Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1995: The Feast of All Countries!

Time flew by, and soon the air over the capital was popping with the explosions of hundreds of thousands of fireworks.

Dazzling light engulfed the capital, turning night into day.

Amidst thunderous cheers, the grandiose feast of all countries finally began.

In his imperial robe, Wang Chong stood outside his estate and looked up at the night sky.

A gentle breeze ruffled his hair and robes, but his mind was at peace.

The Imperial Court had issued the schedule. According to the plan, the opening of the feast of all countries would be divided into three days. On the first day, a majestic military parade would be held involving two-hundred-thousand-some soldiers, the Imperial Army included. In neat formation, they would start their march down Azure Dragon Street, pass the Imperial Palace, and march all the way to Vermillion Bird Street.

The Sage Emperor would appear at the gates of the Imperial City to personally inspect the troops.

On the second day, the Imperial Court would hold a cuju competition with all the other countries. This was a competition which everyone could enter, not just the members of the court.

(TN: Cuju was an ancient Chinese football sport that involved kicking a ball into a net. Teams consisted of 12-16 people. Originating in the Han Dynasty, it grew popular amongst both the court and the people, and it was also very popular during the Tang Dynasty.)

The only requirement was that they needed to organize into a cuju team.

Wang Chong had learned that one hundred and sixty cuju teams had already been organized in the capital. All the common people of the capital were focused on this event, and it was certain to be a grand and unprecedented affair.

On the third day, the capital's curfew was to be removed. Everyone was allowed to celebrate for the entire day, and there would be all kinds of fireworks shows that would last from nightfall to daybreak, with all sorts of foods and drinks available. Judging by past events, at least seven hundred thousand inhabitants of the capital would take part, partying u

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