Zhang Maocai, because he is the husband of the landlady and the real boss of Fulai Inn, has naturally gained great popularity among the guests. After chatting with Lu Yao just now, he saw that there were not many people in the team.
So he went into the inn and wanted to rest for a while.
Who would have known that as soon as Zhang Maocai entered, he was surrounded by the guests of the inn and asked endless questions.
Zhang Maocai was so smart, so he began to show off his eloquence again. In just a few words, everyone present was impressed by his admiration.
Of course, the landlady was also by his side, constantly asking the question she was most concerned about.
So, Zhang Maocai nodded fiercely towards his wife, and the landlady immediately smiled from ear to ear, and then ordered the waiter to give each guest a bottle of wine, saying that it was his treat.
"I don't need my room anymore."
A young voice came from upstairs. Zhang Maocai looked towards the second floor of the inn and saw a young man in white walking down the stairs holding an unsheathed sword.
Zhang Maocai said to his wife: "This person is so popular. Who is it and when did he move in? Why have I never heard of it before?"
Because Zhang Maocai has been busy with various things in the other three inns in Bianliang City where the team members will stay in the past few days, and because Fulai Inn is managed by his wife, Zhang Maocai did not ask too much. When I saw this young man today,
Zhang Maocai only thought that he was extraordinary.
The landlady said quickly: "This is the one I mentioned to you, Lu Yao's friend, a soldier named Zhe Kexing. This man is very weird. After living here, except for two nights, he was outside
I stayed there for a while and didn’t leave the room the rest of the time.”
The proprietress was a woman, so Zhang Maocai naturally would not tell her the specifics of the Cuju competition, nor would he tell her that Zhe Kexing was the one who made the military training plan.
At this time, Zhang Maocai was shocked when he heard his wife's introduction and said: "Lu Yao has a really vicious eye on people. This person will become a great person in the future. He is a hero and is worth making friends with."
After saying that, before his wife could react, Zhang Maocai had already walked up to him. Before Zhe Kexing had completely gone downstairs, Zhang Maocai had already walked to Zhe Kexing and started chatting with him.
Zhe Kexing was naturally confused. He had just washed himself upstairs and came downstairs. He heard that the landlady said that he wanted to give away free wine. He thought that he had something important to do today, so he said no to the landlady.
Who knew that before the stairs were finished, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared from nowhere and insisted on chatting with me.
While walking and chatting, Zhe Katsuyuki realized that this man was the real owner of the inn.
Because Zhe Kexing and Lu Yao have not met each other in the past few days, and they just talked about some things about the military training plan in the room, so Zhe Kexing had no impression of Zhang Maocai before today.
Yes, I can’t say it’s good, nor can I say it’s bad.
However, after chatting for a few words, even Zhe Kexing could feel that Zhang Maocai was indeed quite scheming and a good talker.
Outside the inn, Lu Yaozheng began to look at the team composed of the Zhao family one by one.
Although, if Pan Wen chose the Zhao team according to the standards of his own team, there should not be any problems. But firstly, it was the first time for Lu Yao to see this team, so he had to observe it carefully, and secondly, for his own
This friend Lu Yao is still a little worried. Who knows if Pan Wen has selfish motives and found two crooked melons and cracked dates for the Zhao family to make up for the money, or he just randomly selected a few that looked good because of time constraints.
Not bad.
After looking at the fifteen people, Lu Yao felt that he had misjudged Pan Wen. These fifteen people were basically the same size and physique as the people in the Pan family's own team. If so, the others
I dare not say that this first round of competition, if both sides have done enough and equal training, this competition should be the most exciting competition in the first round of competition.
Compared with this game, between the Han family's team and Zhang Maocai's team, it is obvious that Zhang Maocai's team is stronger. After all, there are only two more people than the Han family, and all the members of the Han family are Biao.
He looks like a big man. In comparison, Zhang Maocai's team looks more average.
What about the other two games? In fact, it’s okay not to mention it, because the Cao family and the team led by Chen Chen are all zero-based teams composed of real people, and the players’ physiques are not the best. When facing
When it comes to Han Qi's military team and Wang Da's Royal Cuju team, as expected, it will basically be a competition with a huge disparity in strength.
Thinking about it this way, the most exciting game in the first round was naturally the game between the Pan family and the Zhao family.
After observing, Lu Yao walked up to Liu Bo and Pan Wen again and said, "Not bad. Your team is as strong as the Zhao family's team. I'm very satisfied."
"That's natural," Pan Wen, who had regained his confidence, began to talk more. "I would never do anything like deliberately selecting low-level players for other teams."
Lu Yao also smiled, and then he turned back and looked inside the inn, wanting to see if Zhe Kexing had finished his work. Unexpectedly, he saw Zhang Maocai put his hand on Zhe Kexing's shoulder.
Zhe Kexing's eyes were stern, and Lu Yao could clearly see the helplessness and disdain in his sworn brother's eyes.
Lu Yao originally thought of entering the inn to rescue Zhe Kexing, but unexpectedly another team came here.
Well, enemies have met.
The two teams arrived at the same time, led by Cao Yi and Han Yonghe.
When the guests in the inn saw a new team coming, some of them had seen Han Yonghe and Cao Yi before, so they shouted: "It's Cao Guojiu and Lord Shangshu's team here."
This shouting did not matter, but it rescued Zhe Kexing in disguise. Zhang Maocai heard that these two teams were coming, so he naturally came out of the inn. At the same time, the guests also wanted to flock out to have a look, Lu Yao
He quickly signaled to Tangxi to stop him.
One of the guests yelled at Tangxi, and then tried to break out of the inn. Tangxi, who could not be polite, kicked the guest in the stomach, kicked him back to the inn, and flew out.
So far away.
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Seeing this, they no longer mentioned the idea of leaving the inn to have a closer look. They just stayed inside the door and watched outside.
Zhe Kexing naturally came to Lu Yao's side. Then, Lu Yao asked Zhe Kexing to chat with Pan Wen first. Lu Yao also told Zhe Kexing that Pan Wen was his friend, and he was the same as Zhang Maocai.
Kind of completely different.
Zhe Kexing felt relieved after hearing this. He really didn't want to chat with such a crooked person for too long, so he walked to Pan Wen and chatted with him about the Zhao family and the Pan family team.
On Lu Yao's side, he was naturally going to greet Han Yonghe and Cao Yi.
Standing behind Cao Yi and Han Yonghe were their sons, Cao You and Han Wenyuan, and behind them were their own teams. Lu Yao counted them and realized that these two old guys really didn't know how to adapt. Thinking about Zhang Maocai,
Ever since I knew that I could find fifteen team members, no matter where I went yesterday, I ended up recruiting two more people, expanding my team to fifteen people. As for Han Yonghe and Cao Yi, they were still ten.
Three people.
However, this game does not mean whichever team has the most players will win. In the final analysis, no matter how many people your team has, only eleven people can play. If these eleven starting players can maintain sufficient energy,
If you have the physical strength to play the entire game and are in good condition, then the substitutes don't have to play. After all, compared with modern football, the official time of this new type of Cuju is half an hour less, plus the injuries in modern games.
In stoppage time, the actual game time may be shortened by one half. If you have good physical strength, you should be able to persevere.
"You two arrived together." Lu Yao walked up and said to the two people.
Han Yonghe and Cao Yi looked at each other, and Han Yonghe immediately snorted and turned his head.
Lu Yao complained repeatedly in his heart. Fortunately, it was Cao You who came to the Cao family today. He had to replace the hot-tempered Cao Ping. At this time, another "old man" might be scolded. This is a public place. When the news spreads,
Wouldn't he become a laughing stock among the people in the market? Perhaps, Cao Yi has already thought of this, so he didn't let Cao Ping follow him today.
No, maybe it was Cao You who thought of it.
Although every team has been tested by Lu Yao and is ready to participate, in addition to each other's opponents, it is also the first time for Lu Yao to meet the people in these teams for other teams, such as the Cao family and
Today is the first real meeting between the Han family's team.
Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan's eyes have been focused on the members of the Cao family, and they are not interested in the people from the Pan family and Zhao family at all.
Of course, Cao You and Cao Yi were the same, staring intently at the Han family's team.
Lu Yao felt helpless for a while, and finally compromised. Anyway, there are still some teams not present. If the two families want to have a verbal dispute, let them do it.
Sure enough, Han Yonghe was the first to speak and said: "Master Cao, although my future son-in-law is actually responsible for this competition, in name it is still a competition organized by the Holy Father. Shouldn't you pay more attention to it?"
Among them, when talking about the four words "future son-in-law", Han Yonghe emphasized it, which sounded extremely harsh to Cao Yi.
Cao Yi was almost worried to death these days. Cao Yi couldn't tell what Cao Han was thinking, so how could Cao You not know about it? So Cao You told his father about Cao Han's crush on Lu Yao. This Cao Yi
Instantly fell into a dilemma.
You know, with the temperament of the eldest lady Cao Han, how could she be willing to marry the Lu family and become a concubine? However, it is precisely because of her character that she will suddenly say that she is not Lu Yao.
marry?
No, it’s not whether it will happen, it will definitely happen.
This made Cao Yi very entangled. He thought about it for several days, but he couldn't talk to Cao Han because he couldn't think of a good way now. If he wants Cao Han to be his concubine, then
Where should I put the face of my uncle-in-law?
Today, he originally didn't want to bring his team over. He knew that when he came, he would definitely run into Han Yonghe, who would inevitably ridicule him again. However, when he thought about it, as the uncle of the country, he would not be there if he didn't come.
Not a glorious thing.
So, with mixed feelings in his heart, Cao Yi led his team to the Fulai Inn.
Unexpectedly, before he could speak, he was scolded by Han Yonghe. Cao Yi was also a bloody person, and what happened to Cao Han in the past few days made him very angry.
The few words Han Yonghe just said became the trigger.
Cao Ji, who was originally taciturn, suddenly said: "Oh? Why did Mr. Han say this? How do you know that I don't pay attention to this game? I found the team and players before you did. Unlike some people, I didn't wait until it was getting dark yesterday.
He only completed the tasks assigned by His Majesty when the time came, and he still relied on the help of others. If he had known this earlier, why would he have boasted about taking over this job in Haikou?"
Han Yonghe naturally knew that what Cao Yi was talking about was that he failed to find an opponent for the Royal Cuju Team, and it was not until yesterday afternoon that he completed the task with the help of Lu Yao. Although Han Yonghe had already dealt with this matter
You can't tell anyone what you say, but what kind of person Cao Yi is, it's certainly not surprising to know this news.
But what surprised Han Yonghe even more was why Cao Yi suddenly gained confidence today. If he had said a few words before, then Cao Yi would not have spoken back. Why, he brought his eldest son here to speak today
Just tough?
Regarding the selection of teams and players, Han Yonghe knew that he was in the wrong, so he did not follow Cao Yi's words. Instead, he walked forward and walked from the head of the Cao family's team to the end of the team. When he saw the fat man
When he was talking to the team members, Han Yonghe stopped and was stunned for a second, and then started laughing.
This smile lasted ten seconds. Then Han Yonghe walked back to the head of the team, called Han Wenyuan, and said: "Son, have you seen the two people at the end of the team? A big fat man and a
Skinny, can these two people participate in the Cuju competition? Can they run, hahahaha!"
Of course Han Wenyuan knew that his father's remarks were saying that the Cao family did not pay attention to the royal decree at all, and that any kind of people could be selected to become team members. As a member of the Han family, he naturally wanted to stand on his father's side, so he said
:""I think the two of them are here to make up the number. Otherwise, this team would have no substitutes."
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Han Yong said heartily, I really liked what he said. On the surface, he laughed again and said: "You are right, Mr. Cao, it seems that the eleven people you found should be elites, then
Are these two people who don’t intend to go on the field to participate in the game and will just wave the flag and cheer for each other?”
Cao Yi was furious, but his words were not as sharp as those of Han Yonghe. Seeing this, Cao You stepped forward and followed Han Yonghe's example, looking at the Han family's team from beginning to end.
Then he came back and said to Han Yonghe: "Master Shangshu, our Cao family has been ordered to find team members this time. We know that the most important thing for the emperor to hold this new Cuju competition is to let the people know about this new Cuju and like it.
It uses it to improve the physical fitness of all the people. For this reason, our Cao family did not regard ourselves as relatives of the emperor. Instead, we set out from the market and found thirteen common people to be our team members. We did not
We didn't just look for some strong people to be team members for the sake of utilitarianism. It's really not important to us whether we win or not. But having said that, I think Mr. Han found this group of strong men to form the team. Although the strength is
It is true that you can crush other teams, but in terms of speed and agility, are you really sure to be the best? I have some doubts that you have not carefully looked at the selection criteria given by Mr. Lu, and have not fully experienced them.
What is the significance of the Holy Will in holding this competition?"
Lu Yao listened on the sidelines and felt that what Cao You said was really beautiful, and it instantly put the Han family in a very embarrassing situation.
After these words came out, Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan stood there, not knowing how to fight back.
Then, Han Yonghe turned his eyes to Lu Yao, meaning to ask Lu Yao to speak out to fight back against the Cao family. This stumped Lu Yao. Although you will be my father-in-law in the future, you are clearly the one who started the trouble.
Now that you are speechless, let me help you deal with the aftermath?
Alas, but then I thought about it, who told me that I would marry Miss Han’s wife soon?
So Lu Yao coughed and said: "I think the competition must be based on strength. I remember didn't you two say that if we can advance to the second round, we will be our opponents? Why don't we compete again then?"
How about next?"
Although this answer was not perfect, it did distract from the topic, so Han Yonghe continued what Lu Yao said and said: "Yes, you have to speak with strength. Uncle Guo, your team can't come here."
I won’t make it to the second round.”
"Both and each other, you should worry about yourself," Cao Yan also said here, "Look at your opponent, Zhang Maocai's team now has fifteen people."
Han Yonghe was shocked. In fact, after arriving at Fulai Inn, his attention had been on the Cao family's team, and he did not see Zhang Maocai's team standing on the right side of his team, his opponent in the first round.
Hearing what Cao Yi said, Han Yonghe immediately turned around and looked at the team on his right. At this time, Zhang Maocai had already come out of the inn and stood at the front of the team.
Han Yonghe's count, what's going on? Why did Zhang's team suddenly have two more people, making it fifteen?
Therefore, Han Yonghe did not bother to argue with Cao Yi anymore and immediately went to Zhang Maocai to argue.
Lu Yao didn't want to worry about it at all. He knew in his heart that Han Yonghe couldn't defeat Zhang Maocai.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for Han Yonghe to return angrily. It seemed that Zhang Mao had found a reasonable reason and told Han Yonghe.
"Master Lu, we are here."
A familiar voice came from far away.
It was Chen Chen's voice, but he was breathing very loudly when he spoke. Only when the fifteen people appeared in front of Lu Yao did Lu Yao know why.
These fifteen people came here from the outer city. They rushed here more slowly than they did along the way, so they all looked out of breath now.
Lu Yao was not in a hurry to talk to Chen Chen at this time. Instead, he turned around and looked at Zhang Maocai's wife who could not come out like the residents, and said: "Madam boss, I heard you told the residents about the previous team.
, could you please introduce this team?"
The proprietress was stunned at first, thinking that this was a team of ordinary people. What could they introduce? However, she smiled on the surface and turned around to introduce them to the guests.
Unexpectedly, the residents were very surprised when they learned that Chen Chen's team was composed entirely of ordinary people. What's more, this was a team from outside the city, and their opponent in the first round would be
What about the Royal Cuju Team?
Lu Yao just wanted to let more people know that this new type of Cuju competition is a competition for all people to participate in, and it would be best if these residents should be the first batch of witnesses.
"Fortunately, there's still a quarter of an hour left. You guys are tired. Tangxi, go get some water for them to drink."
When Lu Yao ordered Tang Xi, Zhang Maocai immediately winked at the landlady. The landlady immediately understood and ordered the waiter to give Chen Chen and the others a large bowl of water.
Chen Chen drank it all in one gulp, and then said: "I originally wanted to come earlier, but it is indeed a bit far from the outer city to here."
Lu Yao waved his hand and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter even if you arrive a little late. Everyone knows that you are the farthest away."
After hearing this, Chen Chen immediately said: "How can this be done? We are the team selected by Mr. Lu. If we are not punctual, won't we ruin Mr. Lu's reputation?"
"This person is not bad." Zhe Kexing saw Chen Chen and whispered to Pan Wen beside him.
"That's natural. None of Lu Yao's friends have bad character." Pan Wen said implicitly that he was also such a person.
The appearance of Chen Chen's team attracted the attention of other teams. They all wanted to see what this grassroots team composed entirely of ordinary people was like.
Even Cao Yi's team is actually a team of high-ranking officials in name. Moreover, these common people are accustomed to living in the inner city and have a certain contempt for the common people in the outer city.
But Chen Chen's side is different. They completely represent the poor and are a microcosm of the people across the country. In fact, deep down in Lu Yao's heart, he hopes that Chen Chen's team can go further. However, it is true that
, against the Royal Cuju team, the odds of winning are very low.
When Cao Cao arrived, the next team to arrive was Wang Da's Royal Cuju team.