If any local residents of Yingdu are here, they can easily identify that the person who comes to the library to meet and talk with Zhao Qing is none other than the second most powerful person in the Chu Dynasty. According to many rumors, he is only
Concubine Zhao Xiang, who knew how to charm, fascinated the Emperor of Chu.
It is said that this girl came from a declining aristocratic family of the Zhao Dynasty, and was the most charming beauty in the world. After she married into the Chu palace, it only took about ten years. Because the Chu emperor delegated power and took little care of things, almost half of the major affairs in the court were handled by him.
She decided that she was actually almost the supreme governor of the Chu Dynasty.
To put it simply, Concubine Zhao Xiang's status in the Chu Kingdom is similar to that of Zheng Xiuzhi in the Qin Dynasty. Because Emperor Chu and Yuan Wu had long focused on cultivation, they took charge of most of the country's operations on behalf of the current emperor.
Responsible for the important task of supervising the governance of the country.
The former also served as the Commander-in-Chief of Chu and had a special spy agency under his command, while the latter was the supreme commander of the Qin Dynasty's army and could freely deploy troops and generals at any time.
Even because the Chu Dynasty did not have Qin Zhiyan, Li and Li had separate powers, and the relationship between Zhao Xiangfei and the Chu Emperor became closer. In comparison, her control over her country could be said to be greater than that of Zheng Xiu.
However, in the Chu Dynasty, most people feared and hated Zhao Xiangfei, and secretly called her "Zhao Yaofei".
After all, when Qin destroyed Han, Zhao, and Wei in the past, Zheng Xiu conquered all directions and made great achievements. He killed many more enemy generals than the thirteen princes of Qin, regardless of strength or merit.
, were all seen by the people of Qin, and they were in awe.
On the other hand, Zhao Xiangfei, who had never led an army on an expedition, only managed the affairs of the country at home and severely cracked down on the wealthy and powerful children who committed crimes. She had not shown any force externally, so her prestige was naturally lower.
Unlike the Qin and Chu dynasties, Emperor Qi and Emperor Yan were not outstanding in their own cultivation among the masters, and there were still royal family members of the same generation or even higher generations alive. Therefore, he had to personally govern the country and support his close associates, otherwise it would be difficult to fully
In charge of a huge dynasty.
However, under the heavy pressure of government affairs, their spiritual progress will naturally be further hindered and they will fall into a vicious cycle. This is one of the major weaknesses of these two dynasties.
At this moment, Zhao Xiangfei dragged her phoenix clothes to the floor and walked quickly into the library. With a gentle wave of her hand, the accompanying maids and guards retreated out of the door consciously, leaving only her and Zhao Qing, and then sat elegantly on the soft couch next to them.
He sat down, smiled brightly, and said:
"According to the words of my predecessors, my country, the Great Chu, is now in danger and is about to fall apart. Please give me your advice, clear the clouds, and point out a clear path for the people of my country, the Great Chu."
Although she spoke calmly, her eyes were naturally flowing like gentle autumn water, and her demeanor was indescribably enchanting and seductive: "Not long ago, I sensed that Zheng Xiu had cast a Star Fire Sword in the Changling area, so I went to the star observatory to find it.
Someone confirmed it, so I came a little late..."
Being able to sense the details of the changes in the light and dark of the stars in the distant sky thousands of miles away is undoubtedly something that only a true grand master can do. It is as if it is superior to ordinary seventh-level masters like Chu Qifeng.
superior.
Hearing these words, Zhao Qing couldn't help but smile. She didn't expect that Zhao Yaofei, who was rumored to be so powerful, would be so straightforward when she spoke, and she also had a hint of weakness. It was really interesting, so she nodded.
, replied sincerely:
"Zheng Xiu drew his sword urgently because something happened to the Zheng family's fleet and a senior official of Jiaodong County was attacked and killed. Unfortunately, the Spark Sword did not work and failed to save the other party's life, but it is a good thing.
As for the problem of Chu, with me here, it can be solved in an instant."
"Can it be solved instantly?"
Zhao Xiangfei raised her eyebrows slightly, with a flash of surprise in her eyes, and she couldn't help but ask: "Could it be that the 'Infinite Grain Production Magic Machine' is what our predecessors rely on? If this method is feasible, the imperial court has sufficient grain reserves, and it can indeed solve many problems.
problem, but it will also cause a series of chain reactions."
"Although the surge in grain production can significantly enhance our country's national strength, reduce the central government's dependence on local finance, and strengthen the military to a certain extent, it will also lead to a sharp drop in grain prices, which will inevitably harm the interests of farmers in a short period of time.
This will lead to social unrest."
"The dignitaries will fight openly and secretly to control this magical weapon, and may even provoke new wars; although the people may be satisfied for a while, they may also become lazy and lose the foundation of hard work; neighboring countries learn about the effects of this magical weapon
, you will definitely covet it, and even start a war to seize it.”
"In the past, the Bashan Sword Field assisted Qin's reform, planned to enrich the country and strengthen the people, and eliminate the old powerful families. It was also planned slowly and took more than ten years to achieve success. How can we pursue speed and ignore many difficulties and obstacles in order to complete the success?
A battle?"
While she was talking about the matter, she took out a volume of book from her sleeve, unfolded it gently and placed it in front of Zhao Qing. Looking carefully, she saw that it contained dense data tables, which were the agricultural production records of the Chu Dynasty in recent years.
various statistical data.
They cover the output of various staple foods, non-staple foods, and cash crops, whether in total, per capita, or per mu. They are all clear at a glance. At the same time, they also include the consumption of various regions and classes, as well as the secondary processing of agricultural products.
Such as wine, jam, pickles, cloth, etc.
Data on the production and use of daily necessities such as pottery, wood, stone, copper, and iron, the number and distribution of cattle and horses, and water conservancy projects such as reservoirs and ditches for irrigating farmland are also statistically documented and organized.
It can be seen that Zhao Xiangfei was extremely well prepared for this meeting.
Turning to the last page, you can see a picture. According to the analysis and speculation of the secret service agency, hundreds of officials of various departments and ministries in Dachu are interested in the "grain-producing talisman", and there are many factions such as obvious support and opposition.
Intelligence lists, as well as assessments of the spheres of influence and influence behind each of them.
Zhao Qing browsed through it casually and nodded approvingly: "I have already considered these issues you mentioned thoroughly. Indeed, although the 'Infinite Grain Production Magic Machine' benefits the country and the people, if it is not handled properly, it may also become a source of disaster.
Source. However, since I have this strategy, I have already made plans."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Simply changing the original benefit distribution system and slightly optimizing the efficiency of resource utilization, such a change will naturally arouse strong resistance from vested interests; but
My plan is to increase the productivity of the entire dynasty several times through the development and promotion of advanced technology."
"Theoretically, the beneficiaries of the old order can all get better treatment even if they defect to the new order. So how can they be willing to break the law, violate discipline, and even pay their own lives because they refuse such technological changes?
?”
"Perhaps there are still many stubborn people who feel that their property ratio is shrinking compared to the entire Dachu, and they are dissatisfied and do not want to see others living better and better. But such people are disrespectful at first sight.
A treacherous person who regards the things belonging to the imperial court as his own can be said to have a right to die, and there is no harm in destroying him."
"The key lies in how to balance the interests of all parties so that everyone can find their own place in this change." Zhao Xiangfei expressed her opinions seriously and naturally leaned forward, her skin exuding an indescribable fragrance, making her
People's hearts are in a state of excitement:
"But in my opinion, there is a huge difference between the interests and needs of practitioners and ordinary people. In the eyes of practitioners who come from powerful families, these are more important to ordinary people than the output and value of food.
The materials and scarce cultivation resources are the focus of its profit distribution."
"To be precise, even if the total amount of wealth in the secular sense continues to increase, the cultivation resources collected by them throughout the dynasty, such as elixirs, talismans, etc., have actually decreased due to the decline in their relative status.
This trend threatens the family's training of young practitioners, so this is something they really cannot tolerate."
"After all, the strength of a cultivator is directly related to the rise and fall of the family and personal honor and disgrace. If the younger generation of the family's cultivation progress is hindered due to the reduction of resources, they will definitely oppose it and even block this change at all costs.
"
"If a 'Peiyuan Zhuguo' that originally only cost three thousand shi of corn can be exchanged for it, with the sharp increase in grain production, it now requires 10,000 shi of corn. Those who control tens of thousands of hectares of farmland will
, the local wealthy families who have secretly hoarded an unknown amount of food, their wealth has shrunk to a certain extent, and the panaceas they can purchase are no longer what they used to be."
"How can they give up after this? They will definitely join forces to exert pressure and try to reverse this situation, so that the court can try to restore the original resource exchange ratio and protect its own vested interests." Zhao Xiangfei sighed softly when she said this.
There was a trace of worry in his tone and eyebrows:
"Senior, have you noticed this? How should we deal with the resistance of these people?"
"Although the number of practitioners is far less than that of ordinary people, in terms of overall force and influence, it is much more important than the latter alone. It can truly subvert a huge dynasty, so it has to be
It will be taken into consideration."
"In fact, in many barbarian countries in the west and north, except for the powerful class composed of cultivator families, all ordinary people, and even some low-level cultivators from poor backgrounds, have been slaves under the nobles for life. They have no
The ability to compete with it.”
"An army composed purely of ordinary people, even if it is tens of millions, may not be able to deal with a mere practitioner of the Sixth Realm... Therefore, for a country, practitioners are the real subjects."
Is the spiritual resource standard different from the food standard and gold standard in normal history? Hearing this brand new difficult question, Zhao Qing thought thoughtfully and quickly responded:
"Your analysis is extremely thorough. Indeed, the interests of practitioners are very different from ordinary people. This is also the most difficult part of the change. However, I have already prepared for this, and I have the knowledge that most practitioners can also benefit from it.
method."
"I would like to hear the details." Zhao Xiangfei looked at Zhao Qing quietly and listened to her in-depth explanation.
“Have you ever heard of the ‘Spirit Canal Plan’ devised by the Wei Dynasty in the past?”
Zhao Qing smiled and continued: "Promoted by some conspiracies of the Qin Dynasty at that time, Emperor Wei relied on Yunshui Palace and began to gather countless skilled craftsmen, hoping to artificially build a huge spiritual canal that could absorb a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.
…”
"...The construction of this spiritual canal consumed countless resources of the Wei Dynasty, and the national power gradually weakened. It is recognized as one of the main reasons for the destruction of the country."
Zhao Xiangfei added: "However, if this canal can really be built, it may be possible to turn hundreds of miles along the coast into a spiritual holy land with rich spiritual energy, nourish countless spiritual herbs and elixirs, and bring a steady stream of spiritual resources to the Wei Dynasty.
Significantly improve the overall strength of domestic practitioners."
"It's a pity that the project is too huge and the interests involved are too complex. It is difficult to achieve results in a short time. Instead, it has been resisted by many large and small sects, and eventually became a reminder for the Wei Dynasty... Senior mentioned this matter,
Could it be?"
A flash of understanding flashed in her eyes, and she asked tentatively.
Zhao Qing nodded and replied calmly: "Yes, although the Ling Canal is not completed, its concept has inspired me a lot. After in-depth research, I successfully created a technology that can simulate the effect of the Ling Canal. Then
It is a greenhouse-style cultivation of elixirs, which can artificially simulate an environment suitable for the growth of various elixirs."
"This method does not require large-scale construction, consumes huge resources, and requires countless manpower investment like Lingqu, but it can achieve similar effects and is even superior in some aspects. It can accelerate the production on a large scale of things that are usually only available in
It is a rare elixir that grows in small quantities in the wild and is difficult to collect.”
"Greenhouse-style planting?" Zhao Xiangfei was slightly startled when she heard this, obviously a little confused by this unprecedented planting method.
Zhao Qing smiled and explained: "Yes, this is a closed space constructed using the special materials and a series of magic arrays I have mastered. In it, the light, moisture, temperature and vitality concentration can be accurately controlled.
Different elixirs provide the optimal growing conditions they need…”
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! While explaining in detail, she took out a roll of Xuanbing ink-dyed drawings from her sleeve and slowly unfolded it: "In order to achieve this goal, I plan to
Lead-containing aerogel is used to coat the insulation plastic board... Lead is a material that has the property of hindering the dissipation of vitality, and can effectively lock the vitality in the greenhouse..."
Zhao Xiangfei listened in rapt attention and nodded approvingly: "This technology sounds like the entire elixir growing process is in our hands. It's just that the aerogels and plastic plates you mentioned,
What kind of material is it and how should it be obtained and prepared?"
Zhao Qing smiled slightly and replied: "Although these materials are not common in Dachu, I have ways to obtain them from other channels. Moreover, I have begun to study how to produce these materials locally in Dachu to reduce costs.
Improve self-sufficiency.”
"In fact, this kind of greenhouse cultivation converts a part of ordinary farmland into 'spiritual fields', which greatly improves the efficiency of land use and allows farmers who have lost their jobs due to the 'unlimited grain production machine' to find their jobs again.
To make a living, they turn to this higher value-added work of growing elixirs.”
"In this way, not only do they have a new source of income, each acre of land can produce more wealth, gradually improving the average living standard of farmers, but they can also provide the practitioners with the resources they need. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Zhao Xiangfei listened silently, and had already made a series of calculations and evaluations in her mind. Taking the Wolfsbane flower as an example, this elixir grows as a single plant. On the tundra with the huge temperature difference between day and night, which is most suitable for growth, it has to be grown.
It would take several miles to find one.
But if we adopt the greenhouse-style planting method mentioned by Zhao Qing, transplant the Wolfsbane flowers into it, and carefully control various environmental indicators, we may be able to produce dozens or even hundreds of Wolfsbane flowers in one acre of land.
Miracle.
This kind of output is comparable to the results of dozens or even hundreds of experienced herb collectors who have worked hard in the wild for several months.
The Wolfsbane Flower is just one of the rarer elixirs. If this method can be widely used in other spiritual flowers and herbs with the same short growth cycle, the cultivation resources of Dachu will be unprecedentedly abundant.
"Senior, this is a great plan!"
Thinking of this, Zhao Xiangfei's eyes flashed with excitement, and she praised sincerely, but then she showed some doubts: "But, does this greenhouse-style planting also require a large number of practitioners to maintain and manage it?"
Zhao Qing shook his head and explained: "The initial construction and maintenance do require the participation of some practitioners. But when the technology matures and the magic circle operates stably, most of the work can be done by ordinary people according to the "Spiritual Plant Cultivation Manual" written by me.
"To complete."
"In addition, the elixirs grown in these greenhouses are equivalent to immovable practitioners themselves. They can also absorb and exhale vitality, and naturally integrate into the overall formation, using the excess vitality to
Drive the operation of the nearby 'Infinite Food Machine'."
"Relying on the continuous supply of vitality of elixirs, it can not only form a virtuous cycle of related industrial chains, but also further reduce dependence on the manpower of practitioners and achieve self-sufficiency."
When Zhao Qing said this, a confident smile appeared on his face: "The food produced in this environment may also be able to absorb a little vitality emitted by the elixir. Long-term consumption of this kind of food containing trace amounts of vitality will not affect ordinary people."
People’s physical health also has considerable benefits.”
"The 'Grain Producing Machine' can operate on its own without the practitioner injecting real energy?"
Hearing this, Zhao Xiangfei was really surprised. She originally thought that since the "food production spell" had been researched and developed by Zhao Qing, in theory, it could simulate the meridians by carving runes and manipulate the vitality to create corresponding
of magic weapon.
But assuming that this technique requires the cultivation of the Seven Realms to move mountains, then it is necessary to use a giant talisman carcass starting from 100,000 kilograms, and involve many holy hands in order to achieve the corresponding accuracy of vitality change. Not only is it costly, but also the subsequent
In most cases, six realm practitioners must be put on duty for long periods of time during production.
But she never imagined that this kind of masterpiece, which could be worth the total grain output of several counties, would have even more amazing innovations behind it. She couldn't help but sigh:
"If this plan is successful, our country in Chu will no longer have to worry about famine. The people will live and work in peace and contentment, and the country will be prosperous. It will be just around the corner."
Zhao Qing smiled slightly and replied humbly: "This is just my preliminary idea. Whether it is a 'magic machine with unlimited grain yield' or a 'greenhouse-style elixir cultivation', the specific implementation requires your full help and mediation.
Coordinate all parties.”
"Then it's settled." Zhao Xiangfei stood up, rolled up the drawings of the greenhouse into her sleeves, and said with piercing eyes: "The official matters in the court have been discussed, and the next thing to discuss is private matters. This is the only thing left in our Bashan Sword Field.
An in-depth exchange between disciples... Please come with me."