Datang: I was overheard by the Empress

Chapter 346 Martial arts begins!
In the second year of Tianshou, on the first day of April, the much-anticipated first martial arts session of the Tang Dynasty finally began!
The conduct of martial arts is different from that of liberal arts. Liberal arts can only be conducted in the Chang'an Gongyuan. After all, the imperial examinations are extremely strict. To prevent cheating, all candidates must be searched before they can enter the examination room.

But there are not so many rules in martial arts. In a word, it is still one sentence, that is, strength is the most respected. As long as one's strength is strong enough, then there is hope of winning Wu Jinshi or even Wu Zhuangyuan.

Of course, there is a premise for this, that is, the means cannot be too lowly, such as hidden weapons, poisons and other means, then they must not be able to go on stage!

But also because the nature of martial arts is completely different from that of imperial examinations, the empress directly ordered that the location of martial arts competitions is on the huge square in front of Chengtian Gate of the Imperial Palace.

This square is the junction of Zhuque Avenue and the Imperial Palace in Chang'an City. It has a large area. The lion dance meeting in the first year of Tianshou was held here.

Shangguan Wan'er's Thousand-Handed Avalokitesvara dance is still fresh in the memory of many people!

As for the bustle of Wuke, although compared with the Shangyuan Festival, there is still a gap. After all, it is impossible for all the shops and stores along the Zhuque Street to set up various colorful buildings and hang lanterns.

The flow of people is not that big compared to the Shangyuan Festival, but this martial art also drives the huge flow of people in Chang'an City. Many shops and merchants have found that the business in the past few months has been much better than before.

Especially the major restaurants and restaurants, including some sensual places, are particularly lively. The typical representatives are the two Haidilao hotpot restaurants on Zhuque Street and Pingkangli in Chang'an North City. During this period of time, the business can be described as extremely hot.

After all, the people who came to Chang'an from all over the Tang Dynasty to participate in the martial arts are basically represented by young and strong young men. Such people dare not say that they are young and rich, but boldness is the minimum.
When you come to Chang'an City, you don't have to spend a lot of money first. Moreover, martial arts practitioners eat a lot, have a bold personality, and spend a lot of money. It's not good if they aren't as shabby as those students from all over the world who take liberal arts exams. After most students come to Chang'an, they will only Lock yourself in the inn, don't go out and don't spend at all!
So if we only talk about the driving force and influence on the economy, then the military examination is indeed greater than the imperial examination!
On the first day of April in the second year of Tianshou,

Just like the Shangyuan Festival, the empress appeared on the top of Chengtianmen in a red-gold dragon robe, immediately arousing the cheers of countless people in Chang'an City. After all, it is impossible for ordinary people to meet To Her Majesty the Empress!

It's just that this time the Empress appeared at the head of Chang'an City, and the Chang'an people on Zhuque Street were much more courageous than the last time during the Lantern Festival. Look, Your Majesty the Empress on the Tianmen Gate!

After all, in Chang'an City recently, there is no news of a female emperor disguised as a man and a micro-clothes private visit, but some time ago, this news was so popular that many local tyrants and bullies in Chang'an City couldn't help restraining themselves, and they didn't dare to go out on the street anymore. Get tricked!
Seeing Her Majesty the Empress on the city wall, many people in Chang'an couldn't help muttering in their hearts for a moment. Such a magnificent Empress is like a moon fairy in the sky, which is beyond reach. There will really be women disguised as men Is it a bad taste for private visits?

But at this moment, Her Majesty the Empress, who is above the Chengtian Gate, doesn't know what these people think in their hearts. Looking at the ten big arenas that have been prepared by the Chengtian Gate, the Empress can't help but feel complacent at this moment!

"Old Marshal Cheng, please trouble Old Marshal Cheng to preside over this martial arts!"

The empress couldn't help looking at Cheng Yaojin who was standing aside for a moment. Cheng Yaojin was the Chief Martial Examiner, and now in the Tang court, only Cheng Yaojin has such qualifications and prestige!

"The old minister obeys!"

Cheng Yaojin is also a rare change of armor today, how many years, since Xue Rengui took over the banner of the general of the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Yaojin has not put on armor for a long time,
Although today's martial arts is not personally on the battlefield, it is a different experience for Cheng Yaojin. After all, this is the first martial arts in the Tang Dynasty, and Cheng Yaojin is in command, which can be regarded as a A celebrity history event!

Wearing armor, Cheng Yaojin walked down the city wall of Chengtian Gate, under the arena there were huge stone millstones one after another,
Walking to the middle of the arena, Cheng Yaojin pressed his hands on the stand for a while, seeing the old marshal's actions, many people in front of Chengtianmen couldn't help but calm down for a while, listening quietly to the old Cheng What is the marshal going to say!
Seeing that everyone was quiet, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but nodded in satisfaction at this moment, and then said in a deep voice: "Today is a grand event, and it is the first martial arts event held in the Tang Dynasty, and martial arts events are no small matter. , is to select useful talents for the country, I, Cheng Yaojin, have received the grace of His Majesty to serve as the chief examiner of the martial arts! Next, I will announce to everyone how the martial arts exam will be conducted!"

"This martial arts examination is divided into four items. The first item is strength. The big millstones behind the old man are used for the test of strength in this martial arts exam. The ranking among them will be higher!"

"The second round is riding and shooting. Tomorrow there will be a riding and shooting competition. The riding and shooting skills are the essentials for our Tang soldiers to fight at the border. Only by mastering the riding and shooting skills can we be called a team leader." Qualified general!"

"The third item is the battle. You can see the ten arenas behind the old man. These ten arenas are set up for the battle. Only candidates who pass the first and second rounds of martial arts are eligible to stand in the first place." Three rounds of the arena!"

"And the fourth round is to test the art of war strategy. The candidates selected for the martial arts are not just ordinary soldiers, but also generals after my Tang Dynasty. Therefore, not only must they be brave in battle, but also master the art of war. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and the enemy is not imperiled in a hundred battles, old man That’s all for now, I hope all candidates will perform well!”

"Now I announce that the second year of Tianshou, Chang'an Martial Arts, now officially begins! Candidates enter the arena!"

Following Cheng Yaojin's loud shout, all the candidates who signed up for the Tianshou [-]nd Year Martial Arts Examination entered the arena at almost the same time.
Although the martial arts examination was held for the first time in the Tang Dynasty, its influence is still very far-reaching. The main reason is that everyone has become accustomed to the imperial examination. People, compared with the imperial examinations, that is no less,

These martial arts practitioners who came from all over the Tang Dynasty all have one goal at this moment, that is to be admitted to the top martial arts.
After all, there is a saying that goes well, teaching civil and martial arts, goods and the emperor's family, but for those with lofty ideals, once Wen Chengwu has the first goal in mind, it is naturally to be a general and a minister, to serve the country, of course, to report or not The country is not necessarily, but it is necessary to go out and enter the country, and in the process of going out and entering the country, naturally the goal of serving the country is gradually realized!

(End of this chapter)