Among the eight leaders, only Zhao Hu saw the emperor for the first time. Moreover, this was also the first time in his life that he entered the palace. He was still very uneasy. Apart from the fear of the emperor's identity,
Besides, Zhao Hu was actually a little worried inside.
That is, although he is the actual person in charge and leader of the Tigers, he has actually not been present since the assembly meeting and later the training in the palace. Instead, he directly asked the butler Fu Bo to be responsible for the affairs and put the Tigers in charge.
The actual control of the team's affairs, large and small, was handed over to Pan Wen.
Zhao Hu didn't think much about it when he made this decision. In fact, for him, participating in this new Cuju competition was firstly to give Pan Yuanwu face. After all, he has been a partner for many years, and he also did him a favor this time.
.Secondly, Zhao Hu also had this calculation in mind. After all, as a businessman, he still felt that the football lottery was actually a bit messy. Compared with the training of the team, Zhao Hu has actually been doing more in recent days.
His attention is actually focused on deepening his understanding of the lottery industry. His real idea is to make another fortune through football lottery. Of course, this impression is still due to Pan Wen’s previous experience of football lottery at his home.
It was formed from an impassioned speech.
However, what Zhao Hu didn't expect was that he originally thought that when he entered the palace, he would go directly to the training ground to participate in the interview. But who knew that after entering the palace, the emperor directly ordered to summon all the team members to interview the saint.
This can already explain why Zhao Hu is very nervous and a little scared now.
Because of his carelessness and poor consideration, Zhao Hu directly missed the first opportunity to meet the emperor. Although Uncle Fu came back and said that the emperor was not angry because he did not enter the palace in person, Zhao Hu himself
I feel that I did not enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit this time, which may be a very impolite behavior in the eyes of the emperor.
Therefore, when the leader was asked to go to the palace to discuss something, Zhao Hu decided to go there in person as soon as possible. However, he still did not make any plans. Later, when the emperor really asked why he had not trained with the team before,
, how should I answer? However, Zhao Hu was obviously overthinking. As for the situation of the Tigers, Zhao Zhen actually already knew about it through Tang Long, although the actual leader did not manage the team very well, and he just
A steward was sent to follow them symbolically, but fortunately they had a responsible manager, namely Pan Wen. Although Pan Wen was actually the leader of the Fan Lou team, he was in the training process and in the later stages.
Everyone is treated equally when it comes to imparting Cuju knowledge. Furthermore, the relationship between the members of the Tigers and the Fanlou team is very harmonious, and no major problems have arisen, even if it happened on the first day of training.
It was a bit unpleasant, but in the end it was solved tactfully by Pan Wen. Therefore, although Zhao Hu did not personally intervene in the team's affairs, because Pan Wen was there, the strength of the Tigers was not much different.
So today, Zhao Zhen was actually a little surprised when he saw the actual leader of the Tigers coming to the palace. However, after asking for his name, Zhao Zhen also saw Zhao Hu's concerns, so he
Nothing much was said.
Then, Zhao Zhen looked at Zhang Maocai who was standing aside. For some reason, Zhao Zhen always felt that Zhang Maocai's posture was a bit awkward, and his expression seemed to be very uncomfortable. As soon as he saw Zhang Maocai, Zhao Zhen would think of Zhang Maocai.
What happened at the Return Inn made me laugh inwardly.
"Boss Zhang, you are such a rare visitor. I remember that except for training with you on the second training day, you didn't seem to come to the palace much after that." Zhao Zhen looked at Zhang Maocai and said.
Zhang Maocai quickly replied: "I have been busy with business recently, and I have neglected the management of the Cuju team for a while. I hope your majesty will forgive me."
Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "I heard that you are currently renovating your inn in the outer city. Could it be that you have taken a fancy to some new business opportunities?"
Zhang Maocai couldn't help but break into a cold sweat. Every word the emperor said actually had a profound meaning. The implication of this sentence was that Zhao Zhen had seen through what Zhang Maocai was doing now and asked this question.
, just to test whether Zhang Maocai wanted to get a share of the Guilu Inn that the royal family had already acquired, and also came up with the idea of staying there during the official game.
In this regard, Zhang Maocai adopted an attitude of neither admitting nor denying.
"The emperor indeed lives in the palace and knows the affairs of the world. Indeed, the villain has been renovating the inn recently, but it's just because the second floor of the inn is too old. This has no conflict with the emperor's Return Inn.
,"
Zhang Maocai's remarks not only acknowledged the fact that he had renovated the inn, but also responded to what happened during the official competition, saying that he would never infringe on the interests of the Return Inn.
Zhao Zhen was very satisfied when he heard this answer, but he still said: "Having said that, business matters cannot be delayed, but you must also take the new Cuju competition to your heart. Don't you come to watch other teams train every day?"
If you do, you will suffer a loss in the official competition."
"I understand." After Zhang Maocai said this, he suddenly remembered something and said, "Your Majesty is very correct. The villain's team is not as strong as Lord Han Qi's Goshawk team, so I still need to come here every day in the future.
From the training ground.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes instantly moved from Zhang Maocai to Han Qi. It had to be said that Zhang Maocai was really eloquent. He knew that he was not the only one who had never been to the training ground.
At this time, Zhao Zhen was questioning himself and got a satisfactory answer. What he had to do now was to divert the topic away from himself, so he brought out Han Qi's team.
However, what Zhang Maocai said is correct. Han Qi himself, like Zhang Maocai, has never been to the training ground, but the reasons are different. Zhang Maocai is busy making money, while Han Qi does it because of his absolute confidence in the strength of his players.
After Zhao Zhen heard what Zhang Maocai said, he also looked at Han Qi. At this time, Han Qi's appearance was completely different from the nervous Zhao Hu and Zhang Maocai. He stood there upright, his eyes shining.
, exuding a kind of heroic spirit all over his body, he is worthy of being the candidate for Privy Council.
"Speaking of which, Privy Councilor, you rarely come to the training ground." Zhao Zhen said.
Han Qi looked at Zhao Zhen without evading at all, and said: "Your Majesty, I have indeed not participated in watching the battle these days, but there is a reason for this."
"Oh?" Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel disgusted when he heard Han Qi answer him so confidently, but he still suppressed his anger and asked: "Tell me, what is the reason?"
Han Qi nodded and said: "Weichen did not watch the training of other teams for three reasons. First, as Weichen, as a privy envoy, sometimes things are a bit busy and he can't take care of it for a while. Second, after all, this Cuju competition is final
It's just an entertainment activity, and Wei Chen is actually not very interested in it. Thirdly, the strength of the Goshawk team is obvious to all, and Wei Chen feels that there is no need for me to watch the training of other teams, because their strength is the same.
Not as strong as me."
When Han Qi said this, he was so loud and sonorous that everyone present was very surprised. After all, the person he was talking to was Zhao Zhen, who was the most respected person in the Ninth Five-Year Plan. He could still be so righteous and confident.
What surprised everyone even more was that Zhao Zhen was not angry about this. Instead, he smiled, walked up and patted Han Qi on the shoulder, saying: "The Privy Envoy is right. With your position,
It is the top priority of our Song Dynasty, everything must be based on national affairs, and besides, your Goshawk team is all elite soldiers and generals, so naturally there is no need to watch the training of other teams."
Although Zhao Zhen's words ostensibly affirmed Han Qi's achievements as Privy Councilor, it is said that laymen watch the excitement, and insiders watch the door. Pan Wen, Chen Chen, Zhao Hu and even Wang Da did not see this.
There are clues in the conversation between the two. However, the Han family and his son, as well as Uncle Cao Guo and his son, have already seen all this.
Although Zhao Zhen did not show any dissatisfaction on the surface, this was probably Zhao Zhen's strategy of keeping a low profile. After all, the military power was now in the hands of Han Qi, and even the emperor had to be afraid of Han Qi. But in the future, once
When Han Qi loses power, all of these things will become Han Qi's life-threatening talisman.
Cao You knew this very well. Although he was favored by Zhao Zhen at the time, those who disliked him gradually accumulated many things that they said Cao You had done wrong.
, and finally reported it to Zhao Zhen together. In the end, even if Zhao Zhen wanted to keep Cao You, it was impossible.
Han Qi's current strong attitude is tantamount to increasing Zhao Zhen's resentment towards him. Once it breaks out one day, the Privy Councilor may not be able to continue his job.
However, that is a matter for the future after all. After Zhao Zhen finished persuading Han Qi, he breathed a sigh of relief, looked at everyone present, and said: "Since everyone is here today, I will tell you why.
Everyone is called here. In fact, some people should have guessed and seen the manuscripts that Pan Wen and Chen Chen brought to the training ground earlier today. Today, it is for this matter that I will share with you
Summoned here."
Since Han Qi, Zhang Maocai, and Zhao Hu did not come to the training ground today, they were a little confused. After all, they did not know what the manuscripts Zhao Zhen was talking about.
Zhao Zhen saw the different expressions on everyone's faces, so he said: "Actually, everyone should be able to think that those things were thought up by Lu Yao. In order to make this game more exciting, Lu Yao decided to have a
Among them, there is an additional position, that is, coach."
Everyone was confused. This was the first time for everyone to hear the word coach. However, Zhao Zhen was not in a hurry to explain the responsibilities of this coach to everyone. Instead, he said: "Coach, according to this
According to the principle of the competition, each team may or may not have one. As for the selection of coaches, the leader of each team can directly serve as the coach of his own team after reading the manuscript.
Of course, you can also find someone you trust and give the manuscript to them, and let them become the coach of your team after reading it. Naturally, those leaders who feel that their team is strong enough do not need to set up this position.
You can also refuse to establish the position of coach."
Zhao Zhen's last words were obviously meant for Han Qi. However, Han Qi was not very angry. Instead, he said directly: "Your Majesty, could you please tell us all about the specific responsibilities and functions of this coach?"
?”
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "As for this, because I just got these manuscripts this morning, I don't understand them very thoroughly. After all, the manuscripts have more than twenty pages.
"
When everyone heard this, they all had expressions of helplessness and disappointment on their faces. They thought that the coach Lu Yao had created this time was because he was in retreat, so even if he came up with any new ideas, he would be relatively good at it.
It is short, easy to understand, and very easy for everyone to complete. Who would have known that this guy would get such a complicated position when he was in retreat? You must know that these leaders have many things to do besides the Cuju competition, and now
To create such a coaching position, everyone really felt that it was a bit inadequate. It was written on everyone's face that it was not like setting up this position.
Zhao Zhen had already thought of this reaction from the leaders, so he said: "Although I don't understand it, among the people present, there is someone who knows the position of coach very well. I ask him to tell you about it.
.”
After saying this, Zhao Zhen looked at Chen Chen, which meant that he wanted Chen Chen to explain things about the coach to all the leaders present.
Chen Chen looked very nervous. In fact, he and Pan Wen only got these manuscripts when they went to the Lu Mansion this morning. However, due to the conversation the previous night, plus the conversation between Chen Chen and Pan along the way,
Wendu read the manuscripts carefully, and his understanding was indeed the highest among the people present. However, facing so many distinguished people, Chen Chen felt a little speechless for a while.
Pan Wen whispered from the side: "You can just say whatever you want. They haven't read the manuscript and don't understand anything. They can just say whatever they can think of."
Chen Chen nodded, walked forward, turned around and looked at all the leaders, and began to talk about the responsibilities and functions of coaches.
As for Emperor Zhao Zhen, he was not idle at this time. He stood beside Chen Chen and watched the reactions of the people below.
Pan Wen and Wang Da naturally don't need to say more. As people who have already read the manuscript, for them, they are just reviewing their lessons. As for Zhao Hu, he listened and looked at Pan Wen.
It is also easy to understand. Today is the first time Zhao Hu has entered the palace. To put it bluntly, it is the first time he has come into contact with Cuju. Let alone a coach, even the leader of the team did not recognize him. But fortunately, Zhao Hu, as a
The big businessman actually has some understanding of Cuju, so when Chen Chen said these things, there were still some parts that he could really understand.
In the Cao family and Han family, Cao Guojiu and Han Yonghe looked at each other first, and then began to listen carefully to what Chen Chen said. However, the reactions of the two families were completely different. In the Han family, Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan
After listening for a while, they were all confused. It seemed that they couldn't understand what the coach was doing at the first time. However, the Cao family was very different. Although Cao Guojiu also didn't understand it, he still couldn't understand it.
Cao You on the side listened with great concentration, and even took out a small notebook that he used to record the situation of other teams when watching the game, and recorded something in it while listening.
The remaining two leaders, Han Qi and Zhang Maocai, listened in confusion. Zhang Maocai is still focused on making money, but because Zhao Zhen has been watching everyone, he had to act like he was listening.
He was in a state of trance, but Zhao Zhen's observation was extremely keen. He could see Zhang Maocai's mentality at a glance, but he also knew that Zhang Maocai was not interested in this game at all, so it was normal to be in this state.
As for Han Qi, at first, he listened to what Chen Chen said, but soon, disdain appeared in his eyes. Zhao Zhen thought, the reason why Han Qi had this look was actually very simple.
As mentioned before, the relationship between coaches and players is more like the relationship between a general and his generals. How to mobilize troops and formulate tactics is the responsibility of the coach. It is the coach's job to make good use of his generals, that is, the players.
, allowing them to maximize their abilities on the court and be able to adapt to changes, such a team can often go further.
Han Qi was also more interested in this coach at first. The reason is very simple, that is, it was Lu Yao who designed this. Now Han Qi doesn't have any disgust towards Lu Yao, but he appreciates it more. Han Qi
Qi felt that since it was created by Lu Yao, it should be necessary to listen to it.
But after hearing about it, Han Qi only felt that this thing Lu Yao had created was actually not helpful to him at all, and maybe other leaders would benefit. Because in Han Qi's view, there is no way to get the players to perform.
To maximize their abilities, stimulate their fighting spirit, and change their tactics, this is something that Han Qi, who can lead troops in war, is very familiar with. Coupled with Han Qi's own arrogance, he feels that there is no difference between this trainer and the art of war.
To put it bluntly, it just teaches you how to lead the players well. Regarding this, Han Qi boasts that he has done it perfectly, so he doesn’t mind being a coach.
Chen Chen used the simplest language to explain everything about the coach.
After Zhao Zhen listened, he said: "What he said is not comprehensive. After everyone disperses later, you can go to the instructor Zhe Kexing's room. All the manuscripts are there, and he will distribute them to everyone at that time.
But again, whether you want to establish a coach or not, whether you take the position yourself or find someone else to take the position, is a voluntary matter, and it is not mandatory to establish this position."
When Han Yonghe heard this, he asked, "I don't know if your Majesty's Emperor's Army will set up this position?"
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "For the Huangtian team, I originally wanted to be the coach myself, but unfortunately there have been a lot of things recently, so I asked Wang Da to be the coach directly. If this position is for me
It is still very necessary. The benefits and advantages it can bring are all mentioned by Chen Chen just now. If in the official competition, the game is lost because there is no coach, then no one can blame it."
Everyone heard that Zhao Zhen's Huangtian team has set up the position of coach, which seems to be very necessary. However, do they still have the energy to do such a complicated thing now? It can be seen that everyone is a little entangled.
Zhao Zhen didn't bother to persuade them. After all, everyone has different concerns and thinking directions. In the final analysis, it depends on how much energy they want to invest in this new Cuju competition. Zhao Zhen actually has no control over this.
Then, Zhao Zhen clapped his hands, indicating that everyone's attention would be focused on him again, and then Zhao Zhen said: "That's it for the coach's matter. After a while, everyone will go to Zhe Kexing to get the manuscript, and then go back and make your own decisions.
, there is no need to inform me about the final candidate. In addition to this big thing, there is actually a small thing that brought everyone here today." When Chen Chen, who had returned to his original position, heard this, he immediately remembered what he had given him before.
The letter written by Emperor Lu Yao should be about that matter next.
Zhao Zhen said: "The eight teams participating in the competition have now entered the second round of training days, and no one has withdrawn. This is a happy thing. However, in the meantime, Han Aiqing's Wenyuan team once
There has been a personnel adjustment, that is, three participating team members have been replaced.”
As soon as these words came out, Han Yonghe instantly became the focus of everyone present. Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan did not expect this to be the case. Didn't the emperor praise his Wenyuan team before? Why did they suddenly call their names today?
Zhao Zhen continued: "Taking into account the date of the competition, the team members' integration level, and the purpose of holding this competition, I have decided that from today until the end of the official competition, the eight teams will not be allowed to compete again.
Make any personnel changes. Of course, except for team members who voluntarily quit!"
As soon as Zhao Zhen said these words, Han Yonghe broke into a cold sweat.
Obviously, the emperor's words were directed at him. Could it be that his previous substitutions caused the emperor's dissatisfaction? Judging from the emperor's attitude towards his team last time, this should not be the case!