After the 7th and 8th matches of the 4th China-Japan Go Tournament, Li Xiaoqiang and the Chinese team returned to China. Due to Takemiya's outstanding performance, the closing ceremony of this tournament was finally not held in Japan. The "dress" that everyone carefully prepared for Li Xiaoqiang was not used this time.

"Alas, it's a pity, I guess Xiaoqiang won't have a chance to wear such beautiful clothes."

When he was still on the plane, Coach Luo even joked with Li Xiaoqiang about that set of clothes. Of course, it's okay to say that he is expressing emotion. For Coach Luo's feelings, Team Leader Hua deeply agreed:

"Yes, I remember when we first met Xiaoqiang, he was completely a little bit of a little bit, you see he ...... now"

Team Leader Hua gestured with his hand:

"I'm almost as tall as I am. I don't think it will take a year...... No, no, no, it only takes half a year, and this outfit will definitely not fit. ”

"Hahaha, what do you two mean? You don't want me to change into this outfit on the plane. It's just a pity, this outfit should have been my victory suit. Now that we've both lost, how can I still have the cheekiness to wear such good clothes? ”

"Alas, although I have been mentally prepared, it is a pity to lose only these two games. Even we didn't expect that the two of you would play so well this time, and the situation was once promising. Especially in Xiaoqiang's game, even Wu Gong admitted after the game that he was able to play that "famous player" was completely forced by you, and it was precisely because you put enough pressure on him in the game that he was able to give full play to his maximum potential......"

"Teacher Hua, don't praise me anymore. Hehe, let's be honest with you, the more you praise me like this, the more I feel bad in my heart. ”

"For what?"

"The strong are lucky, and if you lose, there is nothing to say. No matter how many excuses I made, I didn't notice the trick of the people. That's the truth! Now that I have lost the chess, I have become the background of that wonderful move, let's talk about it, can I feel it in my heart? ”

"Hahaha, you stinky boy, it's good that you can have such an understanding. Xiaoqiang, it doesn't matter if you can't wear this outfit, but you have to continue to work hard in the future, you can't just grow in size without playing chess. I wish you could wear your most beautiful victory suit one day. Reached the highest podium in the world of chess......"

After the plane landed at the airport, there were still enthusiastic chess fans who came to pick up the plane. This is indeed something that Li Xiaoqiang did not expect. Due to the good results in two consecutive ring competitions, Li Xiaoqiang's popularity index is getting higher and higher. It seems that he has become a new generation of Go stars. Most of the chess fans who came to pick up the plane came for Li Xiaoqiang, and in the face of the comfort and encouragement of the chess fans, Li Xiaoqiang was a little moved, but also had a lot of pressure.

"In order to meet your expectations and not be scolded in the future, I can only work hard in the future. Let's be honest. I was under a lot of pressure to do that. Because I used to be just like you, I was just a chess fan......"

After Li Xiaoqiang returned to China, the only professional competition he was able to participate in this year was the last final of the first Chinese "Celebrity Battle". He and Liu Da Hammer played after a 2-2 draw in the first 4 innings. The tiebreaker was repeatedly postponed. It's already September, and Li Xiaoqiang has been notified that the match has been postponed again until the end of the year.

The reason for the postponement is still due to the ring match. When Yu Bin lost the match, the ring resumed the rhythm of the second set of matches in a month. The Chinese side is very serious about the next match. This is also very understandable, Li Xiaoqiang rushed to the tent of the Martial Palace after all. is just one step away, and it almost achieved the miracle of "clearing the stage with one shot".

There are only 7 players on each side of the competition. Considering that Takemiya is in good form right now, he is also likely to win all the way. It's not that the Chinese team can't afford to lose, it's just that they don't want him to rush to Nie Whirlwind's account, if he really achieves a big reversal by himself, then the Chinese team will be embarrassed.

The 3rd and 4th places in the Chinese team are Qian Yuping and Liu Dazhui. Everyone pinned their hopes of "blocking" the martial palace on the two of them. It is precisely because Liu Da Hammer has the task of the ring match that the decisive battle of the "Celebrity Battle" will be postponed.

It is not unreasonable for everyone to pin their hopes on Qian Yuping and Liu Dazhui. In the past year or so, Qian Yuping's Go level has improved rapidly. Many people believe that in terms of the speed of progress alone, except for Li Xiaoqiang, the "demon", Qian Yuping's progress speed can surpass that of any person. Not to mention Liu Dazhui, whose breakthrough this year is obvious, not only is the content very good, but he is also in good shape. And Masaki Takemiya has a complete fight. It is precisely because of this that everyone has high expectations for the two of them.

According to the tradition of the Chinese Go team, international competitions have never been a one-person business. Therefore, throughout the month of September, the national team had a strong atmosphere of preparation. Everyone is mainly preparing for two competitions, one is the ring match, and the other is the semi-finals of the first "Ying's Cup", and the trilogy of Nie Whirlwind VS Fujisawa Hideyuki will also be held at the end of this month.

Of course, the preparation of the Go team is still different from that of other sports teams. During this period, most of the players are mainly based on their wishes and requirements. The entire Go team will provide the best conditions to meet the needs of the players to prepare for the battle.

Under normal circumstances, this would have been nothing to do with Li Xiaoqiang. Because he is not even a member of the national team now, although the call for him to be selected for the national team is very high, but there are still many procedures to go through in the system, even if it is "special". After the match with Takemiya, there was no reason for him to continue to "train" with the national team. Li Xiaoqiang himself is also prepared, and he will go back to his hometown for a while before talking.

But when Li Xiaoqiang was about to go home, Nie Xuanfeng, as the head coach of the national Go team, came over to inform Li Xiaoqiang in person: I hope that Li Xiaoqiang will continue to stay in the capital and act as a sparring partner for the national team until the end of the next two ring matches.

"Haha, we're not going to let you, the "wizard on the chessboard", go home now. We all agreed that some of your Go ideas and ideas, as well as some of your ideas, should be helpful to our preparation. Especially Qian Da, he strongly asks you to stay. How about Xiaoqiang? It would be nice to leave us as our staff officers and help us come up with a few more ideas. ”

For such a thing, of course, Li Xiaoqiang will not refuse. Nie Whirlwind said on the surface, "Let Li Xiaoqiang help", but in fact, Li Xiaoqiang knew very well in his heart that he could have such an opportunity. It is the greatest help to yourself. So he was grateful. What's more, if you can really help others, then why not?

In this way, Li Xiaoqiang temporarily stayed in the national Go team and began his short "sparring" career. And the main object of his service is Qian Yuping, who is known as the "blunt knife". When Li Xiaoqiang came to the national team for the first time to "train", Qian Yuping was his tutor, so the two were very familiar and had a very deep relationship. The two have a common characteristic, that is, they attach great importance to official skills. Probably that's why. Qian Yuping has always introduced Li Xiaoqiang as a bosom friend.

To be honest, Li Xiaoqiang feels a little ashamed every time he thinks of this question. I attach great importance to the official technique, that is because of the existence of Li Shifo, and I know some trends in the development of Go in later generations. And Qian Yuping attaches great importance to officials, and that is entirely because of his Go concept. From this point of view, people really like it, but they just take advantage of a little "foresight".

The word "official" actually comes from China. As it was intended. It is different from the "official" that many people understand. Nowadays, when everyone talks about "official", they will think of "ending", thinking of the "second half of a game of chess", and just regard "ending" as a certain stage in a game of chess.

And the original meaning of "official". In fact, it has the meaning of "official". To understand what an "official" is, you only need to think about what an "official language" is. When it comes to the "official language", then of course everyone knows about it, such a thing. Generally it's the same look, one standard, and nothing changes. In the opinion of the "official". It's even the only thing that's right.

And the "official" in Go actually has such a meaning. Everyone calls the only correct and unchanged start "official", or "official".

From this point of view, it should be very clear to everyone. In fact, for a long time, the Go world was very contemptuous of "official skills". Why do you say that the second half of the game is "the end"? That's because, after the second half of the game, many chess pieces can be "quantified", such as "how much is the value of such and such a chess" and so on. It seems that if you only need to calculate the value of a move, then you can be accurate. Since it can be measured by the same standard, since it can be "accurate", then what is such a chess game that is not "official"?

It is for this reason that the Japanese Go world has a "story of more than 70 moves to know the endgame". This cannot be blamed for their ignorance, it just speaks of their shallowness. Not to mention Zhanghe, even Mr. Fujisawa Hideyuki once said in his autobiography that he can calculate the order of officials in his game and can make more than 100 moves accurate.

I have to say that Li Xiaoqiang's heart respects his old man very much. However, in this matter, his old gentleman was obviously a little arrogant. In fact, there is no need to explain such a thing, as long as the time is pushed back 20 years, I am afraid that no one will dare to say such a thing.

Unfortunately, it is now 20 years ago, and the Chinese Go community is deeply influenced by Japanese Go, and many players also do not pay enough attention to official skills. This is also one of the reasons why Qian Yuping will introduce Li Xiaoqiang as a bosom friend.

Time flies quickly, and at the end of September, Nie Whirlwind went to the semi-finals of the first "Yingshi Cup". In the semifinals held in South Korea, he defeated Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa 2-0. Entered the final of the first "Ying's Cup". In the other match, Cao Yanzi defeated Mr. Lin Haifeng with the same score and also entered the final with dignity.

Of course, such a result was almost unexpected. When the news reached China, there was a wave of optimism from top to bottom, as if the champion could easily get his hands on it.

Only Li Xiaoqiang knows that from this moment on, the "Korean Wave" of Go in the world has finally begun to debut!

Good things come in pairs, not long after Nie Whirlwind broke into the final of the "Ying's Cup". There was good news again in the ring match, and in the 9th match of the 4th ring tournament, Qian Yuping defeated Masaki Takemiya. Finally put an end to this ring in his hands.

"The biggest credit for the Chinese side to win this ring competition is, of course, Li Xiaoqiang! Even if I won this set, I would like to thank him for his selfless help to me. That's right, it was because of his appearance that I insisted on my Go philosophy even more, and it also gave me enough confidence in this game......"

When Qian Yuping walked out of the arena, this was the first sentence he said in an interview. Li Xiaoqiang and Liu Dazhui stood together, silently watching Qian Yuping enjoying the glory that belonged to him. Liu Dazhui happily stabbed Li Xiaoqiang:

"Hehe, our great hero, Qian Da is praising you. I said, what's the matter with you, why don't you smile at such a happy thing? Alas, I really don't understand you, you said that you are young, and you pretend to be deep every day......"

Li Xiaoqiang was still looking at Qian Yuping, but he still couldn't laugh:

Assuming that Qian Yuping will be able to smile so heartily and happily a few years later. So what will the entire world chess world look like? But...... Is there a hypothesis in life, and can I help him......"

When Li Xiaoqiang was really ready to go home, it was already October 88. When he packed up and walked out of the national Go team, he suddenly felt a little reluctant. Before this, Li Xiaoqiang had already known that due to his outstanding performance, he was once again selected for the lineup of the 5th Ring Tournament. But I can't be a pioneer anymore.

It is also due to its own influence that when determining the lineup, the Chinese side will be more bold to use young chess players. The Weiqi Association has preliminarily determined that the pioneer candidates for the 5th Ring Tournament will be selected in the "National Youth Go Championship" to be held soon. And Chang Rensheng and Luo Shenzhu, the leaders of the national junior team, will also participate in the youth group competition. Li Xiaoqiang even got "inside information", and he is likely to rank 3rd to 4th.

After getting the news, Li Xiaoqiang smiled bitterly in his heart. He knew in his heart that when he reappeared in the ring, it would probably be the end of next year. If the first few Chinese chess players played well, they would not have played until the 90s.

All this if only because next year is 89. According to normal history, next year's turmoil will change a lot of things and affect a lot of things. For example, in normal history, the ring competition was stopped for more than half a year.

Li Xiaoqiang knows in his heart that the 80s that belong to China, the "ideal era" that belongs to China, are finally approaching its end. From a certain point of view, the current Chinese Go world is actually only an "ideal era". And this ideal era is coming to an end!

"Where will I be in the next decade......

Li Xiaoqiang left the capital. (To be continued......)