If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 16 Tai Chi

Early the next morning, Zhu Gaochi came to Zhu Zhanqun's courtyard as usual.

In the yard, Zhu Zhanqun had gotten up early and was stretching his body with punches and kicks, while Hu Shanxiang stood aside, with towels and tea on the stone table next to him.

"Dad, are you here?" Looking at Zhu Gaochi who had changed into a short game outfit, Zhu Zhanyu greeted him with a smile on his face, but the moves in his hands did not stop.

Zhu Gaochi was not surprised. He just stood aside and picked up the tea on the table with a smile. After taking a sip, he asked: "Zhan Yun, what kind of punch did you hit?"

At this time, Zhu Zhanjuan's body was twisted into a weird posture, but it also had a different kind of beauty. He looked like an old cat stretching its waist or a giant python coiling around a tree. Although Zhu Gaochi was not good at fists and feet, he was the King of Yan back then. The prince is still discerning and can see that this is a powerful boxing technique.

But it's nonsense. If this punch wasn't powerful, it wouldn't be possible to twist the person into this state. At this time, Zhu Zhanquan's upper body and feet were almost twisted 180 degrees, and it looked like his waist was broken.

But Zhu Zhanquan hit hard with every punch, and the wind crackled even more, which made Zhu Gaochi speechless. Isn't this the boxing technique he wants to learn?
Although he agreed to accompany his son to practice martial arts, Zhu Gaochi thought that he could only do simple martial arts such as Taizu Changquan to stretch his muscles. He did not expect that Zhu Zhanquan could perform such a powerful boxing technique.

Looking down at his belly, which completely covered his feet, Zhu Gaochi patted his belly hesitantly, feeling that if it was really twisted like this, his waist would probably be broken if it wasn't twisted even a quarter.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhanchun did not intend to teach him the boxing he was doing. He just said while punching: "My boxing is called the Spiritual Snake Wrapping Boxing. Dad, you can't learn this. What I teach you is simpler than this." , Dad, please stretch your muscles first, and I will teach you after I finish this boxing session."

When Zhu Gaochi heard what his son said, he immediately felt relieved. He nodded and said, "Father, don't be in a hurry. Please take your time, son."

After saying that, Zhu Gaochi also walked aside and moved his muscles and bones with shaking hands and feet.

Although Zhu Gaochi was not proficient in martial arts, he still knew some basic things, such as stretching his muscles and bones before practicing boxing.

After Zhu Gaochi stretched his muscles and muscles, Zhu Zhanchun also finished a round of boxing, and his forehead was steaming.

After taking the towel from Hu Shanxiang on the side and wiping his sweat, Zhu Zhanquan also poured himself a cup of tea, and then said to his fat father: "Dad, I see that your muscles and bones are moving. Let's go now." start?"

"Then let's get started! But Zhanju, your dad and I are fat, so don't teach me too hard. Your dad and I are already a lot older..." Although he agreed, he regretted it when it happened. Even late, Zhu Gaochi was still chattering to Zhu Zhanjun, and reluctantly followed him to stand in the middle of the yard.

Zhu Zhankui stood with his feet spread out and made a hand gesture, indicating to Zhu Gaochi to stand with him, and then he chanted loudly: "The arms of the tent hand should be rounded, and you can attack at will when there is movement or stillness. Put your hands together and push them away. Squeeze your hands to make it difficult for the enemy to succeed..." While reciting the formula, Zhu Zhanyu's whole body softened like a snake, and he demonstrated all the punching techniques to Zhu Gaochi at a slow but smooth speed.

Zhu Gaochi listened to the formula and followed it. Although he learned the rhyme and follow the rules, he still imitated [-]% to [-]% of the general movements.

After all the boxing, Zhu Zhanquan didn't have anything wrong with him. On the contrary, he was full of energy and high spirits. However, Zhu Gaochi was a little short of breath. He couldn't help but stand there and gasp for a while. Then he said: "Son, what is this set of tricks? Why does it feel so soft?" Yes, this kind of boxing can also be used to kill enemies in battle? Could this be the boxing you said yesterday that would allow your father and I to practice to the level of your second uncle?"

Zhu Gaochi was just joking. Although he felt that this boxing technique was soft, he could still feel the power of this boxing technique from Zhu Zhanchun.

"This set of boxing is called Tai Chi. It is an internal boxing method of the Taoist sect. It pays more attention to practice than the external boxing method." Zhu Zhanquan didn't sweat on his forehead after this boxing session, so he explained to Zhu Gaochi casually. : "This set of boxing techniques is said to have been created by that sloppy Taoist from Wudang Mountain. Regular practice can strengthen the body and prolong life. Dad, you are weak and have never practiced martial arts. I will teach you powerful boxing techniques as soon as I start. Dad, you should also learn it." No, so let’s practice this first.

As for the boxing techniques I talked about yesterday, what I just did was the Spiritual Snake Wrapping Fist. It is a set of boxing techniques that hammers the muscles and bones, and is practiced as a big python in the body. When the boxing techniques are practiced to the deepest level, the big python turns into a dragon. , then you will have the power to subdue the dragon and subdue the tiger, and the ability of thousands of armies to overcome difficulties! "

"Is it really that powerful? I don't believe it." Zhu Gaochi shook his head, showing a look of disbelief. He didn't know whether he didn't believe that Tai Chi could prolong life, or whether he didn't believe that the Spiritual Snake Wrapping Fist could be practiced to defeat thousands of armies.

Zhu Zhanjun was not annoyed by this, he just smiled and asked Zhu Gaochi to practice Tai Chi again according to what he just taught him, teaching him the moves and correcting his movements at the same time.

After being taught twice, Zhu Gaochi had memorized the boxing techniques by heart. Although the moves were still deformed and out of shape, there was nothing wrong with the general pattern.

"Okay, dad, you have learned it. All you need to do is practice every day. Let's go have breakfast first, and then go to the Qinhuai River after eating." Zhu Zhanqun said, turned to look at Hu Shanxiang beside him, and asked: "Is breakfast ready?"

"When I return to Your Highness, breakfast has been prepared. According to Your Majesty's wishes, the imperial doctor who came yesterday will prepare a medicated diet that can replenish qi and nourish blood." Hu Shanxiang heard Zhu Zhanqun's inquiry from the side and answered Zhu Zhanqun's question obediently. if.

"Okay, prepare me some clothes for going out. Later..." Zhu Zhanqun was about to tell Hu Shanxiang to prepare some clothes for him to wear when going out, but the voice of Crown Princess Zhang suddenly came from the door of the small courtyard: "Changing into clothes to go out? Where are you two going?"

Hearing Mrs. Zhang's voice, Zhu Zhanquan and Zhu Gaochi hurriedly looked at the door of the small courtyard, and saw the princess with a smile on her face, but her pretty face came in. She came to them and said: "I didn't hear clearly just now. Where are you two going after breakfast? Are you going to the Qinhuai River? You went there really early. The brothel and the Chu Pavilion haven't opened yet. !”

Just as she said that, the Crown Princess suddenly changed her expression and reached out to grab Zhu Gaochi's ear: "Okay! The father and son are going to visit the Qinhuai River together. Do you think it is not embarrassing enough for the Crown Prince to visit the Qinhuai River East Palace? Why don't you? Do you want to drag your son along with you to embarrass yourself?"

(End of this chapter)