Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 97 (Additional chapters, please give me a monthly ticket) I wish that all the people of Daliang are like dragons

Raozhou Prefecture, Military Affairs Department!
It covers an area of tens of thousands of acres, with several halls scattered around. In the square in front of the main hall, there is a huge statue of a man with a gun.

As a bell rang, Su Lingchuan and several other figures walked into the main hall.

Raozhou Prefecture has eleven counties under its jurisdiction, and today is the day for the directors of the military administration offices of each county to report on their work.

There were eleven chairs in the hall. Except for the two directors of the Military Affairs Office who were not present, the remaining nine people sat down on their chairs.

Su Lingchuan sat at the very bottom.

The seating arrangement by the Military Administration Department was related to the ranking of students from each county in the provincial examination. Poyang County had been at the bottom for several years in a row and could only sit at the last place.

"Junior Brother Su, I heard that you went to Poyang County and reorganized the martial arts school. You set up a competition for new students every three months. Now that three months have passed, how is the effect?"

Hearing the words of the man on his left, Su Lingchuan said calmly: "Not bad."

This Senior Brother Zhang is the director of the Military Administration Office of Qianshan County. In previous competitions, Poyang County was at the bottom, followed closely by Qianshan County. No wonder this Senior Brother Zhang would be curious. He is worried that Poyang County will rise and Qianshan County will be at the bottom.

"Brother, I don't have any competitions every three months. Instead, I plan to hold one every six months. Three months is too short to see the difference. Since the students in Poyang County are pretty good, I wonder if Junior Brother Su is interested in holding a competition between our two counties."

Zhang Wangshan looked at Su Lingchuan with a smile. Junior Brother Su was ambitious, and he was not much worse.

This time, Qianshan County has produced several promising talents, and he is confident that he can surpass Poyang County.

Su Lingchuan's eyes narrowed as he looked at the smile on Zhang Wangshan's face and cursed in his heart, "Does he think he has Poyang County in his grasp?"
The directors of the military administration offices of other counties listened to Zhang Wangshan's words with eyes watching a show. There was nothing interesting to see between the students from Poyang County and Qianshan County, two counties that had always been at the bottom of the list, but they were happy to watch the open and covert struggles between Junior Brother Su and Junior Brother Zhang.

"The joint duel between the two counties is a grand event in martial arts. It is indeed a wonderful story. I am a little tempted by it. Is there any junior brother who is willing to have such a duel with me in Guangxin County?"

"Brother Chen, isn't it humiliating to fight with the students of Guangxin County Martial Arts School?"

As soon as the middle-aged man sitting in the front row spoke, the others looked helpless.

Guangxin County has been ranked first in the overall provincial examination for ten consecutive years. Even for individual students, six students from Guangxin County have won first place in the past ten years, and its strength is much higher than that of other counties.

Among the eleven counties under Raozhou Prefecture, Guangxin County has the largest area and the largest population. The other counties have a population of around one million, while Guangxin County has a population of three million, so naturally there are many talented people.

"Junior Brother Su, what do you think?"

Seeing Su Lingchuan silent, Zhang Wangshan thought that Su Lingchuan was unsure, so he asked another question.

"If two counties compete, what are the rewards?"

Su Lingchuan did not give an answer, but asked another question instead.

"As for the reward, you and I..."

"The rewards here will be set by the Military Affairs Department."

A deep voice sounded, and Zhang Wangshan and Su Lingchuan quickly stopped talking and stood up from their chairs, and so did the others.

Behind a screen on one side of the hall, an energetic old man walked out slowly.

"Director!"

Qiu Rufeng nodded, sat down in the main seat, scanned the entire audience, and finally landed on Su Lingchuan and Zhang Wangshan.

"Since you two mentioned the two-county competition, I will announce something to you. I have decided that except for Guangxin County, the other ten counties will be divided into two groups, and the new students of the two counties will compete. The Military Administration Department will pay half of the reward, and each of your counties will pay the other half."

As soon as Qiu Rufeng said this, everyone present was stunned, but there was a gleam in Su Lingchuan's eyes. The teacher cared so much about the new students, it seemed that they had really made a breakthrough.

In this way, what I am going to report next will be good news for the teacher.

At first he was a little hesitant, wondering whether he should report the matter.

The reply from the Shu family was very demanding, and the conditions he proposed made him feel a little painful, so he was hesitant.

But now after listening to the teacher, he has made a decision.

The directors of the military administration offices present were all shrewd men. From the director's attention to the military administration offices in various counties at the beginning of the year to the director's decision today, a lot of information has been revealed.

Director, it is very likely that you have broken through the seventh rank and entered the sixth rank.

The sixth rank can move up one step, but according to the laws of Daliang, the director is the director of the Military Administration Department. If you want to move up, in addition to a breakthrough in strength, you also need to have sufficient political achievements.

"Your ten counties will be grouped together according to their rankings in last year's prefectural examination."

Qiu Rufeng decided on the matter, and Su Lingchuan and others quickly agreed. The director's arrangement was indeed fair. According to the ranking of the previous provincial examination, there would not be a situation where strong counties would face weak counties.

"Do you have anything else to do?"

The Military Affairs Department is in charge of all matters related to martial arts in Raozhou Prefecture, and it can be said that there are many things to do, but as the director, Qiu Rufeng does not need to personally intervene in those tedious matters.

Whether it is the Director of the Military Affairs Department, the Director of the Military Affairs Institute, or even the Directors of various martial arts schools, they spend more time on training, and specific matters are handled by their deputies.

"Director, I have something to report."

Seeing that no one else spoke, Su Lingchuan hesitated for a moment and said, "In my Poyang County Wuzheng Institute, there is a student and a teacher whose experience can be regarded as a model of martial arts education. The student's name is Lin Chen, and his martial arts hall teacher is Yongnian..."

Work-study program, first place in the competition, two letters...

Su Lingchuan told the story slowly, but omitted the story of Lin Chen's perfection of the Qingfeng Palm.

Originally he had no intention of hiding it, but since the teacher had arranged a competition between the two counties, he decided to tell the teacher about it privately.

The director of the Military Affairs Institute who was present at the scene was moved upon hearing this.

Just from Su Lingchuan's narration, the image of a poor student who worked tirelessly in martial arts came to life before them, as well as the instructor's care and training of the young man. This kind of master-disciple friendship also deeply moved them.

Everyone started by practicing Qigong and worked their way up step by step. Several people who were able to reach this stage could not have done without the cultivation of their mentor.

The only difference is that Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian are just an ordinary teenager and an ordinary teacher, while their mentors are both powerful masters of the first rank.

But as the director of the Military Affairs Institute, he is naturally sensitive. It is precisely these students and teachers who come from ordinary backgrounds, and this master-disciple relationship can resonate with the hearts of many students.

This is the power of education!
As for why the fisherman's son was able to win first place in the competition and whether there was any fishy going on, several people had no doubts about it.

If there was something fishy going on, Junior Brother Su would never dare to say it out.

Poyang County has been practicing martial arts for many years, and there have been some examples of students from poor families rising to prominence, although there are few.

"it is good!"

Qiu Rufeng narrowed his eyes and said in a clear voice: Emperor Taizu ordered the establishment of the Ministry of Military Affairs and gave a calligraphy: May the martial arts of Daliang prosper and the people of Daliang be as powerful as dragons. This master and apprentice Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian are a vivid portrayal of our Raozhou Prefecture's implementation of Taizu's ambitions. Su Lingchuan, if you have such a master and apprentice in Poyang County, you will not be in vain as the director, and you will also have the merit of education! "

Zhang Wangshan and others on the side looked at Su Lingchuan with strange expressions. Junior Brother Su was picking up a ready-made advantage.

The relationship between the master and the disciple is deep, and it has nothing to do with Junior Brother Su. Su Lingchuan hurriedly cupped his hands and said respectfully: "Director, you are too kind. I am just reporting the truth. If the deeds of Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian can inspire more students to join the martial arts and make the teachers treat the students sincerely, it will be my honor. I dare not take credit for it."

"Achievement is achievement, so the work-study program is a great idea. Our Daliang martial arts school is not the martial arts school of the rich and powerful, but the martial arts school of all the people of Daliang. The Military Affairs Department will announce it to the whole prefecture, listing these two as models of martial arts education. Other counties should also promote the work-study program so that young people with aspirations will not be left out."

"Yes!"

Chen Jing and others quickly agreed. This work-study program was indeed a good idea. Moreover, students who were able to put aside their dignity and work in a martial arts school or martial arts hall must have a firm heart for martial arts. Such students were indeed worth cultivating.

"Everyone, if you have nothing else to do, please go back. I hope that the competition between the two counties in three months will bring me some surprises."

Qiu Rufeng left from behind the screen, and the others surrounded Su Lingchuan.

"Junior Brother Su's contribution to education this time is not small, so I have to treat you to a meal."

"Junior Brother Su, how does this work-study program work? Can you give me a copy of the official document so I can refer to it?"

Su Lingchuan agreed to all of them with a smile, but as for treating everyone to a meal, that was impossible!
As the director of the Military Affairs Institute, he should be able to get 100 contribution points this time. Of course, the final number will still depend on the Military Affairs Department to implement it and make sure there is no fraud before awarding contribution points according to merit.

Just out of these 100 contribution points, the thing requested in the letter from the Shu family would cost dozens of points.

For these officials who have been promoted to high positions, the power brought by the official position is not the main reason for them to take the position. The real reason why they are willing to take up the official position is the contribution points to the government.

On the road of martial arts, if you don’t advance, you will retreat.

After entering the rank, if you want to make further breakthroughs, you will need more resources, unless you are from a truly aristocratic family with deep roots. Generally, if a martial artist who has entered the rank wants to gather the resources needed for cultivation, the best way is to work in the government and use contribution points to exchange what he needs from the court.

Materials for upgrading spiritual weapons, martial arts elixirs, and even some secret manuals on martial arts techniques, no force has a more complete collection than the imperial treasury.

Seeing Su Lingchuan's stingy attitude, Zhang Wangshan and the others did not continue to pester him. They all stood up and left the hall. However, Su Lingchuan did not leave the Military Administration Department, but turned to go to the courtyard where the teacher lived.

"teacher!"

There were no outsiders present, and the teacher had changed out of his official uniform and was wearing private clothes. Su Lingchuan performed the disciple etiquette.

"Is there anything special about Lin Chen?" Qiu Rufeng asked calmly.

"I can't hide anything from you, teacher."

"You were vague about Lin Chen's realm and strength in your words. How could I not know what you were thinking? I'm afraid you just wanted to hide your incompetence for the sake of the county."

"Master, I am curious, what is so special about Lin Chen that you are so at pains to hide it?" Qiu Rufeng narrowed his eyes slightly, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
Su Lingchuan chuckled and said, "Teacher, to be honest, it only took Lin Chen three months to perfect the Qingfeng Palm."

Qiu Rufeng, who had originally looked indifferent, suddenly froze when he heard this. The hand that was originally stroking his beard paused for a moment. He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "You have perfected the Qingfeng Palm in just three months. Your understanding of martial arts is indeed good."

Teacher, that's not all." Su Lingchuan's eyes flashed with excitement, and then he said, "Lin Chen has also cultivated the Water Cloud Palm to the state of great perfection. This is the news that Jingshui Martial Arts School urgently reported before the disciples came to the capital city."

"Is the Water Cloud Palm also fully developed?"

Qiu Rufeng's originally leisurely demeanor disappeared in an instant. His body unconsciously leaned forward slightly in the rattan chair, his eyes full of surprise and curiosity.

But in a flash, he frowned, "You said that Lin Chen is a disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School. If I remember correctly, Jingshui Martial Arts School only accepts female disciples, and the Qingfeng Palm should be the practice of Qingfeng Martial Arts School. Is there something behind this?"

"Teacher, there is indeed a story behind this. Back then, Lin Chen successfully trained his Qi in the martial arts hall..."

Su Lingchuan recounted the story of how Lin Chen was rejected when he went to Qingfeng Martial Arts School, and how Shu Suwan finally stepped in and he was accepted as a disciple by Qingfeng Martial Arts School, but stayed in Jingshui Martial Arts School, and why he finally left Qingfeng Martial Arts School and joined Jingshui Martial Arts School.

If Lin Chen was present at this moment and heard what Lord Su said, he would be shocked that Lord Su knew his own affairs so clearly.

"The girl from the Shu family knows how to adapt." Qiu Rufeng praised her at first, but then his face darkened: "The owner of the Qingfeng Martial Arts School, and the deputy owner..."

"Teacher, the head of Qingfeng Martial Arts School, Li Tianqi, is at the critical moment of breaking through to the next level. Qi He is in charge of all matters related to the martial arts school. I have already dismissed Qi He from his position as deputy head."

"not enough!"

Seeing his disciple's puzzled look, Qiu Rufeng said in a deep voice, "Lingchuan, I know that many warriors serve as officials in the imperial court for the cultivation resources in the imperial court's treasury. This is known to me and the imperial court as well."

"But you have to remember one thing. If you receive this salary, you should take on this responsibility. The position of the head of a martial arts hall may seem like a low position, but it has a huge impact on the students. You, the director of the martial arts school, can rule the country without any effort, but the head of a martial arts hall cannot. Since Li Tianqi wants to focus on breaking through to the entry level, let him resign from the position of head and concentrate on breaking through."

Su Lingchuan's heart trembled. Although the teacher's tone was very calm, he felt the unquestionable power.

"I understand, disciple. I will take care of it immediately after returning to Poyang County."

Qiu Rufeng knew his disciple well. He had decent abilities, but was a little too stingy.

"Are you dissatisfied with the request made by the girl from the Shu family in the letter?"

Facing his teacher, Su Lingchuan could be said to have concealed nothing, including stating all the requests raised by Shu Suwan in the letter.

"The disciple is not dissatisfied, but..."

"The mouse is short-sighted!"

Qiu Rufeng shouted and stood up from his chair: "Without Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian, how could you have achieved the merit of educating people? The girl from the Shu family is trying to gain benefits for Lin Chen. Lin Chen is a student in Poyang County, and you are the director of the Poyang County Martial Arts Institute. The further Lin Chen goes in martial arts, the higher your achievements as the director of the Martial Arts Institute will be. You should thank the girl from the Shu family."

Seeing his disciple's pale face, Qiu Rufeng said unhappily: "If you were not my disciple, I would dismiss you from your position as director just because of your dissatisfaction. Go to the treasury to exchange for resources and go back to Poyang County."

"Disciple knows his mistake."

Su Lingchuan quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

"get out."

"Yes."

Su Lingchuan saluted, bowed and left, but when his footsteps reached the gate of the courtyard, he heard a voice behind him.

“If Lin Chen can really make a big splash, he can be a role model for Jiangnan Dao. He should have a long-term vision.”

Hearing the teacher's words of enlightenment behind him, Su Lingchuan paused, a gleam in his eyes, and he understood what the teacher meant.

I only thought about Raozhou Prefecture, but the teacher thought further.

"The teacher's teachings are kept in mind by the students."

Turning back, he bowed again, Su Lingchuan's eyes were slightly red. Since he entered the rank, his teacher had not said such "harsh words" to him for a long time. Thinking back, it seemed that there was some gap between the master and the disciple.

Therefore, when the teacher heard about the story between Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian, he was also touched, which is why he gave me this advice.

I want to thank the master and disciple Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian!

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