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The Bianliang sword contest expanded its influence unexpectedly. Originally, Yang Chuanyong and Yang Dezheng were just looking for some generals. Those who were about the same age as them were naturally young and energetic. When they heard that the officials would come to watch the final battle, one and the other could not help but feel proud.

This person will naturally promote it once he is proud of it. It will naturally attract dissatisfaction from the clan and the relatives of the foreigners. Are you the generals very powerful? So the conflict arose. In order to suppress the generals, the descendants of the clan and the relatives of the foreigners also decided to participate in this martial arts competition. Some civil servants who practice martial arts couldn't help but get involved.

Although they were civil officials, the Neo-Confucianism of the Song Dynasty was not yet prosperous, and the talent standards at this time were naturally both civil and military. Many civil officials knew a little martial arts, no better than those of the scholars of the Ming and Qing dynasties in later generations, and they were powerless to tie a chicken.

In just three days, this incident attracted great attention from the second generation of officials and rich people in Bianliang City. In the past three days, the number of people sent by Zhao Qiong has been counted, and more than 300 people have signed up.

Zhao Jin suddenly saw the business opportunity and immediately set the qualifiers at two places: Jinshui Lake and Zhao's main store. Zhao's main store naturally did not compete in the main store, but in the open space behind the main store.

The open space was originally owned by a store, with the front door and the back of the warehouse. Because Zhao's main store was going to expand, it has bought this area, and the demolition was almost done in the early stage. It was very empty, and the demolished building materials could be used to build a ring. Anyway, this ring took only more than ten days, so why buy a new one?

The reason why it is set up here is naturally to attract customers. So many people compete, they naturally have to eat, drink, defecate, and their relatives and friends will come to watch, which will naturally stimulate consumption in the Zhao family store. A simple audience station is built near the arena, which is another money! Zhao Jin originally said that he was going to pay, but now it seems that he can still make money.

When the censor saw this, he immediately felt like he was injected with chicken blood. He wrote a memorial to impeach Zhao Chen, saying that Zhao Chen was named a martial arts competition, but in fact he was selecting dead soldiers. Zhao Chen was disdainful of this because he had prepared for it, and he was doing it openly and transparently, and only children of seventh rank and above were allowed to participate.

It’s not that Zhao Qian discriminates against poor families, but is really to avoid suspicion. Just like the reason why these censors impeached Zhao Qian. If they are all children of seventh rank or above, do you think such second-generation officials are easily bought by Zhao Qian as dead soldiers? And are they willing? As the saying goes, the son of a daughter cannot sit in the hall. Since ancient times, most of the dead soldiers have been born in poverty.

Therefore, the impeachment of these censors was quickly resolved into invisible by facts.

However, in Bianliang City, Zhao Chen's unintentional action this time caused an undercurrent to surge.

…Kunning Palace…

A brass incense burner was placed on the table, and wisps of blue smoke floated out from the top of the stove, making the room full of a faint and elegant fragrance. Liu E, wearing a light yellow palace outfit, sat upright on the chair, and two people were sitting upright on the head below Liu E, namely Liu E's confidant eunuch Luo Chongxun and Privy Councillor Zhang Qi.

Liu E pinched an orchid finger, picked up the teacup, took a sip of fragrant tea, and said lightly: "You have heard of the Prince of Kuaiji, have you heard about it?"

"I heard about it!" the two of them quickly answered in unison.

Liu E thought for a while, put down the teacup, and looked at Zhang Qi with some confusion, saying, "I have lived in the palace for a long time, and I am not very clear about the things outside. Zhang Aiqing, what do you mean by the Prince of Kuaiji's move? I am lurking for more than two months, and suddenly there is such a big noise. I really can't see through it! I can't see through it!"

Liu E hates this feeling very much, especially as she gets older, she pays more and more attention to power. Liu E hates Zhao Chen, the restless guy.

Zhang Qi pondered for a long time before he spoke: "Grandma, I am quite confused about this matter. After discussing with his staff for a long time, I think that the Kuaiji County Prince does this, which cannot be two possibilities. One possibility is that the Kuaiji County Prince really wants to compete for martial arts. After all, since childhood, the Kuaiji County Prince has loved martial arts practice!"

After listening to Zhang Qi's analysis, Liu E's face relaxed a little, and she paused and asked, "What about another possibility!"

When Zhang Qi heard this, his face immediately became much more serious and his voice was serious. "If it were this possibility, it would probably not be great! Can the Grandma know about the Tanglong Incident?"

Liu E's face changed drastically when she heard this, and she said in disbelief: "How could the official dare to do this?"

The Tanglong Incident was a coup in the Tang Dynasty. After Wu Zetian died, Emperor Zhongzong of Tang ascended the throne. Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was a wife, and after his death, his wife Empress Wei wanted to be Wu Zetian. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Li Longji and his aunt Princess Taiping launched a coup, killed Empress Wei, and supported his father Li Dan ascended the throne. It is known in history as the Tanglong Incident.

Zhang Qi paused and then answered Liu E's words. "I also think it is unlikely that the current official family is pure and does not care about doing such a ruthless thing. However, I think that this may mean to force the palace. When the official family goes to the final to watch the game, it will naturally win the hearts of the generals. If it doesn't move, it will naturally be a competition. If it moves..."

Zhang Qi did not dare to continue, shook his head, and sighed: "Duan is a good strategy to attack with one step and retreat with one step! I am afraid that this matter is not something that the Prince of Kuaiji can think of!"

"Hmph! Fan Xiwen and other guys are so restless!" Liu E slapped the table with hatred.

If Fan Zhongyan was there, he would probably be wronged, and he really didn't get involved in this matter.

After all, Liu E was Liu E. After thinking about it, he resolutely said: "No! This matter cannot be handled by the Prince of Kuaiji and others. In the finals, I will also be there in person!"

Luo Chongxun, who had not spoken, interrupted, "Master, I have a plan here, but I just don't know if I should say it well!"

Liu E was curious and asked, "What should I do? I am all my confidants here. Just say what you have if you have!"

"Yes!" Luo Chongxun responded, pulled his broken duck's voice and said slowly: "The Prince of Kuaiji's sword-making competition in Bianliang is just using the words "fame and fortune" to involve the thoughts of the nobles' children and win the hearts of the officials. Since that's the case, why don't the eldest lady give the first official position?"

Liu E hesitated and said, "This is not good! I'm afraid it will attract many opposition from scholars and officials, not to mention that this competition was made by the Prince of Kuaiji. Wouldn't this make the Bianliang sword contest a half-martial arts?"
Chapter completed!