The tactics of football are changing too quickly, and even Ou Chuliang is trying to keep up with the development of the times and keep pace with the times.

When he was in Haigeng, Ou Chuliang gave a death order to his small group.

Anyone other than yourself should be able to play at least two or three positions, and you must not be "lonely" in one position.

Just like Sun Jihai, he can play three positions on the right side, and the performance of the left back is also very good; Li Tie can play as a central defender, a midfielder, or a midfielder; Li Jinyu can play as a central midfielder and forward, and Zhang Xiaorui can play as a midfielder, midfielder and forward. So although these people are young, they have already become the main force of the national team early. And the discussion of Li Weifeng, who will only be inserted as a central defender, and Li Weifeng, who will only play as a right winger, one was not selected, and the other was reduced to a substitute.

Skills are not pressing, and this principle is also very practical on the football field.

After the Football Association meeting, the tone was set for this World Preliminary Tournament.

Not only was the 25-man roster announced, but also 7 alternates were announced. There are 32 players, the older Gao Hongbo is 31 years old, and the younger one is only 19 years old. Although the age span is large, the backbone of the 20s is still very solid.

On March 26, in order to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers, Li Xiaoguang (deputy director of the State Administration Department), Yang Yimin (deputy director of the Technology Department), and Zhao Jinfu (deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Department) formed an inspection team to Turkmenistan and Tajikistan for inspection.

Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Vietnam are the opponents of the Chinese team in the group stage before the top 10 of the World Preliminary Championship. At least for the Football Association, off-the-field work such as logistics and reconnaissance must be in place!

The purpose of this inspection team is twofold: one is to comprehensively inspect the teams, venue facilities, accommodation, colic, communications, etc. of the two countries, and the other is to inspect the ability and level of the two countries' football associations to organize competitions.

Before leaving, Wang Junsheng held Li Xiaoguang's hand and told again: "Please be sure to bring the news back accurately, this is very important for the national team!" ”

"Resolutely complete the task!" The three of them responded in unison.

Late at night on April 8, after studying the next stage of the work plan, Wang Junsheng was stretching his waist and preparing to go to bed when the urgent telephone rang in the living room.

"Hello? Who is it? ”

"Is it Director Wang? I'm Zhao Jinfu! On the other end of the phone, Zhao Jinfu's noisy roar was heard, "I'm calling you at the embassy in Turkmenistan!" The communication equipment in this country is very backward, the phone is difficult to call, and we have urgent matters to ask you for! ”

As soon as he heard that there was an emergency, Wang Junsheng's brain, which was still cloudy just now, immediately sobered up.

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Jinfu had already handed the microphone to Li Xiaoguang.

Because the communication conditions were very shabby, Li Xiaoguang had to pull his throat to make Wang Junsheng hear clearly.

"Director Wang, the inspection of Turkmenistan has all ended! According to the original plan, we will visit Tajikistan on a certain day! ”

"The results of the Turkmenistan expedition are as follows!"

"One, the field here does not meet the requirements of the competition at all, not only the grass growth is not good and uneven, but the size of the field is not right! It simply does not meet the basic requirements of the international standard of 90 to 110 meters long and 68 to 75 meters wide! ”

"Second, the food here is not good, not only is the food poor, but the taste is also very unaccustomed, let alone nutritious! Can't keep up at all! ”

"Third, Turkmenistan's transportation is very inconvenient, and there is only one flight a week from Xinjiang to Turkmenistan. And the flight from Turkmenistan to Tajikistan is more difficult, and the traffic problem must be solved! ”

"Fourth, the communication here is also very backward, and it is difficult to make phone calls and faxes in local hotels!"

"Five, accommodation is also an issue. The main thing is that there is no guarantee of even a hot bath here! We negotiated with the Turkish side on this point, and the other party agreed to help solve the problem. ”

"In short, the conditions here are very poor, and if our team wants to play here, we must be prepared to deal with all kinds of difficulties!"

Wang Junsheng listened while holding a pen to record.

Venue, accommodation, transportation... Looking at the key words that were circled one by one, Wang Junsheng smacked his lips, it seems that it is necessary to take a special plane!

After listening to Li Xiaoguang's report, Wang Junsheng was silent for a moment, and an inquiry came from the other side of the microphone again.

"Director Wang, the three of us are waiting for your instructions in Turkmenistan, do you still want to go to Tajikistan for investigation and research?"

"Why not?" Wang Junsheng was a little annoyed.

The athletes are not too difficult, how dare they retreat?

"According to the staff of the Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan, Tajikistan is currently in the midst of war, security cannot be guaranteed, and gunshots are often heard. And there is no drinking water there, there are six diseases circulating in Tajikistan, and none of us have been vaccinated! Li Xiaoguang finished in one breath.

Hearing this, Wang Junsheng hesitated.

He didn't expect that the situation in Tajikistan would be so chaotic and so dangerous in the country, and the AFC would still approve them to participate.

Let the delegation go on, and if there is a real danger, how can they explain it to their families? If they are not allowed to go, how will the national team prepare?

After thinking about it, Wang Junsheng asked tentatively: "How likely is it to get vaccinated in Turkmenistan?" ”

"There are two types of vaccinations missing here!" Li Xiaoguang immediately replied, it seems that the research has been done a long time ago, "The embassy is also actively solving it, but it will take time, and it is very likely that it will not be found." ”

Without waiting for Wang Jun to answer, Li Xiaoguang continued: "The three of us think about it, no matter how many dangers lie ahead, we must complete the investigation task!" According to your request, we need to stay in Turkmenistan for a few more days and make all preparations before going to Tajikistan, and it is estimated that we will return to the capital about a week later than originally planned. The expenses during this period will be 50 percent more than the original budget, and I sincerely ask the Ministry of Finance to send an outbound call to the embassy in Turkmenistan immediately! ”

Hearing this, Wang Junsheng's hand holding the phone began to tremble.

At the moment when life and safety are at stake, there are still comrades who come forward.

This kind of spirit and bloodiness is not possessed by any country in the world!

Wang Junsheng knew that the moment they joined the team and joined the party to take the oath, they were already mentally prepared. This kind of indomitable spirit is by no means a momentary impulse.

"Comrade Li Xiaoguang!" Wang Junsheng said excitedly, "I fully agree with your ideas and practices, and I will gather you on behalf of all the staff of the Football Association and the national team athletes!" Please tell all the members of the inspection team that they must make all preparations before going to Tajikistan for inspection! Don't forget! Be sure to stay safe! ”

"Understood!"

"I wish you all the best!"

Ten days later, the investigation team flew back to the capital from Tajikistan and brought back detailed investigation materials.

Ten months later, Li Xiaoguang was promoted to director of the State Management Department of the Football Association, Yang Yimin was promoted to director of the technical department, and Zhao Jinfu was promoted to director of the foreign affairs department.

Many people may have seen their bright side of Erlang's legs crossed at the desk and drinking tea, but they don't know that behind this, it is the party who risked his life to win this feat.

The dauntless blood still flows in the veins of the older generation of revolutionaries.