In the past, there was only one ragged shepherd man in Guangyue Ridge. Occasionally, pedestrians would pass by the dilapidated and bleak Guangyue Ridge. They would all be somewhat confused: Looking at those old sheep that were so thin that they were almost dying, what on earth was this man doing? No one has ever known that he can survive in this barren mountain and wilderness until now. Most of the people traveling from here are not from wealthy families. They are all men who work hard to make a living, so naturally they have no time to meddle in other people's business.
However, many travelers who have recently cleared the Yueling corridor have noticed something strange in this barren mountain. The top of the mountain seemed to have been cut off by a sword. Five small peaks piercing the clouds appeared unprovoked. They were majestic, as if God was angry and threw five green swords downwards. They were rugged and weird, especially. And there are gradually clouds and mist appearing on the top of the mountain.
Some even wanted to get closer to the mountain col to take a closer look, but the man tried his best to push back and cursed him before he went on his way; during this period, there were even a few charlatans who saw that their eyesight was not that good, holding the swords and weapons on their waists, trying to show off their power, but they They were all kicked far away by the shepherd man. They picked up the fallen weapons and walked away without daring to stay even half a step.
There is no wall in the world, and this rare thing has spread to Chiduna'an, which is not far away. Even many officials in the court know about it and often talk about it, but they still don't know who it is. handwriting. After going back and forth, even Lao Xiang Wenqu of the Shang Qi Dynasty heard about this, so he went to the palace to meet the saint in person today.
"Xun Aiqing, if I tell you, your mind is indeed too refined. In addition to reviewing memorials like the snowy sea of Tian Nanhai and Beihai every day, you should also put your mind appropriately, go out to see the mountains and rivers near the capital, and write two calligraphy paintings. That's fine. Nowadays, the style of writing is prevalent in Shangqi Taiping. Aiqing is too old, so why bother to work on such trivial matters all day long." When Xun Wenqu entered the imperial study, the Shangqi emperor was standing in a white robe. In the middle of the study, he looked at the several calligraphy and paintings hanging in the study, and placed his hands on the royal table, about to copy them.
The Emperor of Shang Qi was particularly fond of literati, especially those with outstanding poetry or calligraphy, as well as those with great talent in painting. He often invited these world-famous literary figures to the palace, or even to the royal villa, to spend time with him. People in the literary world who appreciate it very much talk about poems, songs, and even their experiences of visiting famous places all over the world. It has to be said that this emperor of Qi Dynasty was wise and wise, and his ability in calligraphy and prose was excellent. Even if he sat and discussed Taoism with those important scholars from all over the literary world, his literary skills may not be too shallow. Indeed, Some scholars were surprised.
When Xun Wenqu heard this, he didn't say much. He just ordered a few eunuchs around him to move the jade chessboard to the side. Then he smiled and said, "Old minister, I'm not here to spoil your majesty's interest. I'm a junior in the family." "My chess skills are indeed too weak, and I can't even reach the point where I can enter the palace, so I feel a little depressed and think about discussing two games with His Majesty. What I just mentioned about the incident in Guangyue Ridge is just a casual mention."
When the Emperor Qi heard this, he became really interested. He quickly called several eunuchs to bring two futons and add a furnace of good incense. Naturally, there must be no missing tea and fruits. Putting his imperial brush on the jade pen mountain, he quickly grabbed Xun Wen and said, "Xun Wen, Prime Minister, you have to hide your words and tuck them away. If you said this when you came in, I would have thrown the pen aside long ago, and there would be no time to look at the paintings." thoughts."
Xun Wenqu's chess prowess was once commented by a chess expert, saying that no one in the world could win except ghosts and gods.
It is said that someone with such chess skills should often play against others, but Xun Wenqu rarely talks with others. Apart from the chess master, there are probably only two or three people who have really seen the old man's chess skills.
When the emperor of Qi was young, he often learned chess from the old prime minister. In just a few years, he was able to defeat countless famous players in chess. However, when the old emperor died and the new emperor came to the throne, Xun Wen's music became more and more unknown. It's just like today's game. If the emperor asks, the old minister will say to the former that now the monarch and his ministers are different, even if the old minister wants to fight with his majesty, it should not be too much.
But he never thought that today he would be out of character and take the initiative to talk to the current executioner, which really made the Emperor Qi overjoyed.
The chessboard was placed and the two sat opposite each other.
The emperor goes first with the black, and Xun Wenqu takes the white with the back.
But what makes the emperor puzzling is that Xun Wenqu's chess style has always been ruthless and outstanding, and he pays attention to leaving no moves at all. However, during this hand-to-hand discussion, the old prime minister changed his past chess style of exhaustive calculations and gave up a large area of the chessboard, except for the black stones. Except for the few remaining white stones in the formation, they all avoided its sharp edge.
The emperor was confused, but he knew that before the chess game was decided, he watched the chess without saying a word, and the person holding the chess piece was even more taboo about distracting words. Even the emperor of a country must have complete etiquette, so he calmed down and moved the white piece outside the formation. Kill most of them.
The Emperor did not expect that it was Xun Wenqu who spoke first, "Your Majesty is already very proficient in chess. Even if everyone in the literary world wants to defeat Your Majesty on the chessboard, it would be extremely difficult for him. But I don't know why Your Majesty doesn't go first." Kill all the Baizi in the encirclement, but only focus on the periphery."
The emperor was startled, then looked at the chessboard, pondered for a moment and said, "Xun Xiang, these white pieces can't escape at all. They are just like dead ashes and have no ability to revive. Why do you care?"
"What your Majesty said is true, but what if the chess piece is still alive after ten moves?" The old man picked up a white piece from the chess box and slowly dropped it on the chess board.
After ten moves, Black has lost the momentum, and White is the only one in the field.
Sure enough, just as Xun Wenqu said, after ten moves, the few white stones that looked like dead pieces were all connected and became the mainstay of the game.
Xun Wenqu put down his last piece, stood up and bowed, "I think your majesty has heard a lot about the secrets of Guangyueling. The one who can make the dead trees bloom in that place is the one who started the Ruxuan Rebellion ten years ago. Who else in the world can do it now?" You have such ability."
"Is it possible that what Prime Minister Xun said is..." The emperor frowned.
The great chaos that year almost caused the Qi Dynasty to fall apart. The aristocratic families gathered together and almost started an uprising at the foot of the imperial city. It also attracted many immortal practitioners. At one time, they were at war with each other. His death is even vaguely related to this chaos.
"Your Majesty, remember that the ashes of death can still rekindle. If you want to get rid of future troubles, you need to spread the ashes everywhere so that you can sit back and relax."
After saying that, Xun Wenqu bowed and retreated.
Only then did the Emperor realize that the old man's steps were extremely light, and there was no sign of an octogenarian at all. Instead, he was full of energy.
How could an old minister, the mainstay of the Three Kingdoms in the West, come to the palace just for a game of chess?
