The dock was resounding with gongs and drums, and Jiang Mountain was bustling with activity.
Dragon Boat racing, seemingly a sport in which everyone could participate, required careful selection of both shipbuilding and personnel if one aimed to claim victory in the competition. It was not a small expense.
Ordinary people, busy all year round, could only practice together temporarily a few days before the Dragon Boat Festival, never really standing a chance; they participated just for the excitement.
Therefore, the twelve Dragon Boats on the river all came from various major powers in Ezhou. Of course, forces from the court like the garrison would not join in.
As for Buddhist Tao, it was represented by disciples from secular escort agencies and merchant teams. Confucianism, on the other hand, was represented by a group of energetic scholars joining forces.
