Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 33

Qin Zhiyong followed Hao Er into the mansion, saw Yongning Gege, and before he could say hello, Yongning Gege said angrily: "Our famous Mr. Qin has finally come."

Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists and said, "Qin Zhiyong has met Ge Ge and all the seniors in the martial arts world."

Among the six masters around Yongning Gege, the youngest is a female ninja of the Koga faction "Kowloon Shinichi", but she is also in her 30s.

Although it is said that there is no priority in learning, and those who are masters come first, in terms of boxing skills and knowledge, Qin Zhiyong is no worse than any of them, but they are older and have been learning martial arts for a long time, and Qin Zhiyong has the intention to hide his clumsiness, so he does not have a superior attitude.

It is appropriate to call them seniors.

Hearing Qin Zhiyong address himself as a senior, the expressions on the faces of the six masters became a lot more easy-going.People in the martial arts world value reputation the most.They are different from Qin Zhiyong.Qin Zhiyong practiced boxing and martial arts for the purpose of self-cultivation, and wanted to explore the peak of human physical fitness.And they rely on martial arts boxing to earn a living.The greater the fame, the greater one's own value, and the higher the status and treatment obtained.

Fame and fortune.

With fame, there will naturally be benefits.

The reputation of bad people is to smash people's jobs, cut off people's wealth, and it is a big hatred.

Qin Zhiyong had clear eyes and a sincere tone of voice.

Yongning Gege's eyes were no longer so sharp: "It's really not easy to invite Mr. Qin. Could it be that Mr. Qin thinks that he has made a name for himself in the martial arts circle in the capital, and that he underestimated the people in the world?"

Qin Zhiyong was taken aback.I am not from the martial arts world.How did Yongning Gege say such a thing?

Seeing that the six masters around her all took it for granted, Qin Zhiyong knew that Yongning Gege was not lying.

Did he really have a great reputation in the martial arts world?
In fact, Qin Zhiyong didn't know that although he was not from the martial arts world, his martial arts and boxing skills had long been recognized by King Duan, and he became a guest of Prince Duan's residence.

It was Qin Zhiyong's first time to compete with Prince Duan at Duanwang Mansion in the capital. At that time, most of the people present were well-known figures in the martial arts circle in the capital.Anyone with some discernment can tell that Qin Zhiyong is a boxing master.

Only someone like Hao Erdu who was born with supernatural power and relied on his talent to become a top master would feel that Qin Zhiyong's punches were soft and not powerful.

The people in the capital had never heard of Qin Zhiyong's name.However, Qin Zhiyong was very famous in the two circles of the powerful and the martial arts circle.That's why Yongning Gege said what he just said.I feel that Qin Zhiyong's reputation is great, so naturally he has a big airs.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Ge Ge, Qin is really sorry. I should have come to visit your mansion a long time ago, but I have been studying medicine in the medical center some time ago, so I delayed the matter. I hope Ge Ge will forgive me a lot."

Of course Yongning Gege knew that Qin Zhiyong was studying medicine.

Qin Zhiyong's words were so sincere, she didn't pursue further.

"Hmph. It's fine if you know how to be rude." Yongning said arrogantly, "Come here, serve tea to Mr. Qin. Use the best tea in the house."

Qin Zhiyong didn't take the initiative to visit, Yongning Gege was annoyed, but he still entertained him with the best tea in the house.

However, you still have to give it if you want to get off your horse.

Yongning Gege asked the six masters under his command to compete with Qin Zhiyong on the spot.She didn't believe that none of the masters under her command could defeat Qin Zhiyong.

at this point.

Qin Zhiyong couldn't refuse, so he could only fight.

Qin Zhiyong changed from his previous gentle style, and became vigorous and decisive, defeating the five masters at an extremely fast speed.Only "drinking monk" Xiang Donglai was left, and he fought Qin Zhiyong for a long time, and finally ended in a tie.

Fighting against the six masters, even if Qin Zhiyong wanted to save face for them, he couldn't do it no matter what.If Qin Zhiyong doesn't win the five masters as soon as possible, if he still wants to draw with everyone, then his physical strength may not be exhausted enough.

A quick fix is ​​the only way.

Qin Zhiyong and Xiang Donglai fought against each other, but they didn't win, they just drew a tie, which is considered to have saved enough face for Yongning Gege.If the six masters under her command are swept away, it is hard to guarantee that Yongning Gege will not become angry and make trouble for Qin Zhiyong.

Throughout the ages, little girls are difficult to raise, and this statement is true.

Even though Yongning is Gege, her character and heart are still a little girl.

The martial arts of the six masters are not as good as Qin Zhiyong's, but it doesn't mean that they are weak.In fact, it's not that they are weak, but that Qin Zhiyong is too strong.

Qin Zhiyong's strength lies not in his moves, but in his mental state and physical fitness.Without a strong mental state and physical fitness, no matter how exquisite Tai Chi moves are, they will not be able to exert their due power.

The weak beat the strong?Qin Zhiyong did not approve of it.

Since ancient times, in martial arts, there has never been a saying that the weak overcome the strong.Even the "four or two strokes of a thousand catties" in Taijiquan can't change the rule that the strong overcome the weak.

The martial arts of the six masters each have their own advantages.

Qin Zhiyong felt that Hao Erdu's wrestling technique could be integrated into Taijiquan's "four-two strokes of a thousand catties".

Ninjutsu, hard qigong, cudgel, these essences are very good.With Qin Zhiyong's eyesight and memory, he could deduce everything after reading it once, and after going back and thinking about it, he could understand it thoroughly.Boxing techniques and moves all have something in common. Qin Zhiyong's martial arts foundation is too stable and solid.So that learning any martial arts is very fast.

Boxing and martial arts are ever-changing.Qin Zhiyong's Confucian self-cultivation method is enough to control these martial arts.

However, Qin Zhiyong still decided to continue digging into Tai Chi.For other martial arts boxing methods, you can just learn about them.

It is a taboo to be broad but not refined.

"Wine Monk" can learn the horse stance kung fu from the east.Qin Zhiyong felt that horseback kung fu was of great benefit to his cultivation of mind and health.

Yongning Gege is a bit strange, Qin Zhiyong is wearing Taoist robes, he is highly skilled in martial arts, he is very good at Tai Chi, and his conversation is even more extraordinary.But the tone and style of his speech is not like a Taoist priest at all, but like a scholar.

Because when Qin Zhiyong exchanged martial arts experience with the six masters, most of the boxing theories that he talked about were actually theories in Confucian classics.

During the meal, Yongning Gege said: "I didn't expect Mr. Qin, as a Taoist priest, to be proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism."

Qin Zhiyong shook his head and said, "Gege is an honor. Qin only has a superficial understanding of the Confucian classics. In terms of proficiency, he is still far behind."

These words are not polite, but Qin Zhiyong's true thoughts.The Confucian state of mind cultivation is "determination", "quietness" and "safety". Qin Zhiyong did not even reach the lowest level of "determination".

But even so, Qin Zhiyong's current state of mind is enough to benefit him for life.After practicing boxing for less than two years, he became a boxing master.The higher the state of mind and the more he knows, the more Qin Zhiyong admires the ancient sages and sages.

Yongning Gege said: "Mr. Qin, you don't have to belittle yourself. Your knowledge and boxing skills are obvious to all. I want to invite Mr. Qin to be my teacher. I don't know what Mr. Qin wants?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "Ge Ge, the six martial arts seniors under your command are all first-class masters. If you want to learn martial arts, it is enough to ask them. Ge Ge wants to learn Tai Chi, but I am afraid that he will be disappointed. I promised Chen Senior Zhengying, I hope Gege will forgive me if I can't spread Taijiquan to the outside world."

Some things are better said in advance.Qin Zhiyong unequivocally refused to teach Yongning Gege Taijiquan.

Unable to learn Taijiquan, a trace of anger flashed across Yongning Gege's face.She grew up so big, no one dared to blatantly reject herself.However, Qin Zhiyong rejected himself.

It's hard to feel rejected.

However, Yongning Gege is not an ordinary woman after all.She took a few deep breaths and said, "Mr. Qin, I didn't ask you to teach me Tai Chi. I want you to teach me how to read."

Qin Zhiyong asked: "Ge Ge, there are so many scholars in the court, and some of them are the top scholars in the imperial examination, who are proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics. If you want to study, Ge Ge can just find a great Confucian in the court. After all, Qin is in Duan Wang's mansion now. It's a bit inconvenient for me to make a living and often go to Gege's mansion."

Speaking of those so-called "big Confucians" in the court hall, a trace of disdain flashed in Yongning Gege's eyes.

The "big Confucians" in the court hall are all soft bones and lack of energy.

Even senior officials of the second rank, when they saw Yongning Gege, they would cringe and cringe, bending over, with a slavish look on their faces, and a flattering expression on their faces.

Let them teach themselves to read?
If all scholars are like this, Yongning Gege would rather not study.

Yongning guessed that Qin Zhiyong might be a fake Taoist priest, and his real identity was a scholar.Why did Qin Zhiyong wear Taoist robes?Yongning Gege is afraid that he will never guess, he just doesn't want to have a yin and yang hair style.

Now is the Daoguang period.

It has already become a habit for men to keep yin and yang hair.In order not to shave her hair, she dressed up as a Taoist priest, I am afraid no one would think of it.

Qin Zhiyong had a straight body, raised his head and held his chest high, with a majestic air, and calm and confident eyes.It's not comparable to those rotten scholars who try to cater to their masters.

Rotten Confucians are slaves.Not a real reader.

What is a scholar?
Yongning Gege felt that people like Qin Zhiyong might be the real scholars.

Yongning Gege said a little rascally: "No. I don't like those great Confucians in the court. I want you to teach me how to read."

Qin Zhiyong hesitated for a moment, and said, "Then, I set aside three days every month to teach Ge Ge how to read."

Yongning Gege said: "Three days? Too little."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Is it less? I think it's quite a lot. If you concentrate on your studies, three days is enough to learn a lot. If your mind is distracted, let alone three days, even if you hold a book and read it to death every day, it may be meaningless."

Yongning Gege nodded and said: "Okay. I'll be Mr. Qin. However, I have the final say on which three days of the month I study."

Since Yongning Gege wanted to teach her to read by himself, Qin Zhiyong decided to tell her more about "benevolence and righteousness", "people are more important than kings" and other theories.

(End of this chapter)