Chapter VIII: Commercial Espionage
Huang Yi was lying on the bed, and when he opened his eyes, it was already the early morning of the next day. This is the 'dormitory' arranged for him by Lao Mi.
The welfare of the martial arts hall is not bad, and there are meat and vegetables for all three meals. Regardless of the head of the instructor and the students who enter the martial arts hall, they can receive a handy weapon and two sets of changing military uniforms. Naturally, there must be a difference between the material and the style. Otherwise, how can you distinguish between teachers and students?
Huang Yi changed into a military uniform issued by the martial arts hall. The whole person suddenly felt refreshed.
Since it is the martial arts uniform of the martial arts hall, the clothes naturally have a name. The martial arts uniform of Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall is called Aoyun shirt, although it is not silk and satin, the material is not too bad.
The background color is blue, white cloud pattern, and it is also very beautiful. The style is also different from other clothes, and it looks like a jacket from later generations. It can be used as a liner or a coat.
Huang Yi loves this outfit very much and plans to do so. If you pay a 'salary', you must ask Lao Mi to help you make a few more sets. There is only one reason, when you look in the mirror by yourself, it doesn't look too awkward.
Aoyun shirt, like a jacket shirt. Both sides are forward, and they are put together. It's just that there are no buttons, zippers or anything like that. Only a belt is fastened from the waist and then fastened with a clasp that looks like an ornament. Aoyun's shirt was sleeveless, so Huang Yi's arm like a stubborn stone showed off fiercely.
It's just that Aoyun shirt has a drawback. It's just like any other piece of clothing, with no pockets. Huang Yi had no choice but to put the money bag containing copper coins in his arms. But then, as long as you run a little, you always feel like the money bag is going to fall out. Huang Yi secretly made up his mind and asked if there was any needlework in the martial arts hall later. Next time, be sure to sew a piece of cloth on the inside of your chest and Aoyun shirt as a pocket.
The first two days of the summer heat had just passed, and the breeze in the early morning brought a little coolness.
Huang Yi saw that no one in the martial arts hall got up, so he walked to the martial arts arena alone and practiced a set of Tai Chi.
After all, Lao Mi asked him to teach this set of boxing techniques, and he hadn't fought for a long time.
Together with Tai Chi, Huang Yi entered the realm of selflessness, and his fist walked at will. Tai Chi has no moves and no style, and naturally there is no trace to be found.
Thinking of the 21st century in the previous life, all kinds of Chen's Taijiquan, Li's Taijiquan boxing and so on. Huang Yi just smiled slightly. It's not that those are fake, it's just that everyone's perception is different. Huang Yi felt that he had played the same set of punches countless times, and he could only freeze his moves. Although your proficiency has increased, it is difficult to make breakthroughs.
So every time Huang Yi plays Tai Chi, he will let himself forget the moves and go with his heart. Because of this, two years ago, he accidentally discovered a small stream of air in his body. Although he didn't know what it was, Huang Yi still hoped that the air flow was the legendary internal force.
After a set of punches for more than 40 minutes, Huang Yi closed up. Take a deep breath and exhale again before you open your eyes.
As soon as Huang Yi opened his eyes, he saw an old man standing in the distance looking at him with a smile.
Although this man was on crutches, he was dressed in military uniform. The hair on the top of his head has fallen out, leaving only a little white frost in his ears. Under the rippled forehead wrinkles, there are a pair of snow eyebrows like two snow-bright slashers. It can be seen that this person usually acts vigorously and resolutely. If you are in your twenties, you must be famous in the rivers and lakes.
However...... At this time, the old man smiled, and his eyes narrowed slightly. looks amiable, which really spoils the good image.
Huang Yi took a few steps forward and saluted: "Senior Huang Yi, I have seen my seniors. I don't know who my predecessors are?"
The old man just smiled and nodded: "I am the archdeacon of the martial arts hall, and I heard Lao Mi talk about you yesterday." Today, I saw that your fist technique was weak and weak, and my heart was weird, so I stopped to watch. β
"It turned out to be the archdeacon's master. My superficial kung fu is just a casual fight. I just came here, and Master Mi didn't make arrangements last night, and I don't know the class time of the martial arts hall. So get up early and move your muscles and bones. Huang Yi said respectfully. After all, if this is in school, the other party can be regarded as a big man like the principal.
"In terms of teaching, Lao Mi has always been in charge. But Lao Mi had something to do last night, and he went out shortly after seeing you. You'll wait for Lao Mi to come back and make arrangements!, but before then, do you have time to do me a little favor?" asked Archdeacon Lehehe.
"Master, if there is any trivial matter, the kid will never shirk if he can help. "To live here or work in the future, it is most important to please the deacons. After all, the biggest thing in the martial arts hall is this archdeacon.
"The little henchman is not a stingy person, I want you to help me spread a message! The deacon said.
"Who is the little follower, and what kind of message do you preach?" asked Huang Yi.
The deacon of the martial arts hall held the cane in his right hand, and his left hand smoothed his white beard: "He is a spy sent by our Yangzhou martial arts hall in the past." Although Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall is regarded as the oldest historical martial arts hall in Yangzhou City. But in recent years, reputation has risen. 'Pushing the mountain' Shilong is known as the first master in Yangzhou. His Stone Dragon Dojo...... Hey, I'll tell you the truth, it's really a big shock to us. β
"So, you sent spies to know their inner workings?" Huang Yi opened his eyes wide, unable to think of the 5,000-year-old history of China. Commercial espionage appeared so early.
"Yes, it shouldn't be just the name of the deacon on the Shilong side, we suspect that those sects outside the city are also supported by them. β
"So, what is my mission this time?" Huang Yi was a little timid. The business battle is laborious and laborious, and I can't please myself. I just want to learn ancient Chinese martial arts.
"Just a little message! The archdeacon said, "As long as you send the message, after that, it will be your free time." β
Just two days after the great heat, today is the twenty-first. Isn't it tomorrow? The time of sunrise is between five and seven o'clock in the morning. What can you do so early? But think about it, anyway, it's just a word. The most important thing is that after that, you can move around freely.
Yangzhou City is really big, Huang Yi ate breakfast with a message. After walking in the city for more than an hour and crossing four bridges, I came to the famous Shilong Dojo.
In recent years, the Shilong Dojo has even surpassed the Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall. However, as far as family backgrounds are concerned. It's still not as good as the Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall, which has a long history. Just look at the floor space, it's a lot smaller. But it's a lot of grandeur.
Although the gate is not tall, only the gate of the normal mansion is comparable, and it is naturally not comparable to the Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall. It's just that the words 'Shilong Dojo' on a horizontal plaque on it are vigorous and powerful.
On both sides of the gate are four large flags, on which the word 'stone dragon' is written.
Three or four feet from the front of the gate, a large moat flows through it. It seems to be to protect the stone dragon dojo.
There are three big peach trees on the riverbank, and the peach blossoms are red. It gives a sense of grandeur.
Huang Yi felt that the Shilong Dojo was very good, although it was much smaller than the Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall. But just from the faΓ§ade, it is indeed more magnificent.
The flow of people in and out of the door is much more lively than that of Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall.
Before Huang Yi went out, the archdeacon described the appearance of the little attendant. It was a little kid of twelve or thirteen years old, and his hairstyle was a little weird. The hair in front is pointy and the back is a small braid. Therefore, as soon as Huang Yi entered the door, he found someone. So he walked over and asked, "Are you a little attendant?"
"Yes, who are you? "The little follower looked innocent.
"My name is Huang Yi, and the archdeacon of the Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall asked me to bring a message!" Looking at the cute child, Huang Yi loved it for a while. Children should be innocent, but the question is that you sent such an innocent person to be a spy, is it really good?
"Oh, why do you have a message? I have never known him in my life. The little attendant looked puzzled.
"Blind!!It seems that this kid is very wary and wants to find out my truth. I thought you were so innocent that you almost deceived me. Huang Yicai does not admit that he has been deceived.
"Oh, in that case, I will take my leave. Anyway, it's none of my business whether you live or die in the martial arts hall!" said that, Huang Yi turned around and left.
"Wait, wait. I didn't expect Huang Yi to be so resolute, so he just opened his mouth to leave. The little attendant was a little anxious. If so, what if so? Besides, I'm waiting for news.
"What?" Huang Yi asked curiously.
He wanted to tease the little boy and see that he was twelve or thirteen years old. How to face it!
"Lend me your sword. The little attendant pointed to the weapon that Huang Yi received from the martial arts hall and said.
"Hmmm, take it. Be careful not to cut yourself. Huang Yi knew what the little follower was going to do.
When you come to Shilong Dojo to see the spies of Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall, you naturally can't wear the military uniforms of Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall. He was wearing clothes borrowed from the subordinates of the king of Baoshan Village. So to identify yourself, you can only look at the weapon.
The little attendant pulled a section of the scabbard out and looked at the sword.
The sword has special patterns on its body. Lots of swords on it. But the sword of the Yangzhou Martial Arts Hall is definitely different from the others. It's just that Huang Yi doesn't know what's different.
"Sure enough, it's a green steel sword. The little follower returned the sword to Huang Yi and said, "I don't know what the senior brother is doing?"
"Won't I say it? with a message...... What did the guy say on the twenty-second day...... When does it come? It's the time when the sun just comes out. Huang Yi found that he couldn't tell twelve hours. Others say they know, but they just can't tell.
"I see, it should be the twenty-second day?" the little attendant confirmed.
"Yes, yes, that's the time. After Huang Yi confirmed the time again, he put his mind at ease and stared at the little follower. I finally didn't mess things up.
"Eh, is there anything else going on with that senior brother?" asked the little attendant curiously looking at Huang Yi, who had been staring at him.
"That's right, Master Deacon, you are not a stingy person......" Huang Yi blushed a little when he said this.
"Hmph, dead old man, pit me again. Last time, he deceived him into fifty Qi Herbs, and he took them all back again and again. "It's obviously not the first time that a little follower has been paid 'after the fact'. Scolding: "These are the last ten qi-benefiting grasses, take them and go quickly." Go back and tell the old deacon that next time I won't want to pit me. If I do it again, I will patronize his medicine garden. β
"Uh, excuse me. What is the use of this Qi Herb?" Huang Yi took ten grasses that looked like Chinese medicine, but not only did he not leave. Instead, he asked.
Walking in the rivers and lakes, you don't even know the effect of Qi Herb? Qi Herb is the best herb to stop bleeding and replenish Qi. What kind of people don't go out with them, you don't know?"
"Well, what's that! I won't want to arouse your suspicion, I'll go first. Huang Yi looked at the strange eyes of the little follower, blushing and embarrassed. Hurriedly stuffed the Yiqi grass into his arms, and found a reason to run away.