Notices announcing that the Divine Thunder Army would hold a martial arts competition in two months were posted all over the city at the same time.

Most of the people in the city knew about this!

Needless to say, the huge bonus alone was enough to attract attention, and there was a heated discussion in the entire capital!

No matter in the streets or alleys, or in restaurants and tile shops, everyone is discussing this matter...

Naturally, this news was also known to the big guys in Beijing.

Prime Minister's Office.

Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the State, personally read the notice and put it aside casually, saying calmly: "This is a matter for the military attache. It's better for us not to interfere!"

"But Mr. Xiang, the bonus and travel expenses... that's a lot of money!"

"Well, this is indeed inappropriate. Let's let them read the book and test His Majesty's reaction."

"Yes, Prime Minister."

Compared to the indifference of the civilian officials, the situation within the military attache was like a pot exploding.

Zhongshan Palace.

King Zhongshan, King Zhenze, and the generals and generals from various armies and battalions in Beijing gathered here one after another.

"Old Prince, this is not appropriate. Uncle Jiang Cheng's actions are absolutely inappropriate. Please make the decision, Old Prince, to stop this useless martial arts exercise!" A general of the Royal Forest Guards was so excited that he almost jumped up.

"Old prince, the generals in our army have always been inherited from generation to generation, and sons inherit their father's legacy! But what kind of martial arts did Uncle Jiang Cheng do... to recruit generals from the people? This... this is not..."

"Please let the old prince make the decision..."

King Zhongshan has white hair and white beard. Although he is short in stature, he is full of power.

He sat firmly on the throne and listened to the words of the generals, but he said nothing and just drank tea.

"You all shut up!"

King Zhenze jumped out, waving his "starry" big hand.

He jumped up and cursed: "Why did Uncle Jiang Cheng do this martial arts competition, and it was not forced by you? I think back then, if you were willing to transfer generals at all levels to the Shenlei Army, how could this martial arts competition happen!"

"Your Majesty, you can't blame me for this..."

"Not long after Mr. Jiangcheng came to Beijing, he caused several shocking cases of injustice and killed innocent people indiscriminately. He was simply a disaster! The generals in the various armies and battalions were unwilling to be transferred there, and we had no choice..."

"nonsense!"

King Zhenze was furious, and the flesh on his face was trembling.

"If you hadn't interfered with it, there wouldn't have been anyone willing to go..."

"This...your lord...your lord has wronged me for waiting..."

"enough!"

King Zhongshan put down his teacup and stood up.

When he spoke, he was full of power.

The sound is like the clash of steel and the sound of bells and drums ringing in unison.

In an instant, the quarrels among the people below were suppressed.

All the generals, generals, and King Zhenze, etc., all faced King Zhongshan, raised their hands and said in unison: "Old Prince!"

"This morning, I have entered the palace and asked to see Your Majesty. The matter has been decided. You don't need to say anything more! King Zhongshan scanned everyone.

"Then...dare you ask the old prince about this..."

"Actually, at the beginning, I was also dissatisfied with this martial arts strategy. However, His Majesty highly praised it. Your Majesty is determined to hold the martial arts competition. It is absolutely impossible to change this matter!"

"Here, I would also like to warn you not to tamper with the martial arts matter, otherwise once it is found out, even I will not be able to protect you! Just take care of yourself!"

After finishing speaking, King Zhongshan turned and left.

Only the generals were left, and the generals looked at each other.

They never understood that this martial arts exercise would definitely destroy the existing military model of "son inheriting father's legacy".

It will also harm the interests of many people.

But as the "boss" in the military attaché hierarchy, how could King Zhongshan still defend a black sheep like the martial arts examination?

They thought hard and couldn't figure it out.

Actually, this is very simple.

Because King Zhongshan is not only the "boss" in the military attache sequence, he is also a relative of the emperor and a supporter of imperial power!

Martial arts can obviously strengthen the imperial power and stabilize the rule. It is a wonderful method!

King Zhongshan only understood this after meeting Emperor Chen, so his attitude could change.

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Notices for martial arts exercises are not only posted in the capital.

In fact, the 6,500 people assigned by Emperor Chen to Zhu Xiuyuan were divided into many small teams by him.

These teams will go to various states and counties across the country at the same time to post notices of martial arts exercises as quickly as possible.

Truly "facing the whole country"!

A few days later.

Lingnan Road.

Guangzhou City [The word "Guangzhou" has been around for a long time and has not changed].

"Han Qingshan, get out of here, my master doesn't welcome you!"

boom!

The door painted with red paint suddenly closed, and the copper "head" on the door collided with the copper nails, making a "ding, ding, ding" sound.

In front of the closed door, three people stood.

Among them was a middle-aged scholar, who was called "Han Qingshan" by his disciples.

Behind Han Qingshan, there are two "macho men".

"Brother, since they don't welcome us, let's leave!" said one of the tough men. He was as strong as an ox and his eyes were as big as bells.

"That's right, brother, if you don't want to keep me here, I will keep you. Why should we support their stinky feet!" said the second macho man. He is also as strong as an ox, but he has one eye.

The middle-aged scholar Han Qingshan turned around and said with a smile: "Niu Gang, Zhu Li, let us three brothers go and have a drink!"

"good!"

"Eat wine, eat wine, you won't come back until you're drunk, hehehe..."

So the three of them left here and entered a wine shop.

After drinking several bottles of wine, Han Qingshan and the other three were already tipsy.

"Hey, have you heard? Your Majesty has newly formed the Divine Thunder Army, and he is going to hold some kind of martial arts competition to select generals at all levels in the army..."

The drinkers at the next table were chatting, and their words came through vaguely.

"Um?"

The wine glass Han Qingshan raised suddenly stopped in mid-air.

He frowned, put down his wine glass, walked to the next table, cupped his hands and said, "I wonder if the Divine Thunder Army that the two young brothers just mentioned is the Divine Thunder Army under Uncle Jiang Cheng's tent?"

"Exactly!" Seeing that Han Qingshan was very polite, the bartender replied.

"Then what kind of martial arts...is it to select generals at all levels for the Divine Thunder Army?" Han Qingshan asked again.

"good!"

"That's not right, Lieutenant General Chen of my army... has always inherited his father's legacy and passed the military examination. I have never heard of it!" Han Qingshan frowned.

"Sir, this is absolutely true! To be honest with you, I have a mentor who has just returned from Beijing. According to what he said, although the civil and military officials had objections to the military examination, they were all rejected by His Majesty.

Even if we try hard to stop him, His Majesty is fully supportive! And King Zhongshan also said that he will strongly support the martial arts..."

The drinker was also tipsy and showed off his "extensive knowledge" wantonly.

"I see..." Han Qingshan nodded slightly.

"Sir, let's take a look. The two warriors behind you may want to go to Beijing and take part in the martial arts competition."

"Oh, why is that?"

"Because the imperial court compensates travel expenses, ranging from ten taels to one hundred taels. If you get a ranking in the martial arts examination, you can get more rewards. It is said that the last 'Martial Arts Champion' can also get five thousand taels of silver.

Woolen cloth!"

"The imperial court directly uses silver coins to reward and compensate for travel expenses?" Han Qingshan was extremely surprised.

What kind of wealthy operation is this?

"It's absolutely true... Um... I'm afraid you just entered the city not long ago, right?"

"Yes, why do you know?"

"Because the notice for the martial arts competition has been posted all day long, and everyone in the city knows about it. Didn't you notice it when you entered the city?"

"Thank you both, farewell!"

Han Qingshan cupped his hands, and then greeted the two brothers: "Niu Gang, Zhu Li, stop eating, let's go take a look at the notice!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Qingshan left first, walking quickly and going downstairs.
Chapter completed!