Confucianism in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 5 Meeting Lord Xinling Again

It has been two days since I separated from my father Lu Yijian, during which time Fu Nian and Cao Qiudao traveled eastward all the way.

The two came to a small town this day, which was a slightly dilapidated town.There are few pedestrians on the rough streets, and occasionally a few people pass by in a hurry.

Seeing that Lu Nian was young, Cao Qiudao decided to take a break and rest for a while, fearing that the journey would be unbearable.

When they came to the only inn in the town, there were several cars and horses parked by the side of the road, and a man in fine clothes was getting out of the car.

At a glance, Fu Nian recognized that the leader was Lord Xinling, and the beautiful woman beside him was Ji Yanran.

When old friends meet again, Fu Nian is quite excited.

Cao Qiudao never thought that he would meet Lord Xinling here, and thought in his heart that perhaps this was fate.

Then he led Fu Nian to Lord Xinling and his party.

Lord Xinling was also very pleasantly surprised to see Cao Qiudao and Fu Nian, he did not expect to see them here.

"Lord Xinling, I never imagined that we would meet here." Cao Qiudao said.

"You two, don't come here without any harm, it's better to get together inside." Lord Xinling said.

Rather than being upset before, Ji Yanran didn't make a sound at this time.

Cao Qiudao's tone changed, and he said solemnly: "I have always known the character of Lord Xinling, and Nian'er is also very close to you. Now Cao wants to entrust Nian'er to your care. I still have one important thing to do. Now, let’s look for Nian’er again.”

"Don't worry, Cao Zi, Nian and Wuji are already close friends, I will definitely take care of him, if Cao Zi has any important matters, just do it, he won't make any mistakes with me," Lord Xinling said .

Cao Qiudao nodded when he heard the words, and then told Fu Nian a few words before turning and leaving.

Fu Nian knew that he must be looking for his father, but he didn't keep him, but looked at the retreating figure, feeling a little bit reluctant in his heart.

"Sir, my son and I are also your good friends, you will not be alone here." Ji Yanran sensed what was on her mind and spoke out to comfort her.

Fu Nian's heart warmed when she heard the words, "Thank you, Sister Ji, for your concern, I understand."

"Since you recognize me as an older sister, how about you and I be called siblings from now on?" Ji Yanran asked with a smile.

"Sister Ji has agreed, how can I refuse." Fu Nian said, but he accepted Ji Yanran in his heart.

"Brother Nian, you haven't eaten yet, have you? How about going to eat something with me." Ji Yanran said.

The three of them came to the inn and found a clean place to sit down.

But this store can only provide some millet and bean soup, and let the store make a white water chicken, take some dried meat from the car, and just fill my stomach.

"I hope you don't blame Wuji for his poor hospitality." Mr. Xinling said apologetically, "When we arrive in Daliang, Wuji will hold a banquet to entertain you."

"Mr. Xinling is serious. It is rare to be able to eat a hot meal in this rural wilderness. How can I be picky." Fu Nian said, no matter in his previous life or in this life, he had never eaten such vulgar food. , but he couldn't swallow it for a while.

Seeing this, Ji Yanran picked up a wooden spoon and scooped out a bowl of chicken soup for him, "Don't be disgusted with Brother Nian, try this chicken soup."

"Thank you, Sister Ji." Fu Nian thanked, took the chicken soup, and took a sip. The chicken soup with almost no seasoning was extremely delicious at this time.

After a few more days, there were more people on both sides of the official road, presumably they were getting closer to the girder.

These days, Fu Nian never missed his daily morning lessons and sword practice, on the contrary, he had nothing to do during the rush, so he devoted all his thoughts to sword practice.

I saw Fu Nian holding a long sword that was as tall as him, holding the sword in his left hand, and making talismans with his right hand, his body moved quickly, the sword light flickered, and the sword's momentum was continuous and endless.

In swordsmanship, the left hand is generally used to exert force, and the right hand is used as a supplement.Because the right hand changes the attack angle when attacking, the right hand may deviate from the center of the body. In this case, if you use a lot of force, your body will lean to one side. If the opponent pushes your sword away lightly, your weakness will be exposed Leaked.

After performing a set of sword techniques, Fu Nian wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief.

Ji Yanran has been watching from the sidelines. Although this set of swordsmanship is not exquisite, it is superior in that it pays great attention to the basics in every move and style. It must have been taught by Cao Qiudao.

"Brother Nian, swordsmanship attaches great importance to the basics, and this set of swordsmanship is very suitable as an entry-level choice. If you can persevere and practice diligently, it will definitely be of great benefit." Ji Yanran suggested.

Ji Yanran's swordsmanship is famous in Wei State, and she is known as Wei State's second swordsmanship. She has profound knowledge in swordsmanship. During this period of time, she also gives advice on Fu Nian's swordsmanship from time to time.

"Thank you, Sister Ji, for your advice. I will definitely practice hard." Fu Nian said respectfully.

"That's right." Ji Yanran nodded with a smile, then turned her gaze to Lord Xinling, "I never thought he would work so hard."

Lord Xinling looked at Fu Nian, he was also quite relieved in his heart, and he valued this child more and more in his heart.

It was getting late, and Mr. Xinling decided to camp here tonight. He chose a flat-topped valley in the west hill as a shelter.

After the accompanying guards and doormen got the order, they first felled wood to make piles, surrounded a temporary wooden wall, and then dug trenches.

After a while, the tent was set up, and all the people gathered around the bonfire, ready to light a fire and cook.

"Nian, do you know why I chose this place to camp?" Lord Xinling asked Fu Nian beside him when he saw that the camp had been set up.

He knows that Fu Nian is smart, but he has the heart to teach him the art of war.

"The place to camp should not be low-lying and humid, where the water cannot escape; avoid the flat ocean, surrounded by enemies from all sides; avoid sitting on a mountain that is too low, and avoid mountains that are too high; avoid slopes that are halfway up, where the enemy's arrows can easily enter; the place to camp must be on the top. Kuanping, those who are nearby are steep, or those who choose to face the water with the mountains behind." Fu Nian replied.

He was just throwing bricks to attract jade, teaching by precepts and deeds, but he never thought that Fu Nian knew the art of war.

"I never thought you knew the art of war." Ji Yanran said, "Are there any schools of thought that you haven't dabbled in?"

"Nian, but you know a thing or two, and you are not good at it. The so-called art of war is mostly on paper." Fu Nian replied.

"At your age, it's not easy to read books. Besides, the young master is one of the best military strategists in the world. If you follow him, he will definitely teach you a lot in the future." Ji Yanran knew Xin Lingjun's intentions and said.

"Being able to get Lord Xinling to teach the art of war is something that Nian Zi can't ask for." Fu Nian said, such a good thing, he would not refuse it.

"Nian, if you are willing, Wuji will teach you all of your money." Lord Xinling said.

Lord Xinling went up the mountain with Fu Nian, came to a cliff, looked at the scenery below the mountain, said: "The terrain is the help of soldiers, and the steep terrain is the location of the important place."

"Look at that mountainous area. It's a formation. That is to say, it's easy for our army to march, but it's difficult to retreat. When fighting the enemy in the formation, if the enemy is unprepared, it's easy to attack. If the enemy is prepared, he can't win by attacking. It is also difficult to return to the teacher, which is not good for me."

"If we want to defeat the enemy, we must set up an array. If I have tens of thousands of people, I can trap the enemy army by laying out an array. In this way, our army may take advantage of the gap to break in and break its camp."

"That place is a branch. The so-called branch is a place where it is disadvantageous for me to attack, and it is also disadvantageous for the enemy to attack. At this time, it is the best strategy to lure the enemy to attack. When the enemy is halfway forward, our army will suddenly fight back."

Mr. Xinling observed the topography of mountains and rivers, and dealt with Nian eloquently.

For military strategists, observing the geography of mountains and rivers and using the land for their own use is the only technique for military strategists.

Fu Nian listened to Mr. Xinling's explanation, and admired secretly in his heart. Although he had read military books, he had never practiced it. Now that Mr. Xinling has said this, he is a little eager to try, and he can't wait to go to the battlefield immediately.

Seeing the look of hope in Fu Nian's eyes, Mr. Xinling said, "Soldiers, the important affairs of the country, the place of death and life, the way of survival, you don't think of marching and fighting so simply. If you want to defeat the enemy, you must The use of military tactics to the extreme is the foundation of a military strategist."

"The heart of fighting on the battlefield is a man's blood, so there is some yearning in his heart." Fu Nian said.

Lord Xinling looked into the distance, as if he had foreseen something, before saying after a long time: "This war will come soon..."

(End of this chapter)