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Chapter 589 Wang Zuo and Wu Shangzhi: The Opportunity Has Arrived! [3 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]

The results are in; only the shortlist is available, and the order is not ranked.

The eight finalists in the military strategy track are Zong Ze, Wang Zuo, Yang Zaixing, Zhuge Ying, and Wu Shangzhi.

The reason why Zhuge Ying's strategy of exhausting the army was included is mainly because there are too many painters like Yang Hu.

Some went even further, drawing five examiners, each one vividly portrayed and capturing their essence.

Cai Fu decisively invited him to be an artist, so that if he drew a wanted poster, Shi Qian would be unable to escape.

When the results came out, Yang Hu and Hua Pufang felt a great sense of relief, as if they had survived a major ordeal.

"Brother, what do we do..."

Hua Pufang asked Yang Hu with a frustrated expression.

He didn't make it to the top eight in the archery track, and now he hasn't made it to the top eight in the strategy track either, which means the two of them have already stopped at the second round.

Yang Hu sighed, "It seems we brothers can only start as constables..."

"Brother Tiger, Brother Hua, once we become the vanguard, we'll need your help again!"

Wang Zuo and Wu Shangzhi arrived in high spirits.

Wang Zuo and Wu Shangzhi both made it into the top eight of the military strategy track. They had a strong feeling that the vanguard would definitely emerge from the two of them.

Yang Hu and Hua Pufang thought about it again and realized it wasn't a bad idea. Hanging out with them would at least provide some support.

So Yang Hu and Hua Pufang joined forces with Wang Zuo and Wu Shangzhi, which can be considered as them clinging to powerful figures.

"Zhuge, I knew you could do it!"

As soon as Zhuge Ying came out of the examination hall, Niu Gao punched him, making Zhuge Ying almost vomit up his dinner from the night before.

Then Niu Gao wrapped his arms around Zhuge Ying's neck, just as Cai Fu wrapped his arms around Lu Zhishen's neck, and roared in Zhuge Ying's ear:

"No wonder they are descendants of Zhuge Liang!"

"Brother, if you don't take the lead, who will?"

Niu Gao's loud voice immediately attracted the attention of the onlookers:
"Is that guy a descendant of Zhuge Liang?"

"You know what, you really have to admit, he really did look quite dashing and heroic!"

"Isn't this referring to Zhou Yu?"

"You talk too much!"

Although the discussion quickly went astray, Zhuge Ying still became a celebrity, with people saying that his head looked like Zhuge Liang's.

At the same time, Yang Zaixing came out with a beaming smile and clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute to his brothers:
"Promise, accept, accept!"

Gao Chong, Zhang Kui, Zheng Huai, Di Lei, and Luo Yanqing, the other contestants, looked at each other. Gao Chong, who had been ganged up on before, decisively retaliated:

"Brothers, beat him up!"

The brothers immediately swarmed around Yang Zaixing and unleashed a barrage of attacks!
Yang Zaixing turned and ran. He was the eldest brother; how could he be beaten up like this?

As a result, Yang Zaixing hadn't run far when Lin Chong stopped him:

"Da Xing, the King wants you to see him."

Yang Zaixing followed Lin Chong triumphantly, but when they arrived at the Prince Qi's mansion, they found that he wasn't the only one there.

Zong Ze, Wang Zuo, Zhuge Ying, Wu Shangzhi and the other top eight contestants were all taken to the Qi Prince's Mansion.

Wang Zuo and Wu Shangzhi were whispering to each other.

Wu Shangzhi asked Wang Zuo, "Did the King of Qi invite us to dinner?"

Wang Zuo shook his head: "It's still a bit early for dinner. Most likely, the King of Qi has something important to tell us."

Wang Zuo glanced at Yang Zaixing, who had plopped down in the chair, and shook his head again:
"This fellow is the last to arrive, which is bad enough, but he has no manners at all. Does he think the Prince Qi's mansion is his own private home?"

Wu Shangzhi laughed, and Zhuge Ying, who was next to him, laughed too, and suddenly felt less nervous.

"Stop laughing! King Qi is here!"

Wang Zuo noticed Cai Fu's arrival and quickly whispered a reminder to Wu Shangzhi.

Wu Shangzhi saw that the first to enter were Cai Fu's two henchmen, Lin Chong and Du Xue. Cai Fu followed, followed by the four chief examiners: Lu Junyi, Wu Song, Yang Zhi, and Huyan Zhuo.

As soon as Cai Fu arrived, everyone quickly stood up and bowed to him, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Please rise, sir."

Cai Fu stepped forward and helped Zong Ze up.

Seeing this, Wang Zuo also stood up, and turned his head to see that Wu Shangzhi was still kneeling:

Get up!

Wang Zuo, who was hiding, beckoned to Wu Shangzhi:
You don't actually think that King Qi helped everyone, do you?

Wu Shangzhi hesitated for a moment, but still didn't get up. He didn't know why, but he just felt that he shouldn't get up.

Yang Zaixing, of course, didn't get up either. Zhuge Ying glanced at Yang Zaixing and then at Wu Shangzhi, and decisively chose to follow suit.

As a result, after Cai Fu helped Zong Ze up, he immediately helped Yang Zaixing up as well.

Wang Zuo was stunned; he was standing on the other side of Yang Zaixing.

Sure enough, Cai Fu smiled and glanced at him before walking past him to help Wu Shangzhi up.

Cai Fu casually patted Wu Shangzhi on the shoulder and complimented him:
"Very good, very energetic."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wu Shangzhi suddenly became excited.

Cai Fu's big hands were very strong, squeezing him until his whole body trembled!
He didn't know why he felt a shiver run through his body, but... had Yang Yao ever been this intimate with him before?

Wu Shangzhi recalled that Yang Yao always sat on the throne and casually said, "Rise, everyone."

Compared to the two, Wu Shangzhi suddenly felt that following Yang Yao was meaningless.

Yang Yao didn't invest any feelings; it was just blatant exploitation!
Wang Zuo was so jealous that his eyes turned purple; he had missed the chance to get close to the King of Qi...

This is none other than the world-famous "Sai Xuande"!

But what's done is done. He's already stood up; he can't possibly kneel down again, can he?

Cai Fu smiled and helped all the kneeling people up, then chatted warmly with each of them for a few minutes.

Wang Zuo and another clever kid who stood up on his own were left in a bind, only able to feel envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"The reason I invited you all here is actually to hold an additional competition on the military strategy track."

Cai Fuyi stirred up a storm: "No need to be nervous, you've all advanced, the playoffs are just extra."

"The playoffs didn't go through, so we just treated it as a pastime before the dinner."

"You passed the additional round. Even if you are not among the top eight in both tracks and do not place in the finals, I can still guarantee you the position of commander."

After Cai Fu finished speaking, the top eight contestants immediately got excited. Since there were only rewards and no punishments, what was there to be afraid of?
Just do it!

Moreover, they noticed a key word: banquet, which meant that the King of Qi was going to invite them to dinner!

This is a great opportunity to get closer to the King of Qi!

Wang Zuo and Wu Shangzhi exchanged a surprised glance:
The opportunity is coming!

"Alright, please take your seats, esteemed heroes."

Cai Fu sat on his throne, with Lin Chong and Du Xue standing on either side of him behind him.

Two chairs were added on each side of the throne, and Lu Junyi, Wu Song, Yang Zhi, and Huyan Zhuo sat on them respectively.

The top eight contestants eagerly awaited Cai Fu's questions, to which Cai Fu smiled slightly:
"Let's continue with the questions from the main competition—"

"If, while you are attacking Jizhou, my decree arrives, ordering you to abandon the attack on Jizhou and instead launch a surprise attack on the Jin army that is attacking Tanzhou, what would you do?"
"You now have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to think."

"Don't worry about anything. There will be no punishment for saying the wrong thing. You can speak freely."

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