"Oh? Do you have a different opinion on my conclusion? Speak up and let me hear it. ”

Elder Fang smiled, he was like a generous elder, quietly looking at Li Xiaoqiang in front of him. Due to the time of contact, Fang Lao also knows Li Xiaoqiang well. He knew very well in his heart that the kid standing opposite him was the hopeful star of Chinese Go. Although he does not talk much, he appears to be very reticent most of the time, and rarely argues with people in other places. But when it comes to Go, he gushes endlessly. He has an unimaginable stubbornness about what he insists on.

The dispute between Li Xiaoqiang and Fang Lao must first start with the "big article" of the cooperation between the two.

In the imagination of the two, in order to sort out the context of Chinese Go in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It will be divided into 4 phases. The first stage is the middle and early period of the Ming Dynasty, which is commonly known as the "Three Great Schools Era". The second stage, that is, Go in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, is an era that connects the past and the future. It was also a very important period in the development of medieval chess. The third stage is naturally the peak of ancient Chinese chess represented by Huang Fanshi. In the fourth stage, we are going to introduce ancient Chinese chess from the middle to the end of the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China. In this era, the medieval chess finally had no choice but to decline.

In order to study the trajectory of the history of Go, it is necessary to introduce representative players from various periods. In fact, the focus of this big article between the two is to introduce chess players. I read the game and introduced these representative chess players clearly. Go of an era can be presented in front of everyone.

Such a division method was proposed by Li Xiaoqiang. Elder Fang didn't object. Li Xiaoqiang's proposal for such a division method does not mean that he has an idea. Take it for granted there. Because when Li Xiaoqiang was thinking about this problem, he suddenly discovered a very interesting phenomenon.

Due to the different rules and gameplay, second-hand chess and modern Go can be said to be two completely different games. If you think of the ancient chess as an independent system. Starting with the abolition of the "zazi" system in Japanese Go, the modern game of Go has been developed as another independent system. When Li Xiaoqiang carefully compared the two systems. He suddenly discovered that there were many similarities between the two systems in the process of formation and development. In some places, it can even be said to be "strikingly similar".

Let's start with the modern game of Go that everyone is most familiar with. At the turn of the century, there was a peak in modern Go, and that was Lee Seok-fo of South Korea. Whether he admits it or not, there was a period of time when he did reach the point of being alone in the world. In the "post-Li Shifo era", the pattern of the entire world chess world once appeared Gu Dali and Li Shishi's two heroes stood side by side. These Go superstars. One after the other appeared on the world chess stage.

This phenomenon has also occurred in medieval chess. First, Huang Longshi was the sole leader, and a few decades later, Fan Xiping and Shi Xiangxia appeared. Although the span of time is a little larger, the entire chess world has transitioned from the "single hero era" to the "double hero era". Such a feature is very similar.

Of course, if there is only such a little bit of similarity, it is not telling. If you take a closer look at the previous pattern, you may find that the development of history. Still strikingly similar.

What is the pattern of the world chess world entering the "Li Shifo era"? It was, of course, a time when the heroes stood side by side. Represented by Japan's "Six Supers", plus China's Nie Whirlwind and South Korea's Cao Yanzi. Such a group of people represents the highest level of an era.

In ancient chess, there was actually such an era. Before Huang Longshi was born, the Chinese chess world was also full of stars. The representative figure is Guo Bailing. Sheng Dayou, Zhou Lazy Yu, Wang Hannian, Wang Youqing. Zhou Donghou and others. They don't give in to each other, you sing and I appear. Jointly created a prosperous situation in the Chinese chess world at that time.

Among these national players, there is one chess player who has a very special status. Li Xiaoqiang even thinks. This chess player plays a very key role in connecting the past and the future. This great master is a generation of grandmasters who are over 100 years old.

The life of a hundred years can be basically divided into two parts. When he was young, he was over 100 years old, and it was the era when he competed for world domination. It was precisely because he defeated Lin Fuqing, the predecessor of the "Jingshi School". Become the leader of the new generation of martial arts alliances. What's more, after becoming famous at Bailing, he was recognized as a first-class chess player. In the decades that followed, players from the north and south continued to come and challenge him. Guo Bailing gladly responded to the battle, and won every battle, almost invincible all over the world. "Wuxi County Chronicle" said:

"The best in the world is based on Wuxi over 100 years old."

Among them, it is worth mentioning another national player, Lin Fuqing. Because he lost to Hundred Ring, many people don't think highly of him. Li Xiaoqiang thinks that this is a bit unfair to Lin Fuqing. His level of Go may be a little lower than that of Guo Bailing. But as a senior chess player, he did not avoid the battle at that time, and did not choose to cherish his feathers. In ancient times, where fame was important, this was very rare. Not only that, Lin Fuqing actually has a lot of personality. In later generations, the saying that "the God of Go gives a few sons" was very popular in the Go world. And Lin Fuqing may be the first chess player to answer this question head-on. He once said very clearly that if there is really a "chess god", it is estimated that he will not be able to move 3 pieces. His statement, regardless of whether he is arrogant or not, at least shows that he has a lot of personality and is not a hypocritical person.

He lived in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and experienced 2 dynasties in his life. And his Go career seems to be clearly divided into two stages. The first half of his life was fighting for world domination, but what about the second half of his life? In fact, it is advancing backwards. The famous "Ten Rounds of the Week" may also be the first very famous Juban in the history of Go. In this ten-game chess, Guo Bailing lost to the junior chess player Zhou Laiyu. When I played this game, I was actually very old. According to his status, he can actually not play in this game at all.

Li Xiaoqiang believes that Guo Bailing's status in ancient Chinese chess is a bit like Japan's "undefeated celebrity" Xiuya. However, his bearing and mind are not comparable to Xiuya.

The development of modern Go to Hideya is actually a watershed, and the previous Go can be called "modern Go". And the Go after Hideya can be called "modern Go". In fact, in ancient Chinese chess, it can also be used as a symbol. From him, not only the dynasty changed. It was from this time that the style of medieval chess changed. For this change in style, Fan Xiping has a very vivid description in the preface of his "Peach Blossom Spring Game Score":

"There are clear authors, all of them are inexhaustible, the words are in order, the words are false, and the words are just back. At the beginning of the country, the princes of the paradise were solitary and lonely, and they made a single micro. In the succession, there is succession, and in the void and reality arises. To the back of the birth of the back, each of them is divided, and the pole is a family of its own. dignified, weird and strange, breaking through the predecessors, it can be described as a grand ......"

What Fan Xiping said is actually several realms in Go. To be honest, the "realm theory" about Go, whether it is inside or outside the Go circle. There are a variety of versions. There are many people who use the word "realm" on their lips every day. But to say it so accurately and so expressively, Li Xiaoqiang really hasn't seen it.

Fan Qisheng said that he was a chess player in the Ming Dynasty. They play chess very "rightly" and pay great attention to basic skills. That's probably what it means. In today's terms, the development of Go to the Ming Dynasty, the accumulation of basic skills of Go has been there. When everyone is playing chess. The "priorities" in Go can already be clearly distinguished. Of course, Fan Qisheng thinks that this is still a preliminary stage, and the realm is still relatively low. "It's all muddy."

At the second level, the so-called "Zhugong of the Paradise at the beginning of the country" refers to the chess players who have passed the age of 100 years to the generation of Huanglongshi. At this stage of the development of Go, the "realm" of chess players has improved. It has been able to "give birth to succession, to give birth to virtual reality in the void and reality, and to give birth to the back to the back". It is a kind of "dignified, weird and strange" Go.

Using modern Go as a comparison, if a person can clearly distinguish the "priorities" in Go. That means that the person's basic skills are very solid. It's not easy to win a game against him. For example, a chess boy starts from learning chess and continues to the beginning of his career. His most important job is, of course, to practice his basic skills. First of all, he can't come to those imaginary ones, and he must master the real skills in Go so that he can continue to improve. At such a stage, there may not be much of one's own ideas, and it may not have its own characteristics. But this basic knowledge must be mastered. Otherwise, it will be difficult to progress later.

What if you can reach level 2? That might already be quite difficult to deal with. Li Xiaoqiang asked himself, his current level may only be at this level. Now I can occasionally make some "weird and strange" moves. But such a level is only at an intermediate stage. You still have a long way to go to become a top player.

So what is the higher level of Go? Fan Qisheng described it this way:

"Bigger than a millimeter, the decisive survival is in the shadows, the transaction is easy, and there is always a piece of inspiration; Every two or three, everywhere with a comprehensive plan. ”

Tsk, what kind of realm is this! Li Xiaoqiang believes that throughout the ages, there are not many chess players who can reach this realm. The flexion index will never exceed double digits. And this realm is the direction of Li Xiaoqiang's efforts, and it is the goal he aspires to achieve.

From many points of view, Hiroling is very similar to Hideya in Japan. Their status in the chess world is very similar, and they are both representatives of the "old-style Go". They are facing a similar situation, as if they are all welcoming the arrival of a "new wave". However, in the face of this change, they choose a completely different approach.

In the face of wave after wave of new waves of Go, Hideya chose to use his authority to suppress this new wave in most cases. And what about over 100 years old? He chose to take the initiative to participate in this new wave and actively participate in it.

are all seniors in the Go world, and Li Xiaoqiang has no intention of making irresponsible remarks. But there are a few small details that are actually very telling. Although Japan's Hideya left a false name as an "undefeated celebrity". However, what many people may not know is that not long after the establishment of the Japanese Chess Academy, a bronze statue of Xiuya was actually erected inside the Chess Academy. And now? The statue may still be in the Japanese chess garden, but it is already lying in the dust in a utility room.

As for the hundred years old, although he did not leave any false name. But what many people may not know is that the vast majority of people who have learned Go. Whether you are a professional chess player or an amateur chess player, as long as your level reaches the amateur initial stage or above, as long as you have read the books on Go Tesuji, then what you see is likely to be the Go textbook left by the 100-year-old.

That's right, this is the "official genealogy" with the title of "The Source of Tesuji", and this is the wealth they left to everyone over the ages. Over 100 years in addition to the game. He devoted himself to writing Go works, and successively wrote famous books such as "Official Score", "Three Sons" and "Four Scores". Among them, the official genealogy is the most famous and the most widely spread.

Of course, the official genealogy compiled by the 100-year-old can no longer see its original appearance. What you can see now is that it was compiled by the Qing Dynasty pottery-style jade plate, but there are similarities between the two. For example, in the Japanese Go world, the official pedigree is also very important, and Wu Qingyuan and Hashimoto Utaro have both systematically explained the official pedigree. In the "original" column, the name of Bai Ling will be added.

It must be noted. Speaking of "official genealogy", it is not a book about "official sons" as we understand it now. In ancient China, the so-called official can be simply understood as "official". In many cases, it is even more possible to treat the official genealogy as a "Tesuji Daquan". This is what it means that the official tree is called "the source of tesuji". The study of "official writings" is actually the study of the unchanging part of Go, which belongs to the category of basic skills of Go. To be honest, even now, Guanzi Genealogy is regarded as the preferred textbook for the transition from intermediate to advanced. Assuming that the official spectrum can be cleared. I will definitely be able to reach the amateur high level. The most conservative estimate is that one percent of the net hits more than 7d, which is no problem at all.

These books written by Guo Bailing are actually a series of Go textbooks. It's a very systematic set. Very comprehensive Go textbook. Among them, the "official genealogy" is the most famous. It is also considered to be the highest value. Funny to say, it's famous because it's the least difficult part of the book. The audience is the most popular. It is for this reason that the light of the "official genealogy" overshadows the other two books. But at that time, in the era when ancient Chinese chess was inherited from the past to the future. The most valued by everyone is actually the "three sons" of the hundred years old.

The full name of "Three Sons Genealogy" is "The Last Records of the Three Sons", and there are 204 changes in this book, including 44 changes in the "Big Horn Diagram", 50 changes in the "Big Pressure Beam", 60 changes in the "Inverted Weeping Lotus", and 50 changes in the "73 Start". This book was reviewed and approved by Lin Fuqing, Zhou Laiyu, Wang Hannian, Zhou Donghou, Wang Youqing, and Shanda, basically covering the first-class national players of this era. There were a total of 227 proofreaders. Compiling such a book became a grand event in the Go world at that time.

How will you feel when you see this introduction? That's right, the so-called "three-son score" was actually the "advanced textbook" of the Go world at that time. Therefore, Guo Bailing needs to be very cautious, and he has to find other masters to help him check the gates. In such a detail, in fact, it can also be seen that Bai Ling's status at that time, he started a head, and other masters of his time were very face-saving. Whether it is his "old opponent" Lin Fuqing or his "new opponent" Zhou Laiyu. are all in this list of "editorial boards". From this, you can see the personality charm of Guo Bailing.

There is another point worth noting. In such a detail, in fact, you can also see the rigorous style of that era. The book they have compiled in this way can stand up to scrutiny. In later generations, of course, there were many more Go books. But there aren't really many good books out there. In particular, some "scissorhands" made up Go textbooks are quite shoddy.

In this series of books, "Guanzi Genealogy" is a low-level textbook. "Three Sons" is an advanced textbook. Then the "Four Sub-Spectrum" is naturally an intermediate textbook. As a Go textbook, the lowest level of the "official genealogy" has been used until now. It is suitable for amateur beginners and above. If you complete the course, you will have no problem with an amateur level of 3 dan or higher. Converted into a network, that is, the level of 5d to 7d. Truth be told, this should still be the most conservative estimate.

So what level will you reach after learning their "advanced textbooks"? Li Xiaoqiang estimates that there may be many modern chess fans who feel good about themselves and will be depressed. In the eyes of those national players in ancient China, the so-called "three sub-scores" were written for them to let the three sub-levels read. And the four sub-pedigrees are the level of the national player to make the 4 sub-......

Such a reality may be a bit cruel! There must be a large number of chess fans who are not convinced. To be honest, this part of the amateur chess fans really don't want to be unconvinced. Go is at the top level because there are not many players who have reached that level. Some things are not easy to articulate. But at the amateur level, if you want to be simple and pragmatic, and you want to rely on your own "more advanced Go theory" to win, that's basically impossible. At such a stage. Go is actually something tangible. The real competition is still at the level of basic Go skills.

In Go, the "retreat" part is really important. But to rely on this thing to win chess is extremely unreliable. For example, in the ten chess games of Gu Dali and Li Shishi, Gu Dali relied on his own "overall situation" and relied on his own realm to lead more than 100 chess moves. He just didn't pay attention to one place, he just ignored one of Li Shishi's combination punches, and the whole situation collapsed in an instant. To be fair, is that combination punch from Li Shishi difficult? Can his complexity be compared with the extreme methods of "Danghu Ten Rounds"?

Li Xiaoqiang has always believed that if you want to study ancient Chinese chess, Guo Bailing is a very important chess player. His contribution to the game is very significant. It was from him that Go became systematic. What is now called professional Go, the Japanese built a shell. What they have established should be a set of internal technical systems.

With that out of the way, let's move on. At this stage, you will still find that there are still many similarities between the two Go systems. The Go of the Ming Dynasty in China is the first stage of Li Xiaoqiang's current research. In fact, it is a process of accumulation. And what about Japanese Go? From Daoce to Xiuya, it is actually a process of continuous accumulation. At such a stage, Japanese Go began to refine their "small eye system". One of the most important features is the emergence of a lot of very complex and large formulas. For example, everyone is familiar with the "three fixed forms" of Go. And what about Go in the Ming Dynasty of China? In fact, there is such a process. Complex formulas such as "Jinjing Column", "Double Flying Swallow", "Big Angle Diagram", "Big Pressure Beam", "Zhenshen Head", "Inverted Weeping Lotus" and so on were all formed and perfected at this stage. The complexity of some formulas is actually not much simpler than "great oblique thousand changes", "big avalanche" and so on.

In the Go of the Ming Dynasty in China, in fact, there were many masters. Among them, Bao Yizhong of the Yongjia faction, Cheng Ruliang of the Xin'an faction, Yan Lun and Li Pu of the Jingshi faction are the most famous. In the "Wan Wei Yu Compilation of Naturalist Records", Wang Shizhen, a great celebrity of the Ming Dynasty, commented that although these four people have different styles and different offensive and defensive focuses, these four people

"It is worthy of being the first product of the Ming Dynasty".

Li Xiaoqiang and Fang Lao's research actually revolves around them, the highest-level chess players. I would like to introduce a few other players with great characteristics. For example, "Jiangdu prodigy" Fang Zizhen, "Wang Ye chess player" Zhu Yuting and other chess players.

The controversy between Li Xiaoqiang and Fang Lao actually appeared in the evaluation of these chess players. In Fang Lao's article, he believes that the level of national players in the middle and early Ming Dynasty is still relatively low. The highest level of them may barely reach the lower level of their careers. Li Xiaoqiang disagrees with his judgment!

It must be admitted that Fang Lao is a very rigorous scholar. In his opinion, his evaluation should be regarded as very objective and fair. In some places, in order to take care of the emotions of Li Xiaoqiang, the "heir of ancient chess". His own evaluation is also very polite.

However, is Fang Lao's evaluation really objective? What did he not notice?

Li Xiaoqiang looked at this Fang Lao, he smiled slightly, at this moment, he was ready to use Fang Lao's article to throw out his own set of judgment system. At this time, Zhang Zhidong also walked into this room. When he saw Li Xiaoqiang's expression. He and Elder Fang looked at each other and smiled. As the few people who are most familiar with Li Xiaoqiang, Zhang Zhidong and Fang Lao are very clear. Whenever Li Xiaoqiang showed this expression. He must be preparing for how to "fool" again.

knew that Li Xiaoqiang was preparing to "fool" himself, but Fang Lao and Zhang Zhidong didn't mind. On the contrary, they were very interested in Li Xiaoqiang's words.

They are waiting quietly, waiting for Li Xiaoqiang to "flicker". (To be continued......)