Chapter Eighteen Untitled
Mr. Cheng's request was very attractive. I like challenging work, especially if I don't have a regular job yet. So I agreed, even though I didn't fully understand the rules of polo.
Cheng Chu was overjoyed when he saw that I agreed to take over the team's training. Now it's good! No matter how bad the team performs in the future, at least there will be someone to share the responsibility.
And I am also thinking in my heart at this moment, with the current performance of this team, it is already bad. The saying "no worse, only the worst" has been fully implemented. There is really no pressure at all to lead such a team.
, it’s normal to lose, but once you win, it’s an achievement!
Mr. Cheng was also sighing in his heart: I really don't care about being an old man on the polo team. Finding a capable assistant for his grandson is the most important thing. After all, that boy Cheng Chu will be the face of the Cheng family in the future. With the IQ of my descendants of the Cheng family,
——It’s really not possible without a reliable person to help. It’s a good thing that these two boys are on the right track. I’ll leave it to them to make trouble.
So the dinner was held in a warm atmosphere, and the guests and hosts had a cordial and friendly conversation. First of all, Mr. Cheng expressed his warm welcome to Wang Xiu for becoming the head coach of the Sa Zi Lu polo team. He said that the Cheng family and the Wang family have four great ties.
After more than ten years of friendly relations, the Wang family was pleased to be able to lend a helping hand in a timely manner when the Cheng family team was in a difficult period. They reaffirmed the importance of Wang Xiu's trip and wished both Cheng and Wang the best.
The family will cooperate smoothly in the future, and the friendship will last forever.
As the manager and team leader of Sa Zi Lu, Cheng Chu also spoke at the dinner and introduced the situation of Sa Zi Lu polo team in detail. He said that the players of Sa Zi Lu team have good physical fitness and tough playing style.
He has a strong financial and player reserve base. Although his performance has declined in a short period of time, he said that this is only a temporary phenomenon. The current downturn has not affected the morale of players and fans. On the contrary, it has greatly affected the morale of players and fans.
This greatly aroused their enthusiasm, aggression, and bloodthirsty. He believed that after Wang Xiu joined, the team would be able to get out of the misunderstanding and become the fastest-growing and most energetic among the twelve polo teams in Chang'an.
Strong, the team with the greatest potential, and once again affirmed Wang Xiu's work ability and personal charm, and welcomed Wang Xiu's arrival on behalf of all members of the team.
I thanked Mr. Cheng and Cheng Chu for their warm reception, and expressed my feeling of being at home. I said that I was touched by the long-standing friendship between the two families, and expressed my gratitude to the Cheng family for their long-term care of the Wang family.
The achievements and reputation achieved by the Sa Zi Lu team in Chang'an were once again affirmed. During the meeting, I expressed my excitement to be able to join such a team with a long history, outstanding achievements, high quality players and a good mass base, and promised
, will do its best to improve the team's record.
After the dinner, the two parties once again expressed their friendship as host and guest, and held a grand farewell event at the entrance of the airport. I took a special plane (car) back to my home that night.
When I got home, I gave a detailed report to Ying about today's decision to take over the polo team, and made a deep reflection and self-criticism on my failure to go home on time for dinner.
Ying was impressed by my good attitude of having the courage to face mistakes, accept them, and humbly accept criticism, and expressed unprecedented interest and support for me to take over the Sa Zi Lu team. She started a discussion with me that night.
The discussion was held in a heated and friendly atmosphere, and finally ended the topic of the day in the most primitive human ritual.
In the early morning, I was indulged in practicing the flame sword technique, but I was told by the servant that Mr. Cheng was waiting in the vestibule and asked me to go to receive him. I resolutely interrupted the sword technique and hurried to the vestibule. I was very excited.
I think I can't wait, I need to get to know my team as soon as possible because I am a dedicated polo coach.
"Brother Cheng!"
"Brother Wang, how was last night?"
"What's the meaning?"
"Brother Wang, did you do your best to satisfy your wife last night?"
"...I think I need to discuss the leadership of the team with Grandpa Cheng. There are some matters that I need to report to Grandpa Cheng."
"... I know I'm wrong! I've heard Brother Wang's name for a long time, and it's like thunder in my ears. When I see you today, I'm really lucky in my next life. I'll prepare a small glass of wine, and I hope Brother Wang can appreciate it."
"In that case, lead the way!"
"Where to go?" Cheng Chu was confused.
"Go to Cheng Mansion to get familiar with the team. I want to get familiar with the rules of polo." I am an efficient person.
"Today? Brother Wang is too anxious. I came today to invite Brother Wang to go to Qujiang with me. Look at the crisp autumn air and the beautiful scenery. It is the season for visiting the lake."
"What about the polo team? When will the official training start?" I think Cheng Chu, as the team leader, can get out of class.
"Yesterday's competition was fierce and several team members were injured. Today is not suitable for training. It will take another four or five days to train." Cheng Chu's lack of professional ethics was clearly revealed.
"Just because you can't train today doesn't mean you can't sum up your experience, right? Yesterday was a new defeat. You should organize everyone to sum up their experience, discuss tactics, play back the video, etc..."
"We didn't have that kind of thing in the Tang Dynasty. What a fart! Are you going to go to the lake or not?" Cheng Chu's temperament was more like that of his grandfather.
"We gentlemen are going to go swimming in the lake? We will be misunderstood by others," I explained.
"It was just the two of us when we went there, but there were more people there. Brother Wang has never been there, right?"
"I forgot, since I'm going to the lake, I'll tell my wife." I'm more honest.
"No, wait! Brother Wang, you are here to discuss polo matters with me, not to go to the lake! Remember! Don't do it!" Cheng Chu said seriously.
"Oh~" I followed the plan and Ying approved and allowed me to have dinner outside. I was very ashamed.
In this era, most men traveled by horseback (those who had money to buy horses), and the Wang family relied on martial arts, so equestrian skills were particularly important. After I recovered from my illness, I also deliberately exercised, and my riding skills have made great progress. I have reached the point where man and horse are one, and heaven and man are one.
, the realm of jogging.
There were many carriages and horses on the official road. In addition, Cheng Chu and I were well dressed today, so it was not convenient for us to drive fast, but it seemed quite comfortable to arrive.
Qujiang is one of the eight scenic spots in Chang'an (seven scenic spots will appear in this book in the future). It was a famous scenic spot in the Tang Dynasty. Everyone from the royal family, nobles, dignitaries, to citizens, talented people and beauties often went to Qujiang.
Have fun at the pool. Every March 3rd, July 15th, and September 9th, during the Double Ninth Festival, Qujiang Pool is very lively. The blue waves of the lake are rippling, and boats are played and danced. The undulating poolside of the palace is full of men and women laughing.
.Especially every time when the imperial examination results were released, Chaoyan would hold a grand banquet for the newly admitted Jinshi, and the residents of Chang'an City would also watch. After the banquet, he personally sent the Jinshi to ride on horseback and went to the Wild Goose Pagoda to inscribe their names.
The balconies on both sides of the Qujiang Pond are undulating, and the palaces are lined with green trees. The water is bright and beautiful. Whenever Xinke comes in and passes the exam, he always gives a banquet to the new scholar in the Zhujiang River and has fun here. Put the cup on the plate and put the plate on the upper plate of the meandering stream to follow the water.
, whoever comes in front of them will hold a cup and drink freely, which becomes a grand event, hence the name "Qujiang Drinking". This romantic and unique way of dining has been advocated by the Japanese people to this day. The so-called "turning around to slim down" is plagiarism.
The creativity of "Qujiang Flowing Drink".
On the way, after spending two nights chatting about jelly noodles at a street stall with Cheng Chu for breakfast, we finally arrived at the legendary Qujiang.
"Brother Cheng, Brother Wang, I have been waiting here for a long time." A handsome man took the lead in greeting us.
These people are all acquaintances. When I was ill, they all visited me with expensive gifts. I also returned the gifts one by one. As we went back and forth, we were considered acquaintances.
The handsome man is the eldest grandson of Tongguo Gong, Cui Zhang and Cui Shiren. The five behind him are also unworthy descendants of various princes. From the way the flow of people passing by is separated by a few of us, you can feel that these people are also famous in daily life.
"Brother Wang, looking at your rosy complexion, it must be my nine hundred and ninety-nine-year-old ginseng that has played a role." One of them jumped out to greet me despite everyone's contemptuous eyes.
"Brother Gongyang, Wang Xiu would like to thank you for your kindness." I saluted hurriedly.
"Haha, Brother Wang and Brother Cheng are late today. They will have to drink three drinks as a penalty. Brothers, let's board the boat and cruise the lake. We must have a great time today!" After saying that, Cui Zhang put his index finger in his mouth and made a sharp sound.
Chapter completed!