Chapter 67: Imperial Martial Arts
Zhang Cheng had already made arrangements at the school. These days, the emperor had reported that he would reuse the Imperial Horse Prison. Zhang Cheng was so excited that he was so excited that he had been waiting for a long time! So this time Zhang Cheng felt that he must perform well.
Not to mention Zhang Jing, who was the same period as him, he was the younger generation Chen Ju and Xu De, who was not a glorious person outside.
It is fake that Zhang Cheng doesn’t envy him. He has been squatting in the school for the past few years. This time he has the chance, so Zhang Cheng naturally has to do it well.
When Zhu Yijun came to the school, the others had already expired. Under the leadership of the two princes, everyone saluted Zhu Yijun. After sitting down, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "My dear friends, take your seat!"
The nobles then found their own seats to sit down. On the left and right sides of Zhu Yijun were the British Duke Zhang Rong and Ding Guo Duke Xu Wenbi.
The two of them were sitting there with their beards stroking their beards, smiling on their faces, quietly waiting for the start of martial arts.
In the academy, the grandson of the British Duke Zhang Weixian was in the academy, and the Dingguo Duke's Mansion was Xu Yingzhen, the grandson of the Dingguo Duke. The two of them often took the exam to teach their grandsons, which can be regarded as being aware of the roots.
"Two dear friends, why not start?" Zhu Yijun glanced at the two of them and said with a smile.
The two of them naturally did not dare to say anything else, and quickly said, "But according to your Majesty's order!"
As Zhu Yijun issued the order, Zhang Cheng waved the small flag next to him, and then the war drum next to him rang. Drums were played on both sides, and there were nine small drums next to each big drum. With a command, the drum sounded suddenly.
Two teams of people entered from the left and right sides, each of whom was wearing helmets and armor and rode on the horse.
Instead of entering the venue directly, they began to circle around the venue, and the horse's hooves hit the teaching ground, making a neat sound. The two teams of people actually only had a group of horse's hooves, and as the speed became faster and faster, there was no panic at all.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Yijun laughed. He was so good at riding. In fact, he didn't have the ability.
After running three laps, the two teams slowed down their horse speed in the middle line and walked directly towards the stands on Zhu Yijun and the others. With the sound of a gong, all the horses stopped without any sound.
Every knight was straight and looked straight, and was majestic and strict.
When the nobles saw this scene, they immediately smiled happily, pointing at one of them and the people around them from time to time, that was his son and that was his grandson. You should know that these marquises in Beijing basically have children here.
British Duke Zhang Rong and Xu Wenbi were both smiling from ear to ear, and the two teams led their grandson.
Seeing that they could see the back teeth when they both smiled, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Two dear friends, do you know why Zhang Weixian and Xu Yingzhen lead the team?" When he said this, Zhu Yijun's eyes swept over the other marquises.
British Duke Zhang Rong and Ding Guo Duke Xu Wenbi were both stunned and shook his head and said, "I don't know!"
Can it be said that they are my grandsons? Because they are from the Duke's Mansion? It is clear that this matter is, but they dare not say it. Such things can be done privately, but they cannot be taken out of the blue!
"Then I'll tell you, because they are the best among the children in the school."
"The two of them ranked first in the total scores of bows, horses, riding and shooting, military books, war books, even geography, mountains, logistics and supply, etc. To say something that the two dear friends don't like to listen, they are much better than you."
"What I often say to them is that Mr. Qiang is better than your grandfather and strive to surpass your ancestors."
After hearing Zhu Yijun's words, the nobles present looked at each other in a flash. Your Majesty, is it really okay for you to say that?
Zhu Yijun was too lazy to see their faces, and then said, "The captains of the two teams are Xu Yingzhen and Zhang Weixian. They compete once a month. If they lose, they will have to give up their seats."
"The monthly exam started three years ago, ten times a year, and they never lost once."
"This is very good. Let me show you my dear friends today."
As Zhu Yijun said, Zhang Cheng waved the flag there again. The two teams were separated from each other, and many people ran up to start setting up the targets and other things. The assessment started from riding and shooting, which was the process of taking the monthly exams.
From shooting fixed targets, to shooting mobile targets, to riding a horse and shooting, every item can make people shine.
Especially Xu Yingzhen and Zhang Weixian, the two of them were doing very steadily on the horse. Zhang Weixian used a quick arrow and shocked the whole audience. When the horse ran by quickly, Zhang Weixian drew seven bows in a row, and each arrow hit the bull's eye.
There were bursts of cheers suddenly sounded at the scene, and the British Duke Zhang Rong's face had already been smiling.
Xu Yingzhen was not to be outdone. His arrows were not as fast as Zhang Weixian, but they were more successful. He could shoot three arrows at a time. The three arrows were located at the top of the target, the lower edge of the target, and three arrows were fired, and nine arrows were shot.
The performances of these two people instantly shocked other nobles, and their children are really not as good as those of them!
In the past five years, Zhu Yijun has done his best to cultivate the academy, especially Zhang Weixian and Xu Yingzhen. Zhu Yijun was created as role models. He stimulated them once. For Zhang Weixian, Zhang Yu and Zhang Fu, and for Xu Yingzhen, he said Xu Da.
Anyway, among these people, your ancestors are the most glorious and capable. If you are surpassed by them, I will tell the world about this.
After five years, the two of them dared not slacken at all. They trained diligently every day, and the effect was quite significant.
The performances of others were also very exciting, the most outstanding one was Gongshunhou's grandson Wu Weiying. I don't know if he had hidden his strength before, but this time this kid was fully firepowered and immediately turned over and rode and shot, showing his superb riding skills.
The bow and arrow were also shot very accurately, without continuous shooting, nor volleys. He was defeated by the momentum and strength.
With one arrow, the target fell apart instantly, and the fragments exploded all over the ground, making the limelight come to great success.
The title of Gongshun Hou originated from Gongshun Bo, and was granted by Chengzu Zhu Di. The first Gongshun Bo was named Wu Yuncheng. He was a surrendered Mongolian man named Timur, and Zhu Di gave him the name Wu Yuncheng. Gongshun Hou's Mansion is relatively low-key among the nobles and is usually not visible.
When it was passed down to this generation, the title of Gongshun Hou fell on Wu Ruyin, who was his grandson.
Seeing his grandson's performance, Wu Ruyin's expression was a little complicated, but his face was still very happy.
After riding and shooting, he was just about to do kung fu. The first one to perform martial arts was Wu Weiying. This was chosen by Zhu Yijun and it was also a glory given to him. The people below made the nobles look a little jealous, and look at their son.
Chapter completed!