Ma Yun's appearance in the examination room is certainly not the lead examiner. She doesn't know much about military affairs. Naturally, he will not do things that laymen command the insiders. She was just here to listen. The real examiners are the eight generals who participated in the first advanced training class of Dahan Jiangwutang. All eight people have experienced many battles. After several months of study in advanced seminars. Both personal martial arts and commanding ability have been further improved. There is no more suitable chief examiner than them.
This year's martial arts examination did not test the art of war like last year. The exam last year made everyone want to understand. These candidates did not go through the real battlefield. Even after reading a few books on war strategy. It can only be regarded as talking on paper. It might as well be something real. and so. There are only three items in this year's exam. Riding, archery and martial arts. Held in two days. Because many takers do not have much culture in the first place. And this year there is no need to test the knowledge of the art of war. For most people. This is definitely a rare opportunity. Many more people signed up than last year. And there are both Han Chinese. There are also Barbarians, Qiangs, and Huns.
The Jingzhou area is already in the south. Horses are rare objects. Ordinary people's riding skills will not be much better. But the situation is different now. Liu Xin has already occupied Sili and Liangzhou. Even the entire Xiongnu grassland is under his control. There is no shortage of war horses. There will be no shortage of good riders.
The morning is the first item. . Riding exam. Not many foreigners take the exam. But the Huns are a nation living on horseback. Riding is their strength. Among them is Hu Chuquan's son Sai Ketai.
Sektai was born with a big waist. Powerful. On the grassland is also a famous young hero. It is the idol in the eyes of the prairie girl. And his snowy green horse is also one of the best horses on the grassland. For this riding exam. He is determined to win. Must win the first prize.
But this is in Xiangyang. Seketai's appearance did not usher in cheers and applause. Instead, it provokes boos. Seketai raised the reins. The snowy green horse made several tumbling moves on the school field one after another. The posture is graceful and there are many kinds of tricks. No matter how the horse jumps in Sectai. He always sits on it. Sure enough, the unity of man and horse was achieved. The audience outside the school suddenly became quiet.
Just when Secktay was satisfied. A teenager is holding a spear. Riding a black steed into the field. The young man was full of vigor. The black horse is magnificent. It is Ma Chao and his Oolong Qi.
Since agreeing to Liu Xin to win the martial arts champion. Ma Chao practiced martial arts hard every day. Diligent practice of art of war. Kung Fu for more than half a year. The whole person seems to be reborn. As soon as he came out. It brings a fierce momentum. The other candidates were out of breath. Even the invincible Seketai has a feeling of suffocation.
There are often real battles between the grassland tribes. Seketai can be considered to have been on the battlefield. There was also a faint trace of murderous aura on his body. But Ma Chao gave him a completely different feeling. That strong murderous aura can only radiate from the true warriors who have experienced many battles and murder. The exam has not yet started. Sectai has already regarded Ma Chao as his strongest opponent.
The riding test is divided into two stages: walking and running. What's more about walking horses is the examinee's familiarity with manipulating horses and cooperating with horses. And horse racing is purely a competition between horsepower and test takers' endurance. And this exam is also one that Secktay is determined to win. however. After the exam begins. He found that he had miscalculated. The riding skills of that Han young man are more exquisite than him. That dark horse is far more than his mount. final result. The two of them are in the middle of the test. But in the horse racing test. Ma Chao deservedly won the first place with the advantage of a whole horse head.
Although Seketai was a little unacceptable to such a result. But in fact his defeat was doomed from the beginning. Ma Chao was born in Xiliang. It can also be said that he grew up on horseback. His snow riding oolong is a great horse to pick one out in case. And more importantly. The snow tasting oolong is equipped with stirrups and horseshoes.
The archery test in the afternoon is only for riding and shooting. Riding and shooting were originally the strengths of the prairie nation. Seketai is here to win a round. But things backfired. Equipped with stirrups, the snow tread oolong is more conducive to maneuvering. And Ma Chao's archery skills have been guided by Huang Zhong. Five arrows in one hand has made him superb. Also won the first place without any suspense.
I lost to the Han boy in two consecutive exams. And it's on the project that I am best at. Seketai's mood was extremely depressed. Back to the post, I can't help but drink wine to sorrow. The entourage hurriedly persuaded: "You don't have to worry about the young patriarch. Tomorrow is the final contest. The young man looks thin and thin. Tomorrow will definitely not be the opponent of the young patriarch. As long as he wins tomorrow, he will be the final winner."
The entourage was right. The most important part of the martial arts exam is the third. The third exam was also the bloodiest. Candidates draw lots to catch and fight each other. Life and death are in destiny. No matter how many games you have won in front of you. If you fail in the third game, you won't be able to save your life. Naturally, there is no need to think about the champion.
Seketai gritted his teeth. Said: "The Xiongnu have been defeated by the Han people several times. I came to the Central Plains this time. This time I came to the Central Plains. I wanted to win the Wuke champion. It frustrated the Han people. It can't be said. Tomorrow will only kill the killer. I will take the life of the baby."
the next day. The atmosphere on the school field was obviously serious. All candidates must sign the certificate of life and death before entering the venue. Of course. You can also choose not to sign. But if you do that. It also shows that you have given up the exam. Although Ma Yun felt that this test method was too cruel. But this is the result of joint consultations by Zhang Fei, Guan Yu and other examiners. She didn't say much. In the eyes of Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. It's really nothing to die. What's more, such an exam is to select military commanders for the country. Without this courage. No matter how high martial arts are, it is useless.
right now. The imperial examinations have not yet become popular. Officials at all levels were also mostly elected from the gentry's children. I really want to change my life through the imperial examination. Most of them are children of the cold race. These children of the cold race are looking for a good background. Many people gritted their teeth. He also signed the life and death certificate in front of him.
The next step is the drawing of lots. This is also the most critical step. The lucky ingredient is in it. If the opponent drawn is relatively weak. You can go further. After yesterday's exam. Everyone has seen it. Ma Chao and Sai Ketai are the two strongest opponents. And compared to the strong as a cow Seketai. I am afraid that the candidates are more willing to encounter Ma Chao.
There was no suspense in the first round. The candidate who was drawn against Syktai directly abstained. This result made the examiners shook their heads. The bookkeeper on the side hurriedly wrote down the candidate's name. Enter a separate volume. For this candidate. He will not talk about taking the martial arts exam in the future. Even joining the army is impossible. Don't even talk about being a general if you don't dare to fight. Even if it's just an ordinary soldier. It is definitely unqualified.
Ma Chao's opponent did not abstain. Raised a machete and yelled at Ma Chao. Ma Chao didn't panic. Waiting for the candidate to rush forward. Tap the spear lightly. The examinee fell immediately. The sharp point of the gun was pointed at his throat. The whole process is too fast. Except for a few examiners in the stands nodded secretly. Most of the surrounding audience did not see how Ma Chao made the shot.
second round. Seketai finally caught the opportunity to play. As soon as he enters the field. There was an uproar all around. Because Syktai's weapons are too eye-catching. Sektai is not like the other Huns. Used to make a machete. His weapon is a large and sturdy mace. This mace is obviously thicker than a normal mace. The sharp spikes gleamed with dazzling cold light in the sun. It can be seen from this mace alone. Its owner must be a strong man.
Secktay roared. Wielding a mace, he pounced on his opponent. He was facing a Han Chinese candidate. He held a long spear in his hand. Just now in the first round. This examinee took his opponent down in only three rounds. Facing the menacing Sektai. The candidate did not panic at all. Shake a spear. Pierce the front door of Sektai. Sectai gave a strange cry. The mace slammed down from top to bottom. The examinee only felt his arms numb. The spear in his hand flew out with a whistling sound. Seketai was reluctant. The mace returned with a wave. He swept over his opponent's waist. Fortunately, the candidate responded promptly. Roll over and roll down. Luckily escaped this stick. But his horse was not so lucky. It was swept on the horse's head by Sektai. The horse "tweeted" with a mournful cry. Falling into the dust.
Ma Chao's side is still a round to see the winner. After this year. The hostility in Ma Chao's chest has been much less. The whole person has matured. If it was in the past. He will inevitably see blood when he shoots down. And now. Two bursts in a row. Ma Chao always points to the end.
After a morning of catching and fighting. After a few rounds. Only eight people remained in the school grounds. Two people hung the lottery. Ma Chao and Sai Ketai are naturally among them. And it's just one round. Plus the two exams yesterday. Both of them regard each other as their biggest enemy to win the martial arts champion. Just when Zhang Fei got up and announced that the morning exam was over. Ma Chao and Sai Ketai stared at each other for a while. There was a strong sense of war in both eyes.
After a medium short rest. Eight candidates ate. Feed the horse again. Back to the schoolyard. The result of another draw came out. Ma Chao shook his head disappointedly. He really thinks that his opponent in this round is Seketai. Or let him out early. It's a pity that heaven doesn't follow people's wishes. Seketai's opponent this time is a teenager. I am afraid that he will be able to pass the level easily again.