"Chu Qing, shall we review this?"
Chu Zhongtian nodded.
"I will obey the emperor's will."
The emperor ordered people to bring chess pieces and chessboard.
Chu Zhongtian didn't know they were playing chess at first, so he didn't remember the moves, but he could remember the classics they had recited before.
The real difficulty lies in the fact that Go consists of 19 vertical and horizontal lines.
In order to play chess, Zhang Kun could only choose 19 chapters from the "Tao Te Ching". However, the length of each chapter of the "Tao Te Ching" was limited, so there were many repeated quotations, which required him to remember the order when reviewing the game.
Fortunately, Chu Zhongtian has an almost photographic memory.
My doctrine is consistent throughout. Why? When the world is governed by virtue, politics does not rest with the officials; when the world is governed by virtue, the common people do not comment.
clatter--
White pieces fall, four out of sixteen.
All things are created together, and I observe their return. What do you think? The leisurely words are precious. When the work is done, the people all say that it is natural. "
clatter--
The black piece fell, sixteen out of seventeen.
……
Gradually, the corners were filled,
The black pieces are gradually becoming more and more strangled.
Chu Zhongtian knew Wei Xian's chess ability, which was extraordinary.
But the two were not simply playing chess, they were also competing in energy and cultivation, so it looked like they were painting the entire chessboard with black and white to mark off the territory.
The emperor pondered and said, "Zhang Kun's chess moves are so open and flexible that he can make Wei Shanzhang run into obstacles everywhere."
Chu Zhongtian stared at the chessboard.
a long time,
"I think if Master Zhang continues to insist on strangling, he will probably lose."
The emperor was stunned.
"Zhang Kun played black first, and he didn't follow the rules of placing pieces and returning chess pieces. How could he lose despite such a huge advantage?"
“You will lose.”
"..."
"If we don't discuss his cultivation, I think that Shanzhang Wei can win by more than 15 points in the end. He seems to be avoiding the sharp edge everywhere, but in fact he has a lot of room to maneuver."
The emperor still trusted Chu Zhongtian's judgment.
It was hard for him to imagine that when both of them were of the second rank, Wei Xian would have such a big advantage.
The gap between people is really bigger than that between people and dogs.
The emperor closed his eyes and rested.
Suddenly, he said without any context, "Li Qingcha probably doesn't know about this."
Chu Zhongtian was puzzled.
"Your Majesty means that Lord Li can't see that Wei Shanchang can win?"
"Yes."
"This...why?"
"He doesn't know how to play Go. He's not even as good as me."
"..."
This is a bit hard to respond to.
Chu Zhongtian could only remain silent.
The emperor continued, "So, Li Qingcha interrupted the game not to stop Wei Shanchang from winning, he just... heh... could it be that the boy has improved his cultivation again?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he shook his head.
"Impossible. I am so confused. How is it possible?"
After all, Li Qingcha's current cultivation speed is already terrifying enough. If he gains more enlightenment, he will probably take off right away.
Can the entire Daxia still accommodate him?
No kidding!
Chu Zhongtian didn't say anything.
As for the matter of cultivation, he only had some information he heard from others and didn't pay much attention to it, so he had no say.
At this moment, the eunuch's voice came from outside.
"Your Majesty, Wei Xian from Bailu Academy requests to see you."
"please."
The door was pushed open.
Wei Xian entered the room.
He was in good spirits. Apparently, the fight just now hadn't consumed much of his energy.
"Your Majesty, I, Wei Xian, kowtow to the Emperor."
The emperor waved his hand,
"Mr. Wei, you don't have to kneel."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wei Xian stood at attention.
The emperor looked at him and smiled.
"Do you know why Li Qingcha was able to stop you and Zhang Kun from fighting? Why could Li Qingcha see that the two of you were playing chess?"
Wei Xian bowed.
"Your Majesty, do you remember the legend and scale?"
"As for the map reform, of course I remember it. Sirou likes it the most... well... now that you mention it, it's true that Sirou has the most detailed map of the capital. Li Qingcha is familiar with her. Moreover, Sirou also went to the site of the Three Sects' discussion..."
"This is my guess."
The emperor nodded.
It turns out that it's not Li Qingcha who is smart, but Sirou.
This explanation makes sense.
He added: "You haven't answered the first question yet. You and Zhang Kun are both second-grade cultivators. How can Li Qingcha interrupt your competition?"
Wei Xian had a vague guess in his mind.
But guesses are just guesses, and there is no way to say it clearly.
Moreover, even if his guess was confirmed, he did not intend to tell the emperor.
He pondered and said, "As the saying goes, 'When a king changes his surname and receives the throne, he must be cautious at the beginning. He must change the calendar, the clothes, the origin of the heaven, and follow the will of the emperor.' I'm afraid it wasn't Lord Li who broke the situation, but the royal family's destiny that broke it."
The last one rises from the Meridian Gate into the sky, which is Tianyuan.
It makes sense to explain it by the royal luck.
The emperor's mouth curled up.
"Humph! I thought it was Li Qingcha... that's all... you guys can go down."
Chu Zhongtian and Wei Xian saluted together.
"My minister retire."
The two left the Qianqing Palace.
As soon as he left the house, Wei Xian lowered his voice.
He said to Chu Zhongtian who was standing beside him: "Zhongtian, I suspect that Mr. Siwei is eclectic and not just a martial artist. He should understand the concepts of Taoism and Confucianism, and not just a superficial dabbling."
Chu Zhongtian nodded.
"Of course. Don't forget where the nickname 'Mr. Siwei' came from."
"But... um... yesterday, did you know that something unusual happened in the Stele Forest?"
"What did you say?"
"Alas...keep your mouth shut...really keep your mouth shut."
"I don't quite understand."
Chu Zhongtian's face was confused.
Wei Xian sighed, knowing that Comrade Lao Chu had put all his skills into governing the country and bringing peace to the world, and was not very clear about the abnormalities caused by the cultivators.
He pondered for a moment,
"Forget it. This matter needs further observation."
Chapter 358: He Really Died Midway
Lingyou Palace,
The guest room was dimly lit, and the bright afternoon sunlight was blocked by the curtains and could not shine into the room.
Yu Youwei slowly woke up.
Her mind was still a little dizzy and her body was very tired, so she just wanted to lie there.
This is a signal that the Qi is severely depleted.
The girl rolled her eyes.
Sword Box,
Just as I had this thought, I heard a series of buzzing sounds from behind the table.
hum-
The twelve flying swords are still there.
Yu Youwei let out a long breath, closed her eyes and rested for a while, then she struggled to stand up.
She needs to send a message to her master, Master Qingwu.
For young disciples who cannot communicate through telepathy, each sect has its own unique way of communicating, and Lingyun Sect is no exception.
The girl wrote down what happened today on a piece of paper, then found a paper talisman and pasted it on the paper. She drew seals lightly with her right hand and muttered something along with the changes in her gestures.
Suddenly, the talisman paper burned.
The letter was also burned to ashes.
It wasn't long before the fire was reignited.
Yu Youwei didn't expect it to be so fast, so she opened the envelope and read it word by word.
"Well... I won't come..."
She pondered slightly.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Junior sister?"
It was Zhou Hongxin's voice, very soft, as if he was worried about waking up the people in the house.
Yu Youwei couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and lay back on the bed.
"..."
