In June 2002, one month after the completion of the "Tianyi School Cup".

"Boom." A copy of the "Contract Termination Agreement" was thrown on the desk of the principal of Dazhong Vocational High School. "Principal Gao, do I want to make it clear at the end that this is what you mean?" The question was asked by champion coach Li Chonglong.

"Come, Chonglong, Xiao Zuo." Principal Gao handed Li Chonglong and Zuo Qiuhe a cigar each. "It's a gift from a Brazilian friend, and you can try it too."

Li Chonglong took the cigar, put it in his mouth, and was about to light it with a lighter, when Principal Gao spread his hands to stop him.

"This cigar can't be lit with a lighter, you have to use a match." Principal Gao corrected as he took out the match: "The lighter smells of gasoline, which will damage the natural aroma of this cigar." ”

Li Chonglong took the match, lit the cigar himself, and handed it to Zuo Qiuhe, but he raised his hand to refuse, Li Chonglong took a deep breath, exhaled a thick smoke, and said, "Headmaster, can you answer my question now?"

Principal Gao also lit a match, did not light the cigar immediately like Li Chonglong, but waited for the match to be burned to the middle end before lighting it, and after all the processes were completed, Principal Gao said slowly: "Chonglong, I recently got the news that next year, the Emperor Sword Football School in Guangzhou will return from Germany to participate in the "Tianyi School Cup". “

Hearing the news, Li Chonglong exclaimed: "But the team that won the championship in Germany? ”

Principal Gao replied, "Exactly." Ignoring Li Chonglong's surprised expression, he continued: "Moreover, Hongshi High School in Dalian has just signed a Dutch U19 head coach. ”

Li Chonglong exclaimed: "The head coach of the dignified European national youth team will come to be the coach of a school in China?" ”

"Money can make ghosts grind, including foreign ghosts." Zuo Qiu Crane wiped his words.

The three of them looked at each other and smiled. Zuo Qiuhe then laughed: "Redstone is crazy, right? The Dutch didn't make it to the World Cup, so it's not as good as us. ”

Li Chonglong responded: "Redstone has insisted on playing with strength for many years, and the players are tall and strong, but the playing style is rough and easy to be targeted by teams with strong skills, but if you introduce Dutch all-attack and all-defense tactics, it can make up for the technical and tactical disadvantages." ”

Principal Gao: "That's right, I haven't finished talking yet, the three strongest high schools in Shanghai will be merged, and it is claimed that the AC Milan youth team will be hired to coach. ”

Li Chonglong exclaimed again: "Juvenile fish merge with Kang Nian and Heming? ”

Principal Gao: "Exactly, seeing the national team lose so badly in the World Cup, everyone has given up on the senior team. At this time, Principal Gao suddenly stopped, took a deep breath of his cigar, and said solemnly: "So, as the defending champion, we have no choice but to follow this historical tide." I'm sorry, Chonglong. ”

Li Chonglong asked, "Principal, what is your plan?" ”

"To tell you the truth, we have negotiated a contract with the Brazilian club Cruzeiro and will hire the coaching team of D. Lucas to lead the team next year. ”

Li Chonglong was shocked: "Wow." ”

Obviously, Li Chonglong's reaction exceeded Principal Gao's expectations, and the principal said, "Chonglong, what is your reaction." ”

Li Chonglong put down his cigar, clapped his hands, and said with a smile: "Principal, it's great!"

Principal Gao also smiled modestly: "Where, everywhere, it is said that Chonglong is broad-minded, and today I believe that this is indeed the case." ”

Li Chonglong ignored the principal's praise, stood up and said: "17-year-old Chen Ayu and 16-year-old Tai Shijun are both talents in the world, I expect them to enter the national youth team at the age of 18. ”

After Li Chonglong's affirmation, Principal Gao no longer had to be restrained, and said: "Chonglong's words are exactly what I want." ”

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Two old men, have you forgotten me? Facing Gao Li and the two hit it off, Zuo Qiuhe suddenly wiped his words. I disagree with you. ”

Li Chonglong and Principal Gao looked at each other and asked, "Xiao Zuo, what are you thinking?" ”

"It's not like I'm reluctant to work." Zuo Qiuhe explained: "I don't think that inviting foreign coaches can improve Chinese football. ”

Facing this disciple who was always whimsical, Li Chonglong smiled and said, "Then you should talk about it." ”

Zuo Qiuhe said eloquently: "I don't think football can be plagiarized, and I firmly believe in "geographical determinism". ”

As usual, Li Chonglong was again blinded by his disciple's new remarks, and asked, "What is your "geographical determinism"? Afraid of the disciple's high-minded talk, Li Chonglong added: "Pick up the key points!" To put it simply! ”

Zuo Qiuhe replied: "Geographical determinism refers to a country's football style, which must match its natural environment, geographical environment, and human environment. For example, the North Atlantic Ocean in Europe is colder than the Mediterranean; North Atlantic teams, like England, Denmark and Norway, rely on their bodies in their style of football, relying on long balls and high-altitude bombardments against Mediterranean teams. Conversely, teams in the Mediterranean, such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, they do not have a physical advantage, but often have a clear advantage in technique and tactics. This trend of cold national teams relying on physical fitness and hot national teams relying on technical tactics can also be seen in Brazil and Argentina in South America, and Japan and South Korea in Asia. ”

Li Chonglong said: "Can you say it more concisely." ”

Zuo Qiuhe continued: "Brazilians have a warm and unrestrained personality, we Chinese have a reserved and introverted personality, they love to express themselves, we pay attention to obeying the collective, how can we imitate the character of these eight poles that cannot be beaten in one place?" To put it mildly, Chen Ayu and Shi Jun are not enthusiastic and unrestrained masters, can you let them run with the ball and singles like Xiao Luo? To put it mildly, even if they beat all the invincible opponents in the country, will they be able to defeat Japan with only three geniuses on behalf of the country in the future, like the Brazilian 3R? ”

"What do you mean? What to do. Li Chonglong asked with a smile.

Zuo Qiu He said: "I think we should first find out the character of our Chinese, determine a football style, and develop our youth training towards this goal, which is the road to a strong football country." I think we, first, are introverted and not proactive, so we should focus on defense. Second, the style of hard work, so it should be fast-paced. Third, there is a sense of collectivity, so it should be based on teamwork. Fourth, the body is thinner than that of foreigners, so it is necessary to reduce body fighting. Fifth, the character is conservative but opportunistic, so in a set of fixed tactics, let one or two key positions enjoy freedom, and in the routine is full of diversity. ”

Li Chonglong smiled at the corner of his face, but looked at Principal Gao on the side, his confused expression, and criticized Zuo Qiuhe and said, "It's getting more and more complicated, be more concise." ”

Zuo Qiu Crane said: "I think that the Chinese cannot form an absolute advantage in technology and body because of their physical condition, and under this premise, we should strive to develop tactics, cooperation, and spirit. Japan and South Korea have followed such a path. ”

Li Chonglong said: "You mean, it won't work to use Brazilian coaches to train us in tactics, cooperation, and spirit." ”

"Exactly."

"What about the Brazilian coach? Who can? ”

"Chinese coaching."

Li Chonglong looked at the noncommittal Principal Gao again, and said to Zuo Qiuhe: "Who believes your crooked reasoning and heresy? ”

Zuo Qiuhe said confidently: "I have an example. ”

"Do you have an example?"

"Well, the game of football is like a war in the age of cold weapons."

"It's a little bit similar."

"Physical confrontation, team fighting, unity of command, what's not similar?"

"There's no need to debate this, you can move on to your point of view."

"During the Western Han Dynasty, did the Xiongnu press us to fight?"

"Yes."

"More than ten years later, is it Huo Quai, Wei Qing. Destroy them? ”

"Yes."

"In the early days of the Tang Dynasty, did the Turks press us to fight?"

"Seems to be."

"More than ten years later, is it out of Li Shiyun and Li Jing. Destroy them? ”

"Seems to be."

"Was the Northern Song Dynasty destroyed by the Jin Kingdom?"

"This is."

More than ten years later, the Southern Song Dynasty produced Han Shizhong and Yue Fei. Almost wiped out. ”

"Not necessarily."

"During the Republic of China, did Japan press us to fight?"

"Hmm."

"More than ten years later, Mao ZE Dong and Zhu De came out, did they drive them away?"

Listening to his disciple's interesting but ridiculous remarks, Li Chonglong smiled and said, "You kid, there are a lot of ramblings. What exactly do you want to say? ”

Zuo Qiuhe showed a resolute gaze at this time and said: "Our Chinese football, just like the Chinese war, we were the backward side at the beginning, because we are not used to fighting. If we were given time to get used to all this, we would naturally have generations of brave and skilled soldiers, as well as resourceful generals. Therefore, it is definitely better to use our Chinese coaches than to use foreign coaches! ”

Li Chonglong smiled, but quickly returned to his poker face. Said seriously: "Feathered! Smug! All hat and no cattle! I don't know why! ”

Zuo Qiuhe didn't expect that his proud ideological conclusion was so severely criticized by his master, so he didn't dare to say it anymore.

Li Chonglong looked back at Principal Gao, nodded and said, "Principal, then do what you want." I'll get the formalities done today, and you'll be ready to coach Lucas now. ”

After receiving such a refreshing reply from Li Chonglong, Principal Gao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Chonglong, thank you for your dedication to the school, you wait a minute." ”

Principal Gao walked to the desk, opened the drawer and took out a pair of materials, handed them to Li Chonglong, and said: "In order to thank you for the honor you have brought to the school over the years, after the dismissal of the coach, the school has arranged for you to have the opportunity to study in Brazil, which has expressed our gratitude." Here's the information, you see. ”

Li Chonglong raised his hand and said, "Principal, thank you for your kindness, I haven't seen my wife and daughter for a long time, and I want to take a rest first." ”

……

In this way, Li Chonglong's coaching team ended their glorious years of coaching at Dazhong Vocational High School, and after leaving the principal's office, Li Chonglong's master and apprentice walked side by side on the campus avenue. In early summer, the sunlight shines through the dense layers of foliage, and the white shirts of the master and apprentice are stamped with sparkling spots the size of copper coins.

"Xiao Zuo, the master supports you, find another place to realize your dreams." Li Chonglong said to Zuo Qiuhe.