coobybook Chapter 133: Overcoming the difficulties (7)
Chapter 133: Overcoming the difficulties (7)
Wei Jixiang then introduced the invention and origin of chess.
Longguo chess is a chess game originated from Longguo. The exact time of its creation is unknown. Chess has a long history in Longguo. In the famous cultural work "Chuci. Zhaohun" in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there is a sentence: "covering the chess, there are six chess pieces." This shows that the term "chess" already existed at that time. Of course, the chess at that time was not the chess of today. Wang Yi's note to "Chuci" says "Bo, move, and play six chess pieces, so it is called six chess pieces." Sima Qian also mentioned six chess pieces in "Records of the Grand Historian". According to "Records of the Grand Historian. Volume 69. Biography of Su Qin", it is recorded that the residents of Qi at that time lived and worked in peace and contentment, "fighting cocks, running dogs, playing six chess pieces and treading balls". It can be seen that chess had already begun to be widely popular among the people at that time. At that time, the chess pieces were probably six pieces on one side, called "six chess pieces". According to "Shuoyuan", Yongmen Zizhou met Mengchangjun with a zither and said, "You... in Yan, we play chess pieces and dance with Zheng women." It can be seen that at that time, chess was already very popular among dignitaries and scholars. The river boundary on the chessboard is also called "Chuhe Hanjie". This name may be influenced by the legend that Han Xin created chess during the Chu-Han contention. The legend cannot be verified and is mostly added by later generations. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty once created the "Xiang Jing", and the writer Yu Xin once wrote the "Xiangqi Jingfu" and "Jin Xiangqi Jingfu". This shows that chess had already had a widespread influence in all walks of life at that time. Unfortunately, most of these works have been lost. However, the "Continued Tibetan Classics" records: "Shennong used the sun, moon and stars as images, and the Tang Dynasty Prime Minister Niu Sengru used chariots, horses, generals, soldiers, and soldiers and added cannons to replace them as chess." According to this record, there were no cannons in chess before the Tang Dynasty, which coincided with the development of ancient military technology in Longguo. After adding cannons, chess became similar to modern chess, or it can be said that it initially became the prototype of modern chess. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the development of chess has made great progress, with many famous players and excellent works. A large number of outstanding chess masters such as Zhou Tingmei, Wang Zaiyue, Wu Meisheng and others emerged. The research on chess theory and chess situation has been deepened, which has promoted the development of chess culture. It is the golden period in the history of ancient chess. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, a large number of chess workers, including the old generation of chess artists Yang Guanlin, the new generation of chess masters Hu Ronghua, Liu Dahua, Lu Qin, the rising star Xu Yinchuan and my teacher Zhao Qingge, summarized and carried forward the cultural heritage of their predecessors, dared to innovate, forge ahead, and made the chess culture more colorful, which has truly become a shining pearl in the history of Dragon Country culture.
In his sonorous and powerful explanation, Wei Jixiang's words were like a sharp dagger, piercing the opponent's vital points. There was a hint of sarcasm and disdain in his voice, which made people shocked by his words.
"Excuse me, is there a kimchi country like yours in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period?" This sentence exploded in the air like thunder, and everyone's eyes instantly focused on Wei Jixiang. His eyes were firm and confident, as if he had already seen through the other party's absurdity.
Then, he said in a joking tone: "Is your country of Korea the origin of the universe? Haha." This sentence caused a burst of laughter from the people around him, and Jin Tengji was so angry that his face turned blue, but he could not refute it.
Wei Jixiang's words were like a loud slap in the face, leaving Jin Tengji speechless. With his humorous and sharp words, he easily exposed the other party's ignorance and self-righteousness, which made people deeply admire his wisdom and courage.
Jin Tengji clenched his teeth tightly, and his facial muscles twitched slightly because of anger. His eyes were wide open, revealing a sense of determination and unwillingness. His voice trembled with anger, and he said word by word: "Don't argue, let's decide the outcome at the gambling table!" While speaking, he waved his fist vigorously, as if to demonstrate to Wei Jixiang, showing his determination and courage. His expression was firm and serious, as if he had prepared for a do-or-die battle, determined to compete with his opponent at the gambling table to prove his strength and victory.
Facing Jin Tengji's challenge, Wei Jixiang seemed to see an ant jumping to challenge an elephant. It was so funny. He smiled disdainfully: "As you wish, we will fight quickly and decisively. We wasted a lot of time just now."
Wei Jixiang shook the chess pieces directly into the air, while Jin Tengji directly put playing cards on each chess piece.
The moment their eyes met, a fierce battle for the cards began. Their hands quickly stretched out, crossing each other like lightning, trying to grab more cards.
At the same time, their minds were also working rapidly, and they had already begun to arrange their troops for the chess game in their minds. Every time they grabbed a poker card, it was as if they were deploying chess pieces and planning strategies.
As they scrambled for the cards, they thought about their next move. The cards in their hands obeyed orders like soldiers and were quickly placed on various positions on the chessboard. Every move was a contest of strategy, and every layout was a collision of wisdom.
During this tense process, the two men's expressions were focused and serious, as if they were generals on the battlefield, commanding their troops. Their heartbeats seemed to speed up with the changes in the chess game, and the atmosphere became more tense.
The game of cards and chess is intertwined, tension and strategy coexist. Who will win in this unique contest? The answer lies in their thoughts.
Jin Tengji sat in front of the chessboard calmly, his eyes revealing confidence and decisiveness. His opponent Wei Jixiang was concentrating, staring at the chessboard, thinking about the next move.
Although Jin Tengji's words are arrogant, his chess skills are indeed superb. When he plays chess, every move is as fast as lightning, and the chess pieces in his hands fly around the chessboard, as if he is performing a fierce battle. His lightning hands are dazzling, and the placement of chess pieces is precise and powerful.
Wei Jixiang was not to be outdone, he cleverly laid out a plan and set traps to try to break through Jin Tengji's defense. The two of them went back and forth, neither giving in, and the situation on the chessboard became increasingly tense.
The game entered a fierce stage, with both sides' chess pieces interlocking and it was difficult to tell who would win. The audience gathered around, holding their breath, afraid of missing every exciting moment.
Although Jin Tengji boasted, his strength should not be underestimated. This game also allowed people to see his achievements in the field of chess.
At the last moment of the game, the atmosphere was tense. Jin Tengji stared at the chessboard intently. After only one second of thinking, he quickly and decisively picked up the chess piece and placed it in the center of the board, making a crisp "head cannon".
This sound was like a thunderclap, attracting everyone's attention. The moment the chess piece fell, it seemed as if the entire chessboard was shaken.