"Hey! Did you hear? Yanhuang College held a soccer match yesterday. It was so lively! "
"Soccer match? What's soccer? "
"Hey! Old Wang, didn't you watch the Datang Daily yesterday? "
"Uh, I was too busy yesterday! Old Zhao, can you tell me about it? "
"Hey! That's too long. Let's sit down and talk! Sit down and talk! "
The next day, the news of the Yanhuang Academy's football match spread throughout Chang 'an as expected. Many people's eyes widened as they listened to their companions' vivid descriptions of yesterday's football match. They secretly regretted that they had not been there to watch it in person.
Unlike modern times, where there were computers, mobile phones, televisions, and game consoles, there was a lack of entertainment in this era. Other than watching plays, drinking tea, walking dogs, and cockfighting, the only thing left was visiting brothels. Soccer was a very competitive and confrontational sport. It didn't take long for tens of thousands of people to chase after it!
But when everyone calmed down, they realized a problem. What about soccer? Where could they buy a soccer ball? Many people went to Curious Pavilion to ask after returning from Yanhuang College, but they didn't sell any soccer balls there. But where could they buy a soccer ball if even Curious Pavilion didn't sell it?
Fortunately, Li Zexuan didn't make them wait for too long!
"Look! Today's Datang Daily said that Curious Pavilion will start selling soccer balls in three days. There will be a limit of 100 balls per week! "
"What? Curious Pavilion is finally selling soccer balls? How much is one? "
"Uh … 100 strings of cash for one! And soccer balls are temporarily not included in the membership card discount! "
"Huh? 100 strings of cash for one soccer ball? "
Many people's eyes widened when they heard the ridiculous price. They wanted to say, "Sorry to disturb you!"
"Hey! 100 strings of cash? That's a good price! With this, there will be fewer people fighting with me for the ball! "
Of course, there were also some rich young masters who didn't care about the sky-high price of 100 strings of cash. Instead, they were secretly happy! After all, there were only 100 balls per week!
(Cough cough. Under the influence of Yanhuang College, the people of Chang 'an had gradually accepted the concept of a seven-day week.)
"Ahem! The newspaper also said that His Majesty allowed Yanhuang College to establish the Tang Football Federation (referred to as the Tang Football Federation for short), which was in charge of all matters of the Tang Football Federation. Marquis Yong 'an was the first chairman of the Tang Football Federation. The Tang Football Federation encouraged civil football fans to establish football clubs, which were football clubs, and encouraged businessmen to fund the football clubs.
In March of next year, each state government would select the three strongest teams to come to Chang 'an to participate in the ranking competition. The top 20 teams would be classified as First Division teams and could participate in the First Division League organized by the FIFA. The 20th to 50th teams would be classified as Second Division teams and could only participate in the Second Division League in the future. From the end of August to May of the following year, each team would participate in the corresponding league tournament according to their own team's level.
The champion of League One would be awarded with a trophy and a prize of 5,000 strings of cash by the Tang Football Association. The runner-up would be awarded 3,000 strings of cash, and the runner-up would be awarded 1,000 strings of cash. At that time, the players of the top three teams would enjoy the privilege of traveling around Chang 'an in special carriages!
At the end of every season, the bottom three First Division teams would automatically be relegated to the Second Division League of the following year, while the top three teams of the Second Division League would be promoted to the First Division League of the following year! Marquis Yong 'an plans to hold a Championship League at the end of July next year. The top ten teams of First Division teams would be able to participate. The champion would be awarded 10,000 strings of cash, the runner-up would be awarded 5,000 strings of cash, and the runner-up would be awarded 3,000 strings of cash. They would also be able to enjoy the privilege of being paraded through the streets! In the future, a Championship League would be held every year, and the prize money would increase year by year! "
When this news came out, it was no different from a sudden clap of thunder that shocked everyone!
"Hiss! 10,000 strings of cash? Did I hear wrongly just now? "
"Are you crazy? You can make money by playing football?" (Isn't this nonsense? (Isn't that obvious? If football doesn't earn money, where did the sky-high transfer fees come from?)
Many businessmen were tempted when they saw the news. Only then did they realize that there was such a huge business opportunity in football! Should they form a team to try their luck?
Those rich young masters' faces darkened when they heard this. If they did that, it would attract even more people to go to the Strange Taste Pavilion to snatch the football! Then, their chances of getting it would be even lower!
However, they thought about it again. According to what the newspaper said, wouldn't there be a lot of football matches to watch in the future? Wonderful! It's simply wonderful!
"Hey, hey, hey, don't worry, it's not over yet! The newspaper also said that in the future, all football teams in the Tang Empire must be registered and recorded by the FIFA. The registered teams can directly receive a football from the FIFA at a discounted price of 50 strings of cash. There's no need to rush to buy it!
In addition, the Strange Taste Pavilion will provide a batch of football for rental. The rental is about 100 copper coins a day, and they must be returned on time. If they are lost, they will be compensated at the original price! In two days, the FIFA will announce the detailed football rules, management system, and league system. If you need it, you can buy it from the Strange Taste Pavilion! "
The main reason for introducing these two systems was that Li Zexuan wanted to promote football to every place in the Tang Empire as soon as possible. Although the raw materials for football were not easy to obtain, he also wanted to let the majority of people be able to afford football. Besides, now that he had the support of the rubber supply from Zhenla and Piao, he had the confidence to mass produce a batch of football! By then, they would be able to watch football matches!
Moreover, football could also stimulate the local economy. This was a great thing that would benefit millions of people!
Sure enough, after hearing the news, many people cheered. When the rich kids heard that they could directly receive a football from the FIFA, they were immediately tempted. In their opinion, how much could it cost to raise a football team? Not only could they directly receive a football, but the team could also bring them some entertainment. If they were lucky enough to become a League One team, they would be very proud! They could also brag to their friends when they went out, right?
"Hey, hey, hey! Don't miss this opportunity! My young master wants to form a football team to participate in the ranking competition in March next year. Those who are below 30 years old and above 12 years old who can play football can come and sign up! As long as you are chosen by my young master, your monthly salary will be at least 500 copper coins. Come and sign up! "
As a matter of fact, some of the more quick-witted people had already instructed their servants to start recruiting people on the streets! Strike first and gain the upper hand!
"Hey, isn't this Master Chen's servant?"
"His young master wants to form a football team?"
"Hey! That's a good place to go! Unfortunately, I don't know how to play football! "
"Tsk tsk, 500 copper coins a month. You don't have to do anything except play football every day. This is a great job!"
"I … I want to sign up!"
For a moment, there was a craze for forming a football team in Chang 'an City. As the news spread, this wave was about to sweep across the entire Tang Empire!
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