Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

Historically, if a sport wanted people to accept it quickly, it had to be simple.

Football is such a sport, just kick the ball into the opponent's goal and that's it.

Even people who are illiterate can understand this rule!

In addition, it is highly confrontational and everyone can understand it, so it doesn’t matter whether it becomes popular or not.

Gao Yao is the only one among Gao Yao who doesn't play football. It's not because he doesn't love it, but because he plays like a tortoise.

In a game that is destined to be won, Gao Yao will certainly not go up to kill the scenery.

In contrast, Lei Luo is the most talented among the Gao Yao brothers and loves to play football. When he was in Causeway Bay, Lei Luo was autistic because Lei Guantai was able to play football.

Even so, it did not delay Lei Luo's love for football.

For this reason, when he had money in his pocket, he often booked room 517 of the White House Hotel in Wan Chai to fight with people from all walks of life.

"I want brother."

Although it is only a year later, there are not many people who can be called Gaoyao like this, and Lei Luo is certainly one of them.

His voice was neither too loud nor too quiet, but just enough for the people around Gao Yao to hear.

"King Lee is a Hakka."

Lei Luo pointed diagonally across the street: "Everyone over there is the Hakka gang."

Not only the Hakka Gang, but also the Guangfu Gang, Ningbo Gang, etc.

Most of the prominent figures in Hong Kong Island have come to watch the football match, including many of the upper echelons of foreigners.

Gao Yao smiled slightly: "The football champion is really a great star."

"Then it must be exposed to the sun."

Lei Luo said excitedly: "Brother Yao, in the seventh Far Eastern Games that year, the ball king led the team all the way to the finals. In the showdown with the Philippines, he even performed a hat trick and won the championship with a 5-1 disparity."

Not to mention, the football team during the Republic of China era was definitely the only one in Asia, not to mention being invincible all over the world.

The little Japanese football team, which was already among the top powers at the time, had to flee after encountering the national team of the Republic of China.

Lei Luo is indeed a senior fan and knows Li Huitang's situation very well. He said with great joy: "Due to insufficient funds for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the national team, led by King Li, launched a tour of exhibition games in Asia to raise travel expenses. 27 games. During the competition, the national team won 23 games, drew 4 games without losing, and scored a total of 113 goals, which is an average of 4 goals per game."

Lei Luo waved his right arm: "It really shows the prestige of our country."

"More than that."

Perhaps Lei Luo's words were too passionate and directly infected the group of people around Gao Yao.

They all chimed in: "Everyone was talking about how they could reach the Olympic finals this time."

"Hands from riding horses stink."

“The first game was against the British team.”

At that time, the football team of the Republic of China was known as the national team. In fact, all the Chinese players starting from Li Huitang were amateur players...

They got together because of their hobbies, and then joined a voluntary football team organized by the people. For example, Li Huitang was in the Nanhua Football Team on Hong Kong Island at the time.

When he was there, he directly promoted the South China Football Team into the First Division, and since 1924, he has monopolized the championship of every First Division with undisputed strength...

You must know that before this, all the championships on Hong Kong Island were taken away by foreigners, and there was no chance for Chinese players to perform.

But no matter what, they are amateurs.

Baifanyu slapped his thigh: "At that time, all the newspapers said that the ghost guy would win easily."

“It’ll be over at halftime.”

Cuju originated in the East and was later introduced to the West.

After modern times, due to various reasons, football became popular in the West, and they adopted the club situation to train players.

There are also various leagues and business rewards.

The training and professionalism of its players are much higher than those of Eastern players who play football for fun.

Especially the players from Daying are extremely talented.

"And guess what?"

Gao Yao smiled and said, "I'm just asking Taishan to clear up my doubts."

Seeing someone be so respectful makes Baifanyu feel much better. He thinks that men always have to socialize, so it is not a big deal to bring a lover out.

The most important thing is to know how to go home.

He immediately said: "It was 0-0 at halftime."

Gao Yao raised his thumb and said, "My Chinese athletes are really amazing."

He thought to himself that this was also evil. In the current environment of the Republic of China, Chinese athletes like us could be undefeated, and we could compete with ghost guys on the court.

Sometimes it’s not like you can’t win a championship.

Why won’t it work in the next life?
No wonder those betting websites in later generations were not very willing to open odds for Eastern teams...

"That is."

Lei Luo started to answer, and he said happily: "At that time, the eight players Bao Jiaping, Li Tiansheng, Tan Jiangbai, Huang Jiliang, Cao Guicheng, Feng Jingxiang, Li Huitang, and Ye Beihua were as fierce as tiger boys on the court."

"Especially Li Huitang, he was called the King of Football after the game."

Yao Yao, it turns out that Li Huitang was named the world champion at the Berlin Olympics.
"Wonderful, really wonderful."

"What's even more exciting is that these eight people from Li Huitang are all members of the Nanhua football team."

"And, all of them are Chinese."

Speaking of this, a group of people's chests stood out.

At that time, the football team was dominated by foreigners. Even if Chinese players were admitted, they would definitely be supplementary.

Later, the Nanhua Football Team and others began to be established, specifically recruiting Chinese players to compete with foreigners on the court.

Anyway, in this part of Asia, all the people who fought were completely disarmed.

Why do you admire Li Huitang?

Why do you like watching football?

Because at that time, these people represented the Chinese and won one victory after another on the court.

It's really exciting!
"it is good!"

The football field suddenly burst into cheers, and many people stood up and waved their fists.
"Ball King!"

Even Baifanyu, Lei Luo, Yao Mu and others around Gao Yao couldn't help but wave their fists: "King of the ball!"

Gao Yao nodded secretly in his heart. Because of the Tatars, modern times have been in ruins for hundreds of years.

No one is willing to do this.

He thought to himself that everyone hopes to be able to hold their chests high and be a good person, instead of being really regarded as inferior by foreigners and having to be subservient to foreigners.

Both teams enter the field.

Although Gao Yao didn't know Li Huitang, judging from the organization, he thought he should be the first middle-aged man to lead the team into the field.

Gao Yao saw that Li Huitang was tall, full of heaven and square, and strong in spirit, so he praised: "I am so strong, I am a Chinese athlete."

Bai Fanyu came over and said: "Xian son-in-law, I heard that King Li will prepare to lead the team to a tour after finishing this game."

Isn't that the same as in 36?
A calm smile appeared on Gao Yao's face, and it was exactly what he had guessed.

The tour is really all about raising money.

The Nationalist Government is currently unable to make ends meet, and even the army's military salaries may not be allocated in time. How can it still take care of the teams participating in the Olympics?
They all rely on self-reliance and hard work.

Gao Yao asked: "Taishan wants to sponsor?"

"Money is a trivial matter. The important thing is that my sponsorship is of no use."

Although Baifanyu is usually careless, in fact, when this guy is really doing things, he is very witty.

"Of course it's you."

Baifanyu said: "Since you have taken the lead in sponsoring Olympic materials, I think you must sponsor your country's Olympic team?"

People on the side looked at Gao Yao.

These people are the backbone of the Chaozhou Gang, so they naturally know what Gao wants to do about manufacturing in Hong Kong and then donating it to the London Olympics.

It is said that the president will give a generous 10 pounds for this purpose.

10 pounds...

Such a terrifying number is enough to make people suffocate.Gao Yao laughed: "If you are willing to accept it, my son-in-law will naturally be willing to do it."

"Of course I would."

Bai Fanyu slapped his thigh and said: "The Communist Party is so stupid that they not only refuse to give money to people to participate in the Olympics, but also ask the football team to go on tour to raise money."

"Damn it."

"In the past, every time the football team earned money, it had to be distributed to other teams, and there were still people who took advantage of it."

"The energy spent in advance is wasted."

Lei Luo and others nodded: "If King Li and the others can recharge their batteries and conduct targeted training, their results may be able to improve a lot."

"Yes."

Baifanyu was quite emotional: "The world champion is already middle-aged, and this is his last world-wide game."

"Hang up your boots and retire, hang up your boots and retire, but then you have to go on tour."

He shook his head: "This guy is crazy for saving the country through sports."

During the war of aggression against China, Li Huitang was still actively involved in promoting football activities. He also began the process of "sporting to save the country" in the rear area, touring the country for exhibition matches and charity matches, raising funds to rescue war orphans and supporting refugees, and raised money for the Anti-Japanese War with Saida 138. field.

Gao Yao thought to himself, after such a calculation, it must be rounded off.

He followed Sa Ran, saying that money is a small matter, the most important thing is that athletes can compete with ghost guys in the world, so as to show the prestige of our country.

"drop!"

A sharp whistle.

Everyone suddenly looked serious: "The game has begun."

"Sure enough, it was the ball king who kicked off the ball."

"nice shot!"

Football is the number one sport in Hong Kong and is suitable for all ages. To be honest, its popularity far exceeds that of the Jockey Club.

It’s just that the current football in Hong Kong Island has no government recognition. It is all done voluntarily by the people, all for fun and without any major interests.

To be honest, it is very rare to achieve such results as today.

Gao Yao's thoughts turned to him. The main organization currently promoting football in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Island Football Association, which was established in 1908.

Oh no, it has now been renamed the Football Association.

Although it bears the name of the Federation, it is actually all voluntary, and its operations rely on private fundraising.

Development is really difficult.

Gao must understand that a career cannot rely solely on faith and interest.

Let’s not talk about the distance, just talk about the present. Why is the Dog Party losing ground?

Let’s just talk about military pay. The phenomenon of the Dog Party’s army eating empty pay and drinking ice blood is very serious. The soldiers are called smelly old nine. They don’t even have enough to eat, and they are beaten up and down.

On the other hand, things are different on the other side. They have adequate wages and land, and their morale is roaring.

Gao Yao looked at the players playing on the field and couldn't stop eating just because he was interested. He almost had an idea.

As soon as the game started, the entire scene was in a state of carnival.

Today is Li Huitang’s final match. All those who came to compete are old comrades, and everyone is fighting with all their strength.

We must let the old man hang up his boots and retire with a bang.

Therefore, this football game is really about chasing each other, competing for the first place, and fighting against each other.

Gao Yao applauded from time to time: "Wonderful, indeed wonderful."

"I want brother."

Lei Luo saw that Gao Yao seemed to be very fond of football, so he took the time to say: "Jian Laoba discussed with me and wanted to create a football team."

Jian Laoba was a younger boy whom Lei Luo met after he was promoted to detective. Although he was young, he was well-informed. Every time he went to Room 517 to chat, the group of people who could talk nodded frequently.

"Then do it."

Gao Yao smiled and said: "Guantai will be back soon, and you can still play football by then."

Lei Luo's face turned green. He likes to play football. The key is that he likes to win, not lose.

For the sake of being a detective, others will let themselves score a few goals when playing football inside.

This brat Guantai is different. He doesn't recognize his relatives when he gets on the court. Playing with him is easy to become autistic.

Lei Luo laughed dryly: "Guantai is coming back? Third Aunt and the others should be relieved."

"Already decided?"

Lei Luo nodded quickly: "Yes, when he comes back, I will ask a group of people to have fun."

"Boss, do you want to come together?"

"We are ready to play the first game at the Causeway Bay Football Stadium, which will be considered established."

"Okay."

Yao Mu knew that Lei Luo was close to Gao Yao, so he said cheerfully: "I can't kick anymore, I will be the referee."

"The boss will definitely end up killing everyone."

Lei Luo complimented, and then said to Gao Yao Qiqi Aiai: "Brother Yao, I would like to ask you to sponsor a venue."

He is drinking from the northwest wind in Chai Wan now. Daily happiness is enough, but don't even think about making large investments.

"I have to go to the clubhouse to find Secretary Liu and ask her if the land at Deep Water Bay can be cut off to build a stadium."

Gao Yao has little interest in this kind of single football team.

Today, Mr. Gao has become accustomed to being in a high position and likes to look at things from an overall perspective, just like the development of Hong Kong Island.

What Mr. Gao wants is all-round development, not a single standard.

"Thank you brother."

Lei Luo was overjoyed, and felt really at ease this time.

It seems that Brother Yao still regards himself as one of his own.

"Sir Yao."

Among this group of people, Yao Mu is the most outstanding, and Gao Yao has great expectations for him, so he will not be left out in the cold.

Then he asked: "Zhuang Shiton has arrived in Hong Kong?"

Yao Mu felt warm in his heart, it turned out that the president still remembered this,

Immediately he said quickly: "Yes, in advance, I have already reported to Sir Zhuang."

"Sir Zhuang is a person who does as the Romans do."

Gao Yao had a smile on his face. By doing as the Romans do, he meant being willing to take advantage.

Hey, let's not talk about this. At that time, not all the ghost guys who were transferred to Hong Kong Island or worked as civil servants in Hong Kong Island were really greedy.

It is always under the guidance of those seniors that one can gradually adapt to the environment.

Zhuang Shidun dared to take advantage of Yao Mu when he first arrived, which shows that this guy is not only greedy but also knowledgeable.

"Snatch the buns on May 5th."

"You invite him to attend the ceremony together."

Lu Dachao was very lucky, and the auspicious date was directly predicted on the first day of April.

Yao Mu responded: "It's clear, President, I will definitely take Sir Zhuang there that day."

Gao Yao nodded slightly: "People on errands can't sit in the office all day long. They still have to go out and walk around more."

“This way we can clearly understand who we need to rely on.”

"I have an appointment with Brother Yi to play golf in Fanling in two days. You will be ready to go then."

While he was talking, Li Huitang hit a shooting star and the ball hit the goal with a bang.

The crowd cheered loudly: "Good shot!"

Gao Yao also applauded. If Li Huitang can still perform like this in middle age, it seems that his professional influence will last for at least ten years.

Not bad! (End of chapter)