Chapter 912: Polo Armor
912. Polo armor
"Set up a double wall in the south of the court, place a board, open a hole under it, and add the net to the bag, you can win the bow, hit the net bag to win", that is to say, there are two goalposts on the south side of the court, a wooden board is placed in the middle, the wooden board digs a door hole, and a net bag is connected to the back of the hole, and the ball is considered to be won when the game is played into the door hole.
The polo rules of the Tang Dynasty are similar to the current football goal settings and winning rules, but what is more interesting is that the polo goal does not have a goalkeeper, and it is all dependent on the defender to gallop back and forth, and the horse holds the pole to intercept the ball, which is more difficult to defend.
The ball is only the size of a fist, it is wooden, the middle is hollowed out, the outside is painted with bright colors, Li Pojun placed the ball, turned the jade top horse head, and then galloped past, a bow, the club swung on the wooden ball, the wooden ball shot straight towards the door hole, and it looked like it was about to shoot into the door hole, suddenly, the horse's hooves swept by, Du He, this kid leaned over and swung the club, and the wooden ball was crooked, and then, the captain Chi Baoqing of the same team was not ambiguous, when the wooden ball was flying, the wrong horse rushed to the front of Yuwen Zen Master, Turned over and hit the ball steadily, and shot at the hole on Li Pojun's side, Li Pojun shouted and kicked the horse's belly, and the jade-topped horse rushed out and intercepted the ball in front of the hole.
Horses gallop back and forth, rushing constantly, often see the ball to the front, want to hit when the opponent is the wrong horse which tightly forces you, and its teammates are up to play, although everyone is the first time to team up to fight, but weekdays are very familiar, with extremely close, horse's hooves galloping, the club swishing to break the wind, not to mention how exciting.
Although it was approaching winter, the autumn wind was very cool, but everyone was sweating like rain until twilight fell.
"Haha, it's enjoyable, it's really enjoyable". Duhe, who loves to play polo, turned over and dismounted, rubbed his sore thighs, and laughed.
"It's really refreshing, there is a feeling of rushing to fight, this club is like a knife in my hand, the ball is the enemy's head, rush over and bang it, refreshing." Fang Yiai is also wielding a club.
Everyone was talking about it, unusually excited, although it was two tremors of tiredness, but the enthusiasm was undiminished. All the young generals are the sons of the nobles, the sons of daughters, in the past, they all watched the polo team play, followed the blood of others, and if they wanted to play, they were also small fights, and they played by themselves.
Li Pojun has never fought like this, he only felt hearty, his blood was boiling, and he looked at Cheng Chuliang and the bruises on Li Zhen's face, which was injured by mistake when swinging, it was himself, and he was also waved on his arm by Fang Yiai's pole, and he lost consciousness for a while, and it is estimated that he was also bruised and swollen.
Li Pojun waved his hand and said: "It's not early, you go back first, remember to find a doctor to take medicine where you are injured, don't bear to leave a dark injury."
Everyone dispersed according to their words, Li Pojun returned to the East Palace, untied his clothes and hissed a breath of cold air, damn, Fang Er, this kid is really ruthless, his whole arm is bruised and swollen, Xiao Qiu'er is so scared that she wants to cry.
But fortunately, Li Pojun is in the prime of life, so he called an imperial doctor to put some plasters, which should be healed soon, Li Pojun has medicine on his arms, and he is sitting in front of the desk shirtless, holding a pen and writing something.
Suddenly, I only heard Xiao Huangmen shouting, "The queen has arrived".
Li Pojun was startled, and was about to get up and dress, when he heard the sound of footsteps, and the eldest grandson Wujian had already hurriedly walked in. As soon as he came in and saw Li Pojun, he hurriedly said, "What's wrong with my son?" Why is it called the Imperial Doctor? ”
Li Pojun saw that his heart was hot, and he hurriedly pulled the old lady to sit down, "Don't worry, mother, the child just played a polo game and suffered some minor injuries, you see, it's just some bruises, the child is medicated, and he will be fine tomorrow." Li Pojun patted the arm of the medicine and said comfortingly, but he gritted his teeth and hissed, and scolded in his heart: Fang Er of the dog day, I will kill you if I catch Ming'er.
The eldest grandson Wujian saw that his eyes were red, and he shouted: "Playing polo? The man who swings on a horse, how can I play in such a dangerous way."
"Oh, mother, sit down, don't get excited, the tenth brother is about to be born, but don't move the fetus." Li Pojun was busy helping the eldest grandson Wujian to comfort him, the eldest grandson Wujian's stomach was already bulging, but he couldn't have a good one.
The eldest grandson Wujian also smiled when he saw it, picked up the clothes next to him and put them on for Li Pojun, "It's late autumn, be careful of catching a cold." After that, he stroked his stomach and smiled: "Just your sweet mouth, you haven't been born yet, how do you know that you are your younger brother." The traditional idea is patriarchal, more sons and more blessings, especially for the royal family, the eldest grandson Wujian naturally wants to have a son, and he is also happy to hear Li Pojun's words.
Li Pojun smiled when he heard this, and secretly thought: I naturally know that it is a younger brother, the little slave Li Zhi, the famous Tang Gaozong, how can I not know.
Li Pojun still admires Li Zhi very much, and aside from Wu Meiniang's little things, Li Zhi's talent is also top among the emperors of all dynasties, destroying the Western Turks, destroying Baekje, and Goguryeo, and his martial arts are outstanding. Political, cultural and economic development has also been vigorously developed, during the reign of the Tang Dynasty territory is the largest, from the Korean Peninsula in the east, the Aral Sea in the west, Lake Baikal in the north, and Hengshan in Vietnam in the south. According to the days, Xiao Li Zhi should be born soon, and Li Pojun couldn't help but feel a little excited.
The eldest grandson raised his eyebrows, and picked up what Li Pojun wrote on the desk, "What is this painting of my son?" Knee and elbow pads? What is it? ”
Li Pojun smiled, touched his injured arm and said: "The child played polo for a day today, and found that polo is too easy to get injured, which hurts his face at least and hurts his muscles and bones. The child wanted to make some protective gear, but to a large extent avoid injury, just like armor."
The eldest grandson nodded and said directly: "This is a good thing, it is indeed much safer to have this." After that, he raised his eyebrows and said: "If this protective gear is only sewn with silk cloth and thick paper, my mother can do it."
Li Pojun listened to the Great Khan and asked the dignified queen to do these things, how unbelievable it was, Li Pojun shook his head and said: "This doesn't have to trouble my mother, if my mother does it, I have to do it alone, and I can't mass produce it." The child is thinking, don't all this polo like to play, this protective gear must have a market, the child wants to let Li Zheng get a shop, specializing in making protective gear, hehe, you can make some pocket money."