Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 34
The first time Qin Zhiyong gave lectures to Yongning Gege was at the end of the month.

Yongning Gege originally thought that Qin Zhiyong would be like other old masters, talking about things that are not in the air.

But in fact, it's not.

Qin Zhiyong's knowledge is easy to understand and full of fun, and Yongning Gege listens to it as a story.

Yongning Gege is an adult, and his mind is relatively mature. It is definitely not possible to use the methods taught to children.

Teaching students in accordance with their aptitude is easier said than done.

It is precisely because of this that there is an old saying that "thousand-mile horses often exist, but bole does not often exist.".

When Qin Zhiyong was lecturing, he did not regard Yongning Gege as a student, but as a friend and chatted with her.Learning through interaction is the happiest thing.As Qin Zhiyong expected, the effect was very good.

In fact, in the process of giving lectures to Yongning Gege, Qin Zhiyong was equivalent to learning the knowledge again.

Learn from the past.

Teaching people to read is also a kind of practice.But you can't mistake your children.

Qin Zhiyong had dinner at Yongning Gege Mansion and was about to leave.

Yongning Gege said: "Mr. Qin, your lecture is really interesting. Come back tomorrow."

"Yes." Qin Zhiyong nodded, "Anyway, there are three days of lectures every month. It's no problem to teach Gege three days in a row."

The expression on Yongning Gege's face froze.Yes, there are only three days in a month, and if you use one day, you will lose one day.Lectures for three consecutive days are of course enjoyable, but after the three days are over, what should we do?Don't you have to wait until next month.

Yongning Gege's eyes changed for a while, and finally said: "Forget it. You don't need to use it tomorrow. When I want to study, I will inform Mr. Qin."

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "When Ge Ge wants to study, you have the final say."

Yongning Gege stared at the back of Qin Zhiyong's leaving, with an angry expression on his face: "Qin Zhiyong is really a reckless guy. Compared with those rotten scholars, he is more rigid, mean, and stubborn."

A true scholar must pay attention to the rules when he cultivates his mind and strengthens his body.Confucian "rituals", in a broad sense, are rules and behavioral norms.When the heart has rules, it will not be scattered, but it can be honest and sincere.When the body has the rules, it will have a sitting posture, a standing posture, and a correct body shape and appearance.

The combination of the two can achieve the unity of body and mind, which can improve the state of mind and body.

People who talk about the rules often give people the illusion of being inflexible and unreasonable.Because people who speak the rules have a bottom line and persistence, and can abide by the "Tao" in their hearts.Will not be easily shaken.

With the "Tao" in your heart, you are a sage.It is very difficult for a sage to find a bosom friend.

Therefore, there is a saying that "sages and sages are lonely in ancient times".

Qin Zhiyong abides by the "Tao" in his heart and abides by the rules, which means he is gradually approaching the ancient sages and sages step by step.Unfortunately, there are almost no people who can understand him.With Yongning Gege's vision and structure, he couldn't guess the true meaning of Qin Zhiyong's actions.

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As long as there is something in reality, there is a limit.The same is true for the growth of human physical fitness.Qin Zhiyong now feels that his physical fitness has gradually reached a limit.Because he can no longer feel the increase in physical strength.

Qin Zhiyong knew that even if he knew how to cultivate his mind and character, self-denial and self-cultivation, his physical fitness would not grow endlessly.After all, boxing is just a martial art, and it is good for physical fitness, but it is absolutely unrealistic and impossible to practice boxing as a fairy art to obtain immortality and overwhelming strength.

Human body has limits and is constrained by bottlenecks.But there is no limit to the improvement of spirit and mind.Psychological quality, spiritual cultivation, and spiritual realm are actually all about the same thing.Of course, there is nothing wrong with treating human consciousness as the soul.

Human mind consciousness is really a kind of miraculous thing.It is between reality and illusion, not limited by the laws of physics.Even time and space are meaningless to mind and consciousness.

The body has encountered a bottleneck.

Qin Zhiyong stopped being reluctant, and the time for daily boxing practice was reduced.Most of his time now is spent studying the mind and consciousness.I hope that I can step into the realm of "settling" as soon as possible.

It's a pity that although there is no bottleneck in the cultivation of the mind, it is more difficult to cultivate than to exercise the body.

Qin Zhiyong can easily do it now if he wants to stabilize his body.

Whether standing, sitting, or lying down, he can do it all day without moving a muscle.But if you want to calm your mind, it is simply impossible.

Whether it is Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism, there is a saying of entering meditation.

Scholars who can enter meditation are great Confucians and sages.

Buddhist disciples who can enter meditation are bodhisattvas.

A Taoist priest who can enter meditation is called a real person.

It can be seen how difficult it is to subdue his heart.If one can subdue one's heart, that is a great achievement.

On this day, Qin Zhiyong was reading a book in his room.

The sound of fists and kicks came from the backyard of the palace.Obviously, Duan Wang was competing with another master.

Qin Zhiyong felt strange that Prince Duan's foreigner's kung fu had already reached the realm of a master.Ordinary warriors are no match for him.Among the boxing masters in the entire capital, perhaps only he can beat him firmly.

Except for myself, who can fight with Duan Wang inseparably, evenly?
Qin Zhiyong put down his book, left the room, and walked towards the backyard.

Meeting the butler on the road, Qin Zhiyong asked: "Butler, which master is the prince competing with?"

The housekeeper said to Qin Zhiyong with a little respect: "I have seen Mr. Qin. The prince came back from his trip today and met his opponent Chen Zhengying in the street. The prince invited him back to the palace. No, now the prince is competing with Chen Zhengying. Mr. Qin, you are the guest of Duan Wangfu, you are not allowed to go to other places except where the women of the palace live. If Mr. Qin is interested, you can go to the backyard to watch the battle. "

Qin Zhiyong was taken aback, isn't Chen Zhengying in Chenjiagou?Why did he come to the capital?
King Duan invited Chen Zhengying into the palace?I'm afraid it's not an invitation, but a forced arrest.

Qin Zhiyong smiled at the butler and said, "I'm going to see the prince now."

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In the past, King Duan was hunting and fought against Chen Zhengying, but he was defeated by Tai Chi.When Qin Zhiyong arrived at Prince Duan's mansion, Prince Duan temporarily stopped thinking about dealing with Chen Zhengying.However, it doesn't mean that King Duan forgot about it.

Chen Zhengying brought Yang Yuqian, Chen Shaoqi, and Chen Zhengzhou to the capital to look for Qin Zhiyong.On the street, they happened to be bumped into by Duan Wang.

Enemy road is narrow.

Duan Wang took Chen Zhengying back to the palace to compete in martial arts.

Chen Zhengying is a master of internal boxing, and his Taijiquan is superb.Prince Duan is not weak either. He often competes with Qin Zhiyong, and his boxing skills have reached the level of a foreign boxing master.

Both the internal boxing master and the external boxing master are masters, who is more powerful?It's really hard to say.

When Chen Zhengying was arrested, he would definitely be at a disadvantage psychologically.And King Duan's momentum was like a rainbow, his fists and feet were strong, and he was extremely fast.Even if Chen Zhengying uses Tai Chi to wrap silk strength, it may not be able to remove Duan Wang's fist strength.

Bang.

Chen Zhengying used Tai Chi Cloud Hands, but did not take away Duan Wang's punching power.He was punched and sent flying backwards.

Chen Zhengying spat a mouthful of blood in the air.When he was about to hit the ground, he felt himself being pushed gently by someone, and then he stood firm.

Looking back, Chen Zhengying's eyes lit up.It turned out that the person behind him was Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Senior, you are injured. Step back and have a good rest."

Duan Wang yelled: "Chen Zhengying, our competition is not over yet. You kick me again."

Duan Wang jumped into the air and kicked Chen Zhengying.

Qin Zhiyong flicked his hands lightly, exerted gentle strength, and bounced Duan Wang back.At the same time, Qin Zhiyong took a few steps back to neutralize the impact on Duanwang's legs.

Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists and said, "My lord, senior Chen Zhengying has already been injured, so he is considered a loser. Why did you hit him so hard? Is it possible that you are really going to put him to death? I also hope that there will be a lot of lords, so that senior Chen Zhengying can go down and rest."

King Duan stared at Chen Zhengying, and sneered: "Chen Zhengying, I never expected that you haven't improved in martial arts for a few years, which makes me very disappointed. It's really vulnerable. Taijiquan is nothing more than that."

Duan Wang can say anything about Chen Zhengying.If you lose, your skills are inferior to others.But Duan Wang belittled Taijiquan, but he just couldn't do it.

Chen family Taijiquan was created by the ancestors of the Chen family, how can it be belittled by others?
Chen Zhengying wants to continue to fight to justify the name of Taijiquan.

Qin Zhiyong stretched out his hand slightly, covering Chen Zhengying's chest, telling him to stay calm.

"My lord, Taijiquan actually has a lot to be commended." Qin Zhiyong said with a smile.

Prince Duan thought of Qin Zhiyong's Taijiquan method, so he stopped belittling Taijiquan, and said, "Chen Zhengying, this is the end of today's martial arts competition. After you recover from your injuries, let's compete again. Don't try to escape. Otherwise, you know the consequences."

Duan Wang turned and left.

If Qin Zhiyong hadn't appeared, King Duan would definitely put Chen Zhengying in prison.Since Qin Zhiyong spoke for Chen Zhengying, Duan Wang should give some face.

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Qin Zhiyong took Chen Zhengying back to his room.There were too many doubts in Chen Zhengying's heart, and she hurriedly asked, "Qin Zhiyong, why did you live in Prince Duan's mansion? Could it be...you have taken refuge in Prince Duan?"

Qin Zhiyong shook his head and said, "I didn't seek refuge with Prince Duan. I'm just a guest official in Prince Duan's mansion. If I don't like staying here, I can leave at any time. Senior, I have made my situation very clear in my letter. what."

Chen Zhengying asked: "You said...you wrote a letter and sent it back to Chenjiagou?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "You didn't receive my letter? Hey, it seems that the letter was lost. Senior, you have suffered internal injuries. Rest well. If you have anything to say, I will talk about it later. I will go get some medicine for you now."

Duanwang's boxing was too fierce and domineering.

Taijiquan uses softness to overcome rigidity, but the strength is mutual, and foreign boxing can also use rigidity to suppress softness.It depends on whose boxing practice is higher.

There is no invincible boxing, only invincible strong.

Chen Zhengying's internal injury was serious, and if it dragged on for a long time, it might leave sequelae.Must be treated as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)