Rebirth of the Great Power

After some conversation, the two had a good impression of each other, and felt a little closer.

Knowing that Mu Yuan lived in Qiantang for a long time and had never traveled far, Ji San chatted with him about some of his experiences of "traveling" around the world.Ji San's eloquence is very good, the narration is orderly, and the focus is clear. When he talks about those anecdotes, local customs, and customs, he has a great sense of imagery, making people feel as if they are in the scene.Coupled with his intoxicating voice and tone, Mu Yuan listened with gusto.

This kind of knowledgeable and well-informed is definitely not something that a nobleman who has lived in the capital for a long time and pampered him can do.Because not only do you need to read thousands of books, but you also need to travel thousands of miles. Those who have seen and heard things without personal experience can't say so movingly.Especially the description of the scenery beyond the Great Wall, the thrill of fighting against wolves, and the courage of thousands of ships.Mu Yuan finally understood how his superb lightness skills came about.

If he hadn't heard it with his own ears and seen it with his own eyes, Mu Yuan wouldn't have believed that the person in front of him was actually a prince of the current dynasty. He was more like a quack who wrote poems and painted pictures, or someone with a unique knowledge, a magnanimous mind, and great ambitions. literary giant.

Standing behind Mu Yuan, Tian Yuan, who had never traveled far before, was fascinated by what he heard, and couldn't help asking each other at every turning point.Ji San didn't ignore him because he was just a servant, but he answered all questions with a smile.

Mo Yan stood behind the master in a very orderly manner. When there was no order, he would not even make an extra movement, let alone interrupt when the master was talking to others.

Mo Yan has been with his master for so long, and he has never seen his master treat anyone so kindly.

When facing the princes and ministers in Beijing, the master has always been honest; when dealing with civilians, he is much gentler, but that kind of gentleness has a sense of distance; Not to mention how close.Even when facing the emperor who occasionally wants to show closeness, the master has always been respectful and polite, advancing and retreating appropriately.

Although the master has always been able to play every identity and role very well, Mo Yan occasionally feels that such a perfect master is a little tired and lonely.

But at this moment, Mo Yan felt a little strange with his master, who was talking and laughing happily with someone he had known for a long time, as if the tight thread had finally loosened a bit, maybe even the master himself hadn't realized it.It was the first time for Mo Yan to see his master chatting so naturally, and it was also the first time he knew that his master told stories so beautifully, better than the best storytellers in Beijing.

Probably because the young man named Mu Yunzhi in front of him is also different.He looks like a weak scholar, but he is so brave and desperate to save people.Mo Yan followed his master, learned some superficial kung fu, and his eyesight was excellent. At that time, he followed his master on the small boat.Seeing Mu Yuan standing in the middle of the bridge jumping down to save people without hesitation after hearing someone falling into the water, and changing places, Mo Yan didn't think he could be that decisive.It's amazing that he also knows such a strange way to save people.

Of course, the most important thing is that Mr. Mu's aura and demeanor are impressive.Mo Yan couldn't say how to describe it, but the calmness and calmness on his body made people feel very comfortable.

But, Mo Yan curled his lips secretly, the servant next to Mr. Mu is far behind, there is no servant who interrupts casually when the master is talking with his friends, it is too ignorant of the rules.If this is in the palace, I don't know how to be punished by the housekeeper.

After half a day of getting along, the two of them already had some sympathy.It's a pity that the good banquet must come to an end, and when it is getting more and more skewed, it is also time to part.

The two said goodbye at the entrance of the restaurant, and Ji San asked, "Can I see Brother Mu off?"

Mu Yuan thanked him for his kindness: "This place is not far from home, so I won't bother Brother Ji."

Ji San was silent for a while, and finally said: "If that's the case, then let's say goodbye and see you again."

Mu Yuan raised his forehead slightly: "See you by fate."

Mu Yuan had a premonition in his heart that they would definitely meet again.

After watching Ji San get in the car and leave, Mu Yuanfang got up with Tian Yuan: "Let's go."

It was evening when we returned to Mu Mansion.

Mrs. Mu was overjoyed to see Mu Yuan come back, and greeted the cook to prepare a table of delicious dishes according to Mu Yuan's taste. During the dinner, she took Mu Yuan to look carefully, seeing that he was in good spirit and body, she was satisfied.

Mu Hong smiled from the side: "Mother, brother, you have only been away for a few days, why do you seem to have been away for several years. Besides, Lingyin Temple is not far away, and even Qiantang has not been out yet."

Mrs. Mu shot him a look: "Your elder brother seldom goes out since he was a child, and it's the first time he goes out by himself. It's not like you, a monkey, who runs out every day."

Mu Yushang covered his mouth and laughed, his eyebrows and eyes were curved, and he was very delicate.

Mu Hong didn't expect that one sentence would set him on fire, and he stuck out his tongue and stopped talking.

Mu Yuan smiled, and took out the gift he brought back.

"Mother, this is the peace talisman I asked for you and father, and this string of Buddhist beads, which was consecrated by Master Jingkong himself. Mother, you can just use it when you worship the Buddha on weekdays."

The beads are made of red sandalwood, and each bead is round and plump, strung into a string of bracelets, which is both beautiful and practical.Madam Mu liked it very much, she held it in her hand and played with it carefully.

Master Mu took the talisman, smiled and said, "Yuan'er has a heart."

Mu Yuan took out another Jade Guanyin and a Jade Buddha, both about the size of a thumb, clear and exquisitely carved, and handed them to Mu Hong and Mu Yushang respectively, "Second brother, Yushang, this is for you, It was also lit."

Mu Hong took it casually, looked at it twice, stuffed it around his waist, and said with a smile: "Thank you, brother, I will find a rope to tie it up later, and wear it every day."

Mu Yushang has a delicate mind, and girls especially like such small and delicate things. She took them with both hands, looked at them carefully, and said with joy, "Thank you, brother, I like it very much." He raised his head and said to Mu Hong, "Second brother, don't need to look for it." What rope, let me weave a chain for my second brother."

"Okay, thank you little sister."

Mu Yushang said to Mu Yuan again: "I'm learning how to make purses with my mother, what kind of color does elder brother like, can I make one for elder brother?"

Mu Yuan smiled slightly, "It's a gift from Yushang, big brother likes it all."

Madam Mu had a loving face, "Yushang's female celebrity is getting better and better."

Mu Yushang smiled shyly when he heard this.

Master Mu didn't talk much, but his eyes were filled with relief.

Father is kind, son is filial, brother and brother are respectful, such a family relationship, how happy.

After the banquet, Master Mu called Mu Yuan to the study.

First, he asked about the meeting with Master Jingkong, and then Mu Yuan detailed what happened at Lingyin Temple.

Master Mu nodded slightly while listening, and asked after finishing, "So, your chess skill is still higher than that of Master Jing Kong?"

Mu Yuan said with some reservations: "If Master Jing Kong didn't intend to let it go."

Master Mu said: "Master Jing Kong is an upright person, and he never cheats. Back then, when he was the prince's current chess master, he still wouldn't give in, let alone you."

After pondering for a while, Master Mu said again: "So Yuaner, what are your plans for the future?"

"Let's not hide it from father, the child's ambition in this life is Yidao. Don't think too much about other things." Mu Yuan said frankly.

Master Mu was silent for a while when he heard the words, and finally sighed: "If Yuan'er has made up his mind, he won't say anything more for his father. Now that you meet by chance, your chess power has greatly improved, maybe it is because of God's will, Yuan'er is destined to take this path. Then, how to walk this path well, has Yuan'er thought about it?"

Mu Yuan heard the implication of Master Mu's words, and asked directly: "I don't know if father has any suggestions?"

Master Mu said slowly: "Now is the time of peace and prosperity, the emperor is wise and good at playing chess, folk chess is also popular, the status of chess players is not inferior to that of scholars. The selection of officials by the imperial court still pays attention to a person's family background, character and talent. Those who really rely on their own talents, regardless of their family background. Because of this, many children from poor families study the six arts intensively and become officials with arts. Therefore, those who can become chess players are all real current national players. Whether you want to become an official and show off your talents and become famous all over the world, or you want to compete with masters and study chess skills, becoming a chess player is a very good choice."

Master Mu didn't speak quickly, and Mu Yuan also listened slowly.Although he didn't know much about this era, he wasn't a stupid person in the first place. When Master Mu mentioned a little bit, he understood clearly.

The chess players of this era are just like the professional chess players of the later generations, but the scale has shrunk greatly.On the contrary, because the number is small, the selection is particularly strict, so even if you dare not say that all the masters of Yizhan in the world are all chess players, they must be masters to become chess players.

Go is always played by two people.After all, a person's thinking is limited, no matter how powerful the chess is, if there is no comparable opponent, not to mention the lack of fun, it will be difficult to create a famous game through the ages.The collision of different ideas can create more sparks.Even Huang Longshi, who once dominated the chess world in the early Qing Dynasty, still has a Zhou Donghou who can compete with him a little bit.Chess players who are evenly matched and at the same time like Fan Shi are the real luck for each other.

Mu Yuan has been a son for many years, and he is well versed in this principle.

"Father is right, the child will think about it carefully." Mu Yuan said seriously.

Master Mu nodded, "It's about the future, Yuan'er should think carefully about it. No matter what Yuan'er's decision is, my father will support it."

"Thank you, father." Mu Yuan said sincerely.

After thinking for a while, Master Mu said again: "If you want to become a chess player, you must first become a candidate player. It's a pity that my father is far away from the court, and there are still some friendships in the court who are not high enough to recommend directly. Now there is just an opportunity, a month later there will be a debate in Yangzhou.

"The Yangzhou Lunping held in Yangzhou has a long history. It is held every three years. It is a grand event for all Yilin masters in Jiangnan Road. The winner will not only get a bonus of 1000 taels of silver, but more importantly, he can directly become a backup player." Opportunity to choose chess is waiting for edict. Yuan'er might as well go and have a try."

When Mu Yuan heard Yangzhou Lunping, his heart was moved. Gathering the masters of Yizhan from the entire Jiangnan Road, there must be a battle between dragons and tigers.Regardless of the various benefits that the champion will have, the fact that he can play chess with many masters alone has made him unable to restrain himself.

"My child listens to my father." Mu Yuan said.

Master Mu nodded, and said again: "In this case, you should make preparations in the next few days and set off as soon as possible. The journey to Yangzhou is still far away, so let your mother prepare your luggage for you, and hire another car Good carriage. Bring more money. When you go out, don’t waste your money. Don’t wrong yourself. It’s your first time to travel far, and your father will contact a group of merchants for you. Follow them, you won’t get lost, and you will also have help from each other. Do you like it?"

Master Mu arranged so meticulously that Mu Yuan had nothing to say, and once again deeply felt the hearts of parents all over the world, and replied in a low voice: "Thank you, father."

Master Mu smiled and said, "We're all a family, so what's there to thank you for?"

The father and son chatted about some other things, and Mu Yuan asked casually, "When my father was in Beijing, did he meet King Xin?"