I run a training class in Shu Han

Chapter 46 Zhang Bao, who is severely unbalanced in his studies

"Brother-in-law!"

Zhang Bao's simple, honest voice startled Zhang Shi, making her pale with fright.

You silly little brother!

His Majesty was just being polite; you took it seriously.

Zhang grabbed Zhang Bao by the back of the neck with her right hand and kicked Zhang Bao hard in the back of the knee with her right foot. The whole movement was fast and accurate.

Before Zhang Bao could even utter a sound, he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Sis, what are you doing?"

Zhang Bao complained, not understanding what was going on, but seeing Zhang's sharp eyes, he immediately dared not make a sound.

"Your Majesty, I have offended you greatly. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."

After saying that, Zhang pressed Zhang Bao's head down hard, slamming it to the ground.

Zhang Bao, a burly man, was like a little chick, not daring to put up the slightest resistance.

Liu Shan gasped in shock upon seeing this.

This is not only a suppression of bloodline, but also a suppression of force!

As expected of Zhang Fei's eldest daughter, her skills are truly remarkable.

Fortunately, I am the emperor. If I were from an ordinary family, I would have been completely controlled.

Cough!

Liu Shan coughed lightly and said, "It's alright. As I said, we're family in private. Doesn't my father-in-law always call my father 'elder brother' in front of others?"

Seeing that Liu Shan was backing him up, Zhang Bao brushed aside his sister's clutches and said, "That's right, sister. His Majesty's relationship with our family is extraordinary. What's wrong with calling him brother-in-law?"

Seeing that her younger brother was so adorably silly, Zhang was so angry that she couldn't speak for a long time.

"Alright, there are no outsiders here, no need to stand on ceremony." After calming Zhang down, Liu Shan continued, "Xingguo, what brings you to the palace today?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bao seemed to remember the purpose of his visit to the palace and said, "Brother-in-law, although my sister is usually impetuous and rude, and has a wild nature, she is pure of heart and did not mean to offend me. Please do not hold it against her."

Zhang Bao spoke very sincerely, as if he were talking to his brother-in-law in an ordinary family.

He heard from people in the palace that his empress sister had offended the emperor and had to apologize. Worried, he rushed into the palace to plead for his sister.

But Zhang became anxious.

To say I'm reckless, rude, and uncivilized?

Isn't this exposing my past?

Her fists were clenched tightly, her knuckles turning white, clearly showing that she was trying her best to control her anger.

Liu Shan looked at Zhang Bao, then at Lady Zhang.

Are you talking about the same person?

If so, you're doomed.

"Xingguo, how can you talk about your sister like that? It's utterly ridiculous."

Zhang Bao looked completely innocent.

His sister was always like that in his memory.

"I didn't, I didn't!"

Seeing his stupidity, Zhang immediately scolded him, "Zhang Bao, are you done yet? You must not be disrespectful in front of His Majesty."

After being yelled at by her sister, Zhang Bao knew she had done something wrong, but she didn't know what she had done wrong, so she could only lower her head in grievance.

Liu Shan quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Xingguo, I remember you should be a student in the regular class, spending the whole day at the Imperial Academy. Were you slacking off and skipping classes?"

Although Zhang Bao inherited Zhang Fei's title, his entrance exam score only qualified him for the regular class, so he was temporarily suspended from his post. He could only be reinstated after passing the assessment.

"No, brother-in-law, you've forgotten that we have a one-and-a-half-hour break at noon."

Speaking of the Imperial Academy, Zhang asked with concern, "Xingguo, you must study hard and hone your skills so that you can share the burdens of the country and His Majesty."

Zhang Bao patted his chest and said, "Sister, don't worry. This training class not only teaches reading and writing, but also allows you to compete in archery with others. It's really interesting."

Zhang blinked, quite surprised.

Zhang Bao had always preferred martial arts to literature and had absolutely no patience to sit down and study. The fact that he didn't resist this time was a huge surprise.

"By the way, brother-in-law, did you just go to a humanities class?"

Liu Shan nodded and said, "I was just passing by and wanted to offer some pointers."

"Brother-in-law, you're biased. You go and instruct those scholars, but don't come to visit us roughnecks," Zhang Bao complained.

"Xingguo, how dare you! His Majesty has his reasons for doing things, and it's none of your business to tell us what to do!" Zhang shouted again.

Seeing Zhang Bao's evasive and fearful eyes, Liu Shan said, "Empress, stop scolding Xingguo. He's afraid of you."

Zhang Bao made a face at his sister and said, "Brother-in-law, Confucius said, 'In education, there should be no discrimination.' You can teach those scholars and gentlemen, why can't you instruct us military officers?"

News of Liu Shan teaching at the academy had spread throughout Chengdu, and the martial arts training classes all wanted the new emperor to teach them personally.

However, it was not easy for them to meet Liu Shan, so they could only do so through Zhang Bao, who was related to the emperor.

"What classes do you have today?" Liu Chan asked with a smile.

Zhang Bao thought for a moment and said, "Archery, martial arts, and strategy."

"Who teaches strategy?"

"General Liao Hua."

Liu Shan nodded.

Liao Hua had been transferred to the position of Prefect of Yinping County, but he also served as a military advisor in the Prime Minister's office. Since there was no war going on, he became one of the teachers in the regular class.

"Then I will go and take a look this afternoon."

Upon receiving Liu Shan's reply, Zhang Bao jumped up.

But before he could even enjoy his happiness for a few seconds, Liu Shan made a request.

"Xingguo, it's not impossible for me to teach you, but first you must get first place in both horsemanship and archery, and martial arts."

what?

Zhang Bao was somewhat perplexed.

"Brother-in-law, how about starting the martial arts class first?"

Liu Shan shook his head and said, "No, there is no room for negotiation."

Zhang was very puzzled and asked, "Xingguo, with your martial arts skills, how come you can't get first place?"

Zhang Fei was a master of martial arts, capable of taking the head of an enemy general from among thousands of soldiers as easily as taking something out of a bag, earning him the reputation of being "a match for ten thousand men".

Zhang Bao learned martial arts from his father from a young age and mastered the skills. He also received much training in the army and could serve as a vanguard in the event of war.

If his academic scores hadn't been so low, he wouldn't have ended up in a regular class.

Therefore, with his abilities, he should be in a class of his own even in a regular class.

"Brother-in-law, sister, you don't know this. When it comes to weapons and hand-to-hand combat, I'm confident I can take first place. But when it comes to archery..."

Seeing her younger brother's hesitant manner, Zhang became somewhat annoyed.

"Zhang Bao, your father was a renowned general who fought on the battlefield for many years, mastering martial arts, horsemanship, and archery. He could draw a bow with two arms that could draw three stones, and could pierce armor with an arrow from eighty paces away. How come you can't do the same?"

Zhang Bao felt somewhat wronged.

Listen to this, do you think ordinary people could do these things?

Despite his best efforts, his father, Zhang Fei, was like a towering mountain, always blocking his way.

He retorted, "Sis, there's nothing I can do. Guan Xing is in the same class as me."

Zhang was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Guan Xing? You mean Guan Xing, the second son of Uncle Guan?"

Zhang Bao nodded and said, "It's him. Although Guan Xing's fists and feet aren't as good as mine, his archery skills are superb since childhood, and he always beats me. It's extremely difficult to defeat him. However, apart from him, no one else can beat me."

If her archery skills were inferior to Guan Xing's, that would be understandable, and Zhang's anger gradually subsided.

"Your Majesty, Guan Xingzhi's bravery is no less than that of my second uncle, and Zhang Bao is a bit younger, so perhaps...?"

Liu Shan realized that Zhang was pleading for Zhang Bao.

"If one is first in martial arts and can also rank in the top three in horsemanship and archery, that would be quite good."

Upon hearing this, Lady Zhang was overjoyed and said, "Xingguo, why don't you thank His Majesty?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bao showed no excitement; instead, he became even more embarrassed.

"Sister, can we discuss the riding skills again?"

discuss?

Zhang had a vague sense of unease.

"Xingguo, tell me honestly, are your horsemanship skills even in the top three?"

"No...no."

"Then the top five?" Zhang's tone began to turn cold.

Zhang Bao chuckled and said, "Still...not possible."

"Top ten!"

"Barely...reluctantly...but I'll definitely make it into the top twenty..." Zhang Bao's voice trailed off.

"Zhang Bao!!" Zhang was furious and raised her hand to grab Zhang Bao's ear.

"Ah...brother-in-law, help me!"

Liu Shan could only shake his head helplessly.

As a military general, this imbalance in your studies is a bit too much.