The three-day sports meet was extremely lively.
Although Fang Zheng, who was well-informed, was not very interested in this thing, it was a completely different story for the common people who witnessed this magnificent sight for the first time.
This novel activity of having the country's elites participate in the competition and compete with foreigners has obviously greatly stimulated patriotic sentiment.
For three whole days, the sports stadium of Dongjiao University was almost always full.
Even Emperor Jing and his officials persisted for two and a half days.
That afternoon, after watching only two games, many officials' throats were hoarse from shouting.
No matter whether they are civil or military officials, it is difficult to escape from this intense and passionate atmosphere.
The craziest among the foreign envoys were the Feka missionaries.
There was a gambling game outside the stadium, but the foreign envoys didn't quite understand the rules and had limited funds, so no one placed any bets.
On the contrary, the missionary Fang Zhengyi of Feika deposited ten taels of silver to each person, and naturally felt a sense of sharing weal and woe with Dajing.
Everyone was shouting and cheering, but only Father Solger still maintained basic decency.
He didn't shout that intensely, but he often sat there and couldn't help but pray for the Dajing team members in his heart...
The athletes selected by Taoyuan County did a good job. Despite the fact that some events would be given some leeway, they still won 80% of the gold medals.
The most exciting part of the competition is the ring match on the last day, where both fighters compete in martial arts.
Since there were no particularly strict and detailed rules, Zhou Tie, who had fought three times and had soybean oil all over his body, showed off his muscles unscrupulously on the ring.
He also arrogantly expressed his desire to fight a round-robin battle.
He was confident, and Fang Zhengyi, as the organizer, naturally nodded in agreement.
Although Zhou Tie was addicted to alcohol and sex, he had a solid foundation. After all, he was a martial arts champion who had fought his way through thousands of troops and still kept practicing.
It's considered bullying to fight with a group of foreign guards.
He won five fights in a row, using different boxing techniques in each fight, which was very fancy.
The climax came from a certain small country.
After receiving Fang Zheng's personal greeting, Zhou Tie stopped acting and directly punched the contestant with the small tuft on his head on the ring, making him unable to get up again...
When he won the gold medal, the whole venue exploded and the audience cheered.
Zhou Tie raised his arms 360 degrees to show off his steel-like muscles, with a smug look on his face, as if he had done ten Taoyuan big boards in the dog days of summer.
This scene also made General Dajing crazy!
This kid has a body like a dried duck and no belly at all, but he is still so good at fighting. It shows how abundant my Dajing Wude is!
Just as he went on stage to receive the award, Fang Zhengyi brought the virgin girl whom Zhou Tie had abandoned to the scene.
Witnessed by a circle of reporters and the entire audience, and with the host broadcasting loudly, Zhou Tie, with tears in his eyes and full of affection, promised in front of the emperor: no matter for rich or poor, sick or healthy, he would always stay with his wife and never abandon her.
The whole audience gave a round of applause to the couple for their sincere love, and Emperor Jing was also deeply moved.
The true love in this world is the most touching. A man can express his love to his wife and make a promise in front of so many people. What a loyal and righteous man he is!
At least in terms of emotions, he has reached the level of Meng Weimin, the number one gentleman in Dajing.
When the gold medalist Zhou Tie stood on the podium, accompanied by his future wife, tears of happiness finally began to flow down...
The next day, a flood of polished news reports reported this unprecedented love story at a sports event.
It is said that many foreign envoys were moved to tears by the true story of Zhou Tie's wife urging him to run and train his physical fitness even though she was pregnant...
The public's response to the Games was even more positive.
After this promotional event, Dongjiao University’s fame soared again.
Especially when people heard that the Women's College of Dongjiao University specially delivered food and water to officials and the emperor during the sports meeting, it caused a wave of heated discussion.
How could an ordinary woman get to meet so many dignitaries?
Now I know that if I go to Eastern Suburban University, I will have an opportunity, and it is a great opportunity!
People often talk about sending their daughters to study at Dongjiao University.
In addition, leaving aside the handicaps offered by various casinos in the capital, the newspapers had been bombarded with publicity.
The results of almost every game affect countless people.
There is also news in the daily newspaper about the sponsors of the Dajing Games.
Almost all the sponsoring businesses made a fortune and shouted that they had made a lot of money.
However, those who lost the game were in trouble, which caused public outrage and condemnation. Fortunately, Fang Zheng had anticipated this!
I have learned from experience in my previous life that it is easy for failed athletes to be unpopular in public opinion.
So except for those who were particularly confident, everyone else was given a new name temporarily.
Now I am not afraid of being scolded. After all, I don’t have any photos. Who would recognize me if I walked on the street? It has no impact on my life.
The main consideration is that it was the first time we hosted a sports meet at home. It would be embarrassing if we won all the games. And if the news spread outside that we won every game, wouldn’t that make people laugh?
Therefore, some small projects must lose in order to appear real.
Therefore, Fang Zhengyi also arranged a special consolation prize for the losing athlete.
Overall, the three-day sports meet was a great success for both hosts and guests.
All officials had no objection, and the foreign envoys had even less objection.
The fleet was also ready in the following ten days. Fang Zheng spent two thousand taels of silver to prepare a generous gift for the 23-nation delegation, as well as some worthless but very valuable souvenirs, such as cheap rice wine in a peculiar glass container wrapped in a beautiful wooden box, and a cheap landscape painting bought on the street with the prince's seal...
Afterwards, he joined forces with the Honglu Temple and reported the account to the Ministry of Revenue at the market price of 20,000 taels, making a huge profit of 18,000 taels in labor fees.
When the Ministry of Revenue heard that it only cost 20,000 taels, Xu Wenshu was ecstatic and praised it to everyone he met. The original budget of 500,000 taels was now directly saved by 480,000 taels. Lord Fang was indeed an expert in saving money and a model of integrity in the court...
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The day the fleet set out to sea.
Fang Zhengyi personally visited Jiangling Port.
The port was bustling with activity, with all kinds of materials constantly being transported onto the ship. Zheng Hui was taking in the overall situation.
The envoys from various countries were greeting each other and preparing to board the ship.
It can be seen that many people are reluctant to leave. After living in Dajing for such a long time, it can be said that their life experience has completely reached another level.
Lai Gou'er stood beside Fang Zhengyi, having changed into a military officer's official uniform.
It looks very fitted.
Fang Zheng turned around and looked at him, praising him, "Not bad, this suit suits you very well. When I first saw you, you were so thin and small, but now you are an official appointed by the court. It's not easy."
Lai Gou'er faced the sea and took a deep breath: "Thanks to big brother, I will leave today. Big brother, do you have anything to say?"
"Yes, we are in deep conflict with the church. We need to continue exploring other countries. You must make plans when you get there. Father Solger will help you."
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