As the game went on, the Crown Prince of Chu started to panic.
This situation was different from what he remembered. What should he do in the next game?
Although he looked calm on the surface, his mind was in a mess.
The King of Chu couldn't help but look at the counselor next to him.
The counselor was the one who suggested this to further damage Ning Yuanxian's dignity and enhance the King of Chu's reputation.
He had made it clear that this Heavenly Chess Game was unsolvable.
How did it end up like this?
Ning Zheng, on the other hand, remained calm.
He was not arrogant, nor discouraged.
Another quarter of an hour passed.
The game was very clear.
The white man's side had already won.
Everyone present couldn't believe it.
The Heavenly Chess Game released by the Sky-sea Pavilion was solved just like that?
Wasn't it unsolvable?
It had been more than five years.
During this period, many people claimed to have solved the Heavenly Chess Game.
In the end, it was all nonsense. They played white and black pieces, and then the white pieces won. They didn't follow the steps of the game at all. They simply went easy on themselves, allowing the black pieces to win.
On Earth, many civil scientists announced that they had solved Goldbach's conjecture every year.
But now, Ning Zheng had really … solved it.
The key was that the Crown Prince didn't make a wrong move. How did he lose?
How was that possible?
The Sky-sea Pavilion would release a Heavenly Chess Game every few years. Once it was solved, a new Heavenly Chess Game would be released.
Usually, a Heavenly Chess Game would be solved within six or seven years. The person who solved it would become an honorary scholar of the Sky-sea Pavilion.
It was a top honor.
It was equivalent to being an honorary professor at Cambridge University or Oxford University in the future.
Therefore, every time a Heavenly Chess Game was released, countless Go players would work hard to solve it. Once they solved it, they would become famous and gain amazing fame and fortune.
But this Heavenly Chess Game should be solved by a master or a hermit.
Who was Ning Zheng?
A useless prince who was ignored by others.
Since childhood, other princes studied with great scholars in the palace while he had to be taught by old eunuchs.
Now he solved the Heavenly Chess Game?
This was simply inconceivable.
The Crown Prince held a black piece in his hand and didn't put it down for a long time.
"Brother Ning Zheng, peace is the most important. How about we consider this round as a draw?" The Chu Crown Prince asked.
He had a good plan.
But generally speaking, the other party wouldn't refuse.
After all, in everyone's opinion, the State of Yue needed help from the State of Chu.
Next, in the true border hunt, he hoped that the Chu Country would not be too ruthless and leave some face for the King of Chu.
If the Chu Country accepted the draw, it could be considered that the Chu Country owed the Chu Country a small favor. Later on, when the two armies fought, the Chu Country could at least spare the Chu Country.
"No way!" Ning Zheng flatly refused.
Prince Chu's face trembled, and his expression immediately turned ugly.
Everyone was stunned. Is Ning Zheng really that stubborn?
What kind of determination was this? Or was he stupid?
Next, the Crown Prince of the Chu Kingdom continued to play chess expressionlessly.
Fifteen minutes later!
The game ended, and Ning Zheng won.
This meant that the Sky-sea Pavilion's Heavenly Puzzle had officially been broken.
"The State of Yue wins the game between the two countries!" An envoy from the Great Yan Empire shouted.
The King of Chu glared at the strategist fiercely. Then, he laughed loudly and said, "Brother King of Chu, your son is indeed full of talents. Even the unknown Ning Zheng has inherited your chess skills. Amazing, amazing."
Then, the King of Chu did not mention anything about the song.
"I'm a little thirsty. Serve the wine!" the King of Chu shouted.
Immediately, a group of palace maids walked over and began to sing and dance.
Delicious wine and delicacies were served.
Their meaning was clear. Everyone should enjoy the wine and look at the beauties. As for the song, it was best that everyone forgot about it.
Of course, everyone hoped to see the King of Chu play the drum, but no one dared to mention it.
At this moment, Shen Lang stood up and said, "Everyone, please wait and drink. King of Chu, Crown Prince, have you forgotten something?"
The King of Chu's expression changed when he heard this.
Kid, are you going to be so disrespectful?
Immediately, Wang Huaili, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, said, "Who are you? What rank are you? What rank are you? In such an occasion, what right do you have to speak? "
F * * k you.
Wang Huaili, aren't you tired of doing this every time?
Shen Lang immediately said, "Lord Wang Huaili, have you forgotten about me? I was the one who negotiated and signed the letter of credence with you. Also, you were exposed as a prostitute, and in the end, a dozen hoodlums rushed in and beat you up. I was the one who saved you. How are your balls? Have you recovered? They were very swollen that day. "
The moment he said this, Wang Huaili's expression changed drastically.
I … I … F * * k!
He had never seen such a shameless person before. What kind of occasion was this for you to spout such nonsense?
Following that, Shen Lang exclaimed, "Lord Wang Huaili, your beard is gone? Don't tell me your eggs have all been cut off? Not a single one is left? But this is good too. This is good too. You can sever your mortal roots and focus on being a king. You can quit being the Minister of the Honglu Temple and enter the Chu royal palace as a eunuch. Not bad, not bad! "
The King of Chu looked coldly at Shen Lang.
This evil creature was Shen Lang? He was indeed hateful. Just one look at him made one want to kill him.
But the Minister of the Honglu Temple, Wang Huaili, couldn't say a word.
Shen Lang's words were too vicious. At such a high-class occasion, even if you don't want your face, I still want it.
Even if Wang Huaili had indeed cut off his eggs, would that stop me from becoming a minister? I can still make a name for myself.
Following that, Shen Lang said, "King Chu, it's time for you to sing for our king. Crown Prince Chu, it's time for you to sing. The two of you can be considered husband and wife singing … oh, that's not right, it's the son singing the father's song. "
The Chu father and son's eyes were about to spit fire at these words.
Husband and wife singing the father's song? What son singing the father's song? None of these were good words.
Everyone was silent.
Shen Lang looked at Prince Lian of the Empire and said, "Prince Lian, can I go back on my word? Isn't it said that a king keeps his word? "
Bullshit! That was all made up in books.
Every king had to learn to turn hostile like flipping a book.
Prince Lian didn't respond. He wasn't going to uphold such justice. Instead, he narrowed his eyes at Shen Lang.
If there were no surprises, the Heavenly Chess Puzzle should have been solved by this kid.
He was extremely smart, but he was also annoying.
The most annoying people in the world were those who were arrogant and liked to play to the gallery.
No wonder so many people don't like this Shen Lang. Even I feel that he's an eyesore.
Prince Lian asked, "Ning Zheng, do you want me to report you solved the Heavenly Chess Puzzle to the Sky-sea Pavilion?"
No matter what, the person who had publicly solved the Heavenly Chess Puzzle was Ning Zheng. Once he reported it to the Sky-sea Pavilion, he could become an honorary scholar.
This honor was undoubtedly timely for Ning Zheng. As a prince who was looked down upon, he really needed this honor.
Ning Zheng bowed and said, "There's no need.
Shen Lang and the Sky-sea Pavilion have already fallen out. In that case, I, Ning Zheng, don't need to stick my warm face to the cold buttocks of others.
When these words came out, everyone could not help but be stunned.
Ning Zheng, are you stupid? How could you reject such a great honor?
Once you lost the next border hunt, you and Shen Lang would be exiled. Your lives would be over. Once you became an honorary scholar of the Sky-sea Pavilion, at least you wouldn't be exiled to a wasteland. You could stay in the Sky-sea Pavilion.
At this moment, Shen Lang said, "Since King Chu can go back on his word, then we can go back on our word as well. We're not competing in this border hunt. Let's go home! "
Then, Shen Lang ordered, "Let's go home!"
Then, the two thousand new soldiers who had been especially dull actually walked back and boarded the carriages to leave.
Immediately, King Chu flew into a rage and said coldly, "Brother King of Yue, are you treating national affairs as child's play?"
Shen Lang said sarcastically, "Then can you treat your words as child's play?"
King Chu stared coldly at King Ning Yuanxian and said slowly, "King Yue, listen carefully. I will personally beat the drum for you."
Then, on the high platform, King Chu beat the drum.
Crown Prince Chu sang.
Of course, he only sang three lines, and King Chu only beat the drum three times!
The historians of the various countries recorded it down.
Great Yan Empire, Year 30 of Yanwu, 3rd of February, King Chu beat the drum for King Yue three times!
Then, King Chu shouted, "Bring me the map, the gold, and the imperial edict!"
Immediately, a group of eunuchs carried plates to the high platform.
On one plate was the map, and on the other plate was the imperial edict.
Hundreds of warriors carried the gold out.
Then, they piled the gold on the steps.
The so-called gold coins were just a form of address. Trade between countries at the top, reparations, and the like, did not use gold coins. Instead, they used large pieces of gold.
Eight hundred thousand gold coins were equivalent to fifty-six thousand catties.
Each piece of gold weighed five catties, and there were more than five thousand pieces. They piled up the steps of the high platform.
Ning Yuanxian waved his hand.
Immediately, a group of eunuchs carried the map and imperial edict.
Hundreds of warriors carried fifty-six thousand catties of gold and piled it on the other side of the high platform.
Immediately, the high platform shone with golden light, and it looked like a golden pyramid.
The hundreds of envoys present were all experienced, but they were still shocked by the scene before them.
What a grand occasion! What a grand gesture!
This also meant that both sides had shed all pretenses of cordiality. Next, they would fight to the death.
"Inspect the map!"
Prince Lian led the envoys to inspect the maps presented by the State of Yue and the State of Chu.
Which twenty li and which twenty-three fortresses were ceded were clearly marked on it.
Once the border hunt ended, the victor would immediately occupy the twenty li capital and send troops to garrison it.
There was no room for evasion, and there was no leeway.
"Inspect the imperial edict!"
This was the imperial edict written by King Chu and King Yue.
If they lost the border hunt, not only would the emperor have to read this imperial edict in public, but he would also have to spread it to the rest of the world. At that time, they would definitely lose all face.
"Inspect the gold!"
The Great Yan Empire's envoy would personally inspect the gold on both sides to see if it was pure enough.
Half an hour later.
The inspection was complete!
Prince Lian of the empire made peace for the last time.
"King Yue, King Chu, when the swords and sabers meet, peace is precious, peace is precious!"
Of course, this was just a formality.
However, in history, there were people who gave up at the last moment.
King Chu laughed sinisterly in his heart. How could he not eat such a juicy piece of meat?
"The arrow is nocked, it has to be released!"
King Yue, Ning Yuanxian, did not say anything. He only nodded.
Prince Lian said, "With that, the border hunt officially begins!"
King Chu's blood was boiling.
This border hunt was a sure win. There was no doubt about it.
However, it was the beginning of Chu's dominance.
From today onwards, Chu will officially surpass the State of Yue and become the number one overlord in the south of the Great Yan Empire.
The State of Yue?
It's almost over!
Ning Yuanxian, do you think I'll be satisfied by giving me these benefits? You think I'll let you off?
You're daydreaming.
When Prince Jin sweeps through the south, it will be the end of your State of Yue.
Ning Yuanxian, just you wait.
In a while, my army will kill all 2,000 of your good-for-nothings. Not a single one will be spared.
I hope you don't collapse from another stroke!
… …
Dong, dong, dong, dong!
The war drums sounded.
However, it was not urgent.
"Chu troops, enter the field!"
The herald roared and waved the military flag.
Bang, bang, bang, bang …
The Chu troops entered the field!
2,000 elite infantrymen were fully armed.
Every soldier was armed to the teeth.
These were the soldiers of Chu. They had been through hundreds of battles and were extremely elite.
Over the years, they had fought against Liang, New Qian, and Western Liang, winning nine out of ten battles.
They were definitely the elites of the elite.
2,000 people lined up neatly in 20 square formations.
Wherever the army passed, birds and insects were silent, hiding in the gaps and shivering.
Even from afar, one could smell the shocking murderous aura from them.
Also, their eyes were as if they were looking at dead people.
Everyone could tell at a glance that the combat power of the 2,000 elite soldiers of Chu surpassed that of the State of Yue's most outstanding imperial guards.
An army that had been through a war was completely different. An army that had killed its way out of a pile of corpses was even more different.
However, why did Chu only send 2,000 people?
Could it be that the King of Chu wants a fair fight?
Immediately after!
The ground started to shake.
A cavalry unit surged over like a tidal wave.
Three thousand armored cavalrymen charged into the hunting ground in an orderly manner.
Their aura was like a dark cloud pressing down on them, like raging waves.
Everyone looked at King Chu in disbelief.
No way?
Not only did you send 2,000 of your most elite soldiers? You even sent 3,000 heavily armored cavalry?
That was too much.
Your 2,000 Chu soldiers were enough to instantly kill the 2,000 new troops of the State of Yue.
The heavily armored cavalry was almost invincible on the battlefield.
Under this crazy charge, it was completely unstoppable.
King Chu's intention was very clear.
2,000 of the most elite soldiers of Chu would fight, and 3,000 heavily armored cavalry would hold the line.
Basically, these 3,000 heavily armored cavalry would not really fight, it was just a precaution.
After all, Chu could send out 5,000 soldiers for the border hunt.
However, after knowing that the State of Yue had recruited 2,000 useless recruits, he felt that it was too unfair to send out 5,000 soldiers.
It was still 2,000 against 2,000.
With the 2,000 useless recruits of the State of Yue, not to mention the 2,000 Chu elite soldiers, even 200 of them could win.
2,000 against 2,000, they could win even with their eyes closed, and it would be an absolute instant kill!
… …
"State of Yue troops enter the field!"
Following the order from the messenger.
The military flag waved.
The 2,000 new troops of the State of Yue Ning Zheng entered the field!
They were still dressed in plain clothes.
Their gait was very neat, but there was no killing intent.
Their gait was the same as normal walking.
And these 2,000 people were expressionless, and their gazes were still wooden.
When everyone saw this, some laughed until their stomachs hurt, while others cursed in their hearts.
They had all heard that Shen Lang and Ning Zheng had recruited 2,000 imbeciles as cannon fodder. It seemed that it was true.
There was definitely something wrong with these people's brains. They were going to die, but there was no fear on their faces. It was as if they were going to have a meal.
No wonder Ning Yuanxian could tolerate them even though they came in carriages. It was necessary to be tolerant of those who were about to die.
However, it was really a sin to send 2,000 idiots to their deaths and be massacred. No one could bear to look at it.
At this moment, the commander of the Imperial Guards could no longer bear it. He shouted, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards are willing to fight for Your Majesty!"
This was too embarrassing!
Sending 2,000 idiots to their deaths and be massacred.
Winning or losing was a small matter, but from then on, the State of Yue would become the laughingstock of the world.
At this moment, Western Governor Zhong Yao said, "Your Majesty, the elites of the Western Guards are also willing to fight for Your Majesty."
Zhong Yao was not being polite. He was speaking from the bottom of his heart.
This was because he, Zhong Yao, was the one fighting against Chu Country. Today, Yue Country sent 2000 idiots to hunt at the border and they were slaughtered. What a blow to Yue Country's reputation, and what a blow to his morale.
King Chu narrowed his eyes.
The State of Yue mobilized the Imperial Guards? Or the elites of the Western Guards to participate in the border hunt?
Whatever!
But if that's the case, the State of Chu will send 5,000 soldiers.
In any case, this ridiculous border hunt was decided by the State of Yue.
King Chu sneered, "King Chu, you have to decide which army to send to participate in the border hunt. Otherwise, your head will fall off and never grow back."
Monarch Ning Yuanxian closed his eyes. His body bent even more as if he was feeling cold.
Immediately, Eunuch Li Sun brought a quilt-like cloak and draped it over Ning Yuanxian.
Wrapped in the quilt, Ning Yuanxian looked even older and weaker.
"That's it. Let's end this quickly." Ning Yuanxian sighed.
"Hahahaha …" King Chu couldn't help but laugh.
To think that Ning Yuanxian would have such a day!
The border hunt would continue. The State of Yue would not change its army!
… …
As the commander of the State of Yue, Ning Zheng was dressed in military attire and stood on the platform.
As the commander, Bitter Joy was riding on a warhorse.
"Everyone change!"
Following Bitter Joy's order.
Hundreds of carriages drove in.
The doors of the carriages opened. Inside were all super heavy armors that weighed at least 50 kilograms.
There were also super Mo swords that were 1.8 meters long, each weighing about 55 kilograms.
The two thousand new soldiers of the Shenlang silently put on their armor.
In order to prevent rust, the surface of the armor was covered with a layer of black paint.
Everyone was startled. Was this armor made of wood?
And this sword, it was so long and huge. Was it made of wood too?
The two thousand new soldiers moved quickly.
In just half a quarter of an hour, they had all changed!
"Assemble! Line up!"
Bitter Head Joy gave the order.
The two thousand new soldiers lined up.
Neat as one.
A total of two thousand people as one.
This … this was too shocking.
The tip of the sword in each person's hand formed a line. The nose bridge of each person's helmet formed a line.
Every square formation seemed to have been measured with a ruler.
The appearance of the elite soldiers of the State of Chu was already very shocking.
But compared to the army of the State of Yue, it seemed disorganized.
Just this formation alone was not top-notch. It was … unbelievable.
How did they do it?
Two thousand people, each of their movements was exactly the same.
None of them made any mistakes.
Moreover, their armors looked really amazing.
It was wrapped from head to toe. Other than the eyes, there was no gap at all.
And listening to the sound of impact, it seemed like it was really made of iron.
Then … then how heavy was this armor?
After putting on the armor and holding the broadsword.
The two thousand new soldiers of the Shenlang instantly changed.
They were filled with the beauty of absolute strength, metal, and even industrial beauty.
There was actually such a beautiful army in this world.
It could even be called art.
However, this army still did not have any killing intent, not even a little bit.
For a moment, everyone's hearts were filled with a strange feeling.
Why did the Shenlang build such a beautiful army?
Maybe this new army was not as useless as they thought.
But it was still useless.
After all, these were two thousand idiots. Moreover, they had only trained for three months and had not experienced any actual combat.
Facing two thousand elite soldiers of the State of Chu, there was no possibility of victory.
… …
"Border hunting, capture the other party's flag, and it is considered victory! “
The rules were that simple.
The two armies were two li apart, and the flags of the two countries were behind the armies.
To capture the flag, they had to defeat the other army first.
The general of the State of Chu roared, "Attack!"
The general of the State of Yue, Kutou Huan, roared, "Attack!"
The two thousand elite soldiers of the State of Chu began to advance.
Their pace became faster and faster, and the killing intent of the entire army became stronger and stronger!
As for the two thousand new Mo Dao soldiers of the State of Yue, their pace did not change. They were neat and tidy, as if there were twenty big blocks advancing.
This degree of uniformity was comparable to a guard of honor.
Everyone was shocked. At this time, they were still walking like a guard of honor.
And there was no killing intent at all. It was useless to look good in the border hunting. The key was combat power.
"Bang, bang, bang …"
"Bang, bang, bang, bang …"
The earth-shaking war drums became more and more rapid and intense.
The two armies were getting closer, closer and closer.
When the two sides were about a hundred meters apart, they had entered the killing range of the arrows.
The king of the State of Chu waved his hand.
Instantly, the two thousand elite soldiers of the State of Chu stopped.
"Ready!"
The two thousand soldiers of the State of Chu drew their bows and nocked arrows.
"Release!"
"Release!"
"Release!"
Arrows rained down.
Thousands of sharp arrows smashed down on the two thousand new soldiers of the State of Yue.
At this time, everyone realized that the army of the State of Yue was not equipped with bows and arrows.
In a battle of infantry, the two armies were facing each other at a close distance. Bows and arrows were extremely valuable, but they were not equipped with bows and arrows?
Wouldn't that mean that they could not fight back at a distance of more than two hundred steps? But with only three months of training, it was normal that they did not have time to train their bows and arrows.
But what happened next shocked everyone.
Because the rain of arrows did not stop the advance of the new army of the State of Yue.
They did not react to the rain of arrows. They did not even raise their hands to block, let alone dodge.
Two thousand soldiers advanced in an orderly manner. Were they not afraid of death?
What was even more shocking was that when the arrows hit their bodies, they did not cause any casualties.
When the sharp arrows hit the armor, they didn't even leave a mark, let alone pierce through it.
Countless arrows broke in half and bounced off.
The Chu army was stunned.
The armor of the idiotic army of the State of Yue was so strong?
Three waves of arrows, and there were no casualties?
At this time, even if there were knives, the two thousand new soldiers under Shen Lang would not be affected, much less the rain of arrows.
Their speed did not change, and they continued to advance in an orderly manner!
General Chu's expression changed slightly as he shouted, "Shield formation, form a defense!"
The Chu army did not charge, and formed a defense formation!
This was slightly embarrassing, but it was understandable for the sake of victory.
The two thousand Chu elites started to change formation.
The huge shield suddenly stood upright on the ground, forming a steel shield wall.
The spearmen hid behind the shield wall, and aimed their sharp spears at the gaps of the shields.
If the enemy slashed, countless spears would come out like porcupines.
It looked like the Chu defense formation was impenetrable!
"Ready!"
"Ready!"
The two thousand new army of the State of Yue came closer and closer!
Moments later, the two armies clashed!
The crown prince of Chu pulled out his sharp sword from the commander's platform and shouted, "Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Kill the State of Yue army!"
"For the glory of Great Chu, kill!"
"Do not spare a single life of the State of Yue army!"
Instantly, countless spears stabbed out from the Chu army.
Some of the envoys widened their eyes, while others covered their eyes.
The State of Yue army might look good, but they were truly idiots.
Not even dodging? Facing the enemy's porcupine formation, they actually maintained their original speed and advanced?
This time, blood would flow like a river, and many Yue soldiers would be pierced in the stomach.
Yet …
What happened next shocked everyone once again.
Countless spears stabbed into the stomachs of the State of Yue army.
But …
The entire State of Yue army only paused for a moment, and did not even try to dodge.
They were unharmed.
Instead, the spears of the Chu army bent, and even broke.
Next!
The most magnificent scene appeared!
General Ku Tou Huan pulled out his sword and shouted, "Cut them in half!"
Wang Da shouted in his heart!
It's finally here, I've been holding it in for more than ten days.
I can finally cut them!
I'm so excited, so happy!
Instantly, two thousand State of Yue soldiers raised their 1.8 meter long Mo Swords.
One hundred and ten kilograms, weapons forged with top-grade steel.
With a shocking momentum.
"Shua!"
"Cut them in half!"
"Cut them in half!"
Hundreds of Mo Swords slashed down!
Still neat as one!
Hundreds of Mo Swords slashed down like lightning!
In an instant!
The sturdy shield wall in front of them was slashed into pieces.
It was as easy as crushing dry weeds.
"Cut them in half, cut them in half!"
Two thousand soldiers with transformed bloodlines felt their blood boiling.
They felt as though they had been suppressed for a long time, and were finally released.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Their footsteps did not stop, and they kept moving forward, forward, and forward.
The Mo Swords in their hands kept slashing down, down, and down!
"Shua shua shua!"
All the shields were smashed into pieces.
The Chu elite soldiers in front of them were smashed into pieces!
Their heads, armors, and bodies were cleaved into two halves.
Under the Mo Swords that weighed more than one hundred kilograms, the armors of the Chu elite soldiers were like paper, and their bodies were like mud.
This group of people with transformed bloodlines could even cut a one-foot thick tree in half.
Not to mention the fragile human bodies.
Cut them in half!
Slash, slash, slash!
Blood splattered everywhere!
All of them died without a complete corpse!
Chu's seemingly indestructible defensive formation was instantly torn into pieces!
This was not an army at all.
This was simply a meat grinder on the battlefield!
This was not a battle at all, but a one-sided massacre!
… …
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