Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

In this intense narrative, Fan Shu, a renowned chess master, faces a humiliating defeat against Qin Ying in twenty consecutive chess matches. Despite his confidence and attempts to reclaim his honor, Fan Shu is completely outmaneuvered, leading to a dramatic breakdown where he smashes the chessboard. The story reveals Fan Shu's strategic attempt to stall time through chess, reminiscent of Cao Cao's tactics from the Three Kingdoms period. However, Qin Ying sees through his plan, dismissing his efforts. The narrative concludes with a messenger from the Red Army arriving with potentially dire news, suggesting an impending conflict.

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