Chapter 652: I Have Two Strategies to Defeat Liu Zheng

The Longyun Games.

From the very beginning, it had been constantly promoted.

If the Christmas Ceremony was to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Xie Tianyao, then the original intention of these Longyun Games was to welcome the return of Longyang Princess to Longyan, as well as the Princess's public selection of a husband.

With this bargaining chip, those paying attention naturally increased.

It was evident that Xie Tianyao also intended to help Xie Chan and make this grand event a lively one.

Therefore, despite the scolding and the resentment.

Jinghua still gave the green light in every aspect.

The masses were naturally very accommodating. After all, the Grassland Elite Cavalry surrounding the city had left many with lingering fears. The themes of "sports replacing war" and "love and peace" still won the support of many. And precisely because of this, many still harbored some gratitude toward Liu Zheng.

Patriotism is certainly important.

But the common people also knew that war was no good thing.

Compared to things like the dignity of Longyan or the prestige of the imperial family, many people were still more inclined toward living their lives in peace and stability.

After all, it was the first edition.

Liu Zheng had no experience, and was further limited by the truly restricted venue. He only designed a few events... First, naturally, was the running race; this was a typical competition of "faster." Running was further divided into long-distance and short-distance.

Second, was the Javelin; this should have been an event in the first Olympic Games in human history. The Olympic Games were originally a competition of military skills, and at that time, the javelin was an indispensable weapon on the battlefield.

Third, was Weightlifting. This needs no explanation: stronger.

Additionally, Liu Zheng added a few relatively simple events.

Swimming.

High Jump, higher!

Long Jump, further!

These were events that did not have very high requirements for the venue.

Finally, there was Archery.

Thus.

This first edition of the Longyun Games had a total of eleven events. 100-meter Sprint, 200-meter Sprint, 800-meter Middle-Long Distance Run, and the Marathon. Javelin, Shot Put, Weightlifting, Swimming, High Jump, Long Jump, Archery.

Simple, practical.

For some time now, Tie Mu and Mizuno Masashige had been training specifically for these events.

And it looked like the results were quite good.

So, seeing Liu Zheng's absent-minded appearance at this moment, the Prince of Yong was stomping his feet. Everyone in all of Longyan is waiting to see you make a fool of yourself! Do you know how low your odds are on the betting board?

It's outrageous!

It's outrageous!

Liu Zheng smiled slightly.

There were too many things on his mind...

But...

Is this thing something that can be won just by training?

Too naive.

You must know.

This is Longyan's home turf.

Ever since he first proposed the concept of the Longyun Games, he had already arranged for people to go out.

Hmm.

Calculating the time, it should be about right...

"Fast, fast, fast, faster, a little faster!"

In a forest on the outskirts of Jinghua.

A few people were running at extreme speed.

The speed was extremely fast!

By the time the people had already run past for a while, the leaves nearby seemed to only then feel it and began to sway along.

Mizuno Masashige's eyes lit up as he watched.

"Faster!"

"A little faster!"

"Good!"

Amidst the cheers of a group of people, these five arrived at the finish line almost simultaneously.

"General, it's faster again! Ten moments, ten moments!"

A servant rushed over to report.

Mizuno Masashige was incredibly excited and laughed loudly: "Hmph, competing in running? Who can compare to our Wa Ninja?"

The group of people also followed, full of confidence.

Because of their short stature and lower wind resistance, the Wa people indeed had a unique advantage in running.

Mizuno Masashige smiled faintly: "Just in running, there are four Gold Medals! Doesn't this mean we have already won half?"

The crowd cheered.

"Don't fall behind on the swimming side!"

"Yes, we have been training extra!"

"Still no movement from over there?"

"Nothing..."

Mizuno Masashige gave a cold laugh after hearing this.

Liu Zheng...

What do you have to compete with my group of Wa Samurai?

Outside Jinghua City.

Over at Tie Mucheng's side.

Although the main army had already withdrawn and was marching toward Liaodong, several hundred people had still been left behind.

At this moment.

This group of burly men, who were clearly much taller and larger than the Wa people, were gathered together, the atmosphere high, shouting and yelling.

Tie Mucheng and Zhebie also walked over with smiles.

A burly man was currently surrounded by everyone; in front of him sat a massive stone block! That stone block looked to be at least three or four hundred catties! An object of such weight was obviously a huge challenge even for him.

"Batu, go for it!"

"Lift it up!"

"You have no problem!"

The man called Batu laughed heartily, took a deep breath, placed his hands on the stone block, and exerted force suddenly.

This stone block was actually lifted up by him!

Instantly, the whole crowd cheered incessantly.

The applause was like thunder.

"Good!"

"This is stronger, no, this is the strongest!"

Tie Mucheng watched and nodded slightly.

He did not quite understand now...

Why this Liu Zheng wanted to render these Longyun Games like a war, to the point where even among the common people, there had already appeared quite a lot of high-spirited emotions regarding the state and the nation.

Under this kind of atmosphere, if Longyan really lost.

Then for Longyan, it would absolutely be a huge humiliation.

This kind of humiliation, twice in a row.

He feared that Liu Zheng would also find it very difficult to bear.

Could it be that he really had that much confidence?

But as far as the current situation went, it was clear that his own side was stronger.

Eastern Palace.

Crown Prince Xie Fang lay on the bed, expressionless.

Two enchanting beauties beside him were giving him a massage.

"Are you two not eating? Harder, give me more strength!"

Xie Fang roared irritably.

The two beauties were startled and hurriedly increased their strength.

"Get out, get out, get out, all of you get out of this Palace!"

Xie Fang's irritability was not without reason.

He had already been under house arrest for nearly a month!

He did not even dare to step out of the Eastern Palace's gate!

All of this was because of that bastard Liu Zheng!

Bastard!

And now, in the land of Liaodong, at the Longyun Games, Liu Zheng was still the protagonist of this Jinghua! Especially the defection of Prince of Qin Xie Zhao, which made Xie Fang feel as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly!

New Aristocracy?

Bah!

I spit on your New Aristocracy!

A bunch of traitors, a bunch of traitors!

"How is it, how is it, has anyone told this Palace how things are outside!"

Xie Fang asked irritably.

Liang Zheng and the others hurried in.

"Your Highness..."

Xie Fang glared at this group of useless people and said, "Speak!"

Liang Zheng said first, "Your Highness, we have carefully studied this Prefect Liu's Liaodong plan..."

"How is it?"

Xie Fang's eyes lit up.

"There is absolutely no possibility of success!"

The group said in unison.

Xie Fang was happy all of a sudden and jumped high: "Really?"

The group began to discuss this topic from various aspects. Things like the weather and climate, the human and cultural environment; in short, it was just, impossible!

Not only is it not feasible, but looking at the scale of Liu Zheng's investment this time, it might even drag Liangzhou down!

Hearing this, Xie Fang suddenly acted as if he had been injected with chicken blood.

Good!

He had another chance!

"What about the Longyun Games?"

He asked again.

Everyone's heart sank.

This question was indeed a bit thorny, because it concerned whether Longyang Princess would marry Liu Zheng! Naturally, they were unwilling to see this result in their hearts. But who let that Prefect Liu win the first round?

In other words...

He is now, basically, already a sure Imperial Son-in-law.

Even if he loses the Longyun Games, Xie Chan would still choose him in the third round!

Liang Zheng smiled slightly at this moment: "His Highness, actually we might not necessarily lose..."

"What?"

A group of people looked over in surprise.

Liang Zheng nodded and said: "His Highness, we can fully utilize this time difference. Everyone, think about it, after the Longyun Games, Liu Zheng is about to head to the land of Liaodong..."

He chuckled: "If the Longyun Games are lost, and the Economic Special Zone in the land of Liaodong falls through..."

"What would the Emperor think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up.

Lose!

We must not let him win!

A gloomy expression flashed in Xie Fang's eyes.

"His Highness, this subject has two plans that can defeat Liu Zheng!"

Liang Zheng laughed out loud.

"Speak!"