Everyone in the world knows that there are many heroes in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and famous generals such as Luo Cheng and Pei Yuanqing are famous. But who would have thought that among these powerful generals, there is still an unfathomable top master? This person has never been on the battlefield, but he can convince proud young heroes such as Luo Cheng and Pei Yuanqing to call him the eldest brother. Who is he? Why is it so powerful? And why didn't he participate in the war?
In the long history of the Sui and Tang dynasties, the name Qin An was not as dazzling as those famous generals. However, it was this obscure figure who played a crucial role in Qin Qiong's upbringing.
Qin An was originally just a close servant of Qin Qiong's father, Qin Yi. In that era dominated by the gate valve family, people like Qin An should have been lost in the dust of history. But fate gave him a unique opportunity to become a key figure in influencing a generation of famous players.
It is rumored that Qin An showed extraordinary talent for martial arts when he was young. Qin Yi took a fancy to this, so he took him as a confidant, not only taught him martial arts, but also let him participate in the handling of family affairs. Qin An was diligent and studious, and soon mastered the Qin family's housekeeping skills, the Qin family's method. The speed with which his martial arts had progressed even surprised Qin Yi.
However, the good times were short-lived. After the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, wars were frequent. As a general, Qin Yi has been fighting outside all the year round, and all the affairs of his family have fallen on Qin An's shoulders. He lived up to his trust and took care of the Qin family in an orderly manner. It was in this process that Qin An established a deep relationship with the young Qin Qiong.
Qin Yi was tragically killed in a battle, leaving behind his youngest son Qin Qiong and a widowed wife. At this time, Qin An stepped forward to protect the orphans and widows. They were exiled to Licheng, Shandong Province together, and lived a difficult life. During these difficult years, Qin An not only had to take care of the lives of Qin Qiong's mother and son, but also took time to teach Qin Qiong martial arts. He taught the Qin family the method, laying the foundation for Qin Qiong to become a generation of famous generals in the future.
Qin An's loyalty and dedication touched Qin Qiong's mother. She decided to accept Qin An as her adopted son and make him a member of the Qin family. This decision not only changed Qin An's identity, but also made his relationship with Qin Qiong closer. Qin Qiong has regarded Qin An as a big brother since she was a child and respects her. This is also the reason why Qin Qiong has always been called "Second Master Qin" later.
Qin An has a calm personality and is low-key. Although his martial arts are strong, he is never ostentatious. In the process of teaching Qin Qiong, he not only taught martial arts, but also taught the way of behaving in the world. He often told Qin Qiong that the real strength does not lie in force, but in how to use wisdom and courage to face difficulties. These teachings had a profound impact on Qin Qiong's growth.
As Qin Qiong gradually grows up, Qin An's role is also quietly changing. He has changed from a protector and teacher to Qin Qiong's most trusted behind-the-scenes thinker. When Qin Qiong began to make a name for herself in the imperial court, Qin An chose to retreat into the background and concentrate on managing the affairs of the Qin family. His low-key and humility have made many people ignore his existence, but those who know the inside story know that Qin An is an important force supporting Qin Qiong's success.
Although Qin An had never personally gone into battle to kill the enemy, his prestige was quietly spread in the martial arts. It is said that even young generals like Luo Cheng and Pei Yuanqing who are brave and good at fighting have to be convinced when facing Qin An. This is not only because of Qin An's profound martial arts, but also because of his calm and introverted temperament and wisdom.
Qin An's martial arts can be said to be the essence of the Qin family's martial arts. As the inheritor of the Qin family's family tradition, Qin An not only mastered this unique martial art, but also innovated and developed on its basis.
The origins of the Qin Jiagong method can be traced back to the Northern Qi period. At that time, Qin Shubao, the ancestor of the Qin family, was famous for his good work. This martial art has been passed down from generation to generation in the Qin family, and it has reached its peak in the Qin Yi generation. Qin Yi is not only proficient in the mace, but also integrates the subtleties of knife and marksmanship, making the Qin family's mace more extensive and profound.
When Qin An first entered the Qin family, he was just an ordinary servant. However, he is gifted and intelligent, and has an understanding of martial arts that is different from ordinary people. Qin Yi quickly noticed this and decided to teach him the Qin Family's method. At first, Qin Yi only taught some basic moves, but Qin An's speed of learning surprised Qin Yi.
Once, Qin Yi was practicing a set of newly created techniques in the courtyard. Qin An watched attentively from the sidelines, and suddenly pointed out the shortcomings of one of the movements. After hearing this, Qin Yi suddenly realized, and immediately looked at Qin An with admiration. Since then, Qin Yi has regarded Qin An as his heir to the mantle and taught him everything.
When Qin Yi taught Qin An, he not only taught moves, but also paid more attention to the inner spirit of martial arts. He often said to Qin An: "Although the method is focused on strength, the real master is able to overcome rigidity with softness and win with skill." These words were deeply imprinted in Qin Anxin's heart and became his guiding ideology for practicing and innovating methods in the future.
Under Qin Yi's careful teaching, Qin An's martial arts improved by leaps and bounds. He not only completely mastered the essence of the Qin family's martial arts, but also continued to explore in actual combat, and gradually formed his own unique martial arts style. Qin An's style is known for its combination of rigidity and softness, which can change offense and defense in an instant, making the opponent unable to defend.
The most subtle trick in the Qin family's method is called "trump card". This is a powerful move, but it is also the most difficult to master. It is rumored that even the children of the Qin family can fully master this trick. However, Qin An had practiced this trick to perfection in just a few years.
Qin Yi was overjoyed when he saw Qin An's martial arts, but he also had some concerns. He was worried that Qin An would be proud and complacent because of this, so he said to him: "No matter how high the martial arts are, if you don't have great ambitions, it will be difficult to become a great weapon after all." Qin An was deeply touched by these words, and he was determined to use his martial arts for a higher purpose.
After Qin Yi died on the battlefield, Qin An shouldered the heavy responsibility of inheriting the Qin family's martial arts. He not only had to protect the young Qin Qiong, but also taught him the Qin family's methods completely. In the process of teaching Qin Qiong, Qin An discovered some details that he had not noticed before, which gave him a deeper understanding of the Qin family's methods.
Qin An's study of martial arts has never stopped. Even during the difficult years of refuge, he insisted on practicing every day. He often wielded his twin wedges in the courtyard in the dead of night to study new moves. The neighbors only heard gusts of wind, but they couldn't see people, so it was rumored that the Qin family had a "Yaksha" haunting.
As time went by, Qin An's martial arts became more and more sophisticated. He not only carried forward the Qin family's techniques, but also created some new moves. One of the most famous is the "Turning the Peak", which seems to be unremarkable, but in fact it is a hidden killer and can dominate the enemy in an instant.
Although Qin An's martial arts have reached an extremely high level, he has always kept a low profile. He often said: "The real master is not how many people he can defeat, but how many unnecessary fights he can avoid." This attitude towards the world also affected his disciple Qin Qiong.
The source of Qin An's martial arts is not only the teaching of Qin Yi, but also the result of his years of painstaking research. He carried forward the Qin family's martial arts and left a valuable martial arts legacy for future generations. Although he has never been on the battlefield in person, his martial arts have left a strong mark on the stage of history through Qin Qiong and others.
Qin An's strength is a little-known peak in the martial arts of the Sui and Tang dynasties. Although he has never shown his edge on the battlefield, his martial arts are superb enough to make many world-famous fierce generals bow down. To analyze Qin An's strength, we have to start with the treasure of the Qin family-the trump card.
The trump card is the most subtle trick in the Qin family's tricks, and it is also the most difficult stunt to master. This trick seems simple, but in fact it contains a high level of skill. Legend has it that when using a trump card, a warrior needs to judge the opponent's flaws in an instant and throw them out with lightning speed. This requires not only precise eyesight and extremely fast reaction speed, but also precise control of force. Once you make a move, it will be like a meteor falling from the sky, unstoppable.
Qin An's attainments in this stunt are said to have surpassed his master Qin Yi. Once, Qin Yi and Qin An had a fight, and the two were inseparable. In the end, Qin An suddenly used a trump card and actually knocked down the weapon in Qin Yi's hand. This scene was seen by several martial arts seniors present at the time, and Qin An's reputation has been quietly spread in the rivers and lakes since then.
Compared with Qin Qiong's martial arts, Qin An can be said to be better than the blue. Although Qin Qiong's exploits on the battlefield far surpassed Qin An, in the pure martial arts competition, Qin An was slightly superior. Once, Qin Qiong and Qin An were fighting in the backyard, and the two went back and forth, fighting for nearly 100 rounds without winning or losing. In the end, Qin An used a trick to "return the horse gun" and almost hit Qin Qiong's vital point. This scene happened to be seen by Pei Yuanqing, who was passing by, and since then he has admired Qin An so much.
Qin An's martial arts lie not only in the subtlety of his moves, but also in his deep understanding of martial arts. He often said, "A true master is not how gorgeous the move is, but how good it is at the right time." This philosophy is embodied in his original Tai Chi technique.
Tai Chi is a unique study created by Qin An by integrating Qin Jia's Gong and Taoist Tai Chi thoughts. This set of methods pays attention to overcoming rigidity with softness and static braking. When used, the action may seem slow, but in fact it implies extremely fast changes. The opponent often fell into Qin An's control before he could react.
Once, a martial arts master who claimed to be "the best in the world" came to Qin's house to compete with Qin An. The man used an extremely strong technique, and every move seemed to pierce the heavens and the earth. However, Qin An was not in a hurry, and used the Tai Chi method to deal with it. I saw that the mace in Qin An's hand was like a swimming dragon, sometimes strong and powerful, sometimes soft and boneless. That master made dozens of moves in a row, but he couldn't get close to Qin An's body. In the end, Qin An made a move "White Snake Spit Letter" and lightly tapped it on the man's chest, thus separating the winner from defeat.
Qin An's strength is not only reflected in his superb martial arts, but also in his ability to control the battle situation. It is said that Qin An once subdued a tiger with only one wooden stick during a hunt. At that time, the tiger suddenly burst out of the grass, and everyone was overwhelmed with fear. Qin An was calm, he picked up a wooden stick casually, shook it a few times, and the tiger was obediently lying on the ground, not daring to move.
Although Qin An had never participated in actual combat, his judgment of the battlefield situation was often breathtaking. Before Qin Qiong set out on the expedition, Qin An would often give him some advice. These suggestions seem ordinary, but they can help Qin Qiong resolve the crisis and achieve victory every time. It is this ability to strategize that allows Qin An to win the respect of many generals even without going to the battlefield.
Qin An's strength is not only reflected in his personal martial arts, but also in his inheritance and development of martial arts. He carried forward the Qin family style and created the Tai Chi method, which made important contributions to the development of Chinese martial arts. Although his name was not as widely known as other generals, his martial arts and wisdom left a profound impact on history through Qin Qiong and others.
Qin An's status in the Qin family can be described as an extremely special existence. As a person with a foreign surname, he not only obtained the true inheritance of the Qin family's martial arts, but also became the de facto guardian and inheritor of the Qin family. This unique status was rare among the big families at that time.
When Qin An first entered the Qin family, he was just an ordinary servant. However, his intelligence and talent for martial arts soon caught Qin Yi's attention. Once, Qin Yi was practicing a set of newly created techniques, and Qin An was silently observing from the side. Suddenly, Qin An opened his mouth and pointed out the shortcomings of one of the movements. Qin Yi was greatly surprised when he heard this, and immediately decided to teach Qin An in person.
Since then, Qin An's status has gradually improved in the Qin family. He was no longer an ordinary servant, but became Qin Yi's right-hand man. Qin Yi often discussed martial arts with Qin An, and even consulted Qin An on major family matters. This kind of treatment is difficult for even some of the Qin family's side branch disciples to obtain.
After Qin Yi's death, Qin An's status took a qualitative leap. As Qin Yi's most trusted person during his lifetime, Qin An naturally became the guardian and teacher of the young Qin Qiong. During those difficult years, Qin An not only had to protect Qin Qiong's safety, but also teach him the Qin family's martial arts.
Once, the Qin family was attacked by a group of robbers. At that time, Qin Qiong was still young and couldn't deal with it. Qin An faced a dozen robbers alone, and repelled them all with his superb martial arts. This incident made the Qin family admire Qin An, and his position was more stable.
As Qin Qiong gradually grows up, Qin An's role is also quietly changing. He was no longer a guardian, but became Qin Qiong's most trusted advisor and friend. Whenever Qin Qiong encounters a problem, he will always consult Qin An as soon as possible. Qin An's suggestions can often help Qin Qiong resolve the crisis and achieve victory.
In the Qin family's family meeting, although Qin An was not surnamed Qin, he always sat in the most important position. The elders in the family had no objection to this, because they all knew that it was Qin An's existence that allowed the Qin family to maintain stability during the turbulent years.
Qin An's status in the Qin family is not only reflected in his power, but also in the respect he receives. The children of the Qin family all called him "Uncle An", which not only showed respect, but also expressed closeness. Even some clansmen who were older than Qin An would humbly ask him for advice.
Once, a side branch of the Qin family made a big mistake and should be expelled from the house according to the family rules. But Qin An thought that this young man was still malleable, and advocated giving him a chance to reform himself. Although some clan elders objected, they eventually adopted Qin An's suggestion. Facts proved that Qin An's judgment was correct, and that young man later became a member of the Qin family.
Qin An's status is not limited to the Qin family. As Qin Qiong's status in the imperial court continued to improve, Qin An's reputation gradually spread. Although he never appeared in the court, many ministers in the court knew that there was a master behind Qin Qiong.
Once, an important official of the imperial court made a special trip to visit Qin An to ask for advice on strategies for dealing with border disputes. Qin An talked with him all day, and when the important minister left, he praised him again and again, saying that Qin An's insight was far beyond ordinary people. After this visit, Qin An's reputation in the court was even higher, and many courtiers wanted to get acquainted with this hidden master.
However, no matter how his status was raised, Qin An always kept a low profile. He often admonished Qin Qiong: "If you are in a high position, you must be in awe." It was this humble attitude that allowed Qin An to maintain a transcendent position in both the Qin family and the court.
Qin An's special status in the Qin family is not only because of his martial arts, but also because of his wisdom and character. As a person with a foreign surname, he became the de facto backbone of the Qin family, which was extremely rare in the big family at that time. His existence not only maintained the prosperity of the Qin family, but also left a unique model for the entire era.
Qin An's influence on Qin Qiong can be described as far-reaching and comprehensive, covering many aspects such as martial arts, human conduct and political wisdom. As Qin Qiong's master and elder, Qin An not only taught Qin Qiong's exquisite martial arts, but more importantly, shaped Qin Qiong's character and worldview.
In terms of the teaching of martial arts, Qin An adopted a step-by-step teaching method. He first taught Qin Qiong the basic moves and body techniques, and after Qin Qiong mastered them, he gradually introduced more advanced martial arts. Once, Qin Qiong encountered a bottleneck when practicing the gong method and was unable to break through. Qin An didn't tell him the answer directly, but took him to observe animals and plants in nature. He pointed to a willow tree and said, "Look, how the willow branches sway in the wind?" Qin Qiong suddenly realized, and finally comprehended the mystery of overcoming rigidity with softness in the method. This heuristic teaching method not only allowed Qin Qiong to master martial arts, but also cultivated his ability to think independently.
Qin An also paid special attention to cultivating Qin Qiong's strategic thinking. He often discussed famous battles in history with Qin Qiong and analyzed the gains and losses. Once, they discussed the "last battle" of Han Xin, a famous general of the Han Dynasty. Qin An pointed out: "The real genius lies not in the battle itself, but in Han Xin's ability to accurately judge the situation and know when to fight against the water." This insight deeply influenced Qin Qiong, enabling him to flexibly respond to various complex situations in his later military career.
In terms of dealing with the world, Qin An's influence on Qin Qiong is even more far-reaching. He often admonished Qin Qiong: "A true hero must not only have outstanding martial arts, but also have a broad mind." "Once, Qin Qiong met a thief in the market and was about to subdue him. Qin An stopped him and quietly told him that the thief had to steal because there was a sick person in the family. Qin An not only did not punish the thief, but instead gave him some silver taels and instructed him to rely on legitimate means to make a living in the future. Qin Qiong was deeply touched by this incident, and he learned to look at others with empathy.
Qin An also taught Qin Qiong to be good at observing and listening. He often said, "True wisdom is often hidden in the ordinary details of life." "Once, Qin Qiong went out with Qin An, passing through a small village. Qin An suddenly stopped and listened carefully to the chatter of the villagers. After returning, he told Qin Qiong that from the villagers' conversations, he could infer that there might be a drought this year. Sure enough, it didn't take long for the drought to really come. This experience made Qin Qiong understand the importance of careful observation.
In terms of political wisdom, Qin An's guidance to Qin Qiong was particularly important. He told Qin Qiong: "Above the court, it is easy to dodge with open guns, but it is difficult to defend against hidden arrows. We must learn to observe words and colors and gain insight into people's hearts. "Once, Qin Qiong encountered a tricky political opponent in the court. According to Qin An's teachings, he did not directly clash with the other party head-on, but secretly observed, and finally discovered the weakness of the other party and successfully resolved the crisis.
Qin An also taught Qin Qiong to know how to keep his light and keep his eyes open. He often said: "It is a taboo to be a master of high merit." Even if you make great achievements, you must know how to stop in moderation. It was this kind of teaching that allowed Qin Qiong to remain humble even after becoming famous and won the emperor's trust.
In addition to these, Qin An also influenced Qin Qiong's living habits and hobbies. He taught Qin Qiong to play chess, believing that it would exercise strategic thinking. He also guided Qin Qiong to learn calligraphy, believing that it would make him feel at peace. These interests, which seem to have nothing to do with martial arts, are actually subtly shaping Qin Qiong's character and way of thinking.
It is worth mentioning that Qin An's influence on Qin Qiong is not one-way. With the improvement of Qin Qiong's status in the court, he often reported to Qin An on the affairs of the court, so that Qin An could understand the wider world. This two-way communication has made the relationship between the master and apprentice closer.
Qin An's influence on Qin Qiong is not only reflected in Qin Qiong's personal growth, but also affects the entire era through Qin Qiong. Qin Qiong applied the martial arts and wisdom taught by Qin An to military and political affairs, and made great contributions to the country. It can be said that although Qin An has never stepped into the court in his life, his wisdom has left a far-reaching mark in the long river of history through Qin Qiong.