After a period of time, Lin Chong's mood calmed down, and he began to teach Sun Tu how to use guns and sticks as promised. With the guidance of him as the instructor of the Forbidden Army, Sun Tu's progress in the gun stick was naturally much higher than if Lu Zhishen had taught him. Only then could he truly get into the art.
It was only then that Sun Tu gradually mastered the trick. For example, his hands, eyes, steps, and even breathing could be used in conjunction with the gun and stick in his hand, and he could judge the opponent's every look and movement earlier. The next move can be accurately targeted and predict the enemy's opportunity.
As for stick skills and spear skills, they seem a bit inferior at this time. At least in Lin Chong's view, these can be improved through subsequent hard training. The most important thing now is to master all the ways to defeat the enemy. .
Sun Tu's talent in martial arts is not low, and his body is very strong, so he has made great progress after a period of practice. He was confident that with his current ability, seven or eight strong men could hardly get close to him.
However, Lin Chong became worried again in the past few days, because his request to be transferred out of Beijing was in trouble, and he was actually detained at the Third Squadron!
Even though Lin Chong was called the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards, which sounded like a very resounding name, in fact he was only a low-level military attaché of the eighth rank in the imperial court. Because there are actually hundreds of instructors in the Forbidden Army, and he is just one of them. Although he may be the most outstanding among these people in terms of martial arts, but in terms of status, he is still no different from other colleagues.
There may not be many others in the Great Song Dynasty, but there are too many officials and few corresponding tasks. Since the founding of the country a hundred years ago, the Song Dynasty has already had various channels for obtaining officials, such as imperial examinations, meritorious service, favors, and even spending money to buy officials... But although there are many officials, the positions that allow them to display their talents are far away. It is far from enough, so generally speaking, those without backers can only wait for the vacancies in the two yamen, Liu Neiquan (civilian) and Sanbanyuan (military officer), to fill the vacancies.
Under such circumstances, let alone Lin Chong who wanted to be transferred out of Beijing for another assignment, even if he wanted to find a random assignment, he would have to queue up outside the country for two or three years. When he learned from insiders that there was such a difficulty, Lin Chong was really panicked - what should he do
After asking Lin Chong and knowing the reason, Sun Tu also frowned: "Instructor Lin, I really didn't expect that there would be such difficulties..." After hearing him speak so apologetically, Lin Chong comforted him: "Sanlang, you don't have to be like this. You are not in the officialdom, so naturally you don't know the rules. But I, who have been in the Forbidden Army for many years, have never cared about this. I would be really embarrassed if I thought about it."
Sun Tu hurriedly comforted him, and then said: "Brother Lin, I have another way to help you leave this place, but I'm afraid you may not be willing to do it."
"As long as I can avoid being harmed by Lieutenant Gao and the others, and protect my wife, as long as it doesn't violate morality, I, Lin Chong, will do it."
"I wonder if Coach Lin is willing to join Tong Guan's sect?" Sun Tu suddenly asked such a question, which left Lin Chong stunned. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
Tong Guan's reputation in the capital's official circles, whether in the civil service system or the military attache system, has never been very good. For the civil servants, it was because of his status as a eunuch and a military attache that he was disliked by these self-proclaimed guys. As for the military attache, it was because of what he did when he led troops in the northwest.
In order to establish military exploits in the northwest, Tong Guan often forced the Western Army generals there to take risks. As a result, he did make a lot of contributions in the battle with Xixia, and was promoted to the important position of Privy Council by the emperor, but at the same time he also killed many generals, including Liu Fa, a famous general of the Western Army.
As a result, in the eyes of many generals, Tong Guan is no longer a trustworthy commander. Even though he is now a privy envoy, his team is still thin. Even Gao Qiu, who has a lower official position than him, has The military power is much stronger than his. This is the difference between gaining military morale and losing military morale.
Now, Sun Tu suddenly proposed to Lin Chong a way for him to seek refuge with Tong Guan, which naturally made Lin Chong, who had always kept himself alone, feel a little embarrassed. Although he already knew about Sun Tu's relationship with the Tong family and still had friendship with them, he still couldn't give up on being asked to join Tong Guan's family.
Sun Tu immediately understood what his concerns were, so he didn't push too hard. He just pondered for a while and said, "Well, let me ask Tong Guan for a favor when I have the opportunity. Maybe he will take it for my sake." , will help you."
"How does this mean that Lieutenant Tong's affection is so easy to buy?" Lin Chong refused repeatedly, but Sun Tu insisted with a smile: "Coach Lin, since you and I have met, there is no need to separate each other. As long as you arrive It’s good if you don’t mind that I have been branded by the Tong family.”
"I... How could I be so heartless?" Lin Chong held Sun Tu's hand passionately: "Sanlang can help me like this, I, Lin Chong, really don't know how to thank you. I only want to say one thing, from now on you and I will We are brothers, but I have my trust. As long as you say a word, I will not refuse."
"Brother Lin is serious. I just did what I could, but I recognize you as my brother." Sun Tu did not withdraw his hand this time, but shook his hand and said calmly: "Then please wait for my good news."
As if there was some divine will, within two days, the Tong family sent someone to invite Sun Tu to come over. This naturally played into his heart, and Sun Tu went straight to Tong Mansion with this idea.
When they arrived at the place, they saw that Tong Mu, whom they had not seen for a long time, was also in front of Tong Guan with a solemn expression. Since dealing with the Zhang family that time, Sun Tu has not seen Tong Mu again. He only heard that he left Tokyo due to family matters, and he should have just returned not long ago. However, they couldn't say much in front of Tong Guan. They just exchanged glances with each other and then saluted Tong Guan: "I have met Tong Shuai. I wonder what your orders are when you call me here today?"
"Three days later, it will be the official day for the imperial test. You must be ready and perform well then, so as not to disappoint me." Tong Guan went straight to the point after letting him sit down.
"Ah..." Sun Tu was stunned at this moment: "Didn't I say that the date for the imperial shooting test is set in March? Why is it earlier this time?" Today is only the tenth day of February, and it seems to be earlier than before. Nearly a month.
"There are not many rules for the military attache selection test, and the date changes according to the situation, which is not surprising. Because the emperor intends to hold an imperial examination this year, and the imperial examination is scheduled for March, so it is Let this happen early." Tong Guan said lightly, but he actually felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. After all, this proves how different the civil and military circles are in the emperor and in the court. For the sake of a favor, the date of military selection can be casually changed and brought forward. This is something he finds difficult to accept.
But his dissatisfaction is hidden deep in his heart and will not be shown. Then he said seriously: "This shooting test is one month ahead of schedule. Are you sure?"
"Don't worry, Tong Shuai. No matter whether it's guns, sticks, bows, horses, fists or kicks, I've made great progress. I'm confident that I can always pass the test." Sun Tu replied with fists in his hands.
"Just passing the test is not enough. I hope you can perform well and be able to surpass others." Tong Guan's requirements are very high: "On that day, as long as you perform well, your assignment will naturally be fulfilled."
Although there was something in his words, it seemed that this shooting test was not easy, but Sun Tu had no intention of getting to the bottom of it, so he could only agree again. At the same time, he already had an idea in his mind, and he must be 120% alert when the time comes.
"Mu'er, Enke, you will get good grades this time. Don't let me down, uncle." Tong Guan looked at Tong Mu again, full of expectation.
Tong Mu was busy and agreed like Sun Tu. Only then did Sun Tu realize that he had come back just now to take part in the scientific examination. This was really a fate.
"You and I are really destined to be together. Although we have different paths in culture and martial arts, we are in the same year, so we can be considered the same year." After walking out of the hall, Tong Mu said to Sun Tu with a smile.
"I can't compare to you, second brother. After you won the Jinshi, you will have a great career, and I just got a chance to join the army." Sun Tu replied humbly.
Tong Mu just smiled without making any argument, and after a moment he said: "Let you and I work together, fight together, and achieve what we want." After saying that, he stretched out his right hand.
"Well said, I hope everything goes as you and I wish!" Sun Tu also stretched out his hand and hit it three times, and then the two looked at each other and laughed.
Because of this change, Sun Tu actually forgot about Lin Chong. When he remembered it again, everyone had already left the Tong Mansion. In the end, he could only secretly decide to plead with Tong Guan after he had passed the test as a military attache. Presumably his words would have more weight by then.