Reborn as King of South America

Chapter 551: Jingwu Qiangxue Society

"Master Li, Master Sun, Master Han, Brother Shuwen, I have long admired you."

Huang Feihong separated from several of his disciples and walked to the viewing platform on the city wall. He bowed to Yan Zi Li San, Han Muxia, Li Shuwen, Sun Lutang and others.

"It has been 10 years since we last met in Foshan. Now we are gathered together as martial arts colleagues, but we are thousands of miles away in South America. Life is really unpredictable."

Swallow Li San sighed.

"Master Huang's name is well-known to everyone. It's a pleasure to meet you today."

"The title of the chief instructor of the Songjiang Prefecture militia is well-known, and several of my disciples often nag me in my ears. I never thought it was Master Huang who was in person. After I go back, I must talk to my disciples about it."

Everyone greeted each other.

"I don't deserve the praise from my seniors and colleagues. Feihong is not well-trained and has little experience. The little fame I have is just a flattery from the outside world. Don't take it seriously."

Huang Feihong, 34 years old, kept a low profile and spoke modestly.

"General Liu and the two Generals Chen praised Master Huang highly. The branches of Bao Zhi Lin treated patients and saved lives at low fees. When Master Huang was mentioned, the people in the mainland, Southeast Asia, and the coastal areas of the Far East all gave him a thumbs up. Master Huang should be a role model for our generation of martial artists. In the field of martial arts, he spread the martial arts ideology and strengthened the physique of the nation. In the field of medicine, he saved the world and treated the poor and the common people. Such a great act of benevolence and righteousness deserves no praise."

Among the crowd, Yan Zi Li San was the oldest (born in 1837) and had the most experience (he defected to the Han Kingdom in 1877). Therefore, after praising Huang Feihong for a few words, he organized everyone to come to the designated area, and then said: "The purpose of the Jingwu Qiangxue Society was to strengthen the national physique and enlighten the national spirit. Over the past ten years since its establishment, all schools and factions have abandoned their sectarianism and worked together to compile several sets of physical fitness and competitive training guidance books for the imperial militia and garrison troops, and also participated in the guidance of physical training subjects in primary and intermediate schools. It can be said that it has made a certain contribution to the core of the empire's martial arts and sports.

Today, I am honored by His Majesty’s grace to invite us to represent the martial arts community and watch the victory parade. This is truly a great blessing in life. We should remember His Majesty’s grace and the people’s expectations, fulfill our duties, and continue to devote ourselves to the integration and innovation of Chinese martial arts. We should carry forward Chinese martial arts and live up to today’s grand occasion.”

"If I can see the rise of Chinese men in foreign lands and the glory of Chinese martial arts in my lifetime, I will have no regrets. No matter how powerful a martial art is, it cannot defeat foreign guns and cannons. If it is stubborn and refuses to communicate and integrate, it is just deceiving itself. In the eyes of outsiders, it is probably regarded as a joke and adds to the laughter."

Among all the martial arts representatives, Han Muxia is the youngest (23 years old) and has the highest acceptance of new things and new concepts.

"It's a pity that Master Dong and others are reluctant to leave their homeland and come all the way to South America. Otherwise, if all the martial arts masters from all schools and sects gathered in Chang'an, it would be an unprecedented story in the history of Chinese martial arts."

"The country is in decline, the court is incompetent, and the foreigners are bullying us more and more. All people with blood in their veins are heartbroken and filled with sadness. Not only Dong Haichuan and others are reluctant to leave their homeland, but we, and even the tens of millions of Chinese people in South America, are unwilling to travel thousands of miles to overseas to seek the one in a million hope of revival if we have no way to serve our country and no hope of revitalizing it."

Li Shuwen said with emotion: "Fortunately, the most difficult period has passed. After the Battle of Paraguay, the Han Empire has become one of the world's powerful countries, and the Chinese civilization has been reborn in the foreign land of South America. At present, the Han Empire is the flame of the revival of Chinese civilization. Every citizen with enlightened thoughts and spirits is part of that blazing flame. The burning faith in everyone's heart will also gather into a bright energy, breaking the darkness that has shrouded the Far East Continent for nearly three hundred years!"

"Yes, as the Han Empire continues to grow in strength and as the people's awareness of enlightenment continues to grow, more and more people will be affected in all parts of the Far East!"

Li San said solemnly: "Master Dong is a generous and magnanimous person who values ​​friendship over profit. He will not change his mind easily once he has made up his mind, and no one can persuade him. However, don't mind, Mu Xia. The imperial government has always advocated that Chinese martial arts go abroad and encourages various schools to open martial arts schools in Southeast Asia, the Far East Concessions, Siam, Korea, the East Indies and other regions. This can not only spread Chinese martial arts ideas, but also unite local Chinese and make certain contributions to the enlightenment of Chinese people's thoughts." "However, opening a martial arts school requires a lot of money. Jingwu Qiangxue has established branches in Germany, France, Britain, Austria-Hungary and other countries. Several martial arts schools have been opened in the country, and they also rely on the funding of the domestic association. Jingwu Qiangxue has government support in terms of policy, and funding is provided by both students' tuition and donations from businessmen and people of all walks of life. Funding is not a problem. For ordinary sects, it is much more difficult to open martial arts schools overseas. Master Huang is both a doctor and a martial artist, and he has the income support of Bao Zhilin, but he has only established two martial arts schools in Lan Fang and San Francisco. For small sects like us, if we want to open martial arts schools overseas, I am afraid that only three or two people out of a hundred people are capable of doing it. "

"Funding is a problem. The imperial government's financial funds are used in important areas such as immigration, transportation, industry, and the military. Not to mention ordinary sects, even the Jingwu Qiangguo Association does not receive financial support. To solve the funding problem, we can only find a solution from within."

Li San was silent for a moment, and continued: "The Jingwu Association received several donations at the end of last year. The total amount of funds in the account is about 16 Han Yuan. After deducting daily operating expenses and dealing with unexpected situations, 4 Han Yuan can be used to support the construction of overseas martial arts schools. 4 Han Yuan is not a lot, but it is not a small amount. If all of it is used to build overseas martial arts schools, it can maintain the normal operation of 20 small-scale martial arts schools for three years at most. Master Huang, Master Sun, Master Han, I am going to take out 4 Han Yuan in the name of the Jingwu Qiangxue Association to support the development and dissemination of Chinese martial arts in overseas regions with practical actions. What do you think?"

"Master Li, you are the president of Jingwu Association. As long as you and the board of directors approve the use of the funds in the account, we have no objection."

"Since it is promoted by the imperial government, there is also a certain amount of spare funds in the account of the association. Helping colleagues to develop martial arts is in line with the purpose of the Jingwu Qiangxue Society. Master Li, I have no objection."

Everyone agreed.

"Since there are no objections, after we go back, we can take advantage of the opportunity when everyone is here to hold a meeting of the board of directors to review and discuss the issue of funding various sects to establish martial arts schools overseas. At the meeting, we will discuss in detail the use of funds, supervision and other aspects."

Li San continued, "I have another question. As you all know, the term of the president of the Jingwu Qiangxue Society is four years. I have been the president for seven and a half years and it will expire at the end of this year. After the term of the president expires, I plan to retire. Do you have any recommended candidates to take over?"

"Master Li has extensive experience and has managed the Chin Woo Association in an orderly manner during his two terms. I suggest that Master Li continue to take over and serve another term."

Some people expressed their support.

"Thank you for your kindness. I am not someone who clings to my post. I have already made up my mind to leave. If you are too embarrassed to ask, then I would like to recommend someone. Master Huang Feihong is famous both at home and abroad. Master Huang is the most suitable person to serve as the president of the Jingwu Qiangxue Society."

"Master Huang is a master of martial arts and has a noble character. He is truly the best candidate for the position of president of Jingwu Qiangxue."
"Master Li, all the masters, Feihong is not worthy of the position of president due to his lack of talent and virtue. Please ask President Li to choose someone else. Master Sun and Brother Shuwen are all masters of martial arts. If you want to recommend someone, Feihong recommends Master Sun and Brother Shuwen."

Huang Feihong repeatedly declined.

"Feihong, the position of president of the Jingwu Qiangxue Society is only an honorary position in the martial arts community. It is not a government-affiliated organization, and there is not much salary paid. The main purpose of serving as president is to promote the development and spread of Chinese martial arts. Looking at the martial arts circles in South America, Songkhla, and Lan Fang, no one can surpass you in reputation. You taking over the position of president is what everyone wants, and it is also the expectation of your colleagues in the martial arts community. I hope you will not refuse again."

General Li San's words were very clear. Huang Feihong was the biggest celebrity in the martial arts world. He also knew Liu Yongfu, Chen Shangfa, and Chen Zongbai, three important generals in the army, since childhood. No one could compare with him in terms of reputation among the people, interpersonal relationships in the government, or even in interpersonal relationships in the Far East Guangdong and Guangxi. Huang Feihong thought about the responsibilities of the president of the Jingwu Qiangxue Society again and again, and smiled and said, "Thank you, President Li and all the seniors and colleagues for your kindness. If I am elected, Feihong will work diligently and do my best to promote the development of Chinese martial arts. But Feihong also has the duties of the chief coach of the Songjiang Prefecture militia and the Baozhilin, so I am afraid that it will be difficult to take care of both at times."

"Master Huang, don't worry. Jingwu Qiangxue does not have many daily affairs. It only needs to hold development meetings regularly in January, April, July, and October every year. Chang'an is not far from Songjiang Prefecture. If a meeting is held, Master Huang only needs to spare a few days to take the train to Chang'an to attend the meeting. The rest of the time, the Standing Council is responsible for managing daily affairs. Master Huang can stay in Songjiang Prefecture to handle the training of Baozhilin and Songjiang Prefecture militia."

Li San explained.

"Then Feihong will respectfully obey your orders."