At this time, Zhang Sanfeng was just a teenager under the age of twenty, and he happened to be at an age of great plasticity. If Yuan Ji and I guided him well, he might become a great help to me.
According to the development process of history, Zhang Sanfeng founded the Wudang sect after he was middle-aged and old, and achieved the last heyday of martial arts. This is not only accomplished by strong martial arts, but also requires wisdom and strategy. In the official history, the relevant There are very few records about Zhang Sanfeng, especially before he founded the Wudang Sect. Most of the records left come from unofficial histories, and the TV and film works bearing Zhang Sanfeng's name in later generations are just random fabrications.
Yuan Ji lost no time and said: "Jun Bao, everyone in the martial arts community respects the way of chivalry. What do you think the meaning of 'chivalry' is?"
Zhang Quanyi thought for a while and said: "Master, the so-called chivalrous way is nothing more than gratification, robbing the rich and giving to the poor, upholding justice, promoting good and punishing evil, etc."
Yuan Ji smiled and said: "From a small perspective, Junbao, I agree very much with what you said. Li Bai, the great poet of the former dynasty, wrote in his poem "The Journey of a Knight", "Kill one person in ten steps, leave no trace in a thousand miles, even if you kill the knight, you will be fragrant." , I am not ashamed to be the best in the world. This kind of situation is indeed desirable. When you see injustice on the road, you should draw your sword to help. I feel so happy. However, the world is so big. Jun Bao, you can kill a traitor and save a good person, but with the power of one person , how many traitors can you kill, and can you eradicate all evil?"
"Of course this can't be done,"
"Well, in the past hundred years or so, there have been constant wars. Our Han people have been deeply bullied by the Liao, Jin, and Mongols. Many families have left their hometowns. After their families were destroyed, orphans and widows can be seen everywhere. You and Master Zhang Yun'an have traveled all over the country. Naturally, you know that today The current situation cannot be described as tragic. Therefore, from a broad perspective, the way of chivalry should be to serve the country and the people, and only then can one become a great chivalrous person."
"A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people," Zhang Quan repeated in a low voice.
"That's right, I didn't say this for a teacher, and I couldn't say it even for a teacher. This is just what a young master says,"
I learned this famous saying "A great chivalrous man serves the country and the people" from Jin Yong's martial arts novels of later generations. It is an interpretation of the spirit of "chivalry" expressed by Mr. Jin Yong through the mouth of the hero Guo Jing. , I once told Yuan Ji and others in previous chats.
Zhang Quanyi nodded thoughtfully and thought to himself.
Yuan Ji took a sip of tea and continued: "Jun Bao, you should have had some contact with Mr. Xiao and Miss Fang these days, right?"
Zhang Quan said: "Yes, there are quite a few."
"Then you should know that they are currently serving the largest and most complete charity organization in our country - the Red Cross. Junbao, do you know anything about charities like the Red Cross?"
"I know something. For example, whenever there is a disaster, many temples or wealthy families will give out rice and porridge to supplement the needs of the poor."
"Well, this is a way of charity. Although it can solve temporary difficulties, it is only a local behavior. The Red Cross founded by the young master is a systemic charity organization. For example, it needs to be spread all over the country. Open free education schools in poor areas and provide basic medical services. Just as the young master said, we should let the poor in the world have books to read, food to eat, and medical treatment when they are sick. , the Red Cross will not only provide rice and porridge, but also provide shelter for people in need,"
"I heard this from Mr. Xiao, and I also told him that I also want to join them,"
"Haha, Junbao, of course there is no problem with this. There is only one prerequisite for joining the Red Cross, and that is to be willing to provide free help to people in need in our country. As long as you have this heart, you can join it, just like Pu from the Red Cross. The president, Mr. Xiao, the two vice-presidents Ms. Fang and most of the service members will not receive any remuneration from the Red Cross. As the young master said, as a member of the Red Cross, you can only give. If you want to If you want to get promoted and make a fortune, please stay away from it,"
"Well, this disciple knows that this kind of thinking is also what the master advocates. The master often teaches his disciples that only those who have the world in mind can practice their martial arts to the peak, because only those with such a state of mind can do it. To the sea that embraces all rivers,"
"Haha, Master Zhang Yun'an's insights are very wise. According to ancient legends in our Imperial Valley, the founder of the Imperial Valley, Emperor Xuanyuan, also said similar words. Whoever has the world in his heart will have vast veins and will be able to Have the foundation to ascend to heaven,”
Zhang Quanyi said sincerely: "Master, Mr. Huyan has gradually turned this idea into reality, which is really admired by his disciples."
"Haha," Yuan Ji said with a smile, "Young Master is a scholar of heaven and man, and his compassion for heaven and man is no less than that of those enlightened people, eminent monks and bodhisattvas, and Jun Bao. Do you know why I am willing to follow you as a teacher?"
Zhang Quanyi shook his head and said: "I don't know, disciple."
Yuan Ji said: "Buddhism and Taoism all say to save all sentient beings, but how to save all sentient beings? According to my teacher, most of them just stop at talking and practice. If a person can't even eat enough, how can he talk about practicing? Even if Giving out rice and porridge can only save one person for a while, but the young master is the one who can save the world. From a series of events such as the establishment of the Red Cross, we can see the clues about the Wudang Martial Arts School that the young master is about to establish. , it also has profound meaning, you will gradually know this, Junbao,"
I smiled and said, "Quanyi, I think from a broad perspective, the way of chivalry should be like this. A great chivalrous man serves the country and the people. Sir, you are right. Even if a chivalrous man is invincible in martial arts, he will not be able to defeat him for the rest of his life." How many traitors can be killed in a lifetime? Even if a temple devotes all its resources, how many refugees can be saved? What they can do at best can only be chivalrous and righteous under their sight, and they are charitable. The world is so big, and How many knights and how many temples can take care of everything, so I think that when there is a new order to restrain people's moral standards, only when everyone can serve the country and the people can the world benefit."
"Jun Bao, the master's thoughts cannot be understood in a short time. You can think about it more when you have time."
"Well," Zhang Quanyi hesitated for a while and then asked: "Sir, does establishing a new order mean,"
"Haha," I knew Zhang Quanyi might have misunderstood my intention to rebel, so I laughed, "Quanyi, it's not what you think. The new order I'm talking about is of course under the leadership of the imperial court. The imperial court advocates 'the king'." "The people are the most important, the people are the most important," and the common people work hard and take the rise and fall of the world as their own responsibility. Only in this way will a new society appear, a harmonious and prosperous society."
Yuan Ji nodded and said: "Since he came to the throne, the current emperor has worked hard to govern and innovate. At the gathering of students who came to An'an to take the exam last year, the emperor once said to all the students, 'Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world.' And the prince's intention So is it,"
"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world," Zhang Quanyi thought silently in his heart and fell into deep thought again.
I said: "Okay, it's time for Fang Ling and the others to come. Let's talk about the Red Cross while we eat."
"Yes, Young Master," Yuan Ji said, "Junbao, it doesn't matter whether he joins the court or not. What matters is whether he can benefit this society and the people of the world. This is what every person with lofty ideals should do. Your Biluo Palace has a rule that you are not allowed to serve as an official in the court. We don't know the reason for this, but I think that Biluo Palace should also put 'chivalry' first, at least this is how Master Zhang Yun'an thinks,"
"Well, exactly,"
Under our subtle influence, I believe that Zhang Quanyi will gradually recognize and support our ideas and practices. The three of us chatted in the room for a while, and then Fang Ling came in and said: "Brother, it's time to eat, President Pu and Xiao Tian has arrived,"
"Well, let's go downstairs,"
Fang Ling said as he walked: "Quan Yi, I heard that you had another martial arts competition with Xiao Wenzhang today. How did you win or lose?"
"Thanks to General Wen for showing mercy, regardless of victory or defeat,"
Fang Ling smiled and said: "Quan Yi, how can you say that there is any mercy? I think you and Wen Zhang are equally matched. Let's compete again after dinner."
Zhang Quanyi had fought against Fang Ling and knew that his martial arts skills were not inferior to Wen Zhang's, so he hurriedly said: "Well, that's good."
When Pu Shougeng and Xiao Tian who were waiting saw me coming, they quickly stood up, cupped their hands and saluted, "I have met you, Mr."
"Sit down and chat while we eat,"
"Yes, sir,"
"Mr. Pu, how is the progress of the Red Cross? Are everything going as planned?"
Pu Shougeng replied respectfully: "Back to the young master, the Red Cross plans to open 30 Hope Primary Schools and 10 Hope Medical Centers across the country this year. At present, all matters are being carried out in an orderly manner, and funds are basically in place. Site work has also begun, and some areas have even begun to break ground. The local government and people are very supportive, and many people have volunteered to go to the construction sites to help with the construction. The only shortcoming is the teachers and doctors in these schools and hospitals. The number of people is not very large,"
"Has the plan of the Red Cross and Lin'an University to jointly train teachers and doctors begun?"
"Sir, it has already begun. There are a total of forty students in the first batch, including twenty-five doctors and fifteen teachers. However, the disadvantage is that most of them are concentrated on Liangzhe Road and the surrounding areas. The estimated training time is half a year. After half a year, If you pass the assessment, you can be sent to the following schools and hospitals."
I thought for a while and said: "President Pu, the imperial court has designated March as Science and Technology Month, and will intensify efforts to promote the development of science and technology and education. I think our Red Cross can use the power of governments at all levels to let local governments Assign people who are interested in philanthropy to come to the Red Cross for training. No matter what, first staff these thirty schools and ten hospitals,”
"Yes, sir,"
"Xiao Tian,"
"Sir, what are your orders?"
"I think it's up to you to go to Mr. Jiang Wanlijiang of the Ministry of Education and ask him for help."