Zhenwu Tianxia: Summon Yuwen Chengdu at the beginning Chapter 124 If you can perfect the study of the mind, your success will come from being a teacher
Chapter 124 If you can perfect the study of the mind, your success will come from being a teacher
Chapter 124 If you can perfect your mind, your success will be greater than being a teacher.
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Chapter 124 If you can perfect your mind, your success will be greater than being a teacher.
Thirty miles south of Xin'anfu City.
Ten thousand Anning troops were slowly marching south along the official road.
Qin Wei followed the army on horseback.
Da da da~~
There was a rapid sound of horse hooves.
"Your Highness!"
The person who came was none other than Wang An.
He came to Qin Wei's side and said: "The battle in Yuehai Fucheng is over!"
"What was the result?" Qin Wei asked with interest.
Wang Andao: "The Mingyue Army has a small victory, but Yuehai Fucheng is still in the hands of the southern frontier army."
"It's just a small victory!" Qin Wei was slightly surprised.
Wang Andao: "The 70,000-strong southern frontier army suffered more than 20,000 casualties, and the 8,000-strong Mingyue Army suffered close to 2,000 casualties."
"Rebellious Mao Jiang took advantage of the chaos and left Yuehai City. He probably returned to Nanyang City. Song Chen is currently trapped in Yuehai City."
Qin Wei narrowed his eyes slightly.
With eight thousand against seventy thousand, the Mingyue Army killed nearly 20,000 enemy troops with only less than 2,000 casualties!
Such achievements are truly worthy of the legend of the Mingyue Army.
However, Mao Jiang actually left Yuehai Fucheng, obviously he did not want to continue spending time with Lan Yuehou.
It's right to think about it. The current situation in Yunzhou is basically controlled by Mao Jiang, but Mao Jiang's foundation is also unstable. If he stays in Yuehai Fucheng for a long time, problems may arise within Yunzhou.
"Is there any news from Yuanzhou?" Qin Wei asked.
"The situation in Yuanzhou is better than that in Shuzhou. Yuanzhou is vast and sparsely populated, so the situation is not as complicated as in Shuzhou. Only a small number of garrison troops near the border of Yunzhou have defected to Maojiang."
"Currently Yuanzhou Dusi Yamen is mobilizing troops." Wang Andao said.
Qin Wei nodded slightly.
Lan Yuehou has already entered Yunzhou, and Yuanzhou is also mobilizing garrison troops to suppress the rebellion. However, he only needs to capture the southern Shu area to directly attack Yunzhou.
When the time comes for all three forces to attack together, Mao Jiang will probably be unable to withstand it.
"By the way, Marquis Lan Yue also sent someone a letter." Wang An took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Qin Wei.
Qin Wei opened it and glanced at it.
"Xiaoyao Island!"
Wang An's expression moved slightly, "Xiaoyao Island is one of the two holy places overseas."
"I know." Qin Wei waved his hand and said.
When he was in Tianzhou, he had already learned about the situation of the Six Holy Lands of Dali in great detail.
But he didn't expect that behind Mao Jiang was Xiaoyao Island.
"Is there any movement in Shangyuan Sect recently?"
Thinking of Xiaoyao Island, he suddenly thought of the Shangyuan Sect in Shuzhou.
"No." Wang An shook his head, "Maybe we didn't find it."
Qin Wei rode his horse forward slowly, while thinking about the situation behind Xiaoyao Island.
The strength of Xiaoyao Island should not be underestimated. If the strength of the six holy places were ranked, Xiaoyao Island would be ranked first.
Xiaoyao Island has four island owners, all of whom are innate warriors. Among them, the eldest island owner has understood the third level of artistic conception and is extremely powerful.
Xiaoyao Island has always hated Dali and has repeatedly provoked disputes within Dali.
This time is obviously the result of years of planning by Xiaoyao Island.
The prince has passed away, Emperor Li is old, and there are constant internal disputes in Dali. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for Xiaoyao Island to want to intervene.
There is also Qingfeng Island. Qingfeng Island and Xiaoyao Island have always shared the same enemy. If Xiaoyao Island takes action, they will not stand idly by.
The question now is, in addition to Qingfeng Island, do the remaining four holy places also have different intentions?
Beiyuan City and Nanmu City probably won't, but the attitudes of Qiyuan Sect and Shangyuan Sect are questionable.
"Seven Yuan Sect!"
Thinking of the results of his last trip to Qi Yuan Sect, Qin Wei had to wonder if Qi Yuan Sect had colluded with Xiaoyao Island.
"Keep an eye on Qi Yuan Sect and Shangyuan Sect, and report any situation to this king immediately."
"If!" Wang An responded.
Qin Wei added: "Arrange two groups of people, one in the light and one in the dark."
"Your Highness, what is this?" Wang An was a little confused.
Qin Wei's eyes were downcast and he said, "I want to see their attitude."
The two groups of people were arranged to test Qi Yuan Sect and Shangyuan Sect, because for the two monastic holy places, open surveillance was a provocation. Under normal circumstances, they would definitely drive away the people monitoring them.
"I understand, I will make arrangements now!" Wang An said.
Afterwards, Wang An rode away, while Qin Wei continued to move forward with the army.
…
Time passed, and in a blink of an eye, it was March again.
The spring in Shuzhou is particularly gorgeous. The tall mountains surround the flat plains, the rushing rivers surge in the deep canyons, and the mountain flowers all over the mountains and plains are colorful. The rolling hills are dyed white with pear blossoms one after another, like a pressed flower.
A village covered with heavy snow.
It's a pity that Qin Wei didn't want to see such beautiful scenery.
For more than a month, he traveled south from Xin'an Prefecture, passed through several prefectures, and finally arrived at Danlian Prefecture.
During this period, he experienced many battles. Although the scale of each battle was not large, it was a big challenge for the An Ning Army.
More than a month was not a long time, but it was not a short time either. It was enough for Qin Wei to stabilize the situation in the eastern part of Shuzhou and bring the lands in the eastern part of Shuzhou into the arms of the imperial court again.
After continuous battles, the strength of the Anning Army did not decrease but increased to 30,000.
There were not many rebels in the eastern area of Shuzhou, but there were many soldiers who were still loyal to the imperial court, so the strength of the Anning Army was supplemented.
Moreover, Liu Yuanrang once again gathered an army of 10,000 troops in Xinning Mansion and was already heading towards Shuzhou City.
March twenty-two.
Qin Wei stood on the Snowy Mountain overlooking Danlianfu City below.
Danlianfu City is located at the intersection of two mountains. The entire city spreads downwards in a trapezoid shape, extending all the way to the bank of the Dajin River. When viewed from a high place, it looks like a huge lotus that is constantly rotating. The unique spiral staircase shape makes the entire city
Danlianfu City looks extremely magnificent.
Qin Wei also felt very magical about such a beautiful Danlian City, so he climbed to the top of the snow mountain to have a look at the Danlian City.
At the same time, I also want to relieve the depression I have been feeling for the past month.
Marching and fighting are very tiring, not only physically but also mentally.
Every day he was either traveling or fighting. In addition to killing people and taking care of his dead and injured companions, Qin Wei had really become accustomed to life and death in the past month.
Even the soldiers under his command suffered more than 10,000 casualties.
Looking at the beautiful Danlian Palace, Qin Wei let out a long breath, as if he wanted to pour out all the depression in his heart.
"Meet Your Highness!"
However, before he could feel more relaxed, Liu Qing hurriedly came to him.
"Is something wrong?" Qin Wei asked with a calm expression, standing with his hands behind his hands.
When leading troops outside, he has become accustomed to being calm. No matter what happens, he can deal with it calmly.
"The scouts ahead reported that the Wudong rebels are gathering towards Pingmanguan City." Liu Qing said.
When Qin Wei heard this, he looked thoughtful.
Pingmanguan City in Shuzhou, like Menxiaguan, is a pass inside Dali.
It is located in Wudong Mansion in the south of Shuzhou and is the southern gate of Shuzhou.
The reason why it is called Pingman Pass is because three hundred years ago, where Dali established the dynasty, the court built the pass to resist the barbarian royal court in the south.
Later, Dali's territory expanded, and Yunzhou was added, so Pingman Pass became the internal pass of Dali.
Pingman Pass is the southern gate of Shuzhou. If there are rebels in Yunzhou, they only need to place thousands of soldiers in the pass. Even tens of thousands of Yunzhou rebels cannot easily enter Shuzhou.
If Pingman Prison was in the hands of Qin Wei, then he would not be afraid of Yunzhou's rebels, but now Pingman Prison is in the hands of the rebels.
Pingman Pass must be recaptured, otherwise Qin Wei will not be able to enter Yunzhou.
However, it is not an easy task to conquer Pingman Pass.
This matter has advantages and disadvantages for Qin Wei. The disadvantage is that Pingman Pass is difficult to attack. The advantage is that all the Wudong rebels have gone to Pingman Pass. As long as Pingman Pass can be captured, then the southern region of Shuzhou
The war was completely over.
"Go and make arrangements. We will leave for Pingman Pass early tomorrow morning." Qin Wei thought for a while and said.
"Here!" Liu Qing responded before bowing and retreating.
That night, Qin Wei rested all night in Danlian Fucheng. Early the next morning, the army continued southward and headed towards Pingman Pass.
On the way, Qin Wei received some surprising news.
"Your Highness, news came from Beiyuan City that Ye Gucheng defeated Situ Changkong!"
Qin Wei was startled and asked: "When did it happen?"
Wang An explained: "Half a month ago, Ye Gucheng and City Lord Situ competed outside Beiyuan City. The two exchanged nearly a hundred moves. In the end, Ye Gucheng defeated City Lord Situ with an exquisite sword."
Half a month ago!
Qin Wei calculated the time. When Ye Gucheng left Tianzhou City, he said that he would compete with Situ Changkong in three months. Calculating the time, it seemed to be about the same.
Hearing Ye Gucheng laugh again, Qin Wei felt quite happy.
Ye Gucheng defeated Situ Changkong, which means that he is enough to bear the title of Dali Sword Saint.
Because Situ Changkong has always been the person with the strongest swordsmanship in Dali, but now the strongest one will fall on Ye Gucheng.
In fact, before Qin Wei received the news, Ye Gucheng's title of Sword Master had already spread in the northern area of Dali.
The news about Ye Gucheng swept south from the north of Dali like a strong wind.
Kyoto, Qingfu Mountain.
Li Xun was sitting in the pavilion, with the warm breeze gently blowing his snow-white hair, and the scent of tea lingering in the pavilion.
Opposite him, there is a vigorous old man, wearing a loose Confucian shirt, with a free and casual temperament in every move he makes.
This old man is none other than Yan Zhen, a Confucian master.
There is a young man standing behind Yan Zhen. If Qin Wei were here, he would definitely be surprised by this young man, because this young man is none other than Wang Shouren.
"Have you met Ye Gucheng?" Yan Zhen took a sip of tea and asked casually.
Li Xun chuckled lightly, "We met once and chatted for a few words."
"How do you feel?" Yan Zhen seemed a little curious.
After Li Xun pondered for a while, he said: "It's not surprising that he can defeat Situ Changkong. Even I dare not say that he can defeat him for sure."
Yan Zhen stroked his beard and drank tea with squinted eyes, "Then can he be used by the dynasty?"
"This man is aloof and arrogant. He should not be a sinister person. His dedication to the way of swordsmanship is just like your dedication to Confucianism." Li Xun said.
Although he only met Ye Gucheng once, he could see Ye Gucheng's persistence and pursuit of kendo.
It was precisely because of this that he felt that Ye Gucheng was not that insidious and cunning person.
Yan Zhen did not doubt Li Xun's vision of people. He shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't seem to be very committed to Confucianism and Taoism!"
"Um!"
Li Xun looked at him in surprise.
Yan Zhen sighed softly and turned her head to look at Wang Shouren behind her.
"This is my new disciple Wang Shouren. His spiritual teachings have shaken me!"
Li Xun looked straight at Wang Shouren, making Wang Shouren feel a little embarrassed.
"Xinxue!"
"The understanding of the heart is the law of nature." Yan Zhen seemed to be explaining to Li Xun.
"I don't understand!" Li Xun shook his head and said,
Yan Zhen gave him a roll of her eyes and said, "That's why I've always said that you, this old guy, won't become my confidant."
"Tch~~ I never thought about becoming your confidant. I am a martial artist, so naturally I don't understand the twists and turns of your Confucianism." Li Xun said disdainfully.
He can be considered a knowledgeable person. After all, he has lived for hundreds of years and is very familiar with Confucian classics.
But when it comes to Confucianism, Li Xun only has a partial understanding of it.
"That's all, I have nothing to say to a warrior like you!" Yan Zhen stood up, turned around and left.
"When Ye Gucheng comes, let me see him too."
Li Xun didn't care and took a sip of tea.
Wang Shouren quickly followed Yan Zhen.
After walking out of Li Xun's courtyard, Yan Zhen thought for a while and said to Wang Shouren: "What you said last time is that the truth of everything is nothing but my heart. I think it makes sense, but what is the heart?"
Confucianism emphasizes thought and understanding, and Yan Zhen’s achievements in Confucianism naturally need no introduction. As a Confucian master, his words represent the way of Confucianism.
But after meeting Wang Shouren and hearing the theory of mind proposed by Wang Shouren, Yan Zhen had some doubts about whether her previous perceptions and thoughts were wrong.
Wang Shouren followed him, pondered for a while, and said: "The heart is the ruler of the body. Although the eyes look, they are the ones who see. The ears, although they listen, are the ones who hear. The mouth and limbs are the ones who speak, although they move.
What moves is the heart. The place of perception is the heart.”
"There is nothing in the world outside of my heart. If flowers and trees bloom and fall by themselves in the deep mountains, what does it matter to my heart?" Yan Zhen asked, pointing to the flowers and trees on the roadside.
Wang Shouren pondered for a while and said: "When you don't look at this flower, this flower and your heart are silent together; when you look at this flower, the color of this flower becomes clear for a moment, and you know that this flower is not outside your heart."
He already has the foundation of Xinxue, but he has not yet perfected Xinxue to a perfect level.
Therefore, every time Yan Zhen asked a question, he had to think deeply before doing so.
Perhaps Yan Zhen could not teach him anything in terms of psychology, but as a Confucian master, Yan Zhen's thoughts and perspective on problems were of great help to him.
Since becoming a disciple of Yan Zhen, and under Yan Zhen's inquiries and discussions, Wang Shouren's understanding and appreciation of the study of mind has gradually deepened.
After Yan Zhen heard this, she couldn't help but laugh, "Your mental study is amazing. Although it is a bit different from the mainstream, it can provide another path for Confucianism for students all over the world."
He looked at Wang Shouren with eyes full of appreciation, "If you can perfect your mental studies, your achievements will be greater than being a teacher."