Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 154: On long-distance running, everyone participates

"Why do you women participate in long-distance running? Can you outrun us men?"

"Hey! What do you mean? Do you look down on us women?"

"No, no, no! I didn't mean that! I meant, I meant..."

"Huh? What did you say? You actually said that?"

"..."

"By the way! When will this competition start? There seems to be no deadline stated? This is so unprofessional!"

"That's right, that's right! Maybe it's fake, a lie..."

"But if it's true or false, what's going on with this announcement?"

——The residents in the east were discussing, becoming more and more serious. In the end, they discovered that there was a loophole in this announcement!

The scariest thing is: everyone thinks...this announcement is a joke and not standard at all!
"When will the competition take place? When will it end? We compete every day, so do we have to get up early every day to sign up? Why are we only recruiting young men and not young women? - When participating in the competition, is there anyone responsible for supervising it? Will this competition be fair? ?" Bah bah bah, everyone really picked out all kinds of ugly people from this notice.

Those who posted the notices and those who recited the notices were sweating profusely.

But seeing the two people hesitating and hesitating, they couldn't explain why.

As a result, everyone's attitude changed from interested to suspicious.

What's more, someone asked: "This is proposed by the King of Bohai and the prefect of Bohai. Will the King of Bohai and the prefect of Bohai attend the meeting?"

This, this, this...how should those two people answer this?

The two men looked at each other, speechless.

Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, I heard a female voice say: "Yes! The King of Bohai and the governor of Bohai will definitely attend! And this long-distance running competition should be scheduled in the morning or afternoon! There will definitely be someone responsible for supervising it! The competition will naturally be fair! From now on! You should get up early and sign up... It's the first time to post a notice, and it's inevitable that there will be a slight negligence on it. After all, competitions are held every day, and this kind of notice should be adjusted in due course——

We must believe in the King of Bohai and the governor of Bohai!Because he is His Highness!

It is because of His Highness's arrival and governance that we Nanpi people can live such a good life! "

——In a hurry, a woman spoke up to help everyone clear up their doubts.

"You?" Someone recognized the woman and exclaimed, "Hu A-mei! Isn't this Hu A-mei?"

"Huamei? Which Huamei?—is that Huamei?"

"Nonsense! Apart from Hu Amei who runs a wine shop, is there any second Hu Amei here?"

"Ouch! It's her..."

When everyone saw Hu Amei, they whispered to each other, they all seemed to be suddenly enlightened, and their expressions were quite envious and admirable.

Can you not envy and admire me? ——It is said that this Hu A-mei and her parents got the chance to open the largest wine shop in Nanpi County because they "befriended" the rumored His Highness!
If Hu Amei's family of three were still humble people, how could they have the money to run a wine shop?

I saw Hu Amei, supported by her parents on the left and right, walking slowly towards the notice office.

During this period, everyone was very considerate and made way for Hu Amei and her family to arrive.

Under the spotlight, Hu Amei stepped forward without looking away, showing off her domineering feeling. She nodded to the two people, then faced everyone and said loudly: "I forgot to add! Those who want to sign up, please come to our house first." !I am responsible for registration!...The competition time will be notified later!

Don't worry, I will look for you door to door according to the registration form, and I will not let you miss the game! "

It was so nice that everyone was amazed, but also raised questions, shouting one after another: "Amei Hu, are you literate? Are you responsible for registration?"

Hu Amei said without changing her expression: "I don't know how to read, but don't forget who are the neighbors near my house?"

After hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they remembered consciously: Magistrate Cao Cao!County Magistrate Yuan Shao!Magistrate Yuan Shu!County Magistrate Liu Bei!Magistrate of Guan Yu!County magistrate Zhang Fei! ...Hiss~ They are all the top big shots in Nanpi County!

At this time, everyone was finally persuaded by Hu Amei and spoke actively: "I, I, I! I want to sign up!"

"Me too! Me too! Let's go, go sign up!"

"Queue up, we can't be crowded -"

All the young and strong men who were willing to participate in the competition quickly lined up. At first glance, it seemed quite regulated.

Hu Amei led everyone to the destination to sign up, while sending her father to talk to the two people——

Old Man Hu trotted forward and said to the two people: "I haven't told your master yet, but I'm going to send a few literate people to my old Hu's house...Your master knows who I am! Hurry up and go!"

The two men trembled and quickly left.

But Old Man Hu remained calm and ran back to his daughter Hu Amei...

When she was young, Hu Amei's family had four more literate registrants, who signed up a group of young men to participate in the winter long-distance running competition.

——Scenes like this are happening in many corners of Nanpi County!

Fortunately, someone was sent to take over in time and a chaos was avoided.

After receiving Cao Cao's report, Liu Bian, who sent literate people to register, hugged his head angrily, and sighed: "Alas! We discussed and discussed, and I don't want to end up in trouble."

Cao Cao smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Fortunately it's not a big mess, my lord, just feel at ease."

Shaking his head, Liu Bian said: "Unfortunately, there is a loophole after all. It is because I did not think carefully and only paid attention to young and strong men to sign up, while ignoring women."

Even if the essence of his winter long-distance running is to select outstanding soldiers, in the eyes of everyone, it is just a whim of His Highness, who wants to give everyone a physical exercise... Therefore, it should always be for everyone, regardless of gender. Everyone is eligible to participate.

Thinking of this, Liu Bian grimaced and said: "Tomorrow, let's hold a women's long-distance running competition again? How about men in the morning and women in the afternoon? ... Or men and women can run together!"
At worst, we can open up a second running line? "

"This..." Cao Cao blinked and felt that it was very novel. He also thought that the lord was the King of Bohai and the governor of Bohai. In this Bohai County, the lord alone had the final say, so there was no need to object - "This move is very special." Okay! Wait until tomorrow morning and I will send someone to draw another running line?

Lord, where do you think it’s more appropriate to settle? "

Liu argued: "Since the first running line is from east to west, then the second running line should be from north to south?"

Cao Cao cupped his hands and said: "Just follow your highness, just follow your highness."

After waving his hand, Liu Bian said again: "I'll bother you with this matter. There's nothing important, so just step aside! I still have to deal with paperwork! I will rush to attend on time before the game starts - By the way! I didn’t write down the time of the competition, so when should it be set?”

Cao Cao said: "It won't work if it's too early, and it won't work if it's too late! How about setting it at Si hour? - After a long run, take a short rest, just in time for lunch!"

After Liu Bian heard this, his expression was slightly subtle.

I forgot to mention: The ancients only ate two meals a day, and very few people ate three meals, or only high-ranking officials would consider eating three meals... As the prince, Liu Biangui had to and was accustomed to eating three meals a day, which resulted in When he first came to Nanpi County, even though he had no money, he still insisted on eating three meals a day, and allowed a group of refugees to eat three meals a day——

As a result, it is very common for civilians and officials in Nanpi County to eat three meals a day!
Of course, if people in Nanpi County eat two meals a day instead, they won’t resist.Furthermore, the officials of Bohai County, such as Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, were also picked up by Liu Bianyang: from two meals a day to three meals a day, they are all happy to eat at noon!

After coming back to his senses, Liu Bian said: "That's right! This matter will be left to you, Magistrate Mengde! Don't let me down! I will attend on time!"

"Here!" Cao Cao saluted with clasped fists, "I will order someone to inform you of the time and route of the competition!"

After that, Cao Cao retreated, while Liu Bian continued to immerse himself in reviewing documents——

Documents, documents, why are there so many? !
I can't finish watching it.

Liu Bian is going crazy!

calm down!
Liu Bian calmed down and looked at the documents carefully, hoping to solve some more documents so that he would not have to work overtime at night!

Time flies, and it’s almost time in a blink of an eye.

"Your Highness, the hour is almost here."

He was diligently approving documents, while He Xian stepped forward to remind him on time.

He raised his head and felt his eyes were a little sore. He rubbed his arms and said, "Shall we set off?"

Then, he put down the documents in his hand, and surrounded by He Xian and other guards, he stood up and walked out of the mansion, got into the carriage, and rushed to the "Winter Long Distance Running" competition site.

As soon as he arrived at his destination, Liu Bian heard a commotion outside the car through the curtain. Liu Bianxin opened the curtain and looked outside. Not surprisingly, he saw a sea of ​​people in the arena, which was really lively——

Taking a closer look, he saw that all the contestants were young and strong men, which made Liu Bian's eyes brighten.

"Your Highness!"

In his ears, he heard Yuan Shao's voice.

Looking for reputation, he saw that those sitting on the high ground were Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, plus Shi Yue and Zhang Yan. Eight county magistrates served as the evaluators this time, and they were neatly arranged.

As for He Miao, he led 120 cavalrymen who had previously worked for Liu Bei in Fuyang County... cough!It was that cavalry that was called back without Liu Bei noticing!
He Miao and the cavalry were maintaining law and order as usual, and were patrolling back and forth on both sides of the track, constantly checking the conditions of the contestants, such as whether they were tired, fainted, or abstained...

Speaking of abstentions, do they count as contestants? ——Do you want to share the benefits, such as three meals a day, and free treatment until you recover in case of illness, injury or other unexpected emergencies?
Liu Bian was lost in thought, and came up with another possibility: What if he met young and middle-aged lazy people who only signed up for the competition but did not run long-distance and abstained?

Liu Bian curled his lips and felt a sense of luck: It should...should not be so unlucky?
He was extremely calm and decided not to consider anything else for the time being.

He steadily got off the carriage, and under the leadership of Yuan Shao, came to the seats of the evaluators, and nodded to Cao Cao and others one by one, while Cao Cao and others stood up and saluted him cautiously——

No matter how much he wants to keep a low profile, his words and deeds still attract the attention of the contestants.

At least Liu Bian felt like there were countless eyes on his back.

Suspecting that he was aware of this situation, Cao Cao bowed and said: "My lord, would you like to say a few words to everyone?"

Liu Bian paused and looked sideways at Cao Cao.

Liu Bian fell into deep thought.

Liu Bian understands Cao Cao's suggestion. It is nothing more than showing his face. On the one hand, he has a sense of presence in front of the people of Nanpi County, and on the other hand, it is to enliven the atmosphere. I believe that the King of Bohai and the governor of Bohai will personally say a few words. , it will definitely boost morale...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh going!It is to mobilize everyone’s enthusiasm for participation, so why not?

However, here comes the question: Liu Bian looked at the people participating, there were at least tens of thousands of people... So, could what he said be heard by these few people?
Liu Bian was worried, but he did not refuse.

After thinking for a while, Liu Bian glanced at He Xian, and said in a low voice: "Wait a while, when the king makes a statement, you can pass the message for the king? Make sure everyone can hear it!"

He Xian said nothing and accepted the order with clasped fists.

Liu Bian led another group of guards to a high ground, but felt it was not suitable, so he changed the route and walked towards the group of contestants.

The contestants saw that Liu Bian was dressed in extraordinary clothes and was followed by a group of guards... Therefore, the contestants only knew that this man had a close relationship with the county magistrates and that he should be a son of an aristocratic family, but they never thought about Liu Bian. What is your identity?

Liu Bian's worth was revealed by Hu Amei.

When she first saw Liu Bian coming, Hu Amei was mixed in the crowd and screamed: "Your Highness!!"

The sound was loud and sharp enough for everyone present to hear clearly——

"What? He is His Highness! Is he the King of Bohai and the prefect of Bohai?...So young!"

"You are right! Your Highness is not very old!"

Everyone talks to each other.

Even those who couldn't hear clearly were clarified enthusiastically by those who heard clearly, and their expressions suddenly changed, becoming respectful and polite.

At this time, even the rough and strong man was much more reserved and had to bow his head and give in when meeting Liu Bian.

With a tacit understanding, the contestants consciously stood in rows and rows, quite like soldiers lining up, although the teams were not standing neatly... This made Liu Bian's eyes curl up and he said loudly:
"Everyone! You must also know that I am the King of Bohai and the Governor of Bohai!"

Behind him, He Xian remained silent.

Originally, every time Liu Bian said something, He Xian should say it again to prevent others from missing it.

Who knew that Liu Bian was so full of energy that there was no need for He Xian to repeat it.

Moreover, people can also communicate with each other, so there is no need to worry about everyone's hearing.

Liu Biandao: "The reason why I am holding this winter long-distance running this time is because I want to exercise your body! Instead of hiding at home and relying on the fire to keep warm, it is better to come out and stretch your muscles, which can also add a new dimension to Nanpi County. Such vitality! Don’t you guys dislike this king’s plan?”

"——I don't mind it!" Everyone was so proud that they actually responded to Liu Bian's words.

Xitan responded one after another, not in unison at all.

Liu Bian smiled at the right time and raised his voice: "Do you guys dislike it?!"

"I don't mind it!!" This time, everyone responded loudly.

Very complete.

"Very good!" Liu Bian clapped his hands so hard that his hands turned red, "The rewards mentioned in the announcement are true! I will correct any loopholes in the announcement, such as whether young women can participate and when to register, as soon as possible! Please forgive me!
I announce: Long-distance running competitions are held every day, and registration is scheduled for now... I will announce the specific time in tomorrow's announcement!Please pay attention!

Soon it will be a long distance run!Everyone!Take the flag as your signal. Once the flag falls, the long run begins!
Everyone, are you ready? "

"Ready!" everyone replied.

Liu Bian walked out of the arena, returned to his seat, looked at Cao Cao, and said:

"Start?"

(End of this chapter)