Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 248: Stay Calm, Win Three Games
[“During the Warring States Period, four kingdoms stood in a three-way battle for two thousand years. In the end, the Kingdom of Yan overcame all the other kingdoms and unified the vast land of China.”]

【Xie Yuan gently turned the pages of the book, his eyes fell on the line of comments, "The land of Shenzhou sank, and only then did we get this gentleman."】

[The handwriting is neat, but the words on it tell the vicissitudes of that period. ]

[He said with some joy: "It seems that my brother also admires this King of Yan. Heroes think alike."]

[Today, in Qi, people have mixed opinions about this historical figure who lived nearly two thousand years ago.]

[The Kingdom of Yan has been passed down for more than 200 years. The King of Yan has no descendants, which leaves a fatal threat. The former Lu family army gradually withers away, and the country also falls apart. ]

[The three kingdoms divided Yan, the seven kingdoms rose again, and another four hundred years of war followed. As the saying goes, "A son of a noble family will rule the country", the Great Zhou Dynasty came into being and unified the country.]

[The Great Zhou overthrew the State of Yan and burned its historical books, which was known in history as "burning books and destroying Yan", claiming to be the orthodox of Shenzhou. 】

[After the Great Zhou Dynasty, the "disaster of the aristocratic families" led to hundreds of years of chaos, during which heroes and heroes emerged in large numbers.]

【With the help of Confucius and other Confucian sages, Chenqiao established the Great Qi Dynasty, which continues to this day. 】

【Xie Yuan sighed: "The Great Zhou burned most of the records of the State of Yan. Later generations only knew about the cruelty and stupidity of the king who lost the State of Yan, and Lu Chen's obsession with Taoism."】

[“But in these thousands of years, the people have not forgotten him.”]

[You are a little surprised. You didn't expect that the young master of the noble Xie family would admire this person so much.]

[The Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms was listed as a banned book during the Zhou Dynasty. However, after the fall of the Zhou Dynasty, private collections of books were gradually unsealed, and the classics in the excavated ancient tombs also appeared one after another. ]

[During the reign of the Great Zhou, there were frequent uprisings among the people, all under the banner of "anti-Zhou and restoration of Yan". The Shaobao Temple and the Yanwang Temple, which were originally thought to have been destroyed by the Great Zhou, were quietly rebuilt in various places.]

[Nowadays in the north, the sixth day of the first lunar month is regarded as the birthday of the King of Yan, and in Huainan and other places, every household will eat longevity noodles to celebrate the birthday of the King of Yan.]

【With the continuous excavation of ancient books from the Yan Dynasty, the reputation of the King of Yan gradually reversed. 】

[Even the author of "Zuo Zhuan of the Four Kingdoms", a historian of the late Yan State, was deeply moved after completing Lu Chen's Chronicle, and wrote: "When I finished writing the chapter on the King of Yan in the middle of the night, I had never met him, but I received his kindness. I couldn't help but burst into tears and couldn't sleep at night."]

[However, since no one is perfect, how can one be selfless and desireless throughout his life?]

【In the Qi Dynasty, there were still people who held different views, believing that the King of Yan was "extremely treacherous and virtuous" and "hypocritically benevolent and righteous." 】

[However, there are also many people who admire the "traitors" who appeared in the chaotic times after the Great Zhou Dynasty. They laugh, scold, and curse, which is human nature. ]

【Especially in today's world, the nine major surnames coexist, and all of them respect Confucianism, "Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents, and Teachers, govern the world with filial piety, brotherhood, loyalty, faith, propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame", this principle is deeply rooted in people's hearts. 】

[As for Lu Chen and the past events of the Yan Kingdom, to people today, they are nothing more than towers in the mist and rain for thousands of years, and it is difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.]

【Xie Yuan closed the book and placed it on top of "The Holy Words".】

【at this time!】

[The servant has brought the chessboard over breathlessly and carefully placed it on the small table.]

【Xie Yuan was impatient, so he ordered his servants to come running. They were slushy and didn't dare to step into the house easily. Another servant carried the food in from inside the house.】

[The chess table made of huanghuali wood, the chessboard made of beech wood, and the double-sided chess pieces carved from chicken wing wood are all made by famous artists. Xie Yuan loves chess, and these chess sets are also common items in his courtyard.]

[Both sides have set up their chessboards! ]

【Xie Yuan looked at you and said: "Brother Guan, how do you want to proceed?"】

[You are wearing a blindfold and cannot see the chessboard clearly. How should you move the chess pieces? ]

[“Sixth brother, you just need to tell us the direction of the move.”]

【Xie Yuan was stunned when he heard this, and asked in surprise: "Blind chess?"】

[Blind chess is also called blind chess. It is played without looking at the chessboard. It is all based on calculation and imagination in the mind. It requires extraordinary memory and chess skills to master it. ]

[Blindfolded chess is also called blind chess. You don't look at the chessboard, you just rely on mental calculations and thinking, which requires a strong memory.]

[Only those chess masters with both superb chess skills and natural talent dare to play blind chess. ]

【You nodded calmly. 】

[With Wutong beside him, his thoughts drifted back to the past, when the young master played chess, which was a leisurely pastime that the mistress taught him and the young master when she was still alive.

[She had played a few games with the young master before he became blind. She was just a novice who had just learned the rules and didn’t quite understand the tricks.]

[But why would the young master play blind chess? ]

[Hua An stood to one side, also surprised that Xie Guan chose to play blind chess, but he was not optimistic about it. He also knew how to play, but his chess skills were not very good.]

[He knew that although Xie Yuan didn't like to study, he was very intelligent. Whether it was playing Cuju, playing chess, drumming, singing, or playing cards, all kinds of things that dandy boys did, he could learn them once and master them again.]

【Xie Yuan has devoted a lot of effort to chess. Several chess experts in the courtyard often play against him, feeding and countering his moves. His chess skills should not be underestimated.】

[Playing chess is not only about talent, but also about accumulating experience. The level of your skill is often related to the number of chess games you play.]

[On the other hand, looking at Xie Guan, who else can he play chess with in this small courtyard besides the master and servant? ]

[The group of courtesans behind Xie Yuan had mixed feelings. They knew very well that their young master was a superb chess player, and even the folk chess players invited to the courtyard could hardly tell who was better.]

[Now that the opponent is still blindfolded, I'm afraid he can easily win. ]

[Of course they are happy that the young master wins the game, but if the young master wins, one of them will be selected and given to Xie Guan, which is absolutely unacceptable.]

[This made them feel a little bit anxious and expectant, hoping that Xie Guan could win this game.]

【Xie Yuan looked at you again and asked, "Brother Guan, do you usually study chess books like "Dream into the God Machine" or "Baibian Xiangqi Pu" more, or do you play chess with others more?"】

[You smiled, with a hint of self-mockery in your tone: "There are only five or six Confucian classics in my home. It's funny that I have never heard of those chess manuals. As for playing chess, I just occasionally have fun with Wutong."]

[“What I usually do is play chess against myself!”]

[The servants and singers behind him burst into laughter again. ]

【Xie Yuan turned around and glared at them. They immediately shrank their necks and their laughter stopped abruptly.】

【After hearing this, Wutong's nose couldn't help but feel sore. Master Guan has been very sensible since he was young. When the mistress was seriously ill, he was almost always the six or seven-year-old who served by her bedside, washed clothes and cooked meals, and took care of her in every possible way.】

【Xie Yuan looked puzzled: "How do I play chess with myself?"】

[How can a person play against himself? Knowing his own chess numbers and all his ideas, how can this be done! ]

【You smiled and didn't answer. 】

[Everyone on the scene has their own thoughts, and the chessboard has been set. ]

[Outside the window, heavy snow flutters down, and everyone sits together in the house, feeling warm and cozy.]

[Hua An also watched the chess game intently, while Wu Tong silently prayed that the young master would win.]

【“Brother Guan, you go down first!”】

[You put down the teacup and slowly said, "Pawn seven moves forward."]

【Xie Houer quickly pushed the "Soldier" chess piece on your chessboard and took a step forward.】

[This is a fairly solid start, which allows both defense and offense, and also provides opportunities for the subsequent deployment of the "horse". ]

[In chess manuals, this move is called "The Immortal Pointing the Way."]

[When playing chess, the most fearful thing is to be weird. You can also "kill the master with three punches". Xie Yuan plays it safe and observes your level first. ]

【After Xie Yuan made a move, he picked up the "pawn" and made a move, and Xie Houzi also reported it immediately. 】

[“Pawn moves three steps forward and one step forward.”][Same pattern, but the red characters come first and the black characters come second.]

【“Cannon 2 to 5”】

……

[After a dozen moves, the servants and the courtesans who were expecting Xie Guan to play blind chess and who thought he would only confuse themselves were surprised to find that the boy on the other side seemed to be able to memorize the moves.]

【Moreover, he played very quickly! 】

[Whenever Xie Hou'er announced his young master's next move, the boy with the black cloth covering his eyes would immediately tell him the next move.]

[There is only the sound of chess pieces moving and hitting the chessboard.]

……

[Outside, the snow was falling heavier and heavier, covering up the deep and shallow footprints left by the people walking in the courtyard, leaving only a vast expanse of white, spotless and pure.]

[The occasional sounds of birds foraging for food have now disappeared, as they have all hidden in their warm nests.]

[A thick layer of icicles formed on the water tank in the courtyard, and the dripping water condensed into crystal clear icicles.]

[Inside the hut, Xie Yuan, who was initially indifferent, gradually became fully focused. ]

[At this moment, every time he made a move, he would ponder for a long time and was undecided.]

[You looked normal, sitting upright, and your mind was clear. It has been several months since you lost your sight after your mother passed away.]

[Being in complete darkness, unable to see, and experiencing great sorrow and pain, this is an unbearable torture for anyone.]

[Like an extremely sharp carving knife, scratching my heart and lungs all the time. ]

[The sadness and sorrow in your heart are like a raging fire boiling oil, burning your heart. ]

[You have been on the verge of collapse several times and wanted to give up on yourself. Every time this happened, a breath of fresh air would surge in your chest, allowing you to calm down again.]

【When your mind is calm, you will think. Before you know it, you can already do two things at once.】

【When the mind is calm, the body is at peace, and when everything is observed quietly, everything is at peace. 】

[In this state of mind, a chessboard seems to appear in your mind, and a chess player is vaguely sitting opposite you. He slowly places his pieces, and every move is within your expectations.]

[The tea on the kang has been boiling for a long time. None of the servants dared to come forward. Even Xie Houer, the most favored one, was trembling with fear and did not dare to move rashly.]

[It’s because my young master is about to be defeated, and his face is terribly gloomy. ]

【“Check!” you say the final move. 】

【After hearing this, Xie Hou'er did not dare to move the chess pieces on the board without authorization.】

[On the chessboard, the black side has already lost all its weapons and armor, with only two soldiers and one general in the palace struggling to hold on, while the red side's chariot and cannon are ready to go, aiming directly at the black side's vital points. ]

[Hua An was also terrified. He didn't expect that his young master would be defeated in such a crushing manner.]

【How can this be! 】

[The servants looked at each other, not daring to speak. Master Wo Yun has an impatient temperament and is arrogant. How will he react after losing the game? ]

[They were all afraid, fearing they would be punished! ]

【Xie Yuan opened his clothes, and the longevity lock hanging on his chest made a creaking sound. The stove was burning brightly, and his heart was as restless as the fire.】

[“One more round!” he shouted.]

【Hearing this, Xie Hou'er quickly rearranged the chessboard. 】

[The chess game starts again! ]

[“I’ll take the initiative this time!” Xie Yuan said impatiently.]

【You nodded gently. 】

【“Cannon two, level five.” Xie Yuan took the initiative this time and was no longer constrained by the opponent’s pace in the previous round. 】

【“Horse 8 to 7.”】

……

[Hua An was a little anxious, seeing that Xie Yuan was about to lose again on the chessboard, and the speed was even faster than the last game.]

【On the other hand, Xie Guan still has most of his chess pieces left, while Xie Yuan's black pieces have all been destroyed. 】

[The "two chariots" are pressing directly against the general's palace, and the "cannon" is also ready to be launched, pressing on the black side's nine palaces. ]

【Xie Yuan had a hard time every step of the way, and he never even had a chance to exchange pieces. He was suppressed all the way until the end.】

[Wutong was pleasantly surprised that the young master had won two games in a row, but seeing that Xie Yuan's face had turned red all the way to his neck and his eyes were red with anger, he couldn't help but worry that this young master from the compound might "make a scene".]

[The servants dared not even breathe, fearing that something bad might happen. They looked at the young man wearing a black cloth opposite them, who had a calm expression, with no sadness or joy on his face. For some reason, they all felt awe in their hearts.]

[Hua An was also worried, fearing that losing this round again would anger this hot-tempered "Master Wo Yun".]

【Xie Yuan picked up the teacup, his mouth dry, and drank it all in one gulp: "One more round!"】

[Before Xie Hou'er could make a move, he had already set up the chessboard.]

【You responded: "Okay."】

[“I’ll go first.”]

[“Right artillery patrols the river.” Xie Yuan’s move this time was a desperate one. He was betting that you had never seen such a layout, and he was winning by a narrow margin.]

……

[“General!”]

【Xie Hou'er's forehead was covered in cold sweat. His young master had actually lost three games in a row, and each game was faster than the last.】

[In this round, Xie Yuan's black pieces were forced to lose their "rooks" in the middle of the board. Although he struggled to hold on, he was still unable to withstand the offensive.]

【Xie Yuan shouted angrily: "One more round!"】

[You gently picked up a teacup that belonged to your courtyard and said slowly:]

[“Best of three games, you’ve already lost, Sixth Brother.”]

[As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense! ]

【Xie Yuan's hand holding the chess piece stopped in mid-air, and he was stunned.】

[The people behind him also looked anxious, not knowing what to do.]

【"Bang--"】

[With a loud bang, Xie Yuan suddenly overturned the Huanghuali wood chess table, and the chess pieces scattered all over the floor. The teacups on it were also overturned, but the teacup in your hand was the only one that remained intact.]

[Xie Yuan rushed out of the house without even putting on his boots, and stepped into the icy and snowy ground.]

[The servants behind him held the boots and shouted anxiously as they chased after him.]

(End of this chapter)