Chapter 4 Breathing
Xu Qing naturally noticed the changes in the bronze mirror.
"Brother Qing, I didn't expect that you are quite talented in martial arts. It has only been a while, and you have already learned it well!" Li Gongqi couldn't help but sigh when he saw Xu Qing imitating the movements of the crane.
Xu Qing was interrupted from thinking.
“In the bronze mirror just now, in the martial arts column, there is an additional branch content, the crane-shaped stake (incomplete).”
His thoughts flashed through his mind, and he asked Li Gongqi directly: "Uncle, in addition to the essentials of movement, this crane-shaped stake should have other things."
Although Li Gongqi and his body are not related by blood, Although they have a close relationship, they have deep feelings. Therefore, Xu Qing does not need to make too many twists and turns. He can talk about things directly and appear more intimate.
Li Gongqi was slightly surprised, and then said: "Yes, in addition to movements, there are actually matching breathing techniques. It's a pity that your father hasn't taught me this yet, and something like that happened to your family."
Xu Qing thought, "Sure enough."
He asked again: "Uncle, what is the use of the matching breathing method?"
Li Gongqi: "When you have mastered the crane-shaped stance and become proficient in the standing stance, a stream of hot air will appear in your body, and then use the matching breathing method to disperse the hot air into your limbs. Over time, your movements will become more dexterous and lighter. ”
“If there is no call What about the inhalation method? "
"It also has the effect of strengthening the body. Over time, the body will become lighter, but it is not as effective as the breathing method." Li Gongqi smiled and then came to the corner. He kicked the bulge on the wall several times and used the force to climb up the wall.
His skills are not inferior to those of young people.
Li Gongqi jumped down again, twisting his beard and saying: "Ordinary people no longer rely on their muscles and bones when they reach my age. But I have been standing all year round, and I am no worse than young people, and I have enough strength. This is Crane-shaped pile effect. Over the years, I even learned some tricks. I could practice crane-shaped piles when I was on duty at the yamen. At the end of the day, others had sore backs and legs. On the contrary, after my shift ended, I was not tired at all. The only disadvantage was that I got hungry easily. .”
Speaking of this, Li Gongqi couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.
Over the years, he has spent more money on food than a young man like Xu Qing.
If Father Xu had not left him some money, he would not have been able to survive now just relying on the benefits of the Yamen.
Even so, Li Gongqi still left about twenty strings of money untouched, which was used for Xu Qing's future marriage.
Of course, if Xu Qing is admitted as a scholar, then Li Gongqi will have nothing to worry about.
"That's it. Uncle, please continue teaching me the crane-shaped pile."
"Okay, seeing that you learn quickly, I will tell you the tricks I have learned now. Remember, if you can practice it well Something’s wrong, you’re not feeling well, don’t force yourself to continue practicing,” Li Gongqi said sternly.
Although the crane-shaped pile is mainly for physical fitness, it cannot be practiced blindly.
“Understood.”
Next, Li Gongqi carefully taught Xu Qing all his experience.
Xu Qing discovered something during the practice. He seemed to have good control over his body, and the combination of his mind and movements was very smooth.
"This should be the effect of 'fixing the soul' at the Taoist level. The mind is strong, and the control of the body is better than ordinary people."
He has read some reports in his previous life, and there are many top-notch people. Athletes learn meditation, yoga, etc. to maintain their condition and even improve themselves...
Xu Qing became more and more involved in practice. Unknowingly, he was running around in the small courtyard like a crane. At first The movement was very big, and gradually the movement became much smaller.
Naturally entering a state of "absolute concentration".
boom!
At a certain moment, Xu Qing stopped his movements, standing like a crane, with his clothes flying like crane feathers.
Sweat dripped from the tip of his nose, and Xu Qing was completely unaware of it.
"Crane-shaped pile (incomplete): general knowledge."
Li Gongqi looked at Xu Qing's standing posture and said to himself: "Brother Qing learns so fast. I practiced for a year. , they don’t stand up to his standards. This is the manifestation of the ancestors.”
People in the world believe in ghosts and gods, and Li Gongqi is no exception. I just thought it was the blessing of my ancestors.
After a while, Xu Qing finally stopped, breathing a little thickly.
Previously inspired by "Absolute Concentration", his physical strength was lost quickly.
Fortunately, after starting to stand, my physical strength recovered somewhat.
It's really amazing.
"After entering "Absolute Concentration" and standing still for a while, the recovery will definitely be much faster than before." Xu Qing thought to himself.
Immediately, his stomach growled.
Xu Qing had just finished standing. The young man’s young face was flushed, and there was no trace of embarrassment.
Li Gongqi smiled: "Let's go have a meal."
"Brother Qing just sweated, wipe it first." Zhou handed Xu Qing a piece of clean old cloth.
"Thank you, Auntie."
These days, Xu Qing goes digging for earthworms with Mr. Zhou every day. She is not as withdrawn as before. From time to time, she picks up some suitable jokes to chat with Mr. Zhou. The relationship between Zhou and him is naturally getting better and better.
In this era, women have to rely on men for their whole lives. In the past, Zhou felt that Xu Qing was unreliable, which was why the quarrel happened that day.
After Xu Qing wiped his sweat, the three of them had dinner together.
Li Gongqi said while eating: "Brother Qing, come with me to the Yamen tomorrow."
In the Yamen, the Yamen servants are mainly responsible for performing various duties and maintaining order, such as standing in the hall, arresting people, Arrest, dispatch, food requisition, release, etc.; and are divided into two classes: the inner class includes disciples, servants, etc., who mainly serve in the yamen; the outer class includes Zhuang class, Zao class, Kuai class, etc., and Grain difference, erroneous work, etc. Most of these personnel are recruited from private markets and find ways to provide rations on their own.
But in every yamen, there are a few registered yamen servants. Li Gongqi is exactly like this. This kind of government service is inherited from father to son, and has been serving for generations. The only disadvantage is that it is a lowly status, and the development is directly destined to death.
Xu Qing nodded and said: "Uncle, I remember that you are now the head of the Tang class."
The Tang class refers to the police officer in charge of the inner class.
Li Gongqi smiled and said: "The elder saw that I stood well and asked me to decorate the appearance. Therefore, I often see the elder in the court, and sometimes we can chat for a few words."
He himself He grew up in the Xu family, which was once a powerful local family. His conversation skills were much better than those of ordinary people, and he also had a little bit of force. If he hadn't had no money, he would have been the headhunter long ago.
"Uncle, the county exam is decided by the county official. Can you tell me about him?"
Hearing this, Li Gongqi knew that Brother Qing had enlightened. This is a good thing!
“You want to know about the great master’s writing style? I don’t understand that. You have to ask Mr. Qian.”
Xu Qing pondered for a moment, "Uncle, I want to know if the county magistrate doesn't care about the affairs of the yamen."
If an official doesn't want to make progress, he or she usually just wants to make money.
If you want to make progress, you usually need money and political achievements.
Of course Xu Qing had to ask clearly to see if it could be helpful to Tong Sheng.
There is no other way, he also wants to make progress.
After all, Bronze Mirror judged that he only had less than three years left to live. Only by becoming a scholar as soon as possible and having access to more social resources could he find opportunities to solve this matter.
(End of this chapter)