"Xiao Qin, how are you participating in an international competition for the first time? Are you nervous?"
On the plane, Nie Qisheng sat next to Qin Hao and asked with concern.
Two years ago, Nie Qisheng announced his retirement and became a Go coach. This time he was also hired as the leader of the national team.
Qin Hao smiled and said, "When have you ever seen me nervous?"
"Okay, just don't be nervous. Perform well and try to win a world championship."
Nie Qisheng laughed, and it was true. In the past three years of domestic competition, Qin Hao always looked calm and calm no matter what kind of opponent he faced.
Yu Xiaoyang looked at the sea of clouds outside the window and frowned. In the past three years, South Korea's Go strength has greatly increased. He also lost twice to Li Changhao and Li Sedol. With the help of Qin Hao, a 19-year-old boy, , can it really create a miracle?
The other members of the Huaxia team also looked worried. Shuangli has become a demon-like existence in the world of chess, and has even left a shadow in their hearts. Few people can always maintain a strong fighting spirit when facing an invincible opponent.
Just when Qin Hao and his party arrived at the hotel arranged by the organizer, people from the Japanese Chess Academy also arrived.
"Qin Haojun, long time no see"
A young man with yellow hair came up to him.
Qin Hao took a look and saw that it was Shindo Hikaru. In the past three years, they occasionally played two games on the chess and card battle platform, but Shindo Hikaru did not use the sai account. It can be seen that Shindo Hikaru's level has improved. Soon, of course, there is still a big gap with Zuo Wei.
"Long time no see, you have also been selected for the national team" Qin Hao asked curiously.
Shindo Hikaru scratched his head, "Yes, I have just been promoted to the sixth dan of the profession and was promoted to participate in this Fujitsu Cup."
Qin Hao understood. It seems that Japan is a Bian was also desperate and planned to use Shindo Hikaru as a surprise weapon, but he didn't know if Shindo Hikaru would let Zuo Wei take action.
While talking, suddenly there was a noise at the door of the hotel, and someone shouted in Japanese that Koreans were here.
Sure enough, soon I saw a group of men in suits walking in neatly, led by none other than Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol, the two great devils in the chess world.
Their appearance immediately made the atmosphere in the hotel lobby become particularly solemn. "Stone Buddha" Lee Chang-ho remained as expressionless as ever, but Lee Sedol raised his chin arrogantly, which made many young middle-aged people present. The Japanese chess player wanted to rush up and punch him.
Suddenly Li Changhao’s eyes fell on Qin Hao. He whispered a few words to the team translator, and then walked over.
"Hello, you are qhao"
Li Changhao's words instantly caused a commotion in the Japanese and Korean teams. Although the qhao account has not been very active in the past three years, it occasionally It will also appear on the chess and card battle platform. Many professional players from Japan and South Korea have played against him on trumpets, and without exception they all lost.Yes, this also makes the ID qhao famous in the circle of professional chess players.
"It's impossible that he is Qhao, isn't it that he is an old man?"
"Yes, how can he be so young to be able to play such chess"
There was a lot of discussion among the Korean chess players, and there was even some commotion. Originally, this Fujitsu Cup had Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol, so it should be stable. Unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared halfway.
The Japanese chess player camp is quite gloating about misfortune.
"China really found him. It seems like there will be something good in the Fujitsu Cup this time."
"Remember the Fujitsu Cup three years ago? Lee Chang-ho won the After winning the championship, he actually said that it was a pity that qhao didn't come. Now he has come."
Ta Shixingyang asked Shindo Hikaru in a low voice, "Shindo-kun, is he really the qhao on the Internet?"
Shinto Hikaru nodded seriously, "That's right."
Tashi Xingyang's tone revealed a bit of relief, "It is indeed him, that's right. Besides him, there are other people who can take such an ID." "?"
Faced with Li Changhao's inquiry, Qin Hao just nodded indifferently, "What's the matter?"
Li Changhao babbled in Korean, and the translator explained, "Mr. Lee Changho Said that he is very happy that you can come to participate in this competition, and he is very much looking forward to playing against you."
Qin Hao smiled casually, "Then please tell Mr. Li Changhao if he can persist. We will definitely meet each other in the finals."
After being double translated into Korean and Japanese, this sentence immediately caused a commotion in the entire hotel lobby.
The Japanese chess players were fine, their reaction was not too intense, but they just felt that Qin Hao was a bit young and frivolous.
The Korean chess players are different here. It’s a passionate crowd.
"This kid is too arrogant. Doesn't he take us seriously?"
"It's more than arrogant. It's simply rude. He'd better pray that he doesn't get one when the lot is drawn." Me, otherwise let's see how I let him travel in the first round."
Li Shishi was even more angry when he heard this. He couldn't help but look down on the Korean chess player, and he didn't take him seriously. South Korea Among the chess players, Lee Chang-ho is not the only one, but also Lee Sedol
"If you still want to reach the finals, just dream. Even if you can reach the finals, the one you will face in the end will definitely be me, Lee Sedol"
Li Changhao did not think Qin Hao was arrogant, because he believed that Qin Hao had that kind of strength. After listening to Qin Hao's words, he just bowed slightly, and at the same time, after returning to the team, he gave Li Shishi a deep look.
The rooms were quickly assigned to each other. Qin Hao and Yu Xiaoyang shared a room. The Huaxia Chess Academy was financially tight, and even players like Yu Xiaoyang could only live in standard rooms when they went abroad.
When Nie Qisheng gave Qin Hao the room card, he secretly gave him a thumbs up, "Well done, this trick is a good one."
Qin Hao spread his arms Hand "I am just stating a fact."
Nie Qisheng was slightly stunned, looking at Qin Hao’s leaving figure, and suddenly sighed with emotion, “It seems that we people are really old.”
During this period, China, Japan and South Korea The media also gathered on JD.com and began to build momentum for their respective chess players.
As the performance of Japanese chess players has been getting worse and worse in recent years, the Japanese media are too embarrassed to brag about anything. The reports are basically scripted. The only bright spot is Shindo Hikaru, a new professional sixth-dan player. However, the Japanese media I didn't have much hope for him, after all, Shindo Hikaru didn't have any impressive results in domestic competitions.
The main reporting focus of the Chinese media is on Yu Xiaoyang. After all, he is the most stable among Chinese chess players. He is the only one who can compete with Li Changhao and Li Sedol. As for Qin Hao, most of them The media are looking forward to and optimistic about him, but they dare not place all their hopes on him. After all, the championship of domestic competitions is different from world-class competitions such as the Fujitsu Cup.
As a new recruit who has just joined the national Go team, most media think Qin Hao has a promising future, but it will take some time to adapt to the rhythm of international competitions. They think it is very good if he can enter the top ten. Scored.
But when it comes to the Korean media, the style is completely different. All Korean media are very optimistic that Korean chess players can win the Fujitsu Cup championship. Their confidence also comes from the past experiences of Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol. international competition results.
Even some of the more radical Korean media feel that there is no need to hold any competition at all. They can just award the trophy to the Korean chess players. Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol can just choose one at will. Anyway, in the end result It's all the same.
Don’t mention it, such radical reports are very popular in South Korea. In the eyes of the Korean people, Korean Go is already the best in the world. Even with a telescope, you can’t find an opponent. This so-called Fujitsu Cup The gold content of the World Go Championship is not as high as the gold content of Korean local games.
What’s more interesting is that just a few days before the start of the game, when the Korean media were reporting outside the venue, they happened to bump into the Japanese media. The Korean media did not notice that the Japanese media next to them were already there. After accumulating anger, he was still belittling Chinese and Japanese chess players.
As a result, several Japanese media outlets knew Korean, and then the two sides started fighting. This incident also aroused strong dissatisfaction among the Japanese people.
Good guy, you are so arrogant when you come to our territory
Some violent groups in Japan have even issued death threats, clamoring to let those Korean media travel back to South Korea.
This incident also caused dissatisfaction with the Japanese Chess Academy. They negotiated with the Korean Chess Academy. Finally, the Korean Chess Academy issued an apology statement, and the matter gradually subsided.
However, the anger of the Japanese people has also been ignited. Many people are asking Japanese chess players to compete online and must severely attack the arrogance of Korean chess players.
This incident also aroused the indignation of many chess players in the country. HanIt’s not just Japanese chess players that the Chinese media belittles. Chinese chess players are also worthless.
Many Chinese chess players couldn’t help but slap the table and angrily cursed, “These stick guys really don’t know the heights of the world, we must teach them a lesson.”
Some chess players directly slapped themselves Month's salary was sent to the Huaxia Chess Academy with a letter, and it was not just one person who did this. There were more than a thousand people across the country. The total amount of money was 13,872 yuan and 30 cents. .
On the eve of the competition, Nie Qisheng took one of the letters and read it aloud at the impromptu meeting.
“Comrades, I know I shouldn’t put pressure on you now, but look at these letters. If we don’t get good results this time, will we have the nerve to go back?”
"Damn it, Korean Bangzi bullies people too much. Even if I die on the chess table tomorrow, I can't lose to Bangzi"
"That's right, I will definitely show my best form tomorrow and it will cost me." I'm going to kill these grandsons."
Back in the room, Yu Xiaoyang had a cold face the whole time. Just before turning off the light and going to sleep, he suddenly said something.
"Is your spear sharp enough?"
Qin Hao didn't speak, just smiled, and then turned off the bedside lamp.
The next day, the Fujitsu Cup World Go Competition officially opened, not only bringing together the top players from China, Japan and South Korea, but also players from North America and Europe. However, the level of players in these regions is generally poor. It has always been regarded as an "experience gift package".
According to the rules of the Fujitsu Cup, the first round will be a best-of-three set, and eight seeded players will have a bye in each competition.
The most recognized professional ninth-dan players such as Yu Xiaoyang, Lee Chang-ho, and Lee Sedol are all seeded players and will directly advance to the next round. The remaining 16 players will be drawn by lot.
Hikaru Shindo was lucky enough to draw a European player.
Qin Hao drew a Korean player Park Yongxun. This player is also a young genius. He was only determined in 1999 and was promoted to professional ninth-dan in 2004. In 2002, Nongshim He became the first player to win four consecutive games in the Three Kingdoms Cup Go Tournament, and his strength should not be underestimated.
Just when the lottery results came out, a burst of cheers suddenly came from the Korean chess player camp. Nie Qisheng’s face looked a little ugly, pointing at the man wearing glasses who was waving his fist and said, "That's Park Yongxun." , who unexpectedly won the Fujitsu Cup and Central Cup championships last year, and is also second only to Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol among Korean chess players."
Qin Hao's eyes followed the direction of Nie Qisheng's fingers. Park Yongxun seemed to feel Qin Hao's gaze and cast a provocative look.
As a Korean chess player of the same generation as Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol, the experience is not very good, because the media will put the spotlight on them. Even though he won two world championships last year, this time Fujitsu He was still not selected as a seed player in the Cup, which made him very unconvinced.
He thinks he is not a loser in chessFor Lee Chang Ho and Lee Sedol, he has always regarded them as his goals, but South Korea is a place with strict hierarchies, and he cannot show off too much.
Yesterday, Lee Chang-ho's behavior in the hotel lobby seemed to Park Yong-hun to be a disgrace to Korean Go. There was no need to treat a Chinese Go player with such courtesy.
He just wants to defeat Lee Chang-ho's most important opponent under everyone's gaze, letting everyone know that he is no worse than Lee Chang-ho, and he is also a world champion
Facing Park Yong-hoon With a provocative look, Qin Hao's eyes narrowed, then he showed a meaningful smile and looked away.
Seeing this scene, Park Yongxun became more and more angry. He secretly determined to teach this young man a lesson in the next game to let him know how huge the gap between chess players is.
The results of the lottery are coming out one after another. The results of the lottery for the Chinese chess players are not very good. Four chess players including Qin Hao have all been drawn Korean chess players. Although everyone was mobilized before the war yesterday and they were filled with indignation, but the real As the game approaches, everyone’s minds are relatively clear.
"Okay, since you have already drawn your opponent, don't think too much, go all out and show your best." Nie Qisheng is experienced and knows that he cannot give any more at this time. The chess players put the pressure on.
On the other hand, the atmosphere at the Korean Chess Academy is relatively relaxed. In their view, it doesn’t matter who the opponent is. Anyway, in terms of overall strength, Korean Go will crush China and Japan, not to mention Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol. With two big devils in charge, this Fujitsu Cup championship has long been in the bag
The Nippon Chess Academy drew better, and they got two experience packages, so the atmosphere was relatively relaxed.
Ta Shixingyang also patted Shin Fujimitsu on the shoulder and encouraged, "Come on."
Zuo Wei in the void was so excited that he floated a few centimeters higher than usual. Being able to see so many Go masters playing the game, for someone like him who loves chess like his life, this place is simply a paradise.
Thousands of miles away in China, TV 5 is currently broadcasting the entire game live.
When the results of the lottery came out, chess players all over the country couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. This is too embarrassing. It's fine that one of the two experience packages was not drawn. Two Japanese chess were drawn. My hands are fine, but they turn out to be hard bones.
"Hey, who is drawing lots? Did he not wash his hands after going to the toilet? This is too smelly."
"No, I will definitely be better than him when I go up to draw, so don't do it in the future." Let this guy go to draw lots again."
Although the remarks of the Korean media are very outrageous, we have to admit that the general strength of Korean chess players is indeed stronger. Chess friends naturally hope that Chinese chess players can Go further.
At Qin Hao's house, Yumi Ogura was sitting in front of the TV with Jiang Xueming. Unfortunately, the shots of the lottery were mainly focused on the stage, and Qin Hao only had a sweeping shot.
“Don’t worry, Auntie, you can watch it during the game later.It's his turn. ”
After the college entrance examination, Jiang Xueming and Qin Hao no longer concealed their relationship. Ogura Yumi had long treated her as her daughter-in-law, and the two got along almost like mother and daughter.
Hearing this, Yumi Ogura could only nod with regret. Originally, Yumi Ogura planned to take Jiang Xueming to watch the game. However, the day before departure, Yumi Ogura got the flu and had no choice but to stay. For treatment, Qin Ming could not come back from the field at this time, so Jiang Xueming could only stay to take care of her.
On the other side, Shi Shi and Yu Liang were also watching the live TV broadcast in the chess courtyard, and Chu Ying stared longingly in the void.
"If I can go there and experience the atmosphere of a duel with the world's top chess players, it will definitely help me understand God's move."
Time was broken for him. A basin of cold water said, "Come on, I will be the one to do it when I get to the scene. You are not allowed to say anything. I will win the championship with my own strength." ”
Chu Ying said angrily, “Humph, you don’t know how long it will take to win the championship.” "
The two started bickering, and they didn't stop until they heard Yu Liang sighing.
"What's wrong?"
Yu Liang was angry. "You don't know how to read it yourself"
When Shi Guang saw it, he couldn't help but cursed, "Damn, what kind of luck is this"
"You said, your dad won't be the only one of us entering this time. Let's go to the next round," Shi Shi said cautiously.
Yu Liang spat, "Bah, what are you talking about in a depressing way? Besides, you forgot that there is Qin Hao. "
"Yes, that guy Qin Hao will definitely advance to the next round, but his opponent is also very strong, the champion of the last Fujitsu Cup." Shiang smacked his lips.
Yu Liang said firmly, "No, I believe he will definitely win."
Soon, the players took their seats, and the Fujitsu Cup World Go Competition officially started.
Finally, Park Yongxun challenged Qin Hao in a low voice, "Pack your luggage and get ready to go home. "
Park Yongxun said this sentence in Korean. Qin Hao couldn't understand it, but looking at his sullen expression, he knew it was definitely not a good thing, so he replied.
"Shabi"
At this time, the referee came over and reminded, "Guess. "
Pu Yongxun grabbed a handful of chess pieces from the chess box and looked at Qin Hao provocatively.
Qin Hao was too lazy to answer him and said casually, "Single. "
Park Yongxun opened his palms and counted them, showing an exaggerated smile. "Sure enough, the goddess of victory will not care about those who have no strength. You guessed it wrong." Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft Free reading