When it comes to the "chess saint" on the rivers and lakes, Duxing can be regarded as a legendary figure.

Duxing was born in a rural family with four walls, and in the memories of Duxing's minority: the family has never had a full meal, let alone the luxury of having meat and clothing.

The family was indeed so poor that they would not even patronize the thief if he had to go to the wrong threshold, and if he had to name one possession of a little value and dignity, it would be a pair of blue cotton pants shared by adults.

My father wore these somewhat decent pants when he went out. My mother usually wears them, but when she is home alone, she has to change into pants that are full of holes that are difficult to completely cover her body.

Such a family makes Duxing feel sad and hopeless, not only because of poverty, but also without the slightest family warmth and care.

Outside, his responsible and honest father is a long-term worker in a rich family, and his salary is a problem.

The other side of the macho side of the father at home is that he has to chew and drink a few glasses of wine at three meals a day, or fried beans or peanuts, and he doesn't particularly ask for any vegetables.

When it was time for him to go to work, he had to sip his quota of wine slowly before he stopped.

The owner was not satisfied with this behavior and repeatedly wanted to fire him, and he pleaded and promised the owner to take the initiative to reduce his salary.

Repeatedly, the bad habits did not change, and the owner did not mention the dismissal for the sake of low salary and really pitiful. The long-term worker doesn't seem to have any other means of making a living, except that this source might starve the family to death.

Duxing can really feel the contempt of others for his family from his eyes and words.

The wife 'mourns his misfortune and is angry with him' can't help but babble about her husband, which provokes the father who is the only one to be angry.

The mother of the only line had a blue nose and swollen face and was scarred, and often hid in a corner of the house and cried quietly.

Such a living environment has left an indelible shadow on Duxing's young mind, and his character is sensitive and inferior. In the face of the endless strife between his parents, he stood aside and just watched in a daze, frightened and silent, and his heart gradually accumulated infinite anger and resentment towards his father.

The most memorable thing about Duxing is when he was 12 years old, when his father's violence began to subside;

He helped his mother fight against his father's domestic violence, and his father angrily punched and kicked him at the age of 12, and he let himself be kicked and beaten repeatedly and fell down and got up without running or shouting like a stake, although the corners of his nose and mouth were dripping blood, he just looked at his father with a cold and hateful gaze.

The father shuddered and couldn't help but restrain his fists and kicks, because he saw the cold and vicious fireworks like poisonous snakes in his son's eyes.

Duxing has never been to school for a day since he was a child, and since he was seven years old, he has lightened the burden on his family and herded cattle for the rich man's family.

I don't know where I got a Go book, and whenever he has free time, he takes it out to read and figure it out, and he slowly indulges in it like a demon and can't extricate himself.

Time flies to the age of 14, and he was introduced to a hotel in the county as a handyman. He wakes up earlier than the chickens and goes to bed later than the pigs, he has to fire all the stoves before he opens the shop, and he has to clean and tidy up the greasy pots and pans after closing.

In addition to most of the salary, which is sent to the family as a subsidy, the rest of the salary is used to buy chess games.

Although he has not experienced actual combat, he knows that his chess skills have reached a certain level. He occasionally watched the so-called games between masters, but he also felt that his chess skills were ordinary.

The grinding of life and the rough dress did not make the 15-year-old look trivial and decadent.

On the contrary, he grew into a personable young man, with a cold and fair face that was thin, but showed a kind of tenacity, and under the sword eyebrows there were two slightly sunken but bright eyes, revealing a faint melancholy and extraordinary wisdom. The figure is slender and straight, and it will invisibly reveal a handsome and refined temperament, which makes people unconsciously produce a kind of envy and secret love from the bottom of their hearts.

One day, two extraordinary guests came to the hotel. One of them was burly and imposing, with a swarthy face, piercing eyes with perseverance and uprightness, and a short beard on his chin, which looked energetic. Duxing later learned that he was Shi Kefa, the secretary of the Ministry of War, a well-known anti-Qing general. The other is Ma Shiying.

These two people also seem to be people who love Go, and in their spare time before the wine and food are served, they actually took out Go and began to play against each other attentively. On the contrary, when the chess meets the opponent and the talent, the chess game is deadlocked.

The only line happened to be in charge of the errand of this table, and carefully brought the dishes, chopsticks, wine and food on the tray, and glanced at the chess game casually and disdainfully.

I was suddenly surprised at the bottom of my heart, the chess skills of the two guests were unexpectedly exquisite, the layout was unique, Shi Kefa's layout was majestic and profound, and Ma Shiying's layout was brilliant and exquisite.

With the unique vision of the only line, their chess skills can be called a master in the world.

The only one party served the wine and food, risked being reprimanded by the owner, and stood silently watching the chess, reluctant to leave.

Shi Kefa stared at the chess game intently and meditated, his dark eyebrows were furrowed, and he held a chess piece in his index finger and middle finger for a long time, and it was difficult to place a bet.

Puzzled, he raised his head slightly to temporarily adjust his mind, slightly raised his head and looked away from staring at the chessboard, and inadvertently saw the only line that was watching the chess from the sidelines and showing a thoughtful demeanor.

Shi Kefa said with a smile as if intentionally or unintentionally, "Could it be that the little brother also likes to play chess? Where do you think my chess hand is more appropriate?" looked at the young man with a smile on his inquiring eyes.

It was meant to be a joke. The only line was casual but serious, and he pointed out a move of chess.

Shi Kefa pondered silently for a moment, his frowning brows stretched out as if he had been empowered, and his dark pupils flashed with a light of surprise and appreciation. His mouth was full of surprise: "Not bad! Not bad! He has such attainments at a young age, and if he practices with time, he will become a great weapon in the future." ”

Ma Shiying carefully stroked the inverted mustache with his index finger thumb, and slightly agreed to express his deep agreement with the other party's insight, "It's a pity that the pearl is dark, there is no talent and no chance, and it will eventually drown the yellow dust." ”

Shi Kefa was silent with deep sympathy, the tiger mouth of his palm was loosened and his cheeks were pinched tightly, he lowered his head for a long time and thought about something, and suddenly looked at Duxing as if he had made up his mind: "I don't know if the little brother has the intention of going to the capital to seek development? You can settle down in my mansion to do chores or something, and my salary will not be lower than your current salary." ”

Opportunities are fleeting, and those who seize them are often able to change their fate.

This is the wish that the only line has always dreamed of, and it is tantamount to a happy event that falls into the sky. The mind is like a bird closed in a cage, longing for the day when it can fly freely in the vast blue sky.

Shi Kefa's mansion has since added a young chess talent.

Although it is also miscellaneous, the only line enjoys an enviable privilege that other subordinates do not have. The daily work is also easy and simple, cleaning the yard in the morning, tidying up the study, and the rest of the time waiting to be sent out to send letters to purchase something, which is rare more than ten times a month.

A lot of leisure time, the only line is used to figure out and study the chess game, and subtly improve the chess skills by leaps and bounds to perfection.

Shi Kefa, Ma Shiying and other masters have never won the 16-year-old boy Duxing, and a few of them are lucky enough to get a draw. Every time this matter was mentioned in open and secret chatter, the eunuchs were all amazed at each other, and at the same time admired each other, revealing a trace of jealousy that could not be concealed.

They seem to have a premonition that a dazzling chess star is about to rise inexorably.

Everyone believed that the arrival of this day was only a matter of time, and the shadow of the sun was scorching, and the sun was bound to be red soon.

Compared with the miserable life in the past, Duxing now feels as if he is living in heaven, and he feels joy and satisfaction, warmth and happiness that he has never felt before.

It's not that Duxing enjoys the pleasure of flattery, he finds here the wonderful feeling of being at home.

Shi Kefa is busy with official business and rarely stays at home, and it is his wife who is in charge of affairs at home. Madame is definitely a beauty of this age, with an oval face, jet-black hair coiled on the top of her head, a peach-shaped bun, a shiny silver hairpin obliquely inserted, a smooth forehead, eyebrows like a lying silkworm, and the bright black eyes of the pupils overflowing with a kind and understanding brilliance, and the corners of the mouth on both sides of the smile are upturned, which makes people feel a respectable affinity.

Mrs. often shush and ask for warmth to Duxing, and she loves her as if she has been pampered, which makes her 15-year-old daughter Shi Xiangyu a little jealous.

Although Mrs. is a beautiful embryo, her daughter Shi Xiangyu is not a beauty. The appearance is just passable, the figure is slender, the white duck egg face, the contours of the nose and lips appear thoughtful and delicate, the cheeks often show two sweet and lovely wine nightmares, the watery eyes reveal a sometimes playful and sometimes reserved brilliance, and the gestures also reveal the elegant temperament of everyone's ladies.

Shi Xiangyu's personal maid Wang Yating is 14 years old, but she is also smart and lively, and she speaks wittily and humorously.

The introverted and taciturn One Line became friends with them for everything, and he slowly became cheerful, and his always closed heart was gradually opened.

They spent a lot of time together and left many good memories.

On the day of the Youth Festival, Miss Guanguan can go to the suburbs with the consent of her parents according to the custom, and to put it bluntly, she can play freely.

Without the protection of the family, parents can rest assured. The little sister was not happy to send a family member to accompany her. The best candidate is naturally 16-year-old Duxing, all of whom are young people of the same age, and there is no generation gap in the city. You can play outside freely, and you can't ask for it alone, not to mention beautiful companions.

Young people, especially little sisters, are like canaries in a cage for too long, and they are looking forward to the day when they are about to go green, and their hearts that yearn for freedom and relaxation have already flown high above the walls and deep into the house.

The outside world is so wonderful and dynamic. There is a trace of moist and fresh air, which seems to contain even a sweet and light fragrance, every grass and every little flower looks so beautiful and vibrant in their eyes, and colorful butterflies flutter like lovely and beautiful elves, lingering left and right.

The mood has never been so relaxed and comfortable, they feel that every inch of their body seems to open their mouths at this time, greedily and freely breathing fresh oxygen, and their hearts and dreams are flying like the wind.

The 14-year-old Yahuan Wang Yating's innocent and lively character is unrestrained, she is like a bird with her arms outstretched and jumping and running, looking up at the blue sky and screaming happily: "Fly, fly, I want to fly!" She trotted ahead of the lead, picking up nameless flowers from time to time, and then casually threw them into the air after filling a bunch, and the beautiful flowers fell down lightly and elegantly like colorful parachutes......

Duyi and Shi Xiangyu still retained a trace of youthful reserve and height, and the two kept a foot away in silence and walked side by side, with an unconcealable smile on their cheeks, and their eyes followed Wang Yating's light and free figure with envy and longing.

Shi Xiangyu was unwilling to endure this silent atmosphere, she seemed to inadvertently skim a trace of mane fluttering in her eyes, and seemed to say to herself intentionally or unintentionally:

"There is no worldly rhyme, and sex should love hills and mountains. fell into the dust net by mistake and went for thirteen years.

The birds love the old forest, and the pond fish thinks about the old place. Open up the wilderness in the south and return to the garden.

There are more than ten acres of square houses and eight or nine thatched houses. The elm willow shades the back eaves, and the peach and plum Luo Hall are in front of the hall.

Warm and distant village, smoke in the ruins. The dog barks in the deep alley, and the rooster cries in the mulberry tree.

There is no dust in the courtyard, and there is spare time in the empty room. After being in the cage for a long time, you can return to nature. ”

Shi Xiangyu recited the Eastern Jin Dynasty poet Tao Yuanming's "Returning to the Garden and Pastoral Home".

Wang Yating continued to chant mockingly: "The willows and flowers are halfway through spring, and the pearls are photographed in pairs." ”

Shi Xiangyu Bingxue was smart enough to hear the sound of Yahuan, and suddenly his cheeks were crimson and his heart was beating wildly, and he pretended to be angry and laughed and scolded: "It's a joke about me, it's strange if I don't tear your mouth apart." ”

In order to hide the panic in her heart, she took the opportunity to catch up with Wang Yating, and the innocent character in the cardamom years was immediately shown at a glance, only the girl who longed for freedom here, and there was no pretentious and restrained lady of the eunuch. Wang Yating giggled and giggled while running happily in front, and the innocent and crisp laughter was like a wind chime, floating in this pure and immaculate space.

Duxing has not read any books, but he is also a smart person. Although he can't recite any poems and songs, he can still understand the meaning. He just didn't think it was an unintentional joke, and he never had the luxury of tying the knot with the official lady. Such beautiful and bizarre stories are only possible in fairy tales and folklore.

Besides, Duxing is a person with extremely low self-esteem in his heart.

The only line has no desires and no desires, and has always been the same on the outside and on the inside.

Since this joke, Shi Xiangyu always felt flustered and shy when she met Duxing, she could no longer dare to look at Duxing's eyes calmly, afraid that the other party would see through the girl's mind and laugh at her. She didn't know that this feeling was the hazy and wonderful of the first opening of a girl's love. There is a faint desire to get along with each other day and night, if there is no other person in the sky, I feel a little lost and depressed.

His mind and gaze couldn't help but pay attention to the unique line, and Shi Xiangyu found in him countless admirable characteristics that he had never cared about before;

Probably out of the eyes of the lover, the 16-year-old Duxing is actually a different beautiful young man, with a slender and straight figure, a sharp and angular face, handsome and thin, like a finely carved sculpture that looks tangible and exquisite, a little abrupt and bulging throat has appeared in the middle of the throat, and the pale and thin lips always like to purse, which looks individual and charming, and there is a layer of imperceptible light and fine fluff along the lip, which is still a childish teenager.

He was attentive and considerate, tenacious and capable, spoke succinctly, and showed an indescribable strength in his gestures.

Don't Yahuan Wang Yating said, Shi Xiangyu himself felt lazy, he seemed to be absent-minded and bored in everything, and his mind seemed to be magical, and he would move to that person unconsciously.

The daily compulsory classes are only hastily perfunctory, and the poems and calligraphy and the female red qin music are extremely rough.

Wang Yating said wittily: "If Mr. Confucius saw these works, he would definitely cry bitterly. ”

Shi Xiangyu's face was gloomy, and he just smiled. The state of the nymphomaniac has not changed much, and it is still difficult to sleep, and after only a few days of kung fu, his face is a little haggard, and the original beauty and coquettishness seem dull.

Madame noticed it all during the meal, and asked a few times with special concern.

Wang Yating knew it but pretended to be confused and said: "If you have some disease, you should really ask the doctor to take a good look!"

Shi Xiangyu complained about her in her heart, I was hurt by you, the stinky girl made this kind of joke.

Wang Yating is smart and clever, and she sees the crux of the problem, but she does not pierce this layer of window paper, and she has her own idea in her heart, knowing that heart disease still needs heart medicine, and the bell must be tied to the bell.

She has the heart to learn from the Yahuan matchmaker in "The Legend of the West Chamber" and wants to promote a beautiful marriage.

One day a few days later, she seemed to cause a conversation intentionally or unintentionally: "In my opinion, the chess skills of the only son are becoming more and more exquisite, why don't Miss often find him to learn from each other to improve his chess skills, if he can learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses, it will be flawless, and in my opinion, Miss's poetry can also be called a must in the world, and the talent will never be inferior to Li Qingzhao and Su Xiaomei in the Song Dynasty." ”

"What is the stinky girl talking nonsense again? Could it be the reincarnation of Su Qin and Zhang Yi?"

Wang Yating pretended to be embarrassed and looked at Shi Xiangyu playfully, and said without saying anything: "I originally wanted to suggest it to Madame like this, but since Miss doesn't approve of it, then, it's the point." ”

Shi Xiangyu's cheeks flushed, and he scolded softly as if it were true or false: "Quirky girl!" shook his hand and then turned to the study.

The little sisters have long been close to each other day and night, and Wang Yating has a tacit understanding of Miss's intentions.

Wang Yating is really thoughtful and clever, and she has contributed to this matter seamlessly.

Duxing spent more time with Shi Xiangyu, and there seemed to be such a mutual admiration between the two.

The unique chess skills are far profound, unparalleled, and can make the opponent eight. Shi Xiangyu is also a draw at most when he is in good shape, you must know that Shi Xiangyu's chess skills have been guided by famous teachers.

Shi Xiangyu's accomplishments and attainments in literature made the other party admire him a lot.

The two are hungry for each other to learn each other's strengths, and their own shortcomings have been made up to a certain extent.

They are undoubtedly a pair of outstanding teenage boys and girls, and no matter what the destined ending will be amazing. If it can intersect and complement each other, then it is a fascinating story in the world. If the end of the world is far away, then it is a regrettable thing for the ages.

Their end is destined to be the latter.

A stubborn inferiority complex is like blood that has been deeply implanted in the bone marrow of Duxing since childhood, and his love is destined to be cowardly and hesitant. What's more, there is such a world-apart door and identity.

In the face of the affection from the official lady, the only line without the spirit of adventure pretends to be insensitive, although there is an infinite desire and longing for love in his heart.

Duxing ignored it and still watched the chess game silently and fiddled with the chess game by himself, with a trace of sourness and guilt trickling in his heart.

Wang Yating hated the iron and scolded the only line for being a stupid goose.

The falling flowers are intentionally ruthless, and this first love, which seems to be friendship and love, died early before it could sprout.

The panacea for healing the wounds of the soul is time, and their state and relationship seem to be subtly restored to their original state.

Shi Xiangyu will still play chess with the only line, but it is rare to have a few times.

Shi Xiangyu will still talk about the past and the present with Duxing, but there seems to be a faint rustiness and indifference in his pupils.

During this period, a certain waiter's family asked the Shi family for marriage for their son, and Shi Xiangyu, who has always been arrogant, unexpectedly and happily agreed this time. The two families quickly agreed on a family affair and were optimistic about the auspicious day.

On this auspicious day, Shi Xiangyu drew his eyebrows, wiped his lips, dressed up and married **, and he would never forget her eyes that were like a glimpse when she parted, with a faint melancholy and a faint regret.

Although these things are no longer closely related to his unique line, he still can't help but feel a wave of inexplicable sadness and regret in his heart.

A few degrees of sunset and a few degrees of red, a few degrees of flying flowers and a few degrees of wind, a dream in front of the window of a night of spring thoughts, the fragrance is as old as ever, and there is no residual red.

Duxing is still studying Go as always without distractions, and he occasionally goes into a daze as if he has something on his mind.

The unique chess skills gradually became famous among the court doctors.

The fame of Duxing spread to the ears of Emperor Chongzhen, who was fond of games, and he personally summoned Duxing and played six games.

Everyone knows that the emperor's grace is unpredictable, and the only one is hesitant for a long time to win or lose.

The lone line ended up in an unprecedented draw.

What is remarkable is that each of the six games is a draw.

This shows that the unique line of control and computing power is unparalleled.

Emperor Chongzhen was convinced and ashamed, and rewarded a lot of rare treasures to the only line.

Since then, Chongzhen has praised the only line of people as a prodigy in the chess world.

Ma Shiying suggested that a two-month chess tournament be held across the country, and the final eight could win both fame and fortune, especially the first champion who could get the plaque of the emperor's handwritten "chess saint". Contestants can be contested regardless of geography and gender.

This is the fourth world-renowned Go tournament since the founding of the dynasty, and the other three took place during the reign of Ming Taizu Hongwu and Chengzu Yongle.

At that time, there were four teams with a high demand for the championship;

Zhang Ziming, the second son of the Minister of Imperial History, is well-read, intelligent, handsome, especially in chess, and has not heard that he has been defeated in the chess world in the capital. At that time, Liu Shigong and Zhou Yufan were also famous in the capital. Together with Zhang Ziming, they are known as the "Three Heroes of Beijing". They were arguably the preeminent leaders of the chess world at the time.

There is also Dong Xiaowan, one of the "Qin Huai Bayan", she is smart and beautiful, with beautiful hair and beautiful hair. In particular, chess and calligraphy and painting are known as the "two unique Qinhuai paintings", and the "Colorful Butterfly Picture" painted by her at the age of 15 is still collected in the Wuxi Museum. Chess has been well-known in the Central Plains for a long time.

There is also a young talent in the south, Zhou Youkun, it is said that he has been guided by the previous three chess predecessors Kui Yuan, and his chess skills have reached the unfathomable realm, he opened the museum to teach apprentices, and the branch library covers 23 provinces, and 38 of the disciples have become famous.

The only line that has only recently become famous is one of them, but it is not very favored by everyone. The one-line that was unknown before made a short debut and almost no signs of fame.

In fact, Duxing is one of the most powerful dark horses. Since the age of seven, he has been studying chess with almost all Chinese and foreign famous scores, and he has absorbed the essence and found another way, subtly forming his own unique chess path and style.

However, those long-known chess players have to spend more or less time on staggered entertainment, and the level of chess skills can be maintained in the same state as when they became famous, and if they improve, it can be called commendable.

There is no doubt that this chess tournament will rise a star-studded prodigy, and the fierce and exciting pictures of the game will be refreshing and eagerly awaited.

The competition period came as scheduled, the capital was as grand as the festival, there was a scene of traffic in the streets and alleys, the large and small post houses in the capital were suddenly full half a month in advance, and the participants of the spectators were still rushing to the capital from all over the world.

Families on the outskirts of the capital have also benefited from this and have been able to rent out their idle houses and have additional income. The economy seems to be extraordinarily prosperous, and the price of vegetables and poultry has doubled compared to usual.

Celebrities and businessmen from all over the world gather in the capital here, and the gentle and elegant celebrities, talented women with beautiful faces and rich people who spend extravagantly and profligate are definitely a blessing for the eyes and ears.

People can have the privilege of catching a glimpse of an idol whose name was once unheard.

The "Qin Huai Bayan", who is famous for his talent and appearance, came two at once this time. Among them, there is Dong Xiaowan, who has beautiful hair, and later generations have given him the words "Xiaolou is drunk and red, the troubled times are like a dream, a wisp of incense and soul is scattered for half a life, and the piano is not finished before the song is written." Among them, there is Li Xiangjun, who is chivalrous and soft-hearted, and later generations have given him the words "Ten miles of fireworks chasing water, pipa sound and color feast, fragrant fan peach blossom embroidery sadness, and new words for the king." ”

When it comes to the "chess saint" on the rivers and lakes, Duxing can be regarded as a legendary figure.

Duxing was born in a rural family with four walls, and in the memories of Duxing's minority: the family has never had a full meal, let alone the luxury of having meat and clothing.

The family was indeed so poor that they would not even patronize the thief if he had to go to the wrong threshold, and if he had to name one possession of a little value and dignity, it would be a pair of blue cotton pants shared by adults.

My father wore these somewhat decent pants when he went out. My mother usually wears them, but when she is home alone, she has to change into pants that are full of holes that are difficult to completely cover her body.

Such a family makes Duxing feel sad and hopeless, not only because of poverty, but also without the slightest family warmth and care.

Outside, his responsible and honest father is a long-term worker in a rich family, and his salary is a problem.

The other side of the macho side of the father at home is that he has to chew and drink a few glasses of wine at three meals a day, or fried beans or peanuts, and he doesn't particularly ask for any vegetables.

When it was time for him to go to work, he had to sip his quota of wine slowly before he stopped.

The owner was not satisfied with this behavior and repeatedly wanted to fire him, and he pleaded and promised the owner to take the initiative to reduce his salary.

Repeatedly, the bad habits did not change, and the owner did not mention the dismissal for the sake of low salary and really pitiful. The long-term worker doesn't seem to have any other means of making a living, except that this source might starve the family to death.

Duxing can really feel the contempt of others for his family from his eyes and words.

The wife 'mourns his misfortune and is angry with him' can't help but babble about her husband, which provokes the father who is the only one to be angry.

The mother of the only line had a blue nose and swollen face and was scarred, and often hid in a corner of the house and cried quietly.

Such a living environment has left an indelible shadow on Duxing's young mind, and his character is sensitive and inferior. In the face of the endless strife between his parents, he stood aside and just watched in a daze, frightened and silent, and his heart gradually accumulated infinite anger and resentment towards his father.

The most memorable thing about Duxing is when he was 12 years old, when his father's violence began to subside;

He helped his mother fight against his father's domestic violence, and his father angrily punched and kicked him at the age of 12, and he let himself be kicked and beaten repeatedly and fell down and got up without running or shouting like a stake, although the corners of his nose and mouth were dripping blood, he just looked at his father with a cold and hateful gaze.

The father shuddered and couldn't help but restrain his fists and kicks, because he saw the cold and vicious fireworks like poisonous snakes in his son's eyes.

Duxing has never been to school for a day since he was a child, and since he was seven years old, he has lightened the burden on his family and herded cattle for the rich man's family.

I don't know where I got a Go book, and whenever he has free time, he takes it out to read and figure it out, and he slowly indulges in it like a demon and can't extricate himself.

Time flies to the age of 14, and he was introduced to a hotel in the county as a handyman. He wakes up earlier than the chickens and goes to bed later than the pigs, he has to fire all the stoves before he opens the shop, and he has to clean and tidy up the greasy pots and pans after closing.

In addition to most of the salary, which is sent to the family as a subsidy, the rest of the salary is used to buy chess games.

Although he has not experienced actual combat, he knows that his chess skills have reached a certain level. He occasionally watched the so-called games between masters, but he also felt that his chess skills were ordinary.

The grinding of life and the rough dress did not make the 15-year-old look trivial and decadent.

On the contrary, he grew into a personable young man, with a cold and fair face that was thin, but showed a kind of tenacity, and under the sword eyebrows there were two slightly sunken but bright eyes, revealing a faint melancholy and extraordinary wisdom. The figure is slender and straight, and it will invisibly reveal a handsome and refined temperament, which makes people unconsciously produce a kind of envy and secret love from the bottom of their hearts.

One day, two extraordinary guests came to the hotel. One of them was burly and imposing, with a swarthy face, piercing eyes with perseverance and uprightness, and a short beard on his chin, which looked energetic. Duxing later learned that he was Shi Kefa, the secretary of the Ministry of War, a well-known anti-Qing general. The other is Ma Shiying.

These two people also seem to be people who love Go, and in their spare time before the wine and food are served, they actually took out Go and began to play against each other attentively. On the contrary, when the chess meets the opponent and the talent, the chess game is deadlocked.

The only line happened to be in charge of the errand of this table, and carefully brought the dishes, chopsticks, wine and food on the tray, and glanced at the chess game casually and disdainfully.

I was suddenly surprised at the bottom of my heart, the chess skills of the two guests were unexpectedly exquisite, the layout was unique, Shi Kefa's layout was majestic and profound, and Ma Shiying's layout was brilliant and exquisite.

With the unique vision of the only line, their chess skills can be called a master in the world.

The only one party served the wine and food, risked being reprimanded by the owner, and stood silently watching the chess, reluctant to leave.

Shi Kefa stared at the chess game intently and meditated, his dark eyebrows were furrowed, and he held a chess piece in his index finger and middle finger for a long time, and it was difficult to place a bet.

Puzzled, he raised his head slightly to temporarily adjust his mind, slightly raised his head and looked away from staring at the chessboard, and inadvertently saw the only line that was watching the chess from the sidelines and showing a thoughtful demeanor.

Shi Kefa said with a smile as if intentionally or unintentionally, "Could it be that the little brother also likes to play chess? Where do you think my chess hand is more appropriate?" looked at the young man with a smile on his inquiring eyes.

It was meant to be a joke. The only line was casual but serious, and he pointed out a move of chess.

Shi Kefa pondered silently for a moment, his frowning brows stretched out as if he had been empowered, and his dark pupils flashed with a light of surprise and appreciation. His mouth was full of surprise: "Not bad! Not bad! He has such attainments at a young age, and if he practices with time, he will become a great weapon in the future." ”

Ma Shiying carefully stroked the inverted mustache with his index finger thumb, and slightly agreed to express his deep agreement with the other party's insight, "It's a pity that the pearl is dark, there is no talent and no chance, and it will eventually drown the yellow dust." ”

Shi Kefa was silent with deep sympathy, the tiger mouth of his palm was loosened and his cheeks were pinched tightly, he lowered his head for a long time and thought about something, and suddenly looked at Duxing as if he had made up his mind: "I don't know if the little brother has the intention of going to the capital to seek development? You can settle down in my mansion to do chores or something, and my salary will not be lower than your current salary." ”

Opportunities are fleeting, and those who seize them are often able to change their fate.

This is the wish that the only line has always dreamed of, and it is tantamount to a happy event that falls into the sky. The mind is like a bird closed in a cage, longing for the day when it can fly freely in the vast blue sky.

Shi Kefa's mansion has since added a young chess talent.

Although it is also miscellaneous, the only line enjoys an enviable privilege that other subordinates do not have. The daily work is also easy and simple, cleaning the yard in the morning, tidying up the study, and the rest of the time waiting to be sent out to send letters to purchase something, which is rare more than ten times a month.

A lot of leisure time, the only line is used to figure out and study the chess game, and subtly improve the chess skills by leaps and bounds to perfection.

Shi Kefa, Ma Shiying and other masters have never won the 16-year-old boy Duxing, and a few of them are lucky enough to get a draw. Every time this matter was mentioned in open and secret chatter, the eunuchs were all amazed at each other, and at the same time admired each other, revealing a trace of jealousy that could not be concealed.

They seem to have a premonition that a dazzling chess star is about to rise inexorably.

Everyone believed that the arrival of this day was only a matter of time, and the shadow of the sun was scorching, and the sun was bound to be red soon.

Compared with the miserable life in the past, Duxing now feels as if he is living in heaven, and he feels joy and satisfaction, warmth and happiness that he has never felt before.

It's not that Duxing enjoys the pleasure of flattery, he finds here the wonderful feeling of being at home.

Shi Kefa is busy with official business and rarely stays at home, and it is his wife who is in charge of affairs at home. Madame is definitely a beauty of this age, with an oval face, jet-black hair coiled on the top of her head, a peach-shaped bun, a shiny silver hairpin obliquely inserted, a smooth forehead, eyebrows like a lying silkworm, and the bright black eyes of the pupils overflowing with a kind and understanding brilliance, and the corners of the mouth on both sides of the smile are upturned, which makes people feel a respectable affinity.

Mrs. often shush and ask for warmth to Duxing, and she loves her as if she has been pampered, which makes her 15-year-old daughter Shi Xiangyu a little jealous.

Although Mrs. is a beautiful embryo, her daughter Shi Xiangyu is not a beauty. The appearance is just passable, the figure is slender, the white duck egg face, the contours of the nose and lips appear thoughtful and delicate, the cheeks often show two sweet and lovely wine nightmares, the watery eyes reveal a sometimes playful and sometimes reserved brilliance, and the gestures also reveal the elegant temperament of everyone's ladies.

Shi Xiangyu's personal maid Wang Yating is 14 years old, but she is also smart and lively, and she speaks wittily and humorously.

The introverted and taciturn One Line became friends with them for everything, and he slowly became cheerful, and his always closed heart was gradually opened.

They spent a lot of time together and left many good memories.

On the day of the Youth Festival, Miss Guanguan can go to the suburbs with the consent of her parents according to the custom, and to put it bluntly, she can play freely.

Without the protection of the family, parents can rest assured. The little sister was not happy to send a family member to accompany her. The best candidate is naturally 16-year-old Duxing, all of whom are young people of the same age, and there is no generation gap in the city. You can play outside freely, and you can't ask for it alone, not to mention beautiful companions.

Young people, especially little sisters, are like canaries in a cage for too long, and they are looking forward to the day when they are about to go green, and their hearts that yearn for freedom and relaxation have already flown high above the walls and deep into the house.

The outside world is so wonderful and dynamic. There is a trace of moist and fresh air, which seems to contain even a sweet and light fragrance, every grass and every little flower looks so beautiful and vibrant in their eyes, and colorful butterflies flutter like lovely and beautiful elves, lingering left and right.

The mood has never been so relaxed and comfortable, they feel that every inch of their body seems to open their mouths at this time, greedily and freely breathing fresh oxygen, and their hearts and dreams are flying like the wind.

The 14-year-old Yahuan Wang Yating's innocent and lively character is unrestrained, she is like a bird with her arms outstretched and jumping and running, looking up at the blue sky and screaming happily: "Fly, fly, I want to fly!" She trotted ahead of the lead, picking up nameless flowers from time to time, and then casually threw them into the air after filling a bunch, and the beautiful flowers fell down lightly and elegantly like colorful parachutes......

Duyi and Shi Xiangyu still retained a trace of youthful reserve and height, and the two kept a foot away in silence and walked side by side, with an unconcealable smile on their cheeks, and their eyes followed Wang Yating's light and free figure with envy and longing.

Shi Xiangyu was unwilling to endure this silent atmosphere, she seemed to inadvertently skim a trace of mane fluttering in her eyes, and seemed to say to herself intentionally or unintentionally:

"There is no worldly rhyme, and sex should love hills and mountains. fell into the dust net by mistake and went for thirteen years.

The birds love the old forest, and the pond fish thinks about the old place. Open up the wilderness in the south and return to the garden.

There are more than ten acres of square houses and eight or nine thatched houses. The elm willow shades the back eaves, and the peach and plum Luo Hall are in front of the hall.

Warm and distant village, smoke in the ruins. The dog barks in the deep alley, and the rooster cries in the mulberry tree.

There is no dust in the courtyard, and there is spare time in the empty room. After being in the cage for a long time, you can return to nature. ”

Shi Xiangyu recited the Eastern Jin Dynasty poet Tao Yuanming's "Returning to the Garden and Pastoral Home".

Wang Yating continued to chant mockingly: "The willows and flowers are halfway through spring, and the pearls are photographed in pairs." ”

Shi Xiangyu Bingxue was smart enough to hear the sound of Yahuan, and suddenly his cheeks were crimson and his heart was beating wildly, and he pretended to be angry and laughed and scolded: "It's a joke about me, it's strange if I don't tear your mouth apart." ”

In order to hide the panic in her heart, she took the opportunity to catch up with Wang Yating, and the innocent character in the cardamom years was immediately shown at a glance, only the girl who longed for freedom here, and there was no pretentious and restrained lady of the eunuch. Wang Yating giggled and giggled while running happily in front, and the innocent and crisp laughter was like a wind chime, floating in this pure and immaculate space.

Duxing has not read any books, but he is also a smart person. Although he can't recite any poems and songs, he can still understand the meaning. He just didn't think it was an unintentional joke, and he never had the luxury of tying the knot with the official lady. Such beautiful and bizarre stories are only possible in fairy tales and folklore.

Besides, Duxing is a person with extremely low self-esteem in his heart.

The only line has no desires and no desires, and has always been the same on the outside and on the inside.

Since this joke, Shi Xiangyu always felt flustered and shy when she met Duxing, she could no longer dare to look at Duxing's eyes calmly, afraid that the other party would see through the girl's mind and laugh at her. She didn't know that this feeling was the hazy and wonderful of the first opening of a girl's love. There is a faint desire to get along with each other day and night, if there is no other person in the sky, I feel a little lost and depressed.

His mind and gaze couldn't help but pay attention to the unique line, and Shi Xiangyu found in him countless admirable characteristics that he had never cared about before;

Probably out of the eyes of the lover, the 16-year-old Duxing is actually a different beautiful young man, with a slender and straight figure, a sharp and angular face, handsome and thin, like a finely carved sculpture that looks tangible and exquisite, a little abrupt and bulging throat has appeared in the middle of the throat, and the pale and thin lips always like to purse, which looks individual and charming, and there is a layer of imperceptible light and fine fluff along the lip, which is still a childish teenager.

He was attentive and considerate, tenacious and capable, spoke succinctly, and showed an indescribable strength in his gestures.

Don't Yahuan Wang Yating said, Shi Xiangyu himself felt lazy, he seemed to be absent-minded and bored in everything, and his mind seemed to be magical, and he would move to that person unconsciously.

The daily compulsory classes are only hastily perfunctory, and the poems and calligraphy and the female red qin music are extremely rough.

Wang Yating said wittily: "If Mr. Confucius saw these works, he would definitely cry bitterly. ”

Shi Xiangyu's face was gloomy, and he just smiled. The state of the nymphomaniac has not changed much, and it is still difficult to sleep, and after only a few days of kung fu, his face is a little haggard, and the original beauty and coquettishness seem dull.

Madame noticed it all during the meal, and asked a few times with special concern.

Wang Yating knew it but pretended to be confused and said: "If you have some disease, you should really ask the doctor to take a good look!"

Shi Xiangyu complained about her in her heart, I was hurt by you, the stinky girl made this kind of joke.

Wang Yating is smart and clever, and she sees the crux of the problem, but she does not pierce this layer of window paper, and she has her own idea in her heart, knowing that heart disease still needs heart medicine, and the bell must be tied to the bell.

She has the heart to learn from the Yahuan matchmaker in "The Legend of the West Chamber" and wants to promote a beautiful marriage.

One day a few days later, she seemed to cause a conversation intentionally or unintentionally: "In my opinion, the chess skills of the only son are becoming more and more exquisite, why don't Miss often find him to learn from each other to improve his chess skills, if he can learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses, it will be flawless, and in my opinion, Miss's poetry can also be called a must in the world, and the talent will never be inferior to Li Qingzhao and Su Xiaomei in the Song Dynasty." ”

"What is the stinky girl talking nonsense again? Could it be the reincarnation of Su Qin and Zhang Yi?"

Wang Yating pretended to be embarrassed and looked at Shi Xiangyu playfully, and said without saying anything: "I originally wanted to suggest it to Madame like this, but since Miss doesn't approve of it, then, it's the point." ”

Shi Xiangyu's cheeks flushed, and he scolded softly as if it were true or false: "Quirky girl!" shook his hand and then turned to the study.

The little sisters have long been close to each other day and night, and Wang Yating has a tacit understanding of Miss's intentions.

Wang Yating is really thoughtful and clever, and she has contributed to this matter seamlessly.

Duxing spent more time with Shi Xiangyu, and there seemed to be such a mutual admiration between the two.

The unique chess skills are far profound, unparalleled, and can make the opponent eight. Shi Xiangyu is also a draw at most when he is in good shape, you must know that Shi Xiangyu's chess skills have been guided by famous teachers.

Shi Xiangyu's accomplishments and attainments in literature made the other party admire him a lot.

The two are hungry for each other to learn each other's strengths, and their own shortcomings have been made up to a certain extent.

They are undoubtedly a pair of outstanding teenage boys and girls, and no matter what the destined ending will be amazing. If it can intersect and complement each other, then it is a fascinating story in the world. If the end of the world is far away, then it is a regrettable thing for the ages.

Their end is destined to be the latter.

A stubborn inferiority complex is like blood that has been deeply implanted in the bone marrow of Duxing since childhood, and his love is destined to be cowardly and hesitant. What's more, there is such a world-apart door and identity.

In the face of the affection from the official lady, the only line without the spirit of adventure pretends to be insensitive, although there is an infinite desire and longing for love in his heart.

Duxing ignored it and still watched the chess game silently and fiddled with the chess game by himself, with a trace of sourness and guilt trickling in his heart.

Wang Yating hated the iron and scolded the only line for being a stupid goose.

The falling flowers are intentionally ruthless, and this first love, which seems to be friendship and love, died early before it could sprout.

The panacea for healing the wounds of the soul is time, and their state and relationship seem to be subtly restored to their original state.

Shi Xiangyu will still play chess with the only line, but it is rare to have a few times.

Shi Xiangyu will still talk about the past and the present with Duxing, but there seems to be a faint rustiness and indifference in his pupils.

During this period, a certain waiter's family asked the Shi family for marriage for their son, and Shi Xiangyu, who has always been arrogant, unexpectedly and happily agreed this time. The two families quickly agreed on a family affair and were optimistic about the auspicious day.

On this auspicious day, Shi Xiangyu drew his eyebrows, wiped his lips, dressed up and married **, and he would never forget her eyes that were like a glimpse when she parted, with a faint melancholy and a faint regret.

Although these things are no longer closely related to his unique line, he still can't help but feel a wave of inexplicable sadness and regret in his heart.

A few degrees of sunset and a few degrees of red, a few degrees of flying flowers and a few degrees of wind, a dream in front of the window of a night of spring thoughts, the fragrance is as old as ever, and there is no residual red.

Duxing is still studying Go as always without distractions, and he occasionally goes into a daze as if he has something on his mind.

The unique chess skills gradually became famous among the court doctors.

The fame of Duxing spread to the ears of Emperor Chongzhen, who was fond of games, and he personally summoned Duxing and played six games.

Everyone knows that the emperor's grace is unpredictable, and the only one is hesitant for a long time to win or lose.

The lone line ended up in an unprecedented draw.

What is remarkable is that each of the six games is a draw.

This shows that the unique line of control and computing power is unparalleled.

Emperor Chongzhen was convinced and ashamed, and rewarded a lot of rare treasures to the only line.

Since then, Chongzhen has praised the only line of people as a prodigy in the chess world.

Ma Shiying suggested that a two-month chess tournament be held across the country, and the final eight could win both fame and fortune, especially the first champion who could get the plaque of the emperor's handwritten "chess saint". Contestants can be contested regardless of geography and gender.

This is the fourth world-renowned Go tournament since the founding of the dynasty, and the other three took place during the reign of Ming Taizu Hongwu and Chengzu Yongle.

At that time, there were four teams with a high demand for the championship;

Zhang Ziming, the second son of the Minister of Imperial History, is well-read, intelligent, handsome, especially in chess, and has not heard that he has been defeated in the chess world in the capital. At that time, Liu Shigong and Zhou Yufan were also famous in the capital. Together with Zhang Ziming, they are known as the "Three Heroes of Beijing". They were arguably the preeminent leaders of the chess world at the time.

There is also Dong Xiaowan, one of the "Qin Huai Bayan", she is smart and beautiful, with beautiful hair and beautiful hair. In particular, chess and calligraphy and painting are known as the "two unique Qinhuai paintings", and the "Colorful Butterfly Picture" painted by her at the age of 15 is still collected in the Wuxi Museum. Chess has been well-known in the Central Plains for a long time.

There is also a young talent in the south, Zhou Youkun, it is said that he has been guided by the previous three chess predecessors Kui Yuan, and his chess skills have reached the unfathomable realm, he opened the museum to teach apprentices, and the branch library covers 23 provinces, and 38 of the disciples have become famous.

The only line that has only recently become famous is one of them, but it is not very favored by everyone. The one-line that was unknown before made a short debut and almost no signs of fame.

In fact, Duxing is one of the most powerful dark horses. Since the age of seven, he has been studying chess with almost all Chinese and foreign famous scores, and he has absorbed the essence and found another way, subtly forming his own unique chess path and style.

However, those long-known chess players have to spend more or less time on staggered entertainment, and the level of chess skills can be maintained in the same state as when they became famous, and if they improve, it can be called commendable.

There is no doubt that this chess tournament will rise a star-studded prodigy, and the fierce and exciting pictures of the game will be refreshing and eagerly awaited.

The competition period came as scheduled, the capital was as grand as the festival, there was a scene of traffic in the streets and alleys, the large and small post houses in the capital were suddenly full half a month in advance, and the participants of the spectators were still rushing to the capital from all over the world.

Families on the outskirts of the capital have also benefited from this and have been able to rent out their idle houses and have additional income. The economy seems to be extraordinarily prosperous, and the price of vegetables and poultry has doubled compared to usual.

Celebrities and businessmen from all over the world gather in the capital here, and the gentle and elegant celebrities, talented women with beautiful faces and rich people who spend extravagantly and profligate are definitely a blessing for the eyes and ears.

People can have the privilege of catching a glimpse of an idol whose name was once unheard.

The "Qin Huai Bayan", who is famous for his talent and appearance, came two at once this time. Among them, there is Dong Xiaowan, who has beautiful hair, and later generations have given him the words "Xiaolou is drunk and red, the troubled times are like a dream, a wisp of incense and soul is scattered for half a life, and the piano is not finished before the song is written." Among them, there is Li Xiangjun, who is chivalrous and soft-hearted, and later generations have given him the words "Ten miles of fireworks chasing water, pipa sound and color feast, fragrant fan peach blossom embroidery sadness, and new words for the king." ”