Rebirth of the Great Power

There are some people and things in this world that really can't bear talking about.

While chatting with Su Yuzhi the day before, Mu Yuan thought of a friend he hadn't seen for a long time, but actually saw him the next day.

At that time, Mu Yuanfang ended the first match of the third round.Fan Guoqian's moves were as tough as expected, Mu Yuan's response was not easy, but it was not too strenuous either. won this game.

Both Lu Zijun and Lou Fengzhang ended the game earlier than Mu Yuan, and both lost as expected.Lou Fengzhang didn't seem very depressed, such a result had been expected.Lu Zijun was also quite calm. Although he lost this round, the loss was not ugly. Even after summing up the experience of this round, he will have more confidence in the next round.As for Chu Zizhou and Yu Xianyi, they are still in a stalemate.

Just at this time, when Mu Yuan walked out of Ting Yulou to greet Lu Zijun and Lou Fengzhang, he heard someone shout: "Yun Zhi!"

Mu Yuan heard the reputation and saw Fan Yi who was looking at him with a smile.

Surprised and delighted, Mu Yuan stepped over a few steps and said happily, "Shixuan."

Fan Shixuan said cheerfully: "I don't know where Yun Zhi lives in the capital, but I only know that today's game is in Tingyu Tower, so I really did it."

Mu Yuan smiled and said, "When I arrived in the capital, I entrusted someone to send a letter to Master Jingkong, telling me where I live in the capital. I think Shixuan had never been to Lingyin before he went to Beijing."

Fan Shixuan said: "It's just that I have been wandering in the rivers and lakes for too long, living in no fixed place, so that Yun Zhi wanted to send messages and I have nowhere to be found."

Mu Yuan smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and Fan Shixuan also extended his hand and shook hands with him.

When Lu Zijun and Lou Fengzhang came over, Mu Yuan introduced to Fan Shixuan: "These two are my colleagues at the Chess Office, brother Lu Zijun, brother Lou Fengzhang."

Fan Shixuan cupped his hands and greeted him in a lukewarm manner.

Mu Yuan introduced Lu Zijun and Lou Fengzhang again: "This is my best friend, Fan Yi and Fan Shixuan."

Lou Fengzhang laughed and greeted warmly.

Lu Zijun's eyes were fixed: "So this is Fan Shixuan, I'm sorry."

Fan Shixuan looked at him with interest: "You know me?"

Lu Zijun said: "Yangzhou Ping Ping, I also participated in it."

Fan Shixuan thought for a while, and said bluntly: "Among the three finalists, I haven't seen you."

Lu Zijun said ashamedly: "If you didn't make it to the final, you lost to Brother Mu."

"So it's no wonder." Fan Shixuan responded, then turned to Mu Yuan, "Where does Yun Zhi live now?"

Mu Yuan said: "Not far from here, in Tiaoliuzi Lane."

Lu Zijun and Lou Fengzhang very wittily said that Brother Mu has a guest today, so the replay will be changed to tomorrow.Mu Yuan said hello, and made an appointment to meet tomorrow, and the two left first.

Fan Shixuan asked, "Did I bother you?"

Mu Yuan smiled and said, "How could it be? Shixuan is worrying too much."

As he spoke, he led the people forward.

Arriving at Tiaoliuzi Lane, Fan Shixuan looked up at the tall apricot tree in front of the door, and sighed: "This place is quiet amidst the hustle and bustle, and it is a good place to live comfortably. How did Yun Zhi find such a good place when he first arrived in the capital?" of?"

Mu Yuan lowered his head slightly, and pursed his lips with a smile: "It's an important person who borrowed it from me."

Fan Shixuan nodded in his heart, it must be a deep friendship.

The two of them sat down in the chess room, and Fan Shixuan said directly: "After I left Yunzhi in Yangzhou, I was planning to go to the Lingnan area. On the way, I heard that there was an interesting endgame in She County, so I went to search again. The result was disappointing. I wanted to continue to Lingnan, but on the way I heard that the Fusang Mission and I played a game of chess against a candidate chess player. I immediately thought of you Yunzhi. I was so curious , so I went to the capital to look for you. Near the capital, I heard about this chess match, so I went to Tingyulou, otherwise, I'm afraid I can only ask someone to go to the waiting room to inquire about it."

Fan Shixuan took a sip of his tea and said, "The candidate is waiting for you, Yun Zhi."

Mu Yuan smiled and nodded.

Fan Shixuan slapped the table and said excitedly: "I knew it was you. When I was in Yangzhou, I saw Yun Zhi's 'unreasonable' chess game. I never forgot it and studied it in private. Unfortunately, no one I can't verify my thoughts in the game. I thought I still had a lot of time to ponder slowly. When I heard your game of chess, I knew that I wanted to make trouble, so I couldn't help it. The rules of that game are Was it proposed by the Fuso Mission?"

Mu Yuan looked a little solemn, but still nodded.

Fan Shixuan closed his eyes, and sighed: "Go, obviously originated from my great China, but let the little island country take a step ahead, why don't you teach people embarrassment."

This is also something that Mu Yuan feels helpless in his heart. He thought that his arrival would cause waves in the land of China in advance, but he didn't want the neighboring island country to speed up the process. After all, he was still one step behind.

However, Fan Shixuan sneered: "I thought that after the battle of the Fusang Mission, the most important thing now should be how to change the system. But when I arrived in the capital, I found that it took a lot of time to get the order for the chief chess officer. Such a big event. But no one mentioned the restructuring."

Mu Yuan was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Perhaps, it is not so simple because it is a big country with a lot of talents. After all, the current Go rules have prevailed in China for thousands of years, and it is not so easy to change. Therefore, this time the chief chess player is waiting for an edict, and I am bound to win it."

Fan Shixuan was surprised: "What does Yun Zhi mean by that?"

Mu Yuan's eyes were firm: "If you are dissatisfied with a rule, it is not the best move to challenge it rashly. You may have to pay a heavy price, and it may even be counterproductive. Then, it is better to follow this rule and stand at the end. The top has the greatest right to speak, and then change it!" Mu Yuan looked at Fan Shixuan, and said seriously, "The Chief Chess Waiting Order is just the first step."

Fan Shixuan was startled and speechless.

After a long time, Fan Shixuan said in a shy voice: "Actually, at the beginning, when Yunzhi said that he wanted to enter the capital and become a chess player, I felt a little regretful. I thought that a person like Yunzhi, who is as clear as Yunzhi, is different from such a filthy place. , is out of place. I don't even understand why Yunzhi would take the initiative to step into such a place like ordinary vulgar people. Even if he became the chief chess master, so what? It's just a higher level It’s just a slave. Now, after hearing Yun Zhi’s words, I realize that my previous thoughts were too extreme. Probably, it’s because I have resentment in my heart.”

Fan Shixuan smiled self-deprecatingly, looked at Mu Yuan and said, "Yun Zhi has been waiting for the imperial edict for some time, but have you ever heard of the incident that happened in the previous court?"

Mu Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded hesitantly, "I heard something about it."

Fan Shixuan smiled wryly and said: "I have never told anyone about this matter. The Qi Daizhao who was reprimanded by the late emperor was my uncle. Both my parents died when I was young, and it was my uncle who brought me up. As a parent and son, I also regard him as my own father. My chess skills were enlightened and influenced by him. He didn't want to get involved in party disputes at all. He was just a pure chess player who just wanted to play chess well. However, in that In a place, he couldn't help himself, he was coerced, and he was caught in the vortex that he didn't know why. In the end, he became a chess piece, or a discarded piece. It's ridiculous, on the chessboard, he is strategizing In the imperial court, in that waiting room, he is just a pawn." He took a long breath, and then let it out slowly, "After leaving the capital, he soon became depressed. And finally. And that year, I was less than ten years old."

Mu Yuan's heart is very heavy, but he also knows that the other party does not need comfort at this moment, but only needs someone to listen.

Fan Shixuan forced a smile, and continued: "Since then, I have been traveling around, searching everywhere, wherever there are brilliant chess players and difficult chess games, I will go there. I am determined to become the highest chess player in Daqi." Then challenge the most powerful chess player, defeat him, and leave. I want the court to know that the most brilliant chess player in Daqi will never become a chess player. Such a place , not worthy!"

Fan Shixuan looked at Mu Yuan again, and smiled brighter: "But now, Yun Zhi has entered the waiting office and will become the chief. My idea like this probably won't come true."

Mu Yuan looked directly into his eyes, and said seriously: "No matter where I am, my original intention for Go will never change, and I will never let myself get along with others."

Fan Shixuan smiled: "If someone else said this sentence, I would probably scoff at it. But when it comes from Yunzhi's mouth, I firmly believe it. I believe that Yunzhi not only has such confidence, but also has such ability."

Fan Shixuan said in relief: "Originally, before I entered Beijing, I still had doubts. Now, after talking with Yunzhi, I suddenly became enlightened. In this life, I should never enter the waiting office, but at least I can because Yun Zhi, let go of your prejudices."

But Mu Yuan seemed to see through everything: "The love is so deep, so the responsibility is serious. When Shixuan was young, he should have longed for Zhao Suo, so he was especially disappointed when he was shattered."

Fan Shixuan's face became hot, and he picked up the cold teacup, covered his face with his sleeve, and said shyly, "Yun Zhi, don't laugh at me."

Mu Yuan smiled lightly and shook his head.

The young man in front of him may be a bit cynical, or in the words of that era, he is a bit of a second-year student; but he is also full of sincerity, towards Go and his friends.Why not make people feel moved?

Mu Yuan quickly said, "Shixuan, it's been a long time since we played chess together, let's play chess."

"Okay," Fan Shixuan immediately became active, "Let's play chess without seats."

Mu Yuan: "Okay."