vrcanaries Chapter 221 The Birth of Dayan's First Martial Arts Champion
Chapter 221 The Birth of Dayan's First Martial Arts Champion
boom! ! !
There was a loud bang, and Zhang Jue and Su Wuan fell to the ground together.
But Su Wuan was underneath, and Zhang Jue was riding on him, his hands still tightly grasping the iron rod, pressing against Su Wuan's neck.
Su Wuan's halberd was too long and was useless at the moment. He threw away the halberd and pushed the long stick on his neck with both hands.
However, this was of no use as he was not as strong as Zhang Jue.
Su Wuan felt more than just suffocation at this moment. He felt like his neck was about to break and he kept rolling his eyes.
He quickly slapped Zhang Jue, which was a gesture of begging for mercy.
Zhang Jue immediately let him go, stood up, and pulled Su Wuan up again.
Su Wuan covered his neck, coughed heavily several times, and breathed deeply to replenish the oxygen in his body.
Zhang Jue picked up Su Wuan's halberd, handed it to him, and asked,
"How's it going? Are you okay?"
"It's okay, much better."
"Then keep fighting."
"do not fight."
Su Wuan took the halberd, waved his hand, and said,
"I accept defeat. If I were on the battlefield just now, I would have died. I, Su Wuan, am not someone who cannot afford to lose. This military expedition order makes no difference whether I'm first or second.
Since you're not going to the army anyway, I'll still be the strongest among the group of people who are in the army. It's all the same."
After saying that, Su Wuan shouted to Li Wei,
"I surrender!"
The people around cheered and applauded them both.
They witnessed the first military conscription from beginning to end, and also witnessed the birth of Dayan's first martial arts champion.
Su Wuan, holding a long spear, walked towards the other contestants.
At this time, only Zhang Jue was left on the training ground.
The glory belongs to him alone.
He enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention, just like Shen Changgong back then, standing alone in a sea of blood and corpses, standing in the center of the parade ground, declaring war on all the powerful.
But this time, no one around him disliked him and wanted to kill him.
What Shen Changgong gained was life, and what Zhang Jue gained was glory.
The surrounding civilians and soldiers cheered enthusiastically and applauded this powerful man from Dayan.
Zhao Biao smiled and stretched out his hand to Liu Fugui, saying,
"Give me the money!"
Liu Fugui sighed, his face solemn, took out ten taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to Zhao Biao.
"It's just ten taels of silver. Why do you care? You're so petty."
Zhao Biao grumbled in dissatisfaction.
Liu Fugui didn't say anything.
From the reactions of the people around him, he was deeply aware of one thing.
The country of Dayan, from top to bottom, is too martial.
Every country has masters and generals, there is nothing rare about them.
However, the scene in Yan State where tens of thousands of people cheered for a warrior and were so excited was extremely rare.
The people of this country have a deep-seated worship of the power of force.
From top to bottom, the country was controlled by the military man Shen Changgong. Once the military system was reformed, the soldiers' fighting spirit was stimulated. They would take the initiative to kill the enemy and gain military merits on the battlefield. The people also admired the strong, which made the country more full of martial virtues.
With such a strong martial virtue, coupled with those artillery, divine thunder and other earth-shattering weapons, could the country of Dayan really stop at being a small country of Kun?
The entire country is like a war machine. Once it is started, everyone tastes the glory and sweetness brought by the war. Is it possible for the war in this country to stop?
Even if Shen Changgong is unwilling to start another war, the soldiers and civilians under him will be willing to take the initiative to attack other countries to show off their military power and gain military merits.
This is the bloodiness in the bones of this country. The worship of force will inevitably turn into a desire for aggression.
Can those countries that govern by culture and hold power by powerful people really defeat the behemoth Dayan?
Can Qi be a rival to Yan?
Wouldn't it be like letting a tiger devour a wolf and inviting a wolf into the house if we destroyed Kun together with Yan?
Liu Fugui's mind was racing, and suddenly an idea came to his mind: if one day the State of Qi was also destroyed, would Shen Changgong let him go?
It seems that I have to leave a way out for myself in advance.
Liu Fugui closed his eyes and thought about this matter.
He was born into a powerful family. This is the characteristic of the powerful. Their power and family have destined them to consider their own lives and families first when encountering problems, not the country.
The people have quieted down, and the eight contestants have gathered under the stands.
Zhang Jue, Su Wuan, and Wu Changge stood in the front, while Liang Hao, Nie Yang, Yan Qun, Yin Gong, and Murong Yi stood behind.
Prince Lanling of Great Yan stood up and walked downstairs, pulling the Emperor of Great Yan with him.
Behind him, Gongsun Wan'er was holding a tray with eight gold medals on it.
Each gold medal weighs ten taels.
Shen Changgong shouted,
"This king declares that the first Great Yan Martial Arts Contest has officially concluded!
Grant Zhang Jue the title of top martial arts scholar!
Su Wuan is awarded the title of second in martial arts!
Grant Wu Changge the title of Wu Tanhua!
Liang Hao, Nie Yang, Yan Qun, Yin Gong and Murong Yi were awarded the title of Military Scholar!
Your Majesty, please personally bestow gold medals upon those who have achieved honors this time!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
The people were very excited.
Behind the empress, there were two palace maids, helping her to hold the hem of her cloak.
The majestic and domineering empress came in front of Zhang Jue and took out the first gold medal from Gongsun Wan'er's tray. On the gold medal were engraved the words "Top Scholar".
Although the top eight have good martial arts skills, there can only be one top scorer, otherwise the ranking will be meaningless.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Zhang Jue knelt on one knee and saluted.
"Get up. It's not too late to kneel after you give me the gold medal."
Shen Changgong reminded in a low voice.
Zhang Jue blushed and quickly stood up.
The empress smiled and handed the gold medal to Zhang Jue, saying,
"I heard from Chang Gong that you don't want to join the army? Are you willing to stay in the capital and join the security forces?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhang Jue didn't dare to look up at the emperor. He didn't know whether it was because he was too nervous or because the other person was too handsome and he didn't dare to look at him for too long.
"That's fine. I see that you are a man of few talents, but you are also very careful and measured in your work. You are also very skilled in martial arts. Since Chang Gong will be going on an expedition soon, I will hand over his position as the Grand Commandant of the Security Army to you.
The security of the capital is now entirely your responsibility. Can you do a good job?"
"Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to your trust!"
"I hope you can be fearless and do as well as he does."
"I will certainly learn more from His Majesty and live up to His Majesty's trust."
"Well, work hard. Tomorrow morning, go to the Security Army to take up your post. You will be the new Grand Captain."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Then, the empress came to Su Wuan again.
Su Wuan was not afraid. He smiled and his eyes were full of anticipation.