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Chapter 240 Bow Horse Competition (17)

Before dawn, the people of Bianjing rushed to Beidaying one after another. Everyone wanted to occupy a better position. According to the rules, the archers of the Liao and Xixia countries only performed some performance-oriented archery today, and they did not participate in the top ten competition held by the Song Dynasty.

In the tent, ten arrow warriors gathered together, and the Privy Councilor Tong Guanzheng temporarily summoned them to announce several major events.

"There are three major events to tell you today. The first thing is that the emperor will come to the arena and watch today's game. I hope everyone will be excited, show their best condition, and use their best arrow skills."

After a pause, Tong Guan observed everyone's expressions. Seeing that everyone's eyes showed excitement, he nodded with satisfaction and continued: "The second thing may disappoint some warriors. This is also the emperor's request. Everyone can only modify the rules. The top ten championships will be re-scored. In other words, the original final results will no longer be brought to the championships. I am sorry!"

Everyone looked at each other. The news really surprised and happy most people. I am afraid that everyone except Li Yanqing was secretly happy, which means that each of them has the hope of competing for the first place. After all, Li Yanqing's 80th yesterday had already overwhelmed everyone.

Tong Guan looked at Li Yanqing sympathetically. Seeing that he had no expression on his face, he raised his voice and continued: "Let me talk about the third thing, about the rewards for this bow and horse competition!"

The big tent suddenly became silent, and everyone held their breath, which was also something they were extremely concerned about. Of course, everyone hoped to be promoted and made a fortune. Even Yang Zaixing hoped that he would have more capital. After entering the Zong family army in the future, he would no longer have to start as a soldier, at least he could be the head of the capital.

However, Li Yanqing was a little confused. He participated in the bow and horse competition just to satisfy his master's last wish. He was just too student and had nothing to do with the army for the time being. He had no expectations, so he felt calm. If it weren't for politeness, he would even want to leave.

"There are two rewards for this archery competition. One is the reward from the place of your origin. According to the experience of the previous session, there should be all. Warriors from the Imperial Army will receive the reward from the Imperial Army. Warriors from the Imperial Army will also have rewards. Everyone in this segment is different and has nothing to do with us. I will only talk about the rewards from the imperial court. In the last competition, the top ten warriors in the imperial court all gave the rewards of the official promotion. This time the same is true. If you enter the top three, the imperial court will give the rewards of the official promotion to the second level. The emperor has signed the imperial order. Here, I want to congratulate you first."

There was a whisper in the big tent, and Tong Guan smiled and said, "Everyone, go and prepare! After the emperor arrives, the competition will officially begin."

Everyone turned around and left the tent, Tong Guan shouted: "Li Yanqing stayed for a while, I have something to say to you."

Many people cast sympathetic eyes on Li Yanqing. He is just a too student. Can he still be promoted?

After a moment, everyone left, only Tong Guan and Li Yanqing were left in the tent. Tong Guan apologized: "You can't bring yesterday's results to today. I'm afraid you will suffer the biggest loss. I'm sorry!"

Li Yanqing shook his head, "The Grand Marshal doesn't have to do this, I don't care!"

"Yes! Your archery skills are so good that you won't be much worse today. It's just a reward from the court. As a Tai student, it's a bit difficult to get the upgrade from the Taixue School. I have to receive special approval from the Imperial College. However, with Cai Xiangguo in the middle, it may not be too smooth. Do you understand what I mean?"

"The upgrade is nothing more than a middle-aged student in the upper class, and the student doesn't care."

"That's right, it's still unfair to you."

Tong Guan pondered for a while and said, "Let's do this! If you can't get the reward this time, I just said if, then I will assume that I owe you something. After you enter the officialdom, I will definitely compensate you. I, Tong Guan, will do my best and never lose my words."

Li Yanqing had to admire the old Jiang of Tong Guan. In a few words, the reward originally given to him by the court became his reward of Tong Guan. It was originally something he deserved, and it also became his favor of Tong Guan.

However, Li Yanqing was really not interested in this kind of promotion reward. Many times, especially in the late Northern Song Dynasty, promotion may not be a lucky one, but a trap. He still had to go his own way and not get too deeply involved with Tong Guan. In history, no matter whether it is Cai Jing's confidant or Tong Guan's confidant, there was no good ending. He had to take it easy.

Seeing that Li Yanqing didn't say anything, Tong Guan stopped mentioning this matter and asked lightly: "Yanqing, you are a student of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the

Li Yanqing immediately realized that Tong Guan wanted to reach into the Imperial Academy, but he didn't seem to have figured out what to do?

Of course Li Yanqing knew what to do? He smiled and said, "Does the Taiwei still remember the Scholars in Tangyin County? Although Jiang Zhixian's approach was a bit absurd, everyone admitted that after a month of military training, everyone's concept of discipline and group had been significantly strengthened. More importantly, their bodies were trained. Originally, everyone had been studying for many years, and each individual was weak and sick, but for a month of military training, their bodies became significantly stronger. This method can also be used in the Taixue School, called military training. Every Taixue student must have a year of military training, which is very good for their health. He will not know anything about leading troops to fight in the future!"

Tong Guan's eyes became brighter and brighter as he heard it. At the end, he wanted to hug Li Yanqing and chew him hard. It made him feel overjoyed. Military training is such a good excuse. Tong Guan began to imagine the situation of pulling the students to the military camp for training for one year, and giving small favors in the middle, are you still afraid that they will not be loyal to him?

Seeing that Tong Guan was a little out of control, Li Yanqing bowed and said, "If the Taiwei has nothing to do, the students will prepare first."

"Ah! Go!"

Li Yanqing bowed and turned around and left the big tent. Tong Guan stayed in the tent alone and continued to think.

Li Yanqing returned to prepare for the big tent. He first needed to change into his armor. He saw that Yang Zaixing had already changed into his armor in the big tent, but he did not leave. He was obviously waiting for him.

The soldiers who served him hurriedly stepped forward and put on his armor. Yang Zaixing came over and said, "I just heard that the Xixia warriors fought with a group of yamen in the Alum Tower last night. How could it be such a coincidence?"

Li Yanqing glanced at the soldiers, gave Yang Zaixing a wink, and said with a smile: "The Western Xia warriors are so brave and fierce. They fight with people everywhere. I think it's normal. It's also possible that they are being provoked by someone to get angry."

Li Yanqing actually hinted that Yang Zaixing was the one who provoked the Western Xia warriors. Yang Zaixing immediately understood that Li Yanqing went back last night, and it turned out that it was for this matter.

He couldn't help but smile and said, "If this is the case, they probably won't be able to make any trouble today."

"Most Western Xia warriors can't make waves, but there is one exception."

"You mean Sa Jin?"

Li Yanqing nodded, "Although he was defeated by me yesterday, he would never be convinced. If it were me, I would not be convinced. There are loopholes when listening to the drums, and it is easy to be exploited. What if this drummer is more patriotic and slows down the drum sound a little while I shoot archery?"

Yang Zaixing nodded, "Maybe you are right, he is indeed not convinced, but what can he do?"

"I don't know either, but I have to keep one hand today."

When it was dawn, the military field was surrounded by crowds, with nearly 80,000 people and soldiers in Bianjing crowding on the east and south sides, and 5,000 soldiers were responsible for maintaining order.

The stands in the north were rebuilt last night, with dozens of seats raised in the middle, which were seats for the emperor and the princes. The seats around them were civil and military officials. Since the emperor arrived, many officials of the court would of course come.

The judges and senior generals had no seats, and they were all arranged in the stands, and they were reluctantly arranged some low small stools for them.

The sun was getting higher and higher, but the competition had not started for a long time, and the discussions of the people around him became louder and louder, as if it was a pot.

At this moment, teams of imperial guards appeared, and teams of flags and umbrellas appeared on the stands in the north. The surroundings gradually became quiet. The people and soldiers finally realized that the emperor was also here to watch the game.

At this time, a huge yellow umbrella appeared in the stands, and dozens of palace maids surrounded a middle-aged man. It was Zhao Ji, the emperor of the Song Dynasty. He was wearing a bright yellow dress, a veil hat, and a smile. Behind him were more than a dozen young men and women, one by one, all of whom were energetic and brightly dressed. It was his sons and daughters, and behind him were a large group of civil and military officials.

Tong Guan hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "I welcome your Majesty to come!"

Although the alum building incident occurred last night, it did not affect Zhao Ji's mood at this time. He sat down on the middle dragon chaise, looked at the crowds of people around him, and said enthusiastically: "Let's share the fun with the people! I haven't participated in such an event for a long time."

"The warriors all heard that His Majesty was coming, and they were ready to show their unique skills for His Majesty!"

Zhao Ji smiled slightly, "It's getting late, let's start!"
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