Chapter 16 dead move

There are only two mud eggs left. Hu Tiancheng narrowed his eyes and kept looking at the two mud eggs.One mud egg is square, and the other is round. These are the last remaining opposing sides on the chessboard... This is a kind of board game in plain countryside, called "Zafang".In the past, this game was usually played by farmers in the fields.During the break, the two of them casually drew some crooked grids on the ground, and then found some small earthen eggs and tree sticks (if one side uses earthen eggs, then the other is tree sticks) ), just squatted on the ground, and the confrontation began.The gameplay is very simple. Hu Tiancheng has always liked "Za Fang" very much. He was a master of "Za Fang" when he was young.It can be said that in Hujiapu, no one has ever surpassed him.Later, he didn't play against people very often, but he still liked "Zafang".So I asked someone to make a simple wooden chessboard, found good local clay to dry two kinds of mud eggs, and occasionally played with people.Sometimes I just play by myself and fight with myself.Therefore, in Hujiapu, there is also a kind of chess invented by Hu Tiancheng, called "mud egg chess".

County magistrate Hu Guoqing stood aside.He had come in a long time ago, but he never dared to disturb Huber, and just stood there quietly, watching him "Zha Fang" by himself.Watching, watching, when there were only two mud eggs left on the chessboard, Hu Guoqing finally said, "Hubo, why are you still putting mud eggs?" Without raising his head, Hu Tiancheng said, "I'm just playing with clay eggs, what else can I do if I don't play with clay eggs?" Hu Guoqing hurriedly said: "Uncle Hu, I got you a good one, jade." Hu Tiancheng stared at the chessboard, shook his head silently and said: "We are a native, and we have played clay eggs all our lives. Others, we can't play."

Hu Guoqing said: "It seems that this game is a draw." Hu Tiancheng still didn't look up, he just murmured: "Are you reconciled?" Hu Guoqing said softly: "Only two eggs..." His meaning was very clear, there were only two eggs left on the chessboard, and each side had one piece left, so there was no way to move this game, only "draw". Hu Tiancheng frowned, and said slowly: "It's fine if you make it up, but I'm afraid you won't be able to make it up." Hu Guoqing looked at the chessboard again and said, "I think it's a draw."

Hu Tiancheng raised his head and gave him a sideways glance: "Try walking around, and I'll see how you make it up?" Hu Guoqing has something on his mind, it can be said that he is anxious!But in front of the old man, he couldn't show it.So, he casually picked up the black mud egg and took a step. When Hu Guoqing took a step, Hu Tiancheng didn't leave immediately, he just stared at the chessboard for a while, and then he followed suit.He didn't go in, but backed away. After walking a few steps, the two men kept advancing and retreating.Hu Guoqing's heart is not on the game, he feels that it is really boring to go on, the game is obviously a draw.He had something on his mind, so he called out, "Hubo."

Hu Tiancheng was so focused on chess that he didn't even seem to hear his cries... Just so fast and then slow, the two walked a few more steps. Only then did Hu Guoqing realize that he had reached a dead end , he was squeezed into a dead corner, he could only retreat but not advance, seeing that he had no choice but to leave. Hu Guoqing slapped his head, smiled, wryly. Hu Tiancheng said in a deep voice: "When you become the county magistrate, don't speak so decisively." Hu Guoqing sighed: "Ginger is still old and spicy." Only then did Hu Tiancheng straighten up, and said with a faint smile, "Don't be ashamed of me. Call again and again, and talk if you have something to say."

In front of Hu Bo, Hu Guoqing never dared to hide anything.He was trained by Hu Bo, and he knew that one cannot tell half a lie in front of the old man.If one day he knows that you have lied to him, you will never get his forgiveness!What's more, the matter has reached this point, it is useless to hide it.So, he gritted his teeth, and simply poured beans into a bamboo tube, and told Huber everything about his current situation, including the secret that he had a lover... He said in his heart, if Huber wants to Scold, let him scold. When Hu Guoqing was speaking, Hu Tiancheng patted his forehead lightly with one hand, his eyes were closed, as if he was closing his eyes to rest his mind.He neither interrupted nor asked questions, but just listened silently.Until Hu Guoqing finished speaking, he still leaned on the sofa without saying a word, with his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.

Silence, long silence... Hu Guoqing's heart is burning like a fire, and he is in a hurry!But he stood there like a primary school student, he didn't dare to breathe, he just waited quietly. After a while, Hu Tiancheng sat up and said, "Give me a cigarette." At this time, Hu Guoqing hurriedly took out a box of "Hongtashan" from his pocket, tore it open hastily, handed one to Hu Bo, and then lit the fire again. Huber took a few puffs of cigarettes and said lightly, "It's nothing serious." Hu Guoqing said in his heart, old man, this matter is bigger than the sky!If you, Uncle Hu, don't help, I, the county magistrate, will be finished.

Unexpectedly, Hu Bo only said three sentences in the end.The words were so intermittent that it was almost confusing. Huber said: "I also had a time when I was young..." Hu Bo said: "...Some things depend on whether they are worth it or not." Finally, Hu Bo said: "Go back and work hard." Hu Guoqing carefully pondered Hu Bo's meaning in his heart.Huber didn't scold him, which was unprecedented.In his most difficult time, Huber extended a helping hand.He understood that the most critical and most important thing was the third sentence Hu Bo said.To him, these words are priceless!If Huber can say this, if he can say such a thing, it means that he is saved.Then, as long as Hu Bo comes forward... Thinking of this, Hu Guoqing's heart became hot, and tears welled up in his eyes.With tears in his eyes, he said, "Uncle Hu, it's me who didn't live up to my expectations and made your old man worry."

Huber stood up, patted him on the shoulder affectionately, and said comfortingly, "Don't be afraid of problems, people are alive to solve problems." At this moment, Yang Genbao hurried in.When he entered the door, he took a look at Hu Tiancheng first, and Hu Tiancheng said, "Let's talk." Yang Genbao said in a low voice, "The county secretary Wang is here and wants to see you." Hu Guoqing felt a "boom" in his heart, but he gritted his teeth and said nothing. Hu Tiancheng was taken aback, and said, "It's so late, what is he doing here?"

Yang Genbao said: "Secretary Wang said that he has long wanted to visit the old man, but he has not been able to find time... Uncle Hu, can you see me?" Hu Tiancheng pondered for a moment, and said: "Everyone is here, let's meet." Gen Bao asked again: "It's arranged in the third VIP room. Do you see it?" Hu Tiancheng nodded silently.Then, he said to Hu Guoqing: "Wait for me." Then he walked out quickly. Today's Hujiabao can be said to be different from what it used to be.It has reception rooms of various levels and styles.As a result, people who have been to Hujiabao many times have never been able to figure out how many places Hujiabao has to receive guests.At this moment, Wang Huaxin, secretary of the county party committee, was sitting in one of the VIP reception rooms.

This is a very luxurious living room.The living room has a large space, and the floor is covered with a scarlet carpet; against the wall, there is a large leather sofa in a circle. It is white and looks simple and elegant; in front of the sofa are four long red sandalwood tea tables, on which there are plates of fruit and exquisite tea sets, and a few pots of bluegrass are placed beside the tea table. The specifications are still quite high.What is even more not to be underestimated is that on the main wall of this living room, there is still a row of large-scale photos. In those frames with glass, there are pictures of central and provincial leaders in different periods. Taking photos with Hu Tiancheng again and again when I came to inspect... just the photos of those people are enough to make the visitors feel extremely respectful! County Party Secretary Wang Huaxin sat firmly on the sofa.Of course he knew the weight of this old man, otherwise, he would not have come here.For him, this visit, although it was a courtesy, also contained a sense of competition.He knew that the old man had been working for too long, and he had a deep background from top to bottom. He knew better about the relationship between the old man and the county magistrate, Hu Guoqing.But the old man is old after all, and when he gets old, many things will be worse than before.The reason why he came was mainly from strategic considerations.Of course, Secretary Li of the municipal party committee also meant here.When he entered the door, he naturally saw the photos hanging on the wall. Those photos made him stare at them for a full three minutes, and then he smiled.It was the photos hanging on the wall that made him feel that the old man was indeed old, so old that he could only put on a "posture".So, when he sat down, there was an imperceptible scorn on the corner of his mouth.He said in his heart that it was a bluff. At this time, Hu Tiancheng came in from the outside. As soon as he entered the door, he smiled and said, "Secretary Wang is here? A rare visitor, a rare visitor." Then, he took the initiative to shake hands with Wang Huaxin. Wang Huaxin, secretary of the county party committee, also hurriedly stood up, shook hands and said, "I'll come to see the old man. I should have come a long time ago! I'm sorry, I'm sorry..." He laughed loudly. Hu Tiancheng gave up his seat and said, "I dare not say that. You are the magistrate of the county. You are busy. I know you are very busy." Then, he looked at the coffee table and said, "What about the cigarettes? Why don't you give it to Secretary Wang? cigarette?" Before he could say a word, he saw Gen Bao had placed the cigarettes on the coffee table in front of Wang Huaxin.But Hu Tiancheng criticized: "Genbao, how many times does the magistrate come here, don't be so stingy." Wang Huaxin laughed again and said, "Of course I want to smoke the old man's cigarettes. With you, I'm not afraid that someone will say that I'm corrupt..." Hu Tiancheng also laughed. Wang Huaxin said: "Senior, are you still in good health?" Hu Tiancheng waved his hand: "I'm getting old." Wang Huaxin said: "They say you have good eyes!" Hu Tiancheng said: "It's all nonsense, it's also buying a cat in a cloth bag." After exchanging pleasantries, Wang Huaxin hesitated for a moment and said, "Old man, I am here this time to visit you first. Second, I have something to do and I want to report to you, old man." Hu Tiancheng said: "Where is this going? You are the superior... If you have any orders, just say it." Wang Huaxin sat up straight, smiled and said, "Old man, I am sincere..." Then, he changed the subject and said lightly, "Recently, have you heard? Something happened on National Day .” Hu Tiancheng asked in surprise: "Oh, what happened to this child?" Wang Huaxin pushed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and said, "It's not a big deal if you want to say it. But, his wife came forward and sued him... Her accusation made things up and down... It's not very nice. County There is going to be a reelection soon. I'm afraid... what do you think, old man?" After hearing this, Hu Tiancheng patted the sofa vigorously and said, "What's wrong with this National Day? It's outrageous, it's outrageous!" As he was talking, Wang Huaxin's tone changed, and he said, "Old Huwa, don't be angry. Although the National Day is younger, I work with me after all. These things can be big or small. What do I mean? , Let him move, change the place, and he can work better." Hu Tiancheng naturally heard the change in title, but he still couldn't see anything on his face.He just said indifferently: "Secretary Wang, you are the top leader in the county, so you can't accommodate him. The cadres who leave Hujiapu must be treated strictly, and you can deal with them as you want!" Wang Huaxin waved his hand and said, "Old Huwa, I know you have strict requirements, and you hate iron but not steel. On National Day, people are very smart. Work is also courageous. Besides, it's not a big deal. Big deal... This morning, Secretary Li of the city hung up on me, which meant that he wanted him to move." Hu Tiancheng's tone became more serious, and he said, "I think it's better not to accommodate him." But Wang Huaxin said: "Move, move. What do you think?" Hu Tiancheng leaned back and said, "This is an organizational matter. I'm just a fool, so I can't say anything more." After hearing this, Wang Huaxin pondered for a while, and further hinted: "Old Huwa, let me break some discipline. The Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee...has already held a meeting on this matter." When he said this, Hu Tiancheng suddenly laughed.He smiled and said, "Secretary Wang, I thank you. This child is not up to his expectations, and there is nothing anyone can do about it. The ancients said that when it rains, mother wants to marry, let him go." Wang Huaxin stood up and said, "Senior, don't misunderstand my heart!" Hu Tiancheng also stood up and said, "I got it. I got it." When the two shook hands for the second time, it felt very different.Wang Huaxin's hands were soft, floating, and a little wet; Hu Tiancheng's hands were hard, dry, and a little stiff. They just touched each other, and then separated quickly. After seeing off Wang Huaxin, when Hu Tiancheng returned to the hut, his face turned black into a ball of purple iron!He stood there, thinking for a long time, without saying a word. Hu Guoqing understood everything.It seemed that Wang Huaxin also blocked his last way.He said, "Hooper, I'm late." Hu Tiancheng still didn't speak. Hu Guoqing said silently: "Uncle Hu, don't be angry either. Since the municipal committee has already been decided, I'll just let fate." After a while, Hu Guoqing murmured again: "I came too late. It seems that it is a dead game." Unexpectedly, Hu Tiancheng spoke suddenly.He smiled slightly and said, "Dead chess can go away alive."