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"Greetings to Princess Liqing! Your Highness, please take a seat!"

After all, he was a master-level figure. When Lan Haiyue saw Princess Liqing, he only bowed slightly, and his expression was not as frightened as others when they saw Princess Liqing.

It can be seen that Lan Haiyue does not seem to have much interest in this chess game.

Because his eyelids were closed from beginning to end, and there was no fighting spirit or light in his eyes.

"As a master, I shouldn't get involved in this mundane gambling fight!"

With a sigh, Princess Liqing looked at Lan Haiyue who looked serious, and without hiding anything, she stated her opinion directly. Lan Haiyue, who was looking at her across the table, shuddered slightly, with a trace of humiliation on his face.

It was obvious that Princess Liqing's words touched his heart.

Just as Princess Liqing said, as a chess master, Lan Haiyue should not be involved in this secular gambling fight.

Lan Haiyue's expression must have been due to some kind of threat from Ge Zhan.

"The situation forces me to be bold! Your Highness, please!"

"Master, please!"

Now that she had received a vague answer from Lan Haiyue, Princess Liqing said no more words. Instead, she showed some humility and sat down with Master Lan Haiyue, who had a heavy expression on his face.

The chess pieces had already been laid out on the table in front of the two men, and the game could begin as soon as the two decided who would go first.

Next to the two of them, there is a huge chessboard, which should be for everyone in the audience to watch. Every move made by the two will be performed on the chessboard by a dedicated person.

From Ye Chun's perspective, this so-called war chess was somewhat similar to the ancient chess in his own world.

The chessboard is also made up of grids, with a long blank area in the middle symbolizing a river.

However, the chess pieces on this chessboard are completely different from those in chess.

They are composed of human-shaped chess pieces of various images, including ships, infantry, knights, archers, wizards, guards, generals, and other characters.

Both parties are free to choose the number of these roles, but it must comply with the total amount specified by the game.

In other words, the total amount of each side in the chess game is 100, so no matter how you deploy these characters, the final total amount can only be 100.

However, powerful characters like knights, wizards, and guards have a relatively large base number and cannot be selected too much, otherwise, there will be a serious shortage of troops for frontal combat.

In addition, the general, the most powerful character, is unique and cannot be selected multiple times.

In this way, the conditions for winning or losing the game are no longer single, but become two...

One is to kill the enemy head-on and annihilate them all!

The second is to use a sneak attack to kill the opponent's only character, the general!

The most interesting thing for Ye Chun is...

The chessboard of war chess is attached with hidden witchcraft. The deployment of troops between the two sides is only known by the player himself and the audience outside the field, while the opposing player is unaware of it.

Only when the chess pieces of both sides are close to a certain distance will they appear to each other, which is a bit like the "smoke of deceit" in Dota.

"Who invented this chess game? It's quite interesting!"

Squinting his eyes and staring at the huge chessboard in the middle of the field, Ye Chun couldn't help but feel a little admiration besides being surprised.

Because this kind of war chess has completely deviated from the scope of the game and is more like a small war.

"After we get back, let's have someone make a few chessboards and promote them among the middle and high-level officers of the entire independent regiment."

“You think this chessboard is so easy to make!”

Hearing Ye Chun say this, Guan Guan, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but roll his eyes at him.

"This is a game between nobles, don't you understand? The chessboard needs a wizard to cast hidden magic. The stronger the player, the higher the level of the wizard who casts magic on the chessboard. Wizards are so expensive! How can you invite one just by saying you can?"

"What? There is such a thing!"

Upon hearing Guan Guan's explanation, Ye Chun was absolutely stunned.

"What should I do? I really want a few pairs of this!"

"You usually seem so smart, how come you are so stupid now?"

Giving Ye Chun a grin, Guan Guan stretched out her snow-white little hand and pointed at her nose, saying proudly: "Just come to me! My father has quite a few of those things, and they are all good quality. I'll secretly give you a few pieces, and he won't be able to find out!"

“…”

Ye Chun was speechless.

It turns out that what Guan Guan meant by looking for her was sacrificing his father's interests.

It's rare that she can speak so confidently!

"With a daughter like you, there's no need to worry about not ruining the family!"

Sighing, Ye Chun was mourning for the great leader.

Well...

As the saying goes, a daughter who is married off is like water spilled.

Now that my daughter has a man she loves, as a father, I can only stand aside.

This is simply the supreme truth of the universe!

"What did you say?"

Guan Guan didn't quite hear Ye Chun's sigh.

"Ah! It's nothing... I'm saying that with a girlfriend like you, I'll definitely be rich!"

When it comes to deception, Captain Ye Chun is still at the top of the class.

"This is nothing, just a few small chess pieces. When you marry me in the future, you can become the great lord without any problem!"

“…”

Ye Chun was speechless again.

It was obvious that this time, Princess Guanguan had betrayed her father even more thoroughly.

Fortunately, the gaze from Princess Liqing interrupted Ye Chun's wild thoughts in time, letting him know that the plan had to begin.

"It's my turn to go on stage!"

After straightening his robe, Ye Chun whispered something and was about to stand up and carry out his plan.

However, before he could open his mouth, Lenk, who had been standing behind him, yelled out what he was about to say, and the sound of thunder resounded throughout the entire venue.

"Master Lan Haiyue, don't you feel ashamed to play chess with Her Highness the Princess?"

Damn it, Lenk!

How dare you steal the show!

Ye Chun had been preparing his emotions for quite some time, just waiting for this moment to come...

But in the end, Lenk got there first, which really made him feel depressed.

Obviously, the previous plan was heard by Lenk, and he also felt that things like this should be handled by a younger brother like him.

However, to some extent, it is more appropriate for Lunk to play this role.

Therefore, when Lenk took it upon himself to shout out these explosive words, Ye Chun did not stop him. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and observed in a surprisingly quiet manner.

"What did you say?"

Lan Haiyue's whole body trembled. He did not expect that someone would be so bold as to humiliate him in front of all the high-ranking nobles and the head of state present.

However, this humiliation was an indefensible fact for him.

"I say, Master Lan Haiyue, don't you feel ashamed to play chess with Her Highness the Princess?"

Lenk is really a straightforward person!

You shouted so loudly, how could Lan Haiyue not hear you clearly?

When people say this, they are mostly expressing anger and shock.

You are so honest that you actually repeated what the other party said according to his request.

And he shouted with full energy and even louder.

Aren't you clearly trying to embarrass others?

However, it seems that this effect is better.

At least, Ye Chun could be sure that Master Lan Haiyue had entered a "state" where he was about to explode with anger.

How could a great war chess master remain calm when being humiliated by such a reckless man?

“Bold!!!”

In the southern stand, several high-ranking generals from the Song War camp stood up collectively with a "thump" and shouted at Lunk.

In their eyes, Lunk was just a follower standing behind Ye Chun who didn't even have a seat. How could he have the qualifications to make such arrogant remarks?

However, Lunk ignored them completely and still kept his eyes on the war chess master Lan Haiyue, talking freely.

"Everyone knows that you, Lan Haiyue, are the best chess master in the empire, and no one can defeat you. Although Her Highness the Princess is very skilled in chess, compared to you, it is like the difference between a lake and an ocean. Even if you give her three pieces and the first move, she may not be able to beat you. If you play against Her Highness the Princess, isn't that bullying the weak and embarrassing yourself?"

Lenk's words were like a heavy hammer that hit Lan Haiyue's heart hard and made him feel ashamed.

indeed!

Although Lan Haiyue didn't want to admit it, what Lenk just said was the fact.

When Lan Haiyue played chess with Princess Liqing, it was indeed unfair that the strong was bullying the weak.

However, this was not his intention.

He also had a secret that he couldn't tell, and he had no choice.

"Okay! In this case, I will let the princess's three sons take the initiative..."

Holding back a mouthful of blood, chess master Lan Haiyue frowned and clenched his fist, wanting to make such a promise directly.

However, his action would "sacrifice" Ge Zhan's interests, so how could Ge Zhan allow it?

“Wait!”

With a cold shout, Ge Zhan stood up in anger.

Since the other party doesn't care that the leader is here, if Ge Zhan doesn't jump out and say a few words now, it would be too much to be underestimated.

"I set the rules of this gambling game, how can I change them just like that? If the one with better chess skills has to give up pieces, then why did I invite a master? Just find someone who is a little bit better and let the princess give up ten or eight pieces. Wouldn't that win?"

I have to admit that what Ge Zhan said does make some sense.

The nobles present couldn't help but nod their heads secretly after hearing this.

But for a master like Lan Haiyue, Ge Zhan's words were tantamount to a greater humiliation.

"Commander-in-chief, please respect my choice!"

It’s not that Lan Haiyue is conceited, he just can’t give up this face.

Otherwise, after today, he, Lan Haiyue, will become a laughing stock and will forever be branded as a shameless person who bullies the weak.

"Respect your choice? Then who will respect me? I said that the rules of this gambling game are set by me, so everyone must abide by them. If you continue to be so unreasonable, I have the right to judge that the other party has given up!"

With cold eyes, Ge Zhan's first words were addressed to Lan Haiyue, but the last sentence was addressed to Princess Liqing.

He had already lost one round, and he couldn't afford to lose this round again no matter what.

Even if he had to use some extraordinary means, he couldn't care less.

"If this is the final decision of the commander-in-chief, I would rather die than participate in the competition!"

"you……"

Ge Zhan didn't expect Lan Haiyue to be so stubborn. For his reputation, he would even give up his grandson's life.

What an old fellow who is only seeking fame and reputation.

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"Commander Ge Zhan, I think Master Lan Haiyue is much more generous than you. He is a chess master of his generation and is not afraid of losing. What are you afraid of? Since you are not willing to give up like this, how about I bet with you? If you win, we will automatically admit defeat. If you lose, let Master Cheng give up. You will not suffer any loss on either side. How about that?"

Lunk!

When did you become so talented in acting?

Could it be that you have been with me for so long that I have influenced you imperceptibly?

In short, Lenk made a brilliant statement.

If Ge Zhan disagreed with this outside bet, it would make him, the commander-in-chief of the Central Army, look cowardly.

Sure enough, after listening to what Lenk said, Ge Zhan turned his gaze to Princess Liqing in the field.

"Your Highness, I want to know if what he just said can represent you?"

"sure!"

With a slight smile, Princess Liqing appeared very calm.

However, she was actually feeling very anxious and worried in her heart.

Because in the script that she and Ye Chun had discussed before, there was no role for this guy Lunk at all.

But under the current circumstances, she had no choice but to agree.

"What do you want to bet on?"

With a cold snort, although Ge Zhan really wanted to cut Lenk into pieces, he had no choice but to follow the script and show his magnanimity.

“…”

To everyone's surprise, at the critical moment, Lenk got stuck.

He heard almost everything that Ye Chun discussed with Princess Liqing, but he did not hear the last key point about what to bet on.

Because Ye Chun had always kept it in his mind and never said it out loud.

As a result, Ge Zhan's question stumped him.

With his straightforward mind, how could he answer without an answer?

However, although Lunk has always been a straightforward and ruthless character, he still has some quick wit when it comes to gambling.

He looked around in panic, and finally raised his fists and said in a muffled voice: "Let's bet on how many fingers I have!"

“Wow…”

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar.

No one expected that Lenk would raise such a simple bet.

If it was some other gambling topic that he was not sure about, Ge Zhan could still have an excuse to refuse.

But if Ge Zhan still refused such a simple bet, it would be a bit too unreasonable.

Because it’s almost free!

When this guy Lenk was waving his hands and feet just now, anyone with a little bit of strength would have seen how many fingers he had.

There are five fingers on the right hand, four on the left hand, and the only finger missing is the little finger.

It's obvious that this guy came up with this ridiculous gambling question on the spur of the moment.

Otherwise, he would have put his hands behind his back and hidden them in advance.

In that case, it’s really hard to guess.

After all, there is one missing!

Now...

Of course, how you bet is how you lose!

"Since you want to gamble, I'll do as you wish!"

With a sinister smile, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Ge Zhan's eyes.

From Princess Liqing's genuinely shocked expression, Ge Zhan had already gotten the answer he wanted.

It seems that even Princess Liqing did not expect such an outcome.

"This guy, isn't he sent by the God of Destiny to help me?"

At this moment, such thoughts had already begun to run through Ge Zhan's mind.

It's really too unfair that he didn't even memorize his lines and yet he made a fool of himself.

However, for Ge Zhan, this was the best thing possible.

"I guess you have nine fingers! Five on your right hand, four on your left! The only thing missing is your little finger!"

As for the answer, Ge Zhan was very decisive and even pointed out which one was missing.

“…”

Lenk was silent.

He never expected that the other party would actually guess it.

But how did the other party guess it?

Lunk was a little dizzy and still didn't understand.

"Well, am I right?"

Looking at the wonderful expression on Lunk's face, Ge Zhan couldn't help but sneer.

This fool is so stupid yet cute.

"One, two, three, four, five..."

Slowly raising the fingers hidden in his fist one by one, Lunk counted until the last ring finger on his left hand...

Then……

there is none left!

Nine!

Just like what Ge Zhan guessed!

Only nine!

"Haha... I guessed right. I won this bet!"

He burst into laughter, Ge Zhan was really proud now!

The previous loss in the horse race was too humiliating, but in this one, he believed that Princess Liqing felt the same way.

The loss was inexplicable, so pathetic!

"You guessed wrong!"

After raising his ninth finger, Lenk said this.

"What???"

Ge Zhan heard it clearly, but he still thought that Lunk was ignorant and crazy.

"You guessed wrong!"

Lenk repeated it again, and spoke it with extreme seriousness.

His words made everyone present burst into laughter.

They now think of Lenk as a fool.

However……

Well, but again...

Lunk's next move caused everyone's laughter to choke in their throats.

Because he actually bit the ring finger of his left hand, then twisted the finger left and right between his clenched teeth, bit off the ring finger, and swallowed the whole thing into his stomach.

"You guessed wrong, I actually have eight fingers!"

With a mouth full of blood, Lunk laughed surprisingly.

And the left hand that he raised high, with two fingers missing, was so eye-catching that one would feel creepy at a glance.

No one expected that he would use such an extreme and brutal way to win the game.

One finger, just to exchange for three handicaps and an advantage.

This price is really too high.

"Mad man! This guy is simply a mad man!"

“Maybe, we have always underestimated someone!”

"Who is it?"

"That 'Crazy Ye' who is sitting next to Her Royal Highness the Princess now!"

"Why? He is just a small flag bearer!"

"Flag bearer? A flag bearer can raise such a strong subordinate? His ability and future must be far beyond our imagination!"

"The song battle is lost!"

“In fact, we all lost!”

“…”

For the first time, such a voice was heard from the Western audience!!!