Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

It turned out to be Liu Huiniang, a quiet and inactive girl.

Seeing her husband looking at her,

Liu Huiniang winked playfully.

Choi Soo-yi, the referee,

Looking at the lively scene on the playing court,

Naturally, I recalled the events of the previous dynasty.

She led a group of concubines and palace maids,

Galloping on horseback at Jinming Pond

Every time a goal was scored, countless people cheered.

The palace is still the same palace.

The stadium is still the same stadium.

But everything has changed, and all is lost.

Seeing her sullen expression, Zhao Yuan suddenly asked:

"The former dynasty's court women's polo team,"

How many team members are still alive?

Consort Cui said, "Three people escaped from the palace during the chaos and have disappeared."

The rest are still alive.

"And one of them remarried,"

She went to Huainan with her husband.

"Two more women married Ming Dynasty military officers,"

"I'm going to Hebei this spring to live with my husband."

Former concubines who could not find their maternal relatives

Zhao Yuan had been trying to arrange marriages for him.

She remarried to an unmarried or widowed military officer.

She has now remarried most of the time.

The remaining residents live together.

They supported themselves by textile and sewing.

Zhao Yuan said, "I plan to encourage more people to play polo."

"Go and gather the former women's polo team members."

"It's entirely voluntary; there's no need to force anyone."

“We will choose one day each month to play at the polo field in the north of the city.”

"You don't play for free; you get paid for it."

"As ordered!"

Cui Xiuyi cupped her hands in greeting.

Zhao Yuan added, "I plan to change the rules for the opening pitch."

"Each side selects one person to ride a horse across the field,"

"Victory is determined by archery,"

"The winner kicks off first."

Cui Xiuyi understood and said, "Your Highness wishes to promote the art of horseback riding and archery."

Zhao Yuan looked north:

"Destroy the Jin and Western Xia dynasties,"

"There will be more horses then."

"Children of wealthy families,"

"It would be best if everyone came to learn horseback archery."

After speaking for a while, Cui Xiuyi reminded her:

"Your Highness, please strike the third baton."

Zhao Yuan followed the explanation,

Switch to a different cue.

One shot,

The ball is still a long way from the nest.

Zhao Yuan curled his lip, thinking to himself:

This thing is so boring.

Suitable for retired middle-aged and elderly people.

Young people should still play polo.

If that doesn't work,

Playing football is also an option.

Perhaps, they could even host a Royal League.

In any case, we definitely meet the requirements for hosting a football league.

Both the Song and Ming dynasties had great football stars.

Invited to various cities to play exhibition matches

Never underestimate the imagination of the ancients when it comes to entertainment.

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The opening event at Chengbei Stadium

It's a showdown between two of Tokyo's biggest football clubs – Saiunsha vs. Ensha.

Not only did the emperor arrive,

Zhang Gen, the Duke of Gan, who was about to retire and return to his hometown, was also there.

Due to a lack of construction funds

Stadiums can only be built through investment.

A commercial area has been designated around the perimeter.

Investors of all sizes can own shops.

However, the ownership of the shop belongs to the royal family.

Investors automatically have a ten-year free usage right.

A new contract will need to be signed after ten years.

The original lessee has the right of first refusal to renew the lease.

This gameplay style is inherited from the Northern Song Dynasty.

The only difference is that the property rights are more clearly defined.

Chapter 352 Nationalization

The Northern Song Dynasty designated large entertainment venues such as Fanlou as...

All of them were nationalized.

Then they would subcontract the work to merchants to make money.

Since it belongs to the imperial court,

It's the emperor's again.

Anyway, it's unclear whose it is.

The current Ming Dynasty imperial family

It has been separated from the central government's finances.

The most insignificant industry,

Sold outright to private operation

Neither the royal family nor the government was allowed to interfere.

For example, Qingfenglou, Panlou, etc.

Industries that are relatively profitable and related to people's livelihoods

Partly state-owned, partly privately owned.

For example, Tokyo's coal industry,

The Ministry of Revenue was only responsible for collecting taxes.

They cannot directly interfere in the operation.

The Ministry of Works and Kaifeng Prefecture

Each retained one large state-run coal shop.

Furthermore, they have no authority to levy taxes related to coal.

The remaining coal shops,

All of them belong to private enterprises.

This allows state-owned and private enterprises to compete.

At the same time, we must guard against private enterprises driving up prices.

As for the royal family's external assets...

Only Fanlou, Genyue, Jinmingchi, and Chengbei Stadium remain.

Fanlou is available for rent.

The income belongs to the royal family.

The right to brew wine, however, was entrusted to the government.

The auction will no longer be conducted in conjunction with the operation rights of Fanlou.

Genyue and Jinmingchi are partially open to the public.

They barely make enough from ticket sales to cover maintenance costs.

Admission is free during major holidays.

The North City Stadium is also available for rent from time to time.

The income also goes to the royal family.

This wretched place is right next to the Yellow River.

If Kaifeng encounters floods in the future,

The royal family is more proactive than anyone else in flood relief and rescue efforts.

Zhao Yuan and Zhang Gen both brought their wives to watch the game.

I was seated in the VIP section at the very front.

The mother and daughter were whispering to each other.

The father-in-law and son-in-law were discussing serious business.