Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 5
Thirty miles south of Longmen Inn, there is a canyon.

Qiu Moyan sat in the cave, gently wiping the long sword with a handkerchief.Her sword is the sword hidden in the sword, which is commonly known as the son-mother sword.Used for plotting, it will make the enemy hard to guard against.

Ten days ago, Qiu Moyan received a secret letter from Zhou Huaian asking her to help rescue Yang Yuxuan's children.

Qiu Moyan is a pure chivalrous woman who helps the weak by robbing the rich and helping the poor.After Zhongliang was the one who rescued this time, she agreed without hesitation.What's more, Zhou Huaian is still the man she admires.

Relying on Zhou Huai'an and himself alone, the rescue operation will definitely be powerless.Qiu Moyan took out all his savings and invited a few helpers.

He Hu, the grassroots bandit of Helan Mountain, is quite good at playing the simple knife in one hand, and he can be regarded as a second-rate master in the Jianghu.Iron Bamboo, a hero of the green forest, is also not weak in sword skills.

The martial arts of the two of them can be regarded as relatively strong.For the others, their martial arts were not as good.After all, this rescue operation is against the imperial court's Dongchang, and not everyone in the Jianghu has the courage to do so.

Qiu Moyan didn't have that much face and energy to invite peerless masters in the arena.

Even if He Hu and Tie Zhu were invited to be heroes of the forest, Qiu Moyan would have spent a lot of money.

Footsteps came from outside the cave.

It was He Hu and Tie Zhu who arrived.

Walking into the cave, He Hu clasped his fists and said, "I've seen Lady Qiu."

Qiu Moyan sheathed his long sword, pointed to the box beside him, and said, "All the money you want is here. However, I only have one request, and that is that I can only get the money after I finish my work."

The wooden box had no lid, and when they saw the silver in the box, their eyes lit up.They are not reconciled to being ordinary people, and they come to live a life in the rivers and lakes, isn't it just for money?

It's good to have money to earn.

Tie Zhu said: "Nvxia Qiu, don't worry. We still understand the rules of the rivers and lakes. If the matter is not done, we will definitely not collect money."

There are at least tens of thousands of taels of silver in the box. Even if four or five people share it equally, it is enough for everyone to live comfortably for a lifetime.Tie Zhu decided that after finishing this matter, he would retire and never mess around again.With the money for pension, who is willing to become a bandit?

Qiu Moyan said: "It's good if you can think so. This place is hidden, and there are no people in the area for tens of miles. It's safe to keep the money here. After the matter is finished, you can come directly to get the money. Let's go."

He Hu said: "Qiu Xiaxia please first."

Qiu Moyan put on his cloak and walked out of the cave first, followed by He Hu and Tie Zhu.

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On the hillside, Lu Xiaochuan, Cao Tian, ​​and Jia Ting, the three heads of Dongchang, were standing respectfully beside Duke Cao Shaoqin.

There is a large group of people behind them.

Cao Shaoqin sat on a chair, looking at the path down the mountain, where two yamen servants escorted two children and were on their way.

Those two children are the sons and daughters of Yang Yuxuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

Lu Xiaochuan said: "Duke, Zhou Huaian hasn't shown up yet. Will he really come?"

Cao Shaoqin said with a confident smile, "Zhou Huaian is Yang Yuxuan's most loyal subordinate. Those two youngsters are the only blood of the Yang family. Zhou Huaian will definitely come. I just don't know when he will show up."

Zhou Huaian is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also quite resourceful.A stupid person will not be reused by Yang Yuxuan.

Cao Shaoqin tried to murder Zhou Huai'an several times but failed, so he was allowed to escape.

In the entire East Factory, currently only Cao Shaoqin can beat Zhou Huaian.Chang Yanxiao, Jia Ting, Lu Xiaochuan, Cao Tian, ​​the four leaders teamed up may not necessarily be Zhou Huaian's opponent.

In order to deal with Zhou Huaian, Cao Shaoqin had to do it himself.

A man in black with a cloak suddenly appeared.

"Huh?" Jia Ting's eyes lit up, "It's finally here. The lightness kung fu is pretty good. I'll go first."

Cao Shaoqin said: "He is not Zhou Huaian. The person I was waiting for did not show up. The person who came was a woman disguised as a man. You just play with her. Don't kill her. Let her rob Yang Yuxuan's children, she will definitely Go and meet Zhou Huaian. The governor wants to set a long line to catch big fish and catch Zhou Huaian and other traitors in one go. Yang Yuxuan's children are my bait."

It was Qiu Moyan who came.

Cao Shaoqin could tell at a glance that she was not Zhou Huaian.

Zhou Huai'an is the instructor of the imperial army, his martial arts are simple and simple, powerful and heavy, and he pays attention to killing with one blow.

A strong man in the army is different from an ordinary martial arts master.

The martial arts master's body is elegant, his swordsmanship is light and agile, full of the atmosphere of the world.A person with a sharp vision can tell the opponent's martial arts at a glance.

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Qiu Moyan and He Hu Tiezhu rescued Yang Yuxuan's children.

Jia Ting returned to Cao Shaoqin's side, and said, "Duke, they have taken him away."

Cao Shaoqin said with a wise expression, "A bunch of rebellious parties. It won't last long. Anyone who dares to oppose our Dongchang will die. They have two little cubs and they can't go fast. Jia Ting, Cao Tian, Lu Xiaochuan, you three keep an eye on them."

Jia Ting and the others said in unison: "Yes, Duke Du."

Qiu Moyan, He Hu and the others just let Jia Ting, Lu Xiaochuan and the others deal with it.If Cao Shaoqin made a move, it would be out of character.

There was only one person Cao Shaoqin wanted to personally deal with, and that was Zhou Huaian.

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Cultivating the body is difficult, but cultivating the mind is even more difficult.

Qin Zhiyong read, worked, practiced boxing, and meditated every day.The days are hard, but fulfilling.

Bad habits will get on the body if you don't pay attention, for example, if you like leisure and don't work, if your will is a little weak, you will become decadent without knowing it.But it takes at least half a month to develop a good habit.

It has been more than half a month since Qin Zhiyong came to Longmen Inn.

With the Confucian method of cultivating mind and body, the mentality is better, the work and rest time is regular, coupled with boxing practice and meditation, the body gradually becomes stronger from the previous sub-health state.

Although Qin Zhiyong didn't even touch the threshold of true meditation, as long as his body is transforming to a good side, it's a good thing.

If Qin Zhiyong didn't understand anything, he would ask.

Don't be ashamed to ask, it's not something to be ashamed of.

Only by lowering your posture and correcting your mentality can you realize your own shortcomings.Only by recognizing your own shortcomings can you correct your mistakes, learn something and make progress.

If Qin Zhiyong always looked down on the ancients and thought that he was well-informed, with such a mentality, he would definitely not learn anything.Maybe he will be bored by Jin Xiangyu and Diao Buyu.

Apart from knowing some Ming Dynasty history and knowing a few more characters, Qin Zhiyong didn't think he was better than the ancients.There are many things worth learning from the ancients.

In recent nights, Qin Zhiyong slept very soundly, and could sleep until dawn.During the day, I am full of energy, and my walking is not as frivolous as before, and I feel down-to-earth.The skill of cutting vegetables has also increased a lot.Of course, compared with Diao Buyu's knife skills of Pao Ding Jie Niu, it is still far behind.

early morning.

Qin Zhiyong opened the door of the inn, and saw seven or eight people standing outside the door.The leader was wearing a cloak, wearing a strong black suit, and holding a long sword.The others also carried weapons.

Two of them were also carrying a large backpack.

The back basket was a bit heavy, obviously it contained something.

It was Qiu Moyan and his party.

They rescued Yang Yuxuan's children and came to Longmen Inn to meet Zhou Huaian as agreed.As long as the two children are handed over to Zhou Huaian, their mission will be considered complete.

In fact, there are very few guests in Longmen Inn.Sometimes, no guests come for days.

Unexpectedly, seven or eight guests came all at once today.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Good morning. All guests, welcome to Longmen Inn. Please come to the room."

Qiu Moyan glanced at Qin Zhiyong.Qin Zhiyong has no trace of martial arts training on his body, but he has a special temperament.

Qin Zhiyong laughed, giving off a sunny and clean feeling.Ordinary store waiters don't have such a temperament.

unusual.

Qiu Moyan thought to himself that there is something unusual about Longmen Inn.Care must be taken.

After sitting down.

Qiu Moyan took off the cloak on his head and said, "Give us some food first."

Qin Zhiyong asked, "Do you need wine?"

Of course they like wine, Tie Zhu and He Hu.But drinking was wrong.Now is an extraordinary period, but we must not make mistakes.If there is a mistake, it is a dead end.

Qiu Moyan shook his head and said, "No need for wine."

Qin Zhiyong turned and left.The way he walks is very upright.The speed is neither too fast nor too slow.It's completely different from walking with ordinary people.

He Hu looked at Qin Zhiyong's back and asked in a low voice, "Nvxia Qiu, there is something wrong with this person."

Qiu Moyan said softly: "He doesn't know martial arts, he is a scholar."

He Hu Tiezhu and the others were taken aback.

Scholars, why do you come to an inn on the Gobi Desert in the border to work as a waiter?

"How do you know?" Tie Zhu asked.

Qiu Moyan said: "His breathing method obviously has not cultivated internal strength, let alone internal strength. His walking posture...I have seen it on an old man in the capital."

He Hu asked: "Who is that old man? Is he a martial arts senior?"

Qiu Moyan shook his head and said, "It's not a martial arts senior. He's Mr. Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the current cabinet."

Qin Zhiyong walked into the kitchen.

Diao Buyu was chopping meat.The shopkeeper is directing the waiter in the store to work.The proprietress, gold inlaid with jade, was eating pumpkin seeds, and stood leisurely beside her.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Madam proprietress, shopkeeper, there are guests coming. I'll bring some food to the guests. No wine."

Jin Xiangyu nodded, and said: "My mother has seen it all. They are all from the martial arts. The woman in charge is at least a first-class master, and my mother is not sure of defeating her. People in the Jianghu have a bad temper and are not easy to serve. You Can it work? If not, I will ask the shopkeeper or Diao Buyu to entertain them."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Miss Boss, I believe I can do it."

Jin Xiangyu smiled and said: "You said that. If someone kills you with a sword, don't blame me for not being able to save you."

(End of this chapter)