Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 39 Young Master Yang Wudi

Both Qin Zhiyong and Chen Zhengying are martial arts masters, and the topics they talked about were no longer limited to movements and moves, but boxing principles.

The technique is close to Taoism.

Moves and movements are something that only beginners will pursue.Master, the pursuit is "Tao".Although Qin Zhiyong and Chen Zhengying are both martial arts masters, their understanding of martial arts is still very different.

The two communicated with each other and each gained something. Of course, Chen Zhengying gained more.

Because Qin Zhiyong was far ahead of Chen Zhengying in cultivating his mind and character.

Chen Zhengying told Yang Yuqian Qin Zhiyong's boxing principles of self-cultivation and self-cultivation.

In fact, Qin Zhiyong told Yang Yuqian about many Confucian ways of self-cultivation when he was in Chenjiagou.However, as Qin Zhiyong's state of mind improved and his martial arts practice deepened, he had a different understanding of self-cultivation.

Do anything, mentality is the most important.

Yang Yuqian already respected Qin Zhiyong, thinking that Qin Zhiyong was a rare figure in the world with both civil and military skills.Now that I have Qin Zhiyong's martial arts experience, of course I am happy in my heart.Moreover, he firmly believed in Qin Zhiyong's boxing principles.

Yang Yuqian is confident that within five days, his martial arts cultivation will be raised to another level.

Before I knew it, four days had passed.Tomorrow is the day to compete with the masters under Yongning Gege.

Wearing white clothes, Yang Yuqian opened the door and walked out.

Chen Zhengying, Chen Shaoqi, and Chen Zhengzhou suddenly felt that Yang Yuqian's mental state today was different from the past.

Chen Shaoqi asked: "Agan, how do you feel after you retreated for four days?"

Yang Yuqian said with a smile: "I'm fine. The martial arts experience my master told me finally allowed me to integrate what I learned before. My boxing skills have been mastered. The rest is to work hard and keep making boxing become better." more pure."

Boxing knows no bounds.If you want to make boxing more refined, you can only rely on time to hone it.

At this moment, Yang Yuqian, although his martial arts practice has reached the realm of a master, his boxing skills are definitely not as pure as Chen Zhengying's.It's just that Yang Yuqian is young, with strong muscles and bones, and full of energy and blood.Boxing is afraid of young people, Chen Zhengying may not be his opponent.

Chen Zhengying said happily: "Okay, okay. Ah Gan, you really didn't let me down. Your boxing skills are no longer inferior to my teacher."

Yang Yuqian said respectfully: "It is because of the master's teaching that the disciple is today."

Chen Zhengying was more satisfied with Yang Yuqian's respect for his teacher.He felt that there was nothing wrong with marrying his daughter to him.

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Outside the city, the maple forest.

Yang Yuqian came here alone to practice boxing.Tomorrow's competition, he needs to familiarize himself with his new understanding and application of boxing in advance.

Yang Yuqian got lucky, and the white robe on his body suddenly swelled up.It's like when Qin Zhiyong went to Duanwang Mansion to demonstrate Tai Chi for the first time.

Now Yang Yuqian's boxing skills are a little different from those in the past. His movements alternate between fast and slow, with both hardness and softness, his footwork moves forward and backward with a certain degree of control, and his expression is calm.His movements and moves aroused the airflow, and the surrounding leaves kept gathering towards him.When the leaves turned into a "ball" in front of his chest, Yang Yuqian's palms shook with vigor.

Bang.

Countless leaves were shattered by the vigor and scattered with the wind.

Yang Yuqian breathed out a turbid breath, stood up straight, with his hands behind his back, showing the temperament of a great master.

Confidence comes from strength.

Taijiquan has achieved great success, Yang Yuqian's body and mind are united, and his self-confidence has returned.

Yang Yuqian thought to himself: "I don't know how far behind Mr. Qin is in my boxing skills?"

Qin Zhiyong is incomprehensible.

Before Yang Yuqian left Chenjiagou, he felt that his boxing skills could be compared with Qin Zhiyong.But when he got Qin Zhiyong's martial arts experience, he was able to make a breakthrough and make Tai Chi great.Yang Yuqian knew that Qin Zhiyong's boxing attainments had reached unfathomable depths.

Return to the Henan Guild Hall.

Yang Yuqian smelled the aroma of the food and was curious in his heart. Chen Shaoqi can cook, but the craftsmanship is not very good. Why is there such a delicious food today?
Walking into the room and seeing Qin Zhiyong, Yang Yuqian suddenly realized that it was Qin Zhiyong who cooked the dishes himself.

The sumptuous dishes are already on the table.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Agan, I learned that you will compete with the masters under Yongning Gege tomorrow. I specially come here to cook some dishes for you today to celebrate your victory in advance."

Chen Shaoqi took Yang Yugan's arm and said, "Agan, sit down quickly. You must be hungry. Let's chat while eating."

Chen Zhengying said: "Yes, yes, let's sit down and chat while eating."

Second Uncle Chen Zhengzhou is not a fastidious person, he has already sat down and started to move his chopsticks without speaking.

After sitting down, Chen Shaoqi poured wine for everyone.

Yang Yuqian said: "Mr. Qin, thank you for your martial arts experience. If it weren't for your martial arts comprehension, I would have to wait for a while to achieve great success in Taijiquan."

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Agan, you are a true martial arts genius. My self-cultivation insights are just icing on the cake for you. They are really nothing."

Yang Yuqian ate two chopsticks dishes, and asked: "Mr. Qin, you are the guest minister of Prince Duan's mansion and the teacher of Yongning Gege. It is said that there are seven masters under Yongning Gege's command. I have only met six of them, and there is one we have not seen." Inquire about any news. I don't know if Mr. Qin knows, but who is the seventh master?"

Chen Zhengying and the others all looked at Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong said: "It's not convenient for me to say his identity now. Agan, as long as you are strong enough, it doesn't matter who your opponent is? I hope you remember that the result of tomorrow's contest is important, but it is more important than the process." Important. Yongning Gege's subordinates are all first-class masters. The experience of fighting in martial arts is more precious than money and wealth."

"Every time you defeat a master, your mind will definitely be greatly improved. If you can really defeat all the masters under Yongning Gege, you can gather the general trend and have the capital to gain a foothold in the martial arts world. At that time, maybe You, Yang Yuqian, can still win the title of 'Yang Wudi'."

Yang Wudi?
What a domineering title that is.After all, Yang Yuqian was young, and his blood boiled when he thought that if he could really win the title of "Invincible" in the future.

Chen Zhengying said: "Invincible? Martial artists in the world, who dare to say that they are invincible. Boxing is unparalleled, and the benevolent is invincible. To be invincible, not only must you reach the pinnacle of boxing, but you also need to have great prestige and virtue. A Gan is too young, He still can't bear the title of 'invincible'."

Yang Yuqian calmed down, clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Qin has won the award. Yang Yuqian is just an ignorant country boy, how can he expect to become 'Yang Wudi'?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "Agan, don't underestimate yourself. You are only in your early 20s, and you are already a master of internal boxing. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are a young master. I am optimistic about you. In the future, you will definitely be able to carry forward Taijiquan."

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The next morning.

Yang Yuqian bid farewell to Chen Zhengying, Chen Shaoqi, and Chen Zhengzhou, and walked to the competition site.

Come down to the tower.

A soldier asked: "Yang Yuqian, Mr. Yang, right?"

Yang Yuqian said neither humble nor overbearing: "It is Yang."

The soldier stepped aside and said, "Young Master Yang, please enter the tower."

Yang Yuqian nodded and walked steadily into the tower.The soldier looked at Yang Yuqian's back and thought to himself, Yang Yuqian is young, has an extraordinary bearing, and is a master.No wonder Grid attaches so much importance to him and treats him differently.

The seventh floor of the tower.

Yongning Gege took a sip of tea, feeling a little restless.But Qin Zhiyong next to her was as stable as Mount Tai, and he was holding a copy of "University" in his hand, which he read with gusto.

Yongning Gege said angrily: "Hey, Mr. Qin, the competition between Yang Yuqian and Jin Jinfeng on the first floor has begun. Are you still so calm? Don't you care about their victory or defeat? Tell me, who will win between Yang Yuqian and Jin Jinfeng? "

Without raising his head, Qin Zhiyong said in a gentle tone: "Of course Yang Yuqian will win. Doesn't Ge Ge also hope that Yang Yuqian will win?"

Yongning Gege snorted coldly: "Why would I want that boy Yang Yuqian to win? Jin Jinfeng is a master of North Korea with strong legs. He once kicked Siberian tigers and big black bears to death. He has fought dozens of decisive battles without encountering opponents. I guess Yang Yuqian must Will be kicked to death."

It's not that Jin Jinfeng has never met an opponent, he lost to Qin Zhiyong before.It's just that Yongning Gege deliberately doesn't mention this matter now.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I have experienced Jin Jinfeng's Taekwondo. His kicks are beautiful, with good strength and speed, but unfortunately his center of gravity is unstable. I dare estimate that Jin Jinfeng, a North Korean rogue, will lose to Yang Yugan's in less than five rounds." If Yang Yuqian really loses on the first floor, Gege doesn’t have a good show, wouldn’t it be a pity.”

Jin Jinfeng's boxing skills have not even reached the level of a master, how can he fight against Yang Yuqian?
Only the "drinking monk" on the sixth floor came east, which could make Yang Yuqian suffer a little.The horse-step kung fu coming to the east is unpredictable, either as stable as Mount Tai, or as light as a fluttering catkin, making it hard to guard against.

When Qin Zhiyong first arrived in the capital, he was reluctant to win Xiang Donglai.Of course, now Qin Zhiyong's boxing attainments and physical fitness can completely crush Xiang Donglai.

Yongning Gege was caught by Qin Zhiyong's words, and he snorted coldly.

At this time, a court lady came upstairs to report: "Gege, Yang Yuqian has won and broke through the first floor."

Yongning Gege asked: "How many rounds did Yang Yuqian and Jin Jinfeng fight?"

The maid said: "Three rounds."

Yongning Gege glanced at Qin Zhiyong, and was hit by his words again.It really was less than five rounds.

Yongning Gege said angrily: "This guy Jin Jinfeng usually talks about how powerful he is, but he didn't expect to be defeated by that kid Yang Yuqian in three rounds. What a waste. Let's explore again. Tell me the result of Yang Yuqian on the second floor as soon as possible."

The court lady respectfully said: "Yes, Gege."

The conversation between Yongning Gege and the maid did not affect Qin Zhiyong's reading.

Qin Zhiyong's concentration has improved.He is one step closer to the realm of Confucian "fixation".

(End of this chapter)