Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 21 Boxing is easy to learn, but hard to practice.

Qin Zhiyong took Yang Yuqian into the house, and Chen Zhengzhou said, "Why are you back so late? Huh. You kid also brought someone back. Who is he?"

Yang Yuqian's arrival surprised Chen Zhengzhou.

Chen Zhengzhou has lived in the back mountain of the village for so many years, very few people came to the house.Even if someone came, it was just Chen Shaoqi, Liu Ruoshi and other juniors who came to visit him.

A few days ago, Qin Zhiyong came.

Now, Yang Yuqian is here again.

Qin Zhiyong introduced: "Second Uncle, his name is Yang Yuqian, and he came here from a long distance to learn Neijiaquan. Now Yang Yuqian is penniless, and food and accommodation have become problems. When I was chopping wood, I saw him being killed. The robbers bullied him, so they brought him back. Ah Gan, this is Chen Zhengzhou, Chen Ershu. I am currently living in the second uncle's house as a guest."

Yang Yuqian immediately said: "Yang Yuqian has seen the second uncle."

Chen Zhengzhou said: "Since you were brought back by Qin Zhiyong, you will live here from now on. You are welcome, put down the firewood first, and go in and sit down."

Yang Yuqian smiled and said, "Thank you, Second Uncle."

Qin Zhiyong fetched water to wash his hands, walked around the kitchen, and said, "Second Uncle, you didn't make lunch?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Chen Zhengzhou's face, and then he said confidently: "I didn't make lunch. I ate steamed buns and pickles for lunch. Boy Qin, you know that I'm not very good at cooking. I'm not waiting for you Come back to cook and cook. But who knows that you are only coming back now. If I had known this, I should have gone to the mountain to cut firewood myself."

When Qin Zhiyong was not here, Chen Zhengzhou didn't think the food he cooked was unpalatable.With contrast, there will be harm.After eating the food made by Qin Zhiyong, and then eating the food made by himself, it was a little hard to swallow.

Qin Zhiyong smiled wryly: "I'm cooking now. Ah Gan, come and help me light the fire."

Yang Yuqian nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Qin."

Chen Zhengzhou did not forget to remind: "The vegetables are in the vegetable basket in the kitchen. By the way, in the afternoon, I caught a pheasant. I just cleaned it and put it in a wooden basin. Boy Qin, hurry up and give the meat to me." Deal with it. The weather is too hot, and after a long time, I'm afraid the meat will be spoiled."

Qin Zhiyong responded in a gentle tone: "Second Uncle, I understand."

Cooking, frying, just a few steps.As long as the steps are not messed up and someone makes a fire, it doesn't take much time to cook and stir-fry.

Qin Zhiyong's posture of carrying the knife made Yang Yuqian's eyes shine.

Qin Zhiyong's saber skill is still not as good as that of a knife, but his movements are clean and smooth, with a touch of flowing water.

Half of the pheasant Qin Zhiyong is used for frying, and the other half is used for soup.

Chen Zhengzhou, Qin Zhiyong, and Yang Yuqian are all practitioners of boxing. It is just right for them to nourish their stomachs with some chicken soup.

Less than half an hour.

The food is served.

Smelling the aroma of the food, Yang Yu swallowed dryly.

Gollum.

Yang Yuqian's stomach made a sound.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "You are hungry. Second Uncle, Ah Gan, sit down and have dinner. Second Uncle, give me a taste and see if my cooking skills have improved compared to yesterday? However, before dinner, Everyone drinks a bowl of chicken soup first to warm their stomachs."

Chen Zhengzhou said happily: "I can't comment on your cooking skills. Anyway, it's a chef-level skill. Qin Zhiyong, you are poor and fastidious. Scholars are really different from us. How can there be so many for a meal?" Rules? When should you drink chicken soup and not?"

Qin Zhiyong disagreed with Chen Zhengzhou's point of view, and said, "Second Uncle, you are wrong. I am not particular about poverty. To keep in good health, we must start from the beginning. Eating is a very important thing. It is because we If you are poor, you don’t have as much food as rich and noble people, so you should pay more attention to food. You must maximize the use of limited food and achieve the maximum effect to nourish your body.”

Chen Zhengzhou said quickly: "Stop. I can't beat you. I'll drink the soup first."

Yang Yu took a sip of the chicken soup.

fresh.

The chicken soup is so delicious.

Yang Yuqian said: "It's delicious. This chicken soup is better than my mother's."

Chen Zhengzhou said: "Let me just say that Qin Zhiyong's cooking skills are at the level of a chef. Ah Gan, you will be lucky if you come to my place. From now on, you can eat such delicious meals every day."

During the meal, Qin Zhiyong stopped talking and concentrated on eating.He drank soup and ate very slowly, chewing slowly.

Eat like you're eating.

Eating is a means of supplementing nutrition and supporting the body, so it should not be sloppy.Eating is also a practice.

Chen Zhengzhou was used to Qin Zhiyong's eating state.But it was the first time for Yang Yuqian to eat at the same table with Qin Zhiyong.Quite surprised.

Yang Yuqian was really worried about Qin Zhiyong's slow look and demeanor.The first thing Qin Zhiyong gave Yang Yuqian was cleanliness.Even if he was chopping firewood in the woods, Qin Zhiyong was wearing a Taoist robe, but his body was almost dust-free and clean.The second is slow.Whether it's walking, cooking, or even eating, it's all slow.

The weird thing is.Qin Zhiyong seemed to be cutting vegetables and cooking very slowly, but it didn't seem to take much time to prepare the meals.

It's really puzzling.

In fact, it is not afraid to move slowly.As long as there are no mistakes, the efficiency is not low.

The vast majority of people are in a hurry, and their movements seem to be fast, but in fact what they do is useless.Sometimes, things go wrong and have to be reworked, wasting even more time.

Qin Zhiyong's pursuit is not speed, but to do things well, do them delicately, and produce effects.

It is not easy to think about the origin of a porridge and a meal.

Half a thread and a half thread, the constant memory is struggling.

After eating the last grain of rice in the bowl, Qin Zhiyong put down his chopsticks.

Qin Zhiyong would not waste a grain of rice or a vegetable.After practicing to Qin Zhiyong's current state, it can be said that he barely entered the door.

Qin Zhiyong said to Yang Yuqian: "Agan, go wash the dishes."

Qin Zhiyong did not regard Yang Yuqian as an outsider.Let him work and he will be comfortable here.

Yang Yuqian nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Qin."

………………

Yang Yu cleaned the dishes, walked out of the kitchen, and saw Qin Zhiyong and Chen Zhengzhou practicing boxing.

The two practiced the same kind of boxing, but their styles were quite different.

Chen Zhengzhou's punches are both rigid and soft, and contain a lot of strength.

Qin Zhiyong's fist was light and light, without any sense of strength.The action, as always, is slow.However, Qin Zhiyong's movements and demeanor gave Yang Yuqian a very smooth and upright feeling.

Yang Yugan walked up to Qin Zhiyong's side and asked, "Mr. Qin, Second Uncle, do you practice the so-called Tai Chi? Mr. Qin, who is better, you or Senior Chen Zhengying?"

Qin Zhiyong gave Yang Yuqian a feeling of "unfathomable", and his words and deeds were all with a superior demeanor.That's why he asked this question.

Qin Zhiyong's eyes followed his hands, he seemed very focused, and did not answer Yang Yuqian's words.

While practicing boxing, Chen Zhengzhou said: "Agan, don't talk to him first. Qin Zhiyong has many rules. Sometimes, I can't stand him. You can't talk when eating, and you can't talk when practicing boxing. What do you say?" Well done, we practice Taijiquan. As for Qin Zhiyong and my elder brother, who is better? It must be my elder brother who is better. Qin Zhiyong has a good temper and won't fight with others."

Only now did Yang Yuqian understand that Chen Zhengying was Chen Zhengzhou's eldest brother.No wonder Qin Zhiyong called Chen Zhengzhou Second Uncle.

Yang Yuqian found that although Qin Zhiyong's movements were slow, the sweat on his body was like rain.

Sweat dripped from Qin Zhiyong's chin and fingertips to the ground.

"How could this happen? Even if the weather is hot, you won't sweat so much. And the movements are still so slow." Yang Yuqian exclaimed, "Second Uncle, do you know the reason? Could it be that Neijiaquan really Is it so amazing?"

Chen Zhengzhou was no stranger to Qin Zhiyong's situation.He said: "Qin Zhiyong told me. He said that this is to use the mind to cooperate with boxing movements, which can maximize the movement of muscles, bones, qi and blood. My elder brother has all the essence of Taijiquan, and he is not like Qin Zhiyong when he is practicing boxing." Woolen cloth."

Finished practicing Tai Chi.

When Qin Zhiyong received his power, he pressed his hands down lightly, with a sinking mood, giving Yang Yuqian an illusion, as if Qin Zhiyong's body swelled up all of a sudden.Up and down... like a tumbler.

The work is done.

Qin Zhiyong exerted all his energy, and his muscles and bones all over his body made crackling sounds.This can be regarded as the realm of "muscles and bones" in boxing.After all, Qin Zhiyong's muscles and bones have stretched out.

Qin Zhiyong said to Yang Yuqian with a smile on his face: "My purpose of practicing boxing is not the same as yours. I don't practice boxing for the purpose of becoming a so-called master. However, no matter what the purpose of boxing is, I want to practice boxing. , If you want to get better at martial arts, you must thoroughly study the boxing theory of this boxing. Otherwise, it can only be used as a show, used for performances, and it’s okay to be a showman. If it’s a competition in the ring or on the battlefield, it’s an act of courting death. "

"The movements of boxing are easy to learn, but the mind and mind of boxing are difficult to practice."

"Agan, if you really want to learn Taijiquan, you must understand what is internal boxing and what is Taiji? You must understand the principles of Taijiquan thoroughly. Otherwise, even if you learn the movements of Taijiquan, it will be meaningless."

Yang Yuqian's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he asked quickly: "Mr. Qin, what is Neijiaquan, and what are the principles of Taijiquan?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "What is internal boxing? My understanding is that those who are good at maintaining health are internal; those who are not good at maintaining health are external. As for the principles of Taijiquan, I don't quite understand it. Because I haven't learned Taijiquan. the essence of mind.”

Yang Yuqian couldn't believe it, and asked, "Mr. Qin, why did you have such a miraculous effect when you practiced boxing just now?"

With calm eyes and a calm expression, Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "I don't understand the mind of Taijiquan, but I understand the Confucian way of cultivating mind and body. I use the mind of Confucianism to control the moves of Taijiquan."

"Agan, I promised Senior Chen Zhengying not to pass on Taijiquan to others. What I told you are all things I have comprehended by myself, and it is not a breach of the oath. If you want to learn the real Taijiquan, you still have to On your own. I can't help you."

After finishing speaking, Qin Zhiyong patted Yang Yuqian on the shoulder, turned around and went back to the room to take a shower and change clothes, ready to sleep.Tomorrow morning, Qin Zhiyong will go to the village school to teach the children.

　Ask for tickets, ask for collections.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)