kingnovel Chapter 678: A Hero's Courage 1: Sword Dance 4
Chapter 678: A Hero's Courage 1: Sword Dance 4
The fifth of the nine essentials of swordsmanship is to have rules for rising and falling.
There are rules for rise and fall, just like a graceful dance step. The steps in the action must follow certain rules and principles, so as to achieve orderly advance and retreat, and proper relaxation and tension.
In the past, there was a beautiful woman named Gongsun, whose sword dance moved all four directions. The spectators were as depressed as the mountains, and the heaven and earth were depressed and high for a long time.
It is as bright as Yi shooting down the nine suns, as swift as the emperors riding dragons. It comes like thunder and stops with rage, and ends like the clear light of the sea and the river.
The red lips and pearl sleeves are lonely, and later there are disciples who spread the fragrance. The beauty of Linying dances this song in Baidi, and her spirit is soaring.
I have a lot of fun talking to you, but I feel sad when I think about the past. The former emperor had 8,000 maids, and Gongsun Sword was the best.
Fifty years passed like the back of one's hand, and the royal family was darkened by the wind and dust. The sons and daughters of the Pear Kingdom scattered like smoke, and the remaining female musicians reflected the cold sun.
The trees on the south side of Jinsulu have arched, and the grass on the stone city of Qutang is withered. The urgent music of the tortoise shells and pipes ends again, and the moon rises in the east after the music reaches its climax. ("Watching the Sword Dance of Gongsun Da Niang's Disciples" by Du Fu)
Gongsun Da Niang was born in Yancheng North Street. She was the undisputed number one dancer in the Tang court during the Kaiyuan heyday! She was good at wielding swords, and her graceful, hard-and-soft dance moves were enough to shock the whole world. She became famous for her "Sword Dance" and was known all over the world.
Whenever Gongsun Da Niang performed on stage among the people, the audience would flock to the stage and surround it so tightly that there was no room for movement. It could be said that the crowds of spectators were as numerous as a mountain.
Not only that, but when she was summoned to perform at the palace, she displayed unparalleled skills and unique charm, eclipsing all other dancers.
The sword dance performed by Gongsun Da Niang was very popular at that time, and everyone rushed to imitate her.
However, she was not satisfied with this, but continued to innovate and make breakthroughs based on the work of her predecessors, and created a variety of "Sword" dances, including the amazing "Xihe Sword" and the unique "Sword Huntuo" and so on.
These dance works have their own characteristics. Some are majestic, like thousands of horses galloping; some are light and elegant, like fairies descending to the earth...
Each dance embodies the hard work and wisdom of Gongsun Da Niang and has become a shining pearl in the treasure house of Tang Dynasty art.
Even the great calligrapher Zhang Xu, the great poet Du Fu, and the great painter Wu Daozi were inspired by her and achieved outstanding achievements in their respective fields.
It can be seen that the ability to understand that there are rules for ups and downs is rare in any field.
In terms of swordsmanship, whether attacking or defending, the steps of the feet must not be messed up. It is necessary to be able to cleverly avoid the enemy's fierce attack, and to be good at finding the right time to launch a counterattack unexpectedly.
This not only tests the fighters' ability to control distance and rhythm, but also requires them to be familiar with various basic steps and combination changes, and to be able to use them flexibly in actual combat.
Only through repeated practice and accumulated experience can one display this unique footwork technique with ease in a fierce confrontation.
Sixth, experience danger within danger.
This rule is like a blazing fire, constantly melting real gold. It is not only a simple way of cultivation, but also a supreme way to temper a person's courage.
Only those brave men with extraordinary courage can stand proudly and never fall down in the fierce battle full of dangers and crises.
When drunk, he turned on the lamp to watch the sword, and dreamed back to blow the horns. Eight hundred li points burned under his command, fifty strings turned over, and the battlefield fell into the autumn.
Ma Fei's Lu Feikui, his bow like a thunderbolt. However, the monarch did things in the world and won his last name. Poor white happened!
A cup of wine, a heart full of passion and a song of "Pozhenzi" fully express Xin Qiji's lofty ambitions and passions.
"History of Song Dynasty" recorded the deeds of Xin Qiji killing traitors in anger: "Yiduan stole the seal, Qiji killed him overnight" and "An Guo defected, Qiji captured him alive in Jin camp."
In the 31st year of Shaoxing, Jin ruler Wanyan Liang led a mighty army and launched a large-scale attack on the Southern Song Dynasty like a surging tide.
The sudden outbreak of war and smoke plunged the entire country into dire straits.
At this moment, Xin Qiji, who had dreamed of becoming a majestic general and defending his country since childhood, put down the brush he used to write poems and articles without hesitation and resolutely devoted himself to a military career.
With his passion and ambition, he quickly gathered two thousand like-minded, brave and fearless young men in his hometown, and they joined the rebel army led by Geng Jing without hesitation.
Because Xin Qiji was outstandingly talented, wise and courageous, he was soon entrusted with an important task and served as the secretary-general of the rebel army.
Among those who came with Xin Qiji to join the rebel army was his old friend, Monk Yiduan.
Who would have expected that this seemingly honest and loyal monk Yiduan actually had ulterior motives.
On a dark and windy night, while everyone was asleep, Yiduan sneaked into Geng Jing's tent and stole the seal, which he regarded as an important token of his loyalty.
The next morning, when people discovered that the seal was stolen, it caused an uproar.
When Geng Jing learned about this, he was furious and believed that Xin Qiji was responsible for the incident. He immediately ordered Xin Qiji to be executed.
Facing a life-and-death crisis, Xin Qiji showed extraordinary calmness. He clasped his fists and said to Geng Jing: "General, please give me three days to retrieve the seal. If I still cannot find it after three days, I will let you deal with me. Even if it means death, I will have no complaints!"
Seeing Xin Qiji so confident, Geng Jing couldn't help but be moved and finally agreed to his request.
After careful consideration, Xin Qiji concluded that Yiduan would definitely go to the Jin army camp to surrender to the enemy in order to seek wealth and glory after stealing the seal.
So he waited alone and quietly around the Jin soldiers' camp.
Hard work pays off, and finally in the evening of the third day, the sneaky figure of Yiduan was seen.
There were only a few Jin soldiers following Yiduan, but when he saw Xin Qiji waiting here, he was so frightened that his face turned pale and his legs went weak, completely losing his usual arrogance.
Because he was the only one who knew best how powerful Xin Qiji was, and he was well aware that this seemingly gentle scholar in front of him would be extremely ferocious and unstoppable once he started to fight.
Yiduan immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, tears streaming down his face as he begged: "Brother Xin, I know your true identity. You are an extremely powerful blue rhinoceros with supernatural powers that can easily take a person's life. I beg you to have mercy and spare my life!"
But Xin Qiji said nothing, just looked at Yiduan coldly, then raised his hand and swung the knife.
Blood and human heads.
This knife cut gave Xin Qiji the nickname "Xin Qingsi".
That year Xin Qiji was 22 years old.
Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, the rebel army finally made a major decision - to return to the Song Dynasty.
This decision meant that they would give up their past independent identities and become part of the Song Dynasty army, jointly resisting foreign invasions and safeguarding national peace.
However, something unexpected happened. When Xin Qiji confidently went to Jiankang to discuss relevant matters with the emperor, the situation in the rebel army's base camp suddenly changed.
It turned out that Zhang Anguo, a general under Geng Jing, actually betrayed the rebel army!
He took advantage of Xin Qiji's absence to secretly plan and implement a terrible conspiracy.
Zhang Anguo first murdered his leader Geng Jing, and then led part of the rebel army to turn against the Jin army and join the Jin army.
This incident plunged the entire rebel army into chaos and panic, but Xin Qiji, who was far away in Jiankang, was unaware of this.
When Xin Qiji completed his mission and returned to the rebel camp, he learned the bad news and was immediately furious.
He could not accept such a fact, and could not tolerate the traitor's evil deeds going unpunished.
So, driven by anger, Xin Qiji did not hesitate to summon 50 brave and fearless warriors, carrying their weapons and equipment, and rushed straight towards the huge camp of the Jin army with tens of thousands of people like a whirlwind.
The Jin army was totally unprepared for the sudden attack. Before they could organize an effective resistance, Xin Qiji and his men had already rushed into the enemy camp like a tiger descending from a mountain.
For a moment, the flashes of swords and the shadows of sabers were intertwined, and the shouts of killing were deafening.
In this fierce battle, Xin Qiji displayed amazing courage and superb martial arts. He led the troops and fought bravely. Enemies fell wherever he went.
And Zhang Anguo, who had just surrendered to the Jin people, was now happily drinking with the Jin generals, fantasizing about living a life of wealth and glory from now on.
But he never expected that Xin Qiji would come to him so quickly. Before he could react, Xin Qiji appeared in front of him like a ghost and captured him alive in a lightning speed.
Seeing the situation was not good, the Jin generals hurriedly mobilized their troops to pursue, but it was too late. With weapons flashing and horses galloping, Xin Qiji had already led Zhang Anguo out of the encirclement and returned triumphantly.
In this way, Xin Qiji, with his extraordinary courage and outstanding military talent, successfully punished the traitor and avenged the death of Geng Jing.
This incident shocked the whole government and people were full of praise for the young hero's feat.
Not long after, Xin Qiji escorted Zhang Anguo to the capital and beheaded him in a busy city as a warning to others.
That year, Xin Qiji was only 23 years old, and his name was known throughout the world.
Xin Qiji's life can be described as a magnificent legendary epic, and his experiences shine like bright stars in the long river of Chinese history.
His poem "Pozhenzi" vividly depicts the image of a loyal, faithful and courageous general with its vigorous and bold writing style and unique artistic conception!
Undoubtedly, the poem "Poetry of Breaking the Formation" is not only a praise to the brave and fearless general, but also contains Xin Qiji's endless grief and indignation at the unfulfilled ambitions and the twilight years of heroism.
Every line of his words seemed to be a cry of pain from the depths of his heart, and every word carried a heavy sigh for his unfulfilled ambitions.
Recalling the thrilling Battle of Pozhenzi that year, Xin Qiji was like a meteor that streaked across the dark night sky, shining brightly.
When the enemy came like a tide, he showed no fear and stood up resolutely.
His burning heart was like a blazing flame, burning away all fear; his lofty ambitions were like lightning in a violent storm, tearing through the sky and illuminating the road ahead.
Wearing armor and holding a sharp blade, Xin Qiji rushed into the enemy camp at the head of the troops. His figure was as firm as a mountain, and his steps were steady and powerful.
Behind him were his loyal soldiers who followed closely. They were inspired by Xin Qiji's courage and determination, and each of them was fearless and ready to die.
In the fierce battle, Xin Qiji not only demonstrated his amazing martial arts skills, but also showed his extraordinary leadership.
He raised his arms and shouted at the top of his lungs to boost morale, igniting a raging fire in every soldier's heart, and encouraged them to move forward bravely without hesitation.
It was under his inspiration that the army turned into an invincible torrent, rushing towards the enemy with overwhelming force, launching a life-and-death struggle.
Finally, after a bloody battle, Xin Qiji led his army to successfully break through the enemy's line and won the final victory in this difficult battle.
The victory of this battle not only defended the homeland, but also greatly boosted the morale of the Southern Song army.
However, ideals are like the bright stars hanging high in the sky, while reality is like the bottomless dark abyss. An insurmountable gap is formed between the two, presenting an extremely sharp opposition.
Xin Qiji, a heroic figure full of lofty ambitions, devoted his entire life to recovering the lost territories in the Central Plains and restoring the former glory of the Song Dynasty.
To this end, he worked tirelessly to travel around and advocated, and devoted all his energy to planning strategic layout, just hoping that one day he could realize his grand ambitions.
However, the situation did not go as planned. The court, which was controlled by those short-sighted and selfish peace advocates, completely ignored the safety of the country and only engaged in intrigue and struggle for power. Xin Qiji was repeatedly excluded and suppressed by various forces.
Because of this, Xin Qiji, despite his extraordinary talent and outstanding military achievements, was not valued by the court for a long time. He was forced to live in the countryside, wasting nearly twenty years of his life.
During these long years, his deep desire for the war of resistance never died out, but instead grew stronger like a raging fire; at the same time, his deep worry about the future destiny of the country always lingered in his mind, making him unable to sleep at night and lose his appetite.
This complex and intertwined emotion prompted him to write one passionate and touching poem after another to express his grief and indignation at having the desire to serve his country but having no way to do so.
On the tenth day of the ninth month of the third year of Kaixi, Xin Qiji died at the age of sixty-eight.
It is said that Xin Qiji shouted "Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy!" when he was dying.
It is a pity that although Xin Qiji had the ambition to serve his country, no one appreciated it.
Even though the reality is so helpless and sad, Xin Qiji's heart is still full of lofty ambitions and deep concern for the country and the people.
Throughout the ages, heroes have never been found in Sun Zhongmou's place. In the dance halls and singing stages, the elegance is always washed away by the rain and wind. In the setting sun, among the grass and trees, in the ordinary alleys, people say that Ji Nu once lived there.
Thinking back to those days, the army was full of weapons and weapons, and they were as fierce as tigers. Yuanjia was hasty, and they sealed the wolf's lair, and they looked north in panic. Forty-three years later, I still remember the flames of war on the road to Yangzhou.
It is worth looking back, under the Buddhist temple, there is a group of crows and drums. Who can ask: Lian Po is old, can he still eat?
Therefore, regardless of age, years, or circumstances, only by experiencing countless life and death tests can one demonstrate unparalleled tenacity and courage at the critical moment.