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"The Jin Kingdom was utterly destroyed,"

"Don't they know how to compromise?"

"This is a matter of great national importance!"

"It's not about fighting for power within a small unit."

What's the difference between a state and a work unit?

"They're just different sizes."

Wen Huanzhang said, "Wanyan Zongwang originally belonged to the lineage of Emperor Shizu."

"It is the face of Emperor Shizu's regime in the army."

"But this facade that everyone has pushed forward,"

"The glory has lasted too long and has become too established."

"I want to build my own private compound."

"And the rulers of the Sezu lineage,"

"They probably only plan to provide one side courtyard."

"Wanyan Zongwang felt wronged."

"The price couldn't be agreed upon,"

"Then we'll have to make a scene,"

"To demonstrate one's value in this way."

Zhao Yuan sighed, "The distribution of profits hasn't been agreed upon."

"It really is a matter of life and death for you."

"The main reason is that we disrupted the balance on the battlefield,"

Wen Huanzhang explained that,

"The Bogdre Conference of the Jin Dynasty,"

"It's similar to the Council of Ministers of State of the Qing Dynasty."

"The Manchus were able to wrest power from the nobility,"

"It's because Nurhaci messed things up,"

"Huang Taiji's ability to turn the tide was too great, his prestige was too high,"

"They completely suppressed the other nobles."

"Based on Huang Taiji's foundation,"

"Dorgon and his brothers attacked and subdued simultaneously,"

"It wasn't until the Shunzhi Emperor that power was completely consolidated."

"But the Jin Dynasty's situation was much more complicated,"

"The successor is not someone like Huang Taiji,"

"It was Wu Qimai, who had lost power."

"Not only was the power of the nobility not reclaimed,"

"On the contrary, it has become even stronger,"

"Moreover, there is a trend of the two factions becoming three."

"The Jin dynasty in history experienced three large-scale political massacres,"

"Only then was the problem finally solved."

"But in solving the problem, we also eliminated the people who could fight."

"The political system of the Jin Dynasty is currently extremely backward,"

"It was roughly equivalent to the time when Nurhaci of the Manchu Qing Dynasty had just died."

"They desperately need a Huang Taiji."

"Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongfu,"

"They all have the potential to become Huang Taiji."

"But the former's lineage is wrong,"

"He is not Aguda's son,"

"They will never gain the recognition of the Sejo lineage."

"And the latter lacked prestige within the military,"

"He himself has no political ambitions,"

"What a waste of such unique resources."

"As for Wu Qimai, it was because his acquisition of the kingdom was illegitimate,"

"It's difficult to win the hearts and minds of the troops,"

"We must compromise with the noble lineage of Emperor Shizu."

"One step of compromise leads to further compromises."

"They've all been sidelined now."

"This Jin Dynasty looks like a monstrosity,"

"As long as the Southern Song Dynasty in history didn't mess things up,"

"The Jurchen nobles could kill you and me on their own."

Chapter 3176 The Ball Game

"A formidable opponent,"

"It's purely a competition of who's worse."

"The Southern Song Dynasty was clearly even worse."

After listening, Zhao Yuan sighed:

"It seems the Jin Kingdom is no longer a threat,"

Do you agree to a temporary peace negotiation?

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "The Jurchens are fighting amongst themselves, so of course I want to negotiate peace."

"Once the external pressure disappears,"

"They will fight even more spectacularly."

"As soon as the time is right, tear up the treaty and attack!"

"They can break the peace treaty with the Song Dynasty,"

Why can't I go back on my word?

.....

The archery competition has been postponed.

The temperature suddenly dropped at dusk that day.

It started snowing heavily at night.

The snow continued to fall the following day.

After a few days,

Let's just move it to the North City Stadium.

They invited envoys from the Liao, Western Xia, and Goryeo kingdoms to watch a Cuju (ancient Chinese football) match.

By the way, let's have a horse archery contest.

The warm sun shines in the sky, and the accumulated snow is swept away.

The royal family members sat in the best seats with the best view.

Cabinet ministers and foreign envoys followed.

The civil and military officials followed.

There were also many Tokyo residents,

They were allowed to buy tickets to watch the game.

Tokyo now,

There are four major football clubs.

The established Qiyun Society and Yuan Society remain formidable.

Li Bangyan liked Cuju (ancient Chinese football).

And because of his status, he couldn't flaunt it.

So he had his nephew set up the Cloud Piercing Society.

Judging from the name, it's clear they're aiming to take down the Qiyun Society.

The eldest and second sons of the Gao family,

They jointly established a championship club.

The name was chosen in hopes of winning the championship – the word "championship" (or "trophy")...

It originated from the Tang Dynasty when dragon boat races were held to win colored markers.

Besides the four major ones, there are also six smaller ones.

There are a total of ten teams.

The Liangshan Emperor personally intervened to provide guidance.

Ten teams will participate in the league.

They also developed a points system.

Betting on sports has also become more regulated.

The imperial court issued three football betting licenses.

Merchants acquired it through bidding.

From now on, betting on football will only be allowed at these three venues.

Moreover, taxes had to be paid to the imperial court.

This thing is simply unbearable.

As long as ball games are still being held.

Secret betting on football is rampant.

It would be better for the imperial court to take the lead.

They can also collect some taxes on the side.

It also makes it easier to investigate and deal with problems when they arise.

To prevent a monopoly by the three companies that obtained football betting licenses,

Each company must have at least five shareholders with different surnames.

A license plate

It can only last eight years.

After the deadline, a new bid must be submitted.

The envoys from various countries arrived at the stadium.


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