As soon as Lu Yao finished speaking, Han Yonghe touched his beard and thought for a while.
Regarding this Cuju competition organized by the emperor, Han Yonghe was actually a little confused when he received the order earlier today. If the messenger hadn't said that the actual organizer of the competition was Lu Yao, Han Yonghe would have thought it was Zhao
Zhen's Royal Cuju Team couldn't sit still and wanted to hold a small friendly competition. Unexpectedly, now it looked like it was going to be a real battle. The most important thing is that the rules and other things were still there.
It is a brand new thing designed by Lu Yao.
It seems that at tomorrow's party, Lu Yao will explain some of the tricks of this new type of Cuju and what everyone needs to prepare.
As Lu Yao's future father-in-law, Han Yonghe was actually a little unhappy. He said that Lu Yao wanted to hold such a competition. As the Minister of Rites, and the two families were about to become in-laws, Lu Yao actually didn't come to inform him.
Say it to yourself.
At this time, seeing Lu Yao sitting not far away, Han Yonghe finally felt a lot more relieved. After all, Lu Yao still cares about the Han family, otherwise they will really become a family from now on, and he will only care about his own future.
But no.
"The envoy who came this morning said that he will meet at your home tomorrow evening to discuss the Cuju competition," Han Yonghe said.
When Lu Yao heard what Han Yonghe said, he remembered that he and Zhao Zhen had only agreed on the date of the gathering, but not the time. However, the messenger directly told the Han family the time today. It seemed that he had already gone
Passed through Lu Mansion.
Lu Xu's side should be ready. It would be better for him to stay in the Han Mansion for a while, otherwise he will definitely be ordered to work when he returns.
Lu Yao said: "Well, that's right. In addition to you, the Cao family and the Pan family will also be present. Everyone will sit together and discuss together. Although it is also Cuju, it is a new thing after all, so we still need to discuss it."
Han Yonghe thought for a while and said: "I know the Cao family. We are relatives of the emperor. It is not too difficult to set up a Cuju team." Lu Yao could hear that Han Yonghe was full of sarcasm when he said this. "
It's just that this Pan family is not a high-ranking official, nor is he a royal relative, he is just an ordinary businessman, why can he participate in this competition? "
It seems that Han Yonghe's concept is still relatively old and traditional. In his opinion, Cuju is not something that ordinary people can play, and it still has to have certain level restrictions. In Han Yonghe's opinion, Pan Yuanwu,
No matter how much money he has, even if he is the richest businessman in Kyoto, after all, he is still a merchant, and there is still a huge gap in level between him and officials like them.
Lu Yao smiled and said: "You don't know that the biggest significance of holding this competition is to make Cuju an entertainment activity that everyone can participate in and participate enthusiastically, and to make it universal. Although
The participating teams this time may end up being rich and powerful, but in the future, the development of this event will be carried out for ordinary people, so the participating teams must have people from this class participating. And the Pan family is among them.
Representatives are one of the few wealthy gentry who can raise a Cuju team with their own money."
Han Wenyuan listened very carefully. It turned out that Lu Yao was determined to create entertainment activities for the whole people. Although the aspirations of young people nowadays are to serve the country and gain fame and honor their ancestors, people like Lu Yao seek welfare from the perspective of the people.
People are also worthy of admiration.
Thinking of this, Han Wenyuan smiled and said: "Brother Lu has lofty ambitions. I have never thought of this level before, and he can plan for the people. Han has learned a lesson."
As soon as these words came out, Han Yonghe felt distressed in his heart. Why did this naughty kid take away his lines?
In desperation, Han Yonghe could only change the topic and said: "Since you plan to tell us about this new type of Cuju tomorrow, the second thing you just said is what news do you want to tell me?
What?"
Lu Yao nodded and said, "That's natural. How can my relationship with the Han family cause you to suffer a loss?"
Han Yonghe smiled slightly, but he was very satisfied with Lu Yao's remarks.
Lu Yao continued: "Actually, in addition to telling everyone about the new type of Cuju and the process of the competition, there is also a very important thing at tomorrow's party."
"But choosing team members?" Han Wenyuan asked.
Lu Yao waved his hand and said: "That's not the case, but to find other teams."
"What?" Han Wenyuan and Han Yonghe said in unison.
"That's it. There should be a total of eight teams participating this time. In addition to His Majesty's Royal Cuju Team, plus the three teams of Han, Pan, and Cao, these four teams are certain. In addition,
In addition, Your Majesty hopes that each of your family members will find some of their friends, that is, the big families in Bianliang City, and ask them to form a team to participate in this Cuju competition."
Han Yonghe thought for a while and said: "You mean, let us rely on our relationship to find a family and let them find people to form a Cuju team?"
Lu Yao said: "That's it. In this way, including the emperor and the teams you three have found, there will be a total of eight teams participating in this competition. The reason for doing this is to hope that the process of the competition can be
A little longer, after all, the purpose is to make people really fall in love with this sport."
Lu Yao observed Han Yonghe's expression. He knew that different methods should be used to deal with the Pan family and the Han family. For the Pan family, the most important thing in the businessman's way is naturally the financial income, so Lu Yao only needs to treat the Pan family and the Han family in different ways.
The huge profits that this football lottery can bring, and what seems to be a sure-profit deal were indirectly told to Pan Yuanwu, and he would naturally actively participate in this game.
But Han Yonghe's situation is completely different. Money is really not that important to a person like him. Fame, official career prospects, and whether he can be appreciated by the emperor are what Han Yonghe values most. Therefore, he persuaded Han
Yonghe actively participated in this project and had to use a different approach.
"It's not that difficult. I, Mr. Han, have a few close friends in this city. If I persuade them, I should be able to let them set up a Cuju team, but..." Han Yonghe thought for a while and continued.
They are different from me, they still have to have something that can impress them enough."
"This is easy to handle," Lu Yao then explained the football lottery model, and then continued: "At that time, even if they can't win the game, as long as they buy their opponents to win, they can still make money.
If you form a team, all your work will be in vain."
Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan also knew something about the lottery industry, but they had never bought a lottery ticket. The reason was just mentioned, but Han Yonghe never thought that the lottery industry would have such high profits.
Among the people he could contact, although they were all wealthy people, who couldn't get along with money? This was indeed a place that could attract them.
"For Uncle Han, there is another greater advantage." Lu Yao continued.
"Oh? What is it?"
"The emperor is actually more worried about finding other Cuju teams. If you can help the emperor find a team to be his opponent..." After Lu Yao said this, he did not continue. With Han Yonghe's IQ, he naturally knew
What is he going to say next.
Han Yonghe rolled his eyes and immediately understood, and said: "Well, then I will go find two more teams."
Lu Yao smiled and said: "That's very good. If this is the case, the emperor will definitely be very happy. In addition, I will tell you a secret in private, that is, I will directly arrange the team you find as your first round
The opponents of the competition, including the three of you, as well as the royal family, should be able to advance to the next round of competition smoothly, so that you will not suffer any loss in terms of money or face. I am only telling you this news.
"
Han Wenyuan clapped his hands and said, "That's great!"
Then, Lu Yao and Han's father and son chatted for a few more minutes before saying goodbye and leaving.
After Lu Yao left, Han Yonghe sent someone to wake up his daughter. The dishes brought from Fan Lou were also heated in the kitchen, and the family was ready to have a meal together.
Han Wenyuan volunteered to wake his sister up.
At this time, Han Yunyu was taking a nap, and she heard someone calling her name. When she opened her eyes, she saw that it was her eldest brother Han Wenyuan.
"Brother, why are you here?" Han Yunyu rubbed her eyes and said.
Han Wenyuan said with a smile: "I asked you to get up for dinner. The whole family is waiting for you."
Han Yunyu pouted and said, "I'm tired of eating those same dishes every day."
Han Wenyuan whispered: "Today is different. Today we have food from Fan Lou."
"Fan Lou? Is it the most popular restaurant in the city recently?"
"Exactly that one."
When Han Yunyu heard this, she immediately became interested. She got up from the bed, dressed up, and was about to leave the room when she was stopped by Han Wenyuan.
"And this, I almost forgot to give it to you."
Han Wen said from a distance, then took out a few manuscripts from his pocket and handed them to Han Yunyu.
"This is..." Han Yunyu took it in her hand and looked at it, and immediately said, "This is the manuscript of "The Story of the Stone" written by Lu Lang? Where did you get it?"
"Here, Lu Yao just came here and left for only a quarter of an hour." Han Wenyuan said.
Han Yunyu said: "He is here? Oh, why didn't you wake me up?"
Han Wenyuan felt aggrieved in his heart, "My good sister, dad said you were resting, so Lu Yao didn't express his insistence on coming to see you."
Han Yunyu picked up the manuscript in her hand and read it.
"Lu Lang's handwriting is still so neat and beautiful."
Han Yunyu gradually became immersed in the story of "The Story of the Stone". Han Wenyuan felt embarrassed and a little hungry in his belly. When he thought about Fan Lou's food, he couldn't wait here forever.
"Sister, I'm going to eat first. Come over early after you finish watching."
Han Yunyu was completely immersed in the storyline of the novel and ignored what Han Wenyuan said. Han Wenyuan smiled bitterly, left her sister's room, and walked outside while thinking about the charm of "The Story of the Stone".
, fascinated my sister to such an extent?
As for Lu Yao, the Pan family and the Han family have already informed each other. If the three families talk about this matter at the party tomorrow, it would be bad if Uncle Cao Guo takes it out.
So, Lu Yao asked Tang Xi to drive to Uncle Cao Guo's house. Although it was a visit, Lu Yao had no intention of meeting Cao Yi. What's more, there was Cao Han who was like a dominatrix there, so he just went to the door.
After meeting the housekeeper of Cao Mansion, he asked him to tell Uncle Cao Guo that he had been here, and just let him know that he hoped he would attend the party on time tomorrow.
After a busy day, Lu Yao felt a little tired, so he headed back home.
As soon as I entered the house, as expected, the servants in the house were all busy, and Lu Xu and Lu Hao were also taking charge separately.
Seeing Lu Yao come back, Lu Xu came over and said, "Where have you been today?"
Lu Yao shrugged and said, "Go tell them to attend the party."
"Have all three families gone?" Lu Xu asked.
"That's natural."
Hearing Lu Yao's answer, Lu Xu breathed a sigh of relief.