Polo, in fact, has not been on the rise for long. And the reason why it became popular was because Li Shimin and his imperial court encouraged the sport. Why? As we all know, the steppe nomads have always been the worst enemies of the Han people. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the Turks were the most harmful.

Thinking about the beginning, the alliance of Weishui and the covenant of the white horse can be described as thrilling. The popularity of polo began shortly after this, in order to fight against the Turks. The Turks had a large number of cavalry, so they had an advantage in the war. If you want to compete with them, then you must also have cavalry, otherwise you can only be beaten passively.

And it just so happens that the sport of playing polo has extremely high requirements for riding, and it can be extremely effective to practice riding. A master of polo must also be a master of horsemanship. With good horsemanship, with war horses, naturally, there can be a strong cavalry.

The emperor and the court encouraged the sport of polo, and in addition, it was a very interesting sport. Therefore, in this era when entertainment was very scarce, polo soon became popular. However, due to the high cost of this sport, it is not possible to promote it among ordinary people, which is a big pity.

Not far after Li Feng and Li Chengqian walked into Qujiang Garden, they heard bursts of horses' hooves inside, as well as people's exclamations, cheers, and of course, occasionally, mixed with some angry voices, complaints and regrets. Needless to say, Li Feng is too late, and it has already opened.

"Oh, it's pretty lively."

Not far away, the lively anger became even stronger. Li Feng saw that there were still a lot of people in the venue. Moreover, there is not just one polo field, but many of them. There are not only two teams playing in the stadium now. Instead, there are several teams, each one-on-one, in a fierce competition in several venues.

And around the pitch, again, there are a lot of people. However, the base is full of young people, both men and women, and it is really not lively.

"It's nothing, it's just their own competitions. If you wait until the polo tournament held by the imperial court starts. That's what makes it spectacular. When the time comes, the princes and nobles from all over the country will bring their polo teams to Beijing to participate in the competition. At that time, Qujiang Pond will also be open to the common people. At that time, it will be crowded with people, and the voices will be boiling. And for the teams with excellent results, the father will personally award the rewards......"

Li Chengqian was a rare opportunity to show off something to Li Feng, so when he saw Li Feng's surprised expression, he began to talk endlessly. began to explain and describe with Li Feng.

After listening, Li Feng knew why there were several polo teams playing in the field. The so-called yes is good. It works. Since the emperor vigorously promoted this sport, and the high-ranking officials and nobles in the court, none of them were short of money. As a result, there were many private polo teams.

And with the advent of so many polo teams. Of course, competitions have become a regular occurrence. And with the game, something else will definitely appear. That's gambling. In this way, coupled with the polo tournament held by the imperial court every year, it has stimulated the vigorous development of this sport.

At this time, whether there is a polo team at home, slowly, it also involves face, status, and many other things. It can be said that as long as there is that ability, every family in these princes and nobles has such a polo team.

"Hehe, this posture is really not small, well, by the way, when will this polo match held by the imperial court take place? When the time comes, I want to take your four aunts and them to see the excitement."

As for what Li Chengqian said, Li Feng was soon able to understand. Li Shimin, the emperor, highly admired, has such an effect, and there is no fuss. It's just that now he wants to know when this is the game. When the time comes, I will take Rou Niang and Yaya out to watch the excitement.

"Hehe, I'm really convinced of you, Fourth Uncle. How to talk about this, you just want to take the four aunts out to play. Could it be that Fourth Uncle doesn't have any other ideas? For example, build a polo team to play or something. ”

After hearing Li Feng's question, Li Chengqian was completely convinced. He found more and more that his fourth uncle was different.

"Build a polo team? Why do I have nothing to do with a polo team...... Well, though, your proposal looks pretty good. After returning to the village, let's also build a polo team and build a polo field. In this way, it is not bad for everyone to have one more entertainment activity in their free time. Yes, that's it, and when you're gone, you'll prepare me a hundred and eighty good horses, and I'll take them back."

Li Feng was opposed for a while, but then, he immediately felt that this was a good idea. Think about it, in the village, build a few polo fields, everyone has nothing to do to play polo, entertainment and fitness.

"One hundred and eighty good horses? Fourth uncle, how many teams are you going to build, and can you use so many horses? Besides, where did you ask me to find so many good horses, I am not as rich as you Fourth Uncle......"

"You stupid, you don't know how to ask your father for it. Well, the reason, the last time I was on the battlefield, didn't I get tens of thousands of war horses? Let's say that it has also made meritorious contributions. It's cheap to ask for a few horses. As for why we need so many horses, it's not like we will have to grow cotton next year. ”

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After Li Chengqian listened to Li Feng's words, he was completely speechless. However, since Li Feng had already said so, he could only do so. Soon, though, he began to laugh in his heart. Because, he could already foresee what kind of expression his father would have when he heard his fourth uncle's reason.

Afterwards, the two of them watched the ball game and discussed the construction of the polo team. Since the legislation did not want to cause trouble in sleeping, the location of him and Li Chengqian was behind the crowd, next to a somewhat hidden tree. Maybe it's because the game is too attractive, in short, they have been here for a long time, but no one noticed the arrival of the two of them.

"Fourth uncle, this doesn't look good, why don't we go forward?"

Watching the game so secretly made Li Chengqian feel a little unpleasant, this game. If you want to see it, you can see it up close, otherwise it won't be exciting. Therefore, after watching it for a while, he whispered to Li Feng.

"Forget it, I'll watch it here, you have to go to the front, you go over by yourself, don't worry about me"

As soon as he heard Li Chengqian's invitation to go to the front, Li Feng immediately shook his head and said. What a joke. ran to the front, still with Li Chengqian, the prince, he Li Feng did not have the hobby of being treated as a monkey by others.

"That's okay, then Fourth Uncle, you just take a look here, I can get close."

What kind of character is Li Feng. Li Chengqian was clear, so after hearing Li Feng say this, he immediately got up, didn't care about Li Feng, and walked directly to the front.

"Yes, after going back. Let's find the seventh master to discuss the matter of this polo team. When the time comes, there will be more fun in the village. Perhaps, we should also get this football up. This can be done directly from the school, or it can be given to such a small one. Add a course and take a physical education class. ”

"Physical education class, this is only football, isn't it a little too monotonous. You'll have to think about it when you go back. What else is the right sports activity program that can be achieved. To get. Let's make it more exciting and have a good time with that little one. Lest you sit every day and become a nerd......"

Li Chengqian's departure made Li Feng sit here and become quieter. Although Li Feng was staring at the polo captain, he was thinking about something else. Today's trip gave him a lot of inspiration. The main thing is that I think of starting a physical education class when I go back.

As soon as such a thought appeared, Li Feng's memories immediately flooded out. Then, I started to rummage through my memories, and then I started to figure out what it was possible. Maybe Li Feng was so engrossed in thinking that he didn't even notice that someone walked up to him.

"Woo ......"

It wasn't until a crying sound that seemed very aggrieved came from his side that Li Feng came back to his senses. Turning his head, a somewhat familiar, full of grievances, and a pear blossom-like face with rain suddenly appeared in front of Li Feng's eyes. And soon, Li Feng remembered who the person in front of him was.

"Miss Wuzhao, what's wrong with you?"

Then, Li Feng asked with surprise and curiosity. That's right, this person is Wu Zhao, who once had a relationship, the famous Wu Zetian in history.

It is said that on Xishi Street that day, after Wu Zhao and Li Feng met by chance, the lives of her and their family began to change dramatically.

Since it was the Prince's Mansion who came forward in person, everything became simpler. The two Wu Yuanqing brothers obediently gave them a part of their property. Then, he personally came to the door, pleaded guilty, and asked for their forgiveness. In the end, it was the son-in-law of the eldest grandson's family, who was also brought to the door by his father and accompanied Wu Zhao. The sincerity of the attitude, the figure is so low, it goes without saying.

Not only that, but in the following days, Wu Zhao felt that their home suddenly became lively. Those so-called relatives and friends who have not been in contact for a long time have come to visit the house with gifts, and often invite their families to be guests. And Wu Zhao here has suddenly become very popular.

In the past, these young boys, young ladies and sisters, if they had any activities or the like, they would not think of her Wu Zhao. However, since that incident, she has become a little busy. Either someone invited her to a banquet today, or someone invited her to a poetry meeting tomorrow and so on.

It can be said that in an instant, the life of the samurai family has undergone earth-shaking changes. Not only is there no need for food and clothing, but even the so-called face is also available, and it is even more prosperous than when her father died.

For this lost and regained good life, Wu Zhao's mother and sister were suddenly full of joy and happiness. And whenever he talks about the prince, he is even more grateful to Dade.

However, in the face of such a change, I don't know why, Wu Zhao suddenly felt very aggrieved in her heart, and even, compared to the beginning, when her father died, they were swept away, and in order to make a living, she had to sell paintings on the street and feel aggrieved. She knew that the reason for such a change was because the prince came forward, because of the prince's words, more precisely, because of power and status.

It's just that she can only keep this depression in her heart, and then keep thinking about her own thoughts......

Today, she was also invited to the feast. However, what happened today made the grievance and unwillingness in her heart rise to the limit. In the end, she could only force a smile, endure it, and then, look away, trying to find a place where no one was around, and cry.

However, she didn't expect to meet Li Feng here.