bullyxtreme Chapter 83 Cuju and Military Affairs
Chapter 83 Cuju and Military Affairs
Chapter 83 Cuju (ancient Chinese football) and Military Affairs
The sun was setting in the west, its rays slanting slightly.
Outside Beiyu City.
The camp was filled with over ten thousand Han soldiers.
Clusters of birds flying north curiously perched around the camp, pacing back and forth.
suddenly.
Cheers erupted from the camp, startling the birds, which scattered with a thud.
The area around the camp.
The Han Chinese who relied on this camp for business and livelihood, as well as many mixed Hu people who had been recruited, all looked curiously toward the camp.
The drill ground, originally used to assemble soldiers, was now surrounded by layers of soldiers, forming a large circle.
Right in the center of the circle.
Two teams of twelve each were vying for a ball made of leather, filled with silk floss and bound with hemp rope.
Although it was a contest, it was presented as an almost overwhelming victory.
After all, it was in Bingzhou.
On one side were the very common and seemingly fierce soldiers from Bingzhou.
On the other side was a force mainly composed of soldiers from Youzhou, whose overall quality seemed inferior to that of the soldiers from Bingzhou.
However, under the command of the leading soldier, a handsome man dressed in blue, they split up and encircled each other, while another soldier, dressed in short red clothes, with slightly bowed legs and a broad face and heavy chin, charged ahead.
It only took a short time.
This seemingly weaker Youzhou team decisively defeated the Bingzhou team on the other side, drawing cheers or rather, curses from the surrounding soldiers!
"Guys! So many Bingzhou people, and it's been several days already? Five or six teams in total! And they still can't beat that group of Youzhou men!"
"What a bunch of cowards!"
"Cheng Pu truly lives up to his reputation as a former minor official. He's so different from us poor soldiers! He's calm and collected in the face of danger, commanding with composure. He really has the air of a great general!"
"That Han Dang is not bad either! He's quite strong! In my opinion, after we finish fighting the Xianbei, he'll at least be a troop leader!"
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I could hear the words of these soldiers.
Standing on the other side, leading a few familiar wandering knights from Jiuyuan, Lu Bu, Wei Xu, Wei Yue, and the others, who were waiting for the group of Youzhou men to rest before taking the stage, couldn't help but exchange a glance.
"Ha!" Wei Xu spoke first, his face full of sarcasm, and he made no attempt to hide his voice.
"A bunch of cowards, spouting vulgarities and trying to embolden others!"
"Indeed!" Lu Bu replied with a cold smile.
"What are Cheng Pu and Han Dang? Once Bu comes on stage, we'll make them all lie down!"
"that is..."
As for Wei Yue, he originally wanted to say a few words, make some sarcastic remarks, to boost morale.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he saw that the soldiers around him were glaring at him angrily, so he gave an embarrassed smile and shut his mouth.
Today, Lü Ping, as a military officer of the rank of 1,000 shi and a mid-level officer, was summoned into the city by General Tian Yan to participate in a military conference to discuss the military arrangements for this mission.
These wandering knights of Jiuyuan, having nothing else to do, formed a team under Lü Bu's leadership and came to the camp to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football).
As for the football and wrestling games in the army, they were only held with the permission of the commander-in-chief, Tian Yan, and were one of the few ways for these men in the army to relieve boredom.
This activity to relieve boredom has always been adopted by various generals of the Han army. Firstly, it can relieve the soldiers' emotions and prevent them from becoming tense and causing a mutiny in the camp. Secondly, it can achieve the effect of training soldiers through play.
Historically, Marquis Huo Qubing, the champion, used this method. When he was on a distant expedition beyond the Great Wall, even when food and supplies were scarce, he would often lead his soldiers to open up a field to play football.
The group of men from Youzhou quickly finished resting, and with a call, Lü Bu and his fellow wandering knights from Jiuyuan hurriedly stepped forward.
This group of wandering knights from Jiuyuan stepped forward.
The group of soldiers surrounding them immediately started discussing it.
"Where did this man come from?! I've never seen one like him before!"
"It is said to be from Wuyuan County, the son of Lü Ping, who has been promoted very quickly recently and became the commander of the Thousand-Stone Army in just over a month."
"So you're from Wuyuan? What's the feng shui like in Jiuyuan? That guy in the lead doesn't look very old, yet he's so tall?!"
And so their discussion began.
A little further away, Cheng Lian, looking helpless, saw his brother Lü finally enter the arena. He then emerged from a secluded spot, bent down to hide something, and ran over, interrupting the soldiers' conversation in a low voice.
"Alright! Alright! Stop talking about this! The market is about to open!"
"Guess who will win, these Wuyuan soldiers or Cheng Pu and Han Dang?!"
Upon seeing the suddenly appearing, somewhat unfamiliar soldiers, the group of soldiers' eyes lit up, and they replied, "I don't know them very well."
"Huh! Another idiot coming to throw money away?!"
"Nonsense! Of course we're betting on Cheng Pu and Han Dang! We've won so many games already!"
"Exactly! Give me a regular bet first!"
"6
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The soldiers chattered amongst themselves, pulling out money and valuables from their pockets, afraid that this foolish, rich young soldier who dared to run a gambling den would escape.
Just as Lü Bu led the wandering knights of Jiuyuan to attack the men of Youzhou who were stationed by Cheng Pu and Han Dang.
Yesterday, Li Hong waited outside for a long time before he was able to enter the tent.
In the main seat.
Tian Yan, the General Who Defeated the Xianbei, had a dignified and solemn appearance, and wore a silver seal and blue ribbon at his waist, symbolizing an official with a salary of two thousand shi (a unit of grain).
Behind him stood a long-handled staff with a yak tail tied to the end, representing the authoritative and dignified envoy of the Azure Emperor.
Dozens of military officers stood in two rows.
Faced with this envoy, all the dozens of soldiers, regardless of their rank, lowered their heads in respect.
Right at the very end of the line.
Lu Ping, dressed in a standard short suit and wearing a bronze seal and blue ribbon symbolizing a high-ranking official, also lowered his head and listened to the words spoken by Tian Yan above him.
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"The army will set out tomorrow."
"The Han army numbered 12,000, along with 6,000 Wuhuan cavalry and several thousand other Hu tribesmen, totaling 20,000 troops, and more than 10,000 laborers, marching straight towards Tanhan Mountain."
"In this northern expedition, all generals should lead from the front, fight bravely against the enemy, and be rewarded with titles and honors for their wives and children—that goes without saying; the battle to seal the wolf's lair will be fought here!"
"Of course, if anyone dares to disobey military orders and act on their own, don't blame Yan for his long sword not recognizing anyone!"
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The phrase "封狼居胥" was uttered.
The expressions of the many soldiers present changed slightly, and their breathing became a little more rapid.
Observe the reactions of the generals.
Tian Yan, who was on high up, nodded in satisfaction and continued speaking.
"As for the specific locations of each unit during the march, they will be as previously agreed."
"Do any of the generals have any objections?"
That's all.
Tian Yan then turned serious and looked around at the group of soldiers below.
The soldiers remained silent.
Just as Tian Yan nodded slightly, thinking that the discussion could be concluded.
Lu Ping, who was at the very end, remained calm and clasped his hands in greeting.
"General Tanaka, Taira has a request!"
Then Lü Ping stepped forward.
Tian Yan's brows furrowed slightly.
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