activa-t Chapter 308 Consort Fucha
Chapter 308 Consort Fucha
Seeing Nian Shilan's outstanding performance, Princesses Shuhe, Wenyi, and the others were not to be outdone.
They urged their horses on, displaying their superb riding and archery skills.
Princess Shuhe was the first to rush to the shooting range, her movements equally agile.
She gently squeezed her legs against the horse's flanks, sitting steadily on its back, and her bow and arrow shot out like lightning.
One arrow, two arrows, three arrows... every arrow hit the bullseye, drawing cheers from the crowd on the sidelines.
Princess Wenyi, on the other hand, displayed her unique style.
Her riding skills were light and agile, as if she and the horse were one.
Her arrows, like fluttering butterflies, landed precisely around the bullseye, forming a beautiful pattern.
Each hit drew gasps of amazement from the people.
Princess Shujia was not to be outdone; her archery was powerful and vigorous, and each shot carried a strong momentum.
Her arrow shot like a bolt from a bow, heading straight for the bullseye.
Each hit produced a crisp sound from the target.
In an instant, the sound of horses' hooves echoed across the training ground, and arrows flew like shooting stars, dazzling and overwhelming.
The ministers were dumbfounded. Those who had wanted to speak up to stop them were now speechless.
They never imagined that these princesses, who usually lived a life of luxury in the deep palace,
They possessed such amazing horsemanship and archery skills, even rivaling those of the Eight Banners descendants.
No, he is far superior to those Manchu bannermen.
Seeing the behavior of most of the Manchu bannermen made them feel truly ashamed.
The people, witnessing the princesses' spectacular performance, erupted in deafening cheers.
"Long live the princess! The princess is mighty! Long live the princess! The princess is mighty!"
Because of the previous promotion of smallpox vaccination, there were textile factories and the Qing Dynasty People's Daily.
Few among the common people were unfamiliar with Princesses Shuhe and Wenyi.
Watching the princesses' outstanding performance, they shouted excitedly.
The Manchu bannermen were amazed by the princesses' brilliant performance.
This made them even more ashamed and unable to lift their heads.
Seeing their daughters' outstanding performance, Feng Ruozhao, Cao Qinmo, Lü Yingfeng, Shen Meizhuang, and others...
My heart is filled with pride and satisfaction.
Watching the princesses' brilliant performance, they almost forgot the dignity befitting concubines.
Shout and cheer like those ordinary people
They knew that these princesses trained diligently in the palace every day.
How much effort has it taken to achieve this result today?
Of course, it is also because of Fucha Peiyun's meticulous cultivation that their daughter is who she is today.
They were all secretly glad that they had stood by Fucha Peiyun back then.
I didn't place my hopes on that aloof, heartless, and cold-blooded person.
Shen Meizhuang was especially grateful that she hadn't followed Huan'er down a dark path.
Feng Ruozhao smiled slightly and whispered to Lü Yingfeng beside her:
"Sister Lü, look at Shuhe and Shujing, their performance is truly remarkable."
All the hard work these past few days seems to have paid off.
Lu Yingfeng was overjoyed to hear Feng Ruozhao praise her two daughters.
His face was full of pride, and he also praised Feng Ruozhao's daughter.
"Shujia is a few years younger than Shuhe, but her riding and archery skills are in no way inferior."
Cao Qinmo smiled and looked at Wen Yi, her eyes full of pride, and said to Shen Meizhuang:
"Sister Shen, although your Jinghe is young, she is very serious about her work and did very well in this assessment."
It seems all that training these past few days hasn't been in vain.
Shen Meizhuang nodded, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes:
"Yes, Jinghe is young, but she has always been very serious about what she does."
Sister Cao's Wen Yi and Wen Yan were also excellent, hitting the bullseye every time, truly amazing.
The assessment quickly moved to the next step: the second round of martial arts assessment.
The demonstration of basic martial arts skills, such as swords, spears, and halberds, officially began.
Hongchang then stepped down from the stage and walked to the weapon rack in the center of the arena.
Hongchang reached out and picked up a long spear, giving it a gentle shake, causing the spear tip to hum.
He looked at the Manchu bannermen and said loudly:
"Behold this spear technique!"
Having said that, he brandished his spear, his movements agile, the spear flashing like a forest.
Sometimes it is like a dragon emerging from the sea, and sometimes it is like a tiger descending the mountain.
Everyone present was impressed by his superb martial arts skills, and cheers rose and fell.
Speaking of this assessment, Hongchang had anticipated the performance of the Eight Banners descendants.
But when I actually saw it, I was still very disappointed.
After Hongchang finished his spear routine, he casually tossed the spear aside.
The spear landed steadily on the weapon rack.
It drew cheers and applause from the people.
After lowering his spear, Hongchang's expression turned serious. He surveyed the Manchu bannermen and said in a deep voice:
"As descendants of the Eight Banners, you should shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting your homeland and defending your country."
But look at your performance today, it's truly disappointing!
"I hope your performance in the future will impress me."
The Manchu bannermen weren't entirely corrupt; some of them still had ambition.
After Hongchang's impressive demonstration, the Eight Banners youths took turns to undergo martial arts tests using swords, spears, and halberds.
Some Manchu bannermen, spurred on by Hongchang Nian Shilan and the princesses...
They performed better, but some Manchu bannermen still performed poorly, with loose and disorganized moves.
Fucha Peiyun frowned, looking at the grim faces of some of the Manchu bannermen on the field.
Several of them had sallow complexions and lifeless eyes.
These people seem to be on drugs.
Did this longevity elixir appear at this time? Fucha Peiyun kept this in mind.
After returning to the palace, someone was sent to investigate.
The assessment continued, and Hongchang remembered those Manchu bannermen who performed exceptionally well.
At the same time, I also remembered those students who behaved terribly.
Soon it was Princess Nian Shilan's turn, along with Princesses Shuhe and Wenyi.
When they went on stage to demonstrate their skills with swords, spears, and halberds.
Nian Shilan stood in the center of the arena, tightly gripping a long red whip in her hand.
With a slight flick of her wrist, the long whip danced swiftly in the air like a nimble snake.
As the long whip danced, it occasionally produced a crisp "crackling" sound.
Nian Shilan was agile and nimble, and the long whip seemed to come alive in her hands.
Every swing of her whip was incredibly precise; it was as if the whip had eyes.
It hit the target accurately and shattered it.
At the same time, Princess Shuhe, holding a long sword, moved gracefully around the field.
Her sword flashed, as dazzling as a shooting star in the night sky.
Her swordsmanship combines strength and gentleness, possessing both the ferocity of a man and the agility of a woman.
She leaped lightly into the air, her sword tip flashing across the sky like a shooting star, instantly cleaving the target in two.
This drew gasps and cheers from the people on the sidelines.
Princess Wenyi, on the other hand, wielded a long spear and galloped across the field.
Her figure is graceful and powerful, and every movement she makes is full of strength.
The spear in her hand was like a dragon, and wherever it went, the targets fell to the ground.
Her marksmanship was fierce and sharp, drawing everyone's attention.
On the drill ground, the cheers of the crowd rose higher and higher.
The shouts of "Princess, you are mighty!" echoed throughout the training ground, as if they were about to pierce the clouds.
With the princesses' outstanding performance, the Manchu bannermen paled in comparison.
Their performances varied; some barely managed to get by.
Some were completely at a loss, and some even made mistakes during their performances, which drew laughter from the audience.
The remnants of the White Lotus Cult, mixed among the common people, originally planned to take advantage of the chaos to assassinate the enemy.
But seeing Hongchang's imposing presence and the guards' tight defense, they dared not make any rash moves.
Hongchang's archery and martial arts demonstration, as well as the princesses' outstanding performance,
This instilled a sense of awe in even those with ill intentions.
They hadn't expected this newly enthroned Tartar emperor...
And these Tartar princesses are all quite troublesome.
If they were to attempt an assassination, not only would it be difficult to succeed, but they might also lose their lives on the spot.
Moreover, they sensed many powerful auras lurking in the shadows.
Is this young emperor surrounded by so many experts?
It seems their operation will end in failure once again.
The remnants of the White Lotus Cult exchanged glances, secretly relieved that they hadn't acted rashly.
Today's situation is extremely unfavorable for them.
They'd better not act rashly.
The only thing that pleased them today was the performance of these Manchu bannermen.
They've really had enough of this joke.
If the Eight Banners of the Manchus were full of such incompetents, the Qing Dynasty would be doomed sooner or later.
The assessment continues; the next step is the weight-bearing assessment.
The Eight Banners soldiers had to carry heavy sandbags and run around the field.
At first, some of the students were able to persevere, but before long, some were panting and staggering.
Seeing their disheveled appearance, the people booed.
Despite their high social status, Nian Shilan, Shuhe, Wenyi, and others did not stand aside during this long-distance weight-bearing run.
They, too, wore sandbags and set off together with the Manchu bannermen.
Nian Shilan was agile and steady, showing no signs of fatigue.
Her eyes were firm, and every step she took was full of power. She quickly left most of the Manchu bannermen behind.
Princesses Shuhe, Wenyi, and the others were equally impressive. They encouraged each other, walked in unison, and followed closely behind Nian Shilan.
As the people watched them go, cheers erupted once more.
Many Manchu bannermen, spurred on by Nian Shilan and the princesses, gritted their teeth and persevered.
Hongchang stood aside, watching this scene, and nodded to himself.
He believed that the princesses' performance not only brought honor to women,
This also made the Manchu bannermen see the gap and gave them the motivation to move forward.
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time for the cultural assessment.
Hongchang stood proudly on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the entire audience.
Then, he said in a loud voice:
"Gentlemen, the martial arts assessment is over. Next, we will conduct the cultural assessment."
We, the descendants of the Eight Banners, must not only possess superb martial arts skills and be able to bravely fight the enemy on the battlefield,
They should possess exceptional wisdom and strategy.
Therefore, this cultural assessment will test your knowledge of military strategy and tactics.
The extent of knowledge regarding topography, landforms, and historical anecdotes.
Upon hearing this, the Manchu bannermen couldn't help but tense up.
They sat in the examination room, their brows furrowed, pondering the answers to each question.
Some children chew on their pens, as if this helps them think.
Some students scratched their heads, appearing somewhat anxious and restless. The entire examination room was quiet.
Only the occasional sigh and the sound of turning pages could be heard.
However, for Nian Shilan, this cultural assessment was really too much for her to handle.
She was never interested in reading or writing from a young age; instead, she preferred wielding a whip.
Horseback archery is possible
She knew absolutely nothing about those complex military strategies and historical allusions.
Over the years, she has occasionally forced herself to read books.
But she ultimately gave up halfway, and now, faced with these exam questions, she can only bite the bullet and try to guess.
She picked up her pen, stared at the exam questions in front of her, and frowned.
The first question was about the interpretation of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.
She managed to write down a few vague answers, but inwardly she was filled with doubt:
"I've heard of this book, but as for the specifics... well, I guess I'll just have to try my luck."
Shuhe and others were in a much better situation than Nian Shilan.
Although their exposure to these subjects was relatively short, they had been studying poetry and songs since elementary school.
But I've also read some books on military strategy and history over the past few months.
With the thinking skills they've honed through years of studying, they weren't entirely clueless when it came to these exam questions.
Princess Shuhe carefully read the question, and relying on her basic understanding of military strategy and her intelligence,
Write down the answers in an orderly manner.
After careful consideration, Princess Wenyi tried her best to apply what she knew to her answers.
Princess Jinghe, though young, was very focused and wrote each stroke with great care.
In contrast, many of the Manchu bannermen were scratching their heads, unable to write more than a few characters.
Some even secretly glanced to the side, attempting to cheat.
Hongchang stood beside the examination hall, taking in all these subtle movements, and his brows furrowed even more.
Of course, some of the Manchu bannermen performed relatively well.
Although their numbers were small, at least they were able to answer the questions seriously.
The pen flew across the paper, indicating that the questions were familiar to the student.
Hongchang nodded slightly upon seeing the performance of his students, feeling somewhat gratified.
After the cultural assessment, Hongchang sat at the table, looking solemnly at the mountain of exam papers in front of him.
He took a deep breath, then waved his hand, signaling the guards to collect the exam papers.
The guards moved quickly and efficiently, carrying stacks of exam papers onto Hongchang's desk.
Looking at these exam papers, Hongchang felt a complex mix of emotions.
He personally reviewed every exam paper, and as time went on...
His face occasionally showed expressions of disappointment and relief.
Some people's exam papers were a complete mess; most of the questions were left blank.
It's obvious at a glance that these candidates hadn't prepared for this exam at all.
Even the answers to the written exam questions were completely nonsensical and laughable.
To make matters worse, there were also many ink spots on the exam paper, which were obviously made by the examinee in a moment of nervousness.
Hongchang shook his head helplessly, inwardly sighing at how pampered these Manchu bannermen were.
When it comes to the crucial moment, they are utterly useless.
However, among this pile of disappointing exam papers, there were also some that caught Hongchang's eye.
These exam papers not only featured neat handwriting but also clearly organized answers, demonstrating the candidates' solid grasp of the knowledge.
Hongchang looked at the exam papers and a rare smile appeared on his face. He secretly praised these outstanding candidates.
Then Hongchang looked at the exam papers of Shuhe, Wenyi, and others.
Their handwriting was neat and beautiful, and they didn't leave many blanks.
The answers he gave were all well-organized and substantive.
This made Hongchang very satisfied.