In Lu Li's view, the culture and atmosphere of horse racing in the UK are second to none, and it is estimated that even the Middle East cannot be compared, after all, it has slowly precipitated over time. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Thanks to the British aristocratic culture, they also pay more attention to horse racing, horse breeding, and horse training, and some top riders can even enter the upper class and enter the top social situations freely, and similarly, horse trainers, breeders, etc. also enjoy high-class treatment and respect.

As a world-famous breeder, Daniel's reputation as a "craftsman" has been indisputably recognized, and even media outlets such as The Times and The Guardian have interviewed him. Therefore, Lu Li took it for granted that Daniel did not have much interest in the interview with the "New York Observer".

I promised Nick to write a column for the breeder, but it was because Lu Li didn't know that the person Nick was contacting was Daniel.

However, unexpectedly, Lu Li's words made Daniel laugh heartily. However, this time the laughter quickly calmed down, and finally slowly retracted, and there was a wistful sigh between the eyebrows, "This is the fixed impression of the public, isn't it? Even reporters think so." But how many people know the actual situation?"

Lu Li was slightly stunned, not knowing why. But he didn't pretend to understand, but spread his hands and said frankly, "I really don't understand." ”

Daniel tugged at the corners of his mouth, and his smile was a little bitter, "Under the pound diplomacy and dollar diplomacy of those Arab tycoons, this industry is becoming more and more impatient and simple. It's like a thoroughbred, regardless of the quality of the horse, just throw it with dollars, fail one, and there is a second. This also makes the living space of horse breeders continue to shrink. ”

Daniel turned his head and glanced at Lu Li, "In the past, technology was very important, in the process of breeding horses, from breeding to childbirth, and even the next twelve months of supporting rearing, this is a professional technology, which needs to be learned over time." But now, no one wants to study technology in detail, just to be able to enter the aristocratic circle and be favored by the rich people in the Middle East. ”

Lu Li finally understood at this time. Because the number of tolerable failures is more, because the amount of money transactions is higher, technology is lagging behind.

In fact, the reason is very simple, every industry is like this, just like McDonald's, they spend less material costs, spend less working hours, and complete processing and production with assembly lines, although the quality has declined, but they can win by quantity, and they have become the world's top chain restaurants.

"It's like every industry in modern society. Lu Li's response made Daniel stunned, hesitated for a moment, and then smiled and nodded slightly, "Yes." It's like every industry. ”

This is just the first meeting between Lu Li and Daniel, but Lu Li can easily portray the image of Daniel, he is the same kind of person as Brandon, Tony, Nick and others.

"If you could give me three days, I'd love to do an in-depth interview with you. Lu Li offered the invitation, in fact, it was his pleasure, "We can talk about the current state of the breeder industry, and we can also talk about the current state of British horse racing. You speak, I am a listener. Of course, if you don't mind, I can record the experiences of these few days, like a diary, showing the current situation of Kumo Racecourse. ”

"You're like that at Romanée Conti?" asked Daniel, curious.

Lu Li nodded, "Yes." In fact, I've written seven articles that can be serialized for a week. The problem now is that I'm not sure if my editor would be willing to contact Seven Days to publish something like this. ”

The joking words seem to imply that as a journalist, he is also a craftsman, and such a dedicated article is no longer suitable for the fast food culture of the Internet age, and maybe the editor will shoot the article directly.

This made Daniel laugh, "I'd love to. It is my pleasure. ”

Lu Li snapped his fingers and said happily, "This is really too much to consume." Let's pray, though, that my companion won't keep pestering you and scaring you away. ”

"Which one?" Daniel turned around, not needing Lu Li's answer at all, and then he saw Brandon who was looking at the horse farm intently, and suddenly realized, "Oh, so, he's your breeder?"

"One of a kind. Lu Li gave an affirmation without any hesitation, "For a layman like me, he is the Daniel Sangerst of our ranch. ”

Daniel curled the corners of his mouth and said with interest, "Then I'm going to have a good investigation in the next few days." As an Englishman, he could fully understand the black humor in Lu Li's words, and he couldn't help laughing. "Do you have any special ideas for breeding?"

"I can use some professional advice. Or would you prefer to talk to Brandon and avoid having to explain too many details to a layman like me? Lu Li's honesty was accompanied by a hint of ridicule, and Daniel couldn't help but say, "My ranch wants to be dedicated to breeding racehorses, and we don't race ourselves, but provide horses for other people." Participating in the World Series is the ultimate goal, but it still depends on whether the bank account allows it. ”

Daniel smiled and tucked his jaw away, indicating that he understood, "So you're here for the thoroughbreds." Lu Li shrugged his shoulders and didn't deny it, "Then you're right, we do have to look at your bank account first." At this time, there are fourteen thoroughbred stallions available for breeding in the racecourse, and we can slowly select them one by one if you wish. ”

"Why don't we start by admiring these thoroughbreds?" Lu Li was also a little eager to try, and his experience at Romanée-Conti Winery left a deep impression, and the legendary Kumo Racecourse is naturally worth looking forward to.

"Why don't you get on the horse and test ride it yourself?" Daniel's proposal made Lu Li's eyes light up, this was definitely an unexpected situation.

"Can I?" Lu Li said in surprise, "I thought these horses were professional racehorses, and only professional riders could ride them." ”

"Professional horse racing, of course, is attended by professionals, but there is more to the racecourse than just professional horse racing. Daniel's footsteps were already in the direction of the stable.

Richard explained, "Professional racehorses, when they reach the right age, are auctioned or sold. Generally speaking, when a horse is two or three years old, it is necessary to slowly develop a tacit understanding with the rider, whether it is obstacles, speed, or dressage, the fit of the rider and the horse is the only way to succeed. Therefore, the adult horses that remain on the horse farm are basically not put into professional use. ”

Lu Li recorded all this information. Sure enough, professional horse farms are still different from those ranches in Texas, after all, the projects and fields of focus are different.

Walking into the stable, the professional and neat scene left a deep impression on Lu Li - compared with the imaginary modern scene, it still retains the retro style, just the railing of the stable, you can see that it is a fine wood, the dark brown lacquer has lost all its luster, and even a little old, exuding the taste of history in the precipitation of the years, and the heritage of the horse farm is unconsciously revealed.

The tall, muscular horses poked their heads out of the stables, looked condescendingly at the stranger who had entered, and then paced back two steps, warily and cautiously observing the changes in the situation around them.

Even after a short distance, the muscles of the sturdy limbs refracted a flowing luster under the dark hair, and the faint explosive power was full of beauty that could not be described in words, and the silky hair was shiny and shiny, and one couldn't help but want to reach out and touch it, feeling the velvety touch.

"It's a lot more high-end than the horses at Antree Racecourse. Brandon's exclamation came from behind him, and even as a layman, Lu Li agreed with Brandon's words.

At Antree Racecourse, Richard took them to the stables, and the horses involved in the races were full of sturdy, strong air, which was very different from the situation in Texas, but when they arrived at Kumo Racecourse, it felt like they were on a higher level, which was truly amazing.

"Appearance is only part of the story. Richard stood next to him and explained with a smile, "Otherwise, 'Sunday Tranquility' wouldn't have broken through so many people's glasses in the first place." ”

"Sunday Tranquility" was first nearly abandoned, and then considered mediocre and worthless as a breeder/horse, but it became a horse that changed the history of horse racing in Japan, not only in its own right, but also in the future generations of Japan.

"Do you have a horse you have your eye on?" Richard looked back at Lu Li, his eyes turning to Brandon and Tony inquiringly.

Lu Li is no longer the rookie he was at the beginning, he approached cautiously, trying to find resonance with the horses, but the temper of the thoroughbred made Lu Li eat the door again and again-

They didn't even wait for Lu Li to get closer, they began to hiss, raise their hooves from a distance, and even roared at Lu Li, growing their mouths, and making it look like they wanted to tear Lu Li to pieces, making people retreat.

The horses in Yunding Ranch are all riding horses with docile personalities, and suddenly they encounter a racing horse with such a violent temper, and Lu Li is really not very adaptable. At this time, Lu Li remembered that in Jin Yong's martial arts novels, he always described how to tame unruly wild horses. Horses are not so easy to conquer.

Brandon soon finds a horse with a good temperament, and Tony then finds it, leaving only Lu Li.

"It seems that I don't get along with the animals, and even on the European continent, it still hasn't changed at all. Lu Li's self-deprecating words made both Richard and Anthony uncontrollable.

After going around for half an hour, Lu Li finally found a horse, the tall and sturdy horse seemed to be bigger than chestnuts, and the dark fur was as soft as satin, he avoided Lu Li's right hand in disgust, but after all, he still didn't roar and refute, which was a positive signal.

"What's his name?"

"Black truffles. ”

"It's a good name. ”