In the next few days, Xiao Tang indulged himself in studying these martial arts secrets. "He finally decided to practice the internal skills of the "Xin Yi Qi Hunyuan Gong" and the fist and palm skills of "Pai Yun Shuang Zhang" first. Xiao Tang
Tang also wanted to master the exquisite, magical, domineering and powerful claw skills of "Dragon Capture Kung Fu" and "Dragon Claw Hands" from the beginning, but he had no foundation in Qigong and no refined fighting skills. So he thought.
Reaching the sky in one step is simply a foolish dream.
"Three feet of ice does not freeze in a day..." Xiao Tang sighed to himself. He opened the secret manual of "Xin Yi Qi Hunyuan Gong" and calmly followed the instructions in the book to meditate and exercise.
The focus of the internal strength of Xin Yi Qi Hunyuan Gong is also about "the unity of heart and intention, the integration of intention and Qi, and the integration of Qi and force", which is similar to the "integration of hands and feet, the integration of shoulders and hips, and the integration of elbows and knees" in practicing boxing.
Echoing each other, although the effect was not obvious after a few days, Xiao Tang gradually realized that this internal skill seemed to be based on assisting boxing, consolidating the foundation and cultivating the body while cultivating luck. While practicing internal skills, martial arts and combat skills would also be subtly developed.
have been improved.
Although the skill of Paiyun Shuangzhang is also a very advanced skill, how easy is it to practice it to a fierce and domineering tone? But this just suits Xiao Tang's appetite. Although Xiao Tang currently has no foundation for internal strength, but with the help of this period of time
He practiced the strength of the body through hard work, and he demonstrated it all the way, and he was quite authoritative.
Back then, the great hero relied on his strong and masculine internal strength, and the widely spread boxing skills used in his hands were amazingly powerful. Thinking about it, in addition to training hard for strength, he also meditated every day to gain breath.
Xiao Tang not only practiced boxing and kicking, but also stayed up late at night to read military books and study swordsmanship. However, the only entry-level master of this long weapon in the Xiao family was Xue Yong. Although he had two swords, it was a pity that Wu Song had left the army and went to Yan'an Prefecture.
However, martial arts training requires a step-by-step approach, and you have to start from the basics.
During this period, personnel reorganization was also carried out in the Xiao Mansion: Xiao Yi, the son of the green falcon, took over the post of Baozheng in Xiaotang market town and was responsible for training and coaching the local brave; Xiao An, the three-tailed pheasant, was in charge of personnel management in the inner courtyard;
The gun and stick teacher in the house; Jin Baozi Yang Linzhu is responsible for taking care of the affairs of the car dealership; and the Yiyi Young Master Yang Xu is a talented businessman. Now he will draw up a route to develop financial resources based on the situation of Xiaojiaji, and it is planned to give him full power at that time.
Responsible.
But Xiao Tang did not become a hands-off shopkeeper just because of this. He also knew that if he wanted to achieve success in the future, personal martial arts alone would not be enough.
Now there is an inn and two restaurants in Xiaojiaji, a car dealership in Damingfu, and hundreds of acres of fertile land to make a living. After excluding the heavy taxes and supplies, rural workers' wages, etc., at most, there will be three or two thousand dollars left over every year.
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The hundreds of Xiangyong in the market town are all militiamen who usually work as farmers, and their fighting ability is worrisome. At present, bandits from Hebei, Shandong, and Jin are in sight. Although Xiaotang is now famous, but if it happens, there will be some five or seven hundred people.
If the green forest strongmen come to attack, what use can these people at hand serve?
But strategies, drills, horse riding, bows and arrows, fists and kicks, short soldiers, guns and clubs, strength... just thinking about these is already as big as a bucket for Xiao Tang. Father Xiao has passed away, and Xiao Tang can now bear the burden of a market town.
Resistance rests on his own shoulders, and most major and minor matters within the group are left to Xiao Tang's planning and decision-making.
Liang Shijie seems to be interested in allowing himself to accumulate strength. It seems that he is also examining his own abilities. No matter what the reason is, Xiao Tang must of course get things done. But the current number of helpers still seems to be not enough...
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It was already the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the surroundings were covered with jade and silver. Xiao Tang, who felt a little tired, stretched his waist and looked at the silver-white world outside and felt much relieved. He came to this world for just a few people.
The scenery of Yue, but the experience he has experienced is like something he could not imagine before. At first, when he opened his eyes every day, he would have a dream-like feeling, but now as he becomes busy day by day, he seems to be completely
integrated into this world.
It's time for me to go to Daming Mansion to visit Lu Junyi... Xiao Tang suddenly remembered the Jade Qilin he met by fate when he just returned to Daming Mansion from Qingzhou. It is said that Lu Junyi really helped Xiao Tang a lot... In Mr. Xiao's case
When his father was seriously injured, he took Father Xiao to his house, and he also played a lot of role in taking care of Father Xiao's funeral. But that was not the time for friendship with Lu Junyi. He would wait until Xiao Tang was released from prison before returning to the house.
During the Xiao family gathering, he entertained Deng Fei, Yang Lin, Yang Xu and others, and was also very busy with the affairs of the village.
For Lu Junyi's care at that time, Xiao Tang had to come to express his gratitude. Taking advantage of the half-day free life, he ordered the shopkeeper to pack a portion of brocade tea and musk and ginseng, and called Xiao Yi and Xue Yong.
The two of them prepared a pack donkey and three horses, and headed to Daming Mansion.
The three of them rode horses all the way through the auspicious snow to Daming Mansion. After arriving at Lu Mansion and informing the guests, Lu Junyi hurried out to greet him and said, "What a coincidence. I have been talking about Brother Xiao these days, but I didn't expect Xiao
The brothers are here."
Xiao Tang clasped his fists and said, "Thank you to Brother Lu for helping me many times in the past. Today I'm here to express my gratitude. It's already too late. I hope Brother Lu will take care of you."
Lu Junyi smiled and introduced Xiao Tang into the house. Xiao Tang met with Lu Junyi's father, Lu Yixian, who had been recovering from illness for the past few days and had only spoken to him a few times. He presented the thank-you gift together and chatted for half an hour.
It was already noon, and Lu Junyi invited Xiao Tang to have dinner at his house. Xiao Tang said: "This time I came to thank you, it is also to get closer to Brother Lu. Why don't you let me be the host and find a place to have some wine in Daming Mansion?"
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After hearing this, Lu Junyi agreed wholeheartedly. After greeting Mr. Lu outside, Xiao Tang, Lu Junyi, Xiao Yi, and Xue Yong went to the prosperous area of Daming Mansion and found a shop in Tangwuku.
Huitang Weku is also a hot pot in the Song Dynasty. Slices of sheep, pigs, cows, deer, rabbits and other meats are put into a hot pot of boiling water and cooked, then dipped in the store's secret sauce made of wine, sauce, cinnamon juice, etc.
Seasonings, vegetables, noodles and other food can also be put into the soup, which is a delicious delicacy to ward off the cold and warm the stomach during the cold winter months.
Fresh raw rabbit meat and raw mutton were cut into thin slices and brought to the table in plates. The store not only had private seats, but also had many repeat customers such as merchants, rich merchants, traders and lackeys, as well as many people who came here to visit. The business was very prosperous.
At this time, there was white snow all over the ground outside, and the boiling stove was also rising with steam. Lu Junyi raised the wine glass and said with a smile: "Haha, Xiangshan layman's green ant new fermented wine, red mud stove. It's snowing in the evening, can you
Would you like to have a drink?' Today's scene is quite appropriate for you and me to drink together."
Xiao Tang also raised his glass and said: "It is my blessing to meet the famous Jade Qilin Lu Junyi, and to be helped many times. I would like to give you a toast to Brother Lu!"
Lu Junyi drank all the wine in the cup and sighed: "I, Lu Junyi, have no abilities. I have been affected by that nine-headed insect for a long time, but I dare to be angry and dare not speak out. That's why I admire you, Brother Xiao, for saving the Su family."
My wife even killed a nine-headed insect in the street, who in Daming Mansion wouldn’t respect her?"
Xiao Tang waved his hands and said: "My little brother was at odds with that thief at that time, so I didn't think much about it. And without the help of Brother Wu, Xiao Yi, Master Xue Yong and others, I'm afraid he would have been killed in the hands of that evil thief. Brother Lu is dead."
How can we just show off our bravery without any concerns about the livelihood of everyone in the Damlu Mansion?"
Lu Junyi smiled bitterly and said: "Brother, please don't excuse me. If I had followed the temper of my junior fellow apprentice, 'Blood Pixiu' Shi Wengong, I would have been unable to restrain myself and would have made a big fuss and gone away happily."
Xiao Tang was immediately attentive after hearing this. Lu Junyi and Shi Wengong, one is a unicorn and the other is a Pixiu. One has a spear and a stick that is unparalleled in the world. The other has caused countless troubles for Liangshan heroes. It is said that their abilities can be ranked among the top ten in the Water Margin.
character.
However, one of them is content to be a wealthy member, and the other is committed to being a gun and stick teacher in Zengtou City. However, they are not like the apprentice Zhou Tong finally accepted. Their junior brother Yue Wu and Mu Yuefei fought against the Jin, Wei and Song Dynasties and became the leader of the Chinese nation.
One of the most famous heroes in history.
But thinking about it, now that Huizong of the Song Dynasty is on the throne, although the current situation is chaotic, except for the war with Xixia, the country is not at war, the soldiers recruited by the Song Dynasty are mostly famine-stricken people and criminals, and the number of soldiers is redundant.
Not only were military generals inferior to civil servants, but most civilians also looked down upon foot soldiers. Since Lu Junyi, who was born into such a noble family, and Shi Wengong, who he said was arrogant and arrogant, naturally had no interest in joining the army.
But after the Jingkang Incident, half of the country was trampled under the iron hooves of the Jurchen cavalry, and various rebel armies rose up frequently. Even rebel forces such as Zhong Xiang Yang Yao who were at odds with the Song Dynasty went north to King Qin, and their homeland was invaded and stirred up anger.
How could Yue Wumu, who served his country loyally and loyally, remain indifferent to the anger of all bloody men?
Xiao Tang and Lu Junyi were talking, and at the door of Huitang Wukuu store, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy wearing a coarse cloth and a soap linen belt walked over. Although his face was red from the cold, he was handsome and handsome, unlike others.
As soon as I saw it, I already had a good impression.
The waiter at the door saw him and couldn't help frowning: "Xiao Yi, why are you here again?"
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Author's note: Although the disciples of Zhou Tong are more popular in Water Margin derivative works and other novels, they include Lu Junyi, Lin Chong, Shi Wengong, Yue Fei (said Yue Quan Zhuan), and even Sun Li, Luan Tingyu and named disciple Wu Song. But "Water Margin"
Lin Chong's appearance in the original work is described as follows: he had a leopard head with ring eyes, a swallow collar and a tiger beard, an eight-foot-long figure, and was thirty-four or fifteen years old. (The time line of Water Margin is relatively clear. In 1114, Lin Chong was thirty-four or five years old.)
When Lu Junyi appeared on the stage, he said to Wu Yong who was pretending to be a fortune teller: "Sir, a gentleman asks about disasters but not about blessings; you don't need to tell me how rich you are, just to predict your fortune. I am thirty-two years old this year. In the year of Jiazi, the month of Yichou,
Bingyin day, Dingmao time. (In 1119, Lu Junyi was only thirty-two years old)
Calculating, Lin Chong is about eight years older than Lu Junyi (he started first, so it is far-fetched to say that he is ranked higher), and the original book never mentions Lin Chong as Lu Junyi's junior brother. Therefore, Zhou Tong in this book only has three disciples: Lu Junyi, Shi Wengong, and Yue Fei.