Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 9
Jin Xiangyu's expression was extremely serious, not like he was joking.Qin Zhiyong hesitated for a moment, and said, "Miss Boss, you've put your words to this point. If I stay any longer, I'll feel a little shameless. I don't know what to do. I'll listen to you. Leave the desert and return to Daming."

Jin Xiangyu nodded and said, "It's best if you can think this way. You don't belong here. Staying in the desert will only delay you. You are not welcome."

Diao Buyu got out of the kitchen very quickly, and stood behind Jin Xiangyu: "Miss Boss, what's the matter?"

Jin Xiangyu said: "Qin Zhiyong is going back to the Central Plains. You send him through the customs. If you meet bandits blocking the way, you don't have to be polite, just kill him. You must ensure Qin Zhiyong's safety."

Diao Buyu usually likes to hide his clumsiness.

But Jin Xiangyu knew him very well.With the knife skills of Pao Ding Jie Niu, ordinary Jiang Hu people are really no match for him.

"Yes." Diao Buyu nodded cautiously.

Qin Zhiyong sighed, and said, "I'll go back to my room to tidy up first."

In fact, Qin Zhiyong had nothing to clean up, only two sets of clothes, which were given to him with gold inlaid jade.The clothes he used to wear had been burned, so it was useless to keep them.

Wherever you go, you will wear what kind of clothes and dress up.This is called doing as the Romans do.

Don't be unconventional.

Back in the room, Qin Zhiyong folded his clothes, saw the Four Books and Five Classics on the table, fell silent for a moment, and put the books into the package.

After reading Confucian books, Qin Zhiyong's heart and mentality changed.These books are very important to him.

Qin Zhiyong also wanted to take away the boning knife beside the pillow.

For self-defense.

You must not have the heart to harm others, but you must have the heart to guard against others.

If he encountered robbers and bandits, threatening his life, Qin Zhiyong could only give it a go in a desperate situation.

Qin Zhiyong left the room with the package on his back. Jin Xiangyu and Diao Buyu had already prepared dry food, coils, and clean water.

The silver was placed on the table. According to Qin Zhiyong's visual inspection, there might be as much as 100 taels.

"Miss Boss, these coins..." Qin Zhiyong hadn't finished speaking.

Jin Xiangyu waved his hand and said, "Don't refuse. The silver is your wages. I have a clear grievance with Jin Xiangyu, and I won't let you, Mr. Qin, do your work for nothing. If you think it's too much, I will sponsor you to study and take the imperial examination." After you become an official, don't forget about my old lady. If one day, my old lady can't survive in the border desert, maybe she will go to you."

There is no shortage of silver inlaid with gold and jade.

100 taels of silver is a huge sum of money for ordinary people.But to her, it's just a drop in the bucket.Over the years, Jin Xiangyu opened a black shop and obtained at least tens of thousands of taels of silver.

Qin Zhiyong was penniless and really needed money.He said gratefully: "Thank you, lady boss. Qin Zhiyong will engrave your kindness in his heart."

Jin Xiangyu said nonchalantly: "Don't talk nonsense, you go."

Qin Zhiyong carried Qianlang and silver on his back, and Diao Buyu carried a large tank of water.When walking in the desert, dry food is secondary, the most important thing is to have water.

Water is the source of life.

This sentence is vividly reflected in the desert.

Qin Zhiyong and Diao Buyu left without covering it up.The three masters from the East Factory and Qiu Moyan all knew about it.

Cao Tian and Lu Xiaochuan saw through the crack of the door that they left the inn and walked to the south.

Lu Xiaochuan said: "Qin Zhiyong and the butcher in the inn want to escape!"

Cao Tian looked at Jia Ting and asked, "Should we take action and bring them back?"

Jia Ting snorted coldly, and said, "Qin Zhiyong and that Tatar butcher are not the targets of our East Factory arrest. Our mission is to wipe out Zhou Huaian and his gang. Don't chase after the root and ruin the governor's life." It's a big deal. Otherwise, Duke Du can't spare you. Even I can't absolve myself of the blame."

Thinking of Duke Cao Shaoqin's methods, Lu Xiaochuan and Cao Tian shuddered.

Jia Ting continued: "What's more, the road to the south has been blocked by our East Factory. From now on, the Dragon Inn can only enter, not exit. Want to leave the Dragon Inn? They can't do it."

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He Hu watched Qin Zhiyong and Diao Buyu leave, and said, "When will Zhou Huaian and Zhou Daxia arrive? Anyway, we have already rescued him, or let's go too. There is yellow sand everywhere in this damn desert. It’s extremely hot during the day and cold at night. It’s not as comfortable as living in the Helan Mountains that I occupy.”

Qiu Moyan stared at He Hu, a serious look flashed in his beautiful eyes: "No. We must not leave. We must hand over the child to Zhou Huaian, and our mission will be truly completed. Whoever wants to leave now is fine, but He won't get a tael of silver."

Was the rescue successful?

No.

The three eagle dogs from Dongchang are still in the inn.

Qiu Moyan had a bad premonition in his heart. This time, he and Zhou Huaian might be in great trouble.But don't rescue Yang Yuxuan's children by then, but put yourself in instead.

Qiu Moyan was conflicted in her heart at the moment, she wanted Zhou Huaian to appear as soon as possible, but she didn't want Zhou Huaian to come to Longmen Inn.

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With the footsteps of Qin Zhiyong and Diao Buyu, they could walk out of the desert and reach the Gobi desert in the evening.

If riding a horse, it only takes half an hour to walk out of the desert.

After all, the Dragon Inn is only on the edge of the desert, not in the depths of the desert.

It was less than ten miles away from the inn.

Qin Zhiyong and Diao Buyu were in trouble.

They were blocked by more than a dozen warriors on horses.

call out!
An arrow flew past Qin Zhiyong's cheek.The strong wind made Qin Zhiyong's cheeks hurt.If the feathered arrow had deflected an inch to the left just now, Qin Zhiyong would have been shot in the head.

Qin Zhiyong gasped, tried his best to remain calm, and stared at the dozen or so warriors on horses in front of him.

Qin Zhiyong cupped his fists and said in a gentle tone: "Everyone, I don't know why you want to block our way? We don't have any money with us. If you ask for money, I'm afraid it will be a waste of joy."

A martial artist sneered and said, "Ask for money? We don't ask for money. Could it be that your boy really thinks we are grass bandits and robbers. There is no way. You should go back immediately. Otherwise, you will shoot us with random arrows."

Diao Buyu looked at Qin Zhiyong, and asked, "Young Master Qin... what should I do... I am not their opponent by myself. If you do something... I can't protect you."

Bows and arrows are too threatening.

People in the rivers and lakes are unwilling to face the attack of bows and arrows.

Naturally, it's hard to come by.But to deal with the problem, it was Qin Zhiyong.Qin Zhiyong is a scholar, with a softer and gentler personality, and can resolve many problems.Diao Buyu's Chinese is a bit difficult to speak smoothly, so if he is asked to communicate, I am afraid it will be self-defeating.

Qin Zhiyong immediately made a decision and said, "It's impossible to enter the customs and return to Daming territory. Let's go, let's go back to the inn."

Break in?It's an act of courting death.

Not advisable.

Going back to the inn is the only option.

Qin Zhiyong clasped his fists to the man on the horse and said, "Since this road is blocked, let's go back first. Good guys, let's take our leave."

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Qin Zhiyong walked in front, and Diao Buyu asked from behind: "Young Master Qin, I don't know where those people who blocked our way... come from?"

"If my guess is correct. They are not ordinary robbers and bandits, but people from the government." Qin Zhiyong said.

Those warriors on war horses had similar auras to Jia Ting and the others, so they were certainly not pure quack figures.

A real martial artist has the temperament of Qiu Moyan.

He Hu and Tie Zhu couldn't even be regarded as people in the martial arts world, they could only be regarded as grassroots bandits without any chivalry at all.They helped Qiu Moyan to save people, not for the sake of Qiu Moyan and Zhou Huai'an, nor for the sake of protecting Zhongliang Empress, but for money.

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Qin Zhiyong and Diao Buyu returned to the inn.

Qiu Moyan and the others were having lunch in the living room.

The three of Jia Ting sat at another table.

Jin Xiangyu frowned, and asked in surprise: "Qin Zhiyong, Diao Buyu, why are you back again? Did you forget to bring something?"

Diao Buyu said, "No...not..."

Jin Xiangyu scolded: "Diao Buyu, shut up. Qin Zhiyong, tell me."

Qin Zhiyong sighed, and said: "It's not that I forgot to bring something. It's because the way to enter the customs is blocked. I'm afraid it's impossible to leave Longmen Inn. Ma'am, I came back out of no choice."

Jia Ting and the others were not surprised by Qin Zhiyong's words.Because they already knew that the road going south was blocked by people from Dongchang.

Dragon Inn is now only able to enter, not to exit.

Wanting to leave is easier said than done.

Qiu Moyan's hand trembled slightly, and the bad premonition in her heart came true.The Longmen Inn has been surrounded by Eagle Dogs from Dongchang.Dongchang has now laid a net of heaven and earth, and is waiting for Zhou Huaian to sneak into the trap.

Jin Xiangyu said: "Since you can't pass through, then go to the kitchen to work first."

Qin Zhiyong nodded and said, "Yes, Madam Boss."

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The atmosphere in the inn has changed again.

Qiu Moyan and the others had some anxiety about imminent death.

Qin Zhiyong was also worried.However, fear and worry in my heart are useless.

Can't change reality.

Qin Zhiyong read "The Great Learning" several times and adjusted his mentality.Continue to practice boxing and continue to study Confucianism.

in the afternoon.

Qin Zhiyong came to Jia Ting's guest room with a pen and paper.

Bang bang bang.

Knock directly on the door.

Jia Ting opened the door and asked, "I don't know what's the matter, Brother Qin?"

Qin Zhiyong said in a gentle tone: "Qin is a scholar, but he also yearns for martial arts. I hope that one day, I can become a martial arts master like you. The three are all martial arts seniors, and Qin Zhiyong specially came to ask for advice."

With a gloomy face, Lu Xiaochuan said in a cold voice: "Boy, you are really brave. Don't you know that asking about other people's martial arts is a big taboo in the world? If you kill you now, you can't blame us."

Both Jia Ting and Cao Tian looked at Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong looked calm, and said: "Stealing other people's martial arts is a big taboo in the world. This Qin has heard about it. But this time, I am not here to learn, but to ask you for advice. In fact, martial arts and the Four Books and Five Classics are in my heart. In my eyes, there is no difference, they are all learning. If it is learning, we must study and discuss with each other, so that we can make progress. Otherwise, we will stand still."

"I heard it in the morning, and I can die in the evening. The inn is surrounded, and there must be a big event. Whether I can live or not is still a matter of opinion. If I can figure out a knowledge before I die, I can die with peace. "

Jia Ting made a "please" gesture and said, "Brother Qin, please come into the room and talk."

Qin Zhiyong smiled and said, "Thank you."

　Ask for tickets, ask for collections.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)