Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 35 Carrying forward Tai Chi
You don't need to go to the pharmacy to grab the medicine, the precious medicinal materials in the warehouse of Duanwang Mansion are much more complete than the general pharmacy.

Feeling the pulse, brewing medicine, Qin Zhiyong even massaged Chen Zhengying with feminine fist strength to relieve internal injuries.

Chen Zhengying was shocked, and said: "Qin Zhiyong, your boxing skills are already higher than mine. You have applied boxing skills to your daily life, and it complements your medical skills. The healing effect is excellent. When did you learn medical skills? "

Massage is a high-tech art.Not only does it require strong physical strength and a precise grasp of strength, it also requires a deep understanding of the muscles of the human body.

With the improvement of boxing skills, Qin Zhiyong was only able to achieve this step recently.However, even with Qin Zhiyong's physical strength, he could only massage someone for half an hour.

Giving a massage is exhausting.

"Senior, the massage has soothed the bones and muscles, and now you feel that your breathing is much smoother." After giving Chen Zhengying a massage, Qin Zhiyong washed his hands with white wine and said, "When it comes to boxing, I just rely on my youth and good physical strength. If you really want to talk about the realm of boxing, you must be better than me, senior. As for medical skills, I only learned from a teacher when I was in the capital. I don’t have much experience yet."

Now Chen Zhengying feels that her internal injury seems to have healed up by half.Qin Zhiyong had just learned medical skills and had no experience, but his massage technique combined with decoction was surprisingly effective in treating internal injuries.

Of course, the most important thing is that Chen Zhengying's physical fitness is excellent, and his internal boxing practice is profound.If a weak person is seriously injured and has low self-recovery ability, even if a genius doctor is alive, it will be very difficult to heal his injury.

Your own strength is the foundation.

All other means are auxiliary.

Chen Zhengying stretched his arms and said, "You are too modest. Your medical skills are much better than ordinary doctors. Now I feel that my internal injuries have healed."

Qin Zhiyong shook his head and said, "Senior, that's an illusion. I don't have the ability to heal your internal injuries instantly. Within half a month, you can no longer compete with others. If King Duan comes to cause trouble, I will block it for you." .”

Qin Zhiyong asked the housekeeper to bring food, and chatted with Chen Zhengying while eating.

Chen Zhengying asked: "Qin Zhiyong, how did you become the guest minister of Prince Duan's Mansion?"

Qin Zhiyong roughly talked about what happened after he entered Beijing.When Chen Zhengying heard that Qin Zhiyong had become Yongning Gege's teacher, he couldn't help frowning.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I didn't teach Yongning Gege any boxing skills, I only taught her to read. I didn't mention the Confucian art of cultivating the mind and body. I focused on explaining the concepts of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trust."

Chen Zhengying nodded and said, "That's good. If you cling to the powerful, you will be looked down upon by the martial arts masters. We, after all, are Han Chinese."

During the Qing Dynasty, the Bannermen guarded against the Han Chinese.The Han people who are really capable and unwilling to be slaves are also guarding against the bannermen.A master of internal boxing like Chen Zhengying is absolutely unwilling to hand over his boxing skills to the bannermen.

Qin Zhiyong sighed, and said: "If you have likes and dislikes in your heart, you will have prejudices. If you have prejudices in your heart, you will not be correct. I think that my heart is righteous enough, and my mind is sincere enough. But in Yongning Gege In front of me, I want to teach you the essence of Confucianism and the methods of self-cultivation. To be honest, I really can’t do it. I am a Han, and Yongning Gege is a Manchu. Our identities are different, so it’s impossible. become true friends."

Righteously, sincerely.

It's easy to say, but really hard to do.Perhaps, one day, Qin Zhiyong will truly let go of all prejudices in his heart, and treat everyone and everything equally.

Maybe, he can reach the realm of Confucian "settling".

Even though I know why.

But Qin Zhiyong just couldn't do it.

He couldn't pass the test in his heart.

It's just that Qin Zhiyong was very careful when teaching Yongning's concepts of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith, and he never misled his disciples by explaining them indiscriminately.

If Yongning Gege really had a benevolent heart, those Han people who were attached to her might have a better life.In this way, Qin Zhiyong has gained some merit.

Not only teaching Yongning Gege, but also competing with King Duan and discussing the principles of boxing, Qin Zhiyong had reservations.

First, if King Duan knew that his boxing skills and physical strength surpassed him, King Duan would lose his mental balance and do irrational things.Duan Wang is a martial idiot, he does things a little unreasonably, regardless of the consequences.Who knows what he will do?Qin Zhiyong didn't want to cause trouble for himself.

Secondly, Qin Zhiyong promised Chen Zhengying that Tai Chi would not be spread to the outside world.It is the character of a scholar to keep his word and keep his promise.

Until now, the only person who really has a deep understanding of Qin Zhiyong's boxing skills is Chen Zhengying.

Chen Zhengying said: "Of course it's best if you can think this way. Banner people are masters, and we Han people are slaves... hey."

Qin Zhiyong said: "The social structure of the Qing Dynasty is actually a deformity, which is very unhealthy. Since the fall of the Ming Dynasty, the Bannermen have been in power, and the rebellion seems to have never stopped. In at most another 100 years, the Qing Dynasty will be exhausted. People's hearts are not good. And, the seemingly powerful dynasty is actually fragile."

Chen Zhengying was startled.

Qin Zhiyong is really courageous.How dare you predict the demise of the Manchus!
Before Chen Zhengying could reply, Qin Zhiyong said again: "Senior, you won't be the only one coming to the capital this time, right?"

Chen Zhengying knew that Qin Zhiyong didn't want to continue talking about the difference between the Qing and the Manchus.He nodded and said, "Shaoqi, the second child, and Agan are all here. They settled down at the Henan Guild Hall in the east."

Qin Zhiyong said: "I'm going to see Agan and Second Uncle. Senior, with your current situation, it's not convenient to go out of the palace, so you can live here."

Without King Duan's approval, Chen Zhengying really couldn't leave the palace.

Chen Zhengying said, "Thank you very much."

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The Henan Guild Hall is the foothold for merchants from Henan to do business in the capital.Yang Yuqian, Chen Shaoqi, and Chen Zhengzhou were running around anxiously in the Henan Guild Hall.

They just came to the capital, they are not familiar with the place, and they don't bring much money.But at this time, Chen Zhengying was arrested by Duan Wang.

Before inquiring about Qin Zhiyong, something happened to Chen Zhengying again. Misfortunes never come singly.

All three of them knew martial arts, especially Yang Yuqian, whose boxing and martial arts were only half a step away from being a master.But boxing seems to be completely useless at this time.

In the contest between power and martial arts, power has the upper hand.

Chen Shaoqi's eyes were red from crying.She took Yang Yuqian's arm and said worriedly: "Agan, my father was arrested and brought into the palace. What should we do now? Will Prince Duan harm my father?"

Yang Yuqian had no choice.I don't know how to comfort Chen Shaoqi.Master was arrested, he was as worried and anxious as Chen Shaoqi.

Chen Zhengzhou slapped the table and said angrily: "Don't think about it. I sneaked into Duanwang's mansion late at night and rescued the elder brother."

Sneak into the palace to save people?

But the palace is heavily guarded, how can it be easy to get in and out.However, going to save people seems to be the only way.

A firm gaze flashed in Yang Yuqian's eyes.My own martial arts is the highest, even if I want to save someone, I have to do it myself.

Uncle Er and Shaoqi cannot be allowed to take risks.

at this time.

Bang bang bang.

There was a knock on the door.

The three of them were like frightened birds.Yang Yuqian immediately made a defensive posture, and asked through the door: "Who?"

"It's me. Qin Zhiyong." Qin Zhiyong's voice came from outside the door.

Yang Yuqian, Chen Shaoqi, and Chen Zhengzhou were immediately pleasantly surprised.

Yang Yuqian opened the door, only to see Qin Zhiyong standing outside in Taoist robes.How about Qin Zhiyong's changes?That is, his temperament is more stable and his hair is longer.

"Mr. Qin, it's great that you're fine in the capital." Yang Yuqian said excitedly.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "What can I do? I'm doing well. I don't have to worry about food and drink. I'm here to report a letter to you. Senior Chen Zhengying lives in Duanwang's Mansion and can't come out for the time being. You don't have to worry."

Chen Shaoqi finally learned about her father, and said, "Qin Zhiyong, my father was taken away by King Duan, how can we not be worried? How is my father now? Why can't he leave the palace?"

Qin Zhiyong said to Chen Shaoqi in a gentle tone: "Don't be in a hurry. When you encounter a big event, don't be impatient. Let's sit down and talk slowly."

Qin Zhiyong sat at the table of the Eight Immortals, and Chen Shaoqi poured tea for him in person.

I took a sip of tea.Qin Zhiyong recounted Chen Zhengying's situation in Duanwang's mansion: "...I am the guest secretary of Duanwang's mansion now. As long as I am here, Senior Chen Zhengying will be fine. Don't worry."

After listening to Qin Zhiyong's words, the three finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Shaoqi said: "But, my father's injury?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "It's nothing serious. After half a month, Senior Chen Zhengying's injury will be healed. I will find a way to let King Duan release Senior Chen Zhengying. However, don't rush, take your time. You guys have to be patient."

Yang Yuqian said: "We believe in Mr. Qin."

Qin Zhiyong glanced at Yang Yuqian.

Compared with the time in Chenjiagou, Yang Yuqian now has a very different temperament.Although Yang Yuqian is not yet a master, he is definitely a master.Compared with the six warriors under Yongning Gege, they are not bad at all.

It's just that Yang Yuqian's mentality and boxing skills are not completely harmonious.In other words, the fighting experience and psychological quality are still a bit lacking.

"Agan. I didn't expect your boxing and martial arts to reach a high level. Congratulations." Qin Zhiyong said with a smile, "What are your plans in the future? Do you stay in the capital and open a gymnasium? Or go back to the village?"

Yang Yuqian's eyes lit up, and he said, "Mr. Qin, can we really stay in the capital? As for opening the museum to accept disciples, I need to ask Master. If Master agrees, then there is no problem."

It is of course best to stay in the capital.Going back to the village and being a farmer, Yang Yuqian's martial arts skills are useless.It would ruin his martial arts talent.

Qin Zhiyong stood up and patted Yang Yuqian on the shoulder: "As long as you are willing, you can stay. I believe that Senior Chen Zhengying will agree with you to open a school to accept students and carry forward Taijiquan."

The Chen family's Taijiquan has been spread to the outside world.

Chen Zhengying has already broken the ancestral motto of "Passing on sons but not daughters, passing on from inside to outside."

Now, the time is ripe to carry forward Taijiquan.

(End of this chapter)