Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 343 The old brother came to borrow food
Yang Xuyan returned to the East Palace wearing a black cloak, feeling a little unstable.Li Jiancheng's martial arts is not very good, you can feel it.

Li Jiancheng asked with some concern: "Blessing, are you injured?"

Yang Xuyan said in a hoarse voice: "Small injuries, it's not a problem. My opponent is more seriously injured than me. Your Royal Highness, I need to recuperate and recuperate. There is nothing important, so don't disturb me."

In the battle with Pei Ju, Yang Xuyan narrowly won.

Pei Ju's seal of immortality is more powerful than Yang Xuyan imagined.

Yang Xuyan's trip to Pei's house in Hedong did not achieve the desired effect, but it was not a waste of time.At least, Yang Xuyan has an accurate positioning of his martial arts and swordsmanship.

The evil king Shi Zhixuan, also known as Pei Ju, was an invincible existence in Yang Xuyan's heart before.But now, Yang Xuyan defeated him, and even almost killed him.

This gave Yang Xuyan great confidence.

Confidence comes from strength.

Strength does not come from confidence.

With confidence, Yang Xuyan will become even stronger.

Ning Daoqi, Zhu Yuyan, Song Que... These people are old guys, Yang Xuyan is not afraid at all, he just regards Qin Zhiyong as the only opponent.

If you want to be emperor, you need to overthrow Li Tang.

To be able to defeat Qin Zhiyong!

Qin Zhiyong is a supporter of Li Tang.Ping'an's business spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, and even Goguryeo and Turkic had subcolons of Ping'an's.

Qin Zhiyong would never cause Li Tang to have any major turmoil.

Li Jiancheng said: "Worshiping is rest assured to heal the wounded."

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Xu Ziling is the big shopkeeper of Ping An Company, and there are many mundane things, but it didn't affect his martial arts practice.

Five years ago, Xu Ziling was just a first-class swordsman, but now he is a great master.The grand master is no longer an invincible existence, but he is still standing at the pinnacle of the world.

Coupled with the fact that he can control a huge amount of wealth, it can be said that Xu Ziling has become one of the most powerful and status people in the world.

The headquarters of Ping An Company is in Chang'an City.

Xu Ziling returned to his mansion from the firm's headquarters, and stopped in his tracks as soon as he entered the house.

"Come out?"

Xu Ziling said coldly.

A burly figure appeared in front of Xu Ziling: "Young Master Ling, long time no see."

Hearing the voice, Xu Ziling said pleasantly, "Young Master Zhong!"

Xu Ziling gave Kou Zhong a big hug.

They haven't seen each other for five years, and the two have too much to say.

Xu Ziling hosted a banquet in honor of Kou Zhong.

Xu Ziling drank a glass of wine and said, "Young Master Zhong, you have finally fulfilled your original oath and made a name for yourself. You are no longer an unknown person, but a great master who is famous all over the world."

Kou Zhong said: "It's just a false name. You still can't compare with Ling Shao. I was able to become a great master because I was instructed by my father-in-law Song Que. By the way, next month, I will get married, and I am Song Que's daughter. Song Yuzhi."

Xu Ziling said, "Congratulations."

Kou Zhong said: "Young Master Ling, you Ping An Trading Company are really rich. Let's just say that the 'Yubing Shao' we drink has a strong aroma, and drinking it often can also activate the blood. This wine is a good thing. It’s just too expensive. And the Enlightenment Fragrance... In short, the Anping Company is really too rich.”

Xu Ziling said: "Jade Bingyao is sold to the grasslands and Goguryeo in exchange for materials such as war horses, cattle and sheep, ginseng, etc. Jade Bingyao is indeed a good thing. Because of this, the nobles of Turkic and Goguryeo cannot do without it."

Kou Zhong hesitated for a moment and said, "Master Ling, I need money and food."

Xu Ziling smiled and said, "Tell me, how much do you want?"

Kou Zhong said, "Military expenses for a [-]-strong army."

Xu Ziling's complexion changed, and he said, "Young Master Zhong, what do you want to do? Could it be that you and the Lingnan Song Clan are still going to fight? Datang will soon truly rule the world. You are hitting an egg against a rock and looking for your own death. .”

Kou Zhong said: "I didn't intend to raise troops, and I never thought of making an enemy of Datang. The power of Datang is not something I can contend with, I know that. However, I am the commander of the Young Marshal Army. More than [-] brothers need food and clothing... They are all brothers from poor backgrounds, and I can't abandon them. The Song Clan is rich, but they can't afford [-] troops. Young Master Ling, only you can help me. I There is really no other way, so I come to beg you."

Of course Xu Ziling knew about the Young Marshal Army, but Xu Ziling didn't expect that Kou Zhong was actually the commander of the Young Marshal Army.

The Young Marshal's Army is now scattered all over the South, and they all exist in the form of small armies.Adding up the bits and pieces, there are more than 10 people.

Xu Ziling said: "Then send them away. Otherwise, you will be surrounded by Tang's army."

Kou Zhong said: "I also want to dismiss them. However, for these years, the young commanders under my command can do nothing but fight and kill the enemy. If they are dismissed, how can they live? Let them Go up the mountain to be a bandit?"

Xu Ziling took a deep breath and said, "The Anping Company has money and food. With the wealth of the Ping'an Company, it is not a problem to support one hundred thousand troops. But I can't do this. Although I am the big shopkeeper of the Anping Company, the affairs of the company , I am not the only one who has the final say. There is an account book for every payment of money and food. Shi Qingxuan and Wang Yuyan have the right to check the accounts."

Kou Zhong snorted coldly: "Mr. Qin still doesn't trust you."

Xu Ziling shook his head and said, "It's not a matter of trust or not, it's a rule set in advance. Young Master Zhong, your young commander...I will report to my husband, he should have a way to solve your problem."

Kou Zhong nodded and said, "Then I'll wait for your news."

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Lantian County.

Qin Zhiyong still lived in that small village.However, there is no school in the village.

The school has moved to Lantian County.

At the beginning of every month, Qin Zhiyong would go to the Guozijian in Chang'an City to give lectures.

The rest of the time, he is in retreat.

Qin Zhiyong was enjoying the shade under the tree with his eyes closed.On the stone table next to it, there are desserts, melons and fruits, tea...and other delicacies.

Shi Qingxuan walked to Qin Zhiyong's side and said, "Sir, Junior Sister was assassinated in Luoyang."

Qin Zhiyong opened his eyes and said, "Don't worry, as long as the great master doesn't make a move, no one can hurt Wang Yuyan."

Shi Qingxuan felt that her husband looked much more pleasing to the eye without covering his eyes with a black cloth.

Qin Zhiyong glanced at Shi Qingxuan, and said: "I used to be blindfolded, to keep my eyes out of my mind and my mind to be calm, and to be in a state of peace all the time. But after the battle with Bi Xuan and Fu Cailin, I finally understood Yes, some negative emotions are not a bad thing. Everything in the world can be divided into positive and negative yin and yang. What I cultivate is righteousness, but I also need to understand the magical effect of negative emotions. Only when there are positive and negative, can it be complete, and it is the real way .”

Shi Qingxuan said: "Sir, don't peep into my thoughts, okay? You make disciples feel terrible like this."

Qin Zhiyong smiled slightly: "I didn't deliberately detect your thoughts, but your thoughts are a little strong, and I found out unintentionally. This shows that your spiritual realm is not enough, and you can't fully control your emotional fluctuations. "

Shi Qingxuan's state of mind is still a little far from the "quiet" state.

"Sir, I got news that Fu Cailin of Goguryeo was killed by Yang Xuyan." Shi Qingxuan said.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I already know about this. Qingxuan, go back to Pei's house in Hedong tomorrow. Your father was injured by Yang Xuyan. Don't ask about other things. When you go back to Pei's house and see your father, you will naturally be happy." understand what happened."

Scholars don't go out, they know everything in the world.

Qin Zhiyong cultivated his mind by reading books, and had read books to such an extent that he had truly read "supernatural powers".

(End of this chapter)