Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Youtang summoned Zhang Mao, Zhu Hui, Xie Qian and Ma Wensheng, and proposed to them to personally inspect the martial arts of the martial arts hall.
"I am going to use Li Rong, the Lieutenant General of the Bureau of Ceremonies, to cooperate with the British Duke as the main examiner, and the Baoguo Duke as the deputy examiner, to conduct the assessment of all the martial arts in Beijing, including riding and shooting. , artillery exercises, art of war, military affairs, etc., will be graded as fifth grade based on performance, and will be witnessed by Liu Gelao and Ma Shangshu. I will also go there in person. Do you have any objections?"
When Zhang Mao heard this, his eyes widened.
Why don't you usually come to me, but you actually asked me to be the examiner for the martial arts exam in Beijing?
What kind of bullshit do those people look like? Others don't know, and I don't even know this circle. Come on, how many people will I offend?
Xie Qian and Ma Wensheng will naturally not raise any objections. They have long disliked those martial artists, a bunch of idlers, unlike civil servants who have specific evaluation standards. , now it’s time for them, who are holding the iron rice bowl, to know what it means to treat everyone equally. < /p>
Zhu Youtang said, "The British prince, I mean, the princes, princes, etc. in Beijing also need to show up on the school grounds. You, the chief examiner, must set an example first. As the Minister of the Ministry of War, Bingkuan also It's just a civil servant who will go with me, but if he is used as the main test, I'm afraid some people will be dissatisfied and think that I am deliberately making things difficult. What do you think?"
You old man Zhang, don’t think that I don’t know what you are thinking.
Do you think that you pushed this job so that you can sit back and relax at home? Even if you are going to be the examiner, you must first show your ability in archery, horse riding, shooting, etc. to show that I choose you. He made the right choice to lead the Beijing camp.
You have to shirk the blame unless you hand over your position.
When Zhang Mao heard this, he swallowed and did not dare to speak casually.
Ma Wensheng and Xie Qian next to them almost wanted to chuckle.
The internal fighting among you Wu Xun has finally begun.
Zhang Bingkuan has done a lot of harm to our circle of civil servants before. Is it finally your turn
"I have compiled all the detailed rules. You can take them back and read them first. I will do it immediately. I ordered people to be sent to each school to inform them about the school examination. No matter who they are, they must go to the school grounds immediately to participate. After two hours, you will read the details and go with me."
Zhu. Youtang will not be notified in advance if he takes the exam at short notice.
Just give me two hours of preparation time. From the time the notification is sent to the start of the exam, there are only these two hours.
No matter where the Wu Xun people in Beijing are or what they are doing, they must go to the location designated by the emperor in batches to take the exam, which is equivalent to a surprise inspection.
The four of them came out of Qianqing Palace and temporarily went to the Shangting Office to study the "assessment details".
Li Rong accompanied themThe four of us will go together
After Zhu Hui came out, he said with a nervous look on his face, "Mr. Zhang, you know that I have been slacking off on horseback riding in recent years. If you ask me to go up there, I will do it a few times." , I’m afraid this body can’t bear it.”
After hearing this, Xie Qian and Ma Wensheng laughed secretly.
Li Rongdao, "Mr. Baoguo, don't be so direct. Everyone has to participate. Even if you slack off in some aspects, you only need to make up for it on other projects. In recent years, "You have the experience of leading troops personally, but others don't."
What Li Rong means is, don't be too anxious to belittle yourself.
You feel that you are poor, or that there are many people who are worse than you.
Zhu Hui said with an envious look, "Old Master Zhang is still strong and strong. I heard that after the new year, Old Master Zhang will still compete with the juniors on the school field, and easily defeat a few stupid young men with one against three." , I can’t do it.”
Zhang Mao originally thought that Zhu Hui was feeling sorry for himself.
After hearing this, he felt something was wrong, and then glared at him.
It seems to be saying, what does your surname Zhu mean?
You are not laughing at me for finding someone to play the double act with me, are you saying that on purpose?
Ma Wensheng said, "In fact, His Majesty has mentioned the matter of military attache examinations in the past years, but when it comes to the examinations of princes, princes, etc., there are serious implications behind them, and it is often difficult to implement them. Perhaps because the Jinyan Wutang system has been established, Your Majesty will I want to take this as an opportunity to take the exam as a military attache."
Ma Wensheng has cleared up some doubts.
The emperor wants to take the martial arts test at the school in Beijing, not just in a day or two.
It is not difficult to test the generals who lead troops in normal times, but if the children of these hereditary martial arts families are tested, no matter who performs well or poorly, it may affect the stability of the court.
So the emperor did not officially start the examination until the Yanwu Hall was established.
Xie Qian smiled and said, "I think the details of the assessment are not very complicated. They just mount the horse, use the bow and shoot, and use some common military art allusions. As for the artillery drill, Only those who have studied in the Yanwu Hall can participate, and those who have not learned it are exempted. Finally, I don’t know what kind of problems your Majesty will encounter on the spot, and it may be difficult to decide whether it is good or bad.”
The warriors had to take the exam, and Xie Qian, as a cabinet minister and a person watching the ceremony, seemed particularly relaxed.
When several people arrived at the door of the upper listening office, they saw that the lecturer from the East Palace not far away was already preparing to leave. Apparently the prince also had to take the exam that day, and he did not need to attend long classes in the morning.
Xie Qian and Ma Wensheng deliberately delayed entry. Xie Qian smiled and said, "No matter whether Zhang Bingkuan proposed the assessment, or whether the group of people did well in the examination, or whether Zhang Bingkuan was the examiner, as long as the results are determined Whether it’s good or bad, others will eventually point the finger at Zhang Bingkuan.”
Ma Wensheng declined to comment.
Obviously from Ma Wensheng's perspective, he is not as "promoting narrowness" as Xie Qian.
The emperor wanted to assess martial arts and set a standard for promotion, rewards and punishments., even if there are biases in the examination items, it is always a good thing and will make Ming Dynasty's Wu Xun energetic.
How could you, Xie Yuqiao, be so gloating about someone else's misfortune
As soon as the news of the martial arts examinations in Beijing came out, all the martial arts schools in the capital almost turned their heads.
Many people simply hold a position in the military camp and are regarded as salary-paying officers. Some have not been to the military camp for many years. Even those who actually lead the troops will definitely spend three days fishing and two days drying nets. For no other reason, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty's capital camp are often occupied, both as monks and palace builders, and there are no people there. Where can they be trained?
Your Majesty, you use the capital camp as a free labor force. , and now we are suddenly asked to take the school exam, have you ever thought about our thoughts?
But the emperor has issued an order, and every family, no matter how reluctant it is, must rush to the school grounds outside the city to prepare.
A lot of people are just trying to catch up.
In the public hall next to the Yanwu Hall campus in the city, Zhang Zhouze and Wang Qiong held a mobilization meeting for the internal instructors of the Yanwu Hall.
Zhang Zhoudao said, “When it comes to archery, horse riding, and shooting, as well as the art of war, strategies, etc., it is all up to your Majesty to send people to check and comment. As for the use of artillery, I leave it to you to make actual comments. When it comes to artillery battle strategies, etc., everything can be carried out as listed in the lecture. Wang Shilang will be the chief commentator."
Nominally, Zhang Mao is the chief examiner and Zhu Hui is the chief examiner. The deputy examiner, Li Rong is the supervisor.
But in fact, many assessment items still have to be evaluated internally by the Yanwu Hall. If Zhang Zhou does not take the examination in person, Wang Qiong will act as the examiner.
Zhu Feng asked, "What about me?"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Marquis Anbian, what are you thinking about? You are also a person taking the exam this time. Do you think you can transcend the exam?" Is it outside the school?"
"Nana"
Zhu Feng became nervous.
He also wanted to be a Sanren of Xianyun Yehe. Who would have thought that this exam would also target him.
Outside the city, flags were flying.
The martial arts students from each family who came to take the exams all brought more or less retinues with them. Although they may not be able to come out on top in the exams, they cannot lose to anyone in terms of momentum. At least he looked dashing on horseback.
But some people can’t even ride a horse well, so they lead the horse.
After a large number of the Ming Dynasty's martial arts were lost in the Battle of Tumu Fort, each family was a bit out of control. Even half a century has passed and each family is still miserable. It seems that in the early years of Chenghua and Hongzhi, it was also due to constant infighting in the grasslands and the presence of famous generals such as Wang Yue that there was no major chaos in the border towns of the Ming Dynasty.
But in the middle and late period of Hongzhi, with the rise of Huosi and Dayan Khan, the Ming Dynasty could only meet the strict requirements of martial arts.
"You guys, please behave well for me and don't embarrass me, you know?"
The two brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling also came on horseback.
However, there were people guarding their horses.
Zhang Heling is still there to mobilize before the school entrance examination. It is his first time as a teacher. Most of the teachers he teaches are those who are relatives of the honorable ministers, or the sons-in-law or the descendants of the honorable ministers. Zhang Heling is still very popular now. "Responsibility".
"Marquis Shouning, what will be the next test?"
"Ask me, you are asking the wrong person. Where can I tell you that your Majesty will know how to do this this time?" Come in person, you have entered the Yanwu Hall after all. Think about those cowards from the Beijing Camp, some of them don’t even know what artillery is.”
“We have never fired a cannon ourselves. , just watching others fire, there is only one chance, if we take this test, what will we do?"
"When the time comes, you wimps, listen to me, find someone to put the fuse in for you, you just use a torch to put the fuse in Just light it, then run back, as long as you can fire the cannon, you understand. You are really making me worry."
Zhang Heling got angry, acting like a strict teacher.
"Anjing all returned to their respective positions. Those from the 12th Regiment Battalion went to each regiment's camp, and those from the Yanwu Hall went east to form an array."
The scene was full of a group of people who had never truly led the way. An honorable minister who fights with soldiers has very poor discipline.
At this time, it is not easy for them to find their respective "camps". In addition, the people in charge are basically absent, so they can only rely on some people to coordinate and help them adjust their teams.
But there will still be situations where you are on the wrong team.
Zhu Youtang and his party left the palace.
He did not go with Zhang Zhou, but planned to meet Zhang Zhou outside the city, but Zhu Houzhao followed Zhu Youtang.
The group came out of Daming Gate and passed through Zhengyang Gate to leave the city.
Just like a normal sacrificial ceremony, Zhu Houzhao looked very excited and asked, "Father, will you give me a chance to show off your performance today? My son also wants to ride a horse and shoot arrows."
"Can you do it?" "?" Zhu Youtang asked.
"No, but I can learn from it." Zhu Houzhao was very sincere.
Zhu Youtang rolled his eyes.
He thought it was too early for his son to ride a horse, and if he fell off the horse again, it would be okay if he suffered a serious injury.
Mo Bin, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, appeared beside Zhu Youtang and said, "Your Majesty, I have come from the artillery field outside the city to report that all the princes, princes and uncles have completed their formations. Your Majesty, please inspect the school in person."
Zhu Youtang said, "I'm just here to observe the ceremony. I'll leave the examination to the British Duke if I have anything to say to them."
The emperor. What it means is that during the exam, I only watched from the side and did not participate in scoring.
Of course, the quality of your performance will also clearly fall into my eyes.
Zhu Houzhao said, "Father, let me go and fire the cannon. I want to see that new cannon. I heard it can shoot seven or eight miles away."
Zhu You Zang pointed to Li Rong beside him, and Li Rong hurried over.
"Are there new cannons around the capital?" Zhu Youtang asked.
Li Rongdao "NewThe cannon is still being tested. I don’t know if it will be shipped. I have to ask Cai Guogong. ”
“Yeah. "Zhu Youtang nodded and said, "If new cannons come, just fire two cannons at the end, just to cover up the ugly. "
"Yes. "
Li Rong was also ashamed after hearing this.
It seems that the emperor is very aware of the urinary nature of the group of honorable ministers below. This time, they are not here to show off their power and make the emperor look good.
The emperor was determined to see those people make a fool of themselves and then clean up the military discipline.
Why else would he let the two rifled guns go to "cover up the ugliness" in the end?
"Father, I think it is better not to use those princes and uncles in the future, just use Mr. Zhang's people. Mr. Zhang is so capable, how can we be uneasy with him in the Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Houzhao found an opportunity to help Zhang Zhou brag. .
Zhu Youtang said, "I also know Bingkuan's ability, but Ming Dynasty cannot rely on just one person or a few people to seek peace. To be the master of the world, you must be tolerant." Forget it, you are still young, I will tell you in detail later. "
Zhu Houzhao wrinkled his eyes and nose together and said, "Father, in your eyes, when will I be considered a grown-up?"
Zhu Youtang said, "At least I have to wait until you are weak." years later. ”
“If you are twenty years old, then before you are twenty years old”
Zhu Houzhao originally wanted to say, what if you burp before you are twenty years old
< p>But then he realized that this was a disrespectful remark, so he changed his words and said, "Doesn't it mean that it will take ten more years for me to be a child? In these ten years, I will still be just a child."Zhu Youtang said coldly, "Even if You are over twenty, but in my eyes, you are still a child."
Outside the city, there is a martial arts field.
Zhang Zhou brought some people from Yanwu Hall to greet him.
Zhu Youtang called Zhang Zhou to his side and said, "You are all ready."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that I am also here to watch the ceremony today. What are the preparations ahead?" , I didn’t know it either. However, as Yi Chen knows, the situation does not seem to be very good.
Zhu Youtang clenched his fists and said, "If we don't punish them properly, how can they feel a sense of crisis? I didn't see them before the school entrance examination. I arranged the place well and I watched them show their shame." But if anyone is so ugly that I can’t see them, I will fire them from their posts on the spot and let them know that Jingying is not a place where a bunch of drunkards can settle down and live.” Please remember to bookmark it, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading