novelslam Chapter 1969 The only constant is change itself; the method of "forging the Heavenly Court"
Chapter 1969 The only constant is change itself; the method of "forging the Heavenly Court"
Chapter 1969 The only constant is change itself; the method of "forging the Heavenly Court" gathers the nation's destiny.
Although Ying Zheng could directly impart relevant knowledge to Fusu through the chat group function, allowing him to instantly "master" those formulas, theorems, and historical facts.
But that was not what Ying Zheng wanted to do.
What he needed was the process of "being cultivated" for Fusu, not the result of "being filled in".
Forcing growth and trying to achieve the desired result in one step will only result in an empty shell that knows what but not why; what Ying Zheng wanted was an heir with independent thinking ability, the ability to integrate knowledge and truly transform what he learned into wisdom for governing the country.
Therefore, he sent Fusu to learn, to calculate, to investigate things, to observe, and to experience the process of exploration from nothing to something, from confusion to enlightenment.
In this process, Fusu tempered his character and broadened his horizons.
Mathematics helped him understand the order and logic of the world, physics allowed him to glimpse the forces that drive all things, chemistry taught him the wonders of change, and astronomy gave him a sense of the vastness of the universe.
While the knowledge itself is valuable, what is even more valuable is the way of thinking cultivated in the process of acquiring this knowledge.
Rationality, verification, exploration, and freedom from preconceived notions.
Instead of being completely immersed in Confucianism and becoming a Confucian scholar.
Confucianism emphasizes benevolent governance, rituals and music, and respect for order, which has its positive significance, and Ying Zheng did not completely deny it; however, he would never allow his successor to become a pedantic Confucian scholar who only talks about benevolence and morality, is bound by formalities, does not understand how to adapt, does not know the benefits and harms, and does not understand the principles of heaven and earth.
Fusu was first and foremost the crown prince of Qin, and only secondly was he the person he was.
He needed to learn to stand at the height of an imperial ruler, manage his ministers, implement laws, enrich the country and strengthen its military, expand its territory, and deal with internal and external troubles.
His benevolence should be tolerance born from wielding ruthless methods; his virtue should be wisdom built upon a deep understanding of human nature and self-interest; his ideals must be closely integrated with the realities and long-term interests of the empire.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes.
When he first joined the chat group, he was amazed by the brilliance of later civilizations, especially the "scientific" ways that understood the essence of all things and changed the world. He then defied all opposition and began to promote the new learning in the Qin Dynasty.
Confucianism was categorized under literature, and only the parts that were beneficial to education and did not hinder progress were taken; Confucian classics were also dissected.
He believes he has no prejudice against Confucianism on this point.
But the tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease. Those Confucian scholars, those corrupt scholars who placed their own school of thought's interests and old interpretations above the progress of the empire, dared to set their sights on Fusu.
They wanted to belittle other schools of thought, hoping only that the Qin Dynasty would promote Confucianism.
Did they think his sword was no longer sharp?
What enraged Ying Zheng even more was Fusu's reaction at that time.
What a fool! He was fooled by a few words of "benevolent governance," "ancient ways," and "father-son ethics," and a few seemingly plausible "words of sages," and he actually believed them and tried to "advise" them.
If you tell him to jump into a pit, he'll jump; if you tell him to be a pawn, he'll be a p
Outdated! Foolish! Unfit for any important task!
Oh, right, according to that unchanging "future," he really did die "loyally and filially," seeking his own death for the sake of those pedantic scholars' empty talk!
Whenever he thought of this, Ying Zheng felt an uncontrollable surge of anger and disappointment.
If he weren't his own son, if...
Ying Zheng forcibly suppressed his surging emotions.
That is why, and because of the painful warning of this "future," he was even more determined not to let Fusu repeat the same mistake!
The reason Liu Bang was chosen to teach Fusu was precisely for this purpose.
He wanted Fusu to see for himself and learn firsthand what true "reality" really was.
It's easy to talk about benevolence and morality, but how can we achieve even the slightest bit of "benevolent governance" in a treacherous court, a battlefield fraught with danger, or a world where people are suffering?
Can we rely on empty talk? Can we rely on blindly following ancient texts?
No! It requires the ability to judge people, the skill of weighing options, the ability to form alliances, and even necessary compromises, calculations, and ruthless methods.
Ying Zheng wanted Fusu to understand that the "benevolence" of a ruler is not unprincipled concession, nor is it blind obedience to book doctrines, but rather selective and measured bestowal based on strong power and clear judgment.
He wanted to break the shackles imposed on Fusu by the Confucian scholars and pull him back from being a "Confucian scholar" to the position of "Crown Prince".
Moreover, the existence of the chat group and the opening of the cultivation path allowed Ying Zheng to see infinite possibilities.
The Qin Dynasty's journey should be to the stars and the sea.
Why can't the Qin Dynasty's black banner fly over the solar system, the Milky Way, and even the boundless universe?
He, Ying Zheng, wanted to create a divine Qin dynasty that would span the stars and last for eternity!
As the crown prince and one of the future heirs to the empire, even though his lifespan is extended due to cultivation and the day of Fusu's ascension to the throne may be far off, the responsibilities Fusu needs to bear are still immense.
In the future, he will need to govern thousands of planets with diverse environments and deal with various civilizations different from humanity.
At that time, will we need Confucian scholars who only know classical Chinese and are bound by ancient etiquette?
The times are surging forward, knowledge is exploding, and the forms of power are changing rapidly; nothing is immutable, only change itself is eternal.
To regard the ancients and old classics as inviolable golden rules is the greatest folly and stagnation.
If future generations are never as good as their predecessors, then what is the meaning of history?
Did our ancestors go through so much hardship just to prove the ignorance and regression of their descendants?
In Ying Zheng's view, the "new learning" that Fusu is currently studying is merely the "foundation" of this era.
As our understanding of the wider world beyond Qin deepens, and as the empire's territory and the challenges it faces expand, new knowledge, new theories, and new rules will inevitably emerge in an endless stream.
As the crown prince, Fusu cannot rest on his current learning, nor can he indulge in what he has learned in the past.
What is "new learning" today may become "old knowledge" tomorrow; what is "truth" today may need to be revised tomorrow.
Only by maintaining an open and dynamic mindset and constantly breaking through cognitive boundaries can we keep up with, and even lead, the empire's progress.
This requirement also applies to every minister of the Qin Dynasty, including even Ying Zheng himself.
Intelligent people, such as Li Si, had already begun to eagerly seek out and learn all new knowledge, and even took the initiative to propose incorporating new learning into the assessment and selection system for officials.
Those who hesitated and those who were conservative gradually felt powerless. Their experience and old knowledge became increasingly ineffective in the face of new problems, and their voices became increasingly weak in the court.
If you can't keep up, you'll be left behind.
This is not an attempt to erase past achievements, but rather a commitment to the future of the empire.
A Celestial Qin Dynasty, aspiring to reach the stars and pursue immortality, must be built upon the most advanced knowledge, the most enterprising minds, and the most adaptable talents.
Any individual who is complacent and attempts to meet new challenges with old models will be an obstacle to the empire's progress and must be eliminated.
An ordinary group admin said: "Liu Bang's abilities are indeed quite strong, as you have seen from his stats."
An ordinary group owner: "I just don't know what kind of heroic spirits the others summoned."
An ordinary group owner: "Damn it, not a single person told me."
An ordinary group owner: "He has absolutely no sense of loyalty."
Su Yunqing had just called Qin Hongtian, Chen Hanlin, and others, but none of them told her what kind of heroic spirit she had summoned; they all just laughed it off.
How can we unite like this?
Are they all so confident in their Heroic Spirits? Do they all think they can win the Holy Grail War?
Sharing information about Heroic Spirits with others might affect the outcome of the game?
"If we keep things hidden now, won't they be exposed when a real war breaks out?"
"Wouldn't it be better to communicate in advance and develop some coordination strategies?"
Su Yunqing felt somewhat helpless.
What? You're asking if she told them about the Servants she drew?
Of course not, they didn't tell her, how could she tell?
Oh, right, it wasn't that no one told her about the Servant she drew; Lu Ming did.
The heroic spirit he summoned was "Jing Ke".
The most famous assassin in history, whose plot was revealed at the end of the mission, attempted to assassinate Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, but ultimately failed and died in the palace.
But that's it.
Although Jing Ke's specific data is unclear, he is unlikely to be anything other than descending to earth as an "Assassin".
Or rather, as an assassin, his most dangerous class is "Assassin".
Assassins are the greatest threat when the situation is unknown.
Once the real name is revealed, the secrecy and surprise are greatly reduced; everyone will be prepared in advance.
Moreover, it's obvious that Jing Ke's stats couldn't be that much stronger.
After all, the strength of a Heroic Spirit is often related to its legendary status, achievements, and even the degree to which it has been deified in later generations.
If he had succeeded in assassinating Ying Zheng, his stats would undoubtedly have been off the charts, but he failed.
No matter how thrilling or significant the assassination attempt may be, its consequences will inevitably affect its overall performance, depending on the outcome.
Of course, Su Yunqing would not underestimate her opponent.
The abilities of Heroic Spirits are not entirely equivalent to those recorded in history; legends, anecdotes, later interpretations, and even the magical power provided by their Masters can all have an impact.
Jing Ke's strength was not necessarily weak.
However, knowing its true name and class (Assassin) has significantly reduced its threat level in Su Yunqing's mind.
However, Su Yunqing could not be sure whether it was really Jing Ke.
Logically, she should have explained after Lu Ming revealed the heroic spirit he had summoned, but Lu Ming did not ask.
This made her a little suspicious.
Although she wasn't planning to say anything, not even asking seemed rather arbitrary.
Perhaps Lu Ming fabricated the story of Jing Ke, and in reality, he summoned Ying Zheng.
However, Ying Zheng and Liu Bang should have overlapping ranks; surely they didn't arrive with special ranks?
There are no special classes in their Holy Grail War.
An ordinary group admin: "Speaking of which, @First Emperor, how is your Qin Dynasty developing now?"
An ordinary group owner: "In terms of industry, we've reached near-modern levels, but what about cultivation?"
An ordinary group admin: "I remember you obtained a world during a previous time traveler mission, right?"
Su Yunqing asked curiously.
She remembered that during a previous time travel mission, Ying Zheng received a complete world as a reward, and it was a "cultivation world" that had been developed to its fullest extent.
Although that world was limited in its level and did not include the "Immortal Realm" after ascension, its complete cultivation system from Qi Refining to Tribulation Transcending, countless cultivation manuals, rare and precious materials, and the civilization of immortal cultivation were undoubtedly of great value to the Great Qin.
However, although it is Ying Zheng's reward, how they get what they need from it is still up to Ying Zheng and his people.
After so much time has passed, Ying Zheng must have gained quite a lot from it.
Weapons developed through industrialization are difficult to deal with Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators, but they are more than enough to deal with Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators.
In addition, Ying Zheng had acquired the method of "casting the Heavenly Court" very early on, which transformed the Qin Dynasty into a dynasty of destiny, and its officials and soldiers all received bonuses.
Putting everything else aside, there must have been quite a few Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators by now, right?
The First Emperor: "It's acceptable."
The First Emperor said: "In the matter of industry, proceed step by step."
The First Emperor said: "New methods were introduced into all industries, including metallurgy, forging, machinery, medicine, agriculture, and city construction."
The First Emperor: "As for the path of cultivation..."
Ying Zheng's tone carried a hint of satisfaction as he finished speaking.
The First Emperor said, "With the help of that realm, progress has been quite rapid."
The First Emperor said: "The Great Qin has conquered many small sects. Although they are protected by formations, they are no Golden Core experts to guard them. To the elite soldiers of the Great Qin, they are nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs."
The First Emperor said: "From it, I obtained a large number of basic and intermediate cultivation methods, basic explanations of alchemy and weapon crafting, illustrations of spiritual herbs, mineral distribution, and even several complete Golden Elixir cultivation methods."
The First Emperor said, "Resources have piled up like mountains, initially filling the treasury."
With its modern weaponry and the blessing of its national fortune, the Great Qin Dynasty was nothing short of a dimensional reduction attack on those small sects that only had Foundation Establishment cultivators at their highest level and relied on ancestral formations to survive.
After gaining a preliminary understanding, they went directly to rob those small sects, and after robbing them, they returned directly to the Great Qin, repeating the process over and over again.
Although other sects provided support after the two incidents, and some even hid directly within the sects they had their eyes on, so what?
They also have no shortage of Golden Core experts.
Predatory development has yielded a wealth of knowledge, techniques, and resources.
This is the foundation of a complete cultivation civilization. Even if it is only the lower part, it is enough to provide the newly established cultivation world of the Great Qin with an explosive increase in knowledge and material support.
Among the soldiers, officials, and common people of the Great Qin Dynasty, there were many talented individuals. Based on the spiritual root testing method used in the cultivation world, they selected a large number of people with cultivation talent.
They were trained into an army, or sent to temples or Taoist academies to specialize in cultivation.
Thanks to the method of "Forging the Heavenly Court" which gathers national fortune and transforms it into cultivation resources, and with the full support of resources from the "Cultivation World", his cultivation progress is almost meteoric.
As long as the Great Qin Dynasty's fortune is sufficient and one's own talent is enough, one can even directly transform from an ordinary person into a "Golden Core".
Although this "Golden Core" is bound to the Great Qin Dynasty, it is blessed by the national fortune of the Great Qin Dynasty, and its strength is no less than that of any "Golden Core" cultivator. Moreover, it can also reach a higher realm with the national fortune of the Great Qin Dynasty.
The Great Qin Dynasty thus gave rise to dozens of Golden Core experts.