This is a talent with amazing potential. His ability to see through flaws, as long as it is applied on the battlefield, will undoubtedly make the enemy tremble in fear. When he grows up, he will be an extremely terrifying and invincible general.
"How is Kuang Zhongtang?"
Yi Tianxing asked.
"Kuang Zhongtang's method of using troops is based on stability. He is experienced in using troops, and is as solid as a rock when defending. He seeks victory by being steady. It is difficult to find flaws in his use of troops, and he is an unbreakable wall of defense."
Zhuge Liang began to explain.
On the battlefield, offense is naturally important, but defense cannot be ignored. Offense will inevitably be frustrated. Once frustrated, how to defend is the most important way to survive. Kuang Zhongtang's defense is very powerful, but he is not without offensive power. He uses defense instead of attack, and he grasps it just right. It's like an extremely tough shield that can withstand all kinds of impacts.
In the ten duels, he almost always used defense instead of offense, first defending, then consuming the opponent's strength, and then launching an attack. He was just like a hedgehog. Very difficult to deal with. He won all ten games.
After Yi Tianxing carefully watched the video of the duel between the three people, he fell into deep thought.
The performances of the three are well-deserved no matter who is chosen.
"Please let the Emperor make the decision!!"
Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu looked at each other and bowed and said.
"The top scorer in martial arts is Yi Zixuan. Xue Rengui is the second and Kuang Zhongtang is the third." Yi Tianxing hesitated for a moment and decided directly. In the end, the top scorer was given to Yi Zixuan. Not only because of his potential, but also to tell the people of the world that not only historical celebrities can take the top spot, as long as you have talent and are willing to work hard, you can also stand out and leap to the top.
"The Emperor is wise and wise."
Jia Xu agreed with a smile.
"How many qualified generals were selected in this military examination?"
Yi Tianxing continued to ask.
"For this martial arts exam, the first part is personal strength. Anyone who has scored six points or more will be considered to have passed. Even if one is not good enough to lead an army, his or her own strength and qualifications are enough to serve as a general in the army. As for the second part, the ability to command troops, even if one's personal strength is insufficient, as long as one can get more than seven points in the second part, which is not as good as commanding troops in the army, one can be included in the Tiance Mansion as a counselor. The number of people who passed this time is 13,734. This time, the top 100 will be selected, and the rest can enter the army for training."
Zhuge Liang continued.
"We will hold a court meeting tomorrow and ask the first 100 to go to the Chaotian Palace to be conferred the title."
Yi Tianxing nodded and finally made a decision.
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The second day.
The jade bell in the imperial palace rang, and clear chimes echoed in the void.
The court officials walked towards the Chaotian Hall in an orderly manner. Among these court officials, one could clearly see a group of people with obvious trepidation, expectation, yearning, and excitement. These were the people who had participated in the martial arts examination and stood out and ranked among the top. One could feel that each of them was filled with vigor and vitality. It was eye-catching.
Even the court officials who came here paid more attention and smiled slightly. They did not have any intention of suppressing or being afraid of him.
These are the backbones who will join the army. The military and politics of Dayi are separated, and the affairs of the army have little to do with them. Even if they have ideas, they cannot interfere. If nothing unexpected happens, they are all future colleagues, so there is no reason to be cold to each other.
"The Emperor has arrived!!"
"Welcome to the Emperor, may the Emperor live forever!!"
After the greetings, the hall naturally fell into a solemn atmosphere.
"The martial arts examination has ended. A large number of outstanding talents emerged from this examination. This makes me very happy. The decision to open the Sutra Library and the practice methods has been proven to be correct. Now my Dayi has a steady stream of talents, which is the best reward. Today, I will confer official positions on the outstanding ones."
Yi Tianxing said calmly, his face was majestic without anger, and he wore a Chaos War Dragon Robe, which naturally exuded an invisible majesty. After seeing this, the new martial arts candidates couldn't help but secretly feel awe. Their hearts tightened.
"Such a strong power, indeed worthy of being the Emperor."
A thought flashed through Xue Rengui's mind.
"This is the Lord of the First Dynasty in the world, he is indeed unparalleled in power." Yi Zixuan also exclaimed inwardly. He felt a sense of admiration and awe in his heart.
The same is true for everyone else.
I grew up listening to the legend of Yi Tianxing, and it has left an indelible mark in my soul.
"Where is Yi Zixuan?"
Yi Tianxing uttered the words calmly.
"The common people are here."
When Yi Zixuan heard this, he immediately stepped forward, walked to the center of the hall, bowed and greeted him, his words were extremely respectful.
"You are the top scorer in this martial arts exam. You are outstanding in both your talent and knowledge, and you are unique in marching and commanding troops. You are qualified and capable of commanding an army. Today, you are appointed as the commander of the Zodiac Legion, the Wise Rat Legion, with a rank of first rank, commanding 500,000 soldiers."
Yi Tianxing directly bestowed the title.
Even though Yi Zixuan was a man of character, at this moment, upon hearing the title, his entire body couldn't help but tremble slightly. He was shaking with excitement. This was a step to heaven, a real step to heaven. He jumped directly to become a legion commander, ranked first. Compared with before, it was a world of difference in an instant. That feeling was simply an unimaginable shock.
"Your Highness, I, Yi Zixuan, bow down to thank you. I am willing to die for the Great Yi and for the Emperor."
Yi Zixuan thanked him respectfully, his voice trembling a little.
Obviously, you can feel how excited you are inside.
"Where is Xue Rengui?"
Cao Zhengchun unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and stepped forward to announce it.
"The common people are here."
Xue Rengui walked out. He looked very heroic, with a straight body and an inexplicably calm personality.
"By order of the Emperor, Xue Rengui performed outstandingly in the military examination, and is hereby appointed as the commander of the Seven-Colored Sky Boat Legion, the Blue Legion, with a rank of first rank, commanding 500,000 soldiers."
Cao Zhengchun announced the decree.
"Your humble servant thanks the Emperor and is willing to die for the Great Yi and for the Emperor."
Xue Rengui agreed without hesitation.
This is what he wanted. If he didn't want to become a general of Dayi, how could he participate in the military examination? It was even more impossible to refuse. The position of the legion commander was well-known in the Great Yi Dynasty. This meant commanding 500,000 soldiers and suppressing one side.
"Imperial decree appoints Kuang Zhongtang as the commander of the Seven Colors Legion, the Orange Legion, and ranks first, commanding 500,000 soldiers."
Cao Zhengchun continued.
"Thank you, Emperor..."
Kuang Zhongtang also thanked him respectfully.
Each of the seven colored legions had a sky boat, and their combat power was quite strong among the major legions. It was natural that he was extremely happy to be the leader of such a legion.
"Zhang Xianzhong is appointed as the commander of the White Tiger Legion of the Four Divine Beasts Legion, with a rank of first rank, in charge of 500,000 soldiers."
The conferring of the title continues.
When hearing the imperial decree, one could see that Zhang Xianzhong, who looked middle-aged, had walked out. From the outside, Zhang Xianzhong's appearance was nothing special, and even looked very ordinary, but there was a layer of murderous aura between his eyebrows, and wherever his eyes went, it gave people the illusion that needles were piercing their backs, making them shudder.
That murderous intent had long been ingrained into his bones and could not be dispelled at all.
The White Tiger Legion itself is famous for killing, and he practices the way of killing, so the two are a perfect match.
Zhang Xianzhong was also very pleased. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, bowed and agreed, "Zhang Xianzhong thanks the emperor. I am willing to die for the Great Yi."
There was a hint of firmness in the coldness.
"What a killer general."
The officials in the hall saw the murderous intent emanating from Zhang Xianzhong, and they were secretly awed. They felt a little apprehensive, and they took Zhang Xianzhong more seriously than they did Yi Zixuan and the others.
"Imperial decree appoints Hua Rong as the commander of the Five Elements Legion and the Gold-Splitting Legion, and ranks first. He is in charge of 500,000 soldiers."
"Yang Zhi is appointed as the commander of the Zodiac Corps and the Green Sheep Corps, with a rank of first rank, in charge of 500,000 soldiers."
"Zhang Hai is appointed as the commander of the Five Elements Army and the Aoki Army, and is ranked first rank, in charge of 500,000 soldiers."
One imperial decree after another was issued.
However, no more titles were conferred after that. Other outstanding candidates in the martial arts examinations were also conferred titles, but they were all sent to the army first and trained for a while before being assigned. Many who were suitable to become generals also entered the army.
As the conferment was completed, good fortune naturally descended. However, it did not erupt immediately, but was temporarily sealed in the body, waiting for the court meeting to be over, and then he would go back to absorb and refine it. With the help of good fortune, he could quickly complete a breakthrough and promotion, and obtain a great opportunity.
"Emperor, I have a certificate."
At this time, as the imperial decree was completed, Gongshu Lin suddenly stepped forward and said.
"speak!!"
Yi Tianxing nodded and said.
"Tiangong Pavilion has successfully smelted the new precious material for refining weapons, and has now smelted out the finished product. I would like to inform the Emperor."
Gong Shulin said with a hint of excitement on his face. Obviously, the successful smelting of the new precious material was something worth celebrating in his opinion.
"Show it up."
A gleam of light flashed in Yi Tianxing's eyes, and he said decisively.
"Yes, Emperor."
Gongshu Lin agreed without hesitation. A piece of precious material appeared in his hand. The precious material was black and white, surrounded by mysterious black and white patterns. They kept interweaving, giving people a different feeling.
Cao Zhengchun stepped forward, took it, and handed it to Yi Tianxing.
"good."
Yi Tianxing took the precious material in his hand and felt a chill coming out of it when he touched it, but then a hot air emerged. The heat and the cold intertwined, but blended perfectly together. You are in me, and I am in you.
"This kind of precious material is made by melting various materials in a special ratio. Therefore, I named it Yin Yang Steel. It contains the characteristics of both Yin and Yang, and is both hard and soft. It is extremely tough and is a top-grade precious material for casting a variety of magic weapons."
Gongshu Lin began to introduce.