si-mexico Chapter 218 The finals begin
Chapter 218 The finals begin
"Destroy the Yan Society?"
Everyone was surprised.
Shen Changgong told everyone the whole story.
After hearing this, everyone was filled with righteous indignation and cursed the Kun Kingdom as a piece of shit.
Even Zhang Jue was furious, his fists clenched.
Shen Changgong said slowly,
"Kun Kingdom is a bunch of rats who are determined to destroy Great Yan. I am about to lead my troops to attack Kun Kingdom.
But once I leave, my family needs to be settled, especially the capital, which is the top priority, so I will gather a group of experts to join the security army.
Among the eight of you, who wants to join the army, and who wants to stay?"
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other.
The reason for participating in the conscription order is that you want to join the army to serve your country and gain great merit. Military merit can only be obtained by killing enemies on the battlefield. What kind of merit can you gain by staying in the capital to deal with a few assassins?
"Let's put it this way, those who want to join the army raise their hands."
Upon hearing this, all seven people except Zhang Jue raised their hands.
"Let it go, Zhang Jue. What about you? Stay in the capital and serve in the security forces. Bring your parents over and take care of them nearby. Your salary will definitely be higher than if you farmed, and your martial arts skills will be put to good use. What do you think?"
Zhang Jue hesitated for a moment and said,
"I am a lowly person... I am not very talented and well-educated. I am afraid that I will fail and get my head chopped off..."
"Then do your best. This prince believes in your abilities. You don't have any acquaintances in the capital, so you don't have to worry about offending officials or dignitaries. Just go for it. With this prince protecting you, what are you afraid of?"
"I will obey your Majesty and join the security forces to punish evildoers and maintain law and order."
"Well, then I will make another promise to you and the others."
Shen Changgong looked at everyone and said slowly,
"Tomorrow, whoever wins the title of Martial Champion will be made the vanguard officer of the Changning Army and will hold meetings in my tent.
Zhang Jue, if you can win the title of Martial Arts Champion, I will give you my position."
"what?"
Everyone was shocked.
Zhang Jue said quickly,
"Your Highness, I dare not. How could I dare to steal your throne? Even if I had ten heads, I could not bear the responsibility."
"What are you talking about, you fellow? I'm talking about the position of Grand Commandant.
This king's Lanling King is the king, the commander-in-chief of the military power and military position, and there is only one position in the court, that is, the Grand Commandant of the Security Army.
This was the first position I obtained. It was also from that time that I began to punish the powerful, eliminate corrupt officials, and maximize the power of the Grand Commandant.
However, after I go to war, someone will have to be responsible for the security of the capital. If you can win the title of Wu Zhuangyuan, you will be the first champion in our country, and the position of Grand Commandant will be yours."
"Ah, I see. I will do my best to win the title of Wu Champion."
"Well, work hard, and the others too. Whether you can get the position of vanguard officer depends on your own ability.
If you can't win the title of Wu Zhuang, you can become a lieutenant general. If Zhang Jue can't win the title of Wu Zhuang, he can become a captain of a thousand men in the security army. When he has enough merit, he can be promoted. "
Shen Changgong originally had five captains under his command. Zhang Yide went to the army, Zhao Long was in charge of the East Factory, and Zhou Hu, Qian Yong, and Wang Zhong stayed behind to take charge of the security army.
The three of them were loyal but lacked ability and martial arts skills. He originally wanted to pick a general from among the short men and promote one of them, but then an assassination incident happened.
When he was in the capital, no one dared to cause trouble. As soon as he left, ruffians, hooligans, gangsters, knights, and officials' families all began to show up.
The three of them were afraid of offending each other, so they didn't dare to arrest the high-ranking officials who were causing trouble. The emperor was not around, so the matter was left unresolved.
In addition, during the time he was fighting, many people impeached them for inaction, and the security in the capital was poor. Shen Changgong wanted to find someone who was both loyal and capable to take over the security forces.
After the show, the eight people returned to Zhaoxian Hall to rest, and Shen Changgong returned to the palace.
……
The next morning, Shen Changgong brought two messengers, as well as Shen Wanguan, Tu Queling and others, and rushed to the parade ground.
There were already crowds of people here, and the auditorium was full.
No one wants to miss the chance to witness the birth of Dayan’s first martial arts champion.
Soon, a luxurious dragon chariot, escorted by the imperial guards, slowly entered the training ground.
When they arrived at the middle of the stands, the curtain of the carriage was opened, and the peerless empress, wearing an imperial crown and a bright red dragon robe, walked out of the carriage.
Countless people and officials around were shouting,
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
Then, the Emperor of Yan, supported by his most loyal knight, Shen Changgong, got off the carriage, and the two walked towards the stands hand in hand.
The people were all looking at the figure in the dragon robe and the man beside him. They knew that it was this couple who completely changed the fate of the Yan State and made every Yan person hold their heads up high.
At this time, they saw this most powerful couple in Dayan appear at the same time, having fun with the people and watching the ceremony with them, and they felt very proud. This is the pride of the people under the feet of the emperor.
That feeling is so authentic.
The place was so big that the emperor couldn't hear what he said, so the chief examiner Shen Changgong directly announced that the warriors were invited to come out and draw lots to prepare for the competition.
Soon, the eight people who had dinner last night came over one by one.
They all wore armor and held real swords and guns.
This is the final competition, and everyone has to show their true skills, so they use real weapons, but they are not sharpened. With the protection of armor, there is no problem.
Yan Fuyao turned slightly and said to Shen Changgong,
"Is this the third time I've come here this year?"
"That's right. Every time, it represents a turning point in the fate of the Great Yan Kingdom."
Shen Changgong also sighed.
"Oh? The second time was to eliminate the powerful and concentrate power. The third time was to give the common people of Great Yan a real opportunity to display their talents. It was a political reform that truly changed the fate of the country.
What happened the first time? Why don’t I remember it? "
Shen Changgong turned his head and looked at Yan Fuyao's playful eyes. He smiled brightly, charming and dangerous.
"What do you think? Do you want me to help you recall it?"
Gongsun Wan'er said quickly,
"Yes, that was his expression at that time. It was a beautiful smile, no, it was a treacherous smile. He dared to smile at Your Majesty like that at that time. I think he had ulterior motives long ago."
Shen Changgong was sitting, and Gongsun Wan'er was standing aside. He hooked his finger, asking Gongsun Wan'er to come over, then pinched her cheek and said,
"You really are a treacherous minister. You always find the opportunity to speak ill of me, right?
You should go with me after this expedition, so I won’t have you gossiping behind my back.”