After the establishment of the Great Ming Dynasty, Cuju once again lost its popularity. After the Great Ming Dynasty's founder, Zhu Yuanzhang, became the Emperor, he forbade soldiers from playing Cuju. Otherwise, they would have to remove their feet. From this, one could see how much he hated Cuju.
As for why Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to stop the military from playing Cuju, this was the other side of Cuju. Everyone knew that Cuju could exercise the body and was a very important sport. However, as Cuju developed to its peak in the Song Dynasty, it gradually began to change. In particular, the brothel girls gradually joined the ranks of playing Cuju to please the guests who liked Cuju. Even in many literary works, there were a large number of descriptions of brothel girls playing Cuju, such as competing whose ball was bigger than Cuju, twisting their bodies while sitting on Cuju, etc.
As a result, Cuju was ruined and became a typical example of losing one's will to play. Before the establishment of the Great Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang's old rival, Zhang Shicheng, had a younger brother named Zhang Shixin. This person often brought a group of brothel girls to play Cuju in the army and made the army dirty and dirty.
After the annihilation of the Zhang Shicheng Group, Zhu Yuanzhang took it for granted that the opponent's army often played Cuju and lost one's will to play. In order to maintain the world, the Great Ming Dynasty naturally couldn't lose one's will to play Cuju.
Moreover, in order to prove that the annihilation of the Zhang Shicheng Group was justified, Zhu Yuanzhang gave Zhang Shicheng ten major crimes, one of which was to play Cuju in the army and corrupt military discipline.
Of course, this kind of argument was also laughable. What did it have to do with you if other people's military discipline was corrupt? If the other party's military discipline was strict, how could your Zhu Family obtain the country?
In fact, everything had two sides. One could choke to death while eating. Was it because one was afraid of choking to death that one didn't eat? This was obviously wrong.
Zhu Yuanzhang only considered that Cuju would make people lose their will to play Cuju, but he didn't consider that Cuju could strengthen the body. Although there were many measures to strengthen the body, nothing could stimulate people's interest in exercise more than Cuju. In the early days of the dynasty, when the army was strict, the soldiers could still train hard. However, in the later days, when the military discipline was relaxed, the soldiers' enthusiasm for training was lost. Since Cuju was not allowed to play, it was better to eat, drink, and sleep happily. Over time, the army had no fighting power.
After the Qing Dynasty entered the Pass, the Manchu rulers who liked to hunt implemented a policy of banning Cuju of the Han people. Emperor Shunzhi Emperor once banned Cuju, Emperor, and Qianlong Emperor was even more ruthless. He banned Cuju activities. Even Cuju among the people was greatly restricted. Cuju was banned. and Emperor Qianlong Emperor Cuju. Emperor Qianlong emperor was even more ruthless Cuju.
In short, the Qing Dynasty strictly banned Cuju. Cuju lost its luster in China. However, the western countries didn't stop pursuing Cuju.
As a result, a very serious consequence was that the Huaxia Empire always played terribly in cuju competitions in later generations. They almost never won. It was originally an event that their ancestors excelled in, but it ended up becoming their weakness. It was quite ironic.
Now that Ang Lee had come to the Tang Dynasty, he wouldn't let this tragedy happen again. It was Ang Lee's sacred mission to promote Cuju. It was a task that Ang Lee had to complete.
Ang Lee's eloquence and talent had deeply conquered the young ladies around him. Many of them had intoxicated expressions on their faces. They couldn't wait to jump into Ang Lee's arms and hug Ang Lee tightly.
"Aiya, it's getting late. The competition is over. Let's go back, everyone! I'm going to stay in Aden City for a few more days. I'll come back to compete in the future. "
Ang Lee looked up at the sky and said to the people around him.
"Let's go. Let's go. Haha!"
Li Feiyu laughed rudely and strode away with his subordinates. Many people from the Tang Dynasty also left.
When the women heard that Ang Lee wanted them to leave, they all looked very reluctant. It was obvious that they wanted to spend more time with Ang Lee and listen to his stories. It seemed that they would be very happy as long as they heard Ang Lee's voice.
"Why aren't you leaving? Young lady. "
After Ang Lee got up, he saw a blonde woman looking at him with infatuation. It was as if she had become a fool.
No, she couldn't be called a fool. She should be called a love-struck fool. Moreover, she was a very typical love-struck fool. She was infatuated to the core.
"Alang, this young lady seems to have become a fool. She keeps smiling. Could she have fallen asleep?"
The white fox walked up to the young lady, but she didn't move.
Ang Lee found it very interesting. He walked over and gently touched the young lady's cheek. He squatted down and looked into her eyes.
The blonde woman finally reacted. Her eyes were a little panicked, but at the same time, there was a hint of shyness and surprise.
Westerners also felt shy. However, the shyness of Westerners was different from the shyness of Easterners. The shyness of Easterners was more restrained, while the shyness of Westerners was more bold. It was a kind of bold shyness.
"Holding your chin with one hand and tilting your eyes 45 degrees up. What are you looking at?"
Ang Lee followed the young lady's gaze and found that there was nothing but the blue sky.
"Assistant Minister Li, is it really you? I'm actually right in front of you. It's my honor. "
The golden-haired, blue-eyed girl said excitedly.
Ang Lee gently held the young lady's pink hand and said softly, "It's my honor to see such a beautiful young lady. I'm very happy to meet you. May I ask your name? Cute little girl. "
"My name is Julina. I'm from France."
The golden-haired, blue-eyed girl replied. "Julina, a very nice name. It's as beautiful as you."
"Is it? My mother said so. "
Julina answered.
"Oh, then your mother must be very beautiful too."
Ang Lee said very politely.
"Yes, my mother is very beautiful. However, I'm prettier. That's what my mother said."
Julina said.
Ang Lee nodded and said, "Where's your mother? She didn't come to watch the game. "
"Yes, she doesn't like watching Cuju. I came alone. Yes, just me."
Julina continued.
Ang Lee thought for a while and asked curiously, "France is very far away. Why are you in Aden City?"
"Well?"
Julina hesitated for a moment and said, "My family was actually captured. Many years ago, the Umayyad Dynasty attacked France. Our town was destroyed and many people died. We were sold as slaves to Aden City. However, we were very lucky. We met an uncle who settled down in Aden City. He saved us and helped us learn the language of the Tang dynasty. My uncle said that after we learned the language of the Tang dynasty, we could go to the Tang dynasty. It's much bigger than Aden City. It's a good place."
Ang Lee nodded and said, "You're right. The Tang dynasty is indeed very beautiful. If you have time, you'd better go and have a look."
"Well, I'll definitely go to the Tang dynasty."
Julina's eyes were full of hope.
"Julina, how old are you?"
Ang Lee asked.
"I'm 13 years old."
"Everyone else has left. Aren't you afraid to stay here alone?"
Ang Lee asked.
"Assistant Minister Li is also here. How can I be afraid? I'm so happy to listen to Assistant Minister Li's stories."
Julina whispered.
"Oh, you're happy to listen to my stories. Do you want to hear more stories that I haven't told?"
Ang Lee guided her patiently.
"Of course. What other stories are there?"
Julina asked curiously.
Ang Lee looked around, pointed to the mast of a big ship next to him, and said, "That's my ship. The environment here is not good. Let's go to the ship and eat and talk, okay?"
"Okay! Absolutely. "
Zhu Lina didn't have any vigilance at all. She readily agreed.
Ang Lee was very happy, just like a little mouse crawling around in his heart. This little girl was so tender. At first glance, he knew that she was very gullible. The most important thing was that she was beautiful enough. He felt a great sense of achievement.
How could Yun 'er and the others not know Ang Lee's intention? However, any request of their master was reasonable. They could not have the slightest opinion.
The two maids led the way in front, and the other two followed behind. Ang Lee held Julina's little hand and walked to the ship not far away.
"Wow, this ship is so big! It's so fun, hahaha! "
Julina broke free from Ang Lee's hand and ran on the large deck. From time to time, she fiddled with the vegetables on the deck. She looked very cute.
"What a crazy girl."
"Not a crazy girl, a silly girl."
"Although she is young, she is not silly at all."
"That's right. Our Assistant Minister Li is so outstanding. To be able to get the favor of Assistant Minister Li, even if it's only for a moment, it's worth it. It's enough for a lifetime."
The four maids whispered to each other.
"What are you whispering about? Go and make the bed. "
Ang Lee scolded the four in a low voice and stepped toward Julina, who was admiring the vegetables.
"What kind of flowers are these? I have never seen them before."
Julina pursed her little mouth and asked curiously.
Ang Lee gently held Julina's waist from behind and leaned his body gently on it. He bit Julina's ear and whispered, "These are sunflowers, which are unique to our Tang dynasty. If you go to the Tang dynasty, you can see a lot of such flowers."
How could a little girl resist Ang Lee's flirting? Moreover, this little girl worshipped Ang Lee very much. Therefore, under Ang Lee's first wave of attack, she showed signs of falling.
"Oh, sunflowers."
Julina felt as if there was a deer running around in her chest. She was so nervous that she did not know what to say.
"Julina, it's windy outside. Let's go to the cabin to chat!"
Ang Lee continued to bite Julina's ear and asked gently.
Zhu Lina was a little confused. How could she have the willpower to refuse? She nodded obediently, just like a little lamb that was at Li An's disposal.
After the bed was arranged, Yun 'er and the other maids checked it a little. When they saw Ang Lee pulling Julina in, they bowed and then slowly left the cabin to the deck to enjoy the wind.
The cabin was very warm. There were all kinds of colorful satin and lighting effects. In short, the effect was very good. There was a romantic atmosphere, and the French people had romantic genes since ancient times. Naturally, they would like it.
"Julina, is it beautiful here?"
Ang Lee hugged Julina and asked gently.
"Beautiful, very beautiful."
Julina answered in a low voice, looking a little shy.
"Come, let's have a drink! This is first-class wine. It's delicious. "
Ang Lee said while pouring the wine.
Julina didn't refuse and drank a glass with Ang Lee.
"It must be delicious! Come, let's have another drink. "
Ang Lee continued to ask.
Julina didn't have much alcohol tolerance, but the wine was indeed delicious. Moreover, the wine prepared by Ang Lee also added white sugar and other ingredients, which made the taste even better.
After drinking three glasses, Julina's body was slightly swaying, and she accidentally got into Ang Lee's arms.
Although Li An wasn't drunk, he was starting to get a little excited. Seeing that Zhu Lina was half drunk and half awake with a red face, his heart became even more itchy and unbearable.
Such a tender little girl took the initiative to come to his door. If he didn't go, he would be sorry. This was not the civilized society of later generations. In the Tang dynasty, a thirteen-year-old girl could be considered an adult. Many thirteen-year-old girls had already married and had children.
"It's so hot!"
After drinking too much, the body would always be hot, and Julina was the same.
Ang Lee was overjoyed and said softly, "If you're hot, wear less. Come, let's take it off together."
"Be gentle, it hurts!" "What are you doing?"
Julina cried, but Ang Lee ignored her, as if he didn't hear her. At this critical moment, there was no need to think about it. Let's get comfortable first.
When Yun 'er walked in, she saw Ang Lee, who was covered in sweat and panting on the bed, and Julina, who was lying on the inner side, sobbing softly.
"What's the matter?"
Ang Lee asked, panting comfortably.
"Alang, Julina's mother is here. She heard that Julina was here, so she came to look for her."
Yun 'er said truthfully.
Ang Lee didn't feel nervous at all when he heard this. He looked at Julina beside him and smiled, "Got it. You can go now!"
"Wu wu …"
Julina's pain hadn't subsided yet, and she lay motionless on the bed.
"Baby, I'm going out for a while. Go to sleep first!"
Ang Lee put on a coat and walked out of the cabin. He saw a woman waiting anxiously.
"You are the respected Assistant Minister Li."
The woman who walked over had a good figure and was quite handsome. At first glance, one could tell that she was a beauty. The most important thing was that her temperament was quite good. She seemed to be from a noble family. Otherwise, how could she explain her noble aura?
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