Chapter 602 Four Kingdoms Flying Chess 3
Under the watchful eyes of the world, Zhao Kuo took a step... just one step.
Everyone suddenly realized that 2 o'clock was the starting point, a preparatory step, not the actual start. They had just left the starting line, so what could possibly change?
The group breathed a sigh of relief and turned their attention to the four burly men. It was their turn to roll the dice.
"Pitch well!"
Under the chessboard, Liu Che rubbed his hands together, eager to make a good move. "Two or four is not too few, six is not too many!"
Wei Zifu, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak. This number is not based on just one person. Even if it were based on just one person, would Your Majesty be so confident that you have such good luck?
However, seeing his enthusiastic expression, Wei Zifu said nothing, letting Her Majesty cheer up. She certainly didn't want to hear him grumble about why he wasn't chosen as her father.
1 point: 11.2%
2 o'clock...
6 o'clock: 21.12%
Final result: Han's first round score was 6, allowing him to leave the starting position and be eligible for another round of throwing.
"good!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu cheered loudly with a broad smile. Empress Wei Zifu was both surprised and delighted, for Her Majesty had indeed guessed correctly.
A cheer erupted from the burly men. At the same time, on the chessboard, within the burly men's red square, Gao Jianli, using his age as leverage, overpowered the other three: "I'm the oldest, I'll go first!"
After saying that, he darted away from the starting line, so fast that the other three didn't have time to react.
Li Chengqian, sitting in the next cubicle, seemed to be deep in thought: "It's like being the first to go out is some kind of bad thing..."
"Your Highness!"
Fang Xuanling, who knew him well, could see his eagerness at a glance and couldn't help but try to dissuade him.
Before Du Ruhui could join in, Li Chengqian interrupted them, saying, "Whether we leave early or late, we have to go out. It concerns the survival of the nation. I don't think future generations can follow in the footsteps of their predecessors. Besides..."
Li Chengqian gently patted Li Lizhi's head beside him, "Even from the perspective of respecting the elderly and caring for the young, I should be the one to go out first among the four of us."
Upon hearing this, all three fell silent. Li Lizhi gripped her brother's hand tightly, revealing a hint of nervousness. Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui exchanged a glance, then swept their gaze over the members of the other three groups. They had to admit that, in terms of age alone, the four from the Tang Dynasty were at the least advantageous.
Regardless of their mixed feelings at that moment, the big man threw again and got a 2.
Thus, Gao Jianli, as the second to step out of the starting point but the first to officially walk the grid path, garnered everyone's attention.
Gao Jianli cautiously took a step and walked to the second red square.
[You can skip to the same colored square!]
The notification sounded, and Gao Jianli looked up. The next red square was the sixth square, which meant he could move forward 4 squares.
This was clearly a good start, regardless of the expressions of the other three parties. Whether it was Huo Qubing and Wei Qing in the starting squares, or the Han subjects watching from below the chessboard, they couldn't help but smile.
Gao Jianli remained composed, walking slowly forward, the third square, the fourth square, the fifth square...
[Ding dong! Han Gao Jianli, you have triggered an Easter egg quiz. Answer correctly to receive a reward!]
The moment he heard the voice, Gao Jianli's sword was already held horizontally in front of him, his nerves taut. He only breathed a slight sigh of relief when he realized it was a question and answer session. But he wasn't completely relaxed until he saw the question that popped up in front of him, at which point he couldn't help but show his astonishment.
One day, a man named Dong submitted a memorial to Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, stating that all people should carefully avoid using words related to the monarch to show respect for imperial authority. Liu Che waved his hand and said there was no need for such strictness; otherwise, wouldn't everyone be unable to eat pork?
Q: Why did Liu Che say that?
"..." The good news was that Gao Jianli recognized every single word; the bad news was that he didn't seem to recognize them all together.
The worse news was that, although the problem was forbidden to be mentioned by others, it was broadcast globally. In other words, everyone in the Qin, Han, Tang, and Qing dynasties heard it, including Emperor Wu of Han himself.
"Did I say that?" Liu Che was incredulous, and a bad feeling arose in his heart.
"This Mr. Dong...could it be me?"
Dong Zhongshu pointed at himself with a trembling finger, and Gongsun Hong patted him on the shoulder reassuringly: "Don't worry, it must be you who's so inhumane... I mean, anyway, no one was named, so don't take it to heart."
Dong Zhongshu rolled his eyes speechlessly: "Thank you."
Seeing that he had become lively again, Gongsun Hong waved his hand with satisfaction: "It's nothing, no need to thank me."
Dong Zhongshu: "..."
[Countdown to answer: 10, 9, 8...]
Gao Jianli took a deep breath, turned to look at Liu Ju in the starting grid, and saw him touching his nose as if he were feeling guilty. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he replied, "Because His Majesty's nickname is Zhi'er!"
[Correct answer!]
Virtual colorful flowers exploded before Gao Jianli's eyes. Immediately afterwards, three red gift boxes appeared in front of him for him to choose from.
Gao Jianli didn't hesitate much and clicked on the middle box. The gift box exploded, and a new notification sound rang out.
Congratulations on getting this opportunity to step out of your comfort zone!
Thus, Gao Jianli steadily walked to the sixth square, while after several discussions, Liu Ju was the second to step out of the starting line.
From the current perspective, the Han Dynasty can be said to have made a very good start.
So everyone in the Han Dynasty was quite happy, except for Liu Che himself, who was probably the only one who was a little unhappy.
That's good, he's a living person, and everyone knows his nickname is Zhi'er!
On the other hand, Li Shimin thought that the Tang Dynasty could not possibly be inferior to the Han Dynasty, so he excitedly threw out the dice.
Tang's first-round score is 4, which allows him to start.
"Alright then," Li Shimin said with barely any satisfaction; at least they could leave. Although they couldn't catch up with the Han Dynasty for the time being, they were on the same starting point as the Qin Dynasty!
Looking at Chengqian, who was the first to move onto the chessboard, Li Shimin frowned slightly, but quickly understood his meaning. "My son is righteous."
Li Tai, standing to the side, nodded in agreement: "Thank you for your hard work, Big Brother!"
Li Jiancheng's lips twitched. This was only the beginning!
When it was the Qing Dynasty's turn, Emperor Kangxi was full of confidence: if everyone else could go out, they certainly could too!
Then... [The initial score is 1, the score is invalid, and the player cannot leave the starting point.]
"..." Kangxi looked around at everyone, so it wasn't that he was unlucky at all! It was that everyone was unlucky!
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