The most eye-catching of all were the players from the red and black teams following behind Liu Hong.
"Who are those people? Are they His Majesty's newly appointed guards?"
"No way, judging from their attire, it looks like they're playing Cuju!"
"Cuju? Does His Majesty like this?"
Looking at the players from both the red and black teams, the crowd couldn't help but discuss among themselves.
When the emperor's carriage arrived, everyone stopped talking and hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects!
"Greetings, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager!"
"Please, everyone, no need for formalities!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager!"
Looking around at everyone, Liu Hong smiled and then said loudly:
"Alright, they've already started setting up the stadium. Let's not waste any more time, let's go together!"
"promise!!"
The crowd respectfully acknowledged the order and then followed behind the Emperor's procession, slowly making their way to the sports field.
Not long after the spectators in the stadium had taken their seats, Liu Hong, surrounded by officials, also arrived outside the stadium.
"His Majesty has arrived!!!"
"The Empress Dowager has arrived!!!"
As the soldiers shouted in unison, the audience in the arena quickly stood up and turned their heads to look at the largest entrance.
Soon, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Liu Hong and the court officials entered the arena through the entrance and walked towards an empty seat in the front row.
"sit!!"
After Liu Hong sat down, the 80,000 spectators also took their seats as the soldiers shouted in unison.
Immediately afterwards, each college, carrying its own flag, led its athletes into the competition venue.
At Liu Hong's signal, the audience showed great enthusiasm and welcome to the athletes. Before the competition even started, the venue was filled with excited cheers.
"The first sprint race has officially begun!!"
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