King of Song

Chapter 253 Wait and see
The first game is over, and the result is reasonable, but unexpected.

The Song Dynasty lost, which was the result everyone had foreseen.

But the score is a bit exaggerated, three to nineteen, the people of Song Dynasty suffered a disastrous defeat.Even the three goals scored were barely scored because the Tubo people were careless or deliberately let the water go.

The people of the Song Dynasty were defeated, and it was a disastrous defeat!
Such a disastrous defeat for such a great country is really a bit embarrassing!
When the players got off the field, Lin Zhao's face was gloomy, and he almost cursed.In the eyes of outsiders, it is completely anger after failure!
But on the other side of the venue, Qing Yijie Guizhang showed suspicion on his face.A person who can remain calm and composed after being assassinated, would be angry and lose his temper because of a defeat in a game?
There is also the situation on the field just now. As a participant, after experiencing it himself, he knows what happened just now better than anyone else.

Before the game, Zanpu Dong Zhan had already greeted him, and he wanted to deliberately put water on the Song Dynasty people on the field.It's not that he deliberately lost to the people of the Song Dynasty.This is not in line with common sense, and it will inevitably arouse suspicion from outsiders. It will also make others think that Hehuang Tubo is afraid of the Song Dynasty and uses such methods to curry favor with the Song Dynasty.

So we still have to win, but the difference in score can't be too big.It is best to create a feeling of narrow victory, to show the strength of the Song Dynasty team to a certain extent, so as not to embarrass the Song Dynasty too much.

In the match just now, the Tubo players did exactly that, only playing a little more than half of their usual strength.But even so, the Song Dynasty still suffered a disastrous defeat, and the defeat was a bit horrible.

This surprised Qing Yijie Guizhang, could it be that the strength of the Song Dynasty people was so poor?Nope!In fact, in the competition, the Song Dynasty people can have many opportunities.

However, the Song Dynasty either turned a blind eye to asking for help, or was a little passive and sabotage, which vaguely seemed deliberate.

Qing Yijie Guizhang saw Lin Langzhong, who was performing well from a distance, and couldn't help but twitched the corners of his mouth, as if he understood a little bit.

If this is the case, then the next game is really exciting.

Dong felt on the throne was a little worried, but after being reminded by Mrs. Qiao, she also noticed something strange.Then calm down and look forward to the following game.

Next is the match between Xixia and Uyghur. It was originally a very suspenseful and very exciting match.

There is no other reason. The Xixia Dangxiang people and the Uighurs are both masters on horseback, and their polo skills are self-evident.Moreover, they are still feuds with each other, even on the field, they must compete.It can be foreseen that when Princess Jinshan and Princess Yingjiemou marry to Hehuang Tubo and serve a husband together, the competition for favor will inevitably be fierce...

But the result seems to be a little disappointing, the game was not as exciting as expected.The Uyghurs took the initiative from the very beginning and took a slight lead.

The Xixia people were not discouraged, and immediately caught up, and there was a tendency to recover the score and overtake.But it is very strange that the Xixia people have not overtaken, and they have always been a little bit short, until the end of the game.

In the end, Xixia was slightly behind by a small score and lost to the Uighurs!

For such a result, Xixia Guoxiang Liang Yibu was not angry at all, but very satisfied.If this is not the case, how can we have the opportunity to have fun with the people of the Song Dynasty?How can there be a chance to abuse them?
There were also many people present, such as Dong Zhan, Mrs. Qiao, Duoji, Qing Yijie Guizhang, and Lin Zhao, all of whom were clearly aware of Liang Yibu's intentions.

In this way, in order to compete for the third and fourth places between Song Dynasty and Xixia, a battle is inevitable.

Xixia must take advantage of this to almost humiliate the Song Dynasty, and many people foresee a tragic result.Aligu felt a little depressed, and he believed that the Song Dynasty would definitely lose.

In this matter, he still has to lose to Lin Bubi after all. Although he sympathizes with Lin Zhao very much and wants to deal with him, there is nothing he can do at the moment.

Now we can only look at his fortune, just don't fail as badly as before!
At this moment, this is Aligu's only wish!
But there are also some people who are waiting and watching, full of expectations!

The Xixia people over there are already making preparations, and here Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin have also changed into costumes, and Xiao Bailong has already been led over.

Everyone looked at the area where the Song Dynasty team was located in surprise, and said in amazement: "Song envoy Lin Zhao wants to play in person?"

Mrs. Qiao said with a smile: "Perhaps this envoy Lin is a polo player..." Although the old birthday man is older, his vision is farther-reaching and vicious than the young man!
Dong Zhan's expression moved, he heard the overtones, and began to look forward to it.His eyes fell on Lin Zhao who was preparing, and he was puzzled, Lin Zhao, what exactly do you want to do?
Lin Zhao actually wants to play in person?Liang Yibu was a little surprised, but soon he was relieved.What if you play in person?The overall level of the players in the Song Dynasty is so high. The match against the Tibetans just now proved it. Are you still counting on you to turn the tide by yourself?What are you kidding?
Liang Yibu didn't pay attention to Lin Zhao from the beginning to the end, and at the same time realized that this was an excellent opportunity. Taking advantage of the gap between the team's preparations, he stepped forward and said in a low voice: "In addition to leading the score, we will also There are... on the court, accidents are inevitable, you..."

"Yes!"

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Here Lin Zhao and Zhewenxin are ready!

Lin Zhao was originally handsome, and Xiao Bailong was a first-class horse. He was a famous horse with a handsome man, and he had a unique style. He immediately became the focus of the field and made people fascinated.

Zhe Wenxin is dressed in men's clothing, she is already an outstanding beauty, this will make her even more handsome.Riding on a horse, he is heroic and graceful.

A pair of Bi people appeared on the field, complementing each other, and immediately attracted everyone's attention.At least the demeanor of the Dasong team is unique and incomparable.

"So what can I do if I look good? You can also see the truth on the court!" Liang Yibu snorted coldly, obviously not convinced.

On the main seat, Mrs. Qiao watched from a distance, and said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad, really handsome, young and promising, a good-looking talent!"

"really!"

"Let's wait and see, I always think this match will be very exciting!" Mrs. Qiao's assertion made Dong feel even more interested.

With the sound of a gong over there, players from both sides enter the field, and the game is about to begin!
In the polo match at this time, ten players from each side play and hit the ball with wooden sticks.

It is not an easy task to play polo well!

This is different from Cuju on flat ground, or football in later generations!

Cuju is on flat ground, and what is needed is the flexibility of the feet, which is the most important point.Even in a competition, looking at the six directions, it is still as if walking on the ground, just know what you are doing.

But polo, it's completely different.

First of all, polo requires horse riding, and the requirements for mounts are timely and strict.It must be a good horse with flexibility, quick response and long horsepower.And the most important point is the cooperation between the horse and the owner.

You know, a polo game is like a battlefield, and the situation changes rapidly.The mount must obey the master's command, run and stop in time, or turn around.To be exaggerated, the highest state should be the unity of man and horse.

Regarding mounts, there is no problem with that.Choose more than a dozen horses from the hundreds of horses in the imperial army, and it is entirely possible to choose suitable horses.

Especially the little white dragon that Lin Zhao sat down, is one of the best horses in the world, and has been close to Lin Zhao for the past two years.There is no problem in cooperating.

Horses are one aspect, but polo players are even more crucial.

The first is riding. Polo is a sport on horseback, and horse control skills are better.Otherwise, how do you get around the field?What about batting offense and retreating defense?

Lin Zhao is very fortunate that he practiced diligently in Liaodong and on the way to the west this time, otherwise he would not even be qualified to play at this moment.

Not only that, but also the physical strength and agility of the players are very important.Otherwise, it would be impossible to sustain a high-intensity game.

On the field, the situation changes rapidly.Every team member needs to be highly concentrated and responsive.Judge the opponent's intention at the first time, discover and control the position of the polo, and make a reasonable response.

All in all, this is definitely a difficult sport.

At the beginning, it was just a project for the cavalry to entertain themselves.It was later discovered that it was a good practice of riding and the mutual cooperation between cavalry.Therefore, introducing it into the army is definitely a wise move.

It's a pity that Da Song was born short of horses, so that this sport failed to continue and popularize well.Otherwise, the physique of the people of the Song Dynasty and the combat effectiveness of the cavalry will definitely be able to rise to several levels.

If there is an opportunity in the future, we must promote polo in the Central Plains!This is a small wish of Lin Zhao.

But at this moment, he was so nervous that he had no intention of paying attention to other things.Lin Zhao, Zhewenxin, and the other eight players have already put all their attention on the field.

Lin Zhao turned around and glanced at Zhe Wenxin beside him. There was encouragement in the eyes, and it was also an exchange of established tactics.

Zhe Wenxin and Lin Zhao rode side by side, and it was undoubtedly a very happy thing to be able to fight side by side.Today, she will do her best to win together with him...

"Come on!" Lin Zhao shouted to the players around him, and then he carried his batting stick and rode his horse into the arena.

At this moment, everyone looked at the field intently.

Su An and the remaining soldiers of the Song Army looked at Lin Zhao's back and cheered silently in their hearts.Lin Langzhong is fighting for the great Song Dynasty and the dignity of the Song army, everyone is nervous, wait and see.

Mrs. Qiao and Dong Xing looked solemnly, looking at the polo field, looking forward to the next game.

Liang Yibu on the side still had the same smug expression on his face. He glanced at Lin Zhao playfully, and said with disdain, "Whatever you pretend, you're still a loser in the end. You'll see me later!"

Seeing this scene, Qing Yijie Guizhang couldn't help shaking his head slightly: "In the current situation, it's hard to say who will win and who will win?"

All I can say is, wait and see!
The atmosphere on the field was unprecedentedly dignified, and with the sound of another gong, the game officially started...

(End of this chapter)