The Song Dynasty shocked the world by earning 100 million at the beginning

On the second day, the Yuanhui Cuju preliminaries started successfully.

The talks between Song Huizong and the envoys of Liao and Jin also officially began.

The game time passed quickly. Although there were many teams that I had never heard of, the Cuju competition at Yuanhui Stadium was so well-known that almost every venue was full.

By the end of the last competition day, eight Cuju teams were eliminated.

In the end, only the Yuanhui team, the Imperial Master team, the Xiangguosi team, the Taoist team, the Qilin team, and three other teams were left, for a total of eight teams.

The eliminated teams were basically crushed out of the competition, with the point difference being in double digits.

Only the Xiangguosi team's score was 1-0.

The Kirin team once again advanced directly due to the withdrawal of its opponent.

On days when there are no competitions, Liu Yuanhui will come to Yichun Yuan to instruct kabuki dances that will be performed during the Yuanhui Cup Cuju competition, or he will go to Yutangzhai to direct the construction together with Cheng Yutang.

……

At this moment, Song Huizong, who had worked hard to make peace with Tiantianni, finally sent away the envoys of Liao and Jin.

At the same time, the Yuanhui Cup main draw list was also released.

Each team will have a day off tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, the Yuanhui Cup Cuju League will officially begin!

Why every other day?

Because tomorrow, the first calligraphy and painting appreciation pavilion in Bianliang completed by Liu Yuanhui and Cheng Yutang - "Yutang Zhai" will be officially opened!

……

Early the next morning, after four days of diplomatic talks, Zhao Ji, a slime expert, finally returned to his Yanfu Palace.

This is a relatively independent palace area. It was designed and expanded by Huizong himself during the Song Dynasty. It is extremely elegant.

The palace is surrounded by regular plum trees, peach trees and peonies planted by Zhao Ji himself.

The pavilions and pavilions are all made of bamboo materials, which is extremely elegant.

There is a glazed tile pavilion on the high rockery, and a spring pours down from the pavilion.

Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty often played his harp on the pavilion. Taking the meaning of high mountains and flowing water, the pavilion was called "Zhiyin Pavilion."

At this time, Zhao Ji was taking a nap in his Zhiyin Pavilion.

"These barbarians are annoying me to death, so I finally sent them away." Zhao Ji said to himself.

"Your Majesty!" Gao Qiu's voice came from under the pavilion: "My spies in the city reported that the Khitan and Jurchen envoys still stayed in the city posthouse after leaving the palace. It doesn't seem like they are leaving. I am afraid that they will die in the city." Should he be deported?"

Song Huizong stood up from the wicker chair and said: "It's just a few barbarian envoys, let them go! But send someone to observe secretly, and if there is any abnormality, take immediate measures!"

"I obey the order!" Gao Qiu said.

After Zhao Ji gave the order, his eyes turned to a guqin on the Zhiyin Pavilion.

He stretched out his hand and flicked it a few times, then sighed.

After listening to it, Gao Qiu immediately understood that this was a piece that Master Li of Yichun Academy often played.

"Your Majesty, the secret passage from Wende Palace to Miss Li's room in Yichun Court has been repaired. I will be able to go with the Emperor to meet Miss Li in the next few days." Gao Qiu walked up to the Zhiyin Pavilion and said to Song Huizong.

"My beloved, I'm interested. I've been very tired these days, and I really want to spend some time with Miss Li! However, please don't make this matter public! It's good for you and me to know!" Song Huizong said.

"Wei Chen understands!" Gao Qiu said.

"What? The emperor wants to go to the secret passage to see Master Li!?" Zhao Xuanling shouted in the palace.

"Oh, princess, please keep your voice down! I heard it accidentally when I was passing by Yanfu Palace!" Du Juan quickly stepped forward and covered Zhao Xuanling's mouth.

"Okay! He went to see that brothel girl! I'll go find him right now!" Zhao Xuanling said and was about to go out.

"Princess, you must not do this!" Du Juan hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Zhao Xuanling and said, "It's useless for you to go now! There is no proof and no evidence. Emperor Long Yan is furious and wants to punish you for copying the 'Taizu's Instructions'!"

Zhao Xuanling thought for a moment and then said: "The emperor went to have a private meeting with a brothel girl. He should copy the 'Taizu's teachings'! You have found two young eunuchs to keep an eye on the emperor brother and that dead Gao Qiu these days. I will do it for them." Catch him on the spot!"

"Princess, this is not good..." Du Juan whispered.

"Go if you are told. If anything happens, I will take the responsibility!" Zhao Xuanling gritted his teeth.

"Okay, Du Juan will go right now." Du Juan said and went out.

At this time, the Jin envoys in the palace posthouse were having a meeting in the room.

"Fourth Prince, it's time for us to return to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit!" Wanyan Honglie said to Wanyan Sheng who was standing beside him.

"I knew I would come back in vain when I came to Bianliang this time, but since I'm here, I might as well stay a few more days. Now you can send someone to investigate the city defense situation in Bianliang and the location of the residences of local officials and wealthy businessmen! "Wanyan Sheng said.

"The fourth prince is still wise! I will send someone to investigate!" Wanyan Honglie said.

"By the way, let's see if there is anything interesting happening recently. Let's go join in the fun!" Wanyan Sheng said.

"Recently, people in Bianliang are talking about something about the Cuju competition." Wanyan Honglie replied.

"Cuju competition? What is Cuju competition? Where can I watch it?" Wanyan Sheng asked.

"Cuju is a ball game with a long history in the south. There will be competitions to compete for the winner and loser, just like our horse racing competition. It is located in the west of Bianliang City." Wanyan Honglie replied.

"I like horse racing! Okay! Then let's join in the fun!" Wanyan Sheng said.

"Yes, Fourth Prince!" Wanyan Honglie said.

Wanyan Sheng walked to the window and looked at the bustling Bianliang City with its many pavilions and pavilions.

"Sooner or later, this place will be mine!" he thought to himself.