"Fa Sheng, if you want to learn the "Zuo Forgetting Sutra", you can naturally do it. With your talent, you should have met the requirements for learning the "Zuo Wang Sutra". It's a pity that you can't teach it as a teacher."
Lu Fan sighed and continued: "Although I have read the "Zuo Wang Sutra", without the scriptures, there is no way to teach it. The reason why "Zuo Wang Sutra" is called "Zuo Wang Sutra" is because when practicing, , to stop delusional thoughts, and at the same time to observe the correct principles, which means to be able to imprint the Tao with the heart and imprint the heart with the Tao while having no thoughts or thoughts."
"In the "Zhaowang Sutra", the main thing is the "Zhaowang Picture", which is the posture of the human body in meditation. At that time, my teacher wanted to copy it. Unfortunately, it didn't look like it no matter how I drew it. In order to copy it, it is said that it must be practiced. This "Zuo Forgetting Sutra" is only possible, but unfortunately the master didn't master it either, so he had to give up in the end." Speaking of this, Lu Fan looked at Chen Fan, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident, it's not that the master didn't want to teach, it was the master who It can’t be taught, so if you want to learn, you have to find another way.
"Thank you, Master, for informing me. It is said that in this Go competition in the capital, the "Zuo Wang Sutra" will be presented as a reward for the winner. Is it true or not?"
"It's true. However, this "Zuowang Sutra" is not an authentic work. It was copied by Liu Hui, a contemporary first-class master. It will be awarded to the first place in the competition who is under the age of twenty. You still have a chance to be a disciple of the law. of."
"Isn't it awarded to the first place?" Chen Fan suddenly became more confident. If it was awarded to the first place under the age of twenty, then he still has hope.
"No, the younger you have to be when practicing the "Zuowang Sutra", the better. And not everyone can practice it. It is said that if your chess skills reach the fourth level, you will meet the conditions for opening the upper Dantian, but not everyone can To open the upper Dantian, it also depends on the opportunity. You must reach the fourth level before the age of twenty and practice sitting posture to be successful."
"Master, you just said that after sitting in the photo, you can reach the deep state and enter the trance. So, can you practice the "Zuo Forgetting Sutra" to the state of trance?" Chen Fan remembered that his father told him that the "Zuo Forgetting Sutra" can only be practiced while sitting. Zhao Jing, now the master is a fourth-grade master after all, and he must know more than his father. I can take this opportunity to ask him clearly.
"No, the "Zuo Forgetting Sutra" is only the first volume of chess training. This chess training to cultivate the spirit is said to be composed of three volumes, namely "Zuo Wang Sutra", "Heart Sutra" and "Shen Zhao Jing", which respectively correspond to sitting and forgetting. The three realms of illumination, tranquility and trance are combined into three volumes, called the Chess Sutra. The Zuowang Sutra can only be practiced to the realm of tranquility. To enter the tranquility, one must practice the Heart Sutra. And the Heart Sutra If you achieve great success, you can enter the trance, and the cultivation of trance requires the "Shen Zhao Jing"." After all, Lu Xian is a fourth-level chess master, and he has practiced the "Zuo Wang Sutra", so he knows a little about these things.
"Then Master, have you ever heard of anyone who has mastered all three volumes?"
"No, it is said that Liu Hui, the master of this level, has just entered Tongyou, but he is still far away from the great success of Tongyou. The key is the third volume of "Shen Zhao Jing", which was originally kept in the chess academy in Kyoto, but was later stolen and disappeared. , so now it’s difficult to practice all three volumes.”
Damn it, it was actually stolen. Chen Fan was furious after hearing this and cursed the thief secretly. If he wanted to learn all three volumes, he would have no way to do it. This "Qi Dao Jing" can increase mental power without consuming real energy. For Chen Fan, who has Cheng Ying, it is a tailor-made masterpiece. Unfortunately, it was stolen. Although the item does not belong to Chen Fan, Chen Fan Still sighing about being stolen.
"Master, has the thief been found?" If you know who stole it, it is always a clue. If you encounter it in the future, you might find it.
"No, the case happened in the previous dynasty, twenty years ago. At that time, Kyoto was in chaos. Xiao Baojuan, the unfaithful king, arbitrarily extorted money and killed ministers, causing many people to leave Kyoto. The "Shen Zhao Jing" was also stolen at that time. No one dared to report it for a long time after it was stolen, but they left the chess academy one after another. It was not until His Majesty invaded Kyoto and appointed Lu Yungong as the director of the chess academy in Kyoto that this matter was discovered."
It seems that it is difficult to investigate an old case. Let's try to read the first two volumes of "The Book of Chess" first. Fortunately, Chen Fan is not the kind of person who is too entangled. He immediately stopped looking for the "Shen Zhao Sutra" and asked: "Master, someone like me doesn't know how to learn the "Zuo Wang Sutra"?"
"Fasheng, for students of the chess academy who have reached the fourth level of chess, they will have the opportunity to study at the chess academy in Kyoto and practice the "Zuo Wang Sutra". If after practicing, your chess skills reach the second level, the chess academy will teach you "The Sutra of Zuo Wang". "Heart Sutra" opportunity, but you are lucky, there is a shortcut in front of you now." Lu Ban looked at Chen Fan, paused here deliberately, and looked at Chen Fan with a smile.
"Oh, please ask Master for advice."
"Is this the first shortcut? I don't need to say more. You should also know that Fasheng will win the first place under the age of twenty in the chess competition in Kyoto next summer. I am still very fond of you. Confidence. The second one is that you, Fasheng, will be rated as high as four as soon as possible. In order to cooperate with the chess competition, the Kyoto Chess Academy has added a chess quality test time. In addition to March and October in previous years, this year There is also an additional assessment in the twelfth lunar month, and the same goes for chess academies in various places. However, in order to rush to Kyoto to participate in the level 4 or above assessment, some are scheduled for November, and some are scheduled for December. Each county is different according to the distance. , the set time is inconsistent, our academy has set it in late November. Students who are recognized as having fifth-level chess skills in each chess academy can take the Kyoto fourth-level chess skill test. If they pass, they will be able to watch "Zuo Wang Sutra" "Opportunity."
There are many things going on in the twelfth lunar month. I wonder if October can come in time? He must first obtain the fifth-level qualification and then rush to Kyoto. His studies at the Taoist temple cannot be delayed. He has to learn "Tai Gong's Art of War" and there are many things to do.
At that moment, Chen Fan said: "Master, if you get the fifth rank in October, will it be able to catch up with the recognition of the fourth rank in the capital? We in Gusu will hold a chess match in December, as well as discussions between various colleges and Xuanmen talks. In the twelfth lunar month, You may not have time to go to Kyoto." Chen Fan thought about it and decided that it would be best to go in October. He is still busy making money in December, and New Year's Eve is a good time to sell goods.
"The recognition of Kyoto starts in late October, and our college starts the exam in early October. Each college has considered the issue of connecting the exam time with Kyoto. Our journey from Kyoto is only three or four days, so we will start the exam in early October. It's totally time to rush to Kyoto after the exam. However, Fa students, you are now facing a problem, that is, you have not recognized the grade. For the recognition of fifth grade, each college has unified regulations, that is, you must be sixth grade before you can register. And You must first be recognized as a ninth grader. The recognition time for each grade is three days. The first day is to select among the registered students. A three-game system is used to play against three different people. Those who win two games can Participate in the test on the second day. You have to play three sets in one day. Therefore, there are regulations on the time of placing in each set. The maximum thinking time cannot exceed half a stick of incense, and the maximum is five times. The rest of the time, the placing must be within thirty breaths, and there will be Someone will help keep track of the time; on the second day, there will be a game of chess with the students who have obtained the corresponding grades in the college. You can lose in this game, but it cannot exceed five goals; on the third day, it will be tested by the master of the college in person. This can be a game of chess. It can also be a policy question, where the master will give a pass or fail assessment based on the student's performance. If you win, you can sign up for a higher-level assessment before You hour on the day. If you lose, you will have to wait until next time to sign up. Assessment. Each grade certification time of the college is ten days. Within these ten days, only after obtaining the grade certification can you apply for the next step of certification. In other words, this time your certification in our college can only reach the fastest Seventh grade."
In this society, there are time regulations for determining grades. Chen Fan can understand this. Just like modern social exams, they also stipulate when to register and when to take the exam. It is impossible to hold the exam every day, but I understand, Chen Fan Fan Ye was still a little dizzy. He raised his head and looked at Lu Ban. His heart suddenly lit up. He smiled slightly and said, "Master, what can I do?"
"Haha, what did Fa Sheng think of?" Lu Yan did not answer, but asked instead. This is a test of Chen Fan's IQ. In other words, Chen Fan should be able to think of an answer to this question.
"Master just said that all colleges have considered the connection with Kyoto's exam time. That means that the grade test time in Kyoto and other colleges, as well as between colleges in various places, are not consistent. So are there two ways to solve it? One is that I In our academy and other non-Kyoto academies, after obtaining the fifth level, we go to Kyoto to take the fourth level test; another way is that I obtain the sixth to fourth level test at the Kyoto Chess Academy?"
"Yes, Fa Sheng is really smart. What I want to think about is that if you take the land route from Gusu to Jiankang, you need to pass through Lanling County. Fa Sheng can pass by Danyang, the county town of this county, which is the birthplace of His Majesty today. There is a large-scale academy called Dingsheng Academy, which is run by His Majesty’s tribe. The chess academy test there happens to be in mid-October. I have a close friend who is in the chess academy. Law students can visit and complete the six-year exam there. Level 1 and level 5 assessment, and then rush to Kyoto."
"Thank you, Master." Chen Fan saluted Lu Ban.
"Fasheng, I will be certified in October. Are you sure you will pass the fourth-grade certification? If it is in the twelfth lunar month, you can go directly to the capital after completing the sixth-grade and fifth-grade tests in the academy." Lu Fan thought for a while, Another possible solution was suggested.
"Thank you, Master. Whether you can pass the identification of the fourth grade, for now, it depends on your on-the-spot performance. Going to the capital in the twelfth lunar month is also a possibility, but I don't know when the Kyoto Chess Academy will conduct the test in the twelfth lunar month?" Chen Fan thought for a while, After all, I have never experienced grade recognition, so I can't say enough. I'd better check the schedule of the Kyoto Chess Academy first. If I go to Kyoto in the twelfth lunar month and can get back early, I can consider it.
"From the 11th to the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, ten days."
Although I haven’t heard of the time for the Xuanmen Talk on the 12th day of the twelfth lunar month in the county Go game, it should be at this time. If you rush to the capital, you will definitely miss these two activities, and the weather will be cold at that time, so maybe There will be some rain and snow on the road. It seems that we have to seize the time. If we can finish it in October, don't wait until the twelfth lunar month. After thinking about it, Chen Fan decided to go in October.
