Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 208 National teacher, the master behind the scenes?
Qin Zhiyong's speed reached four seconds per [-] meters.Of course, his limit speed can be doubled, but that can't last long, and his body can't bear it.

His speed complements the environment on the side of the road, making him invisible.Passers-by only felt a figure swaying and passed by, but when they turned around, they saw nothing, as if they had seen a ghost.

Qin Zhiyong traveled all night and rushed back to the Haisha faction.

The main altar of the Haisha faction was empty and extremely quiet.

Qin Zhiyong frowned: "The people in the imperial court are so ruthless that they even took children, women and children away."

Changing into a white Confucian shirt, Qin Zhiyong came to the gate of the county government office.

"who?"

The two yamen servants at the door drew their knives and shouted loudly.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I am Qin Zhiyong. The court is not looking for me. I am here."

The two yamen servants were startled, Qin Zhiyong took the initiative to send him to his door, did he throw himself into a trap, or did he have nothing to fear?
Without the need for two yamen servants to report, Dongfang Bai and Ah San led the officers and soldiers out of the yamen.

Fang Dongbai was tall and thin, with piercing eyes. He glanced at Qin Zhiyong, and said contemptuously, "Boy, you are Qin Zhiyong? I heard that you are a peerless expert, but now it seems that your reputation is nothing more than vain."

Qin Zhiyong comprehended the new method of health preservation, his life span increased by several years, and his appearance became a few years younger.Just looking at his appearance, Qin Zhiyong is a young man in his early 20s.

In the rivers and lakes, although age cannot represent everything, it can represent many things.Experience, eyesight, experience, profound internal strength and superb martial arts all take time to hone.

The young guy, if you want to save face, call him a young man, if you don't give face, he is just a brat.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Your Excellency is right, Qin is just a late student, and that false reputation is touted for face. If you have any business, you can come to Qin, and you don't need to arrest people from the Haisha faction I hope the adults will let them go."

Fang Dongbai sneered and said: "Boy, I heard that you have the formula for making salt? Hand it over, and we may leave your whole body. As for letting you go, it's impossible. The Haisha faction sells illegal salt, which is a heinous crime. When punished."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Your Excellency is so arrogant, isn't he afraid of ending badly? Although you have high martial arts skills and profound swordsmanship, it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."

Qin Zhiyong walked towards Dongfang Bai and Ah San step by step.

Fang Dongbai, Ah San, as well as the surrounding officers, soldiers and yamen servants, wanted to draw their swords to stop Qin Zhiyong.However, they were horrified to find that their hands and feet could not be controlled, and they could not move.

Qin Zhiyong used the power of his mind to interfere with their consciousness, so that their brains could not effectively control their bodies.This kind of ability is very unreal, but in practical terms, Qin Zhiyong's brain is active enough, and his mental power forms brain waves. Although he can't drive things away, it is easy to interfere and hypnotize others.

Fang Dongbai stared at Qin Zhiyong, the sword in his hand could not bring the slightest sense of security.

In the eyes of Fang Dongbai and Ah San, Qin Zhiyong's methods are no longer martial arts, but equivalent to fairy arts and demon methods.

Fang Dongbai said fearfully, "Who the hell are you?"

Qin Zhiyong walked up to Fang Dongbai and said, "I am Qin Zhiyong."

"Who is Qin Zhiyong? Why do you have the same skills as the national teacher?" Fang Dongbai asked.

Qin Zhiyong smiled slightly: "Qin Zhiyong is me, and I am Qin Zhiyong. National teacher? Are you talking about the real master in the court? My lord, don't be too arrogant. It's easy for Qin to clean you up. Now, I am qualified to fight with you." Sir, let’s talk about releasing people.”

With a change of mind, Qin Zhiyong stopped using his spiritual power.

Fang Dongbai and the others were able to control their hands and feet again.In less than ten breaths, they were drenched in cold sweat, and everyone looked at Qin Zhiyong with fear.

It is not the work of sages to instill fear in people.Confucian disciples should uphold justice, benefit the people, and open up wisdom for the people.However, Fang Dongbai and the others used their power to bully others, and if they did not show their strength, they would not sit down and talk about things if they were given a little bit of power.

Fang Dongbai respectfully said: "Mr. Qin please come to the room. Everything is easy to discuss."

Qin Zhiyong nodded and said, "It would be fine if you had this attitude from the beginning."

………………

The county magistrate, county magistrate, Zhu Bo, Fang Dongbai, and Ah San all treated Qin Zhiyong like a master and did not dare to neglect him in the slightest.

Qin Zhiyong took a sip of tea and said, "Ah Da? Ah San? So you are from Ruyang Palace. I heard that Ruyang King likes to recruit martial arts masters. No wonder you two are so powerful in martial arts."

Fang Dongbai quickly said: "Mr. Qin, don't make fun of us. How can our three-legged cat skills compare with Mr. Qin's?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "I didn't make fun of you. You are indeed the first-class masters in the arena. Release the people from the Haisha faction and Mr. Liu Bowen. I have the salt-making formula you want. Are you committing a capital crime? , It’s not just a matter of your words.”

Fang Dongbai hesitated for a moment, and said, "But the prince..."

Qin Zhiyong said: "If you are difficult to explain, Qin will go with you and go to Dadu to explain to King Ruyang in person."

Ah San said: "If Mr. Qin is willing to go back to Dadu with us, there will be no problem in letting him go."

Fang Dongbai and Ah San were afraid of Qin Zhiyong, and Qin Zhiyong didn't want to tear himself apart with them at this time.

Both sides have scruples.

Liu Bowen and Yang Xiong were released.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Everyone has suffered in the prison. The county magistrate promised to let you go, and you are fine now. You can go home."

Liu Bowen said: "Brother Qin, I knew that you would have a way to save us."

Yang Xiong said: "Mr. Qin, the tens of thousands of catties of snow salt in the warehouse of our Haisha faction have been taken away by the imperial court!"

Qin Zhiyong said: "It's just tens of thousands of catties of salt. If you lose it, you lose it. As long as people are fine."

Yang Xiong sighed, and said: "Mr. Qin is right, as long as people are fine, I shouldn't worry about those tens of thousands of catties of snow salt."

…………

The main altar of the Haisha School, in Qin Zhiyong's small courtyard.

Liu Bowen and Qin Zhiyong are playing Go.Qin Zhiyong used the "Heaven and Earth Great Harmony Formula" that Dongfang Bubai once used.Liu Bowen's chess skills are very advanced, but facing Qin Zhiyong's world harmony style, he has great pressure.

After putting down a chess piece on the chessboard, Liu Bowen asked without raising his head, "Is it really necessary to go to Dadu?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "If you don't go, you will have to go to prison, unless I kill you, directly resist the imperial court, and rescue you. Doing that is like rebellion. At that time, what we will face is the encirclement and suppression of the imperial army. Qin Zhiyong A certain person is not afraid, he can’t stay here, and he can still live well if he goes to other places and changes his identity. But these people from the Haisha faction can’t, they can’t live a fugitive life.”

Liu Bowen looked around cautiously, seeing that there was no one else, he whispered: "The Yuan Dynasty was tyrannical, and the people suffered unspeakably. Aren't we rebelling by doing what we are doing now? It's a pity that the Yuan Dynasty is not exhausted, and we want to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty. It's not the time yet. Our strength is too small. Dadu, it's not as simple as it seems on the surface. I have stayed in Dadu for a few years. At that time, I felt that there might be some high-level people in the palace. Brother Qin, you go this time Dadu, I'm alone, I'm afraid you're in danger."

Danger?Qin Zhiyong was not afraid.During the years of his practice, he encountered danger not once or twice.

Most of them may be a bit dangerous for Qin Zhiyong.But if it is said to be a dragon's pond and a tiger's lair, it would not be so.As long as you are cautious, there may not be a life-and-death crisis.

Besides, with Qin Zhiyong's ability, even if he encounters trouble, he can calmly face it.If he could meet a stronger person, Qin Zhiyong would be very happy, because he would have the opportunity to learn and communicate like a stronger person.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Are you talking about the national teacher?"

Liu Bowen looked at Qin Zhiyong in surprise, and said, "Brother Qin also knows the national teacher?"

Qin Zhiyong said: "I've heard that too. The state teacher's state of mind cultivation is at least as good as ours."

Liu Bowen nodded and said: "The national teacher is very mysterious. It is said that he is an eminent monk of Tantric Buddhism. The national teacher stays by the emperor's side all the year round, and even King Ruyang can't easily see him. Master, actually I don’t know. After all, I was just a little official in Dadu at the time, and I was not qualified to get in touch with the core secrets of the imperial court.”

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Brother Liu, I don't know when I will be back when I go to Dadu this time. In the school, you just watch. You are better than me at teaching the Four Books and Five Classics. As for martial arts, medical skills, and math skills, I will help you." I have already taught the students some basics. If they really want to learn, they can specialize in their own research. As the saying goes, the master leads the door, and the practice is up to the individual. As for me, I hide in the wild and hide in the city. I take it as Go to Dadu and live in seclusion. If there is any news, I will write to you."

Liu Bowen's eyes lit up, and he said: "Brother Qin intends to learn from Guan Yu. He is in Cao Ying and his heart is in Han. With definite information, it will be easier for me to do things. Since you have made up your mind, Brother Qin, I will I won’t persuade you anymore. When you arrive in Dadu, you should be careful.”

Qin Zhiyong said: "Brother Liu, I think it's better for you to take the time to practice a martial art. It's better to be safe. Otherwise, if you encounter danger, you won't even have the ability to protect yourself."

Liu Bowen's state of mind is high enough. If he wants to learn martial arts, he can reach the level of Zhang Cuishan and Yin Liting in just one year.But he doesn't practice.

Liu Bowen shook his head and said, "I can't distract my energy. Practicing martial arts is of no use in fighting for world hegemony and appeasing the people. What's really useful is knowledge."

Everyone has aspirations.

Liu Bowen was unwilling to learn martial arts, so Qin Zhiyong stopped persuading him.

Qin Zhiyong asked again: "By the way, Brother Liu, you have been looking for the Ming Lord. Have you found it?"

Liu Bowen had a smile on his face: "There is a candidate. If brother Qin wants to meet him, I can introduce him for you."

Qin Zhiyong shook his head and said, "Not for the time being. Let's talk about it when I come back from Dadu."

(End of this chapter)