Chapter 172: The Father of Sports in the Dakang Dynasty
Liu Mingqi was called to the palace at noon the next day.
In fact, he had already asked Xiong Dabao to convey it last night, and there was no problem drinking some disinfectant alcohol several times.
As long as you don't drink too much, nothing will happen.
After all, in the modern 1950s and 1960s, when food was severely scarce, people could not find alcohol to drink, and many people just drank disinfectant alcohol.
He thought that Emperor Jinghe still wanted to confirm it himself.
Unexpectedly, the emperor was doing something for another matter.
After talking to Liu Mingqi about the situation of Qianniuwei and Yulinwei, Emperor Jing He said: "So think about it, is there any way to make them publicize their power without becoming a violation of regulations and causing undisciplined violators?"
"Yes, I have!"
Liu Mingqi said without thinking: "Play the ball! Just play the ball!"
“Play ball?”
Emperor Jing He was surprised and unknown.
Only then did Liu Mingqi remember that it seemed that in the Dakang Dynasty, there was not only no polo, but also no Cuju.
"The minister has three small games, and the imperial guards can do it." He immediately became energetic, "The first one is polo, first set up a field that is seventy meters long and forty meters wide, and set up a goal that is two meters long and one meter high on both sides of the field.
Then make a ball the size of a child's head, and let both sides of the game snap a dozen people on horseback, holding a special twisted stick, and hit the ball all the way into the opponent's goal.
In order not to make the game too easy, a person is set up in front of each goal, standing to resist, and you can hold the ball with your hands and feet, or block it out.
The time of a game is half an hour, and you can have a quarter of an hour off in the middle. After playing the game, the team that scored the most goals will win.”
He stopped at this point and asked Jing Hedi to digest the scene in his mind first.
Then the boy said: "This can improve the equestrian level of the imperial guards, secondly, increase their sense of honor in the team, thirdly, increase their competitive spirit, and fourthly, allow them to exert their strength.
Even if necessary, the people can do the same. In the future, the civilians and the imperial guards will compete together, which will make it more lively and you can make a lot of money!"
Emperor Jing He nodded slightly when he heard the last sentence, and laughed silently, "Mingqi, you won't think of any wrong ideas again, right?"
"How could it be?" Liu Mingqi flatly denied, "We built platforms on both sides of the venue to let the people buy tickets to enter the venue to watch. First, they also enrich their lives, and then they can give the participating teams a bonus, so that they can participate more enthusiastically. Of course, we organizers can also make a small profit, as expenses."
He was also smart and knew that "making a big profit" was not suitable, so he immediately changed it.
Emperor Jinghe didn't care about this.
People from the Dakang Dynasty were originally keen on doing business. As long as you can avoid violating the imperial court system and laws, you can make any money.
Jing Hedi thought about Liu Mingqi's idea carefully and found that it was indeed very interesting.
It is a game of victory or defeat by using a stick to compete for the ball and hit the ball into the opponent's goal.
But when it comes to the Imperial Guard, the cards and dignity of the Imperial Guards will be integrated into it, and no one wants to fail.
If you don’t want to fail, you have to practice and compete seriously.
Then they have to improve their equestrian abilities, increase the team members' tacit understanding of cooperation, and come up with various tactics to break through and defeat the enemy...
It is not so easy to decide the winner in a small territory less than a mile. Strategy, courage and ability are indispensable.
In this way, everyone's enthusiasm will come out, not only will it mobilize their enthusiasm, but it will also make them vent their energy and will not be so idle.
"Mingqi, I just said Yulin Guard and Qianniu Guard, but you seem to want the imperial guards to participate all the nine guards?" the emperor asked in contemplation.
"Yes, it's not just them, but also the guards, yamen runners, and constables can form teams to participate." Liu Mingqi said frantically, "We can't just let them compete. We have to organize a league, and all teams will fight each other, and then decide the semi-finals, the champion, the runner-up. The champion will be awarded by the royal staff personally, and they will be rewarded with money! Famous and rich will definitely stimulate them even more."
Jing and Di agree with this.
If you want to organize, just have a big one, so as not to play a few games a year, which will not work.
"But the league cannot be too long, at most three months, so as not to delay the main business." Liu Mingqi added himself, "Three months can not only exercise them, but also consume energy, and not let them run away."
"Yeah, it's not bad." Jing Hedi nodded with a smile.
He knew that these evil things would definitely work to find Liu Mingqi.
However, this kind of thought cannot be expressed, so as not to make this kid angry again.
"What about the next second?"
The first polo was settled like this, and Jing Hedi asked for the second one.
"The second one is going to be more popular, and the number of people on the field is about ten." Liu Mingqi said, "The venue is about smaller than polo. The two teams hold a ball with a pointed end and round middle, each hitting the opponent's goal. As long as they can send the ball to the opponent's core protection area, they will be considered a win.
The game time is still based on half an hour, and the winning method is based on the score. There is no limit in the middle. You can do it directly, play football, or throw the ball. You can also request substitutions at any time to avoid excessive consumption.
The defense can also use all means to stop them, but they are not allowed to hit others' vitals. Both sides must wear soft armor and iron cage masks. Once any violations occur, the players will be immediately expelled, and this convenience will be less than one person in this game."
Jing Hedi frowned a little.
He imagined the scene of rushing around and people stumbleing on horseback, and he was worried: "Will this cause a lot of harm? Even if it is not intentional, injury or even death may occur in the collision!"
"That's why I said so many precautions, and it can be continuously improved according to the competition." Liu Mingqi responded: "As for injuries, it is inevitable that the soldiers of the imperial guards will die differently during training? Yulin Guard..."
Emperor Jing He sighed slightly.
The Yulinwei mentioned by Liu Mingqi is a group of madmen.
Their casualties rate in training were extremely high. After 10,000 reserve training, the maximum number of casualties reached more than 3,700 in one year.
The casualties ratio is too high, but considering that this happened in the second year after the former prince was killed, it is understandable.
However, the "fame" of Yulin Guard was also spread.
Fortunately, they have high honors and good treatment, so they have no shortage of military resources.
"Let them understand the rules of playing, and the referee must strictly implement them and not engage in favoritism and fraud, so that many people can be shocked." Liu Mingqi said, "They always don't want their team to lose because of their own mistakes, right? That's even more unworthy of the loss."
After a pause, the boy added: "The referees will choose the students of the Legalists, and only the people from the Imperial College. By the way, they will also exercise their bodies, and they will kill multiple goals at one stroke."
Jing Hedi laughed silently, but he had to admit that Liu Mingqi's idea was very comprehensive.
It gave him the feeling that it seemed that there were these two types of competitions. Liu Mingqi seemed to have watched the competition with her own eyes, so she thought so carefully and accurately.
Jing Hedi thought about it and did not completely let go: "I'll let them give it a try for the time being. If it's appropriate, then compete on a small scale."
Liu Mingqi smiled in her heart.
Rugby is a sport that is a sport that is loved by men.
Collision, violence, cooperation, individual heroism, team honors, etc. are all integrated together. It would be strange if the imperial guards don't like it like babies.
As long as they try it, there is no way for the emperor to not want to promote it.
Compared with polo, the variability, manipulation and visibility of rugby are greatly improved several times.
At least for these straightforward imperial guards, this must be the case.
As he thought, Liu Mingqi continued: "The third type is somewhat similar to the second type. We make a slightly round ball so that the two teams can only kick with their feet and heads, not with their hands.
There are still more than a dozen players in the game. There are goalkeepers on both sides. The goalkeeper can catch the ball with his hands. The time is based on half an hour. Whoever scores more goals will win.
This game prohibits any collision, and there must be no injustice. If you find out, you will be sent off immediately.
It emphasizes cooperation, personal technical display, and more importantly, abides by rules. The excitement and beauty of the competition should be the best among these three competitions and the most friendly to the people."
With the first two competitions as the basis, Jing Hedi immediately understood the third one.
It is equivalent to a simplified version of the second type, or a little more civilized.
It also just fits his expectations for such a ball game.
It is really good to not hurt people, not foul, show skills and ability, and have group cooperation.
The emperor did not hesitate, "This way, before you go to the gates of hell, train a few teams to come out and let's see what the game is like."
"OK!"
Liu Mingqi coughed lightly: "Your Majesty, then the right to organize the game in the future. Can I participate?"
"Can."
The emperor thought for a while and said, "There are many idle people in the royal family, so do it in the name of the royal family. You guys will discuss how to assign tasks yourself."
His first reaction was to agree to Liu Mingqi.
But then I thought about it, even a smart child like Liu Mingqi would have to ask for it with a shame, which would definitely be of great benefit.
He doesn't care about the money.
However, there are also many poor people in the royal family, and the lives of these people have always been something the emperor worried about.
If these competitions can become as popular as Liu Mingqi said, collecting some viewing tickets and giving them to these poor royal families is also a subsidy.
"Abide by the order!"
Liu Mingqi was overjoyed.
He knew very well how much influence and profit these three games brought.
It is still not reflected yet. When this competition is expanded to the Gyeonggi region and the whole country, it is really beyond imagination.
If you eat alone, you will definitely not be able to eat it.
If you add everyone from the royal family, it will be different.
Whoever dares to come and grab food at that time will be found to be fiercely confronted by the entire royal family.
Such a huge group will have a headache even for the emperor, let alone the courtiers.
As the inventor and organizer, Liu Mingqi can naturally get more, so what's wrong with it?
From the day when everyone rescued him, Liu Mingqi changed her mind.
Everything needs to be shared, so that the people who are the most united, and that they can rely on themselves in any storm, so that they will not be pushed by others.
Chapter completed!