Jagged city

Jagged City - Chapter 340 Six Morning Journey to Wudang

Chapter 340 Six

The next morning, at six o'clock, Lin Tao accompanied two old generals and two masters in Tang suits to visit Wudang Mountain. Lin Tao's grandfather, Lin Zhennan, was also accompanying him. 1卍1 The guards have already stood guard on the road they must pass. The two old generals are wearing gray woolen coats. The coats are not thick, but they are very warm and windproof. The coats are specially made by the Xiliang Garment Factory. With a fox fur hat on it, Mr. Jin smiled and said, "If you wear a leather vest, you'll look like a landlord Lao Cai. Not to mention it's really warm, it's like being surrounded by a stove."

"Well, the alpaca underwear made by Xiaolin is really good. It's light and warm, and it's very comfortable to wear. Our old woman also said that Xiaolin is more caring than my daughter. My old daughter's face turned red and white. She said she would buy three. Let the old lady change the clothes." Shang Lao also said, very satisfied with Lin Tao's carefulness.

"Our Xiliang Garment Factory is also planning to develop cashmere thermal underwear. The price is about half that of international famous brands. We will first face the domestic market and launch a series that will enter the international market next year." The Xiliang Garment Factory mentioned by Lin Tao is Xiliang Last year, a large garment factory with an investment of 15 billion was built, and there is also a wool spinning factory under it. The materials come from Xiliang and Inner Mongolia wool.The more than ten varieties currently developed are aimed at the high-end market, because pure wool clothes are very expensive.It is not bad for ordinary people to buy one or two sets in their lifetime.

"Xiliang is developing quite well. Even I feel exasperated. It's hard to imagine that the impoverished Northwest city has turned into an international city! Now five cities are integrated into one, and one-third of Northwest Province's area It's all under your rule, and there's a long way to go!" Jin Lao and the others stopped at a gazebo by the mountain road, watching the red sun bursting out from the east, feeling refreshed.

Lin Tao said confidently: "I will strive to build New Xiliang into the economic center of the Northwest within three to five years, and become a truly international metropolis."

"Okay, we must have such determination. The country will integrate the five cities into one, which is to build a new economic center in the Northwest. The country's investment in technology, civilian use, and military will gradually increase. The original national plan was to build a city in 20 years. In a municipality directly under the central government like Chongqing, I never expected that you would create such a miracle. Now the scale and momentum of Xiliang’s development have far exceeded the expectations of the national leaders. Now the number of consulates in Xiliang has surpassed that of Shanghai, and the number of foreign countries entering and leaving Xiliang People surpass Guangzhou and Zhuhai, which makes people amazed again and again!" Shang Lao couldn't help but exclaimed.

Lin Tao said with a smile: "It's also Xiliang's good luck. I didn't expect that there are ancient Qiang people's cultural relics buried underground. Moreover, it is the temple of the creation god in the myths and legends of some countries in the Middle East. Now countries and businessmen in the Middle East have invested more than 2000 yuan in Xiliang. According to forecasts, it may reach about 5000 billion U.S. dollars. This is also a miracle in the international investment market. Lao Meigao scolded the Middle Easterners as fanatical lunatics, prodigal sons, and did not hesitate to go bankrupt. , put the money into China.”

"Yes, the power of belief is huge and terrifying. It is a stroke of genius that you can use this well to attract investment in the Middle East. Not only that, but we have added ten precious votes to the United Nations. In this regard, You have contributed a lot. Therefore, when Xiliang was promoted to a sub-provincial city, you were re-elected without any dispute about the candidate for mayor. Although Comrade Zhang Yuhe is the secretary of the municipal party committee, it is to cooperate with you in your work. This is in other The city can't imagine that you not only agree with the organization, but even he himself can see this attitude. Speaking of which, he still borrowed your light. These are what No. [-] said when chatting with me. You appreciate it very much. He still has three years in office, you must seize the opportunity and don’t waste the chief’s expectations of you.” In the end, Mr. Jin said from the bottom of his heart that no matter how capable an official is, if he doesn’t have the appreciation of the leader, it’s hard to get it without the help of others as.

"Don't be arrogant or impetuous, go forward bravely. The fine traditions of our army are also my motto. Please rest assured, Chief." Lin Tao said solemnly. The two old generals looked at each other and smiled, and they both saw their trust in Lin Tao from each other's eyes and love.Lin Tao is a real baby bump in their hearts.

Old Shang said: "New Xiliang will form a new group army to strengthen the national defense force. You will be the political commissar of the group army. When the group army is established, it is also the time when you will be awarded the rank of lieutenant general."

Hearing this heavy news, Lin Tao was slightly taken aback. A lieutenant general, equivalent to a ministerial-level official, is even on the high side. Even in the 300 million army, the number of lieutenant generals is only a hundred, and 34 of them are retirees.

"It's not good for me to be the mayor and also the political commissar here."

"Hehe, that's normal. The president of the country is not the chairman of the Military Commission." Old Jin laughed.

"It seems that they are all concurrently held by the secretary!" Lin Tao smiled embarrassingly.

"See, this kid wants to be an official, and sooner or later the position of secretary will be yours—hey, there are people practicing martial arts over there." Elder Jin turned his binoculars to the southwest, and saw a figure shaking.

Opposite the gazebo, on the mountainside eight miles away, there is a ten-foot-long platform on which a middle-aged Taoist priest is practicing swordplay. The Taoist priest has a black beard that is two feet long, and his white clothes are very eye-catching. Jianguang, the red spikes dance like clouds and flowing water. This kind of dynamic beauty makes people can't help admiring.Old Shang also picked up the binoculars on his neck and looked at it, and couldn't help applauding.In fact, Lin Tao and the two old monks have already seen that their eyesight is far superior to that of ordinary people. Although they don't have a telescope to see clearly, they can see every move. This middle-aged Taoist practiced Wudang Taiyi Xuanmen Sword, From the point of view of the moves and movements, it is already impeccable and superb, but in the eyes of Lin Tao's master and apprentice, it can only be said that he has practiced well.There are more than a dozen sets of swordsmanship handed down from Wudang Mountain from ancient times to the present, such as Taiji Sword, Thirteen Jue, Taiyi Xuanmen Sword, Zhenwu Swinging Demon Sword—etc. Yes, there are a few more originals, Lin Tao flipped through them a little bit, and remembered them all in his mind with his photographic memory.Although there are diagrams in the book, it is not as direct as the live practice.Lin Tao compared the moves in his mind with the moves practiced by the Taoist, and found that the Taoist missed three moves.That is the ultimate skill of the last three moves of the Taiyi Xuanmen Sword. No. 36 Taiyi Xuanmen Sword Ultimate Mystery, is Wudang lost, or the Taoist can't practice it?Lin Tao left a question mark in his mind.Of the last three moves, one of them is the horizontal sword breaking the waves; it means that it can cut off the tide, which is a unique move in the face of group attacks.The second form is, Yijian Juechen; it means that a sword ends the life of the opponent, and it really ends the fate of the world.This move is a combination of man and sword. Go straight forward, with an invincible momentum, take the throat or heart of the opponent, use the feet as the explosive point, use the energy of the whole body to the sword, and fly forward leaning forward.If you don't reach your goal, you will never give up.The third form is the volley barb posture; the sword is lifted from the bottom up, the body rises into the air, and then quickly flipped, lightning-like, backward barbs, head up and down, dealing with the enemy who is sneaking up from behind.This move is the most difficult to practice, the body is in the air and then use the inner energy to change the direction, it is very difficult.If you don't practice internal skills to the peak acquired, you can't use them at all.Moreover, this Taiyi Xuanmen sword, the Xuan character, is not just for decoration.It is mysterious and mysterious.

The Taiyi Xuanmen sword practiced by the Taoist on the opposite mountainside is only similar in shape, lacks the essence, and cannot be said to be the profound meaning of the Xuanmen. In the midst of the momentum, it is hard to tell where the real sword is, which makes people hallucinate. If you think it is a phantom, you will be hurt, because the phantom is the condensed sword energy that does not disperse, this is the real sword. Taiyi Xuanmen Sword.I don't know if the Wudang school still retains the description and annotations of the Taiyi Xuanmen sword, or is there really left somersault moves and sword manuals?Lin Tao felt a little emotional when he thought of this, and wondered if he wanted to return the real stunt to Wudang.

Elder Jin put down his binoculars and sighed: "I didn't expect there to be such an expert in Wudang Mountain. Although I am a layman in martial arts, I can tell that the Taoist practiced very well. Flowing clouds and flowing water, with everyone's demeanor. Two eminent monks, you should also take a look. Comments."

Mr. Jin handed the binoculars to the old monk beside him, but the old monk didn't pick it up, and said with a smile: "The old monk has pretty good eyesight, and he can see the Taoist practicing martial arts on the opposite side, and he is practicing well."

Jin Lao felt a little choked, and he was a little unconvinced. He said that he was a layman just now, which was modest. Get out of the doorway.The old monk said that the master demeanor in his own eyes was not bad, and what he meant by not bad was not good. Jin Laoxin said that this old monk who was dying was too condescending.I don't know if you can lift your arms and legs.Although he is Lin Tao's teacher, in Jin Lao's heart, this 20-year-old monk is someone who is going to travel west at any time, and he still talks about practicing martial arts.Jin Lao naturally didn't know the secret innate realm in the martial arts. Although Lin Tao, Master Hu, and Zhao Dingtian were powerful, they showed only two or three out of ten.He doesn't know the difference.

Elder Jin smiled and couldn't help asking: "Can the eminent monk teach Lin Tao the sword skills?"

"No, people who practice martial arts, although they cultivate both internally and externally, the most important thing is to practice Qi, moves, swordsmanship, and boxing. Speed ​​and speed can destroy all illusions." The old monk said a certain level refers to innate, with innate skills, no matter how frequent moves will become miraculous, the opponent is not up to innate, no matter how gorgeous moves are also loopholes in the eyes of innate out of nowhere.

Lin Tao smiled wryly in his heart, and said to himself, the teacher really didn't give face, and made the old head blush and neck thick. Old Jin held back for a while, and couldn't help laughing hoarsely: "Master Gao Lun, tell me, if Lin Tao meets that Taoist priest What will happen?"

Elder Jin asked this because he felt that the old Taoist was better than Lin Tao, because Elder Jin had only seen Lin Tao beat up a dozen guard company commanders back then, and he had seen Lin Tao practice Baguazhang.I just think Lin Tao is a master, but I don't think Lin Tao is the best master in the world.In Jin Lao's view, Wudang, a Taoist priest, is a hermit in the mountains and forests, a true martial arts master, and Lin Tao is incomparable.What Lin Tao learned from his first teacher was Bagua Lotus Palm, which is different from Wudang Bagua Palm. But later Wudang Baguazhang became famous.Just like the martial arts in the world come out of Shaolin. In fact, Shaolin Temple is nothing more than a place where martial arts masters gather. There are a large number of people and they are famous. It was also brought to Shaolin. Shaolin's 72 stunts were slowly evolved on the basis of this, and it was not created by Bodhidharma in India. If not, how could there be no Shaolin stunts in India?Of course, there are also masters in India. What they practice is yoga. The secret yoga is also a method of practicing Qi.Jin Lao believed that Lin Tao's Baguazhang was passed down in Wudang no matter how early, so he scoffed at the old monk's views, but tried not to show it. .What Lin Tao performed in front of Mr. Jin was indeed Baguazhang, but what Lin Tao learned from old monk Huiming was Bagua Lotus Palm.It is not from Wudang at all, but from another ancient and mysterious lotus gate.The Eight Diagrams Lotus Palm has been practiced to the level of Dacheng, and the palm technique is smooth, and it looks like a blooming lotus from a distance. Because the speed is too fast, every change will leave afterimages, and finally form a lotus shape.It takes a lot of internal energy to reach such a state. If you don't break through your innate ability and perform a complete set of eight trigrams lotus palms, you will basically consume ten percent of your internal energy. If you don't have ten days, half a month, you won't be able to recuperate at all.That's self-harm, not martial arts.Therefore, Mr. Jin had never seen the real Eight Diagrams Lotus Palm. Not only did he see Lin Tao practice the Eight Diagrams Palm, but he also watched it practiced by the disciples of the Eight Diagrams School.

The old monk Huineng chanted the Buddha's name and said: "If it is a performance, two people practice against each other, and it will be a stick of incense. If they are fighting for their lives, one palm is enough."

It took a long time for Mr. Jin to say with a smile: "It seems that Xiao Lin has hidden several songs. If it weren't for the big news, Xiao Lin, you would still keep it from us, wouldn't you?"

Lin Tao was a little embarrassed, knowing that it was Mr. Jin who found the steps by himself, and it was not easy to contradict the teacher. Lin Tao said: "Actual combat is different from practice. Usually practice is to strengthen the body and focus on feeling, but actual combat, especially when facing life and death, often The moves are ruthless, because if you are not ruthless, you will lose your life. That Taoist practiced very well, his skills are very deep, and it is very helpful for self-cultivation."

Shang Lao patted Jin Lao on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Old man, don't use an axe in front of the master and Lin Tao. You know those three moves and two styles, and in the eyes of the master, you can't even count as beautiful fists and embroidered legs."

"Ha--haha, yes. Didn't I see Lie Xinxi, and ask the master for some insight! By the way, Brother Lin is also from a family of martial arts. You have the Lin family boxing from your ancestors, and do you still pass on swordsmanship?" Mr. Jin Seeing the old man awakening himself, he had to laugh at himself, and turned his gaze to Lin Zhennan again.

"In terms of martial arts, the Lin family mainly focuses on Lin Family Boxing. It also spreads in terms of weapons. It involves swordsmanship, knife technique, spear technique, staff technique, and halberd technique. Although some people practice it, very few of them have reached the level of mastery."

"Oh. The swordsmanship is also passed down from the ancestors. It must be very powerful. I don't know what kind of swordsmanship it is?" Jin Lao asked with interest.

"It's Seven Killing Sword! It's killing swordsmanship, not a way of health preservation. Its moves are not gorgeous. It's fast, accurate and ruthless. In this age, everyone is engaged in economics, so there are even fewer people practicing it." Lin Zhennan said lightly.The Seven Killing Sword, this is a set of swordsmanship created by the Lin family by integrating the strengths of hundreds of schools. This set of swordsmanship only has seven styles.The target of the attack is the eyes, throat, heart, two ribs, lower abdomen, lower genitals, and knees. This is why the Seven Kills Sword Technique comes from.This set of swordsmanship Lin Tao has read books, and also admired Qi Zong Lao and Ba Zong Lao, the two demons of the Lin family, who practiced against each other.Absolutely ruthless and tricky, making people hard to guard against.It is similar to Zhao Banxian's Deadly Dagger, but more vicious.Lin Tao is going to let the children of the Lin family who go to work in the army and public security practice to practice.

Elder Jin did not continue to dwell on this topic, and continued to walk up the mountain, and soon came to the lower courtyard of Wudang Mountain. There were a hundred people practicing martial arts in the square in front of the main hall, most of them were dressed in Daoist costumes, and there were a dozen or so foreigners The young man also wore Taoist clothes, cloth shoes, and cow heart curls on his head, which attracted the attention of the old general.In the corners of the four sides, there are still people practicing swords and sticks, both men and women, and they seem to be thriving.At this time, the head of Wang Dang rushed over after receiving the news and greeted everyone. His old eyes stayed on the two old monks and Lin Zhennan for a few more seconds.Although the Lin family is only tens of kilometers away, they are not well-known. In the past ten years, they have gradually come into view. Lin Zhennan also met him once at the martial arts conference last year.The Lin Jiaquan performed by Lin Zhennan was very shocking.Therefore, the head of Wudang did not dare to trust Lin Zhennan, and he was a peer.Although there is no introduction to the two teachers of Lin Tao, the head of Wudang still cares about these two bald heads in Tang suits. The monks who have worshiped Buddha for many years can naturally be seen by the old Taoist, but these two old monks have not received precepts on their heads. I don’t know. Which temple does it belong to, and she is still wearing a Tang suit, with white eyebrows and beard, and looks much older than herself.

The old Taoist couldn't help asking: "Who are these two?"

Lin Zhennan smiled and said: "These two eminent monks are Xiaosun Zhenwu's mentors. Master Huineng, Master Huiming. Zhenwu used to be a servant under the account of two old generals, and now he is the mayor of Xiliang."

"Oh, this is Major General Zhenwu. As expected, a hero is born as a young man. It's amazing, amazing. The two masters are even more respected, and the poor are very polite."

"Amitabha, the priest is too modest." The two old monks chanted the Buddha's name.

"I don't know where the two masters practiced in the ancient temple deep in the mountains. It is really a blessing in three lives to see their true faces today." The head of Wudang is eighty-three this year, and he is also a famous martial arts legend with high morals.This modesty won the favor of the two old monks.

"It's just a barren mountain and wild temple. The poor monk became a monk in Tiecha Mountain, and the younger brother became a monk in Tianwang Temple in Liaodong. Today, when I climbed Lingshan and met a real person, it is also my Buddha's mercy." Old monk Huineng is also three points of courtesy, after all, he is a school The master, the leader of the martial arts.

"May I ask you a question, great virtue and long life?" Lingyun old Taoist asked curiously, thinking that there is no such eminent monk in Shaolin Temple, and he did not expect to live in seclusion in an inconspicuous barren mountain.China is so big that there is never a shortage of strange people.

"The old monk wasted more than half a hundred years."

"The poor monk wasted 30 and [-] years. Amitabha!"

The head of Wudang swallowed his saliva, and said to himself, the master uncle in Houshan is one hundred and six years old, which is already a rare longevity in the world, and these two are simply perfect.Lingyun hurriedly praised the Infinite Heavenly Venerable, and saluted the two old monks again.

"It turned out to be a martial arts senior, a virtuous mage, poor and polite."

The two sides were polite again. Although the two old generals knew that the old monk was over a hundred years old, they didn't know the exact age. The surprise in their hearts can be imagined. If they are more than 110 years old, they can barely accept it, but now they feel unbelievable. , still muttering in my heart, are these two old monks bragging, how can people live to that age.