Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 174 "Words to Junior Brother Jiangnan Dao - Author Lin Chen"

Inside the main hall of Wuzheng Hall.

Everyone looked at Shao Jingshan with doubtful eyes.

Logically speaking, it is only natural for Lin Chen to win the title of model student. This time, Lord Shao summoned them together because of this matter. Why would he make another request at this last step?

Shao Jingshan looked at Qiu Rufeng on the side and said, "I heard from Lord Qiu that you once wrote an article, but it seems that you didn't finish it. I want you to finish this article and send it together with this notice to the entire Jiangnan Road."

Qiu Rufeng, who was sitting at the last seat on the right, immediately understood what Lord Shao meant when he heard this.

Lin Chen's deeds were inspiring to Jiangnan Dao martial arts students, but so was the article.

At first he had thought of letting Lin Chen finish writing this article, but something unexpected happened later. He was transferred from the Raozhou Military Affairs Department, and Lin Chen went to the special training ground, so he gave up.

"Lin Chen, what Lord Shao meant was the article you thought of when you passed the martial arts hall assessment. Finish writing it so that we, the Jiangnan Dao martial arts students, can recite it and use it to inspire ourselves. Being a martial arts model... is not only an honor, but also a responsibility."

"Disciple understands."

After hearing what Lord Qiu said, Lin Chen understood what Lord Shao meant.

Daliang attaches great importance to martial arts, but that doesn't mean it doesn't care about writing.

The power of words is sometimes extremely strong and contagious.

"Do you need me to give you some time to prepare?"

"Need not."

"it is good!"

Shao Jingshan nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered: "Give me some writing brush and ink!"

Soon, someone came in from outside the hall carrying a desk with writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone already placed on it.

"The disciple has overstepped his authority."

Lin Chen bowed, then walked to the desk, picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and started writing without thinking.

[When I was young, my family was poor. My family of three generations had only five acres of thin land, one fishing boat, and four cousins, of whom I was the youngest.]

[When I was about to start practicing martial arts, my eldest cousin had already been practicing martial arts in a martial arts hall for several years, and the family was already short of money.]

[Fortunately, there was a scholar named Jiang in the village who helped the village get free tuition to enter the martial arts hall, so I was able to enter the martial arts hall to learn martial arts.]

[All the brothers in the hall are dressed in brocade clothes, but I am the only one wearing linen clothes and straw sandals, carrying firewood and practicing martial arts under the moon.]

[Every time it was mealtime, the students ate roasted beef, the aroma filled the air, I only ate pickled vegetables, white rice, and the leftover broth from the dining hall]

[The meat in the soup is thin and melts in your mouth. For me, it is the most delicious food in the world. ]

[My fellow senior Zhang Tao patted his belly and laughed, "How dare a humble person like me dare to peek into the martial arts world?"

【I just laughed it off. 】

[I have five months left, but I am afraid that I will not have enough energy to pass the June assessment at the martial arts hall. I grit my teeth and buy some meat. The delicious taste and the bitterness in my heart are beyond description.]

[Luckily, I passed the exam at the Wu Hall, and met a good teacher named Yongnian who took pity on my poor family and allowed me to work and study at the Wu Hall.]

【…】

[The dignity in front of people is extremely fragile. If it weren’t for the fact that I could feel a little comfort every time I lifted the weight of the stone pillar in the dark, it would be difficult to persist.]

【…】

[After being admitted to a martial arts school, Yongnian gave him silver and a message: "A warrior's bones can be forged, but his mind cannot be broken...]

[In the county martial arts school, all the senior brothers and sisters are from wealthy families, I am not as good as them. ]

[My family background and talent are not something I can choose; they are fate. ]

【Only with diligence can I master it myself. 】

[I know that I have a poor talent, so I should make up for it with hard work; I also know that I lack money, so I should make up for it with hard work.]

[Only by working many times harder than you, my fellow brothers and sisters, can I catch up with you in martial arts. ]

[Fortunately, Heaven has mercy on us, and God rewards hard work...]

【…】

[I am now honored as a model student of Jiangnan Dao. I feel extremely terrified and uneasy. How could I deserve this title...]

[Shao Lord personally selected me to write this article to encourage my fellow apprentices. You should remember:]

【Where the moon is leaking, there are starlights. 】

[The sound of a man of steel from a poor family can shake the world. 】

[In the 299th year of Daliang calendar, Lin Chen left a message.]

……

Done in one stroke!

Although this article borrows the writings of predecessors in previous lives, it is a true portrayal of Lin Chen's journey.

Even if he had a good face and destiny, without his diligence and continuous practice, it would be difficult for him to reach the height he has today, let alone stand here in the Wuzheng Hall.

After writing, someone took the rice paper and started reciting.

As the man recited, the directors of the military administration departments of various prefectures and the officials of the military administration hall present had a clear impression of the young man in their minds.

A diligent young man who puts aside his dignity in front of others and practices hard day and night behind others.

For a young man from a poor family, the difficulty of practicing martial arts will only be more difficult than what is written on this paper.

It was easy for the children of the rich and powerful to enter the county martial arts school, but for a student like Lin Chen, it took a whole year of hard work.

"Lin Chen, I apologize to you. You deserve to be called the model student of Jiangnan Dao!"

On the left sat the Director of the Military Affairs Department of the Seven Prefectures of Jiangnan Road. However, an old man sitting at the very top of the left stood up and looked at Lin Chen with sharp eyes.

For Jiang Zheng, he is the director of the Military Affairs Department of Hongdu Prefecture. He should do his job well and naturally seek more training resources for the students of Hongdu Prefecture.

Before Qiu Rufeng reported to the Military Affairs Department to win the title of Jiangnan Dao martial arts student model for Lin Chen, he had the same idea in his mind. He wanted to nominate Li Zhe as a student model to obtain more training resources for the students of Hongdu Prefecture.

Likewise, he had selfish motives in doing so.

Li Zhe has good talent, and the Li family is now thriving, so he can also do the Li family a favor and establish a favor.

But more importantly, for the sake of Li Zhe's father, the Military Affairs Office is very likely to agree.

Because of these reasons, when Qiu Rufeng pushed Lin Chen forward, he opposed it and even immediately reported Li Zhe.

He didn't know much about Lin Chen's deeds, and he didn't bother to know the details. He only knew that Lin Chen came from an ordinary family and was the son of a fisherman.

The son of a fisherman, won one of the county fights?

He scoffed at the news, and had a preconceived notion that Qiu Rufeng must have been playing some tricks.

Qiu Rufeng's realm has broken through to the sixth level, and his strength has reached the conditions for promotion, but his achievements are not enough. Lin Chen is a chess piece pushed forward by Qiu Rufeng. Although he seems to be from a poor family, Qiu Rufeng actually provides him with resources for cultivation in secret.

The purpose is to have Lin Chen selected as a model of Jiangnan Dao martial arts students, so that he, the director of the Military Administration Department, can gain sufficient merit.

But now Jiang Zheng knows he was wrong!
To be precise, the moment Lin Chen left his name on Wudao Mountain, he already knew that his judgment was wrong.

Lin Chen was not a chess piece arranged by Qiu Rufeng.

Qiu Rufeng has not yet been able to train a young genius who can climb the Martial Arts Mountain.

But even though he knew that he had made a wrong judgment, Jiang Zheng only asked Li Zhe to give up the competition for the model student of Jiangnan Dao, and he did not feel any apology or guilt in his heart.

Until now, when he heard the article written by Lin Chen, the article was not gorgeous, but it was precisely these simple words that made him realize how difficult it was for Lin Chen along the way.

For Lin Chen, the title of a model martial arts student means his future.

Li Zhe's achievement of being a model martial arts student was just icing on the cake, but for Lin Chen, it determined his future and destiny.

If Lin Chen had not left his name on Wudao Mountain and failed to be selected as a model student of Jiangnan Dao, and then returned to Poyang County, he might not have to worry about practicing the Zang realm, but the subsequent path to entering the realm would become very difficult.

This is also the reason why he apologized to Lin Chen as the Director of the Military Affairs Department.

It’s not that he is afraid that Lin Chen will remember this hatred and take revenge on him when he grows up. Even if Lin Chen really grows to this point, he will probably be reduced to dust by then.

He felt guilty for almost ruining the future of a hard-working and talented young man.

As Jiang Zheng came out to apologize, the directors of the other three military administration departments who had also sent out students followed suit.

Shao Jingshan looked at this scene with a look of relief in his eyes.

As the director of the Military Affairs Department, he could decide who would become the model martial arts student with just one word, but he would not do that.

Because whether it was Jiang Zheng or several other directors of the Military Affairs Department, when they pushed forward students to compete with Lin Chen, although they had some selfish motives, they were more concerned about the interests of the students under their jurisdiction.

The Director of the Military Affairs Department practices the way of education.

To make people convinced. "A noble son from a poor family is a rare treasure in the world."

Shao Jingshan spoke slowly: "Yu Yongnian is the instructor of the Poyang County Wutang, so you can call him sir."

After saying that, Shao Jingshan looked at Lin Chen and asked, "Where is your teacher now?"

"My Lord, Teacher Yu has resigned from his teaching position and started preparing for the military examination. As for where he is now, I don't know. The teacher didn't tell me."

Qiu Rufeng, who was standing at the side, heard Shao Jingshan asking about Yu Yongnian's whereabouts, and said with a smile: "Shao Lord, speaking of this instructor Yu, after Lin Chen went to the martial arts hall, he resigned from his teaching position, but he did not cut off contact with Lin Chen. In order to admonish and encourage Lin Chen, he even wrote two letters..."

Qiu Rufeng slowly told the story about Yu Yongnian writing two letters and asking Huaer to write one of the letters to Lin Chen based on Lin Chen's martial arts competition results, which made the strong men at the scene stroke their beards and smile.

Lin Chen is lucky to have met such a good teacher.

"Without your teaching, I will not be able to fill my stomach, and I am afraid that I will not be able to cultivate my energy. Without your interest increase and bonus, it will be even more difficult for me to win first place in the June martial arts competition."

"When I practice at the martial arts hall late at night, I often feel Instructor Yu standing behind me. Although Instructor Yu is not yet a Rank Master, his earnest voice of instruction is more inspiring than the pressure of any Rank Master."

"For a disciple, it is a great fortune to have the opportunity to teach you."

Many powerful people at the scene listened to Lin Chen’s words and knew that this was the young man’s true feelings.

"In addition to Instructor Yu, after I entered the martial arts hall, the head of Jingshui Martial Arts Hall, Deputy Head Kong, Head Tai of Zhenyue Martial Arts Hall, Head Zhao of Kuangfeng Martial Arts Hall, and Lord Su of the Martial Arts Administration Office all took good care of me. Deputy Head Kong secured the first-class treatment for me, and Head Tai took me to ask a senior for advice..."

Lin Chen thanked all the instructors he could thank in the past year in one breath, but he did not mention the Qingfeng Martial Arts School.

Family disgrace should not be made public. Lord Su has already dealt with the matter of Qingfeng Martial Arts School, so there is no need to talk about it here.

"Well, he is a grateful fellow. Look, he is trying to win credit for his teachers in the main hall."

As soon as Shao Jingshan said this, smiles appeared on everyone else's faces.

It's good to repay kindness.

As a member of the Military Affairs Department, I am in charge of education, and I hope that there will be more students like Lin Chen.

"Master Bu, you are now the director of the Military Affairs Department of Raozhou Prefecture. You have heard what this little fellow said, and he is counting on you to reward his teachers."

"I will take care of this matter when I return to Raozhou Prefecture."

Bu Wenbin agreed without hesitation. Lin Chen was selected as a model student of Jiangnan Dao martial arts. Those teachers who had taught Lin Chen, including the martial arts school, would naturally be rewarded.

"Yes." Shao Jingshan nodded, and the next moment the smile on his face faded: "Announce my oral order: Lin Chen, a student of the martial arts school in Poyang County, Raozhou Prefecture, is now selected as a model of Jiangnan Dao martial arts students. Announce this to the entire province and promulgate this article together."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

"Poyang County's former instructor Yu Yongnian has made great contributions to education, so he is granted the title of Qiming Xiansheng, an eighth-rank rank, and can enter the [Education Pavilion] to learn martial arts. This notice is issued to the entire province, and instructors in all counties should take him as an example and cultivate more pillars for our Daliang."

From the eighth rank?
Lin Chen's pupils shrank. The teacher seemed to have ascended to a higher level all of a sudden.

Lord Su is only a ninth-rank official.

No, it is the temporary ninth rank. As he has become the model of Jiangnan Dao students, Lord Su will definitely be promoted.

Qiu Rufeng, who knew Yongnian's situation best among the people present, also felt deeply moved.

Yu Yongnian once again became famous because of his disciple.

A ninth-rank official position does not represent strength.

Many martial artists who have entered the rank may not necessarily be able to obtain a ninth-rank official position, but Yu Yongnian has not yet entered the rank, but he is an eighth-rank official. Although it is a nominal position, the directors of the military administration offices in various places must treat him with courtesy wherever he goes.

Not to mention entering the [Education Pavilion] to comprehend the way of martial arts, this is equivalent to recommending them to the highest level.

[In Poyang County, other people who have made contributions to education will be rewarded by the Military Affairs Department of Raozhou Prefecture.]

"Yes!"

Bu Wenbin responded again.

[Raozhou Prefecture has produced Lin Chen, a model student of Jiangnan Dao, which shows that Raozhou Prefecture is a place of outstanding people and good fortune. The Military Affairs Department has allocated resources to Raozhou Prefecture in accordance with the law. You, Lord Zhang, will be responsible for this matter.]

"As you command, sir." Zhang Dingfeng also stood up and responded.

Shao Jingshan's last gaze fell on Lin Chen: "You have left your name on Wudao Mountain twice. Lin Chen... How do you think I should reward you?"

Leave your name twice?

All the gentlemen in the hall showed surprise on their faces, especially the directors of the various military administration departments, who were hearing it for the first time.

Lin Chen, have you left your name on Wudao Mountain twice?
How long has it been since the first time?

It seems that it was a hundred years ago that a student of Jiangnan Dao was able to leave his name on Wudao Mountain twice.

Qiu Rufeng opened his mouth slightly and looked at Bu Wenbin who had a happy face, feeling extremely regretful in his heart.

If I had known that Lin Chen had such potential, I would have followed the example of Mr. Li and slammed the table in the Military Affairs Office to insist on staying in the Raozhou Military Affairs Office.

This tremendous educational achievement...

All this benefit went to Bu Wenbin.

"It's up to you, sir." Lin Chen smiled embarrassedly.

"If you only leave your name on Wudao Mountain once, I would have rewarded you well and followed past practice. However, you have left your name twice. In the past two hundred years of Jiangnan Dao, only three students have done so. And it has been a long time. The reward from the past is no longer appropriate now."

"Do you have any good suggestions?"

Hearing Shao Jingshan's question, the other people in the hall shook their heads slightly. Without any precedent to refer to, it was really difficult.

"Well... I will give you a small reward first. As for the training resources you need before practicing Zang, the Wuzheng Hall will supply you with unlimited resources."

Shao Jingshan's words made many people at the scene look puzzled. Before the practice, wasn't the reward too small?

But when I think about the fact that what Lord Shao said was a small upfront reward, I can accept it.

Jia Nanzhu and Bu Wenbin were the only two people present at the scene, with gleams in their eyes. They both knew the purpose of Lord Shao's arrangement.

How much training resources did Lin Chen use in the special training ground? The special training ground has been reported to the Military Affairs Bureau. Lin Chen has only opened up 19 acupoints now. By the time he opens up 24, the training resources required will be a huge number compared to ordinary warriors.

"I am not stingy, but if I decide on a reward for you now, if you leave your name in Martial Arts Mountain again next time, I will have to rack my brains to think about how to reward you. So I will just wait until you open up to the twenty-four points before making a decision."

Shao Jingshan's explanation made others suddenly realize.

They then remembered that Lin Chen had only opened 19 acupoints, and there were still five acupoints to be broken through. Since he could leave his name at the 18th and 19th acupoints, he might not be able to leave his name at the 20th acupoint.

Lord Shao's arrangement is very reasonable.

"Regarding the fact that Lin Chen left his name twice at Wudao Mountain, let's keep it secret for now."

"Master Shao, why is this? If this matter is made public, wouldn't it boost the morale of our Jiangnan Dao warriors? It will also be an encouragement to the students."

"This is the request of the Military Affairs Department."

Shao Jingshan replied calmly, and the person who asked the question stopped asking.

"I think it's a good idea not to announce to the public that I have left my name in Wudao Mountain for the second time."

Lin Chen added, and his words made the powerful people present a little curious. At this age, isn’t it the right thing to do to become famous?

"Oh, why do you think it's a good thing?" Shao Jingshan asked with a smile.

"I can leave my name once in Wudao Mountain. For most students, it is extremely difficult to do so. However, at least there is always a student in Jiangnan Road who can do it every few decades. But to leave your name twice... There is a saying in my hometown: Small wealth depends on hard work, and great wealth depends on fate."

"It means that as long as you are diligent, you can always catch up with some wealthy families, but if you want to compete with martial arts families and the powerful, you have to be destined to do so. Otherwise, no matter how hard you work, it won't work."

"If a disciple leaves his name once on Wudao Mountain, it will be an inspiration to those who come after him. But if he leaves his name twice or more, the effect will be counterproductive. It is beyond human power and is determined by fate."

Lin Chen explained the reason. Everyone present was smart and they quickly understood the meaning of Lin Chen's words.

If you think about it carefully, it does make sense.

Too much too!

Following the announcement by the Military Affairs Office that Lin Chen had left his name on Mount Wudao, a trend related to Mount Wudao has been sweeping the Jiangnan martial arts circle recently.

During the banquet, people would always talk about Budo Mountain.

Martial artists who originally did not know about Mount Budo will become more and more familiar with it, and the more they know, the more they will realize how difficult it is to leave a name on Mount Budo.

Lin Chen's leaving his name once excited them.

If Lin Chen can do it, why can’t they? Those talented young men are also proud.

But if it was revealed that Lin Chen had left his name twice or three times...

Instead, it will relieve the desire to catch up and the unwillingness to admit defeat in your heart.

A man of destiny, accompanied by martial arts...

Such remarks are also circulated in Daliang's martial arts circle.

PS: It’s the end of the month, I know that many of you have already received monthly tickets, so please vote for me. The two sessions are over, and Jiudeng will try to write more and prepare to repay my debts!
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