not have the chance to ask about the case. It would be great to meet Wan Zhiyuan.
He Qizhou was the fifth in line to enter Wan Zhiyuan's exclusive courtyard. He saw Wan Zhiyuan sitting behind a table with a thick cloth wrapped around his left arm. He was obviously injured. After signaling He Qizhou to sit down,
He said: "The main purpose of arranging this conversation is to have a few words with you alone. Sit down."
He Qizhou asked: "Sir, your injury..."
"It's just a skin injury," Wan Zhiyuan said: "It was because I was careless this time when capturing the official bandit leader. At that time, I only wanted to capture him alive. Alas, when the masters of the Eight Meridians fought to the death, even if there were three of us, we still couldn't
You're underestimation! I also know that you secretly rescued Ji Sheng, and you did a good job. If you have anything to ask, you can ask now. Pay attention to the time, Wu Cha Si is still paying attention to your actions."
He Qizhou asked hurriedly: "Is the Wuchangsi still monitoring outside the school? Why didn't Jiang Di see anyone from the Wuchasi when he sent someone to pick up Brother Ji that day? The real culprit must be related to Shi Lan and the Chen family. Is there any way for the prince to find out?
Convict them? Also, Sir, do you know the current situation of Magistrate Zhang and Mr. Li Jichen of the Jinling Sect? They are innocent. Is there any way to rescue them? And..."
"Stop, stop, stop! You'd better listen to me first." Wan Zhiyuan first told He Qizhou about the destruction of the bandit's nest in the early morning of the day before yesterday, including Wei Tong's suicide afterwards, and Shi Lan's closing of the case. He didn't know anything else as well as He Qizhou.
More or less, and then said to He Qizhou sternly: "He Qizhou, I am looking for you mainly to take care of you. You are still young, and some things are more complicated than you think. Don't get involved. Let's find a way to enter the armament hall first.
Also, Jiang Di is not simple, so try not to get together with him. As for Zhang Luyao and Li Jichen, their opponents and backstage are not very tough, so don't be stupid and do stupid things."
"Is Ji Sheng no longer suspected?" He Qizhou asked.
"How is it possible? As long as Zhang Luyao is not acquitted, he will not be removed from the wanted list. With the prince here, you don't have to worry about him anymore. The Wu Cha Si is still watching you, and they even
There is a new agent stationed in the school, and he is much stronger than the previous one. You should be careful in your words and deeds," Wan Zhiyuan said.
He Qizhou wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Wan Zhiyuan: "I won't help you if I can. You go back and be careful."
He Qizhou bowed deeply to Wan Zhiyuan and turned to leave. After receiving the good news, he turned back to inform Zhang Qingrou and Xu Mu.
As the martial arts competition was approaching, the capital suddenly became lively. Scholars from all over the country came to Beijing one after another, many accompanied by their teachers. The inns in the outer city were almost all booked. Even the usually empty Nanzhili Guild Hall suddenly became lively. He Qizhou
With Professor Duan's consent, he could keep his horse in the stable of the school grounds. He went into the city and came to the Nanzhili Guild Hall while there was no class in the morning. By the way, he also told Zhang Qingrou what Wan Zhiyuan said yesterday.
After ruling out the possibility that Ji Sheng was a robber in the suburbs and implying that Ji Sheng was safe and sound, Zhang Qingrou, who had always regarded Ji Sheng as her brother, felt a little relieved.
He Qizhou originally wanted to go back to the college to attend the afternoon classes with Yang Shan and Zhang Qingrou after lunch, but the big yellow horse in the Jiukong Hall actually got angry with He Qizhou and snorted non-stop. When He Qizhou saw the big yellow horse, his belly dropped.
He gained a bit more weight, his fur became more and more yellow, and he looked extremely sleepy. He had no choice but to tell Yang Shan and the others that he wanted to take Rhubarb out for a run around the city, and he would see you in class in the afternoon.
Dahuang saw that He Qizhou wanted to take it out of the city, so he stopped getting angry. It was not convenient to ride horses in the city. Dahuang followed Qizhou obediently. Both the man and the horse were secretly laughed at by the passers-by because of Dahuang's ugliness. Anyway, both humans and horses are used to it.
He was not used to it and didn't care. He went straight out of the outer city. After arriving at Kuocheng, the road was wide. He Qizhou got on his horse, patted Dahuang's cheek and said: "Dahuang, I don't know if you can run this month."
This martial arts competition depends on you!"
Dahuang seemed to understand. He raised his hoofs and prepared to run wildly. He Qizhou hurriedly tightened the reins. This was still within the city, but Dahuang was allowed to speed up and leave the south gate of the city. He Qizhou rode along the official road.
After walking for several miles, he chose a place with sparse forests and gentle slopes, and let the rhubarb run as much as he wanted. He Qizhou suddenly felt like he was back to the scene of riding a horse and hunting in Bailian Mountain when he was a child.
It's a pity that Dahuang's speed has not lost much, but his endurance is not as good as before. After running for more than ten miles quickly, he was out of breath like an old man. He Qizhou had to dismount and find a pond for him to break through the thin ice layer.
, let Rhubarb drink water on its own. Although it was already the middle of winter, He Qizhou felt that the capital city thousands of miles north was not even as cold as the winter in Jiangling in previous years, and some parts of the streams were not even frozen.
The pond is not far from the official road, and the stagnant water comes from the stream in Xishan. It is also clear. He Qizhou vaguely heard the sound of people and horses in the dense forest on the top of the slope. Curious, he walked closer and took a closer look. He saw five young people beside the stream in the forest.
They were discussing something and allowed five horses to drink water by the stream. He Qizhou saw five people wearing the same clothes. Four people were talking around one person. The person surrounded was obviously the leader of these people. His face could not be seen clearly from a distance.
A purple headscarf is quite conspicuous.
He Qizhou knew at the first glance that he was coming to participate in the martial arts competition, but he didn't know what sect he was from, and he didn't want to cause more trouble, so he returned to Dahuang. He didn't know whether Dahuang wanted to rest for a while after running hard, or whether he could stay in the city.
After a long time, he didn't want to go back so early. When He Qizhou went to lead him, he refused to move.
Seeing that it was still early, He Qizhou didn't care about it and let it walk back and forth by the pond. Not long after, the sound of a woman screaming suddenly came from the other side of the short slope. He Qizhou's heart trembled and he hurried towards the place where the sound came from.
We rushed over, climbed over the hill, and crossed the stream where the five people were drinking their horses. Not far ahead there was a forest path, leading to the official road in the distance. Four men were standing in front of a simple carriage on the path.
The middle-aged coachman fell to the ground not far away. A woman was sitting at the door of the carriage. She must have made the scream, right? He Qizhou thought to himself, could there be another robbery? He did not dare to be reckless and sneaked over quietly.