Chapter 1192: Military Examination
On the third day of the New Year, Yun Zheng held a banquet in the palace to entertain high-ranking officials from Shuobei.
After the banquet, Yun Zheng briefly talked to them about Shuobei’s various plans for this year.
Because everyone was still on vacation, Yun Zheng didn't chat too much with everyone, just gave a general idea.
On the fourth day of the New Year, Yun Zheng hosted a separate banquet for Ying Er and others, both to celebrate their success and to arrange something else for them to do!
After the banquet, Yun Zheng called the thirteen people aside and told them the next task.
"Martial... Martial Arts Examination?"
Upon learning of their mission, the thirteen people could not help but look at each other bitterly.
Were you ordered to lie in wait again?
"Why, don't you want to?"
Yunzheng asked with a smile.
Ying Er hesitated for a moment, then said sternly, "Your Highness, it's not that we don't want to, but we are not qualified to participate in the martial arts examination."
In fact, Ying Er wanted to join the Eighteen Ghost Riders.
Even if they can serve as the reserve force for the Eighteen Ghost Riders, it will be fine.
As soon as Ying Er finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement.
"Yeah yeah!"
"I can't even read a single word, how can I participate in the military examination?"
"I don't know how to deploy troops..."
"And this martial arts exam will definitely check your identity and family background very clearly..."
Everyone expressed their concerns.
Their martial arts skills are quite good. After all, they were carefully selected to carry out the undercover missions.
However, there is still a big difference between participating in the martial arts examination and infiltrating the Black Crow.
This job may not be easier than infiltrating the Black Crow.
If the imperial court investigates their family background, they might be exposed.
"Don't worry about your identity."
Yun Zheng smiled and said, "When you go out, don't you give yourself an identity?"
Isn’t it easy to get a legitimate identity?
There are still some people who do not have registered household registration.
They could just build a shack in the mountains and pretend to be hunters living in seclusion in the mountains.
If that doesn't work, find a few more people to pretend to be their parents or relatives, or send someone to contact Zhou Daogong and others to help them get a suitable identity.
Identity issues are easy to solve.
"But... we really don't understand the art of war!"
Ying Er still looked embarrassed.
"What is the military academy for?"
Yun Zheng glanced at him calmly, "Since this king has this idea, these must have been thought out in advance. If you are willing to go, this king will arrange for you to study in the Advanced Military Academy for a period of time. If you don't want to go, this king will not force you and will make other arrangements."
We can set up a crash course. Although it is impossible to train them into wise generals in a short period of time, it should be enough for them to cope with the imperial court's military examination.
He didn't expect them to win the first place in the military examination, but just to get an ordinary position in the army.
After all, the higher the ranking, the more thorough the court's investigation will be.
He won the first place as soon as he arrived, and the court couldn't find out his exact origin, so it would be strange if they didn't suspect him.
Hearing Yun Zheng's words, everyone's heart was suddenly moved.
Military academy?
Although they had never been to a military academy, they knew that it was not a place that ordinary people could enter.
It can be said that those who can enter the military academy are all the focus of training.
This is an opportunity for them!
They also want to find a future for themselves!
Ying Er thought for a moment and immediately bowed: "Thank you, Your Highness! I am willing to participate in the martial arts examination and serve Your Highness!"
"I am willing too!"
"Thank you, Your Highness..."
Soon, thirteen people agreed.
Even the person who had previously said that he could not read a single word agreed.
"very good!"
Yun Zheng smiled with satisfaction, "You guys take a few days' rest first, think about arranging an identity for yourself, and then tell me when you have thought it through. I will find a way to get someone to cooperate with your identity! Report to the Military Academy in three days!"
"Yes!"
The thirteen people all stood up straight and received the order.
"Also, if you successfully pass the military examination, it would be best if you could be recruited into the navy!"
Yun Zheng added: "Those who have not passed the martial arts examination can seek refuge with those who have!"
"Yes!"
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The next day, Yun Zheng took Shen Luoyan to visit the Wu Mansion.
He had said before in Le'an that he would pay a visit, so naturally he couldn't go back on his word.
Upon learning that Yun Zheng and Shen Luoyan were coming to visit, Wu Dao personally brought his family to greet them.
After some greetings, they came to Wu's house and sat down.
"Are you used to living in Shuofang, Mr. Wu?"
After everyone took their seats, Yun Zheng asked Wu Dao.
"When I first came to Shuobei, I was a little uncomfortable with it, but now I'm used to it."
Wu Dao smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty and Princess, for taking care of my son."
"It should."
Shen Luoyan pursed her lips and smiled, "Your son is the mentor of those children. We should thank you for teaching them for us! When Cang'er and Jin'er are a little older, we will have to trouble you again."
"Princess, you are serious."
Wu Qingyang smiled modestly, "Come to think of it, the prince is also my teacher. I should have gone to the palace to pay my respects to him, but I let the prince and princess come to visit. I am really ashamed."
"Let's not talk about this anymore."
Yun Zheng waved his hand and smiled casually, "If all the teachers in the world were as incompetent as this king, why would we need to respect teachers?"
He really didn't teach Wu Qingyang much.
Of course, he didn't have that much time to teach Wu Qingyang.
A lot of things were written by him, and Wu Qingyang taught himself.
While they were talking, Lan Hua brought Xiao Cui over to serve tea.
Lan Hua took the tea bowl from the tray in Xiao Cui's hand and placed it in front of Yun Zheng, "Your Highness, please have some tea..."
Yun Zheng took the tea bowl from Lan Hua and said, "By the way, Miss Lan, are you just coming to Shuobei to play for a while, or do you plan to live here permanently in the future?"
Lan Hua smiled lightly, "If nothing unexpected happens, I will probably live in Shuobei in the future."
"Yes."
Wu Dao took over the conversation, "I have already sent someone to deliver a letter to Hua'er's parents. When spring comes, they should also move to Shuobei."
"That's daring!"
Yun Zheng put the tea bowl aside and said with a smile: "Miss Lan should also be a well-read person. If Miss Lan is interested, she can come to the school in Shuofang to teach students."
"what?"
Lan Hua was stunned for a moment, "Is this...appropriate?"
Lan Hua was asking both Yun Zheng and Wu Dao.
She had heard Wu Qingyang talk about the new-style school in Shuofang.
She heard that this new-style school was completely different from the private schools and government schools she knew.
She was also very interested in this new-style school.
But, as a girl, it’s not good for her to show up in school, right?
"As long as Miss Lan is willing, there's nothing inappropriate."
Shen Luoyan smiled, "Shuobei doesn't have as many rules as the ones in the inner city. Your Majesty scoffs at the idea that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent."
Lan Hua hesitated for a moment, then looked at Wu Dao inquiringly.
Wu Dao laughed, "Since the prince and princess have said so, as long as you are willing, go ahead!"
Lan Hua thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, please allow me two days to think about this."
"no problem!"
Yunzheng nodded and smiled.
Lan Hua smiled and continued to serve tea to Shen Luoyan...
