Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 17 Stealing punches?Disdain for it!
Chen Shaoqi led Qin Zhiyong home.The young girl Liu Ruoshi followed beside her, casting glances at Qin Zhiyong from time to time.A stranger came to the village, dressed so strangely, Liu Ruoshi was naturally curious.

Through talking with Chen Shaoqi, Qin Zhiyong knew that he had come to the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty.

Changed room.

For others, it's unacceptable.

But for Qin Zhiyong, it was not too shocking.Because he already had a similar experience and stayed in Daming for more than half a year.

No matter how the surrounding environment changes.Qin Zhiyong felt that as long as he sticks to the "Tao" in his heart, it will be fine.If we change the environment, we will not be able to survive, will we not be able to seek the Tao?

As long as the heart is sincere and the "Tao" is in the heart, it doesn't matter where it is.

Chen Shaoqi pointed to the yard in front and said, "That's my home. Let's go, let's go see my father."

Qin Zhiyong nodded and said, "Qin came to Guicun rashly, so he should meet the village chief first."

into the yard.

Chen Shaoqi shouted: "Father, there are guests at home."

Chen Zhengying came out and asked, "Guest, who is it?"

Chen Zhengying looks in his 40s, plainly dressed, and slightly fat.His Taijiquan has been practiced to the extreme, his whole body is loose and soft, and his strength is transparent.

It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books.

Traveling thousands of miles is worse than reading countless people.

Qin Zhiyong traveled all over the world to study, and he has seen countless people, but he has met many people.

With the improvement of his mood, Qin Zhiyong's vision of seeing people improved.

Chen Zhengying deliberately hides his own cultivation, but he is a generation of internal boxing masters after all, and his temperament must be different from that of ordinary people.

Qin Zhiyong looked at Chen Zhengying, and Chen Zhengying was also observing Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong's attire is really... bold enough.He dared to wear the clothes of the previous dynasty.

You know, now it is the world of the Qing Dynasty.

More importantly, Qin Zhiyong's temperament is too unique.That kind of scholar is upright, with a strong character of going forward rather than bending, straight in the middle and straight in the outside.

Chen Zhengying met many scholars in the Qing Dynasty, but their waists were all bent. When they saw bannermen and Shangguans, they had to call themselves "slaves".

After working as a slave for a long time, not only the knees and waist cannot be straightened, but even the righteousness in the heart has disappeared.

Qin Zhiyong just stood casually, his body was naturally straight, giving people a feeling of being upright.

In the past, Qin Zhiyong was more deliberate in keeping his body upright.But now, he's gotten used to it.

Chen Zhengying sighed in his heart, this is the real scholar.

Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists, and said with a little respect: "Young Qin Zhiyong, I have met senior. The junior traveled to the village and came abruptly. I hope senior will not be offended."

Chen Zhengying said with a smile: "No surprise, no surprise. It has been a long time since outsiders have come to our village. Shaoqi, you take Ruoshi out first. Dad wants to talk to Mr. Qin alone."

Chen Shaoqi was curious, wondering what his father wanted to talk to Qin Zhiyong about?This is Qin Zhiyong's first visit to the village.

What's there to talk about?

But Chen Shaoqi still nodded and said, "Yes, Dad."

Chen Shaoqi left the yard with her cousin Liu Ruoshi.

Chen Zhengying suddenly attacked Qin Zhiyong.

Compared with Qin Zhiyong half a year ago, it can be said that the present is not what it used to be.Not only did his muscles and bones stretch out, but his body became stronger, especially his mental quality, which was much stronger than before.Chen Zhengying tried to make a move, but Qin Zhiyong didn't panic, but calmly dealt with it.

Qin Zhiyong blocked Chen Zhengying's palm with a fist.

Bang.

Chen Zhengying's palm strength seems to be gentle, but in fact it contains strength and strength.

Qin Zhiyong was shocked all over, took more than ten steps back, and stood firm.

To fight against a Tai Chi master like Chen Zhengying, one must at least cultivate one's inner strength in order to gain an advantage.It's a pity that Qin Zhiyong has inner strength, but he has never developed inner strength.

Chen Zhengying stared at Qin Zhiyong, and said solemnly: "Young master Qin, you know martial arts! What is your plan when you come to Chenjiagou? I can tell you the truth, Chen family boxing is not spread outside the box. If you steal boxing, once you are caught, not only He will be kicked out of Chen Family Village, and his cultivation will be abolished."

A few years ago, Chen Zhengying and several villagers went to the county fair. When they came back, they met King Duan hunting.Chen Zhengying competed with King Duan and beat King Duan to internal injuries. In order not to cause more troubles, Chen Zhengying had to be cautious.

After all, Qin Zhiyong's attire was really weird.

Dressed in the previous dynasty, if he appeared in the city, he would definitely be caught by the government.It is easy to go to prison.It is not surprising that he was killed as a remnant of the previous dynasty.

As for stealing punches.

Humph.

There were not one or two people who came to Chenjiagou to secretly learn Neijiaquan.

Qin Zhiyong's face was troubled, his eyes were calm, and he said: "It's so heavy. The senior's boxing skills are superb, which opened the eyes of the younger generation. The younger generation is a scholar. He has traveled around the world to increase his knowledge. Of course, he must learn some self-defense skills. If you have no hands With the strength of a chicken, I'm afraid I won't be able to reach Chenjiagou. It's a pity that the younger generation has limited talent, so far they have only practiced a set of Taizu Changquan proficiently, but that's all."

"As for the elders talking about stealing fists, it is too serious. Qin reads the books of sages and sages, and explores the avenue of knowledge. I have practiced self-denial and self-cultivation, abstaining from stealing and prostitution for many years. Chen family boxing, as a representative of internal family boxing , It is indeed more suitable for health preservation than external boxing. But in terms of lethality, it may not be stronger than external boxing. There are thousands of killing techniques, and killing people with fists and feet is the lowest level method. A set of Chen family boxing, It's not enough to make Qin give up the 'Tao' in his heart."

A man can do something and not do something.

After reading the sage books, Qin Zhiyong has a benchmark in his heart for what he can and cannot do.

Qin Zhiyong disdained stealing punches.

With the "Tao" in mind, there is no loss of virtue.Qin Zhiyong spoke with confidence.Even in front of a master of internal boxing like Chen Zhengying, he dared to speak out.

When is a man most attractive?It is the time to be righteous and confident.

"Junior farewell."

Qin Zhiyong cupped his fists, turned around and left.

Just walked to the gate of the yard.

Chen Zhengying said: "Mr. Qin, wait a minute. This old man misunderstood. Since you have traveled to this place, you will live in the village. If people know that my Chenjiagou can't even accommodate a scholar, wouldn't it make people laugh? But , your outfit, you'd better change it... Otherwise, you'll get into trouble."

Qin Zhiyong said gratefully: "Thank you for reminding me, senior."

Qin Zhiyong was of course full of joy to be able to stay in Chenjiagou.

Qin Zhiyong temporarily stayed at Chen Zhengying's home.

………………

Who is the best actress in Chenjiagou?
Aunt Hong of course.

Chen Shaoqi took the fabric, came to Aunt Hong's house, and said, "Aunt Hong, do you have time recently? I want to ask you to help make two sets of clothes."

Aunt Hong smiled and said, "It's Shaoqi. It's not like you don't know, Aunt Hong and I have never been busy. Are you making clothes for your father?"

Chen Shaoqi shook her head.

Aunt Hong said: "That's right. I heard that a strange person came to the village today and lived in your house. Is it true?"

Chen Shaoqi said: "It's true. His name is Qin Zhiyong, and he is a scholar. I'm here because I want to ask Aunt Hong to make clothes for him."

Aunt Hong was surprised: "Make clothes for him? What kind of clothes does he need?"

Chen Shaoqi took out the blueprint and handed it to Aunt Hong.The drawings were drawn by Qin Zhiyong.

Aunt Hong looked at it and said, "If I'm not mistaken, it's a Taoist robe, right? Shaoqi, didn't you say that Qin Zhiyong is a scholar, why should he make a Taoist robe?"

Chen Shaoqi pursed her mouth and said, "Who knows what he thinks? It's really strange for a scholar to wear Taoist robes."

Qin Zhiyong didn't care what kind of clothes he wore.As long as you can cover your shame and keep warm.But if Qin Zhiyong was asked to shave his head and put a braid on the back of his head, he felt conflicted in his heart.

In the Qing Dynasty, as long as they were adult men, they would have their heads shaved into yin and yang and long braids.But there is one kind of person who can be an exception, and that is Taoist priests.

Qin Zhiyong decided to dress himself as a Taoist priest.

Taoists practice the way of heaven, while Qin Zhiyong is a scholar, and he cultivates the way of humanity.Anyway, it's all about seeking the Tao and exploring knowledge. It doesn't matter if a scholar wears a Taoist robe.

It's just that Qin Zhiyong didn't elaborate on this consideration with Chen Shaoqi.Of course she didn't know.

Chen Shaoqi asked: "Aunt Hong, can you do it?"

Aunt Hong nodded confidently and said, "It's just two sets of Taoist robes, it's not difficult. I put the fabric here. You come to pick up the clothes in a few days."

Chen Shaoqi said gratefully, "Then I would like to thank Aunt Hong."

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The night is deep.

In the courtyard of Chen Zhengying's house, only the oil lamp in the guest room where Qin Zhiyong lived was still on.Chen Zhengying stood in the yard, looked at Qin Zhiyong's window, and thought to himself, Qin Zhiyong is a kid who really works hard at studying, it's midnight (between eleven o'clock and one o'clock in the evening), and he hasn't slept yet.

Chen Shaoqi walked to Chen Zhengying's side and said softly, "Father."

Chen Zhengying asked, "Shaoqi, why haven't you rested yet?"

Chen Shaoqi said: "I can't sleep. Dad, the children in the village practice boxing with you, the leader, but they don't know how to read and write. Now that a scholar finally came to our village, why don't we ask Qin Zhiyong to teach the children to read?"

Qin Zhiyong's aura made Chen Shaoqi feel that he was definitely a well-read and knowledgeable person.

Real scholars and learned people will be respected by people throughout the dynasties.

Of course, hypocrites who mess up the law with their writing are another matter.

Chen Zhengying nodded and said: "I didn't expect that Shaoqi's idea coincided with that of your father. Yes, it is not easy for a real scholar to come to the village. The children only practice boxing and do not study. They will definitely not succeed. Tomorrow, Father will test Qin Zhiyong's tone to see if he is willing."

Even if Qin Zhiyong didn't come to Chenjiagou, Chen Zhengying planned to go to the county or town soon and invite an old master back to teach the children in the village.

　Ask for tickets, ask for collections.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)