Early the next morning, when Lin Xuan got up, he saw Sun Simiao practicing kung fu in the yard.
Lin Xuan looked at it carefully and found that it was somewhat similar to the Wu Qin Xi that was passed down in later generations, but there were some differences.
"Taoist Master, is this the Five Animals Opera you are practicing?" Lin Xuan asked aloud.
Sun Simiao did not answer immediately. After finishing a set of movements, he stopped and said, "It's the Five Animals Opera!"
"I have also seen others practice Wu Qin Xi, but what they practiced with the Taoist priest was a little different," Lin Xuan said.
Wu Qin Xi, also known as Hua Tuo's Wu Qin Xi, is a health-preserving technique inherited by Hua Tuo, a medical scientist in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Based on the yin and yang and the five elements, internal organs, meridians, and the movement of qi and blood in traditional Chinese medicine, he observes the movements of animals and uses tigers, deer, and apes.
, a set of health-preserving and fitness exercises based on the images and movements of animals such as bears and birds. Hua Tuo’s Five Animals Opera has its own characteristics and emphases, but it is a whole. If you can practice comprehensively regularly, you can achieve the desired effect.
Regulates the spirit, regulates qi and blood, replenishes the internal organs, stimulates menstruation and activates collaterals, etc.
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Hua Tuo's Five-animal Play became more popular. Liu Zongyuan, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, had a poem that said, "Everyone hears the Tao as a Five-Animal Play." Lu You in the Song Dynasty also had a poem that said, "Pecking and laughing at oneself like a solitary crane, how can the guide prevent the five animals from being effective?"
It can be seen that in the Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties, Hua Tuo's Five Animals Opera was widely spread because of its profound principles of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient health-preserving wisdom.
After Lin Xuan traveled to the Tang Dynasty, he also saw people practicing it, which was similar to what was passed down in later generations.
But the difference between training with Sun Simiao is a bit big.
Sun Simiao said with a smile: "When Hua Tuo created Wu Qin Xi, he taught it to many people. This is how Wu Qin Xi is handed down today. But those people only learned some superficial knowledge. I was lucky enough to get the original version of Wu Qin Xi, so naturally I practiced with them.
no the same."
I see.
Maybe it’s because they’ve been passed down from generation to generation and something has been lost, or maybe like Sun Simiao said, they only learned a little bit.
But since Sun Simiao got the original version of Wuqinxi, according to Sun Simiao's character, he shouldn't hide his secrets. Why hasn't it been passed down to later generations?
Sun Simiao saw Lin Xuan's doubts and explained: "The original Wu Qin Xi not only requires the corresponding breathing methods, but also requires a certain amount of understanding to be practiced. It is not suitable for ordinary people to practice."
"Taoist Priest, what are the benefits of practicing the original Five Animals Opera?" Lin Xuan was a little curious.
Sun Simiao did not answer this question directly, but said: "I think the Marquis should have martial arts skills, and he is very extraordinary, but with bare hands, the Marquis is definitely no match for me."
Lin Xuan didn't believe it. As the saying goes, "boxing is afraid of young people." Sun Simiao is now eighty or ninety years old. Although he looks like he is forty or fifty years old, it is impossible to beat him.
Moreover, he has integrated Zhao Yun's martial arts. Although his boxing and kicking skills are not as powerful as his marksmanship and swordsmanship, ordinary people will not be his opponent.
Sun Simiao smiled and said: "Don't believe it? Do you want to give it a try?"
"Since the Taoist Master said so, I'll give it a try!" Lin Xuan said.
"Come on then."
"Taoist Master, be careful!"
After Lin Xuan finished speaking, he punched Sun Simiao directly.
He was worried about hurting Sun Simiao, so he only used three points of his strength. Even if Sun Simiao couldn't dodge, he could stop in time.
Sun Simiao smiled faintly, dodged easily with a flash of his body.
"You'd better use all your strength, otherwise you won't be able to meet me." Sun Simiao said.
Lin Xuan was a little surprised. He had been staring at Sun Simiao with all his attention just now, fearing that he would not be able to escape so that he could stop. However, he did not see clearly how Sun Simiao escaped.
"Taoist Master, be careful!"
Lin Xuan warned and quickly attacked Sun Simiao. This time he did not dare to underestimate Sun Simiao and used 80% of his strength.
When Sun Simiao got closer with his fist, his side of his body made Lin Xuan's fist miss, and his palm was like a knife, slashing Lin Xuan's arm.
Sun Simiao didn't use much force, and Lin Xuan didn't feel much pain. However, for some reason, his arm went soft instantly and he couldn't use any strength at all.
Lin Xuan looked at Sun Simiao with some horror. It was terrible that he lost his ability to react so easily.
No wonder Sun Simiao often went to the mountains to collect medicine, but he was not afraid.
Even in later generations, when animals became scarce, there would still be some wolves, tigers and leopards running out of the mountains. Not to mention in ancient times.
"Wu Qin Xi has made my body lighter and stronger. Although my strength has weakened a lot as I grow older, I know some of the weaknesses of the human body very well. So I can make you lose your ability to resist in an instant." Sun Simiao explained.
"Taoist Master, is this the original power of Wu Qin Xi?" Lin Xuan asked.
He always thought that Wu Qin Xi was just a kind of aerobics, but he didn't expect it to be so powerful.
Sun Simiao nodded and said: "When Hua Tuo created the Five-animal Opera, he observed the movement postures of tigers, deer, apes, bears, birds and other animals. Later generations did not observe the movement postures of animals, and only practiced the form, lacking the spirit.
In addition, the corresponding breathing method is lost, and the effect of strengthening the body is not significant."
"Taoist Master, can you teach me the Five Animals Opera?" Lin Xuan asked.
Seeing the power of Wu Qin Xi, Lin Xuan wanted to learn it very much.
He didn't really care about martial arts at first.
But since he learned that he was knighted and needed to go to the battlefield, he would practice martial arts every day as long as he was free.
After experiencing the assassination, he became more interested in martial arts.
Although he is now a marquis and his personal soldiers have increased to one hundred, what if something unexpected happens?
Sun Simiao said: "The Marquis wants to learn, so I am naturally willing to teach. But if you want to learn, you must often observe the movements of tigers, deer, apes, bears, and birds, and then you can practice it. Otherwise, the effect will be similar to what is spread in the world now. This
That’s why I didn’t teach it to anyone.”
He walks in the mountains and forests all year round and often encounters wild beasts.
If ordinary people go looking for wild beasts in order to practice Wu Qin Xi, they will undoubtedly be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.
"Taoist Master, I understand." Lin Xuan nodded.
He has the skill of taming animals and is not afraid of wild animals at all. It is very simple for him to observe the animals' movements.
When Sun Simiao saw Lin Xuan insisting on learning, he said: "Then I will teach you the breathing method of the tiger show first. Once you are familiar with the breathing method, I will teach you the movements."
The breathing method is not difficult. The main thing is to coordinate the movements. Lin Xuan memorized it after using a stick of incense.
"Taoist Master, I am already familiar with the breathing method." Lin Xuan said.
Sun Simiao nodded and said, "I will show you the tiger trick again."
Sun Simiao put his hands and feet on the ground, moved his body forward and backward three times, then raised his waist and raised his head, walking forward like a tiger, advancing and retreating seven steps.
When Sun Simiao was doing these movements, he was as powerful as a tiger.
Sun Simiao stood up, clapped his hands and said, "Come and try."
"yes!"
Lin Xuan followed Sun Simiao's previous example, lying on his hands and knees on the ground.
"When doing movements, remember to cooperate with the breathing method I taught you." Sun Simiao reminded.
Lin Xuan nodded and breathed according to the method Sun Simiao taught him before.
After all, Lin Xuan has martial arts skills, and with Tan Tiantian practicing martial arts during this period, these moves in Hu Xi are not difficult for him at all.
Lin Xuan did it again according to what Sun Simiao had done before.
Lin Xuan stood up and asked with some anticipation: "Taoist Master, how did I do?"
Sun Simiao said: "The breathing method is not coordinated well. Although the movements are standardized, there is no tiger momentum at all. If you want to practice tiger tricks well, you need to practice more, let the breathing and movements form a response, and then observe the tiger's postures more.
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What is the movement posture of a tiger?
Lin Xuan's heart moved and he said, "Taoist Priest, I'll try again."
Lin Xuan lay prone on the ground, and the scene of encountering a male tiger during winter hunting emerged in his mind.
At that time, the male tigers roared in the mountains and forests, showing their majesty as the king of beasts.
Lin Xuan pondered for a while and then took action.
Sun Simiao looked at Lin Xuan in surprise. He actually felt a trace of the tiger's aura in Lin Xuan.
Although it is very light, Lin Xuan is only practicing for the second time.
"Master Hou must have seen a tiger before." Although Sun Simiao was asking, his tone was full of affirmation.
Lin Xuan nodded and told the story of meeting a tiger during winter hunting and bringing the tiger back.
Sun Simiao nodded and said: "I see, as long as the Marquis pays more attention to those tigers and practices diligently, he will be able to master the tiger show. After the Marquis becomes proficient in the tiger show, I will give him other tricks.
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Lin Xuan said in surprise: "Taoist priest, did you agree?"
Sun Simiao did not agree to him staying in Chang'an yesterday. Now that he said so, it means that he agreed to Lin Xuan's proposal yesterday.
Sun Simiao smiled and nodded.
"Taoist Priest, have breakfast now. I will go to the palace later and persuade Your Majesty to make a book for you." Lin Xuan said quickly.
Sun Simiao shook his head and said: "I haven't written the book yet, so there's no rush. You can help me build the hospital first. I want to treat the people as soon as possible."
He is not worried about making books. Lin Xuan is not only a marquis, but also a consort. This is because he believes that Lin Xuan can do it.
What he wants most now is to practice medicine as soon as possible.
"Don't worry, Taoist Priest. I'll take care of this matter right away. Before the hospital is built, I will prepare a medical clinic for the Taoist Priest in Chang'an, so that the Taoist Priest can use it first," Lin Xuan said.
"Then thank you so much, Lord Marquis!" Sun Simiao said.