While the leader of the "Sure-Win" team was pondering, the "Always-Win" team scored. The morale of the team played its role at this moment.
After Xiao Bei's team won the first half, they came back and saw that the commanders were Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. They understood in their hearts. Immediately, their blood surged and they seemed to have endless energy.
As long as they didn't win a few games, they wouldn't be able to face the strong players that Xiao Bei had recruited. They were all full of confidence.
The other team was discouraged. They felt too much pressure and lost the confidence to win. It wasn't that they were afraid that Zhang Xiaobao would get angry because his sister had lost three games, but they didn't think that they could win with Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's commands.
Zhang Xiaobao made a helpless expression and said to Wang Juan, "Look, their aura suddenly came out. There's nothing we can do."
"Come on, don't be so happy. If you really meet a competition team that can perform on the spot, let's see what you can do. The greater the pressure, the better the performance."
Wang Juan mercilessly attacked Zhang Xiaobao's narcissistic behavior.
"Simple, buy them and make them our team," Zhang Xiaobao said indifferently.
Xiao Bei hurriedly pulled on his brother's clothes. "Brother, I believe that our team can do it. If we don't buy other teams, they can definitely do better."
Zhang Xiaobao looked at his sister, who was showing her innocence at this moment. He really wanted to talk to her about the cruelty of competitive competitions. On the football field, a talented player was very powerful. An excellent striker could make the other team pay four defenders to mark him.
But in the end, he didn't say it. Considering the football situation in front of them, even if they didn't have excellent players, they could temporarily achieve an overwhelming victory through tactics. Then, he would do as his sister said.
"Xiao Bei is right. We don't buy other teams. We can continue to recruit people. When the main team is full, we can put them in the substitutes' positions. When the substitutes are full, we can also have a second team, or even a third team, or even a fourth team, including the youth team. We can cultivate our own strong players."
"Okay, okay. I want our team to win all over the world. Ah, the other team's goalkeeper isn't coming out? He's actually learning from us. "
Just as Xiao Bei was feeling happy, he suddenly realized that after the opposing goalkeeper received the ball, he did not personally pass it out. After passing it out, he obediently guarded the goal.
If the goalkeeper didn't come out, it would be difficult to get in. Nowadays, football depended on who could kick the ball higher and more accurately.
However, the word "accurate" was different from what Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan wanted. The ball did not have any speed. If it went in a straight line, most of the goalkeepers would be able to block it.
What the two asked for was not the accuracy of the kick into the goal, but to be able to accurately judge the position of the goalkeeper and the landing point of the ball. The harder it was to judge the trajectory of the ball, the better.
Seeing that the competition between the two teams was getting more intense and that it was harder to score, the other Cuju players around them seemed to have discovered a new continent and revealed expressions of understanding.
For a moment, the game entered a state of stalemate. In the midst of the 20 people fighting, they finally found a chance to shoot. When they shot, the ball flew too straight, giving people the impression that they wanted to take the ball and smash the goalkeeper down. The goal was to smash him until he did not dare to defend.
At this time, the goalkeeper showed a fearless spirit. Braving the danger of being covered in cuts and bruises, he opened his eyes wide and let people smash him.
Wang Juan watched and laughed. She said to Zhang Xiaobao, "Husband, you're very capable. Think of another way."
Zhang Xiaobao shook his head. "There's no other way. I really want to let them understand the concepts of the forward, the midfield, the fullback, the midfielders, the side forwards, and the other positions in one second. But is it possible? When I saw them play polo, the coordination of their positions was pretty good. Why did it change when they played football? "
Wang Juan also thought about it. "It's probably because the horses are squeezed together and can't run away. Let Li Longji command a football team. Maybe he can arrange the positions well. If you don't believe me, we can try. Let Xiao Bei invite him to play a game. If he loses, he can immediately think of a way to deal with it."
"More or less. In the story you told me, didn't you say that he defeated a foreign team in polo? Looks like I really have to pick out more sports to develop in the Tang Empire. There are no radios and no movies.
Once the sky turns dark, they can only do one sport. Their bodies have not adjusted well, and the quality of their children is not high. I want people to have more children, but I don't want them to have a bunch of idiots and deformities.
If not for Xiao Bei and the others being too stubborn, I wouldn't have taken this seriously. Sports that are not intense can also let people train their bodies. It's two different things from working out. "
Zhang Xiaobao did a deep reflection. He felt that there were many candidates for this. One of them was Li Longji. There was no doubt that Li Longji was very good at playing games. He was also more skilled in politics in the early days.
Wang Juan had once said that Li Longji had become careless because the Great Tang had truly given off a very stable appearance. Later on, due to his old age, his brain was no longer as good as before.
He believed that the rise of the Pear Garden wasn't because Li Longji wanted to play with it. He must have realized that the people of Great Tang were gradually getting richer, and their pursuit of civilization had lessened. Thus, he set up the Pear Garden for everyone to play with so that they wouldn't think of rebelling.
The results proved that Li Longji did not have the foresight of a transmigrator. He did not know that there was a weapon that could hit his head when Lu Zhou fired it. No matter how he moved, he would not be able to dodge it.
There was also a light from beyond the heavens that told him in advance that he would be hit. He would not be able to dodge it. That was why he let his guard down.
"Now, he's finally afraid. He knows that there's still a powerful country. He doesn't even have the confidence to claim that the Tang Empire is the greatest under the heavens. However, we're not afraid. Who dares to compete with the Tang Empire now?
Let's make our lives more colorful, "Zhang Xiaobao said with a smile when he thought about Li Longji.
Wang Juan thought about it for a moment before she said, "In theory, with diesel engines, we can fly. I don't want it to create sonic booms when it flies. It'll be fine as long as it can fly. This will make Li Longji believe us more."
"What if he finds out that the earth is round one day? After a few decades, the fleet will have explored many places, "Zhang Xiaobao asked.
"He'll be too old by then. Even if he's still alive and knows that the earth is round, he should know that there are many planets out there. The people living on those planets can come and attack him at any time. Can he still be the emperor by then?"
Wang Juan was not concerned about this.
"That's right. We can't think too far ahead. Let's think about what's in front of us." As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, his eyes returned to the field. The score on the field had changed again. The team that always won was far ahead with eight goals, while the team that was sure to win was behind with three goals.
The scramble for the ball was still fierce, and the fight for every ball was very fierce. Zhang Xiaobao felt that if a player could show his individual skills when besieged by a group of people, then this player would definitely be extraordinary. He had never seen a striker who could break through the blockade of ten defenders alone.
Zhang Xiaobao saw with his own eyes that one of the "forwards" on his side ran very quickly and received the ball first. Then, he made a feint to shoot. When the group of people on the other side changed direction and continued to rush towards him, he flicked the ball to the side and then raised his leg to shoot.
In the end, the ball still went out of the goal, but Zhang Xiaobao had already memorized him. His feint and sideways movements when he lifted his leg to shoot, with a little bit of training, he could do it like a pendulum and a bicycle. He was a talent.
He then asked his sister, who was standing next to him, "Xiao Bei, what's his name? He's number six on the field."
Xiao Bei answered very directly, "I don't know. There are too many people, so I can't remember. Is number six not good? I think his play is passable. "
"It's very good. Find him later. I want to see how his individual skills are." Zhang Xiaobao confirmed that number six was the best player.
"Oh." Xiao Bei agreed and paid attention to the game again.
When the final whistle blew, the score of the game was 14 goals for "always won" and 8 goals for "sure to win".
Seeing this score, Zhang Xiaobao was full of admiration.
He knew how this big score came about. Because at the end of the game, the players were tired of squeezing. Their energy and physical strength decreased at the same time. The balls that flew towards the goalkeeper were no longer so accurate. Moreover, there were fewer high balls and more low balls. The goalkeeper was still not used to the balls that flew from too low a position.
The goal rate increased under such circumstances. If it was the opponent's team that played this game, it could be called a great counterattack.
The players who came off the field were greeted with cheers from the "audience." They were all exhausted. They ran all over the field. If they persevered, they would win.
Xiao Bei's team of nine was very professional. They even had a medical team to help the two teams massage and relax. The 22 people groaned as they were massaged. It was unknown whether they were in pain or enjoying it.
Zhang Xiaobao took a few steps forward and stood next to number six on his side. He said to "sure to win" in a voice that they could hear, "Today, I'll invite you to Joy House for a meal. It's my treat. It has nothing to do with winning or losing. You have to hand over the money you lost to my brother and sister."
The opposing team's players finally showed a little smile. Ten bowls of money was nothing. Going to Joy House for a meal was far from this amount. Even if they lost the game, they would still earn.
The adults also understood that Zhang Xiaobao did not pursue the fact that they won the first match against his brother and sister. Treating them to a meal meant that they would accompany his brother and sister to play.
Voices of thanks sounded one after another. Zhang Xiaobao casually waved his hand and pulled a chair over. He sat next to number six, who was being massaged, and asked, "How old are you? How long have you played football? "
"Young Master, I've been playing football since I was twenty? Oh, I've been playing football for seven … eight years. When I was brought here, I played the best football there. "
Number six endured the soreness and gritted his teeth as he answered. He understood that playing football was kicking the ball.
"Oh, when I was watching you just now, I saw you fake a shot and then push the ball away. How did you think of that?"
Zhang Xiaobao felt that the other party was a little older, but the other party had been playing for eight years and his skills were relatively fixed. He did not know if he could adapt to his teaching method faster.
Number six was very nervous. He thought that Zhang Xiaobao said that he should not fake a shot, so he replied carefully, "I'm used to it. When I played in the past, they always fought with me for the opportunity to shoot. Seeing that I was easy to bully, they would run over and touch me when I was about to shoot, so I couldn't play well.
In order to avoid them, I first made a kicking motion. When they were about to touch me, I kicked the ball to the side. They would dodge it and I could play for a while longer. "
Zhang Xiaobao suddenly understood and nodded. "Very good. Let's go eat today and drink two glasses of wine to promote blood circulation. Go to bed early at night. You don't have to train tomorrow when you wake up. Tell the others that you don't have to train either. I'll find time to watch you and then teach you how to play football well."
"Yes, yes, Young Master, I'll remember." Number six became excited and shouted to the others, "Young Master said that from today until tomorrow, before Young Master comes, we are not allowed to train. Young Master wants to teach us personally."
His words caused the players of his team to roar. The people of the other teams could only watch. In the past two days, they also liked the new rules and felt that it was more fun than before.
It was fun, and the purpose was to win. There were also three teams that consecutively beat Zhang Wang's team and Xiao Bei's team. They felt proud when they said this, but now they knew that good times did not last long. They had beaten Xiao Bei's team so badly that they called their older brother. From now on, they probably would not have the chance to beat them.
It was all the fault of the three teams that won. Why didn't they let Xiao Bei's team win? Now it's over. Their older brother came and they immediately won a game.
Zhang Xiaobao felt the atmosphere around him and generously let everyone go to Joy House to eat. If everyone was familiar with each other, they would be able to play more comfortably in the future. They shouldn't act like enemies when they meet. It was easy to cause too much emotional and personal harm.
When it was time to eat, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did not go. They carried the sleepy Jun 'er and Pan' er home. Xiao Bei's team of nine followed them. They had to properly praise their team members.
Zhang Xiaobao returned. Just as he settled Jun 'er and Pan' er down, the eunuch Luo Bin came over with a food box. Inside was the food prepared by Gao Lishi. It was sealed and sealed to prove that no one had touched it.
Zhang Xiaobao did not even check the seal and directly tore it off. He did not forget to give Luo Bin a big red packet. It was not that he did not care if the food was poisoned, but he knew that no one would have the chance to poison it.
When his godfather was in the palace, he would send out a few groups of people to keep watch. When he was outside the palace gates, there were other eunuchs following him. There were also people secretly monitoring his own home.
There were four dishes and one soup in the food box. The four dishes were all vegetables. The soup was fish soup. It smelled good. He called Wang Juan to eat together and also added a bowl and chopsticks for Luo Bin.
Luo Bin did not refuse. He picked up the chopsticks and spoon and ate a mouthful of each dish and soup. Then, he rarely ate the dishes and ate the rice in his bowl.
When Zhang Xiaobao and Pan 'er were almost done eating and slowed down, Luo Bin began to speak.
"Young Master, His Majesty asked me to ask you two, why did you want to play cuju? The generals asked about the military examination in the imperial court. "
Zhang Xiaobao and Weiwei smiled. The news spread quickly. They picked up a cucumber stick and chewed it. After swallowing it, they said, "Tell His Majesty that it is not only cuju, but also the shuttlecock that is often played in the palace. The skating in the skating rink and so on are classified as' sports'. I will pay more attention in the future.
Because sports is not only for fun. It can also reflect the general situation of a country. Countries that are in war all year round cannot develop their sports. If they want to play well, they must first have a safe environment. "
Luo Bin listened attentively, trying his best to remember every word so that he could reply word for word when he got back. After Zhang Xiaobao finished, he asked from his own perspective, "Little Gongzi, are there other things you can see from sports?"
Zhang Xiaobao nodded in appreciation. "Yes, you can see how the people live from sports. There are bicycles in the palace, but they are not available in other places. It is too extravagant. If one day, every county in the Tang Empire can have their own bicycle racing team, what does that mean?"
"It means that the industrial technology of the Tang Empire has reached a certain level. It is easy to own bicycles." Luo Bin responded quickly. He had been a messenger for many years and worked hard to understand the situation of the Tang Empire. He really knew a lot.
"Yes, if there are many people playing polo, it means that there are too many horses and cuju in the Tang Empire. It is easy to see many people competing in different places and there are many people watching. This means that the people of the Tang Empire have become richer. At least, they don't have to spend all their time eating and dressing.
When you go back and tell His Majesty, His Majesty will understand. In the future, we can invite more sports teams from other countries to compete. If we win, it will boost the confidence of the people of the Tang Empire. It will also give the people of other countries a lack of confidence. No one can stand losing all the time. "
Zhang Xiaobao explained in detail.
Luo Bin thought for a while and admitted, "Yes, Young Master is right. If the people of any country completely accept defeat, it means that they don't even have the heart to compete with the people of the Tang Empire. That is what Young Master said to His Majesty before. When a nation widens the gap with another nation, it is part of the result."
"That's about it. When you go back, tell His Majesty that if he has nothing to do, he can form a team and play with us. The martial arts examination has passed the first month. We are almost done with other things."
After Zhang Xiaobao finished speaking, he casually chatted for a while and then sent Luo Bin out. He believed that Li Longji's football team would not be too bad. He would be able to see a relatively exciting game.
*****
The next day, at around ten o 'clock in the morning, Zhang Xiaobao, Wang Juan, and Xiao Bei came to the factory outside the city.
Today's field had been renovated yesterday. The soil was first loosened and then compacted. The stones were picked out so that people could step on them without being too soft. Even if they fell, they would not be seriously injured.
Only the players of the "Always-Victorious" team were on the field. The others did not come. Although they also wanted to see Zhang Xiaobao's internal training, they did not dare to.
The players were all full of energy. The people who played the game yesterday did not show any signs of fatigue. This showed that they usually trained a lot and were used to it.
When Zhang Xiaobao came, he did not talk much nonsense. He directly took a ball from the basket next to him and tiptoed to the field. After looking around, he waved to player number six. When he came close, he said, "You take the ball and rush forward. I will stand in front of you to block. You find a way to get past me. Got it?"
Number six took two deep breaths and nodded, indicating that he got it.
Zhang Xiaobao kicked the ball to him and stepped back ten steps. He emphasized, "Don't worry about hurting me. Try to show your skills as much as possible so that I can continue to teach you skills."
Number six's expression relaxed this time. He stopped the ball, stepped back five or six steps, started a run-up, and then swung his leg and kicked the football with all his strength.
With a bang, the football flew high, over Zhang Xiaobao's head, and fell into the distance.
"It passed," Number six said to Zhang Xiaobao's shocked expression.
"The ball passed. What about you?" Zhang Xiaobao asked after he recovered.
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