Chapter 1743
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They were soldiers and rarely had any entertainment activities. Basically, the few of them would get together to brag and talk about which family's young ladies were pretty.
Ever since basketball came into existence, their daily training became more fun.
Playing basketball in twos and threes with their friends and getting other teammates to join them. These days were really enjoyable.
Today, the general said that White Deer College was going to hold a basketball competition. Could it be that they were going to be part of it?
Everyone widened their eyes and looked at Yuchi Gong with hope.
However, they didn't dare to speak. There were rules in the military camp. They couldn't interrupt when their commanding officer was speaking. Otherwise, they would be beaten. They didn't dare to offend him.
Looking at everyone's passionate eyes, Yuchi Gong waved his hand and signaled for everyone to calm down. Then, he said, "Everyone might have guessed it. During the morning court session today, His Majesty allowed you to participate in the competition. Now, everyone should prepare for training. I will pick out the most outstanding soldiers to participate in the basketball competition."
Just as he finished speaking, all the soldiers couldn't hold back their excitement and roared.
"Long live His Majesty."
"I can go to White Deer College."
"I want to participate in the basketball competition. I want to win first place."
Although they were usually in the military camp, they didn't block off the news. In fact, they were very well-informed.
The news that they could enter White Deer College as long as they won first place in the basketball competition had already spread throughout the military camp. They deeply understood what this meant.
If they played well, they might be able to reach the heavens in a single step. Of course, this didn't refer to these soldiers, but to their descendants.
They were all soldiers and were destined to be in the military camp for the rest of their lives. However, their descendants were different. If they won the competition, they would have the opportunity to send their family members to White Deer College. For poor families like them, this was undoubtedly a heaven-sent opportunity. They definitely couldn't let it go.
Everyone pumped their fists and cheered as they made various decisions in their hearts.
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Yuchi Gong felt a little more confident. He thought to himself, "Lao Tzu is definitely going to get first place. Who can compete with Lao Tzu's soldiers?"
"Soldiers, listen to my orders."
Yuchi Gong roared.
Just as he finished speaking, everyone immediately stopped talking and stood in place. They knew that the general was about to give his orders.
Training was about to begin, and then he would be able to participate in the basketball match.
Their faces were brimming with excitement, but their bodies were as straight as poles.
Yuchi Gong looked around and shouted, "Everyone, listen to my orders. Leave the soldiers on sentry duty behind. The rest of you will split up and go train immediately. Dismissed."
"Oh, he went for training."
"Take first place."
Everyone immediately cheered and walked to the basketball court in twos and threes with their arms around each other's shoulders.
In order to provide more entertainment for the soldiers, a basketball court was built in a designated area in the military camp.
Yuchi Gong looked at everyone's backs and became even more determined to be the champion.
Even if he couldn't get anything for himself, he definitely couldn't let his brothers who had gone through thick and thin with him go to waste.
These people were all men who had sacrificed their lives for the Tang Dynasty. He must let these brothers stand out for once.
At the same time, the Imperial College also began its preparation phase.
Dean Liu Hongwen was gathering the students for a lecture. With his hands behind his back, he glanced at the students in front of him.
"Ahem, I've gathered everyone here today because Old Man has something to announce."
All the students frowned and looked at Liu Hongwen in confusion.
They knew that this guy was a stubborn old man.
He usually liked to talk nonsense. For him to gather everyone here today, it definitely wasn't anything good.
If he didn't want to increase the number of classes, then he wanted them to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics. What was he up to today?
Although everyone had resentment in their hearts, they still had a trace of respect for Liu Hongwen. None of them dared to utter a single word.
After all, Liu Hongwen was the dean and a famous scholar. Otherwise, how could he be regarded so highly by the Emperor?
"During the morning assembly today, His Majesty announced that White Deer College will be holding a basketball match in the next few days. After Old Man's pleading, His Majesty has agreed for Imperial College to participate."
Liu Hongwen stroked his beard with his right hand. There was a hint of pride on his face. It was as if he had painstakingly begged for a place in the competition.
As soon as he finished speaking, a hint of surprise flashed across the students' eyes. However, this surprise disappeared in an instant. Then, everyone was stunned and looked at Liu Hongwen in confusion.
The surprise was that they could participate in the basketball match.
One had to know that they were usually trapped in the Imperial College and basically had no freedom.
Although they were the children of high-ranking officials, once they entered Imperial College, they had to obediently bow their heads and listen to the teachers' instructions.
Usually, they were even stricter. They had to behave properly and sit properly. Now that they finally had a chance to play basketball, they could only play it for two hours a day.
This kind of life had long driven them crazy. They couldn't wait to leave this place.
Today, the dean actually said that he was going to hold a basketball match. This made everyone ecstatic.
Because once it was held, they could leave Imperial College and see the outside world.
At the same time, they couldn't believe it.
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