yasinovel Chapter 81, Round 1 Ends
Chapter 81, Round 1 Ends
The first round of the provincial military examination has concluded.
General Wang stood up again and announced the results of the first round in a loud voice.
There are about 40 candidates who directly advance to the second round. A few more need to be added, one for B and one for C, to make up the total of 48.
So that in the subsequent second round, two one-on-one duels can be held.
Five examiners were intensely debating the list. The candidates on the waiting list all looked nervous, hoping for the luck of being selected.
Even though being promoted as a substitute means that one's strength is at the bottom.
Even if you get selected, you might not make it to the third round.
But what if?
The path to becoming a martial arts champion is fraught with a single step.
It all depends on what kind of difference it can bring.
Soon, the list of candidates was read out in public, and Hou Tong was one of them.
Upon hearing this, the thin boy almost jumped up, his face filled with undisguised excitement and relief.
Liu Sheng also sensed his good fortune turning around and was happy for him.
But when he heard the results being announced, he discovered that among the candidates who had officially passed...
The top two grades were undoubtedly swept by the best of several aristocratic families.
The number of candidates with other double B scores was also higher than Liu Sheng had imagined.
Much more.
On second thought, after all, this year's provincial examinations from three counties have all been merged into Yueya County.
The large number of test takers seems understandable.
Although he was a bit unlucky, Liu Sheng didn't have time to complain: "There are still twenty days left!"
He was making plans in his mind.
If Yin Ruyu could get the precious medicine.
Based on the effect of the last dose.
Liu Sheng was confident that if he ate a few more old wild ginseng roots, he might even reach the eighth grade.
Everyone says that the precious medicine is a bit expensive.
I don't know how much I can buy with my measly 500 taels of silver.
Liu Sheng also did a quick calculation.
At the start of the second round, there were a total of 48 candidates.
Finally, 12 people were left to advance to the third round.
Then, from among them, four martial arts candidates were selected, and the remaining eight were martial arts scholars.
"Based on this calculation, I only need to win two consecutive matches in the second round to secure the title of Wu Xiucai."
As for becoming a martial arts graduate, he wouldn't even dare to dream of it.
These scions of powerful families, who have trained since childhood, are simply too strong.
The number of people from the Kang and Yin families alone far exceeds four.
If you have similar circumstances to theirs from childhood, then you naturally have nothing to worry about.
Unfortunately, the time spent learning martial arts was still too short.
Even with the panel in place, it's impossible to bridge the gap between the two sides in such a short time.
"Keep practicing these days and work hard to earn money. Don't wait until the precious medicine arrives and you don't have the money to buy it. That would be incredibly embarrassing."
Liu Sheng made up his mind.
No matter what.
Joining the rebel army had been his long-cherished wish for some time now.
Since Master Gao Huang has spoken...
Then I have to do my best to do it.
Even though he didn't pass the exam in the end, he could still join the rebel army if he shamelessly begged for it.
However, his starting position is incomparable to that of a martial arts scholar. In his previous life, he experienced educational discrimination and knew the ins and outs. This time, when joining the rebel army, he should at least establish a solid foundation of social standing before entering.
into the night.
General Wang Jingyi was the chief examiner for the military examination.
He changed into casual clothes.
Alone, he arrived at a Mingsha Gang stronghold in the market.
This is the location we agreed upon in advance.
When they arrived, Gao Huang, accompanied by Cao Dahuang, was already waiting there.
"Master Gao!"
General Wang Jingyi bowed with his hands clasped in salute.
Although the two were of similar rank, Gao Huang was, after all, someone who followed Zhang Tianxing, so Wang Jingyi dared not neglect the proper etiquette.
"General Wang, you're too kind!"
Gao Huang gestured for Wang Jingyi to sit down, and then began assigning tasks:
"General Wang, in the coming days, try to send some scouts to the Guazhou iron mine."
General Wang Jingyi frowned, quickly discerning some of the truth from this latest mission:
"Oh, so General Zhang is finally preparing to start an uprising?"
As a veteran, he was all too aware of the importance of the Guazhou iron ore mine.
Generals who frequently rebelled all knew this.
If you want to raise an army.
The best course of action would be to take control of the arsenal as soon as possible.
Only in this way can a large number of armor and weapons be obtained.
However, if the degree of rebellion cannot be determined by a single battle or by issuing a proclamation, then it would be best to have an iron mine and more skilled craftsmen.
Weapons are consumables; it's perfectly normal for a soldier to wear out several swords in a battle.
Without iron mines and blacksmiths as reserves, it would soon be impossible to continue fighting.
Seeing Gao Huang's knowing look, he didn't say anything more.
General Wang coughed, cleared his throat, and could hardly contain his excitement.
The Great Fan Dynasty, the court of the demon race.
The oppression has been weighing on humanity for hundreds of years.
Which human clan or righteous general didn't have a blood feud with them in their ancestors?
Even over the years, they have suffered no shortage of discrimination, exclusion, exploitation, and humiliation.
Thinking about this...
Wang Jingyi hurriedly said:
"The Guazhou iron mine is not a problem. It's Shang family territory, full of loopholes. Lord Gao, just wait for my good news!"
"Alright, thank you for your trouble, General Wang!"
Gao Huang gave further instructions on the details, especially the information about the iron mine's defenses, output, craftsmen and miners, and passageways, saying that the clearer the information, the better.
The most important matter has been settled. The two then exchanged information on some smaller tasks, the recent movements of the imperial army, and new intelligence on the internal strife between the Lun and Shang clans.
The more they talked, the more Wang Jingyi could sense Zhang Dashuai's determination to raise an army from Gao Huang.
Having finished speaking about the important matter, Gao Huang suddenly changed the subject: "Was the list of opponents for the second round of the military examination drawn up by the five of you?"
"Um?"
The conversation had been focused on important national affairs, so Wang Jingyi was momentarily taken aback by what he was hearing.
He thought for a moment before answering:
"Originally, it was County Lieutenant Kang who was in charge, but today he and that demon magistrate were busy with something, and the list was handed over to the clerk. I can also command the clerk; if needed, Lord Gao can give the order."
Wang Jingyi was naturally unaware that the county magistrate and the county constable Kang were currently in a state of utter distress because of the Black Fox Gang incident, and did not know how to explain things to the governor.
"That's excellent. I've received intelligence that my apprentice angered the county magistrate by saving Yejia'ao, and the Kang family wants to arrange for their own members to take revenge. I'll trouble General Wang to arrange for my young apprentice Liu Sheng to be matched with practitioners of the Imitation Boxing style."
Gao Huang's words.
This surprised Wang Jingyi.
He was thinking.
The story of Liu Sheng escaping the bandits' encirclement and asking them for help.
He was in the army at the time, so he naturally knew about Liu Sheng and was quite impressed by his youthful courage.
Unexpectedly, the county magistrate and the Kang family acted in such a despicable manner. Instead of daring to seek help from the righteous army, they tried to sabotage Liu Sheng, a mere ninth-rank martial artist.
His capacity for breathing is indeed very limited.
"Replacing the scion of aristocratic families is certainly appropriate, but why must it be a practitioner of the Imitation Boxing style? And what level of skill is needed to put him in charge of the fight?"
Wang Jingyi inquired frankly, hoping that the final task could be completed according to Gao Huang's wishes.
There will be no misunderstanding.
"To be honest, General Wang, after the martial arts examination is over, I plan to assign my little apprentice a task that requires him to stay in Huangqu County for a while, so that he can get used to it in advance."
"I see. Then I'll assign him two martial artists of similar strength, those who can imitate his style."
A smile appeared on Gao Huang's face:
"A little stronger is fine, thank you General. As for the young masters of the noble families, arrange them together and let them fight like dogs!"
It was clear that Gao Huang was in a good mood.
Wang Jingyi muttered to himself.
Aren't you a proper young master from a prominent family?