Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 42
When Qin Zhiyong returned to Prince Duan's mansion, King Duan found him and asked, "Did Yang Yuqian beat the six masters? And even drew with you?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "My lord is so well informed. I found out the result so quickly. Yes, Yang Yuqian did beat the six masters under Yongning Gege."

King Duan stared at Qin Zhiyong, and snorted coldly: "Of the six masters under Yongning's command, only the wine and meat monk who came to the east can catch the eyes of this king. The other five are nothing more than that. If Yang Yuqian competes with them, this king Not at the scene. It may be possible for Yang Yuqian to win, but I don't believe that he can draw with you, Qin Zhiyong."

King Duan often competed with Qin Zhiyong in martial arts, and he was reluctant to "win".Could it be that Yang Yugan's martial arts of that brat can be on par with him?

Chen Zhengying's martial arts is no longer an opponent of Duan Wang.But Duan Wang has not yet come out of the shadow of losing to Chen Zhengying a few years ago.He rejected Taijiquan in his heart, and he wanted to prove that only his own boxing skills are the strongest.

Among the Tai Chi masters, not only is there Qin Zhiyong, but now there is Yang Yuqian who is stronger than Chen Zhengying.King Duan couldn't accept it.

Qin Zhiyong said: "My lord, it is an undeniable fact that Yang Yuqian's boxing practice has reached the level of a master. After this martial arts competition, Yang Yuqian has gathered momentum and gained fame. He wants to open a martial arts gym in the capital, but he may not be able to do so." People can stop it. Unless, the prince does not use the rules of the martial arts world, and directly uses his power to drive Yang Yuqian out of the capital."

King Duan certainly understood Qin Zhiyong's words.

Stimulate the law.

Let yourself not use power to deal with Yang Yuqian.

However, Duan Wang is a martial arts fanatic, superstitious about his boxing and martial arts, and has no intention of using his power to make things difficult for Yang Yuqian.

King Duan snorted coldly, and said: "Qin Zhiyong, don't worry, as a warrior, I don't even bother to use my power to deal with Yang Yuqian. Just wait and see, I will definitely defeat Yang Yuqian and let him be defeated. At that time, this king will fall Let's see, Yang Yuqian has no face to open a martial arts gym in the capital, and what qualifications does he have to make a living in the martial arts world. He is only worthy of returning to the countryside to farm."

Qin Zhiyong also knows Tai Chi.It may be because the two parties are familiar with each other, or it may be that Qin Zhiyong was too indifferent, a little aloof from the world.Subconsciously, Duan Wang never thought of making trouble for Qin Zhiyong.

It's actually very boring to compete with someone who has nothing to do with the world to win or lose.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "I'm looking forward to the contest between the prince and Yang Yuqian."

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When he came to the capital, Qin Zhiyong felt that his mental thoughts were a little scattered. Although his state of mind was improving, he was not as diligent and pure as before.

Dealing with powerful people is actually very tiring.Every time you say a word, every time you do something, you have to think twice, if it is unreasonable, you will offend people.And he offended others without knowing it himself.

Qin Zhiyong has always wanted to apply the Confucian code of conduct for self-cultivation and self-cultivation in his life.Let your words and deeds conform to "Confucianism".But it is too difficult.No one can keep their spiritual thoughts in a state of sincerity all the time.If one day, Qin Zhiyong did it, then he would be a saint.

Qin Zhiyong planned to retreat for a period of time to concentrate on his studies and cultivate his mind.Of course, his retreat is not like the gods in myths and legends, who can not eat or drink.He retreated and still had to eat and sleep on time, just not to be disturbed so that his mind could be more focused.

When you are focused, time seems to go by very fast.If you focus to a certain extent, you can be so focused that you can't even perceive the passage of time.

During the period when Qin Zhiyong was studying in seclusion, Yang Yuqian's achievements were widely circulated in the martial arts circle in the capital.With fame, it is not Yang Yuqian who comes to visit others, but others who visit him.Anyone who has fought with Yang Yuqian will be impressed by his boxing skills and self-cultivation.

In addition, Yang Yuqian is Yongning Gege's personal bodyguard, and there are many people who praise him.Gradually, Yang Yugan became known as "Yang Wudi".

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Snapped.

Duan Wang slapped the table hard, and the teapot and bowl were knocked over and fell to the ground.The butler and several servants stood by, not daring to vent their breath.King Duan was angry, and they didn't dare to clean up the broken teapots and bowls on the ground.

"Hmph. With my martial arts, I don't even claim to be invincible in the capital. He, Yang Yu, is a brat. When he first arrived in the capital, he dared to be called Yang Invincible. He is so defiant." Duan Wang said angrily.

He didn't expect to compete with Yang Yuqian so soon.But it would be impossible not to find Yang Yuqian now.In the martial arts world in the capital, who doesn't know that King Duan is a grand master?If he didn't make his own voice at this time, the entire martial arts circle in the capital would think that he was afraid of Yang Yuqian.

At that time, Yang Yuqian may really become a veritable "Yang Wudi".

King Duan said to the housekeeper, "Send Yang Yuqian a challenge. This king wants to fight him to the death."

The steward said, "My lord, two days later, Yang Yuqian and Dong Hancheng will have a decisive battle."

Dong Hancheng, the master of Baguazhang.

Ordinary people have never heard of his name, but Duan Wang knows such a person very well.

It is said that Baguazhang was created by Dong Hancheng.It is definitely a remarkable achievement to be able to create an internal boxing technique.

It's a pity that Duan Wang hasn't competed with Dong Hancheng yet.He didn't know Dong Hancheng's secret identity, let alone Dong Hancheng's organization was planning to assassinate the emperor.

Duan Wang said: "He has already agreed to a martial arts competition with Dong Hancheng? That's ok. Yang Yuqian hasn't stopped since he arrived in the capital. If he loses to Dong Hancheng, then the king doesn't have to fight anymore, and he will be disheartened. Get out of the capital. Yang Yuqian and Dong Hancheng's martial arts competition, this king wants to watch the battle in person."

King Duan wanted to see if Yang Yuqian's martial arts were as powerful as the rumors said.If Yang Yuqian loses, it will prove that Taijiquan is not good, and then King Duan can directly challenge Dong Hancheng.

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Qin Zhiyong did not give up the cultivation of "Basic Internal Strength".Every night before going to bed, meditate and adjust your breath.

Hard work pays off.

Just last night, Qin Zhiyong finally practiced his first inner strength.

As a master of martial arts, all the eight meridians in his body have been opened up. In addition, Qin Zhiyong has an extraordinary temperament and a docile personality.

It is common sense that one cannot develop inner strength when one is old.But there are no absolutes.Under heaven, there is always a chance of survival.It depends on whether you can catch it.Qin Zhiyong's hard work finally paid off.However, there is still a long, long way to go to condense the inner strength into true energy.

Qin Zhiyong had only taken the first step in the cultivation of internal strength.

Inner strength and qi and blood are two different energies, both of which have the effect of nourishing the body and strengthening the body.Which kind of energy is stronger and more useful, Qin Zhiyong still doesn't know.

According to Qin Zhiyong's estimate, whether it is cultivating inner strength and true energy, or tempering blood, in the end, all will lead to the same result.

But for now, the inner strength is more mysterious.Due to the mind, the inner strength can reach any part of the body, repairing injuries and relieving fatigue, all of which have miraculous effects.After the inner strength is strengthened, it is no longer a myth to condense it into true energy, walk on waves, fetch objects from the air, and strike sword energy with palm strength.

Character determines destiny, mentality determines life.

Qin Zhiyong first thought of using internal energy, not to fight and kill the enemy, but to use it in medical skills to improve the effect of health preservation.

Qin Zhiyong secretly said: "It is recorded in the Tao Te Ching that concentrating one's energy to make one soft can make a baby almost. To be a person and do things, to cultivate one's mind and strengthen one's body, one must be submissive. When the body and mind are both soft to the extreme, they can achieve the effect of prolonging life."

The baby's body is healthy and soft, but the old man's muscles and bones are stiff.These are real existences in reality, which cannot be unbelieved.

Where is the Tao?

Tao is in life.

Qin Zhiyong originally planned to continue his studies, studying inner strength and boxing, but the housekeeper knocked on the door.

Qin Zhiyong opened the door.

The housekeeper said: "Mr. Qin, today is the day when Yang Yuqian and Dong Hancheng will compete in martial arts. The prince asked the servants to inform you and let you watch the battle together."

Yang Yuqian is really busy.Fighting twice in three days.He still ran into Dong Hancheng after all.One of them is a master of Taiji, and the other is a master of Baguazhang. This martial arts competition must be a wonderful duel.

The last time he prevented Dong Hancheng from assassinating, Qin Zhiyong became interested in Baguazhang.Qin Zhiyong must go and see their martial arts competition this time.

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The location of the competition is in the palace.

Qin Zhiyong, Duan Wang, Rong Wang, Yongning Gege, Chen Zhengying, the heads of the major martial arts halls, as well as many dignitaries and famous people in the martial arts circle all came.

Among them, many people hoped that Yang Yuqian would lose once.Recently, Yang Yugan's limelight is really too strong.Yang Yuqian's martial arts gym has not yet opened, and all the masters feel a lot of pressure.They admire Yang Yuqian's martial arts and character, but it involves their own interests.They still hope that Yang Yuqian will lose the contest.

Yang Yuqian and Dong Hancheng were already standing in the center of the arena.

suddenly.

A sharp voice came: "The emperor is here."

The emperor is here!

Dong Hancheng instinctively took half a step forward, staring at the emperor with killing intent in his eyes.He hasn't given up on assassinating the emperor yet.

Qin Zhiyong looked at Dong Hancheng with peaceful eyes, and shook his head slightly at him, implying that he should not act rashly.

(End of this chapter)