The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 57 Chapter 57
After breakfast, Duan Wuji looked at the old Wang's head and said, "Old man, what's the name of this kid? How old is he? Why don't you introduce him to us? How can you accept apprentices just because you dream?"

Old Wangtou laughed and said, "Xuan'er, come here yet."

The old Wang pulled his grandson over and said, "My grandson's name is Wang Xuan, you can call it whatever you want. I came up with this name. Wang Xuan, I haven't told your master how old you are today."

That Wang Xuan ran over and gave a deep salute to Duan Wuji and Tie Niu.

"Back to Master, I am 11 years old this year. I was born in August, so my nickname is also Qiu'er."

Duan Wuji smiled at Tieniu after hearing this.

"Well, isn't this kid pretty good! He's not much younger than us, who knows if he's good for martial arts.

Wang Xuan, you have to remember clearly, learning martial arts is not the same as learning other things, this is a hard job, if you can't bear the hardship, then don't learn martial arts at all, you want to practice martial arts, not afraid of hardships, Don't practice martial arts if you are afraid of hardship.Otherwise, it is nothing.

Wang Xuan, can you hear me clearly? "

Wang Xuan nodded after listening.

"Well, Master, I heard clearly. Don't worry, Xuan'er is not afraid of suffering.

Xuan'er knows that only by suffering through hardships can he become a master.Master doesn't need to talk about these great principles, Xuan'er is no longer a child, how can he not understand this principle? "

"Well, it's good to understand. Then Wang Xuan, who do you plan to worship as your teacher?"

Then Wang Xuan was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and said: "Who do I want to be my teacher? I can just ask both of you to be my teacher. If you two teach me for a day, my ability will be even greater."

The old Wangtou laughed and said, "You two benefactors, just agree. It will be easy for two people to teach one apprentice."

Duan Wuji looked at Tieniu, and Tieniu looked at Duan Wuji, the two couldn't help laughing.

Duan Wuji smiled and said to the old boss: "Old man, since you want to learn martial arts from us, you have to prepare your weapons anyway!"

The old Wangtou grinned when he heard that.

"I said benefactor, it will cost a lot of money to prepare weapons? Well, in a few days, I will go to the master of Tiezapu to order one."

After hearing this, Duan Wuji said with a smile: "You go to prepare now, we will use it later."

"I said benefactor, even if we decide now, it will take several days to make it? How can it be done so quickly?"

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "Then it takes so much trouble? Why don't you find a water-carrying stick to make him a stick, and then find a piece of good wood and chop a sword for him with a kitchen knife?

Where did you use real weapons at the beginning?This is how our brothers learned it. After a long time, we changed to iron weapons. "

The old king laughed when he heard it.

"Engong, I was shocked just now. Since it is made of wood, it will be much easier to handle. Don't worry, I will finish it in a while."

As he said that, Old Wang Tou stepped out, and after a short time, Old Wang Tou brought in the big stick and a wooden sword that he had made.

"Xuan'er, look at the big stick and sword that grandpa made for you, do you like it?"

Wang Ke looked at it and shook his head with a smile.

"Grandpa, that's what I like! Aren't these two fire sticks, one big and one small?"

The old Wangtou smiled awkwardly.

"Xuan'er, you use it first, and when you have strength in the future, can grandpa make you two iron handles? How hard it is to hold two iron handles now!"

"Grandpa, you said this, you must keep your word! You must not lie to Xuan'er."

"Look at what you said, kid? When did grandpa lie to you? You two boys are the hope of my royal family. Grandpa will sell everything in the future, and grandpa will also provide for you. As long as you are willing to study hard, you don't want to just three The heat of the day, I won't learn in a few days!

Just now your teacher said that practicing martial arts is a hard job, and I'm afraid you won't be able to learn it with effort.

My child, you have to study hard!Besides, your master and the others will not be staying in our house for long, so you must be mentally prepared! "

"Well, I know that. Don't worry, I won't let you down. I will definitely learn to be like Master and the others, and I will have great prospects in the future."

The old Wangtou smiled and nodded.

"Well, I'm relieved."

Before long, Wang Xuan's mother came in carrying a basket.Wang Xuan's mother took out the incense candles, yellow money paper, and some fruits from the basket.

The old Wangtou brought out a table of Eight Immortals from the house, and put some fruits on it, after burning it, he lit two candles on the table, and then ordered Wang Xuan to light the incense.

Then insert the incense into the incense burner, Wang Xuan bowed to the table three times first, then Duan Wuji and Tie Niu sat side by side behind the Eight Immortals table, after that, Wang Xuan bowed to the sun several times.

Let's go then, Wang Xuan, and said loudly: "Heaven is above, and the scorching sun bears witness. Today, I, Wang Xuan, formally learn from my master. Once I enter the master's school, I wish to be a disciple for the rest of my life. If I break my oath, I wish to be punished by the heavens. I will not die well when I die. .”

Duan Wuji saw it and asked loudly: "Wang Xuan, are you willing to worship us as teachers?"

"The disciple is willing to worship you as a teacher, the master is above, and I will be worshiped by the disciple."

Wang Xuan bowed to Duan Wuji three times, then knelt on the ground and bowed to Tie Niu.

After saluting, the two stood up and helped Wang Xuan up.

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "Wang Xuan, actually I'm only one year older than you, I'm just 12 years old this year, so it's not appropriate for us to be called master and apprentice."

After hearing this, Wang Xuan laughed and said, "Hey, what's appropriate or not? This teacher has already worshiped, so what's the use of talking about it?"

Wang Xuan looked at Tieniu.

"Then Master, how old are you today?"

Tie Niu laughed and said: "I am 16 years old, but I learned all my abilities from my brother.

Boy, don't judge a person's ability by age. My brother's kung fu is much better than mine. I will listen to my brother when encountering any problems. He has a lot of thoughts. "

The old Wangtou laughed and said, "It's true that people can't be judged by their appearance, and the sea can't be measured. At first glance, most people will think that you are the main one, but who knows it's the opposite."

Duan Wuji stood up.

"Brother, you should come and teach Emperor Xuan these few days first, I'll read the book for a few days before talking about it."

Tie Niu laughed and said, "Okay. Then Wang Xuan, let me teach you boxing kung fu first.

For those who practice martial arts, it is not the right way to just practice weapons. You must practice boxing and kicking kung fu first. Let's go, I will practice first, and you will watch carefully from the side.

After you understand it, you can learn to practice with me. "

As Tieniu spoke, he walked to the middle of the courtyard, and Wang Xuan followed after him.

Duan Wuji glanced at it, turned around and went back to the house.

Tie Niu practiced his fist and kick skills very slowly. After practicing once, Tie Niu started to practice a second time. Tie Niu practiced six times in a row, and then asked Wang Xuandao: "Boy, do you understand?"

Wang Xuan nodded and shook his head again.

Tieniu saw it and said with a smile: "Boy, you should learn from me move by move. How can you learn this boxing kung fu in a short time?"

The two masters and apprentices, one taught sincerely, the other studied hard, tossing and tossing until dark before ending.

While eating dinner, Duan Wuji asked with a smile: "Wang Xuan, are you tired after studying for a long time?"

Wang Ke listened and nodded.

"Returning to Master, to be honest, I am quite tired, my whole body hurts everywhere, and my bones are almost falling apart."

"Then do you still study tomorrow?"

Wang Xuan blinked his eyes after hearing this.

"Learn! Give up after studying for a long time? That's not my character. Master, don't worry, no matter how difficult it is, I, Wang Xuan, will never give up."

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"Well, Wang Xuan, well done, I hope you will succeed in your studies."

The next day, Tieniu got up early and began to teach Wang Xuan boxing and kicking kung fu. It wasn't until dark that Wang Xuan returned to the house with a tired face.

For the next ten days, Tie Niu taught Wang Xuan Kung Fu every day. Apart from teaching boxing and kicking kung fu, he also took time to teach Wang Yun the stick and sword skills.

After dinner that day, Wang Xuan looked at Duan Wuji and said with a smile: "Master, you see, for so many days, Master Tie Niu is teaching me every day, why don't you teach me?"

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Wang Xuan, it's not that I don't teach you, it's just that my brother can teach you some basic kung fu for you. Since you have chosen the principle of being a teacher, well, let me teach you tomorrow. .

You can pay attention to study! "

Wang Xuan nodded after listening.

"Well, okay, master, Xuan'er must study hard."

In the morning of the next day, Duan Wuji began to teach Wang Xuan's kung fu, and guided the areas that were not well practiced before.

Under the guidance of Duan Wuji, Wang Xuan made great progress.Five days later, Duan Wuji looked at Wang Jun and said: "Wang Xuan, your kung fu has improved a lot these days, but, martial arts can't be learned overnight, you must persevere in your efforts to achieve something." .

Remember, there is no end to learning martial arts, not to mention that I have already learned a certain kind of kung fu, learning and mastering are two concepts.

It is easy to learn, but difficult to master.

Wang Xuan, we're going home tomorrow, you see it's almost Chinese New Year, we still have a lot of things to do at home, so we won't stay here.

However, without our supervision, you have to hurry up and practice.After a year or two, we will come to see you again. If you are still at your current level by then, you will not be allowed to be a teacher by then. "

Wang Ke's eye circles immediately turned red when he heard this.

"Master, can you stay for a few more days? I feel that I haven't learned a lot of kung fu. Why are you leaving?"

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "Wang Xuan, didn't I just say that? We will come to see you in a year or two. I hope you can use this time to practice the things we taught you. Can you Don't be greedy.

As the saying goes, too much greed never kills. "

Wang Ke listened and nodded.

"Well, Master, I have memorized everything you taught, and I will definitely work hard, so don't worry."

After dinner, Duan Wuji proposed to Lao Wangtou to go home.

The old Wangtou laughed and said: "Well, you have been delayed for so many days with us, it is supposed to go back, thank you very much for delaying for so long for my grandson, I am so grateful!

Engong, I hope you can come to our house when you have time, and guide Xuan'er's kung fu by the way. "

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "That's for sure, anyone can be our apprentice."

The old Wangtou said with a smile: "Well, then you should rest early, after all, you have to go on the road tomorrow, I will go and feed your horses again."

After speaking, the old Wangtou came out of the house.

(End of this chapter)