Rebirth of the Four Seas Emperor

After three rooster crows, Hou Yao couldn't wait to get up and pulled Yu Xiuer to the yard.

"Hurry up, let me show you my 32-style Tai Chi sword skills first."

As he spoke, he opened the Tai Chi Sword's preparatory position:

Stand with your feet side by side, your body upright, your eyes looking straight, your feathers on your neck, your arms hanging sideways, your left hand holding a sword, the tip of the sword pointing upward, your right hand pointing the sword, and the palm of your hand facing inward.

If we only look at this preparatory pose, Hou Yao still performs it well.

Yu Xiuer also nodded slightly:

"Mr., pay attention to your breathing, your breath is a little messy."

Hou Yao ignored her and seriously performed the first form: three rings covering the moon; then he performed the second form..., and the third form...

Although he had completed the entire set of 32 Tai Chi sword techniques very seriously and with concentration,

But Yu Xiuer still couldn't hold back her laughter. After laughing, she couldn't help but said bluntly:

"Ms. sir, this isn't Kung Fu. It's just sword dancing."

Hou Yao said seriously:

"What's so funny? I've never practiced martial arts. I don't know if this routine is correct or not. I just hope you can have a reference.

This set of exercises was created by a Taoist ancestor, and he was invincible in the world with this set of exercises.

Now I will teach you the general outline of this set of exercises and the ten key points of practice. Please listen carefully. "

Seeing that Hou Yao was speaking so seriously, Yu Xiuer didn't dare to joke anymore.

I also heard that it was created by the founder of the Taoist sect and was unrivaled in the world, so I couldn't help but be very curious.

Why did the master never tell him about such a boxing technique?

"Ms. sir, I'm sorry. I stopped laughing. Just tell me. I will listen carefully."

Hou Yao nodded, and then slowly recited "The General Outline of the Heart Method of Tai Chi".

"Tai Chi's yin and yang theory is clear, and it can change without leaving the sect. Be impartial and neutral, and only when you understand the power of loosening and tightening can you complete it. The loosening and tightening are originally a rope..."

At first, Yu Xiuer had a playful attitude and just listened to it.

But the more I heard about it, the more surprised I became, and slowly I became confused again.

This "General Guide to the Heart Techniques of Tai Chi" is indeed a profound technique of the Taoist lineage.

It's just that this mental formula is a bit weird. People who haven't practiced martial arts will definitely not know it. Only those who have practiced martial arts can understand it.

This formula is like a hodgepodge of several techniques. If you really follow it, you will definitely die.

Hou Yao finished memorizing the general outline of the mental method and asked:

"Xiu'er, how are you? Is this mental formula powerful?"

Yu Xiuer thought for a while and said truthfully:

"Mr. Sir, this mantra is indeed like the supreme Taoist technique, but there is something wrong with this mantra. It seems to have been tampered with.

If you really want to practice according to this formula, you will almost certainly die, and I don’t know who is so vicious.

Fortunately, my husband is not a martial artist, otherwise it would be dangerous. "

Hou Yao rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. He found this mental formula on the Internet. At that time, he just thought it was very bluffing, so he memorized it.

Alas, it seems there are a lot of fake things on the Internet.

"It doesn't matter, I also have "Ten Essentials of Tai Chi". You can listen to it first.

Xu Ling Ding Jin: A person with Ding Jin has an upright head and a spirit that penetrates the top.

Don't use force. If you use force, your neck will be strong and your Qi and blood will not be able to flow. You must have a natural and empty spirit.

Unless there is ethereal Xiang Jin, the spirit cannot be raised... "

After finishing the first recitation, Yu Xiuer's eyes flashed. This was actually neither a skill nor a formula, but martial arts experience.

In addition to the martial arts, the most important inheritance of each sect is the martial arts experience.

The inheritance of martial arts experience is even more important than the skills.

The reason why the sect can endure for thousands of years is because there is a large amount of martial arts experience passed down.

Later generations can always find their own path from the martial arts experience of their predecessors. This is the fundamental reason why disciples of major sects are more likely to become masters.

Anyone can practice Kung Fu, but those who can truly practice it to the highest level have always been rare.

These martial arts experiences recorded by few and far between can help future generations avoid a lot of detours.

This is the fundamental reason why famous teachers produce great disciples.

Hou Yao slowly chanted the second key:

"Hold the chest and pull out the back: Holding the chest means that the chest is slightly connotated, causing the Qi to sink in the Dantian.

Don't push your chest out. If you push it out, the Qi will hug the chest. The top will be heavy and the bottom will be light, and the heels will float easily.

To pull out the back, the Qi sticks to the back. If you can hold your chest, you will be able to pull up your back. If you can pull out your back, your energy will come from your spine, and you will be invincible... "

Yu Xiuer was shocked, feeling that it was extremely mysterious, and she immediately fell into it and couldn't extricate herself.

Hou Yao also noticed that Yu Xiuer's expression was different, but he did not stop and continued to carry it down.

Having watched too many movies and TV shows, I know that practicing martial arts has a state called enlightenment.

Although he was not sure whether Yu Xiuer had an epiphany, he knew that it was best not to disturb her state now.

After reciting all the "Ten Essentials of Tai Chi", Yu Xiuer still stood there blankly,

Hou Yao didn't try to disturb her. Instead, he found a chair and sat down quietly to wait.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhou Tiesheng came over to say goodbye.

Hou Yao was afraid that their conversation would disturb Yu Xiuer, so he asked him to go out and talk.

After sending Zhou Tiesheng away, he returned to the courtyard.

At this time, Yu Xiuer didn't know when she started dancing with her sword in the yard.

The crisp sword sounds were like music, and the sword energy was like the wind, blowing her clothes and flying like a fairy dancing.

Hou Yao was so mesmerized that he felt like he was in a dream.

A dazzling golden light shot in from the top of the wall, and Yu Xiuer also stopped her sword to concentrate and adjust her breathing, with a look of surprise on her face.

Hou Yao laughed loudly and said:

"How's it going? It looks like you've gained a lot."

Yu Xiuer raised her hand and turned around excitedly:

"Mr. Sir, this "Ten Essentials of Tai Chi" is really terrible. I really can't imagine what kind of master it takes to summarize such insights.

Many of the doubts I had in the past have been cleared up today. "

"So you're going to have a breakthrough?"

Yu Xiuer shook her head:

"Not yet, but I think there should be a breakthrough soon.

It's just that I don't want to break through so quickly now. I want to try practicing Tai Chi Sword first.

When I saw you dancing with a sword before, I just thought it was extremely unreasonable.

But after listening to "Ten Essentials of Tai Chi", I realized the subtleties of this sword technique.

It's a pity that I only have sword moves and no mental skills. I don't know if I can master it, so I can only think about it slowly. "

Hou Yao happily hugged Yu Xiuer's shoulders and laughed:

"Don't worry, with my husband helping you, you will definitely be able to do it.

Come on, we're all starving, let's go have breakfast... "

……

After spending a few days, Weifu visited all the salt fields in Baoan County.

The results are shocking. None of the salt fields in the county is small in scale. At least, they are all large salt fields with more than 10 people.

It is unimaginable how many people have interests here. Unless the emperor is willing to use the army to carry out a major purge, no one can touch these people.

No one has a chance of winning if they confront these people head-on. The only way is to divide them and win them over one by one.

Returning to the Yamen, Hou Yao thought for a long time.

If you want to gain a foothold in Baoan County, you must establish a government office.

Only when the yamen are united and occupy the rightful place of the imperial court can they have enough power to defeat these powerful behind-the-scenes masterminds one by one.

Thinking of this, there is one person who becomes an obstacle that cannot be bypassed.

If he wants to control the Yamen, Li Jingshan's attitude is crucial.

Hou Yao thought about what he had learned about Li Jingshan during this period and decided to take a gamble.

If successful, we can use the simplest way to gain control of the county government;

If you lose, you can only kill them to death.

To deal with such local snakes, apart from these two methods, there is actually no third effective method available.

"Master Li, come and sit here."

Hou Yao sent someone to call Li Jingshan over, screened everyone away, and then waved for him to sit down.

Li Jingshan sat down respectfully:

"Sir, I don't know why you call me humble."

"That's it. I am out on business and encountered something. I would like to ask Mr. Li for advice."

"Don't dare. If I know what happened to you, sir, I will tell you everything."

Hou Yao carefully observed every subtle expression of Li Jingshan, and then told the story of saving the mother and son that day.

"In other places, even if the authority of the yamen is compromised, there will definitely not be such a bold maniac, right?

Mr. Li, you are the oldest in the yamen. Why did the dignity of the yamen fall to this level?

You should know better than anyone else, right? "

Li Jingshan smiled bitterly and did not make any excuse. He hesitated for a long time and suddenly fell to his knees:

"Sir, please forgive me for being humble and incompetent. I really don't have the ability to properly handle the affairs of this county.

Now that I am old and have reached the age where I can have grandchildren, I would like to ask your permission to return to my hometown to take care of my old age. "

Hou Yao snorted coldly:

"Are you threatening me?"

Under Hou Yao's gaze, Li Jingshan showed no shame:

"My lord, I have been loyal to my duties for 30 years and have never dared to slack off.

It’s just that my ability to do a humble job is limited, and the situation in the county has been getting worse and worse in the past 30 years.

The humble position is also motivated by weakness. In fact, before the Lord took office, the humble position had the idea of ​​​​resigning.

It's just because the people of this county can't let go that they try their best to support it.

You are young and promising, and you have a strong backing, so your future is boundless.

For adults, lowering the official position is a stumbling block to governance.

It's better to put down your official position and leave, so that you can free your hands and feet to do something big. "

Li Jingshan spoke very pertinently and fluently, without any subtle expression indicating any temptation.

Everything was so natural and looked like a well-thought-out statement, which meant that he really wanted to resign.

Hou Yao narrowed his eyes involuntarily:

"Do you think I will rely on my background to start a head-on war with them, fearing that I will be implicated?"

Li Jingshan glanced at Hou Yao in surprise, but immediately denied it:

"I'm sorry, I don't quite understand what my lord means. I'm just old and have low energy.

Sir, please ask someone else to be wise. "

Hou Yao has a headache. If this Li Jingshan is not a super actor, then he really wants to retire.

This undoubtedly gave him a huge problem.

Under the current circumstances, it is definitely impossible for Li Jingshan to retire.

Regardless of the various forces or within the yamen, without his balance, there will probably be big chaos.

But now is not the time to cause trouble. Our footing is not stable and our power has not developed.

He simply has no ability to clean up any mess.

But Li Jingshan wanted to leave, so what could he do? .