Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 46
It may be that Qin Zhiyong was about to leave the capital, and Yongning Gege was a little distracted when he was listening to the lecture.

The last lecture was no different from the previous ones.Qin Zhiyong said whatever he wanted to say.

After talking with the emperor, Qin Zhiyong realized that the prejudice in people's hearts is deeply rooted and difficult to eliminate.It is almost impossible to get along with each other on an equal footing.

Even if you want to get along with anyone on an equal footing, you need the consent of others.

Moreover, Qin Zhiyong's state of mind has not been cultivated to the state of eliminating all prejudices in his heart.When talking and communicating with the emperor, Duan Wang, Yongning Gege and others, Qin Zhiyong had reservations and could not treat others with sincerity.

But when facing Chen Zhengying and the others, Qin Zhiyong treated each other sincerely.Not only taught the Confucian mind-cultivation experience, but also gave Chen Zhengying the "Basic Internal Strength" to read.

Chen Zhengying was also good to Qin Zhiyong, and taught him the essence of Taijiquan and the secret method of winding silk strength.Both are mutually beneficial.

When giving lectures to Yongning Gege, Qin Zhiyong talked most about the theory of "benevolent government and loving the people".He explained "The Analects of Confucius" quite thoroughly, and Yongning Gege could even memorize the contents of the book.

However, Qin Zhiyong did not mention the methods of self-cultivation and the experience of cultivating the mind and strengthening the body in "The Great Learning".

Self-cultivation, family harmony, state governance, and world peace.

Self-cultivation is fundamental.

If the heart is not correct and the body is not strong, it is a sick man.It is impossible for a sick man to prosper his family and rule the country for an official.

How can we sweep the world without sweeping a house?
Those who can govern the country and the world must have great perseverance, great courage, a big heart, and a healthy mind and body.

When Qin Zhiyong entered the palace, he saw the legendary "Golden Palace".In fact, the name of Jinluandian is not Jinluandian, but "Taihedian".

The word "和" is used very well and wonderfully.

Home and everything are prosperous.

If a country wants to prosper, it also needs peace and harmony.

The great sage who named the Hall of Supreme Harmony still has some real skills, but unfortunately, his wish has not been realized.Up and down the Qing Dynasty, there is no harmony.Even the emperor was wary of the Han people and was prejudiced against the Han people, so the other bannermen can be imagined.

Millions of banner people rule over 200 million Han people. The country has no peaceful atmosphere and can continue to rule for more than [-] years.

Have to say that this is a miracle.

Qin Zhiyong did not teach the method of self-cultivation, and Yongning Gege studied other Confucian theories, but it was like a castle in the air.Of course, if Yongning Gege is wise and likes Confucianism, he may also find a way to cultivate himself in "The Great Learning".However, this requires a great opportunity.

It was a coincidence that Qin Zhiyong fell in love with Confucianism.

Back in the desert, his mindset changed.When I read the chapter "Great Learning", my heart was blessed, my brain seemed to be enlightened, and I grasped the essence of Confucianism at once.Those who want to cultivate their body must first correct their minds.

Qin Zhiyong finished the last lesson to Yongning Gege, and said, "Gege, I wonder how much you have learned?"

Yongning Gege blushed, she had been distracted and didn't listen to much content at all.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "The lecture is over. It's time for Qin to leave. Take care."

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When Qin Zhiyong left the capital, Yang Yuqian, Chen Zhengying, Chen Shaoqi, and other leaders in the martial arts circle all came to see him off.Qin Zhiyong could guess that Yongning Gege must have informed them that they were going to leave.

After all, Qin Zhiyong is the number one expert in the capital, and since he doesn't open a martial arts gym, he won't compete with other martial arts gyms for food.

Without conflicts of interest, there will naturally be no conflicts.

Of course they were willing to send Qin Zhiyong off.

Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists and said, "Thank you all for coming to see Qin off. Qin is really flattered."

Yang Yuqian said: "Mr. Qin, you left too suddenly. My Tai Chi martial arts hall will recruit disciples in two days. I originally planned to let you come to support me."

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Agan, with your martial arts cultivation, it is more than enough to open a gymnasium and recruit students. Even if I don't come to support you, you can still carry forward Taijiquan. Work hard, and I am optimistic about you."

Walking in front of Chen Zhengying, Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists, bowed, and solemnly bowed as a disciple: "Senior, Qin Zhiyong is really grateful for learning Taijiquan. If there is a destiny, I will definitely go back to Chenjiagou in the future. "

Chen Zhengying said: "Qin Zhiyong, you are still young, but your martial arts cultivation has surpassed me and Agan. I really don't know how strong you will be in the future? And what kind of realm can you practice Taijiquan?" ?”

Life-long learning.

For any knowledge, there is only a higher realm, not the highest realm.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I also really want to know how far I can go on the road of seeking the Tao. Senior, Ah Gan, and all the heads of the pavilion, Qin is leaving."

Everyone clasped their fists together and said, "Mr. Qin, take care."

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Qin Zhiyong saw Dong Hancheng standing by the side of the road less than three miles away from the capital.

No wonder I didn't see Dong Hancheng in the crowd just now. It turned out that he didn't come to see him off, but came to the front.

Dong Hancheng said slightly respectfully: "I have seen Mr. Qin."

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Master Dong, you are waiting for me here, why?"

Dong Hancheng said: "Mr. Qin, you have left the capital, why not come and be our counselor."

Qin Zhiyong shook his head and said, "Master Dong, you haven't given up yet. I've already said that I won't join your organization."

Up to now, Dong Hancheng still wants to pull Qin Zhiyong into his gang.

"Mr. Qin, I wonder if you can answer the doubts in my heart?" Dong Hancheng asked.

Qin Zhiyong said: "You can ask. However, I may not be able to answer you. Because my knowledge is really limited. There are too many things I don't know."

Dong Hancheng said: "How can we overthrow the imperial court?"

Qin Zhiyong was silent for a while, and said: "Master Dong, you haven't given up yet. This kind of perseverance is worthy of admiration. The imperial court can still maintain its operation, and its ability to control the local area is not weak."

"When the officials are corrupt, deceive the superiors and deceive the subordinates, the people are in dire straits, and the emperor's decree cannot come out of the capital. At that time, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties will perish. However, when that time really comes, many, many people will die."

"Now the general trend is not with you, but with the court. If you want to overthrow the court and let the Han people take power, it is almost impossible. Scholars don't listen to you, scholars don't listen to you, businessmen don't listen to you, because they have vested interests Interested people. The people are illiterate, and they can live on for the time being. It makes no difference to them who is in charge of the world. Of course, they will not listen to you. Master Dong, in life and things, you must follow the trend. If you really don’t want to Give up, then continue to lie dormant, develop secretly, accumulate strength, and wait for the opportunity."

Dong Hancheng said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for letting me know."

Qin Zhiyong said: "I also hope that the era when the Han people are in power will come sooner. Banner people will only take care of their own interests and ignore the life and death of the Han people. The current imperial court will never be able to seek benefits for the Chinese people."

When every order issued by the person in power of the imperial court is at odds with the interests of the vast majority of the people, the imperial court heralds its demise.It's just that this day comes sooner or later.

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(Enter "Ip Man". I hope you like it.)
Republic of China.

There is a Foshan restaurant in Foshan, Guangdong.

The owner of the restaurant is Wu Chi Lin.

Foshan is the hometown of martial arts, there are many martial arts halls, and the owners of the martial arts halls like to eat and drink tea in Foshan restaurants.

After all, "Foshan Restaurant" is the best restaurant in Foshan. It is a matter of face to eat and drink tea here.

No matter what age, people in the martial arts world are very concerned about face.

Not to mention the head of the pavilion, they are all dignified people, and they value their face and reputation more than their own lives.

For them, to live is to live with a face.If you lose your face, your job will be ruined. It is impossible to continue to make a living in the martial arts world.

People in the martial arts world seem to be beautiful, but they are actually under more pressure than anyone else.

Unless he is like the successor of Wing Chun "Ip Man", he is a child of a rich family, has no worries about food and clothing, and regards boxing as a hobby.That's another matter.Can live quietly and easily.

Wu Chilin came to the restaurant's kitchen, and said to a young man in white: "Chef Qin, cook three meat and three vegetables, and show your best skills. I will send the food to Brother Wen later."

The young man in white was none other than Qin Zhiyong.

It has been more than a month since Qin Zhiyong came to Foshan.With Qin Zhiyong's martial arts skills, opening a martial arts gym is a breeze.However, there are many martial arts schools in Foshan, and the competition is fierce.The management of each martial arts gym is relatively difficult, and the life of the gym owners seems to be beautiful, but in fact they live a tight life.

Qin Zhiyong is knowledgeable, has cooking skills, has medical skills, and has many means of making a living.There is absolutely no need to compete with various martial arts schools for jobs.

What's more, Qin Zhiyong has always regarded himself as a Confucian disciple, not a pure warrior.He has no interest in opening a martial arts gym.Also don't use martial arts as a way to make money
At that time, Qin Zhiyong saw that Foshan Restaurant was looking for a chef, so he applied for the job.

Of course Qin Zhiyong's cooking skills are not as good as Diao Buyu's.The knife skill has not reached the realm of Paodingjieniu.But his knife skills are already at the level of perfection for others.

Qin Zhiyong showed off his culinary and knife skills, and was immediately invited by Wu Chilin to be the chef in the restaurant.

Qin Zhiyong had the final say in the entire kitchen.

Qin Zhiyong knew that Wu Chilin's intention was nothing more than to please Ye Wen and to learn Wing Chun.

"Don't say it's three meat and three vegetables, even if you cook a few more dishes, there's no problem." Qin Zhiyong said, "It's just that Master Ye doesn't want to teach boxing, so you can send the best meals to his house every day. It won't help. .Maybe, boss, you should change your strategy and seek punches."

Qin Zhiyong was chopping vegetables while talking.

The kitchen knife cuts on the chopping board, making a very rhythmic sound, just like music.

Every time he saw Qin Zhiyong using a kitchen knife, Wu Chilin would be amazed that his knife skill was as good as a god.

Wu Zhilin said: "Chef Qin, you have nothing to say about your culinary skills. But you don't know martial arts or boxing after all. You don't understand things in the world of martial arts. I asked brother to learn boxing from a teacher." , don’t worry about it. I’m sure I can handle it myself.”

When he arrived in Foshan, Qin Zhiyong never showed his martial arts.Even if you want to practice boxing, you will practice behind closed doors in your room at night.Therefore, no one knew that he was a boxing master.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Then you can bring food to Master Ye and see if he will teach you Wing Chun."

　Ask for tickets, ask for collections.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)