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    "Brother Zhengu, I have seen the moon with clairvoyance, but I can really see that there are many craters on it. As for those gray and black marks on the moon that I see on a full moon night, they are canyons on the moon, and those bright craters  The place is full of mountains, and I don¡¯t know if there are people on them, but there are no traces of water on the moon, so there are probably no people either,¡± Qin Xuan said.

    "Circular mountain? What kind of mountain is that? Can't see water on it? Can this clairvoyant see the small river above it clearly?" Zhai Tanzhuan asked.

    "The crater is what is called a crater, with a depression in the middle, just like a city wall surrounding a city, except that it is square and becomes round. This is caused by the impact of meteors falling on the moon. As for the fact that there is no water, that is  Because at least on the moon, we don¡¯t see such a large area of ??water like the sea on the earth, because the water looks blue from a distance, but there is no such thing on the moon. Well, if you have any questions, you can see it after you build it.  Just observe the moon¡¯s clairvoyance by yourself. No matter how much I say, I still can¡¯t see the truth. It¡¯s getting late and it¡¯s time to rest. I have an exam tomorrow.¡±

    Qin Xuan said, packed up his things and left, not giving Zhai Tanzhuan a chance to ask questions. This guy asked too many whys. If he really asked, it would be hard not to answer. However, it must be said that he is a good student who loves to learn and likes to ask why he is a good student.  I am used to, especially in the field of science, in elementary education on my farm, I hope that the children will ask more questions, and I can provide them with an idea if I don¡¯t understand. Only in this way can we better arouse their interest in learning.

    The weather was exceptionally clear the next day. There was no wind in the city. You could only see the flags on the city tower swaying slightly with the wind. Such a breeze would not have a great impact on the horseback archery held this morning, as long as there was no such wind.  A wind that keeps the flags flying is enough. That kind of wind is completely inaccurate for archery from a hundred meters away. Otherwise, you can only stop this assessment first and do non-archery events.

    "Jingyuan, your Majesty didn't come to see you today? It seems that the streets are no longer on guard," Zhai Tanzhuan asked.

    "Maybe, there are so many things to deal with every day, and the Holy One can't come here to see it every day. Just come here on the first day, but I guess there may be more viewers today," Qin Xuan said with a smile.

    I didn't see it until I got out of Chunming Gate. At this time, the south side of the examination room was already crowded with people. Many people didn't know about the first day of the exam. When those who saw it went back to publicize it, the crowd in the entire south side was at least tens of thousands, and  On the examiner's side, there were obviously more soldiers, and large and small umbrellas were set up at the same time. Many of the umbrellas also had tables and chairs under them. There must be many family members of important people coming to watch the martial arts competition today.

    "Today is really lively. Let's go to the rest area and wait. Are you going to throw stones for today's horse shooting?" Zhai Tanzhuan asked.

    "It's too boring to throw stones all the time. I changed to a javelin today. Didn't you see such a long bag hanging on the side of my saddle?" Qin Xuan said with a smile.

    Horse shooting means horseback archery. This is a mounted archery event for cavalry. This mounted archery is also a skill that many nomadic tribes must master. The cavalry in the Tang Dynasty¡¯s army were also equipped with bows and arrows, but they were still mainly infantry archers.  , after all, the accuracy of mounted archery is much worse. Two deer-shaped target signs are placed on the low wall. Shoot two arrows in total. If both arrows hit, it will be the best, and if one arrow hits the target, it will be the second.

    "Is that a javelin you made yourself? Jingyuan, do you know that a gun is also a standard weapon and cannot be owned by private individuals. If there is a problem today, what should you do?" Zhai Tanzhuan asked in surprise.

    "Ah this is a javelin for throwing. It is different from the guns used by the army. This can only be used for throwing and cannot be used as a hand-held gun. It should not be a prohibited weapon."

    Qin Xuan really hasn't considered this matter. The javelin uses a relatively light wooden shaft, and the shaft is not thick. It is about six feet long, and the tail gradually tapers. The iron head in front is also slightly longer and conical.  Set on a wooden pole, the entire gun looks like a whole, smooth and streamlined. It is much shorter than the long gun used by the army, and the shape of the gun head is also different.

    "No matter what it is, as long as it is a gun, it is a prohibited weapon and cannot be owned by private individuals. You'd better think of a way quickly, otherwise you will probably be in trouble when you come on stage," Zhai Tanzhuan said.

    Today's assessment was originally about shooting at long stacks. Since there was no wind, we changed it to horse shooting first. Because the accuracy of mounted shooting is inherently lower than that of infantry shooting. Taking advantage of the good weather today, we will finish the horse shooting test first and then we will do it tomorrow.  Another thing about the long stack competition is that yesterday I shot 30 arrows with heavy arrows and hard bow, and today I shot another 30 arrows in the long stack. This is not good for the archer's strength recovery, so I changed to horse shooting with only two arrows.  end so that the candidate has enough time to recover from tired arms.

    "Then I'll go and tell the examiner in advance that this javelin can be used as a second or thirdHeavy long-range weapons that attack the enemy within ten steps are much more lethal than ordinary arrows. Even if the opponent is wearing armor, as long as the gun tip is qualified, it can still penetrate. It is much more powerful than a bow and arrow, but in  It is widely used in the army, especially for city defense. Within fifty steps, as long as there are enough numbers, it will definitely be a nightmare for the enemy. Moreover, there is no need to lie on the crenellations of the city wall to shoot, and one's own casualties will be reduced a lot," Qin Xuan said  .

    This javelin is definitely a sharp weapon in siege warfare, and it is easy to learn. Anyone can throw it. The only problem is the distance. When Qin Xuan took the javelin to ask the examiner for instructions, he did not expect that the examiner did not say anything at all, and immediately  It was agreed that he could take part in the assessment, which made him wonder why the examiner was so easy to talk to today.

    In fact, what Qin Xuan didn't know was that the examiner, Zhang Shilang, knew that Qin Xuan specially designed weapons for the weapons inspector. Even if Qin Xuan personally took out a Mo Dao now, he would not be said to be hiding a prohibited weapon.  , being able to design such powerful muskets and artillery for the imperial court, these weapons such as swords, arrows and crossbows are child's play. It is forbidden for others, but it is not forbidden for him. This is called a privilege, not to mention that even the Holy One knows it.

    Zhai Tanzhuan was also very emotional. This Qin Xuan was really different from ordinary people. No matter what, no one cared about him. The horse shooting went very fast. One person had two arrows, one archery competition, two preparations, and he passed the test in one morning.  , as long as one of two hits, you can pass. This Ma She passed at least one-third of the people. Qin Xuan and Zhai Tanzhuan also passed the test smoothly, but Zhai Tanzhuan got a better result. Qin Xuan's javelin hit both, but  I don¡¯t know if grades count.

    Zhai Tanzhuan couldn't help but be unconvinced by Qin Xuan's ability. From the beginning to now, he has basically never missed a match. Last night, he competed with An Qingzong and didn't receive a single punch from the opponent. However, he beat the opponent to the point where he quit this year.  In the martial arts examination today, not even An Qingzong was seen in the assessment. I heard that he was still lying in the military camp recovering from his injuries. He had already asked his companions to report to the examiner and gave up the martial arts examination using the excuse of illness.

    What does it mean to be a natural general? Qin Xuan is like this. He can't shoot arrows, but the skills he displayed are much more powerful than those of archery. His accuracy is also accurate, without any ambiguity. Judging from his confident expression, he probably also has a carbine.  It is a certainty that when a person like him goes to the battlefield, I wonder if any enemy general can save his life under him. If this year's martial arts champion is considered to be the best in throwing stones and javelin, then no one else can compete except him.

    But what Zhai Tanzhuan doesn't know is that these martial arts assessment items are expected to be eliminated gradually. Once hot weapons are on the battlefield, except for the swords that can be used in the future, the rest can only be used as decorations.  The martial arts assessment will definitely be reformed, and the current simple civilian or military selection of generals will be changed into a military university like a medical university. Future military attach¨¦s will be produced in the military academy.

    This is Qin Xuan's initial idea. Whether it can be implemented is another matter. It depends on Li Longji's intention. What any officer needs is the command ability on the battlefield and the ability to control the battle situation, not to go into battle.  Go fight with the enemy. Officers are not soldiers, they are commanders. In the future, people who cannot read a single word can only be soldiers. Reading and literacy are the first elements of being an officer. Even if you have military merit and are qualified for promotion, you still need to learn literacy.  Only by learning cultural knowledge in class can they enter military academies for further study, and can serve as officers after graduation.

    The current method of selecting officers cannot be said to be completely useless. In the era of cold weapons, what is needed is the kind of brave and invincible generals. Outstanding personal abilities can bring endless confidence to the soldiers. Are such generals available among low-level officers and adjutants?  Culture is not a big problem, but the commanders and staff must have it. Candidates participating in the martial arts assessment cannot only assess these personal skills, the assessment of military culture is very necessary.

    Datang is now beginning to strengthen primary education for its citizens. With the popularization of primary education, the literacy rate of people in Datang will gradually increase. And one thing that is more enlightened is that girls can go to elementary school to learn to read, just like boys.  Li Longji specifically explained that the Tang Dynasty was unparalleled in its enlightenment in this regard, and this was also thanks to Qin Xuan's efforts and dedication.

    Ten or twenty years later, this group of grown-up children will get married and have children, and more educated young people will be able to take scientific examinations and study in universities. Why is it necessary to specifically explain that both men and women must enter?  By studying elementary school, it is not that they can take the scientific examination in the future, but these educated women can enter some professional universities to learn professional skills, such as textiles, clothing, design, medicine, nursing and other professional colleges suitable for women.

    This is progress. Women cannot just use them as a tool for passing on seeds. In many industries, women are often more suitable than men. Another thing is that women¡¯s education will also be of great help to the education of the next generation.  Most children are brought up by mothers, and enlightenment education falls on them. Educated women play a greater role in this regard than uneducated ones.Most children are brought up by their mothers, and enlightenment education falls on them. Educated women play a greater role in this regard than uneducated ones.
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