There was once a writer in Japan who was friends with Mr. Minoru Kitani. One night, he went to visit the Kitani Dojo. Mr. Minoru Kitani asked a disciple to play a game of chess with the writer. This writer is of average level, the kind of professional chess player who makes a lot of money. The final result of this game was also that the disciple won by slaying the dragon. The writer didn't care about this result. He came to the Kitani Dojo this time to find Mr. Minoru Kitani to have other things.

After playing this game, the writer went to talk to Mr. Minoru Kitani about other things. As a result, they chatted and chatted very well, and even drank a little wine to add to the fun. The writer was still drunk after drinking, so he took a break at the Mugu Dojo. By the time the writer woke up and was about to leave, it was late at night.

The writer walked to the door, and he saw a scene that shocked him. It turned out that a large group of Mugu disciples had not rested, and they were still studying the chess game. And what I studied was nothing else, it was the game of chess I just played. Because he was slaughtered by the dragon just now, according to his amateur level, there is naturally nothing to say. What they're looking at is: if both sides of the game are out of the best order, will that piece die?

It seemed that they had finally come to a conclusion, and some of the other disciples joked to the disciple who was playing chess just now, "You picked up a game of Mr. So-and-so just now." Only then did they disperse satisfied.

What shocked this writer was naturally not the life or death of that piece of chess, but the cultivation of his disciples. At that moment, what the writer saw should be the secret of the later Kitani disciples' domination of the Japanese chess world.

There are many interesting facts about "Kiya Dojo". For example, Mr. Kitani traveled around the country, abducting children with a talent for Go and receiving them under his door. For example, there is a rule in the Mugu Dojo that every disciple must finish playing a chess game before they can eat breakfast after they get up in the morning. And the person who plays the slowest must be responsible for helping everyone wash the dishes. Therefore, the "smart" Yoshio Ishida came up with a solution, and he often found some very short games to play. And Masao Kato in front of him is more honest and honest, so he does a lot of things to help everyone wash dishes.

The days of the Kitani Dojo are too old. Li Xiaoqiang is not familiar with the operation in it. But what impressed Li Xiaoqiang the most was the shock of the writer. The fact that Kitani's disciples were able to dominate the Japanese chess world for decades cannot simply be attributed to Mr. Kitani's good luck, and he received the "five supers" of the "six supers" under his disciples. Of course, the mechanism of cultivating talents in the Kitani Dojo plays a crucial role.

So what is the core competitiveness of Mugu Dojo? Li Xiaoqiang thinks that it is actually very simple, just like the Chinese national Go team does, just like the current South Korean "Chongyan Research Association" does, "collective research" is the secret of the success of the Mookya Dojo.

There have always been two views in the Go world regarding the practice of Go, one is that collective research is important, and the other is more emphasis on individual practice. The representatives of the latter view were Mr. Hideyuki Fujisawa and Lee Seok, who later became Korea. For example, they have repeatedly emphasized: "Go is always a one-person business".

Which method is better? To be honest, Li Xiaoqiang was also very confused about this issue. For example, at the beginning of his career. Out of admiration for the old god stick and Li Shishi, he personally prefers the latter way. Therefore, during that time, he liked to run to his hometown when he had nothing to do, and also created a story of "Li Xiaoqiang played chess when he went home" for everyone to talk about.

However, Li Xiaoqiang's concept has changed slightly. To be able to grow to this point, Li Xiaoqiang must honestly admit that his career in the national team and the collective research of the national team have helped him tremendously. Without this, I would not have been able to achieve where I am now.

How so? Now Li Xiaoqiang believes that there is no contradiction between the two. To put it another way: rely on high-intensity training. Although intensive games and collective research may not be able to produce super-first-class players, it is relatively easy to cultivate first-class players quickly and efficiently.

Chinese National Go Team. Isn't the former Mookya Dojo and South Korea's "Chongyan Research Association" actually doing this kind of thing? And isn't this the kind of thing that needs to be done in the current Japanese chess world?

Just like the Chinese Go of later generations. Raise a litter of "wolf cubs", and as for who can become the "wolf king", then put them together and bite them. Who can stand out depends on their creation.

Li Xiaoqiang believes that it is only at this time that it is emphasized that "Go is always a person's business".

Regarding the current situation of Japanese Go, Hideo Otake and Masao Kato and others see it very clearly. What Japan lacks most now is actually "wolf cubs". It's very simple, if there are no "wolf cubs" now, then how will the "wolf king" be produced in the future? Mr. Kato came out of the Kitani Dojo, and he said that he wanted to restore the glory of his former master and change the status quo of Japanese Go. It wasn't surprising that he wanted to continue the Wooden Valley Dojo now.

The current Japanese chess scene is not without dojos. Kobayashi Koji has a lot of "inner disciples", and Zhao Zhixun also has his own chess hall in Tokyo. Plus "Lin Haifeng Research Association", "Xiuxing Army" and so on. But most of these organizations are loose and inefficient at cultivating talent. It is true that there is no large, efficient Go training institution like the Mugu Dojo.

The demise of the Kitani Dojo in history was not actually due to the death of Mr. Minoru Kitani. In fact, in his later years, due to physical reasons, he rarely taught his disciples personally. People like Zhao Zhixun and Kobayashi Koji grew up under the teaching of Hero Otake and others. The disappearance of the Kiya Dojo is actually due to the development of the Japanese economy, the soaring land prices in Tokyo, and the need for a venue for large-scale training institutions, precisely because of the excessive cost and operation pressure of the Kiya Dojo, coupled with the fact that the actual manager of the dojo, Reiko Kitani, married and other factors. In the end, the Mugu Dojo was disbanded.

Now Masao Kato and others are preparing to restart the Kitani Dojo. Li Xiaoqiang believes that the prominent position of the Mutani sect in the Japanese chess world, as well as their connections. If they are determined to do this, at least money is not an issue. You know, Go is still alive and well in Japan, and players are very respected in society. Moreover, although Japan's economy is much worse than it was in the 80s, at least it is not as declining as later generations.

Li Xiaoqiang can understand Mr. Kato's thoughts. The only thing he didn't understand was: this thing...... What does it have to do with yourself? Why did Masao Kato talk to himself?

"Mr. Kato......"

"Li Sang, I invite you to come over this time, first of all, to express my gratitude, which is exactly what you said to me last time. That's what made us decide. Also......"

Li Xiaoqiang knew that this should be 2 months ago when the "Fujitsu Cup" top 8 match, he said that "the most needed thing for Japanese Go at present may be the Kitani Dojo." I remember that Mr. Kato was a little thoughtful at the time, and he was probably thinking about this at the time.

"Besides......" Mr. Kato glanced at Yukari Umezawa with a smile at this time:

“…… From Yukari, we can see that Li Sang's Go teaching philosophy is very unique, and you are a very good Go teacher. Let's be honest with you, we restarted the dojo this time, in fact, we are aiming at you, and shouting the slogan "Defeat Li Xiaoqiang" to the outside world. But I still hope that you can help us at your convenience. ”

"This ......"

Li Xiaoqiang was a little confused for a while. He said in his heart, Mr. Kato, you are kind enough, and you are not an honest person. Is there anyone like you who speak? While bluntly saying that they were going to beat me. On the other hand, he asked me for help. But Li Xiaoqiang is not surprised at all. In this world, this kind of thing is probably only normal in the Go world.

"Okay, Mr. Kato, just tell me straight, what do you need me to do?"

Li Xiaoqiang replied very cheerfully, not to mention the help that Japanese Go once helped Chinese Go, that is, the decline of Japanese Go in later generations, which is also a pity in Li Xiaoqiang's opinion. This is not good for the development of Go as a whole. Besides, Go is not a major event related to the national economy and people's livelihood. If you can help your opponent become stronger, you can make the world chess more competitive. Then find a way to defeat stronger opponents on your own. Isn't that something much more enjoyable?

"After our dojo is reopened, we would like to invite Li Sang to give a few lectures to our young chess players, and by the way, to teach you the training methods of your country's national team."

This is to let yourself "teach by example". Li Xiaoqiang agreed without the slightest hesitation. I must admit that Li Xiaoqiang is a bit narcissistic. He believes that "being a good teacher" should be regarded as one of his few problems.

After saying goodbye to Mr. Kato. Li Xiaoqiang is a little enlightened. If the Japanese chess world can really make up their minds to catch up this time, it is likely that it really has a lot to do with themselves.

In real history, it is believed that the Japanese Go community is not unaware of its own troubles. But that's where it happened. South Korea has a Cao Yanzi, and they have a Masaki Takemiya. South Korea has a Li Shifo. They also have a Ita Kiki. Due to the existence of these two "nemesis", this gives the Japanese game of Go an illusion. They even maintained some kind of psychological advantage, so they didn't make up their minds to change at the time. This goes on for a few years. By then it was too late.

But now it is different, and now there is a Li Xiaoqiang in the world chess world. He is a standard Japanese nemesis, and with one stroke of his power, he seems to have completely torn the fig leaf of Japanese Go. That's why the Japanese chess world decided to make a change.

Of course, Li Xiaoqiang doesn't have to worry about his image at all. Because everyone knows that the Japanese nation is like this, and the more painful you beat him, the more he will like you and worship you. This is proven by numerous historical facts.

After spending nearly a week in Japan, Li Xiaoqiang is finally going back to China. At this time, Chang Rensheng also won the second game smoothly, and his debut was perfect.

"Yukari, haven't you been talking to me about something? The gods are chattering, and I don't know what kind of fame you are doing. Uh, I'm leaving soon, and you're not going to say it yet? ”

Yukari Umezawa looked at Li Xiaoqiang's eyes:

"Xiaoqiang, I'm not going to talk about it now."

Li Xiaoqiang smiled: "Yukari, you're just kidding me, aren't you?" ”

Yukari Umezawa ignored Li Xiaoqiang's jokes:

"Xiaoqiang, do you remember the game you won against me back then?"

"Which plate?"

"That's it...... It's the game where you used "Lovesick Break" to win me. ”

"Huh? …… Haha I remember, your level at that time was really good, I still remember ......"

"I still remember ......" Yukari Umezawa interrupted Li Xiaoqiang's words, and she looked bravely into Li Xiaoqiang's eyes again:

"I still remember what you told me at the time, to deal with "lovesickness", the most important thing is to rob the material. But now ...... I now find that I don't have enough looting. So...... So I'll save that for later. ”

After saying this, Umezawa Yukari turned around and left.

"Robbing the material......

On the first night of returning to China, Li Xiaoqiang was also a little crazy. (To be continued......)