Rebirth of the Great Power

Mu Yuan tidied up the pieces on the chessboard, set up the seats, and was about to grab the pieces to guess first, when Master Mu said, "I heard that you won the son-in-law in the north of the city today."

Mu Yuan thought for a while and replied: "I won seven games of chess today, I don't know if there is any of the sons-in-law that my father mentioned."

Master Mu was taken aback for a moment, and then he laughed: "If outsiders listen to your words, they should say that you are arrogant."

Mu Yuan smiled to himself, and said calmly: "My child only has Go in his eyes, and there is no one else."

"Why, don't you even have me as a father?" Master Mu asked with a straight face on purpose.

"Father is no one else." Mu Yuan said seriously and sincerely.

Master Mu stroked his beard and smiled, feeling quite relieved: "You are sweeter than before, kid. Since you can win seven games in a row, it means that your chess skills have improved a lot. It's been a long time since I've touched this nineteen-way patterned scale as a father. Let's give in to today's round."

"Okay." Mu Yuan nodded, while pushing the chess box containing white chess to Master Mu.

White's starting move is Xiao Fei Hang, which is an extremely powerful move against the astrological position, and there is no doubt about it at all times and in all over the world.

Mu Yuan responded with a big hand on the other side.If you follow the thinking and habits of modern chess players, you will prefer to use Xiaofei to defend the corner at this time, but ancient chess players rarely used it this way.This probably has something to do with the fact that modern chess players emphasize the ground, while ancient chess players emphasize the outside game.

During the month of playing chess in the chess building, Mu Yuan has gradually figured out the thinking of ancient chess players in playing chess. He has a strong view of the overall situation, but he ignores the competition for the corners a lot, and often finishes the layout stage very quickly. , mid-range battles are their forte.As for the official chess, none of the chess games played during this period can complete the official chess game.But Mu Yuan is not in a hurry. If there is no accident, he will probably spend the rest of his life in this era. There will always be a chance to meet a master, and there will always be a chance to appreciate the charm of high-level Go in this era.

After a few moves at the beginning, Mu Yuan has judged that Master Mu's level is probably at the top of the amateur 3rd dan, and among those who have played chess with him this month, he is already in the upper middle.Mu Yuan began to turn passive into active, guiding the opponent's thinking of playing chess, and played a guiding chess.

Master Mu became more and more frightened as he went down.Three years ago, he often played chess with Mu Yuan. At that time, Mu Yuan lost more than he won.Master Mu was also a chess fan when he was young, and he spent some time on it, but after all, his qualifications were limited, and he was mediocre in the end.As the so-called father and son connect hearts, Mu Yuan also likes Go as much as him or even more obsessed, but at the same time, like himself, he has limited or even lower aptitude.

But now the game of chess with Mu Yuan made him feel as if the opponent was a different person. The style of chess is dexterous and the thinking is quick. He often thinks for a long time before he makes a move, and the opponent can quickly catch up.What's even more rare is that even so, the gap on the board is not that big.This is like a martial arts master, when his martial arts are at the peak, he can freely retract and release.Facing opponents who are much weaker than him, he can win as much as he wants, win as much as he wants, and even lose if he wants to lose quietly.

Master Mu also worshiped a famous teacher when he was young, and knew that this is the way a master guides his apprentices.Although there was no such thing as guiding chess in ancient times, it is not without this concept.

Unexpectedly, in just a few months, Yuan'er has made such great progress.Master Mu was both emotional and relieved.

After a hundred or so, Master Mu pushed the scale and said, "Okay, let's get down here today."

Mu Yuan looked up at Master Mu, nodded, put down the chess pieces in his hand, and said in response: "Okay." He also knew very well the purpose of Master Mu asking him to play this game of chess, so he used a game of guide chess to do it. answer.Although Master Mu's chess skills are mediocre, he still has vision.

Afterwards, Master Mu took out an envelope and handed it to Mu Yuan: "Yuan'er, your chess skills have soared now, and you can't tell how deep you are as a father. Tomorrow, you take this letter to Lingyin Temple to find Master Jingkong. Father's friend for many years. Master Jing Kong is a master of wenping, even if he plays chess with the chess masters of the Imperial Academy in Beijing, he will definitely be able to give you more advice."

When Mu Yuan received the letter, he felt that it was extremely heavy, and it really was the heart of the world's parents, but it's a pity that the real Mu Yuan has no luck to accept it.Since I have accepted this love, I must do my best.

"Yes, father." Mu Yuan replied in a low voice.

Master Mu opened his mouth, wanting to ask about Qinglong voicing out the chess record, after all, this matter is too unimaginable and unbelievable.After thinking about it, he didn't ask after all.Forget it, as long as the child is good enough.

He waved his hand: "Okay, you go back to your room to clean up first."

Mu Yuan saluted and then withdrew.

Master Mu stood by the window with his hands behind his back, looking thoughtfully at the branches swaying in the wind in the yard.

Lingyin Temple is located in the northwest of West Lake, at the foot of Lingyin Mountain between Feilai Peak and North Peak.If it is in a modern city, it only takes one or two hours' drive to get there.However, in this era, there is neither convenient transportation nor smooth and straight roads.Starting early in the morning, we arrived at Lingyin Temple until late in the afternoon.

This is the first time that Mu Yuan has traveled far since he came to this era. The scenery along the way is pleasant, unlike the polluted fresh air in modern industrial cities, there are no modern buildings with metallic luster in the tall concrete jungle. Country road-like gravel roads, low and simple houses, men and women in long gowns and skirts, old farmers working in the fields with hoes on their backs...

All this made Mu Yuan feel fresh, and once again deeply realized that he had really come to a completely different time and space.

It's a pity that he doesn't know how to ride a horse, so he can only sit in the carriage with Tian Yuan, lift the curtain that blocks the front of the carriage, enjoy this particularly refreshing scenery, and his mood gradually becomes peaceful.

The coachman was a rather hearty and talkative middle-aged man. As soon as he left the city, he raised his whip and sang a few songs.

It wasn't until I met someone I knew on the road and greeted me a few times that the driver's singing stopped completely and he began to chat with his employer.

"Master, are you going to burn incense at Lingyin Temple?"

"It's not burning incense, I'm going to find someone."

"Looking for someone? Who are you looking for? I know all the masters in the temple, so I can help you ask, Young Master."

"I'm looking for Master Clearance."

"Master Jingkong is an eminent monk. There are huge crowds of people at the monthly Dharma meeting. Is your son looking for Master Jingkong to talk about Buddhism?"

"No, play chess with the master."

"Hey, you have found the right person, Mr. Jingkong. Master Jingkong is not only profound in Buddhism, but also very skilled in chess. I dare say that in the entire Qiantang, there is no one who can play better than Master Jingkong."

"It sounds like elder brother can also play chess."

"Hey, I'm a big bastard. I don't know how to get those literati's stuff. It's just to watch it if it's interesting."

Chatting along the way relieved the loneliness of the journey, and Mu Yuan also heard a lot of rumors about Master Jing Kong from the driver.It is rumored that Grandmaster Jingkong is not only profound in Buddhism, the former emperor once invited him to give lectures on Buddhism in the middle of Beijing, but also because of his superb chess skills, when today's son was still the prince, he asked the master to teach chess skills.It is said that although the master is indifferent by nature, there are still many folk chess players who want to become famous in one fell swoop to ask the master for a few games every year, but they all return in the end.

At the foot of Lingyin Mountain, the carriage could no longer go up, so Mu Yuan paid the fare and took Tian Yuan up the mountain.

It was the first time I sat in a carriage for such a long time, and I was very uncomfortable. My bones felt as if they were falling apart.

If you have the chance, you should learn to ride a horse.Mu Yuan thought about it.

When they arrived at Lingyin Temple, they explained their intentions. The monk who received them clasped their hands together and sang Buddhist verses: "Amitabha, the almsgiver came at an unfortunate time. There are noble people visiting the temple today, and the abbot is receiving them. I am afraid that there is no time now. The almsgiver has come from a long way, so why not rest in the temple?" One night, when the host is free, I will even introduce you."

Mu Yuan also bowed back, and said politely: "If that's the case, I will trouble Master."

The monk stretched out his hand and said, "Yes, please come with me, two benefactors."

After entering the Zen room prepared for the overnight pilgrims in the temple, as soon as the monk left, Tian Yuan sat down on the stool and spread his whole body on the table: "Oh, I'm exhausted."

Mu Yuan shook his head and said with a smile: "When you are exercising on weekdays, who told you to always cheat and play tricks, you must have suffered a lot now."

Tian Yuan said with a bitter face: "Master, I was wrong, I will definitely train with you in the future, and I will never be lazy."

Mu Yuan smiled and said, "That's good."

Seeing that Mu Yuan was about to open the door and go out, Tian Yuan quickly stood up and asked, "Where is the young master going?"

Mu Yuan said without looking back: "It's rare to come to this ancient Buddhist temple, I'll go outside for a walk. You should have a good rest, you don't need to follow."

When the last word floated in, the voice was already far away.Tian Yuan shook his sore and limp feet, even if he wanted to keep up, he might be powerless. After thinking about it, he could only stay and rest, and secretly vowed in his heart that he must exercise more in the future.

Mu Yuan had also been to Lingyin Temple before, and he went there twice in total, both of which were dropped by when he was in Hangzhou to participate in the competition.At that time, Lingyin Temple had already been developed into a famous tourist attraction, and there were many tourists every day, but there were not many people who really worshiped the Buddha sincerely.

Now this quiet and quiet place really feels like an ancient temple deep in the mountains, full of clouds and mist.

As Mu Yuan strolled, he heard the heavy bronze bells being struck by the monks on the bell tower in the distance. The sound was heavy and grand, and there was a feeling of emptiness and tranquility.

Before he knew it, he walked far away, and when he came back to his senses, Mu Yuan himself didn't know where he had gone.

Looking around at a loss, he saw a small Buddhist temple not far ahead, and walked over without thinking.

Before he got close, a gust of wind suddenly passed by, and for some reason, a man in dark clothes suddenly stood in front of him, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, with awe-inspiring eyes, holding a sword in one hand, and standing in front of Mu Yuan with the other, although he spoke politely , there was still a bit of coldness in the voice: "Young master, it is inconvenient to enter the front, please go back."

Mu Yuan was taken aback, looking at the man dressed as a guard in front of him, and remembered what the monk said, probably the nobleman in the yard was the one he mentioned.

Mu Yuan showed some abrupt apology on his face, and slightly cupped his hands: "I'm sorry!"

Turn around and go.

Kankan turned around, and heard a strong voice from inside: "I haven't seen you for a few years, and the prince's chess power has improved again..."

Although the voice was not loud, Mu Yuan had always had sharp ears and eyes, so he could hear clearly.

At this time, another slightly deep and magnetic voice responded: "Master, thank you..."

Mu Yuan's heart trembled, he was afraid of hearing something he shouldn't have heard, so he couldn't help but quicken his pace of leaving.

After eating the dinner prepared by the monks, Mu Yuan and Tian Yuan went to the main hall to burn a stick of incense and worship Buddha.

Tian Yuan was sincere, and went to ask for a lottery for his aunt who was pregnant recently. Mu Yuan stood outside the hall and watched Tian Yuan holding a lottery happily going to the monk to release the lottery.

The gate of the temple has not been closed yet, standing here you can just see the road up and down the mountain.

As soon as Mu Yuan turned his head, he could see two figures walking up and down the mountain path in the sunset glow.

One white, one deep.

The man in deep clothes walking behind, Mu Yuan recognized him as the man who stopped him outside the small courtyard before.

And the man in white walking in front has a tall and straight figure, broad shoulders and narrow waist. Although he can't see his face, the back alone has a sense of elegance and elegance.

Probably the so-called "noble man".

Mu watched from afar, and before he could think deeply, Tian Yuan had already bouncing back with the completed signature.

He rushed to Mu Yuan and said happily: "Master, I signed the letter saying that I might have a younger brother."

Mu Yuan smiled: "Congratulations!"