Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Betting on soccer?

Fang Zheng's face showed a look of disdain.

So, they're gambling dogs. How could this be considered a proper way to earn money?

"Your Highness, gambling is absolutely forbidden! You haven't seen those gambling dogs who bet on soccer, racking up debts and even selling their wives!" Fang Zheng said earnestly.

"You must never become addicted to it and ruin yourself! His Majesty would beat you to death if he found out."

Li Yuanzhao scoffed: "Of course not. Weren't the top scholar vouchers sold by both of us? Isn't gambling just a scam? I know what I'm doing."

"A few days ago, when I was passing through Zhengtong Ward in the capital, I heard about a master named Mr. Lu, who has deeply studied soccer! His knowledge is unfathomable! In the soccer matches organized by Banshan Soccer Field, he has guessed five out of five correctly!"

"I played a couple of small bets for fun and have already won two thousand taels of silver in a row!"

Fang Zheng was surprised: "That's not easy. There's actually such a miraculous person who can even predict the score? Did he bribe the players and manipulate the game?"

Li Yuanzhao shook his head: "No, I thought so too, so I specifically sent someone to Banshan Ward to inquire. There are no problems with any of the ten teams. Moreover, that master doesn't predict the score, he only guesses who will win or lose."

"Often, as soon as a match ends, he immediately predicts the winners and losers of the next two matches. He's right every time! And there were three matches where the teams were evenly matched. Isn't that amazing?"

"Hiss..." Fang Zheng gasped.

This is a bit strange. How deep is this person's research into soccer to have such accuracy?

"Interesting. How much does it cost to have him make a prediction? I'll play a couple of rounds too."

Li Yuanzhao waved his hand: "That's why people call him a master. He only makes predictions for others and never takes a single penny!"

"Moreover, he's like a dragon, rarely seen. He leaves immediately after giving the prediction and never stays. No one can find him, no matter how hard they try. He's extremely mysterious!"

Sounds quite mystical.

Fang Zheng curled his lips and said: "Since we can't find him, let's forget it. Your Highness, let's talk later. There's a letter from the West. Our fleet will be returning soon, and I need to make some arrangements."

"Okay, remember to find me if you want to bet on soccer!"

......

Dong! Dong! Dong!

A loud noise echoed in the East Suburb University dormitory building.

Dazhuang, who was fast asleep, was awakened by the knocking.

Looking at the banging door, he roared angrily: "Who the hell is it! I'm sleeping!"

As soon as he spoke, the knocking became even more violent.

The door frame even began to shake faintly, as if it wouldn't stop until the door was smashed.

"Foberle! Open the door quickly!!!"

Dazhuang abruptly threw off the blanket and went to open the door while cursing: "Are you crazy? It's a holiday today. Are you trying to summon my soul?"

The anxious Foberle appeared before him as soon as the door opened.

Without waiting for Dazhuang to speak, Foberle said urgently: "Quickly pack your things and come with me!"

"Are you okay? I want to sleep. It's a holiday today!"

Foberle jumped up and down anxiously: "Sleep my ass! This morning, I saw the Embroidered Uniform Guard taking a large group of missionaries to the garrison. I followed out of curiosity and heard that they were preparing to send people out to sea, and they want to take us along."

"Still sleeping! Pack your things and run away! Let's avoid the limelight and come out later."

Dazhuang was stunned, then smacked his lips: "Go home... To be honest, I kind of miss home..."

Hearing this, Foberle was furious and jumped up to give him a flick on the head, roaring: "Is your brain clamped by the door!"

"We bought a house in Taoyuan New City half a month ago and just paid the down payment with a loan! If we go out and come back, the house will be taken away and we'll still owe a debt. Have we been working for nothing all these years? Are you here as a coolie or to enjoy life!"

"That's right... the down payment was borrowed."

Dazhuang trembled and his eyes glazed over.

Thinking of the terrible consequences, he quickly turned around and went back to the house to pack his belongings.

Soon, he packed a bundle, picked up a mop handle, and carried it on his back.

"Let's go quickly, where are we going?"

"To Jin Country! I've contacted a merchant. We'll pretend to be Fika envoys when we get there, freeload for a while, and then come back."

"Damn, go abroad? Are you courting death? Besides, what identity will we use to go out?" Dazhuang was shocked.

"We can't stay in Da Jing for the time being. Master Fang won't let us go. And when we get to Jin Country, we'll be able to speak Da Jing language, so there's definitely no problem. If anyone asks about our identity, we'll give them some silver to bribe them and say that the documents were lost on the road and that we just came from visiting Da Jing.... After this period of time passes, we'll make up a story when we come back, and it'll be fine," Foberle explained quickly.

"I don't believe they'll send a ship just to send the two of us back!"

"You're really a genius!" Dazhuang gave a thumbs up, and the two ran downstairs side by side.

Just as they ran to the first floor, the two froze in place at the same time, as if falling into an ice cave.

Hundreds of Embroidered Uniform Guards in front of them held embroidered spring sabers, forming a semicircle around the staircase.

The leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guard sneered: "Have you two packed your things? Good, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is handling a case, come with us."

"......"

.....

Inside the Zhenfu Division, looking at Dazhuang and Foberle kneeling on the ground with ashen faces.

Fang Zheng smiled disdainfully, took a sip of tea, and said.

"I knew you were going to run. You even dared to follow the Embroidered Uniform Guard. How did you think your little bit of skill would work?"

"Alright, since you're all here, I'll be frank and say it directly, the time has come for the imperial court to rely on you!"

Foberle raised his head and said lifelessly: "Does Master Fang want us to go back to Fika by sea? We're not Embroidered Uniform Guards anymore... We were working well at Dongda, this is forcing our hand..."

"You are again now. The country is in need of people, so naturally there will be other arrangements for you. What, are you so unwilling?" Fang Zheng said indifferently.

"What's wrong with Fika? It's not hell. It's a good opportunity to go home and see, and it's not like you can't come back."

Dazhuang gave a forced smile: "Master Fang, we just like living in Da Jing, we've already adapted!"

"Life here is so good, even the pee is sweet...."

Foberle puffed out his chest and said proudly: "That's no lie! Ants come to eat after peeing... I even fainted from the sweetness when I went to Taoyuan County to eat last time."

Fang Zheng's brow kept twitching.

Isn't that diabetes? These two idiots really are....

"If you two are sick, go get treated quickly!"