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Chapter 599 0596 [All nations come to pay tribute! 】

"color!"

"Pretty!"

There was deafening cheering.

The warm atmosphere infected everyone in the stands.

Seeing Liu Chang staring at the Cuju field without blinking, Han Zhen asked with a smile: "You also know Cuju?"

Hearing this, Liu Chang came to his senses and replied, "Your Majesty, you may not know that I was also an expert at Cuju in my early years. During festivals, the county government would invite me to perform."

Nowadays, Cuju is truly a national sport. Even children in the countryside can play some fancy tricks with a pig diaper.

Han Zhen asked, "Who do you think will win?"

"I can't say for sure."

Liu Chang shook his head and explained, "Although Changkong Club has good coordination, there is no one with outstanding skills in the club, so its offensive is relatively weak and it mainly plays defensive counterattacks. On the contrary, Taishan Club has slightly worse coordination, but it has two main attackers with outstanding skills. When the stalemate occurs, it is very likely that they can break the deadlock with their excellent skills. However, if Taishan Club fails to attack for a long time, it will repeat the mistakes of Qiyun Club and be defeated by Changkong Club's excellent coordination."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of warm cheers in the venue.

It turned out to be the Taishan Club's main player, who, under triple-teaming, made an exquisite shot, broke the deadlock and scored the first point.

Han Zhen suggested: "Why not make a small bet and guess who will win."

"Okay, okay."

Jiang Suyi clapped and was the first to agree.

Ma Shuyao and others also responded.

"it is good."

Not to mention Li Qingzhao, people who visit the gambling house every day naturally don't want to miss it.

Han Zhen chuckled and said, "I am the banker, you can place your bets as you wish."

"I bet a silver bean on the Taishan Society to win."

As Ma Shuyao spoke, she took out a silver bean from the exquisite gold-thread hollow purse.

She is from Shandong, so naturally she supports the team from her hometown.

"I bet two kan on Changkongshe."

"I also bet on the Changkong Society, five strings of cash."

The girls placed their bets one after another, and soon a pile of copper coins, green coins, and gold and silver beans piled up in front of Han Zhen's table.

Jiang Suyi said proudly: "My dear, I bet five hundred strings of cash, and Changkong Society wins!"

"You can place a bet, but where's the money?"

Han Zhen said with a smile.

As soon as the words fell, Jiang Suyi's heroic spirit suddenly became weak, and she smiled flatteringly: "I forgot to bring money today, remember it first, and I will make up for it when I go back."

Hearing this, Han Zhen raised his eyebrows and said, "Well, you came to me and got nothing for nothing."

"Oh, I really forgot to bring money, husband, please remember it first."

Seeing that her little thoughts were exposed, Jiang Suyi started to act coquettishly.

Han Zhen shook his head: "Only fifty strings of cash are allowed."

"Fifty strings of cash is fifty strings of cash."

Jiang Suyi giggled, looking like she had succeeded in her evil plan.

Han Zhen shook his head and laughed, "You, you've used all your cleverness on this."

At this time, Han Zhen noticed that Liu Chang was eager to try, and ordered: "Count you in as one."

Liu Chang smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me a chance to make money. I bet five coins on Taishan Club to win."

Han Zhen said: "You are confident."

After placing the bets, everyone turned their attention to the Cuju field below.

In the first half, Taishan Club took the lead with their individual abilities. In the second half, Changkong Club quickly changed tactics and strictly guarded against the two star players of Taishan Club.

This tactical change produced an immediate effect. The Taishan Society's offensive was blocked and it was stuck in a quagmire, while the Changkong Society's attack became smoother and smoother, and they successfully turned the situation around.

This game was almost a replica of the scene in the semi-finals where Changkong Society played against Qiyun Society.

At that time, Qiyun Club had a greater lead in the first half. After all, it had many star players, and their individual abilities were unique among the 32 clubs.

But even so, they still lost to Changkong Society's iron-clad defensive counterattack.

After half an hour of fierce fighting, Changkong Club finally won the game with exquisite cooperation and tactical arrangements.

"Ah, the slave wins, the husband slave wins!"

Jiang Suyi shouted loudly, her pretty face full of joy.

Han Zhen stood up and said with a smile: "I will be back soon. I will pay the bet later."

He was going to present awards to the members of Changkong Society, which was also part of the publicity.

After leaving the private room, Han Zhen walked up the stairs to the stage under the protection of Ouyang Deng and others.

On the Cuju field, the players of Taishan Club looked dejected, especially the two star players, who looked guilty and covered their faces in self-blame.

The members of Changkong Society hugged each other excitedly to celebrate.

From being an unknown team to making it to the finals and winning the championship was indeed enough to make them excited.

"Your Majesty is here!"

I don't know who shouted, but everyone's expression was startled. They stood up one after another, holding their heads high and looking solemn.

They knew that His Majesty was coming to watch the game, but they did not expect that His Majesty would come in person to present the awards to them. This honor made them even more excited than winning the championship.

Han Zhen first came to the front of Taishan Society and encouraged them: "You have made it to the finals, which is an honor for me and the people of Shandong. Victory and defeat are common in the military. Don't be discouraged. Come back next year!"

"Order!"

All the members of Taishan Society stiffened their necks and shouted in unison.

"Yes, the spirit is commendable."

Han Zhen nodded with satisfaction and came to Changkong Society again.

Looking around, he slowly asked, "How many years have you been practicing Cuju?"

The members of the Changkong Society looked at each other, and finally the ball head stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, most of us have been playing ball since we can remember, and it has been more than 20 years now."

Han Zhen asked again: "I see that you all work well together and can move forward and backward freely. Have you ever been in the army?"

The ball-head scratched his head and smiled naively, "We have never joined the army, but some of us in the community have been archers for a few years. It's just that we played Cuju together when we were young, and it's a habit that we have developed over the years."

"I see."

Han Zhen nodded and praised: "Changkong Society, what a Changkong Society, if it doesn't sing, it will be a surprise, if it doesn't fly, it will soar into the sky. Along the way, it has really surprised many people, just in line with the ambition of an eagle flying in the sky."

The ball head waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. We are just lucky."

This is not modesty. In fact, when playing against Qiyun Club, they were at a huge disadvantage in the first half and were three goals behind. They all thought they were doomed to lose, but unexpectedly, Qiyun Club couldn't hold back and made many mistakes.

Typically, he was a bad player and I got anxious.

These guys from Qiyun Society are usually the center of attention. They are proud and arrogant because of their excellent ball skills. It is inevitable that they become annoyed when they suddenly encounter setbacks.

However, for Qiyun Society, this defeat has more benefits than disadvantages.

"Too much modesty is arrogance. It is not just luck that you win the first place after overcoming all the difficulties."

Han Zhen waved his hand and said sternly, "But you guys should not relax. Winning the championship is an honor, but also a pressure. Strong teams like Taishan Society, Qiyun Society, and Qingyun Society will definitely be eager to fight back next year to avenge their previous defeat."

"Your Majesty's words, we will definitely keep them in mind."

The ball head responded solemnly.

At this time, Gu Song led the officials from the School of Commerce and Trade and came over carrying the trophy.

The trophy is extremely large and the workmanship is extremely exquisite. On the square base, there is a statue of a man leaping into the air and shooting the ball with his right foot.

The man had a handsome face and a determined gaze, and seemed to be carved in the image of Han Zhen.

The trophy was cast from an alloy of iron, copper, etc., and coated with a layer of gold powder. It was dazzling and glittering under the sun. It was also the first time that Han Zhen saw the trophy. When he saw the man's face on the trophy clearly, he could not help but glance at Gu Song.

Gu Song nodded slightly, with an expression as if seeking credit.

Yes, the trophy is really made according to my appearance.

Han Zhen didn't feel much about this kind of flattering behavior. When he gave the instructions, he only said that the trophy must be big and eye-catching enough.

At present, this trophy fully meets these two requirements.

Reaching out to pick up the trophy, Han Zhen handed it over and said with a smile: "Take this honor that belongs to your Changkong Society."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The ball head said thank you and took the trophy with excitement.

He saw His Majesty holding the trophy in one hand, looking very light, and thought that the trophy was hollow and weightless. However, as soon as he picked it up, he secretly thought that something was wrong.

Got it!

too heavy.

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The heavy trophy fell down along with his hand.

"Be careful not to fall."

Han Zhen quickly reached out a hand to help hold up the falling trophy.

"Thank you for your help, Your Majesty."

Qiutou was filled with gratitude. Fortunately, His Majesty came to his aid, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself.

In addition to gratitude, a feeling of amazement surged in his heart.

People in the market say that Your Majesty is Erlang Zhenjun who has been incarnated into the human world and is endowed with supernatural powers. After seeing him today, I find it is indeed true.

This trophy weighs more than 100 kilograms, and he finds it difficult to lift it with both hands. But just now, His Majesty picked up the trophy lightly with just one hand. What kind of divine power is this?
The members of Changkong Society did not notice that their eyes were all fixed on the shining golden trophy.

After presenting the awards, Han Zhen left.

As an emperor of a country, being able to watch the game and award ceremony in person is already a great blessing. What else do you want?
After the group left the venue and got on the dragon chariot, Jiang Suyi immediately came up to them and urged them with a smile on her face, "Husband, it's time to pay the money."

"You are almost obsessed with money now."

Han Zhen reached out and pinched her pretty face, which was as smooth as jade, then took out fifty strings of silver coins and handed them to her.

"Thank you, husband."

Jiang Suyi happily took the money, then raised her little face and pecked Han Zhen on the cheek.

However, the happiness lasted only three seconds, and Zhao Luzhu stretched out her hand and said, "It's time to pay back the money."

Jiang Suyi's smile froze, and she retorted: "The gambling debt is still on the table, do you understand the rules?"

Zhao Luzhu snorted coldly: "When you borrowed the money, you didn't say this. It's okay if you don't pay it back, in the future..."

"I still have it, I still have it."

Jiang Suyi made a bitter face and reluctantly handed over the fifty strings of cash she had just received.

Seeing this, Han Zhen raised his eyebrows and asked, "How much money does she owe?"

Fu Qingyi smiled and said, "My husband, you have to ask her yourself. She may borrow some from here and some from there. I don't know."

Hearing this, Han Zhen looked at Jiang Suyi in his arms.

"hehe."

Jiang Suyi laughed guiltily and said weakly, "It's... not much, I will pay it back soon."

Han Zhen joked, "Even brothers should settle accounts clearly. Remember to pay me back when the time comes."

"I understand."

Jiang Suyi wanted to cry but had no tears.

At this time, Ma Shuyao said, "Suyi, I have a way to make you pay off your debt quickly."

"What method?"

Jiang Suyi's eyes lit up, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

Ma Shuyao had a sly smile on her face: "Look, when Sister An Niang and the Di sisters gave birth to children, their husbands and sisters gave them a lot of rewards. If you give birth to ten or eight children, not only can you pay off your debts, but you can also save a lot of money."

"Okay, you dare to tease me."

Jiang Suyi was furious and rushed over with fangs and claws bared.

"Sir, save me."

Ma Shuyao hid behind Han Zhen with a smile.

One of the two girls has bright eyes and white teeth, and the other is fresh and lovely. The charm between them playing is a pleasure to watch.

After playing around for a while, Ma Shuyao said seriously, "Stop playing around. I really have a profitable business here. Do you want to do it?"

"really?"

Jiang Suyi was half-believing and half-doubting.

Ma Shuyao leaned over and whispered a few words in her ear.

After hearing this, Jiang Suyi changed her previous attitude and became like a docile cat: "Sister Youyou treats me the best."

Han Zhen asked curiously, "Why is it so mysterious?"

Ma Shuyao smiled mysteriously: "My husband will know after some time."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Han Zhen smiled slightly.

……

The National Cuju Competition, which lasted for nearly two months, ended successfully.

Since it was the first time we organized it, we were inevitably inexperienced and had many mistakes, but overall it was very successful.

A Cuju competition quietly dissolved the gap between the north and the south.

The tourists who came from all over the country to watch the game boosted domestic demand, allowing the people along the way and in the capital to make a lot of money, especially the scalpers, who made a lot of money, enough to have a prosperous year.

As the end of the year drew closer, the celebratory atmosphere in the capital did not weaken due to the end of the Cuju competition, but became even more intense.

After more than a year under Qi's rule, the people in the capital clearly felt that their lives had become much better and they had more money in their pockets.

Only when you have money can you celebrate the New Year.

In the past, if you had no money, it was called "getting through the New Year".

December 18th.

On this day, Han Zhen discussed the grand court meeting and the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven with Wu Min in Chuigong Hall.

The most important affairs of a country are sacrifices and war, which must not be taken lightly.

Moreover, this year's grand court meeting is different from previous ones.

Han Zhen demonstrated Qi's bravery to the whole world with two resounding victories.

Especially after the fall of the Zhao Song Dynasty, a number of surrounding vassal states wrote letters one after another, expressing their willingness to come to pay tribute during the New Year.

Dali was the first vassal state to submit a letter of petition. This fence-sitter had been flirting with Zhao Song just a moment ago, but upon learning that Zhao Ji had been captured, it immediately sent envoys to Beijing to sever ties with Zhao Song and denounce Zhao Ji's crimes.

To sum it up in one sentence, we had to surrender to the Pseudo-Song Dynasty out of necessity. The one we in Dali admire most is Your Majesty.

The second is Goryeo, which is across the sea from Shandong.

At this moment, Goryeo dreams of becoming a dog of the Central Plains. Previously, it was forced to sever ties with the Central Plains due to the coercion of the Jin Kingdom. Now, it can finally restore its vassal relationship with the Central Plains in an open and aboveboard manner.

Next came the Western Regions countries such as Xixia, Daqin, Eastern and Western Karakhanid Khanate.

Not to mention the small Southeast Asian countries such as Annan, Zhenla, Champa, etc. After Monkey led the ocean-going caravan out for a trip, these small countries became more humble.

In addition, Yelu Dashi also sent his cousin to come, and the Jin Kingdom did the same.

Including the large and small tribes of Tubo and Longyou, there were more than a hundred envoys who came to pay tribute. Although not as high as the peak during the Tang Dynasty, there was a sense of momentum as if all nations came to pay tribute.

(End of this chapter)