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  Chapter 862 I just heard a joke

  The full name of the Football Association is the Football Association of England, which is the earliest official football management organization in the world.

   This is mainly because the birthplace of modern football is England.

   Those who can become the chairman of the FA are not ordinary people, either famous football players, or extremely prestigious nobles.

  For example, the later Prince William once served as the chairman of the Football Association.

   It's just that the current Prince William is still a kid of seven or eight years old.

  The current chairman of the Football Association, Earl Martin, also greeted Liu Qingshan and his party with a smile.

  The old earl was nearly sixty years old, and his oily hair was still combed meticulously. He was wearing a black tuxedo with a snow-white lining, showing a bit of extravagance.

  He behaved elegantly and looked amiable: "Oh, Mr. Mountain, welcome to your wonderful young man!"

  Liu Qingshan was wearing a neat Chinese stand-up collar, and he was full of vigor, especially the confident smile on his handsome face, which was not inferior to the veteran nobleman in front of him.

   "Earl Martin, I'm very glad to meet you. How can I let you greet me in person, I'm ashamed." Liu Qingshan also bowed to return the salute.

  The old earl let out a hearty laugh: "Mr. Mountain, I think those ladies in the hall are very happy to see you."

   Such a ball, of course, cannot do without those famous ladies.

  Especially the young and talented young man like Liu Qingshan, who is simply a killer for those ladies and noble ladies.

  In England's high society, it has always been very chaotic. It is very normal for noble ladies to have a lover or something, and it often even becomes a good talk after dinner.

  For example, the famous Princess Diana, on the one hand, donated her assets many times to help the poor, so she is deeply loved by the lower class.

   On the other hand, after the relationship with Charles was at odds, there were also several rumored lovers.

  It's a pity that Diana's fate was ill-fated, and most of her trusts were not human.

  Like one of her lovers, the equestrian coach James, his character is very low, and he brazenly betrayed Diana for money.

  Just for the high publishing fee, he published the book "The Concubine in Love", and shamelessly clamored: Give me 100,000 pounds, and I will tell you everything that happened.

   Guys like this can no longer be described as hateful.

  Liu Qingshan is not interested in appearing in the tabloids with those famous ladies or ladies, so he said with a smile: "Mr. Earl, I am more interested in football."

  Earl Martin raised his eyebrows: "I also like football."

  The two looked at each other and smiled, and then Liu Qingshan introduced Gao Lingfeng, Lao Cui, Jiaju, Huanzi, Amao and others who came together, and then walked into the hall.

  Although Liu Qingshan doesn't like this kind of occasion very much, it is still necessary for the singers under his banner to show their faces more.

  In the hall, the crystal chandelier is brightly lit, and the melodious music echoes. The men and women are either strolling on the dance floor, or sitting on the sofa and whispering, which outlines a high-society party scene.

  Liu Qingshan wrinkled his nose, he seemed to smell a sense of extravagance unique to this level.

  Earl Martin still attaches great importance to Liu Qingshan, he clapped his hands lightly: "Gentlemen and ladies, please allow me to introduce grandly, this is Mr. Mountain from China!"

  Polite and reserved applause rang out, I don't know whether it is for the Earl's face, or for Liu Qingshan.

  Liu Qingshan also bowed slightly: "I am very glad to meet you all. You can call my Chinese name Liu Qingshan."

   Afterwards, everyone returned to their original state and enjoyed themselves.

  It is still very difficult for a stranger, and a country bumpkin from a backward place like China, to mix into the noble circle.

  Of course, Liu Qingshan is not interested in this either.

   Several people also came up to say hello to Liu Qingshan. Among them was a middle-aged man in his fifties who caught Liu Qingshan's attention: Isn't this the famous Sir Alex Ferguson?

   This former player, who later coached Manchester United, had a brilliant record and was awarded a lower-level knighthood by the royal family.

  Being among the ranks of nobles because of football, this one is considered unique.

  Liu Qingshan asked Gao Lingfeng and Lao Cui to take care of themselves, and then he, accompanied by Earl Martin and Sir Ferguson, sat on the sofa together and started chatting.

  The topic of the three of them naturally revolved around football, so they had a very pleasant chat.

  After the heat was over, Martin finally introduced the topic: "Liu, I heard that you are very interested in football and want to acquire a team. I wonder if you are interested in developing with us?"

  Liu Qingshan smiled: "If you can invite Sir Alex Ferguson as a coach, then it will be absolutely fine."

  The three of them laughed together. Everyone knew that it was impossible for Ferguson to leave Manchester United, so this was just Liu Qingshan's joke.

   But it can still be revealed that he is obviously interested.

  Martin was determined: "Liu, do you need me to recommend it? I am very familiar with all levels of league teams."

  In England now, football clubs are divided into A, B, C, D, and the later Premier League has not yet been born.

   "I would like to hear more about it." Liu Qingshan is also more interested in acquiring an English team, after all, the football market here is relatively hot.

  Not only has a long history of inheritance, but also can radiate brand-new vitality. Even if you buy a team and put it away for a few years, when those local tyrants wave their money and start buying the team, they can make a lot of money by changing hands.

  Martin was clearly prepared, introduced several teams with a long history, and then changed the topic: "If you want to say that our team with the longest history in Great Britain, it must be the Notts County Club."

   This is true. The Notts County Club, founded in 1862, is the earliest club in existence, not one of them.

   It has a history of more than 100 years and is the oldest club in the world.

   It’s just this name, most fans may not have heard of it, because this team basically wandered around in the second and third divisions, and has long since withdrawn from the ranks of strong teams.

  However, Liu Qingshan has studied the team after preparing to buy the team, so it is still very clear.

  So knowingly asked about the current situation of this Notts County club, Martin of course said it nicely.

  He was entrusted by this club to be a lobbyist, so of course he wanted to speak well.

  Liu Qingshan smiled without saying a word, just listening quietly.

  After Martin finally couldn't boast anymore, Liu Qingshan said with a smile: "I just heard a joke two days ago."

   "It was said that Notts County Club played the FA Cup with Manchester United. The head coach told the players of Notts County Club not to exchange jerseys with Manchester United stars. Otherwise, the club has no money to buy them new jerseys."

   After finishing speaking, Liu Qingshan turned to Ferguson: "Sir, I wonder if this rumor is true?"

  Ferguson could only laugh a few times, and then gestured to Martin with his eyes: old guy, don't fool young people, they are clean.

  Martin's face is neither red nor white. If he is not thick-skinned, he will not be able to become a qualified nobleman, so he continued:

  "Although the team temporarily encounters some financial difficulties due to operational problems, for Mr. Liu, is the problem that can be solved with money still a problem?"

   It sounds comfortable to hear these words. It is estimated that ordinary young people will be overwhelmed immediately.

  Liu Qingshan knows well, of course he knows the current situation of Notts County Club:

  This club is not doing well, and it is currently heavily in debt, owed more than two million pounds.

  If it weren't for the donations from Nottingham's diehard fans, the club probably wouldn't be able to survive.

  But as Martin said, Liu Qingshan really doesn't care, what he likes is the team's signature.

   As for strength, it can be quickly improved by recharging.

  Liu Qingshan is quite satisfied with it, but he will not express his opinion so quickly.

  Although he couldn't bargain like buying vegetables in the vegetable market, Liu Qingshan didn't want to waste his money, and his money didn't come from the wind.

  But the two old foxes on the opposite side obviously guessed what Liu Qingshan was thinking. Ferguson said with a smile: "Mr. Liu, Nottingham needs a savior like you right now."

  Liu Qingshan finally understood: These two probably have been linked together long ago, just waiting for him to play.

   However, Liu Qingshan is also willing to do this kind of thing. Regardless of the team’s current price of cabbage, there will be a huge room for appreciation soon.

  The most important thing is that Liu Qingshan can use his detached vision and abundant financial resources to select players with potential. By then, the Notts County team will definitely be able to make the Notts County team a top giant.

  By that time, the starting price of the team will be above one billion.

  He was also curious, wondering how much a team is worth now, so he said with a smile: "Earl Martin, if I join the Notts County Club, what conditions do I need?"

  Martin was overjoyed: "One million pounds, for Mr. Mountain, this is not a problem at all."

  Is it so cheap?

  Liu Qingshan couldn't believe it. Thinking about the future generations, the purchase price of hundreds of millions or billions of dollars is so cheap that it is as cheap as grandma's house.

  Do you want to buy more?

  But he was not impulsive: "How to deal with the team's foreign debt?"

   "Well, of course, the successor of the club needs to bear the burden." Martin's smile was somewhat embarrassing, after all, it was more than three million pounds.

   Even the mid-range teams in the current League One are not worth the price, let alone a League Two team like Notts County?

   Sure enough, Liu Qingshan smiled and shook his head: "Count, I need time to think about it."

   Dealing with these nobles is troublesome, and you can't bargain with real swords and guns.

  Martin was entrusted by others. In fact, his bottom line is: as long as he finds someone who is willing to take over the club's debts, thank God.

  So he said quickly: "Of course, the funds for the acquisition of the club are mainly for the local government and used for urban construction."

   "At that time, I will negotiate with them to see if I can collect some symbolically, but the team's debt cannot be erased anyway."

  When Liu Qingshan heard it, he basically knew it: It seems that two million pounds can basically be won.

   At the moment, this is a lot of money.

  But with two million pounds, it is appropriate to buy the oldest football club in the world.

  The two sides reached a preliminary verbal agreement, so they were in a good mood. A waiter came over and poured red wine for the three of them, and the three were lightly touched together.

   So far, Liu Qingshan has obtained the ticket to enter England football.

   I don't know how big a storm he will cause in football?

  At this time, a waiter walked up to Earl Martin and whispered a few words, the earl signaled to Liu Qingshan, and then went out to greet him.

   It is certainly not ordinary people who can ask the earl to greet him in person.

  When the earl walked into the hall with a lady in an evening gown, the eyes of everyone in the hall were involuntarily drawn to him, and then warm applause followed.

  Liu Qingshan thought of Concubine Dai just now, but unexpectedly, she appeared in front of her eyes so soon.

   I have to say that Concubine Dai has a very unique temperament, with a bit of innocence in her elegance. She is less than thirty years old, which is the most mature season for a woman.

  With a charming smile on her face, she nodded slightly. At this moment, the other women in the hall were overshadowed.

  The concubine of the British Empire gave birth to two sons for Charles, and she was merciful and often did charity activities, so she had a very high reputation among the people.

  It's a pity that once Hou Men entered the deep sea, his prominent status was mistaken for life. His Royal Highness, the crown prince, didn't actually love his wife. It was just because the empire needed a princess, so he chose Diana.

  The two people's marriage was not happy. After a few years of marriage, they became inseparable. In 1992, they officially separated. In 1996, they were officially divorced. In 1997, Diana died in a car accident.

  A song "Candle in the Wind" made people who love Concubine Dai all over the world shed tears.

  And that Crown Prince, His Royal Highness, may also be cursed, whether he can inherit the throne in his lifetime is still uncertain.

  Because his mother, that old European grandmother, was so alive that the crown prince's hair turned gray, but it is still unknown whether he can survive his mother in the end.

  Perhaps Princess Diana's son, Prince William, will finally inherit the throne, right?

   After socializing, Concubine Dai came to Liu Qingshan under the guidance of Earl Martin.

  Liu Qingshan also smiled and bowed, while Earl Martin introduced: "This is Mr. Mountain from China."

   Concubine Diana's eyes instantly resembled the stars in the night sky: "Hello, Mr. Mountain, I heard MJ mention you, saying that you are a talented musician."

   Concubine Diana has an almost obsessive love for music, and has a very good relationship with Michael Jackson, and has also attended MJ's concert.

   On the day Diana died, MJ also canceled his concert.

   "You are too much." Liu Qingshan said politely with a smile, and his heart was also full of love and sighs for the princess in front of him.

   "Mr. Mountain, I really like listening to the last Mohican you played." Concubine Diana sat down on the opposite sofa and chatted about music:

   "My charitable foundation also conducted fundraising activities specifically for this purpose to help the aborigines improve their lives."

   "Thank you, it's my honor." This was a bit beyond Liu Qingshan's expectation.

  From Concubine Dai's eyes, Liu Qingshan really felt the light of kindness and benevolence.

   "Mr. Mountain, I don't know if I am lucky, can you please compose a song for me?" Concubine Dai at this moment is a bit like a little fan meeting an idol.

  Liu Qingshan blinked: What are you singing, singing Candle in the Wind?

  (end of this chapter)