In the preliminary stage, some good horses can emerge, but the competition scene on the field is far from exciting, and the whole is relatively dull.

There were only a small number of spectators, and those who really loved horse racing maintained enough interest and enthusiasm throughout the whole process.

For those who feel bored, the sweet cake is enough to keep them in their seats.

Of course, the hunger marketing strategy remains the same, and every half day, the horse farm only provides a small piece of cake for each guest.

All those who complained too little, Cepes would smile and ask them to come back tomorrow, promising to prepare more cakes tomorrow.

In this way, three days passed, the first round was over, two hundred and twenty horses advanced, and the rest were eliminated.

With more than 300 spectators and more than 260 left, there will always be people who don't like sweets, or have something urgent to leave.

The people who stayed, after three days, liked the taste of the cake even more, and at the same time had a more or less understanding of the competition.

Of the more than 200 horses that advanced to the second round, there will always be a few that will leave a deep impression on them.

As long as there is a preference, Cepes can move on to the next step of the game, launching a betting program in the second round.

On the fourth race day, the weather was as good as ever, and at 9 a.m., spectators were invited to the racecourse.

On the side of the stands, a row of wooden shelves was erected, and on each shelf, a wooden sign about 20 centimeters wide and about 1 meter long was hung.

Red Dragon, Sun God, Miss Grace, Snowflake, White Lightning......

At the top of all the signs, the name of a horse is written, a total of twelve horses, which are the horses participating in the first race of the fourth race day.

The audience can clearly see these signs, some people don't care, and some people have doubts in their hearts.

They didn't need to ask questions, and when everyone arrived, Cepes smiled and stood next to the sign to answer their questions.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the atmosphere was a bit dreary the other day, so I planned to play some small games to make the game more fun."

Attracting attention, Cepes pointed to the wooden sign next to him and continued:

"Twelve wooden cards, corresponding to twelve horses, you can guess which horse can win the first place in the corresponding race.

Horse racing tickets are sold at the racecourse, ranging in face value from 1 gold coin to 1,000 gold coins, which can be exchanged for gold coins at any time.

Horse racing tickets are used for betting, and the section below these plaques will record the name of the bettor, as well as the corresponding number of tickets.

Once the race starts, bets will be stopped and the racecourse will count all bets placed on the race and inject them into the prize pool for that race.

At the end of the race, the winner of the bet on the winning horse will split the prize pool proportionally according to the amount staked, with only a 3% billing fee charged at the racecourse. ”

There are two ways to settle horse racing betting, one is called the fixed bet lottery method, which fixes the odds of each horse.

The other is called pari-mutuel betting, which is a jackpot bet with variable odds per horse.

The former, which is convenient for the bookmaker to manipulate the odds; The latter, the dealer guarantees income in drought and flood, and the result can guarantee profitability.

Cepes chose the latter, and at the moment, it is not time to manipulate the odds.

When the time comes, he will naturally launch a new way to play and harvest the gold coins of the nobles.

Hundreds of years later, there was an English proverb that the three most important things for an English gentleman were: a wife, a mistress, and a register of bets.

Similarly, in Eastern Europe in the fifteenth century, entertainment was even less scarce, and opera, ballet, and symphony would not appear until two or three hundred years later.

Horse racing betting, both elegant and exciting, is bound to make the aristocracy flock to it.

As for the specific gameplay, Cepes made it clear enough that charging a 3% bookkeeping fee is also completely within the acceptable range of people.

"Your Excellency, where can I buy a horse racing ticket?"

"Red Dragon, two hundred gold coins!"

People quickly got involved, and a few people who were anxious opened their money bags and poured out the golden coins.

In order to appear formal enough, Tsepes replied with a smile:

"At present, only horse racing roll bets are accepted, and staff will come to redeem them immediately."

As he spoke, dozens of waiters and maids walked up to the stands with trays to exchange horse racing tickets for the guests.

There is another purpose for people to exchange for horse racing rolls, so that they can't easily take the gold coins away.

The larger the bankroll, the longer it will take to convert it into gold coins, and there will always be people who can't resist playing a few more.

Of course, it also takes some time to buy a horse race ticket with gold coins, so that the guests will not be impatient to wait, and the cream cake and wine will be delivered in time.

Moreover, the twelve horses in the first race will also appear early at this time.

After the first round of elimination, the horses that came on the field in the second round all looked quite good, and they needed enough time to consider and choose.

"Jimmy, you've studied horses, give me some advice."

"I have heard that beauty brings good luck, Mrs. Lawrnes, choose a horse."

There was plenty of time, people were talking, and the nobles who knew each other expressed their opinions.

In the heart of the stands, young Laszlo, looking at the horses in the stand, said to Lady Elizabeth:

"I'm very optimistic about that 'Sun God', can you also have fun?"

The words were addressed to Lady Elizabeth, however, a man's voice sounded beside him.

"Laszlo, you have a problem with your vision, I advise you not to waste your gold."

It was Laszló V, King of Hungary and Bohemia, who had sent a congratulatory envoy, Ulrich II, Count of Zeret.

Count Zele, a confidant of the little king, had always had a bad relationship with Janos Hunyadi.

The marriage between the Hunyadi family and the Basarab family, and the faction he was in not only could not stop it, but also had to come to congratulate him, which made him very annoyed.

So at this moment, he took the opportunity to ridicule and seek psychological balance in this way.

I have to say that even if Cepes triggers a change in history, many things are still running according to the original trajectory.

Take Count Zele, for example, who, in history, was hacked to death by Laszló Hunyati, and still has no scruples about pulling hatred.

Laszlo, who was arrogant and impulsive, rose from his seat on the spot and glared at Count Zele.

"Sit down, watch the game in peace, we don't get involved in betting on things."

Lady Elisabeth's voice rang out, calming Laszlo.

Her husband is leading troops to fight outside, and the stability of the rear is the most important.

Laszlo puffed and panted, obviously indignant, until Emily, who was next to him, gently tugged at the corner of his coat, and the guy sat down unconvinced.

On the other hand, Vladis was upset for his eldest brother:

"I'm also optimistic about the 'Sun God', bet five hundred gold coins!"

Vladis is very simple-minded, standing up for Laszlo and winning Emily's heart.

The gifts received at the engagement ceremony were all given to this kid, and now he is quite wealthy in hand, and it is quite easy to take out a few hundred gold coins.

However, in the next second, he was mercilessly slapped in the face by Lady Mary.

"The Basarab family, as the organizer, will not participate in any betting in order to show fairness, this is your brother's decision."

The cool expression that Vladis deliberately pretended to be all collapsed at once, and he looked at Lady Maria with a bitter face.

"Hehe, hehe, hehe......"

Count Caireen couldn't help it, and put his hand over his mouth, and let out a mocking laugh.

Vladis glared at him, and Laszlo, on the other side, was also very righteous, and got up from his seat again, clenching his fists to settle the score.

However, before he could make a move, he heard someone say:

"In that case, then I'll bet on the 'Sun God', sister."

Petro Aron, Grand Duke of Moldova, illegitimate son of Alexandru the Elder, younger brother of Madame Maria.

It is a matter of course for an uncle to support his nephew, not to mention that Petro Aron's position as the Grand Duke was obtained by virtue of the Hunyadi family.

And in the core area, there is another one, who stands on the same front as the Hunyadi family.

"I'm also optimistic about the 'Sun God', I'm afraid only an idiot will say that this horse is not good."

Count Lisope, Lord Regent of Bohemia, His Excellency Irri, sent a congratulatory messenger.

László V, nominally carrying two titles of king, but in Hungary there was Janos Hunyati, and in Bohemia, there was Irí, who was a double king, and he did not live up to his name.