"Unstoppable wonder boy!"

Li Xiaoqiang's witchcraft was once again powerful, and Mr. Hane was defeated by a "big-headed ghost". ”

After Li Xiaoqiang won three consecutive victories, Japan's news media was in an uproar again. A Japanese Go reporter said with emotion:

"The wizard on the chessboard not only behaves magically on the chessboard, he even breaks the unspoken rules of our industry......"

Most of Japan's professional Go competitions involve the participation of the news media. They are also very "disciplined" when reporting Go news, and they generally do not report Go matches without their own participation. Only those related to Li Xiaoqiang will be exceptional. Li Xiaoqiang has become a "topic of conversation" in the Go world.

On the second day after the end of the game, the Japanese magazine "Kido" received a "letter from a reader". The magazine revealed this "letter from readers" to other news outlets:

"Now it's time to face up to this problem, who can tell me what Li Xiaoqiang's "witchcraft" is capable of shining every time? ”

Naturally, there was once again a vigorous discussion in the Japanese Go community. As long as such a thing happens, Fujisawa Hideyuki, an old god stick, will definitely not miss it. He was the first to jump out again to express his opinion. It's just that there is nothing new in his words, he is just proudly peddling his old opinions:

"As I said a few years ago, the current professional game of Go has been detached from the essence of Go. In a game of Go, it is easy to score money, for example, 100 yuan, and many chess players think that they can get 51 yuan and be satisfied. It's not right to think that way. When playing Go, you have to think that "100 pieces are mine". There's nothing remarkable about Li San's success, he's just doing what I say......"

Fujisawa Hideyuki's "penny theory" has existed in the Go world for a long time. It must be admitted that there are actually people in the Japanese Go world who understand. To be honest, there's nothing wrong with the idea of "getting 51 pieces". When playing Go, winning half a game is a win, and winning 100 eyes is also a win. If I can win half a mesh very clearly, why should I take the risk to win 100 mesh?

The core idea of Japanese Go. It's "51 dollars". Clear, clear, and risk-free "get 51 yuan". This is the mainstream idea of Go in Japan. This kind of thinking has developed to the highest level, which is the "control flow" like Kobayashi Koji, Li Shifo, and Kong Erjie. Indeed, "control" is one of the core ideas of Japanese Go!

Although Li Shifo is Korean, he can be regarded as the "master of the control flow", so many people regard Li Shifo as the peak of the "Japanese stream".

"Control flow" is actually very difficult to cultivate, and it can be called "control flow". They must be a generation of top masters. "Control flow" requires that there are no shortcomings in various techniques, and that a certain technique is particularly prominent, so that it can be called "control flow".

Although Li Shifo's chess looks very dull, he rarely takes the initiative to provoke any battles. However, his strength is also recognized. Just because he doesn't fight doesn't mean he won't fight. He prefers "control" to combat. In it, there is always a taste of "surrendering without a fight" in it.

"Surrendering without a fight" is, of course, a very profound realm. This feeling is enjoyed by many people. Li Xiaoqiang actually likes it too. However, Li Xiaoqiang knows very well that the current human race wants to "surrender without a fight" in Go, which is simply a luxury.

Inside. It involves a basic understanding of Go.

What level has human beings reached in their understanding of Go?

Among them, there is the saying that Fujisawa Hideyuki is "six percent", and there is also the saying of Zhao Zhixun that "Go God lets two sons". In addition to these two statements. There seems to be no other way to say it. But is this kind of thinking the mainstream of people?

Li Xiaoqiang thinks that it may not be! He even further argues that they have this statement. From professional chess players to ordinary Go enthusiasts, it is just a kind of "non-mainstream". There are a lot of people who don't think so!

Of course, no one is going to refute this claim. This is normal. Feel free to ask other professional chess players. They will only be more humble, which is also human nature. No one will show their "arrogant" side in front of others. Of course, there is little practical point in arguing about such a question, because there is simply no way to quantify such a thing. If Hideyuki Fujisawa is not "pretending", then it can be assumed that in their understanding, "the development of Go is still at a low stage".

Proud humans can't stand their opinions. The most mainstream view is that Go has existed for thousands of years, and human analysis and research have been carried out for thousands of years, so from the perspective of accumulation and evolution, it should have reached an "advanced stage", right?

Is it "beginner" or "advanced"? Li Xiaoqiang himself didn't know what to do. The only thing Li Xiaoqiang knows is that his current level must be in a "low-level stage".

Japanese Go always thinks that they have entered the "advanced stage", so they always think about "surrendering without a fight". Especially the chess players who played against Li Xiaoqiang, they all had this idea more or less. For example, Mr. Awaji's "small tip" is nothing more than trying to "control" Li Xiaoqiang. Li Xiaoqiang wants to break free from this "control" anytime and anywhere. So "his witchcraft was always able to shine through".

Li Xiaoqiang is now playing a kind of "robber Go", a kind of Go that "grabs 100 yuan". It's not that this kind of Go is better than the "51 yuan" Go. Li Xiaoqiang just thinks that the game of "51 yuan" is actually more difficult and more profound. At this stage, I am not qualified to do so.

Not many chess players are qualified to do this!

When Li Shifo encountered Cui Poison, he was still entangled by the "poisonous snake method" of others, and there was no way to calmly play his own "control Go". The reason why Cui Poison was able to become the real "Li Shifo" nemesis is actually this reason. Even Li Shifo has times when he "can't control it", let alone other chess players in this era.

This is the secret of Li Xiaoqiang's winning chess at this stage, the real secret! Admitting that the understanding of Go is still in the "initial stage", maintain a pious and reverent mind for Go. Discuss the unknown territory of Go. In this way, the development of Go can be promoted.

The time when mankind is clearly aware of this problem should be 20 years from now. The reason why Li Xiaoqiang dared to plunge headlong into the professional Go circle was that he hoped that these 20 years of knowledge could make up for his lack of talent. So much for.

The "big debate" in the Japanese Go world didn't last long. Because there is a very real problem in front of them. That is:

Who will stop Li Xiaoqiang's progress!

After Li Xiaoqiang's three consecutive victories, this problem seems to be becoming more and more realistic. To be honest, compared to the lineup of the previous 3 ring tournaments. The lineup for the 4th Ring Match on the Japanese side should be the weakest. The next player on the Japanese side to play is Yukudan Shiraishi. To be honest, Li Xiaoqiang has no impression of this chess player at all.

Shiraishi Kudan is not well-known in the Japanese Go world, and it seems that he has no record of being able to do it. The only time he appeared on the international stage was in the just-concluded Fujitsu Cup. In real history, he is the only player who has ever been selected for the Japanese side of the tournament and has never played a match.

In real history, the 4th Ring Tournament was ended by Hagen Kudan.

Obviously, facing Li Xiaoqiang, who is in good shape and is vigorous. The Japanese Go community doesn't seem to be counting on Shiraishi Kudan to stop Li Xiaoqiang's winning streak. That's the way it is in the ring, if you let a chess player go crazy. It seems that his level can be 2 dan higher than that out of thin air.

Li Xiaoqiang is in such a state. In the next 4th set. Li Xiaoqiang didn't seem to spend much effort to win the game. It's not that Li Xiaoqiang played well in this game of chess. It can only be said that he is "very open". On the other hand, his opponent is estimated to be under too much psychological pressure, which caused the entire technique to be completely deformed. Didn't play to his true level at all. Let Li Xiaoqiang win easily.

Unknowingly, Li Xiaoqiang won 4 consecutive victories in the ring!

"Do you really need a super-first-class chess player to be able to stop Li Xiaoqiang? For the sake of the dignity of Japanese Go, I would like to ask Mr. Ohira and Mr. Yamashiro anyway. ”

After the end of the fourth set, some Japanese media made such an exclamation. You must know that there are only 7 people on each side of this ring. With the "lessons from the past" of the previous 3 sessions, the whole competition is going on to this time, the prospect of the ring competition. There is a sense of pessimism in the Japanese Go world. Now it's not a question of victory, but the time when X needs to think about "dignity".

Of course, all this has nothing to do with Li Xiaoqiang. After the end of the 4th game, Li Xiaoqiang was "a guest". At the invitation of Mr. Lin Haifeng, the Chinese delegation visited the "Lin Haifeng Research Association".

Same as the "Show Legion". The "Lin Haifeng Research Association" is also a research group organized by chess players on their own. Because of Mr. Lin's status, of course, there are many Taiwanese chess players in Japan participating in this seminar. In this workshop, Li Xiaoqiang saw many Taiwanese chess players such as Mr. Wang Licheng and Mr. Wang Mingwan. Regardless, it's always a little gracious to see your fellow citizens in a foreign country. As long as there is a sense of intimacy. There will be a lot less politeness. A group of chess players were exchanging ideas there. It's a lot of fun.

Mr. Wang Licheng and Mr. Wang Mingwan later won Japan's "Big Triple Crown". In particular, Mr. Wang Licheng has won the world championship and Japan's "chess saint". They are the representatives of the "post-six super era" of Japanese Go.

"Hahaha, is this the "13-year-old national player"? Gee. It's amazing, it's amazing......"

At this time, Mr. Lin Haifeng led a person who was not a chess player, although this person was not a chess player, but he was very famous in the Go world. He is also a "Go man". Seeing this person walk in, Coach Luo greeted him warmly:

"Hehe, I really didn't expect to meet Mr. Ying in Japan this time. How about it, did Mr. Wu agree? ”

It was Mr. Ying Chang who came in. He is the founder of the "Ying's Cup" and the formulator of the "Ying's Go Rules". He should still be running for the first "Ying's Cup". Listening to Coach Luo's words, he seemed to have come to Japan to find Mr. Wu Qingyuan for something. Li Xiaoqiang estimated that Mr. Wu Qingyuan may be invited to serve as the chief referee of the "Ying's Cup". Li Xiaoqiang knew that until the new century, Mr. Wu was the chief referee of the "Ying's Cup". Even if Mr. Wu is over 90 years old, this chief referee has never been replaced.

Mr. Ying seemed very happy and enthusiastic, probably because his wish was fulfilled. While responding to Coach Luo, he was curious about a large number of Li Xiaoqiang:

"Hahaha, yes, Mr. Wu agreed to be the referee of the game. I heard that Xiaoqiang came to Japan to compete, so I came here today to see our Chinese Go genius......"

Li Xiaoqiang looked at the old man, and his heart was still full of respect. Mr. Ying is a banker, and he is also a "Go man". His level of Go is certainly not very high, but his contribution to the game is not at all. For his contribution to Go, he can be respected by Li Xiaoqiang.

His contribution is not only the "Ying's Cup", in fact, he spares no effort to contribute to the popularization of Go.

"Ying's Cup for Youth in the World World", "Ying's Cup for College Students", "Ying's Cup for Computer Programs", ...... This series of "Ying's Cup" has played a great role in promoting the popularization of Go. Of course, his contribution is also reflected in the rules of Go.

The rule of "big stickers" was first proposed by Mr. Ying. The "Ying's Go Rules" are also the most detailed Go rules in the world. Not only detailed, but also very tight. Compared with the rules of Chinese and Japanese Go, in terms of preventing a tie in the game, it should be the "Ying's Go Rules" that do the best.

Due to the age gap. Li Xiaoqiang and Mr. Ying obviously don't have much to communicate with. The only thing I can communicate with him seems to be the problem of the rules of Go.

After some exchanges, Mr. Ying immediately introduced Li Xiaoqiang as a bosom friend. You must know that at this time, the "Ying's Go Rules" have just appeared in front of the world. Except for Taiwan, there are really not many people who know more about the "Ying's Go rules" than Li Xiaoqiang. As an enthusiast of Go rules, it is strange that he does not cite Li Xiaoqiang as a bosom friend.

"Ha Luha, in this way, Xiaoqiang, are you in favor of sticking 7 and a half meshes?"

"Well, I don't know how many eyes are appropriate. However, it should not be enough to post 5 and a half mesh now. The effect of one move is definitely more than 5 and a half ......."

"Xiaoqiang, you are a descendant of ancient chess, what do you think of the rules of ancient chess?"

"The "seat" in ancient chess is a bit unreasonable, and it restricts the variation of Go. However, "return the chess head" is a good rule. If there is a "return head", the game will become more complicated. I've been wondering how many items would be appropriate if the "return of the chess head" was restored......"

An old man and a young man were happily exchanging views there. They talked about some of the rules of Go, and some of them didn't even allow Mr. Lin Haifeng to interject. Mr. Ying was chatting with great interest, and he suddenly changed the topic:

"Hehe, it's a pity that the list of participants for the first competition has been decided. But it doesn't matter, as long as you continue to work hard, I will definitely invite you to participate in the 2nd competition......"

Li Xiaoqiang smiled bitterly in his heart, and said in his heart that I would like to participate in the second competition in 92. But it's unlikely. After a few years, due to some political problems. None of the Chinese mainland players participated in the 2nd Ying Cup. It's a great pity.

Li Xiaoqiang looked at the old man in front of him, and he thought in his heart:

"Is this matter really not changing......" (to be continued......