In order to show off his cleverness more quickly and easily, Wang Mang specially found a few pieces of slips, and then cut them into small square chess pieces of similar sizes with a sharp knife.

Then, in two different colors of ink, write the main characters of chess such as rook, horse, prime minister, soldier, general, cannon, and soldier on these chess pieces.

Afterwards, a piece of white silk cloth was used as a board, and the Chu-Han chess board was drawn on it, and the four words "Chu River and Han Boundary" were written in the middle.

Looking at such a simple chess and chess board, both Liu Xin and Yang Xiong showed curiosity and contemplation.

At this time, Wang Mang also explained the rules of chess to Liu Xin and Yang Xiong.

After listening to Wang Mang's story, the two felt itchy and wanted to play a game of chess.

Wang Mang smiled proudly and said: "Since the two brothers now understand how to play this chess, I will hold the red piece first and demonstrate it to the two brothers. Which of the two brothers will play chess with me first?"

After Yang Xiong and Liu Xin heard Wang Mang's words, they both said: "I'm coming!"

After hearing each other's voice, both of them smiled.

At this time, Wang Mang said again, "In that case, it is better to have the two brothers play chess directly, and I will watch from the sidelines. As long as the two brothers' chess does not break the rules, I will not say a word."

Yang Xiong and Liu Xin both looked expectant and said directly: "Okay!"

Then the two of them sat on the left and right sides, while Wang Mang watched the chess game.

Under Wang Mang's guidance, Yang Xiong and Liu Xin first placed the chess pieces in position, and then Yang Xiong, who was holding the red piece, raised his hand and fired two and five, which was a common starting move in chess in later generations - a headshot! <

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When Liu Xin saw Yang Xiong's aggressive attack, he looked at the chess game carefully for a while, thought about it, and then stepped out of the knight eight into seven as a defensive move.

Seeing these two self-taught chess players, Wang Mang was secretly surprised. He really didn't expect that these two people were so talented and could play such tricks as soon as they started playing. This was comparable to Wang Mang teaching Ma Zhong how to play chess yesterday.

Too strong.

Then Wang Mang watched the game quietly, and then Yang Xiong and Liu Xin played back and forth. Generally speaking, Yang Xiong is an offensive player, and Liu Xin is a conservative player.

However, since this was their first time playing chess and their intelligence was similar, even though they made mistakes when playing the game, it was still extremely exciting.

There were several times when Wang Mang, who was watching chess from the sidelines, couldn't help but want to make moves, but in the end he held back.

After all, the current Wang Mang's personality is different from the personality before the time travel. The current Wang Mang is still very patient, and he can still stick to the bottom line of watching the chess without saying anything, and does not give any advice on the two people's chess game.

Yang Xiong and Liu Xin fought back and forth on the chessboard like this. In the end, Yang Xiong seized the opportunity to draw the bottom with his rook and cooperated with the corner knight to complete a decisive victory!

When Wang Mang saw such a wonderful chess match, he couldn't help but shout "cai" when Yang Xiong won.

Yang Xiong laughed proudly, while Liu Xin watched the chess game thoughtfully, obviously refusing to admit defeat!

Then the two played another game, and Yang Xiong won this game.

Now Yang Xiong is even more proud.

Yang Xiong said to Liu Xin: "My chariots and horses are invincible, just like Huaiyin soldiers attacking Gaixia with unexpected attacks! No matter how strong your veteran's defense is, he will inevitably end up with his head missing!"

Liu Xin snorted, "I can only give you two or three sons!"

Although he lost, Liu Xin still refused to accept it. After all, he almost forced Yang Xiong's son to a dead end a few times.

Therefore, Liu Xin is really dissatisfied!

Then the two of them were about to start the third game of chess. Wang Mang smiled and said at this moment: "The two brothers are indeed geniuses. They have understood how to play this chess in a blink of an eye. I think brother Ziyun is good at attacking chess.

Brother Jun is very conservative in his chess style. If the two brothers can learn from each other, this game will be even more exciting and indistinguishable!"

Wang Mang was obviously just watching the fun and not taking it too seriously, just to stimulate Yang Xiong and Liu Xin so that they could compete tit-for-tat again.

In this game, after listening to Wang Mang's advice, the two of them took every step carefully before taking steps. Although they walked very slowly, they were extremely cautious in every step, which made this game exactly as Wang Mang said.

So confusing.

While the three of them were playing chess seriously and watching the chess, a man from outside Tianlu Pavilion came to Tianlu Pavilion uninvited and asked to see Wang Mang, Liu Xin, and Yang Xiong.

This person's name is Ban Zhi, who is also a Huangmenlang, but he also has another important identity. His sister is the emperor's favorite concubine Ban Jieyu!

Therefore, Ban Zhi can be considered a relative of the emperor.

Liu Xin, Yang Xiong and Wang Mang who were watching the chess game at the chessboard heard someone report that Ban Zhi was asking for a meeting. The three of them didn't think anything of it and directly called Ban Zhi over.

Ban Zhi was not very old and looked slightly younger than Wang Mang. After entering the room where Wang Mang, Liu Xin and Yang Xiong were, he bowed to Wang Mang and saluted: "Zhi pays homage to the general outline, and pays homage to editor-in-chief Liu."

, edited by Yang."

Wang Mang said warmly: "Please get up."

At this time, Yang Xiong and Liu Xin stopped playing chess and turned their attention to Ban Zhi.

Ban Zhi stood up and said to Wang Mang: "General Outline, I have a request, I hope General Outline can fulfill it. I have loved literature since I was a child, and I heard that Your Majesty has an edict to compile a grand canon, so I would like to recommend myself as a compiler to provide General Outline."

Driven."

When Wang Mang heard about Ban Zhi's intention, he glanced at Yang Xiong and Liu Xin and saw that they were both expressionless, so he said, "Compiling a grand ceremony is extremely boring. How can you bear this pain?"

Ban Zhi replied: "Zhi loves books as much as his life. The grand ceremony led by the general outline is a masterpiece. Although Zhi is not talented, he hopes to contribute to the ceremony and hopes that the general outline will be completed."

Wang Mang did not expect that this Ban Zhi was still very persistent despite his age. Wang Mang was impressed by this. No wonder he would be able to raise sons like Ban Biao and descendants like Ban Chao, Ban Gu and Ban Zhao in the future.

With such character and courage, how can the family tradition be different?

Therefore, Wang Mang replied: "In that case, I will allow him to enter Tianlu Pavilion to participate in the compilation of the canon, but I have also made it clear before that this code is an important code for the imperial court, and it is to lay the foundation for eternity. If you cannot abide by my

If you cannot bear the pain of compiling a canon, I will immediately kick you out of the compilation of the canon. Once you are kicked out, your life may be ruined, so you must think clearly!"

Ban Zhi looked at Wang Mang with a firm gaze and said: "If you can practice the scriptures, I am willing!"

Wang Mang was also moved by Ban Zhi's sincerity. He was so responsible at such a young age, and he dared to play the trick of self-recommendation, which shows that his temperament is not ordinary.

Such a person may not achieve very high achievements, but he will definitely be a rare person of integrity and integrity!

But now what Wang Mang lacks is such a person who can speak straightforwardly, so Wang Mang can't help but appreciate Ban Zhi a little more.

Wang Mang said to Yang Xiong and Liu Xin: "In this case, let Ban Zhi follow the two elder brothers to revise the code. If they have any questions, the two elder brothers can speak to me directly first, and then I will make the decision!"

Liu Xin and Yang Xiong replied: "Here!"

Ban Zhi also showed excitement and joy, and bowed to Wang Mang, "Thank you, President, for the outline!"

Ban Zhi was so excited. He really didn't expect that he could gain Wang Mang's approval so easily. He was already prepared to be rejected.

In fact, there is another reason why Wang Mang accepted Ban Zhi, which is not common to outsiders. Wang Mang just wanted to invest in the author of "Han Shu" in advance, so that he would not be described as a rebellious minister and traitor by the family in the future!

Wang Mang considers himself to be very upright and has a sense of justice! Since the father of the pen writers has automatically sent it to their door, is there any reason not to accept it?

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