"These eleven volumes of classic texts are actually the foundation of all military tactics and battle formations. Theoretically speaking, with these eleven volumes, any military formation can be deduced."
Seeing Zhu Jishi's eager expression, Lin Yang said calmly, "Although I would very much like to give these eleven volumes of classics directly to you, sir, as the saying goes, the law should not be easily passed on. I wonder what price you are willing to pay to obtain these eleven books?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jishi's eyes widened immediately. Is this even possible? Wasn't it said that the old man always gave away his cheat abilities for free? How come he has to charge for his cheat abilities? It seems he really isn't the protagonist. His life is truly miserable.
"Haha, actually, you don't need to pay any price, Lord Ming. Just give me a copy after the other generals have mastered the new formation." Looking at the tense crowd, Lin Yang suddenly laughed and said.
Then, he directly handed the eleven furs he had to Zhu Jishi. Zhu Jishi, quick-witted, firmly grasped the eleven volumes of texts. Then, he patted his chest and guaranteed, "Haha, Tianxuan, don't worry, I will make them swear an oath before they learn them."
"Moreover, having presented such a precious treasure this time, I wonder what reward you desire. Just tell me what I can do for you," Zhu Jishi said happily after glancing at the contents of the fur.
Although we haven't seen much content yet, it's definitely true, and that's enough. Once it becomes widespread, won't we be able to crush everyone in future wars?
Seeing Zhu Datianzi's cheerful expression, Lin Yang couldn't help but remind him, "Ahem, my lord, these military secrets are not unique to us. I estimate that other fellow Daoists will also possess them."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jishi first nodded, then shook his head. That's more like it; otherwise, how could Lin Yang and the others have offered such a precious item so readily? Therefore, after hearing Lin Yang's words, Zhu Jishi nodded instead, feeling even more relieved.
"What about the other fellow Daoists?" Zhu Jishi asked curiously.
"That's right. Now that the great struggle has begun, great chaos is often accompanied by great opportunities. Therefore, our Daoist sect has joined forces and chosen to support the imperial court. In fact, we are sending our capable disciples to assist the monarch in establishing a great cause."
"Others aim for the highest ranks of officialdom, while we Taoists aim for the position of Imperial Preceptor. In reality, we cultivate by harnessing the nation's fortune. It's essentially a matter of mutual benefit and loss. Our ultimate goal is to establish a blessed land and attain immortality, but that's a distant prospect," Lin Yang explained.
There's no other way; I have to come up with a plausible reason. Otherwise, people won't trust me. You're so capable, yet you seem so selfless—are you perhaps planning a rebellion?
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jishi laughed and said, "Haha, don't worry, you three immortals. It's just a blessed land. Once I obtain the throne, I will definitely hire at least 100,000 workers to contribute to the construction of your blessed land."
Upon hearing Zhu Jishi's words, Zuo Zongtang initially intended to refute them, but then said that immortality and the cultivation of Tao were all empty and false.
However, as mentioned before, things like the Emperor's Sword Technique, which completely contradicts Confucian principles, have appeared, as has military aura, a force utterly devoid of logic. Therefore, at this moment, the Grand Strategist Zuo truly dared not be certain whether the claims of this blessed land were true or false.
Moreover, Emperor Zhu himself has stated that it is hiring, meaning that even if more people are needed, they will be paid. Therefore, the Grand Strategist Zuo naturally has no reason to object.
"Oh, by the way, what does this blessed land require? What is its purpose? And is there really such a thing as immortality?" Zhu Jishi asked in quick succession.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yang glanced at Cai Yan and the other person, and then began to earnestly deceive them. Actually, it wasn't exactly deception; he was just telling the truth.
"The so-called blessed land is actually the place where the earth veins are found through the art of feng shui, and then these earth veins are gathered together through various techniques. Finally, the earth veins are used to attract spiritual energy, thereby creating a small world."
“Of course, this small world isn’t very big at the beginning. But it can grow. Moreover, the spiritual energy within the small world is very abundant, which is very beneficial for cultivation. In fact, if you want, you can even train a large number of innate experts.” Lin Yang said with a smile.
There's no point in hiding it; let's just say it. Lin Yang didn't believe that Emperor Zhu would be able to resist the temptation after learning the method for building the blessed land. Even if it was for conquering the world or for his descendants, he would mobilize the people to build the blessed land.
Although the strongest person in this world is only at the fourth rank, a nation can still build a high-quality blessed land.
When the time comes, what to plant in the blessed land and how to build it will all be up to Lin Yang, won't it?
“Of course, once the blessed land is completed, it can be used by His Majesty or by the royal family,” Lin Yang said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jishi confidently replied, "It's alright. We can build a few on the mainland, one in Taiwan, and a few more in the South China Sea. If the opportunity arises, we can even build a few in the Americas, or in Africa."
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Chapter 43: My Great Qing Dynasty is indeed doomed! (Fourth update)
"Phew, I've basically finished reading the official history of this world. There are legends of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, legends of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, and legends of the pre-Qin Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Moreover, these contents are largely consistent with those of the main world."
"Here, there are stories of the Human Emperor defeating Chiyou, Yu the Great controlling the floods, and Jie of Xia being overthrown. Even the later Hundred Schools of Thought are basically consistent in this regard. Of course, there aren't actually that many, but the more famous philosophers like Laozi, Mozi, Confucius, and Sunzi are all included," Cai Yan said slowly with her eyes closed.
This incident had a huge impact on her. If she hadn't closed her eyes, she might have been incredibly agitated.
Why are the histories before the Qin Dynasty completely identical?
For the sake of Lao Tzu, Confucius, and others, does this world also exist?
Why do classic texts like the Tao Te Ching and the Analects have largely similar meanings?
Is it simply that this world is special, or something else?
No, Cai Yan suddenly recalled the worlds she had experienced before. It seemed that the same thing had happened in those worlds.
The various historical legends before the Qin Dynasty were largely consistent. However, since the Qin Dynasty, the histories of different countries have been completely different.
Some still depict the Han Dynasty, with its founding emperor also named Liu Bang, the exact same name as Emperor Gaozu. However, the subsequent history is entirely different.
In some worlds, all sorts of strange and wonderful dynasties have emerged. Just like in this world, after the Qin Dynasty came the Jin Dynasty, then the Southern Dynasty, then the Northern Dynasty, then the Mongol Empire, then the Ming Dynasty, and now it is the so-called Great Qing Dynasty.
Why were things exactly the same before the Qin Dynasty, but so different after it? What secrets are hidden behind this?
Thinking it over, Cai Yan shook her head helplessly. There was too little information; she knew nothing. Perhaps, she would naturally find out when she became stronger.
"This matter is probably related to strength," Lin Yang said quickly, noticing Cai Yan's tightly closed brows.
According to the original owner's memories, roughly speaking, when a person's cultivation reaches the seventh level, in the immortal path, that is, the Taiyi Daojun, at this time, earth-shattering changes will occur.
That means immortality!
Once you reach the seventh rank, regardless of your original profession, you will automatically enter the river of history and become a part of it.
Your legend will circulate in all worlds, but only in worlds dominated by humans. In the world dominated by demons, there will be no legends of humans.
As long as the legend lives on, as long as there are still people reciting your legend, even if you die temporarily, you will return after a while, and you will come back directly from the long river of history.
Unless a powerful being intervenes and erases your trace from the annals of history, you will truly be finished. However, such a situation is quite rare. Therefore, generally speaking, the seventh rank marks the beginning of immortality.
This is the fundamental reason why the names of Lao Tzu, Confucius, Sun Tzu, and others have been passed down in every world dominated by humans.
Seeing Cai Yan's curious gaze, Lin Yang smiled and said, "How about this, I'll tell you when your cultivation reaches the sixth-level Saint."