Chen Changxing is an elegant middle-aged man. He is the sixth generation successor of Tai Chi.
Before Chen Changxing, the Chen family had always adhered to the principle of not spreading Tai Chi to outsiders.
Until three years ago, Chenjiagou was looted by thousands of bandits.
Chen Changxing was very skilled in martial arts and instantly knocked down more than a dozen bandits who rushed in, scaring the bandits behind him into fleeing.
Unexpectedly, after lighting a stick of incense, more than 300 bandits gathered and surrounded the Chen family's house.
Although Chen Changxing knows Tai Chi, he is just an ordinary person who knows martial arts. He is not even an awakened person, but he cannot defeat more than three hundred heavily armed bandits.
If Chen Changxing was alone, he could still find a way to break out. After all, those bandits didn't know how to fight, they only knew a little bit about marching and setting up formations.
However, Chen Changxing has parents, wife and children at home.
When manpower is limited, Chen Changxing alone is unable to safely break out of the encirclement with his parents, wife and children.
In order to save his family, Chen Changxing had no choice but to compromise, saying:
“Dear fellows, although Chen’s savings over the years are not much, he still has thousands of taels of silver.
Chen is willing to hand over the money, and you can take whatever valuables you have at home, just to let Chen’s family live. "
Chen Changxing works as a bodyguard, and with his parents' savings, his family not only has thousands of taels of silver, but also more than 30 acres of fertile land, making him a wealthy family.
It's not enough compared to the top, but it's more than enough than the bottom.
The leader of the bandits said coldly:
"We want money, but we also need loyalty. You were too harsh. Several of our brothers were disabled and several others died. How can we appease the anger of our brothers without killing you?"
Facing the bandits who rushed into his home, Chen Changxing did not hold back and would not allow him to show mercy. Otherwise, Chen Changxing would be the one who died.
Therefore, those who were knocked down were all seriously injured, and three of them were even killed directly.
The feud has been made and there is no room for negotiation.
Reality is not a novel or a TV series, and Chen Changxing does not have the aura of a protagonist. In despair, no reinforcements appeared.
what to do?
It must have been hard work.
Chen Changxing and his parents and wife protected their ten-year-old son Chen Xiaoyun in the middle, preparing to break out.
Chen Changxing's father was also a Tai Chi practitioner, and his mother and wife also practiced Tai Chi. Despite their desperate efforts, they were able to fight their way out, but they also paid the price.
Chen Changxing's parents and wife fell to the butcher's knife of the bandits one after another. Chen Changxing was also stabbed several times. Although he had no injuries, he was covered in blood and was in a very embarrassed state.
Fortunately, Chen Changxing and his son Chen Xiaoyun finally escaped.
After this disaster, Chenjiagou was looted and hundreds of people were killed or injured.
Chen Changxing wanted to take revenge and gain his own strength, so he decided to break the rule of not spreading Tai Chi to others.
The villagers also wanted to have the ability to protect themselves. When they heard that Chen Changxing had decided to accept a variety of disciples, they all came over and wanted to learn Tai Chi from Chen Changxing.
Not only young people and children, but also old people in their 60s and 70s came over.
Chen Changxing's Tai Chi is not a showpiece used by the old people in the park to keep fit. It focuses more on actual combat and is not suitable for the elderly at all.
Chen Changxing’s Tai Chi is a Kung Fu that regulates the mind and body, refines and nourishes Qi, in order to achieve “moving Qi with the heart, moving the body with Qi”, and “when the Qi reaches its full strength”;
It is a kind of skill that "returns to nature" through the cultivation of "the mind is calm and the energy is sufficient, and the soul is dedicated to the destiny", so as to achieve the "unity of heaven and man", "formless and formless, and the whole body is empty";
It is a kind of pursuit of understanding, "body knowledge is better than mind knowledge", in order to achieve the skill of "gods", "according to the nature of things" and "according to the heart's desires".
Without the careful guidance of a master and the experience and understanding through hard training, it is by no means a final skill that can be understood at a glance, understood at a listen, mastered with a little touch, and perfected with a lifetime of study. Its true meaning.
Although Chen Changxing wanted to recruit disciples, hundreds of people surrounded Chen's house, chattering non-stop. It was like a vegetable market, and there was no way to teach them.
Therefore, Chen Changxing established a rule and stated that he would form the Chenjiagou Self-Defense Force. As long as they passed the corresponding assessment, they could learn Tai Chi from him.
The test is very simple. As long as you can lift a 30 kilogram stone from Chen's house, without being allowed to put it down to rest in the middle, and move it to the top of the mountain in one go, you will pass the test.
After screening, Chen Changxing accepted dozens of able-bodied disciples.
Chen Changxing's righteous deeds won the support of the villagers. Not only did Chen San become the village chief, but several wealthy families also afforded the meals for the Self-Defense Forces.
The last time the bandits invaded, although the Chenjiagou Self-Defense Force suffered all casualties, it still bought time for the villagers to evacuate.
After Fang Bandit left, Chen Changxing recruited members of the Self-Defense Force again. There was no limit on the number of members. He could recruit anytime and anywhere. As long as he could pass the test, he could join the Self-Defense Force.
When Xu Xian and Jiulian arrived at Chen Changxing's house, several people had already arrived ahead of them.
Seeing Xu Xian and Jiulian, they couldn't help but cast mocking glances.
One person asked:
"And there are those who came here with their daughters trying to join the Self-Defense Forces?"
Xu Xian said:
"Lian'er is more sensible and won't cause trouble to everyone, please don't worry."
One person said:
"Chen San's wife committed suicide by throwing herself into a well. If Lian'er stayed at home, no one would take care of her. It would be very pitiful."
One person said:
"If I can bring my family members, my mother is lonely and helpless, and I would like to bring her over."
One person said:
"So, my son is just one month old and my wife is weak, so I should bring him here for easy care."
One person said:
"If everyone brought their families, wouldn't this place become a large courtyard? Who would be in the mood for training?
I don’t think I can bring my family members. "
While talking, Chen Changxing came out of the back room, looked at Jiulian next to Xu Xian, and couldn't help but frown.
If Jiulian is allowed to stay, the rules will be broken, and everyone will bring their family members here in the future.
It would be a bit unkind to let Jiulian go back.
The people who came to apply also looked at Chen Changxing, waiting for his decision.
An idea flashed in one person's mind and he said:
"Otherwise, people with family members need to hold up their family members and stones to participate in the assessment together."
The stone weighs 30 kilograms. It is already very difficult to lift the stone up the steep hillside. The Jiulian also weighs nearly 30 kilograms. Carrying the Jiulian and the stone to climb the mountain doubles the weight. It is really impossible for ordinary people.
If Xu Xian can do it, it means that his physique is different from ordinary people and he is born with supernatural powers. Such a talent will naturally have privileges.
In this way, there is no need to worry about breaking the rules. Anyone who has the ability to lift his parents, wife and children up the mountain shows that he is a rare talent and can have privileges.
After thinking about this, Chen Changxing said:
"Chen Xu's proposal is very good. Chen San, if you want Lian'er to stay, just raise Lian'er and the stone to participate in the assessment."
Xu Xian was worried about how to convince Chen Changxing to allow him to take Jiulian to participate in the assessment. Chen Xu immediately helped him solve the problem, which was a timely help.
Xu Xian said:
"Yes, I completely agree with everyone's suggestion. I have caused trouble to everyone. Thank you for your understanding."
