Hey guys, let me tell you a story about ancient Chinese football. No, don't think of me as a history teacher, I'm a sports fan, and I'm interested in the story of football to the core. You heard it right, in ancient China, there was a kind of football called Keju, and its development trajectory is closely related to the rise and fall of the nation. It's like a football version of "Dream of Red Mansions", full of drama and mixed joy and tragedy.
First of all, we have to thank China for Keju, because it is the ancestor of football. Imagine that people in ancient times used solid balls made of animal skins to fight for possession on the battlefield, which is even more exciting than modern football. Of course, football is not only for the game, but also for the purpose of training. During the Han and Tang dynasties, Keju was part of military training, and players had to learn not only to play football, but also to learn to fight, which was really full of masculinity.
However, over time, the rules of Kemari have also changed. Just like the characters in historical dramas, it gradually changed from fighting battles in the Han and Tang dynasties to technical performances in the Song Dynasty. Well, yes, you heard it right, it's that it went from a "I'm going to knock you out" confrontation to a "I'm going to kick the ball in" technique. The change is not only a change in the rules of football, but also a change in the national spirit.
Think about it, when Keju becomes more about skill than confrontation, isn't it a bit like a person becoming "gentle"? Yes, it's like a "gentle" person who has lost the pride and ambition of the year and has become a little weak. This may be an allegory of ancient Chinese football, warning us that the rise and fall of a nation is closely related to the inheritance of traditional culture.
Some people may say, isn't football just a sporting activity? How can it be related to the rise and fall of a nation? However, when you look at the ancient history of Kemari, you will realize that football is not just a game, but also a symbol of national heritage. It has witnessed the glory of ancient China, but also carried the sinking of ancient China.
Okay, with that said, I'd like to hear what you guys think about the story. Kemari is an ancient football sport, what does its development trajectory represent? Is it the prosperity of the nation, or the decline of the nation? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area, let's ** this thought-provoking topic together.