Great Wei Nengchen

I saw that the old man was about sixty years old, his face showed determination, his hair was gray, his eyebrows were thick and wide, his nose was straight, and his clear eyes showed bursts of worry; the black black bird robe on his body was spotless. The long sleeves are fluttering like colorful butterflies, the jade belt is tied around the waist, and a long beard is floating on the chest, the wind is blowing through the roots, and the majesty is extraordinary. Although he is wearing casual clothes, the temperament of the old man who has been in the top position for a long time cannot be concealed at all.

The uproar in the hall stopped immediately, and everyone was staring at him, and the children of the noble families in fine clothes all bowed and saluted at this moment, with an extremely humble attitude, obviously they had recognized the old man's true identity.

"Young man is good at tricks. The old man's surname is Wang, and his home is in Luoyang City. Ask me for a game!" The old man stepped onto the chess arena and said in a loud voice. It was extremely compelling, and all the spectators under the altar were suppressed by this aura and bowed their heads, not daring to look up.

"Old man, please!" If you are strong, you will be strong. Under the oppression of the external environment, Xiao Yi's aura of killing and punishment was also aroused. His waist was straightened, and a pair of black and white eyes looked at the old man neither humble nor overbearing. The aura that had been refined with countless blood sacrifices on the battlefield immediately held back the aura of the old man, without losing the wind in the slightest.

His gaze was as sharp as a sword, and although his voice was not high, it sounded like a gold and iron horse. After feeling the iron-blooded aura in Xiao Yi's body, the old man couldn't help being slightly taken aback, and glanced in admiration, "In recent years, I have been able to work with him There are very few young people standing so firmly in front of them, except for those few in the palace..."

"The old man watched the game just now. It was a fight between dragons and tigers. The young man is really good at it. I don't know where his master came from?" After sitting down, the old man was not in a hurry to start the game, but asked about Xiao Yi's mastery.

"The kid comes from a humble background. He studied in the mountains and wilderness, so he dare not touch the elders!" Xiao Yi replied very modestly, as the saying goes, people are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong!It's an eventful time in Luoyang now, so it's better to keep a low profile.

In this round, Xiao Yi played black, the old man played white, the result of guessing was that black went first.

As soon as he got started, Xiao Yi immediately felt the old man's unusual chess style; he was majestic yet calm, it could be said that there was a needle hidden in the cotton, making people hard to guard against, and he was very good at using power, and the position of the move was very high. Obviously, the old man must have been careful just now. After watching Xiao Yi's chess style, the countermeasures he used are very good. At this time, the white chess is like a cloud dragon in the nine heavens, majestic and lofty; if Xiao Yi still uses the mountain avalanche routine, he will definitely lose. Let me ask No matter how high the mountain peak is, how can it be higher than the cloud dragon in the sky?

Seeing that the old man's white chess is as elegant as a fairy, it quickly occupied a large position in the middle abdomen, and the situation is very good. Not only the low-level people praised, even Xiao Yi was attacked and touched his chin frequently, "It's really old Treacherous, old horses, old chess players are harder than rabbits!" If you want to face an opponent who is definitely not an old man, the only way to do it now is to use the sword... Since the opponent is a cloud dragon, then At this time, what Xiao Yi needed was a precious sword for cutting the sky and slaying dragons. Unfortunately, the "Dragon Sword" was not published in Jin Yong's later novels. Xiao Yi didn't have it in his hand, but he did have a "Demon Sword".

"Muramasa Demon Sword"---the famous killing move in the later generations of Go; "It uses a large oblique set style, with two small eyes and two high clips on the outside", because the moves are complex, powerful, and difficult to control, they often do not hurt people , Injure yourself first, so it is called the demon sword.This move was once admired and studied by countless experts in the Go world, and as a hardcore Go enthusiast, Xiao Yi naturally also studied it carefully, and at this time it was finally used as a trump card.

As soon as the 'Demon Saber' came out, it was really powerful. In an instant, the situation on the chess board changed suddenly. The white chess that was originally like a cloud dragon in the nine heavens was slashed by the 'Muramasa Demon Saber' in Xiao Yi's hands. To a corner, while the black chess is pressing on step by step, with the potential to slay the dragon in one fell swoop.

The expression of the old man holding the white chess changed drastically, and he could no longer see the original calm expression, "He is not afraid of losing chess; but he must not kill the dragon!"

No wonder the old man lost his composure for a while. You must know that in the hearts of the ancients, Go is not just an ordinary entertainment, but has been elevated to the level of fate. For example, in historical records, Emperor Han Jing liked to play Go very much. Once, when he played chess with the crown prince of the state of Wu, he saw that he was bound to lose a game of chess. Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty became angry from his heart, and the evil turned to gallbladder. The smashed brains burst and he died on the spot.Because in the eyes of Emperor Han Jing at this time, what the two are fighting for is not the outcome of a game of chess, but the ownership of the entire country.

Similarly, in the heart of the old man at this time, this is not a simple game of chess, but is connected with the fate of the country. The dragon is the fate of the country, and with his status and authority in the court, he is indeed a person who can make decisions. A person with a promising future in the nation's destiny, so he absolutely dare not ask someone to slaughter the 'big dragon' in his hands. Slaying a dragon is almost equivalent to destroying the country!

"Could it be that my great man's national destiny is going to be beheaded like this white dragon?" The old man's face was ashamed, the veins on his neck burst out, and sweat dripped down his ears and temples The ground ticked down, pouring water on the ground, even on the chessboard, and even the fingers pinching the chess pieces trembled slightly, "At this time, the opponent's sunspots seem to be like an extremely sharp and peerless demon knife. A large piece of flesh and blood was cut off from the body of my own white dragon, and the sound of Yunlong's mournful cry resounded for nine days..."

At this time, not only the old man looked nervous, but all the spectators in the Tianji Building were also sweating. Fatalism is very marketable in this era, and now that the country is in decline and the society is turbulent, many people will inevitably turn to the fate of the country. One side speculates, but the situation is irreversible. Seeing that there are a few more moves, black will definitely kill the dragon; unless...

Looking at the form of the chess game, and then at the pale face of the old man opposite, Xiao Yi also roughly guessed what this game of chess meant to the opponent. He has instilled this knowledge in him, Xiao Yi will not kill a big man, it's not because he dare not, but because he can't bear it!

What's more, if you slaughter this dragon, you will be infamous for thousands of years. Xiao Yi doesn't want to see people cast an iron statue of him in a thousand years, kneeling in the park, and being spat on every day by people queuing up; Price List:

Spit a dollar!

Five yuan for spitting thick phlegm!

Still rubbish ten yuan!

Still pooping...,

Thinking of such a dire consequence, Xiao Yi quickly shook his head, it's alright, then he grabbed a handful of sunspots and threw them on the chessboard. He took the initiative to concede defeat, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "The old man is so loyal, I admire him!"

At this time, the old man woke up from the boundless panic, took a deep breath, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, stood up as well, and respectfully replied: "Xiao Lang Gaoyi, thank you, old man!"

Seeing the old man return the salute so respectfully, there was a great uproar in the audience. I didn't expect this young man in black to receive such a courteous reception. Anyone who knows the old man knows that there is no one in the world who can make him salute so respectfully. It's less than one palm.

But thinking about how this black-clothed boy could give up the huge prize money at his fingertips, and the reputation of being a master of chess, this courage alone can't help but make people extremely admirable. For a while, there were thunderous cheers in the hall. It's hard to be tempted by a thousand pieces of gold! Xiao Yi's actions won their support from the bottom of their hearts.

Although he failed to win this game, the name of 'Xiao Lang' quickly spread among the dignitaries and scholars in Luoyang from then on, even though he lost, he won!

"Little friend, please follow me to the private room upstairs!" The old man, who had fully recovered, began to show a strong appreciation for Xiao Yi. Such an outstanding young man is indeed worthy of his personal win. You know, if you can It is definitely a blessing in the world to take this peerless demon sword of 'Slaying Heaven and Slaying Dragon' for your own use!Fortunately for the imperial court!

"Boy, there are a few friends sitting below." As he spoke, Xiao Yi pointed to a table in the corner of the hall. It was also extremely honorable, people came here from time to time, and at the same time they gave them various gifts, and asked them all the news about Xiao Yi, even Jiang Gan, who was sitting beside him, was very proud at this time, after all, he was considered to have led the way!

"It doesn't matter, since we are Xiao Lang's friends, please go upstairs to drink together!" The old man said generously; as the saying goes, "How can there be a good beast among tigers and wolves!" 'In his opinion, those who can become friends with Xiao Yi are definitely not ordinary people, and it is worth making friends with him.

Hearing the old man's invitation, Jiang Gan was the first to run over. Although he didn't know who the old man was, he had been hanging out in the Tianji Building for a long time, but he knew deeply that this was definitely a bright path to official career. Avenue!

At that moment, amidst countless envious eyes in the hall, the four of Xiao Yi followed the old man to the private room on the third floor. The old man certainly wanted to win over Xiao Yi, but on the other hand, Xiao Yi wanted to get to know him through the old man. How deep is the water in Luoyang city...

75. Chapter 75 Situ Wang Yun

Going up the stairs, Xiao Yi discovered that although there are private rooms on every floor of the 'Tianji Building', the specifications are quite different; There are only four elegant rooms on the first floor, which are located in four directions; the old man surnamed Wang is in the one on the east side, and there is a plaque on the door, saying: "Jianjia Pavilion"; the dignified and elegant name comes from "The Book of Songs Jianjia" "An article, "The reeds are green, and the white dew is frost. The so-called Iraqi people are on the water side!"

At the door, there were two cute little boys in green clothes standing with their arms down. When they saw the crowd coming up, they hurriedly bowed to open the door of the pavilion; when they approached the door, they immediately felt a strange fragrance surrounding them, refreshing; Xiao Yi carefully searched for the source of the fragrance, and found this The strange fragrance is everywhere in all directions. It turns out that all the wood materials in the entire private room are actually sandalwood; you must know that sandalwood trees are only produced in the deep mountains and swamps of Baiyue in the south, and they grow extremely slowly. It takes decades to mature. Mature sandalwood trees are delicate, sweet and exotic, with a lingering fragrance, and each one is worth a thousand dollars.

In the small Taoist temple of Crouching Tiger Mountain, the old Taoist "Chuchenzi" only took out a little bit every time he made incense, which was extremely cherished; but now it is used to make doors, windows and furniture; This three-inch-thick door panel is actually made of a whole piece of sandalwood, with a relief of a carp leaping over the dragon's gate carved on it. But it can only serve as a door panel with dedication.

Wiping his saliva secretly, Xiao Yi really had the urge to remove that pair of sandalwood door panels and carry them away. If this is handed down to future generations, it will be absolutely priceless, and it will be more than enough to change an apartment. Don't worry about the house...

The interior space of the private room is huge, comparable to a small hall, but it is very elegantly decorated, without any vulgar objects such as gold, silver, pearls and jade, but as long as you have good eyesight, you can tell that there is a cup here, a table and a table. A couch is a work of art worth thousands of dollars; an elephant is invisible, this is the real taste of top aristocrats!

Several people were already sitting in the room, drinking and talking, and around them were more than a dozen young maids kneeling, all holding various musical instruments. In the center of the hall, there was a singer in red dancing gracefully. His demeanor was so refined that Jiang Gan, Daniu, and Ma Liu behind Xiao Yi were stunned. They didn't know which leg to take when they were walking, as if they thought they had entered the peach feast of the "East Queen Mother"; When the old man walked in, all the maids in the house immediately bowed down and called out to their masters. It seemed that these maids were all the old man's private servants.

The really high-ranking officials and nobles like to bring their own maids to listen to them even when they go out to have a banquet. Firstly, it is easier for their own people to use, and secondly, it is safe to use!

The slaves in this era are completely dependent on their masters, and they have no financial freedom at all. It is no different for nobles to kill a few slaves and kill a chicken. It can be said that life and death can be determined by the master.If the master is ransacked and beheaded, none of these servants will be able to escape, and they will all be knifed together. Similarly, if the master wants to rebel, these servants will follow without hesitation, so they will basically not worry about the people around them during the banquet. Slaves leaked secrets.

This habit of life and death of master and servant made the nobles of the entire Eastern Han Dynasty raise slaves in groups, ranging from hundreds to thousands, or even tens of thousands; Wife, the Mi family married more than [-] slaves at one time, and countless gold and silver; it can be seen to what extent these local tyrants annexed land and population in the late Eastern Han Dynasty; with the large population hidden, the central government directly lost A lot of labor and taxes have been paid, and in turn, the strength of the local tyrants has increased dramatically. Over time, the main branches are weak and the branches are strong. It is no wonder that the world is not in chaos...

Immediately after entering, the sound of the piano came to his ears. Listening to this melodious music, Xiao Yi discovered another thing. It turned out that this kind of sandalwood room has a very good sound insulation effect. Similarly, people outside would never hear the sound of piano and conversation inside; no wonder these dignitaries like to come here to discuss matters, and the secrecy effect is excellent!

This is when Xiao Yicai began to observe the guests inside. The first person he caught was Tian Feng, a celebrity from Hebei who was defeated by his subordinates just now. The person who was wooing each other was probably invited here after he was defeated and stepped down from the altar just now; seeing that Xiao Yi was also invited here at this time, he quickly got up and saluted with a very respectful expression. The big avalanche' chess game had a great influence on him!

The second one is a middle-aged man in his forties, with a handsome face, very bookish, and quite arrogant. When the old man brought Xiao Yi and the others in, the other guests all bowed their hands to salute, but he was the only one who didn't He ignored it, his eyes were only staring at the singer in red who was also attached to the ground and saluted; at the same time, he was stroking a guqin in his hand, amidst the melodious sound of the piano, there was singing...

Gold produces sand and gravel, pearls produce clam mud.Sigh here slim, born in humble.Hope Qian Shuli, white teeth moth eyebrows.The black hair is shiny and smooth, and the collar is like a grub.

Vertical and horizontal hair extensions, the leaves are like low sunflowers.Slender and slender, tall and tall.Beautiful embroidered red clothes, crept through the silk door.Staggering and kicking, sitting up and low.

He smiled kindly and moved his vermilion lips.Duye Wumei, Zhuo Li variety.Jinghui is careful, tends to things like flying.Mid-feed cutting, cannot double chase.

The purity of "Guanju" does not fall into evil.Observing what he is doing, the world is full of hope.It is appropriate to be a wife and a teacher for all women.Ihor's life is humble here!

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Xiao Yi still knows a little about the rhythm, which is due to when he was in college; he had a crush on a class girl who liked music. A very unpopular extra-curricular group--'Classical Music', I thought I could win the moon first; but I know, the class flower was seduced and ran away by a suave, young and rich foreign department senior before half of the course Only Xiao Yi, who was still a silk nerd at the time, was left crying silently while continuing to study classical music...

The word sung by the middle-aged man is called "Ode to Tsing Yi"; it is an ancient love poem, with delicate brushstrokes, sincere and frank words, expressing his admiration for a maidservant from a humble family background, based on the situation at the scene Look, his target should be the singer in red who is bowing her head in salute. Originally, nobles don't say that they are giving each other singers, even giving each other concubines is very common, but it will be said to be a kind of romantic However, if Xiao Yi remembers correctly, the author of this "Ode on Tsing Yi" should be---Cai Yong!

And Cai Yong also has a daughter, who is famous--Cai Wenji!

Seeing that the middle-aged man playing the piano was so rude, not only neglecting the guests he invited, but also daring to tease his own singer in front of him with lyrics, the old man immediately showed a hint of displeasure, but after many years of nourishing his spirit, let His city was very deep, so he immediately covered it up and started to introduce Xiao Yi.

Sure enough, the person who was playing and singing on the piano was Cai Yong, a great writer of the generation. To him, the old man was not polite at all, and he was called by his first name when he was introduced. He can call anyone by name.

The last person is an old man about 50 years old, wearing a black samurai robe, although his hair is slightly gray, but his face is full of fortitude, his shoulders are broad and his back is thick, his arms are strong and powerful, although he is a little older, But the back is straight, the body is strong, and there is no trace of fat. Sitting alone on the seat, it seems that there are thousands of troops lined up on both sides; He is a general who leads the army, and he is a character who has been on the battlefield and killed people like hemp.

Warriors are the most sensitive to each other. As soon as Xiao Yi walked in, the old man immediately felt a strong murderous aura rushing towards him. His body's first reaction was to hold the sword at his waist with his left hand and sit up on his knees at the same time. , Putting on a posture ready to attack at any time, those who have been on the battlefield, the instinct of defense has long been infiltrated into the bone.

Xiao Yi was also secretly surprised. Although he came out this time without any weapons, he immediately put on a defensive posture. The two behind him, Daniel and Ma Liu, reacted a little slower, but they quickly became alert. Each of them found a place where they could advance and retreat, and Xiao Yi and Xiao Yi each other's horns, forming a small triangle defensive formation.

The eyes of the two sides faced each other, the old man's eyes were as fast as arrows, full of murderous intent; Xiao Yi's eyes were as black as ink, as if he could devour everything; after staring at each other for a while, he felt that neither of them had any murderous intentions, so they both relaxed. Smiling slightly, they both greatly appreciate each other's vigilance.