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Chapter 567 Emperor Huizong of Song: How Can I Continue to Conduct the Military Examinations? [4 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]

Tokyo, Imperial Study.

"boom--"

Song Huizong was so angry that he flipped the table:
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"What does he want to do?"

Overturning the table exhausted Emperor Huizong of Song. He was panting heavily, his hands trembling, and he was filled with impotent rage.
"He ruined last year's martial arts examination!"
"It was postponed until this year, and he messed it up again!"
"When I hold a martial arts examination, he holds some kind of tournament to determine the greatest hero in the world!"

"Everyone has gone to Qingzhou, how am I supposed to hold the military examination?"

The four treacherous officials fell silent, speechless.

It was purely coincidental. The martial arts examination was postponed to this year because it was cancelled last year, and it happened around this time.

The martial arts examination and the World's Number One Hero Tournament were scheduled to clash, so many people chose the World's Number One Hero Tournament instead.

After all, the World's Number One Hero Tournament is not only a grand affair, but also a prestigious event where a ranking can secure a good social standing.

Even if I didn't win a prize, I still got to see heroes from all over the world. Isn't that more interesting than taking the martial arts exam?
After all, everyone knows that King Qi only did three things when he established his kingdom: fairness, fairness, and the most damn fair thing ever!
The military examination was different. This year, the four chief examiners were Tong Guan, Gao Qiu, Wang Fu, and Liang Shicheng.

With these four examiners as judges, you think you can get a ranking without giving them a thousand or eight hundred strings of cash?
In contrast, the five examiners from the State of Qi were Cai Fu, Lu Junyi, Wu Song, Yang Zhi, and Huyan Zhuo!

There are those who are the best in horsemanship, those who are the best in foot combat, and those who are descendants of the Yang family generals and the Hu family generals!

With the King of Qi personally providing assurances, isn't this lineup more convincing than the imperial court's?

Therefore, there are only a handful of martial arts candidates gathered in Tokyo, while Qingzhou is packed with people!
It is said that the inns in Qingzhou City are already fully booked, and even the village shops outside the city are full...

Do you think Emperor Huizong of Song wouldn't be angry?
Gao Qiu cautiously advised, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Qi has chosen a vanguard general!"
"He has chosen his people; they are also meant to serve the country..."

Because Cai Xiao had become a cripple, Cai Jing took every opportunity to retaliate against Gao Qiu.

But that's no longer possible; his daughter is being held hostage by Cai Fu.

And who knows, one hostage could easily turn into two, three, or even four hostages...

Cai Jing could only echo Gao Qiu: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
"If the Prince of Qi can join forces with the Jin Kingdom to destroy the Liao Kingdom, our Great Song Dynasty can expand its territory!"

"Humph!"

Emperor Huizong finally felt a little better:

"What's the point of him organizing the World's Greatest Hero Tournament?"

"All the heroes of the world are already among the 800,000 Imperial Guards!"
"Those who can attend the meeting are nothing more than peddlers, laborers, and villagers!"
"Does he really expect ordinary peddlers and country bumpkins to lead the vanguard and defeat the Liao Kingdom?"

The four treacherous ministers quickly exchanged glances, burst into laughter, and all said that His Majesty was right!

……

Qingzhou.

The dark-faced old man and the dark-faced man arrived at the city gate, looking travel-worn.

Seeing the long queue, the dark-faced man couldn't help but suggest to the dark-faced old man:
“Father, you were originally the prefect of Dengzhou. Why don’t you tell us your name? That way, the gatekeeper Qi Jun might do us a favor…”

"Duh!"

The dark-faced old man glared fiercely at his son:
"Don't talk nonsense! How could your father be the kind of person who bends the law for personal gain?"

The dark-faced man became obedient and had no choice but to wait in line.

When it was finally their turn, they saw that the city gate guards were checking things very strictly, so the dark-faced man took out a handful of copper coins from his bundle.

The dark-faced old man saw this, shook his head, and said nothing.

When a Qi soldier came to check him, the dark-faced man secretly slipped a copper coin into his hand and whispered:
"Brother, please do me a favor..."

What are you doing?!

The Qi soldier's expression changed drastically. He shoved the copper coin back and shouted angrily:
"Our Qi army obeys orders without question; this is a rule established by the King!"
"You're an outsider and don't know the rules, don't try to harm me!"

Qi Jun's voice was loud, as if he wanted everyone to hear him, and immediately everyone looked at him with disdain. The common people queuing to enter the city sneered and mocked.
"This guy is obviously from out of town and doesn't know the customs of Qi!"

"Do they still think our Qi Kingdom is like the Song Kingdom?"

"Look at him, so ignorant and unworldly! He can't even imagine the happiness of the people of Qi!"

The dark-faced man blushed deeply with embarrassment, while the dark-faced old man's eyes lit up as he listened.
"Is the King of Qi really so wise?"

"What do you think?"

The people of Qi looked at the dark-faced old man with amusement and disdain, as if he were a country bumpkin.

The dark-faced old man was not offended; instead, he inquired about the King of Qi's actions...

After the dark-faced man was questioned, it was the dark-faced old man's turn. Sure enough, after being questioned, he was let in.

The dark-skinned man whispered to his father, "Although the check was strict, I didn't expect it to be so easy to get in..."

"That's because my son and I have no dirty secrets."

The dark-faced old man stroked his beard and commented, "King Qi is indeed extraordinary."

"If he personally leads the army, there is still a chance of winning the war against Liao..."

The dark-faced man said confidently, "With Father as the vanguard general, as long as he trusts Father, how can we not win?"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

The dark-faced old man slapped him on the back of the head:

"To be ridiculed by all the heroes of the world!"

Before the words were even finished, someone next to him interrupted in a muffled voice:

"Old man, you also want to be a pioneer?"

The dark-faced old man turned his head and saw that the passerby next to him was actually a giant man who was ten feet tall and mighty!

It was only April, and the weather was still a bit chilly, yet this giant man was already showing off his bare chest and breasts.

His round belly was sticking out, and his navel was so big and deep that it could fit an egg.

Behind the giant was a group of equally bare-chested men, all laughing strangely.

One of the burly men said, "Old man, the vanguard belongs to our master!"
"You should just go home and take care of your grandson!"

The dark-faced man flew into a rage and rushed forward to reason with the giant, but was stopped by the dark-faced old man:

"Forget it, let's not argue with people. Let's go."

The old man's concession did not bring peace; instead, the group of burly men burst into laughter and surrounded them.

“Old man, since you’re going home to take care of your grandson, why not lend your black horse to my master for a while?”
"My master is going to lead the vanguard to fight in the Liao Kingdom, and he happens to be short of a horse. You wouldn't be stingy with that, would you?"

The dark-faced old man suddenly realized: "No wonder you came to provoke us, it turns out you've got your eyes on my horse!"

"No!"

The giant corrected him in a serious tone:
"We are not provoking you, we just want to borrow your horse!"
"If this black horse is still alive when I return victorious from the Liao Kingdom, I will return it to you!"

"You have good taste!"

The dark-faced old man nodded: "My black horse is indeed a rare and exceptional steed!"
"If you want to borrow a horse, it's easy. Just beat me, and I'll give you my black horse, how about that?"

The giant was overjoyed: "That's perfect!"
"However, private duels are not allowed within Qingzhou City; otherwise, your participation in the meeting will be disqualified!"
"You're too old for me, you can't take a few punches and kicks from me!"

"How about we have a battle of wits?"

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