Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 372 Chen Ce was right

After the fifth day, all government offices of the imperial court had already started their duties.

During the New Year period, several brothers of the Zhou family have been practicing the skills of riding and archery and reading the military book Wujing Zongyao.

After the beginning of spring, the Zhou brothers went to the Five Military Commandery to practice riding and shooting, and they were exhausted every day.

The two brothers of the Zhang family looked at the group of brothers of the Zhou family as if they were fools.

Zhang Yanling laughed and said, "Brother, look at these silly boys from the Changning Earl's family. They are as tired as dogs every day. What are they doing? They train so hard that if you don't know, you would really think that the court is going to test the military officers."

Zhang Heling said calmly: "A bunch of idiots... eh."

He seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly his expression changed and he stared at Zhang Yanling.

Zhang Yanling quickly asked, "Brother, why are you staring at me with such a weird look? What's going on?"

Zhang Heling said, "Do you remember what Chen Ce said to us before the New Year? He seemed to have asked us to practice riding and archery, and said that the court would hold an examination in the spring of this year."

Zhang Yanling laughed and said, "Brother, don't be nervous."

He said calmly, "Yes, Chen Ce did say that, but I'm not a fool. I know that guy is a bit smart. I can't disbelieve what he said, but I can't believe everything either. So... hehe, I went to the Ministry of War to ask, and they didn't say there would be any examinations this year."

Zhang Heling groaned, patted Zhang Yanling on the shoulder, and said with satisfaction: "Second brother, you have grown up. I am very pleased. You have done well."

He put his hands behind his back, looking at the Zhou family's group of idiots who were training hard in the Five Military Commandery, and said with emotion: "What a group of mentally retarded people! The Zhou family has such a group of descendants... It is destined not to last long."

"Our Zhang family is different. With you and me, brothers Crouching Dragon and Phoenix, and my sister, the Phoenix, the Zhang family...won't be in trouble for not prospering!"

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The Ministry of Works has rushed to complete the construction of the first ship. Today, Emperor Hongzhi went to inspect the Ministry of Works' workshop at the Caoyun Wharf in casual clothes. When he returned to the palace, he saw several military officers patrolling the streets of Chengqingfang.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly. This group of military officers had lax discipline, as if they had not eaten, especially the leading ones. These were the descendants of military generals and nobles, with titles. Although they were idle officials, they did not have any energy at all.

Emperor Hongzhi's face became colder and colder, and he said indifferently to Huai En beside him: "Are all the military heroes of the Ming Dynasty in Beijing like this?"

Huai En hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I don't know if you want to summon the Duke of England to ask him."

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said, "No need for that. Look at these lazy military heroes. How can they be military men? They are not even as good as Chen Ce!"

Chen Ce: ???
Huai En comforted Emperor Hongzhi, saying, "Your Majesty, perhaps they are all still immersed in the festive atmosphere of the New Year. Not all military heroes are like this."

Emperor Hongzhi snorted and said, "I want to see what kind of morals the military heroes in Beijing have. They are all warriors, the spirit of the Ming Dynasty. If they are all weak, who will protect the capital? If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked!"

"Go and tell the Minister of War Ma Wensheng to have him meet with the Imperial Household Department Chen Kuan and Duke of England Zhang Mao tomorrow to review the riding and archery strategies of the barons, commanders, and generals of the various camps, as well as the riding and archery skills of the captains and other officers."

Huai En was stunned for a moment, and asked Emperor Hongzhi cautiously: "Your Majesty, will the examination be held tomorrow?"

The underlying meaning is that this is too sudden, should we give the military honors in Beijing some time to prepare?

Huai En thought that this time was just a formality like before, but Emperor Hongzhi obviously didn't think so. Last year, Hong Zhong told Emperor Hongzhi that the southeastern army was weak. Now in the entire Ming Dynasty, except for the nine borders and the northwest border troops, are there any real warriors?

If the military heroes in Beijing have poor military discipline, one can imagine the situation of the generals below.

This time, Emperor Hongzhi was determined to see what kind of military honors the people in Beijing were really capable of, and no one was allowed to try to fill in the gaps!

Huai En hurriedly said, "As ordered, I will go and inform the Ministry of War and the Duke of England right away."

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When Zhang Mao and Ma Wensheng heard that Emperor Hongzhi would review the military merits in Beijing tomorrow, they were both a little unprepared. The emperor's review this time was too sudden compared to the previous ones. Zhang Mao and Ma Wensheng met with Chen Kuan, the eunuch of the Imperial Household Department. The three of them hastily discussed the plan and asked the Ministry of War to issue a notice to the military merits in Beijing.

Changning Bofu.

Several brothers of the Zhou family came back from training at the Five Military Commandery, sweating profusely. They were so exhausted that they really didn't want to train anymore.

"father."

Several brothers found Changning Bo Zhou Yu and said, "We really can't practice anymore!"

Zhou Yu said calmly: "No need to practice."

Several brothers looked delighted.

Zhou Yu changed the subject and said, "The emperor has ordered that we go to the Five Military Commandery to review the examination tomorrow!"

After these words were spoken, several brothers of the Zhou family were stunned!

Did Chen Ce really come up with it? Did the Emperor really want to review the military merits in Beijing? But there was no news of this before, so why was it so sudden this time?

Zhou Yu said solemnly, "You guys should have trained for a while so that you won't perform so poorly tomorrow."

"The Emperor ordered the Five Military Commandery, the Imperial Household Department, and the three military offices to jointly review the documents. This time, they are serious. Previously, the Five Military Commandery was just a formality, and there was a possibility of fraud. But this time, there shouldn't be any possibility of fraud. We all have to show our true abilities."

"Anyway, you better behave tomorrow. The emperor made this arrangement obviously out of anger."

The Zhou brothers said seriously: "Okay!"

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Zhang Mansion.

Zhang Yanling excitedly ran to Zhang Heling and said, "Big brother, my mother!"

"That kid Chen Ce is such a bad-mouthed guy, he got it right again!"

"Tomorrow the Emperor will urgently review the military merits of the Imperial Army in Beijing, so we have to go to the Five Military Commandery to receive the review!"

Zhang Heling said, "Oh!" Although he was a little surprised, he was still very calm. He said, "What's the big deal? We'll go to the Duke of Ying later to build some connections, and we'll just fool around tomorrow."

Zhang Yanling said with a sad face, "I'm afraid it won't work. This time, not only the Five Military Commands Office is responsible for the review, but the Ministry of War and the Imperial Household Department are also involved."

Zhang Heling shouted, "What? The Imperial Household Department is also involved in the review?"

Holy shit! Is the emperor serious this time? He even let the Imperial Household Department get involved!
Which blind bastard has touched the emperor's sore spot?

"Brother, what should we do?" Zhang Yanling was a little worried.

Zhang Heling smiled and said, "What are you afraid of? I'll just do the review. It won't hurt anything."

"We'll just go through the motions tomorrow. After all, the rubbish isn't our brother."

"Humph! That's how those bastards from the Zhou family got the upper hand... Hey! We should have listened to Chen Ce at that time."

"This kid is just a bad-mouthed person. Whatever he says comes true."

Zhang Yanling said with a fierce face: "Brother, don't you think it was Chen Ce and the emperor who suggested it?"

(End of this chapter)