Chapter 429: The name should be passed down through the ages, the originator of this Tao
Li Yan was sitting on the bow of the boat, looking calm and fishing.
There was a fishing basket beside him, and there were already many fish jumping around in it. The fishing rod in his hand soon lost its strength and became bent.
The next moment, the fishing line swung out of the water, and another big fish twisted its body and was caught on the boat.
But the moment Li Yan took off the fish and put it in the basket, a shocked old man's voice came from behind: "Yuanfang, how did you do this?"
Li Yan stood up and saluted: "Old General Liu."
Liu Rengui's eyes widened and he saw that after the fish's mouth broke free, the bottom of the fishing line was actually empty and there was no hook at all.
He came to the front, looked at the fishing line carefully, picked up the fish he just caught, and took out the fish's mouth: "Won't this fish swallow the hook and the bait together?"
Li Yan burst out laughing: "Then it should just swim away under the water. I'm just using some small tricks in martial arts to make the old general laugh."
Liu Rengui looked like I am also practicing martial arts, so don’t lie to me. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This method is quite interesting. Can Yuan Fang give me some advice?"
Li Yan nodded: "Old General, if you are strong and healthy, you can cultivate Qi, and it can be used as a means to prolong your life."
He briefly explained the principles of zhenqi, and passed a basic zhenqi to Liu Rengui, which circulated in his limbs and bones.
During these days, while teaching Wan'er Qianqiu Jue, he himself was also constantly checking for omissions and filling in the gaps, innovating the old and bringing forth the new, and summing up a set of basic internal strength cultivation methods.
Before Li Yan left Luoyang, his acquaintances taught him it, but most people couldn't understand it, which shows that the basic internal skills are not basic enough and are still in their infancy and need to be improved.
Liu Rengui is worthy of being one of the four famous generals. He followed Zhou Tian's instructions and felt something.
The more obvious it is, the more comfortable it is to practice this method..."
Li Yan said: "That's because the old general has been injured before, and he will feel pain when the energy is used, and the true energy is gentler. I have also learned a lot of the characteristics of Guangming Energy, which is very suitable for treating old injuries and prolonging life."
Liu Rengui looked shocked: "This is an incredible secret. I was just joking just now. How can you teach it so easily? This is absolutely impossible!"
He wasn't pretending to refuse, but he really didn't want to practice.
On the one hand, there is unavoidable censorship, and on the other hand, I feel that I am not worthy of such a big favor.
Li Yan said sternly: "Of course I won't spread my unique skills to others. That would be a waste of hard work and won't get respect. However, I hope that more people can obtain the basic method of cultivating Qi.
Let martial arts practitioners all over the world have another choice."
Liu Rengui was stunned: "Is the zhenqi you just mentioned fundamentally different from Jin Li?"
Li Yan nodded: "Yes, it comes from the same energy and blood energy of the human body as true qi, but it is a different kind of power."
Liu Rengui was no longer shocked, but moved: "You...how did you think of this?"
Li Yan explained: "Strength is innate. When the ancestors created various methods of strength, there was no need to study other powers. Zhenqi needs to be cultivated. Its starting point is lower than that of strength, but it is
It has many unique advantages and can complement each other with the Jin method. I practiced it at the same time, integrated it into one, and created a method that is unique to me."
Liu Rengui said sincerely: "If this method is completed, Yuan Fang will be famous throughout the ages. He is the originator of this method!"
Li Yan smiled and said: "The old general should give me a helping hand and practice my Qi well so that I can get more inspiration so that I can succeed!"
Liu Rengui laughed loudly: "Yuan Fang is really good at talking. I'll be shameless and imitate your Qi. But this favor must be repaid and cannot be paid off with just one word."
Li Yan began to teach patiently, referring to the differences in practicing Qigong with Wan'er.
Wan'er is young, her body is not fully developed yet, and she has knowledge-only energy. She can be said to be the best at smearing on the drawing paper, so she practiced Qianqiu Jue very smoothly.
After all, Liu Rengui is old, his qi and blood are prematurely declining, and he is struggling to practice basic internal skills. After all, the physical requirements of true qi are far lower than those of physical strength, but it is not that he does not pay attention to his body. It is impossible to achieve great achievements.
Fortunately, through the conditioning of Zhen Qi, the old wounds were cleared, and after half a month, my complexion became better.
"It has become a health care product for the elderly. I wonder if it can replace elixirs in the future..."
Li Yan thought about the case of the Immortal Dream and wanted to improve the practice of elixirs, but after thinking about it carefully, it still didn't seem feasible.
Not to mention that not everyone can practice Zhenqi after all, those wealthy noble families will also develop a style of taking elixirs and practicing Zhenqi at the same time.
In fact, the officers and men on the ship already found it strange. They saw General Liu and Li Ge sitting on the bow of the ship, looking at the vast sea, practicing cross-legged, not knowing what they were practicing.
In the days of practicing martial arts, time always passed quickly. Seeing that he was about to arrive at the peninsula, Li Yan looked to the east: "That's the Japanese country over there, right? Ever since the Battle of Baijiangkou, the Japanese people may have been extremely afraid of Liu Gong."
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Liu Rengui didn't take it seriously: "What's the use of those barbarian people fearing me? Besides, the victory in the battle at Baijiangkou was because our Tang Dynasty ships were strong and our troops were strong. Naturally, these wild people dared to touch our Tang army.
It’s self-inflicted humiliation.”
At least Silla is still a bad people, while the Japanese are just barbarians. Li Yan laughed and said: "Liu Gong is too humble. It doesn't all rely on ships and elite soldiers. If it weren't for Liu Gong's strategizing, Baekje would have been restored to the country, and the Japanese would be even more arrogant...
...By the way, can the ships of the Tang Dynasty be able to go to Japan Island?"
After Liu Rengui thought for a while, he shook his head and said: "A small fleet can do it, but a large fleet will increase casualties, and it will be even more difficult to guarantee the baggage."
Li Yan nodded slightly, not surprised.
The shipbuilding technology in the Tang Dynasty was actually relatively good, and the shipbuilding industry was also very prosperous. The most important thing is that in the materials circulated in the Tang Dynasty, there are written records with the nature of early route guides, which describe the relevant voyage dates and routes during the voyage.
Geographical features, safe waterways, anchorage shelters, dangerous objects obstructing navigation, etc. are all explained in detail.
It may not be comprehensive yet, but a prototype has emerged. In history, the geographer Jia Dan, who is also a descendant of Jia Xu, recorded the route of "Dengzhou Sea to Goryeo Bohai Road". Later, people from the Tang Dynasty also set out from Wanghai Town, Mingzhou , and after three days of favorable winds, we arrived in Japan safely.
This is in sharp contrast to the Japanese country's long-lasting and frequent shipwrecks in sending envoys to the Tang Dynasty. After all, the gap in national power is too big.
However, although the ship level of the Tang Dynasty was much better than that of the Japanese, it still did not have the ability to manufacture large quantities of ocean-going ships and land on Japan Island. Due to the limitations of geographical knowledge, it was also difficult to understand the situation there.
Li Yan can't say that Liangzhou merchants and Jiangnan merchants understand this aspect, otherwise he would go too far and even Wu Chengsi wouldn't believe it.
Seeing him pondering, Liu Rengui felt a little strange: "Yuanfang, why do you care about this? Do you still want to destroy the Japanese country?"
Li Yandao: "I have considered this idea, but I also know it is not realistic..."
Liu Rengui said with a smile: "Even if it can be destroyed, what's the use?"
Li Yan said: "Yes, our Tang Dynasty established four towns in Anxi to intimidate the countries in the Western Regions and ensure smooth trade routes. This Japanese country is a barbaric land, isolated overseas, and its attitude is very submissive. There is no reason to destroy it."
"The main reason is the geographical location there. If you want to develop, you must conquer it. After the Tang Dynasty takes over the Liaodong Peninsula, the Japanese will definitely target China, and sooner or later a conflict will break out."
"It's a pity that the island cannot always be controlled. Unless the Central Plains Dynasty can always maintain its strongest strength, it will definitely find opportunities to break away, and eventually a new independent regime will evolve."
Liu Rengui heard that his intention was still unfinished, so he became interested: "In Yuanfang's opinion, how should we solve the problem of a wild country that is isolated overseas?"
Li Yandao: "In fact, it is not difficult. The population quota given to the Japanese immigrants every year is that if they can lead thousands of ships to attack in the Battle of Baijiangkou, the Japanese will at least have a chance to reach the Liaodong Peninsula, regardless of the casualties on the way. Then You might as well give them a way to rise."
Liu Rengui thought of the short and ugly appearance of the Japanese and was a little disgusted: "What do you want those rough and lowly barbarians to do? There are many Hu tribes around me in the Tang Dynasty. Those people are strong and can work better..."
Li Yan said: "It is better to block than to open up. The biggest contradiction in the world is not giving a chance at all."
"The culture of the Japanese people is very backward now. If Baekje just lets them study like crazy and gives them the opportunity to immigrate to the Tang Dynasty, it will be almost impossible for those who come to go back."
"This is why the prince of Baekje was unwilling to return to his homeland when he was living in Luoyang. He reminded me that the relationship between Japan and Baekje is very close. We can use the prince of Baekje as an example to select some talents that our Tang Dynasty needs."
"It's just that if the Japanese take the initiative to request the control of the prefecture, they must not be satisfied. Two clearly differentiated classes must be formed to better allow the flow of talents. The Japanese must form a concept that the way to get ahead is to immigrate to the Tang Dynasty."
Liu Rengui was a little surprised, how could this young man be so familiar with controlling foreign races? After thinking about it, he couldn't help but admire him: "No wonder the late emperor entrusted Yuanfang with such talent as a prime minister!"
Li Yan smiled and said: "Liu Gong was so complimentary. These are still preliminary ideas. Many details need to be worked out. It is not that easy to complete. What's more, the premise of everything is to capture Silla!"
Liu Rengui was full of energy and self-confidence: "With the support of the internal guards, we are working step by step. If I cannot win this mere Silla, I will be speechless in front of His Majesty and the Manchu court officials."
However, half a day later, as soon as the fleet arrived at Xiongjin Pier, Liu Rengui's face darkened and he found that there were few people coming to greet him.
The leader, Guo Yuanzhen, bowed his hands with 30% self-blame and 70% hatred: "Old General Liu, Leader Li, I am going to ask you to uphold justice!"