The sounds of kicking and shouting in the courtyard reached Zhuge Jun's ears. He was reading in the house, but he smiled bitterly. It was none other than Han Gang, that child. It was unknown how he was taught by his elder brother, but he had his own insights when it came to military strategies. Often, Zhuge Jun thought that he could not come up with strange ideas, and unexpected results were produced. It was believed that it was a rare strange and ruthless plan on the battlefield.
But…why was the chessboard so weak? Han Gang's overall vision was outstanding even when compared to an adult. His personality was so steady that he did not seem like a teenager. How could his chess skills only reach such a level after a few years?
Zhuge Jun was confused as he thought about this. After a while, it seemed that he really could not concentrate on reading. Zhuge Jun stood up and wanted to see what martial arts Han Gang was practicing. He had been back for five or six days, but he could see Han Gang getting up early to train every day. He always felt that martial arts were inferior, so he never observed it carefully.
He couldn't understand why Han Gang put so much effort into martial arts to strengthen his body, to the point of neglecting the way of chess, the Six Arts of a Gentleman. One had to know that chess was the most important of the Six Arts of a Gentleman. According to his thoughts, his brother's disciple should be a strategist who was well versed in military and political affairs, but not a battlefield general who charged into battle.
With this thought in mind, Zhuge Jun strolled into the courtyard. However, his displeasure from before was gone in an instant. This was because when he had just arrived at the courtyard, Han Gang's sensitive sense of touch had already told him that someone was coming. Moreover, the latter had already stopped what he was doing and looked in his direction.
Looking at Han Gang, Zhuge Jun couldn't help but smile in satisfaction. It was obvious that Han Gang had trained himself very hard. However, he was still so alert even when he was fully devoted. It could be seen that Han Gang wouldn't fall for his opponent's tricks easily on the battlefield. Although he might not win if he didn't fall for his tricks, at least he wouldn't lose badly, right?
Zhuge Jun smiled back and said,""Gang 'er! You can continue practicing. I'm just looking around. Don't mind me.”
Han Gang did not mind Zhuge Jun's words. He smiled and did not speak. He was focused on his training and his breathing was uneven. It was his wish to not speak. Besides, Zhuge Jun was not an outsider to Han Gang, so there was no need to be polite.
Thinking of this, Han Gang smiled and turned his attention back to practicing his killing skills. Han Gang grabbed, swept, punched, and kicked. Although his moves were monotonous and unsightly, they carried a sharp killing aura. To be able to produce such an aura, it was not only the result of putting in all his heart and soul, but also the result of having a personal experience of the moves.
Zhuge Jun, who did not know martial arts, did not notice the murderous intent that could only be honed by real swords and spears. However, he could feel the power of the little still water under this simple move.
"No wonder Gang 'er is so focused on martial arts. His interest is indeed relieved. If Gang' er could improve his chess skills to half of martial arts, I'm afraid he wouldn't be so weak.”
This Zhuge Jun really had some serious thoughts. Han Gang was the most outstanding youth he had ever seen. If he couldn't teach him, how could he feel at ease? Besides, he had lost to his elder brother in everything else, but he was confident that he would not lose to his elder brother on the chessboard. Ignoring everything else, Zhuge Jun could not stand the fact that Han Gang had treated his best skill so casually.
Zhuge Jun was thinking about how to get Han Gang to learn how to play chess, but he didn't interrupt Han Gang's movements. After a while, when Han Gang finished practicing and began to wash the sweat off his forehead, Zhuge Jun smiled and said,"Gang 'er, now that you've finished practicing your body-strengthening skills, shouldn't you go in and fight with uncle?”
Could it be that Zhuge Jun had already thought of a way to increase Han Gang's interest in learning? Otherwise, why would he request to kill another round?
Looking at Han Gang's relaxed expression and evasive expression, Zhuge Jun found it funny and quickly said,""Gang 'er, don't be like this. It shouldn't be difficult for you to learn chess with your intelligence. It's just that your ambition isn't here. For today's situation, I will use the chess pieces to simulate some battle examples. You will think of a way to break it, how about it? It's not like the past, where they fell one piece at a time. Don't worry.”
Hearing Zhuge Jun's words, Han Gang was stunned. However, the first thing that came to his mind was not joy, but suspicion. A few days ago, when his " uncle " came back, he had also said the same thing. He said that the battlefield had something in common with the chessboard. However, when it came to the game, he rarely spoke and only focused on scheming against Han Gang. As a result, how could Han Gang be interested in wasting time on the chessboard that he thought was boring when he kept losing pieces?
Zhuge Jun was also an intelligent person. How could he not see that Han Gang did not believe his words? "You little brat!" Zhuge Jun laughed and scolded. "Alright, it was indeed my fault for using the wrong method the day before yesterday. Today will definitely be different from the past. You can observe for a while. When the time comes, I will still be the same as usual. You can just leave. I won't blame you for being rude. How about it?"”
As soon as these words were said, although Han Gang was still a little suspicious, he couldn't say anything else. He could only helplessly reply,"Alright then! However, it's only one match. When the match is over, if your nephew wants to leave, you can't stop him.”
Looking at Han Gang haggling, Zhuge Jun found it funny. Obviously, Han Gang did not listen to what he had just said. Otherwise, he would not have said that he would play one or two rounds. From this point, it could be seen that Han Gang had developed a resistance to being abused on the chessboard for days. Anyone who was often abused on the same thing would have such feelings, right?
Zhuge Jun smiled bitterly at the thought of this. He didn't explain much because he understood that it was useless to explain anything now. He could only use facts to grind away Han Gang's suspicions. He didn't say anything more and smiled before taking the lead to turn into the room. Behind him, Han Gang could only helplessly follow.
The two of them came to the chessboard and sat down. Han Gang collected his depressed mood and was ready to take the chess piece and torture himself. Unexpectedly, Zhuge Jun stopped him."Sit down and watch me set up the array."
Han Gang was stunned when he heard this. Before he could react, Zhuge Jun had already started to place the chess pieces. As his hands moved, Zhuge Jun said calmly,"Hei Zi is the enemy, and we are on the north and south sides of Hei Zi. We are cut in the middle by the enemy, and our forces are the same. However, the enemy infantry are all elites who have been through hundreds of battles. If we want to attack from both sides, we might not be able to break through their defense.”
Hearing Zhuge Jun's words, how could Han Gang not understand what Zhuge Jun was talking about? After pondering for a moment, he replied," If I were the Commander-in-chief, I would lead one of the soldiers to try my best to regroup with the other army when the two armies have lost contact. If the situation requires it, I would do so even if it means fighting to the death.”
Han Gang's words reached Zhuge Jun's ears, but the latter did not say anything. Instead, he smiled at Han Gang, who had finished speaking and was waiting for him to continue. He said softly,"Since you have already made up your mind, let's do it then. They wanted to see what the result would be, but encircling them was a foul! As long as you have more than five white pieces that can connect to the other piece, I'll consider it your win. How about that? Alright, pick the white piece you want to lead.”
This was the first time Han Gang had heard of such a method of playing chess. He was also quite interested and quickly observed the positions of the two piles of white stones and the differences.
"The art of war. In the future, my elder brother will be far superior to me. This child should have learned a lot. I believe that when combined with the art of war, this child's chessboard skills will definitely not be as bad as before, right?”
Zhuge Jun couldn't help but smile as he looked at Han Gang, who was fully immersed in his thoughts. When he saw the latter's thoughtful look, Zhuge Jun couldn't help but smile in satisfaction and let out a sigh of relief in his heart.
Time passed quickly as Zhuge Jun made his moves and swung his chess pieces repeatedly. Han Gang was thinking hard about countermeasures and placing his chess pieces. The two of them were completely engrossed. One was teaching happily while the other was learning. Under such circumstances, they had already forgotten about time and the things around them. Even when the " mistress " excitedly went out to welcome the person, they did not know that at this moment, Han Gang was still too busy thinking about countermeasures and placing his chess pieces. How could he be as alert as a special forces soldier?
In the courtyard, Zhuge Liang, who was covered in dust, smiled and said to Little Three,"Oh? Brother Jun is back? Haha! Since the two of them are entering the chessboard, it's better not to call them. I'll go over myself.”
When Little San heard his master say this, he didn't say anything more. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and quickly said,"Right! Old Master, when you were out on a trip, Uncle Liu, Liu Xuande, came to visit and said that he wanted to see you.”
As if he had already expected this to happen, Zhuge Liang smiled and said,"I have an appointment with a friend the day after tomorrow. If Imperial Uncle Liu comes again, tell him that you have already informed me. However, it is not good for me to break the appointment with a friend. He has already gone out to play.”
After saying that, Zhuge Liang ignored the reaction of the "little San" and walked slowly into the house.
Behind him, Little Three was puzzled."I've already reported it. Old Master still wants to play? Wasn't he deliberately trying to embarrass her? After all, he was a general and an imperial uncle! Is this okay?"
No matter how stupid Little San was, he understood the ways of the world, but he could not understand his master's "good intentions".
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