Chapter 350 Fighting for Dignity

Princess Changning, was conferred the title of princess during the Shenlong period, opened the mansion, set up subordinate officials, and did not set up a chief historian, and was treated like a prince.

It's a pity that all the favors disappeared with Zhongzong's death, and the current sage launched Tang Long's coup to support Ruizong as the supremacy.

Today, this mansion, which cost 200 million yuan to build, belongs to King Yong, the sixteenth son of the current saint. He loves polo and often holds matches in the court.

It happened that Lu Li wanted to see the First Movement of the Tang Dynasty, so he took Miss Qianrui with him.

"This place is the other residence of His Royal Highness King Yong, and the security is heavily guarded. Lu Qing is here, and his safety is assured. Let's go back and report back."

"I heard that today's battle is against Tubo. It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to see my Tang Dynasty athlete's demeanor."

"It's a pity, it's a beautiful thing to enjoy the scenery through the streets."

During the conversation, the two unscrupulous guards left.

Ju field.

For the sake of convenience, Lu Li did not have any servants to accompany him, but he had an extraordinary bearing and was accompanied by a beautiful woman, so the doorman naturally did not dare to underestimate him, so he hurried up to greet him.

Before he could speak, Lu Li directly took out the name sticker, which was a gift for the guests and also to show his identity.

Not long after, the doorman returned the name sticker with both hands, and bowed to signal: "So it's Lu Qing, please hurry up."

The third-rank officials came to watch the game, but it was too late for King Yong to be happy. As a servant, how dare he refuse.

In fact, if His Royal Highness Prince Yong was not preparing for the match with all his strength, he would not be able to get away at all, the doorman would have sent someone to inform him that he would come to greet him in person.

In this way, under the guidance of the guards, the two came to the viewing area of ​​the stadium.

I thought it was early enough, but at this moment, the stands were full of noble men and women. After all, this match against Tubo was considered a national level event.

The steward, who knew Lu Li's identity, took him directly to the high platform, which was the VIP area with the widest view and overlooking the entire arena.

Right now, the two teams haven't made their debut yet, and they are both making intensive preparations.

Datang and Tubo have a feud, and they have been fighting for decades, winning and losing.

However, after the current sage came to the throne, he made great efforts to govern, the Tang Dynasty was at its peak, and its military strength was unprecedentedly strong. It swept away the embarrassing situation of unfavorable frontier wars and passive beatings during the Wu Zhou period, and repeatedly gained the upper hand in the war against Tubo.

Because of this, Tubo Chide Zuzan specially sent envoys to Chang'an, hoping to compete with Datang in Juchang.

In other words.

Ju field is the battlefield, used to promote national prestige.

"Last year, my grandfather led an army out of Xiping, traveled more than a thousand miles, and broke through Hongji City in Tubo. Today, I, a great Tang athlete, will be able to show my power in front of my house!"

The boy with the horns pierced turned red, clenched his fists, and said loudly.

The high platform was only open to VIPs, so there weren't many people there. Besides, except for Lu Li and Miss Qianrui, they were all young men, and the oldest were no more than eleven or twelve years old.

Hearing the heroic words of his partner, a young man frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Tuban Zanpu Chidezu Zankan is a hero of a generation, otherwise it would not be possible to support for so many years under the attack of our Great Tang Heavenly Army."

"The Tubo envoy chose the afternoon of the Shangyuan Festival. I am afraid that I am quite sure."

"Hmph, if you can't be a hero on the battlefield, what can you do if you come to Chang'an?" The young man with a big horn looked down, full of confidence.

This scene fell into Lu Li's darkness, which made him quite interesting.

"This young gentleman is probably the son of Huangfu Weiming, the Jiedu envoy of Longyou." Qian Rui explained.

Lu Li nodded his head, and thought, "You son of a general, what you said is true."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help talking to the group of teenagers beside him, and asked with a smile: "Today's Shangyuan Festival, there are flower boats, singing and dancing, and juggling on the street, why don't you go?"

In fact, the teenagers have noticed Lu Li a long time ago, if he can be personally led to the high platform by the steward of the Yongwang Mansion, his status will be simple?

Because of this, Huangfu Hong restrained his spirit, crossed his hands and said: "Singing and dancing are of no benefit to the country, but bowing implies the way of battle. We are young and can't go to the battlefield, so we come here to cheer for the great Tang athletes."

The milk tiger howls in the valley, and the beasts panic; the eagle and the falcon test their wings, and the wind and dust spread.

The attitude is neither humble nor overbearing, but there is a sharp edge in the words.

Lu Lisheng sighed with emotion: "I dare to say that I will go to the battlefield in the year of the general manager, I am a young boy from the Tang Dynasty."

Hearing the praise, several teenagers all showed joy.

At this time, more than a dozen figures appeared on the court, some were holding heavy hammers, and some were carrying oil barrels.

Polo, also known as Juju, is somewhat similar to football in later generations. Warriors hold sticks, steer their mounts, and hit the ball, hitting the short goal on the opponent's side.

Every game is no less than the last battle. After all, such intense sports can easily lead to injuries from falling off the horse.

In order to avoid unnecessary casualties, the sharp objects on the court will be removed in advance, then filled with sand, and finally moistened with high-quality flax oil to prevent the horseshoes from splashing dust.

"It will start in half a moment." Huangfu Hong's face was full of excitement.

The Ju field below is two thousand steps long and one thousand steps wide. More than a dozen servants work together, and it won't take long to tidy it up.

"Do you think my Tang athlete can win?"

"Naturally." Lu Li said firmly.

Hearing this, Miss Qianrui smiled slightly and said, "Then how about making a bet? The slave bet against Tubo and loses."

"Then I bet Tubo will lose."

Neither of them thought Tubo could win, so they bet on how much Tang could win.

Below five chips, it is regarded as Tubo's defeat.

More than five chips and less than ten chips, it is considered a tie.

More than ten chips, Tang Dasheng.

The reason why they bet like this is because they heard from Huangfu Hong that King Yong and the Tubo ambassador had made an appointment in advance, and whichever team hits 20 chips first would be the winner.

"Mr. Lang, if I win, you promise me one thing." Miss Qianrui spoke softly.

Lu Li said cheerfully, "Yes."

Anyway, she knew it well, it was impossible to make excessive demands, and there was no need to be twitchy.

As time went by, there were more and more spectators, and they were all famous people in Chang'an.

Because, the two great powers of the time, Tubo and Datang, faced off in a battle of dignity, and the level of shooting was so high that people really didn't want to miss it.

"I didn't expect to meet Ai Qing here."

A voice came from behind.

Lu Li turned around to look, and saw an old man in a yellow robe, with sword eyebrows and a wide nose, although his temples were gray, he was still heroic.

Yuyu has been in the world for more than 30 years, sweeping away Wu Zhou's decline in diplomacy, and creating a prosperous Kaiyuan together with the minister of humerus, can it be majestic?

"I've seen Saint..."

After being dazed for a while, Lu Li hastily bowed down to salute, but was lifted up by him.

"Forget it, let's have fun with the people today, let's put aside these vain rituals."

After saying that, the Son of Heaven turned his eyes to Lu Li's side and asked, "Is this your Shangyuan female companion?"

At this moment, the eloquent girl Qianrui's mind went blank, as if struck by lightning.

"The eyes of a sage." Lu Li complimented him.

"Haha, it just so happens that Taizhen also left the palace with me. When King Yong wins Tubo, you and I will travel together in Chang'an, how about it?"