Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 31
How dare the guards disobey Prince Duan's order?Back home, he naturally didn't dare, but followed from a distance, continuing to "protect" Qin Zhiyong.

Walking on the street, Qin Zhiyong felt that the people around him, no matter men, women, old or young, had a sense of decadence, as if their spirits had been suppressed.Of course, there are also arrogant and domineering people, but they are all bannermen.

In the Qing Dynasty, unlike the Han and Tang Dynasties, people were full of vigor and self-confidence.To be honest, Qin Zhiyong didn't like the Qing Dynasty.The scholars here are not real scholars.They study not for self-cultivation, self-improvement, or for the country and the people, but to become high-level slaves.

A high-ranking slave has privileges and status, but his personality is not independent, and he still has to cater to his master's wishes.No matter how advanced a slave is, it is still a slave.It's a very sad thing.

However, this is the case in great times.Qin Zhiyong cannot change the social status quo.The only thing he can change is himself.

It is said that the great Confucians of the previous era had profound knowledge, pure thoughts, profound wisdom, sincerity and harmony with heaven.Know the past, know the future, and see through the fate of people.Compared with those so-called physiognomy masters, they are more powerful.

It sounds mysterious, like a myth.

But as Qin Zhiyong's spiritual realm gradually deepened and he understood more and more truths, he knew that this was not a myth, but a law, or "Tao".

It's like a person who is addicted to gambling. Even if he has good gambling skills and has won a lot of money recently, Qin Zhiyong can conclude that he will definitely end up penniless and miserable in the future.Unless, he no longer gambles and becomes an upright person in order to change his fate.

Was the Qing Dynasty a feudal society?In fact, in Qin Zhiyong's view, it was a half-slave and half-feudal society, a retrogression of civilization.The emperor of the Qing Dynasty should not be called the emperor, but the chief of the tribe.However, the territory and population of this tribe are very large.That's all.

Qin Zhiyong was wandering in the street, stop and go, if he smelled a fragrant stall, he would sit down and taste the delicacies from the stall.

The guard observed Qin Zhiyong from a distance, and was relieved to see that he really showed no sign of escaping.

Qin Zhiyong's boxing skills are so strong that if he wants to escape, the guards can't stop him.

When he reached a medical center, Qin Zhiyong stopped, hesitated, and walked in.

The guard wondered, what did Qin Zhiyong do in the hospital?Grab medicine?However, Qin Zhiyong's face was rosy and full of energy, he didn't look like he was sick.

Qin Zhiyong entered the medical hall for a full two hours.The guards waited impatiently outside before he came out.

As soon as Qin Zhiyong left, the guard rushed into the medical hall and asked the doctor sitting in the hall, "What did that Taoist priest do in the medical hall just now?"

Fearing that the doctor would lie, the guard took out the badge of Duan Wangfu and waved it in front of him.

Seeing that it was someone from Prince Duan's residence, the doctor immediately and respectfully informed the guards about Qin Zhiyong's entry into the medical center.

After hearing this, the guard felt a little unbelievable, and asked, "You mean, the Taoist priest asked you to learn medicine?"

The doctor said: "I dare not tell a lie."

The guard nodded, turned around and left the hospital.

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Qin Zhiyong returned to Duanwang Mansion, lit the lamp to read a book, and when it was time to go to bed, he took out his pen and ink to write a letter to Chenjiagou to report his safety.Tell Chen Zhengying and Yang Yuqian that they have arrived in the capital safely.

The guard was in the study, reporting Qin Zhiyong's actions this afternoon to King Duan.

After hearing the guard's report, King Duan was also surprised: "You mean, that little Taoist priest Qin Zhiyong went to the medical center to learn medical skills? His Tai Chi has already entered the room. Why don't you go to learn medical skills instead of honing your boxing skills?"

The guard said: "The slave is also strange. Could it be that Taoists are all studious? Master, Qin Zhiyong doesn't look like he is going to run away. Do you want to continue to monitor him tomorrow?"

King Duan thought for a while, waved his hand, and said, "No need. Since Qin Zhiyong has something to do with Chen Zhengying, then I am not afraid of him running away. If he dares to run away, I will attack Chenjiagou. Hmph, learning medicine ?In a few days, this king will compete with Qin Zhiyong in martial arts again. If his martial arts and boxing skills have not improved a bit, he can't stop this king's punches and kicks, and he is beaten to death, don't blame this king for his heavy punches. It's the little Taoist who is seeking his own death. "

King Duan and the guards didn't know that what Qin Zhiyong pursued in his practice was not force, but knowledge and wisdom.Qin Zhiyong practiced boxing for the purpose of protecting himself in times of crisis.

From Qin Zhiyong's point of view, practicing boxing and kicking is only part of self-cultivation.

Cui Tianba's use of poison touched Qin Zhiyong a lot.

There are tens of thousands of poisons in the world, and any kind of poison may kill people.Poison is far more terrifying than boxing.

A real poison master may be powerless, but he can prepare poison to kill hundreds of martial arts masters.

In order to prevent problems before they happen, Qin Zhiyong decided to study medicine.

Since ancient times, poison and medicine have been inseparable, harming others and saving others, in one thought.Poison, used in the right place, can also be a life-saving panacea.Misuse of panacea can also harm others and oneself.

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Noon today.

Qin Zhiyong played Tai Chi in the room, stretching his muscles and bones, and moving his blood.The flow of qi and blood made Qin Zhiyong feel warm all over, as if soaking in a hot spring.

Keeping the mind calm and cooperating with the movements is the best way to strengthen the body and increase physical fitness.Qin Zhiyong's physical fitness has not reached its limit, but is still growing.It is estimated that in two or three months, his physical fitness will surpass that of Prince Duan.

The food in Duanwangfu is diverse and nutritious.By eating well, Qin Zhiyong's physical strength will naturally increase.

If an ordinary person eats too well, accumulates too much nutrition, and cannot digest it, he will grow into a fat man in a short time.But Qin Zhiyong would not.His digestion ability is several times stronger than that of ordinary people.He reads and thinks every day, cultivates his body and practices boxing, which needs to consume a lot of nutrition and energy.

Even the diet in the palace can barely guarantee Qin Zhiyong's body consumption.

Practicing boxing consumes less energy and nutrients.Especially in cultivating the mind and concentrating on thinking about problems, the nutrients and energy consumed are the bulk.In Chenjiagou, the food was not abundant, so Qin Zhiyong didn't dare to practice boxing desperately and focus too much on thinking.He was restraining himself at that time, fearing that his second uncle Chen Zhengzhou would be poor.

Bang bang bang.

There was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Qin, my master is here to invite you." It was the butler's voice.

Qin Zhiyong withdrew his fist, stood up straight, let out a foul breath, and said, "Butler, wait a moment. I'll change clothes and go with you to see the prince."

After a while, Qin Zhiyong opened the door wearing a brand new Taoist robe and walked out.

The housekeeper brought Qin Zhiyong to the back garden of the palace.

Duan Wang is practicing boxing.

"Qin Zhiyong, come, let me do a few tricks with this king." Duan Wang said, "You have been going to the clinic every day for the past few days, but you haven't seen how you practice boxing."

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Recently, I seem to be interested in medical skills, so I sought out an old doctor in a medical clinic as a teacher. I hope I can gain something. My lord, please give me advice."

In the past two days, King Duan felt that his boxing skills had improved again, so he asked Qin Zhiyong to learn martial arts.

"it is good."

King Duan was not polite, and directly attacked Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong had a calm demeanor, carefully observing Duan Wang's fists and kicks.

With the improvement of mood and the deepening of understanding of boxing kung fu, Qin Zhiyong discovered that no matter what action a person makes, the body will give a corresponding reaction in advance.

Just like when the feet are out, the shoulders will tilt first before the feet are out.As long as you stare at the other person's shoulder, you can achieve the effect of "prophet".

The upper body does not move, the shoulders do not tilt, can you step out?
of course can.

But in that case, the strength and speed of the kick will be greatly reduced, and it may not be able to kick the enemy.

The purpose of fighting is to knock down the opponent.The strength, speed, and accuracy of punches and kicks must be brought into full play in order to receive good results.

There are rules to follow in everything.

It is said in "University" that things have their origins and ends, and things have their beginnings and ends. Knowing the sequence is the shortest way.

In the process of exploring and seeking the Tao, it is very important to summarize the laws.

Every formula and every theorem in mathematics, physics, chemistry and other natural subjects is a summarized law.In fighting, there are also rules to follow.As long as it is summed up, mastered and applied, you can be invincible.

Qin Zhiyong has been able to straighten his heart and be sincere.He has a pure heart and is good at summarizing rules. He learns everything very quickly.After learning medical skills for a few days, he basically read all the medical books collected by the old Chinese doctors in the medical center.The rest is how to gain experience and hone your skills.

Duan Wang's boxing skills are improving, and Qin Zhiyong's boxing skills are also improving.Boxing, like a chef's sword skill, is easy to learn but hard to master, and it is endless.

Qin Zhiyong's movements were more supple and smooth than before, and he deflected Duan Wang's fist and foot attacks with ease.

After fighting Qin Zhiyong for more than 60 moves, King Duan suddenly stopped.

Qin Zhiyong took a few steps back and stood up straight, looking extremely upright.

"My lord, your boxing skills are stronger than before. Congratulations." Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists and said sincerely.

Duan Wang snorted coldly: "My martial arts has improved, but I still can't defeat you. What's there to be happy about? What's there to celebrate?"

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "My lord is practicing martial arts and boxing just to defeat Qin?"

Duan Wang was taken aback.I practice martial arts by myself because I like it.Defeating opponents one by one is nothing more than proving that you are stronger than anyone else.

As for the true meaning of practicing martial arts, Duan Wang really didn't think about it.

Qin Zhiyong said: "My lord, I will take my leave first."

Duan Wang said: "Slow down."

Qin Zhiyong asked: "What other orders does the lord have?"

Duan Wang said: "It's already noon, stay and have lunch with me."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Then Qin will be disrespectful. Thank you, my lord, for the lunch."

months later.

Qin Zhiyong's physical fitness and boxing skills have surpassed Duan Wang.But in front of King Duan, he can only compete with King Duan at most, and he is still at a disadvantage.

Hiding clumsiness is the way of survival.

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Chenjiagou.

For some reason, Chen Zhengying hadn't received Qin Zhiyong's letter yet.

Chen Zhengying and the others felt a little anxious.

Chen Zhengying, Yang Yuqian, Chen Shaoqi, and Chen Zhengzhou planned to go to the capital.Investigate Qin Zhiyong's situation. After all, Qin Zhiyong stood up for Chenjiagou and followed Cui Tianba and the others to Duanwang Mansion in the capital.If Qin Zhiyong had any misfortune, Chen Zhengying and the others would have trouble sleeping and eating.

(End of this chapter)