Chapter Forty-Eight: The Contest Has a Prelude

According to the agreed rules, the tournament will last for four days, with the opening ceremony of the first day, the host country giving a speech, announcing the rules, and then drawing lots to determine the opponents and the order of the preliminary round.

Each team must play three full games and be ranked based on the number of goals scored, and then enter the finals, where they will face off against each other to determine the final winner and ranking.

Over the years, although various countries have held such competitions, they are all in their own countries, and the players of both sides are also natives, and often the winner or loser is determined in one game, and there has never been such a competition system.

But this time it's so different, it's fresh and exciting to think about.

Of course, it is better to win, after all, it represents the strength and honor of the dynasty.

Because of this, the envoys of various countries attached great importance to it, and privately arranged troops and selected personnel, while secretly sending people to inquire about the preparations of other countries, the team members, and so on.

Such a grand event is naturally indispensable for the opening of the market.

The Shuofeng Lou Guild Hall took the lead in making it clear: it supports Qianguo.

And rushed to make colorful flags overnight, which read: Daqian must be the first! The best boy is the best!

Well, who called us hosts?

If you don't support your own country, do you support other countries?

With the Shuofeng Lou Hall taking the lead, the folk field is more lively than the other.

In addition to the most vocal Qianguo, there are also people who bet on the second and third places.

Anyway, it's a hilarious picture.

Of course, it's even better if you win.

In addition to the casino, the other popular thing is the ticket.

Space is limited, and so are the number of places.

Some of them were distributed free of charge to various countries, and the rest was sold to the people, among which the guests staying in Shuofeng Lou could buy one per person, and they were 10% off.

These people are either rich or expensive, and even if there is no discount, they will rush to ask for it.

Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would be missed by a fool.

So much so that in recent days, almost every guest who has stayed in Shuofeng Tower has a ticket, and even if they are reluctant to see it, they will sell it to people outside at a high price, making a small windfall from it.

However, Ji Nancheng did not participate in these business methods, he only proposed one thing to the shopkeeper Wu: it is necessary to ensure that the audience entering the room is not threatening and not aggressive.

He believed that Shopkeeper Wu could do it.

The so-called fertilizer water does not flow into the fields of outsiders.

The forces behind this Shuofeng Tower, he had already guessed.

Shopkeeper Wu didn't say it explicitly, so he didn't ask much, and they tacitly agreed with each other.

Only when mentioning the Mirage Garden, Ji Nancheng deliberately said: "Take care of the trouble." ”

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Shen Wenjiang didn't get up early today, and had a leisurely breakfast, and Ji Qing hurried over.

The young master is very busy today, and he is actually very busy.

But no matter how busy you are, you have to do what the young master explains.

Being so close, Shen Wenjiang could actually go over by herself, but she didn't want to live up to the kindness of the prince.

Ji Qing invited her to sit in a sedan chair, and Shen Wenjiang put on a fence and thanked her with a smile.

She wanted to walk past.

It's been so long since she lived in Shuofeng Tower, and she hasn't gone out for a good stroll.

In addition to flowers and green plants on both sides of the road, colorful flags are also planted at intervals, and the colorful flags are displayed in the wind, and the words "come on, mighty, and the best" loom on them.

As soon as I walked to the Wufeng Tower, I heard the noisy drum music coming from there.

In her previous life, Shen Yu, as the queen, was fortunate to participate in and host several such royal events.

The fourth prince, who was already the emperor at that time, was an avid polo enthusiast, and every time he had a great time with the ministers, he was in a very bad mood when he returned to the dormitory.

It's just because his favorite third brother, Hou Shizi of Zhennan, also likes this, and his skills are better than him.

Shen Yu would also be sad at that time, so that although he was proficient in this sport, he was never half interested, let alone willing to participate.

But this is no longer the case.

Shizi will definitely participate, and he will be the most dazzling of them all.

Shen Wenjiang just wanted to give him all the applause.

When she arrived, the stands were crowded, almost full.

It is worthy of Shuofeng Tower, this polo field is more spacious and spacious than other places.

Low walls are built on all sides to separate the field from the stands, leaving only a wide lane in front for the participants to enter on horseback.

The floor of the course has also been specially treated, with butter added to the finely sieved soil, carefully tamped and rolled, and repeatedly patted and polished, no less than the royal polo field.

The surrounding stands are designed in a stepped design to ensure that everyone can see the game in the field.

The surrounding area was full of officers and soldiers, constantly shouting and walking around to maintain order.

Ji Nancheng arranged a very good position, and also pulled the curtain separately, and the top was also covered with a green cloth, and tables and chairs were placed in the small space that was separated, with tea and pastries on the table, and seats and cushions on the chairs.

Really sweet and thoughtful.

Hey, there's already someone sitting next to it.

Like her, she wore a power fence, and there were two mothers-in-law standing behind her.

It's Shen Yu, that's right.

If she can come, Shen Yu will naturally be able to come too.

Shen Wenjiang nodded at her, which was regarded as a greeting, and finally sat down in the seat next to her, and Yanqiu and Hualuo also stood behind her.

At this time, the crown prince and others had not yet arrived, and many envoys from other countries had already arrived.

On the field, the dancers of the Dancing Phoenix Tower were playing and singing.

"Hey, you say, what is the polo level of the prince? Can you take the first place? Shen Yu leaned over and asked curiously.

Shen Wenjiang glanced at her, his expression seemed to be smiling, "What do you think?" ”

"I don't know, that's why I asked you."

"Then you'll have a good look."

Shen Yu was bored with herself, and pouted at her very unhappily.

Shen Wenjiang didn't squint and continued to watch the singing and dancing in the field.

She didn't like Shen Yu, she didn't like it very much.

Presumably Shen Yu doesn't like her either, but unfortunately both of them have concerns, neither of them wants anyone to die, so they can only occasionally resort to find something unhappy for the other party.

After a long while, the crown prince led the envoys of the Qianguo State belatedly.

Except for the dead Prince Mu Tuo, he has the highest status in this alliance and is the host, even if it is too late to miss the auspicious time, no one will say anything.

Everyone stood up and saluted the prince.

The prince politely blamed himself before beckoning everyone to take a seat.

Today, there are a lot of kabuki, maiko, and piano from the Phoenix Tower, and they want to present the opening dance, sing the team song, play the piano and play music, beat the drums, and shout slogans.

In short, the sense of ceremony is no less than that of the polo match held by the palace.

Shen Wenjiang was not interested in watching these, she just wanted to see the son.

I don't know which country the Qianguo will face today? Is it morning or afternoon?

As the captain of the Qianguo team, Shizi has a great responsibility.

After all, it's a team sport that focuses on overall coordination.

Even if you are the best among them, it will be difficult to perform at your best, let alone come out on top, without the cooperation of the other players.

However, compared with the other three countries, Daqian's advantage is still quite obvious.

What?

There are people in the great cadres.