God Weird Fairy

Chapter 427: Why Not for the True Qi Water

The world is bustling with people, all for the sake of profit; the world is bustling with people, all for the sake of profit.

If you want to teach others how to accomplish something, you should appeal to their emotions and explain the benefits to them - first show them the righteousness and then explain the expected benefits of the path.

In this way, as long as there is no fundamental conflict of interest, nine out of ten people can be brought in to help.

Nan Yi wanted to gather young officials to study the new Qi method, so he first analyzed the dangers of the court and made clear the interests and disadvantages to everyone, and then showed them the way to make money that he already had a clue about.

"Qi is gained through cultivation. It can be said to be the power of living beings, relying on the living beings themselves. However, if there is something to rely on to carry and circulate it, then the method of coordinating the true qi can be expected."

"For specific methods, you may wish to refer to the practice of 'One Qi' in the Brahma country. The monks in that country can even make overall use of the power of the people, using relics as a support, either for rent or for sale."

"I think it won't be difficult for us to transform and apply it and deduce the art of coordinating the true energy."

"In my opinion, if we can formulate a specific spiritual liquid to carry the flow of true energy, we can call it true energy water."

As soon as the three words "Zhenqi Shui" came out, all the officials in the court, both new and old, were shocked, realizing that Nan Yi already had something in mind.

The more determined Nan Yi looked, the more it showed that his plan was thorough and that he was not just talking nonsense. Many of the ministers in the palace had burning eyes and unconsciously leaned forward to listen carefully.

Nan Yi saw that the time had come, so he struck while the iron was hot and told him his plan:
"If we set up a Qi water shop in each county, ordinary people can go to the water shop to sell their surplus Qi when they have free time, condense it into liquid, and exchange it for money to supplement their family expenses. In this way, it will not only benefit the common people, but also accumulate small things into big things, and gather infinite Qi liquid."

"Then we will build a water plant to distribute and refine the various liquids, or make various flavors of Qi water for sale in water shops. Rich families will buy and drink it, which will replenish their Qi, improve their cultivation, and nourish their meridians."

"Or it can condense into ice crystals and be transported stably to power all kinds of industries and equipment. Anything that steam can do can be replaced by Qi. Given time, the use of Qi can be spread throughout the country."

"If this method succeeds, you will all be pioneers. Not only can you gain spiritual benefits, but you can also open up new sources of income. It can be said that your spiritual practice resources are endless."

"By then, you will have your own foundation. Even if you advance to the inner sect, you will have left your own foundation in the mortal world. You don't need to rely on your predecessors. The road ahead is open, so why not do it?"

Nan Yi's plan is beneficial to the country and the people, and it is also in the personal interests of the monks.

The young officials in the palace were all very excited and were quite interested in what they heard, secretly calculating the pros and cons.

What Nan Yi said can not only solve the problems of the Kan Dynasty, but also be like a giant ship leading the trend of the times. It is highly feasible and is by no means just talk.

To be fair, based solely on Qigong martial arts, even if everyone practices longevity Qi, it can hardly be called the "Qi Era".

However, once the "Zhenqi Water" is successfully applied and benefits hundreds of industries and trades, it can be said to be a true "Zhenqi Era".

Even those old officials who had experienced many ups and downs in officialdom for many years could not help but secretly consider whether they could take advantage of this opportunity to grab resources and add a little more confidence to the road of building the foundation.

Suddenly, a young civil servant stepped out, bowed and asked, "Minister Nan, true qi is the power of life, closely related to human beings, and related to the foundation of life. If it is allowed to circulate, there may be fools who drain the pond to catch fish, squeeze the true qi in exchange for money, and hurt their lives. If such a situation occurs, will it be suspected of harming people?"

Nan Yi smiled when he heard this. This was exactly the question he was expecting.

It is worrying if no one asks questions, because it means no one cares and no one is interested.

As long as someone asks, no matter how tricky the question is, it is also a way to improve the standards.

"This question hits the nail on the head." Nan Yi clapped his hands and smiled, "How to take it in moderation requires careful consideration and restrictions, so that the people can only exchange their surplus Qi for money, and are not allowed to take the essence without permission to avoid endangering their lives."

Nan Yi looked around at everyone and said meaningfully: "It is our duty to legislate, establish a system, set the principles, and lead the world's customs."

When the officials heard this, they nodded in thought, their expressions gradually showing emotion.

The so-called cultivation is to preach and educate the people. When a new industry emerges, the rules and regulations need to be improved urgently, which is a good time to establish rules and regulations. The nine departments and hundreds of officials previously competed for the right to speak on steam technology for this reason. Nan Yi struck while the iron was hot and looked around the court: "You are in charge of the government and are responsible for various affairs. If this method is implemented, all matters involved need to be presided over by wise men to ensure that the government is not lost and the people's hearts are not disturbed. For you, this is a great opportunity to make great plans."

His tone slowed down, with some expectation: "Yu Gong, if you follow the law, the people will be safe and people's hearts will be settled; the national treasury will be full, the food will be plentiful, and the army will be well-equipped to resist the enemy."

"Such a new law is beneficial to both the public and private sectors. It is beneficial to spiritual practice and strengthens the foundation of the country. Why not do it?"

After Nan Yi finished speaking, the hall fell silent. Some elders were still hesitant, but more young officials were already looking at him eagerly.

Nan Yi took in everyone's expressions, smiled slightly, bowed deeply, and said loudly:

"This new Qi method can not only solve the problems of the Kan Dynasty, but also open up a new situation for our dynasty. Although I am not talented, I am willing to be a pioneer and throw out a brick to attract jade. I wonder if my colleagues are willing to work with me to study the new method, join in the great cause, and work together to open up a prosperous era of Qi?"

The sun was shining brightly outside the eaves, and the atmosphere in the hall was gradually getting warmer.

The ministers were either in deep thought or excited, but they finally took Nan Yi's description of the grand vision to heart.

Although not everyone would agree with Nan Yi's wishes, there are always people willing to give it a try.

He Caiwei, the director of the Herbal Medicine Department, immediately expressed her opinion: "This proposal is very good. The Herbal Medicine Department is willing to try its best to develop a formula for the spiritual liquid and make the True Qi Water."

Su Guang was slightly startled when she heard this. She didn't expect He Caiwei to express her opinion even faster than her "stooge".

She also quickly responded: "The Qi water shops in various places can be set up by the Finance Department."

Fang Zheng, the director of the Creation Department, also stroked his beard and smiled, "The Creation Department has no choice but to provide the equipment needed by the Shuipu Waterworks, and we are willing to research and develop it."

Since the three departments had set a precedent, officials from various departments responded one after another, and the atmosphere in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was suddenly very lively.

But Nan Yi was not complacent.

He knew clearly that if this was accomplished, it would have far-reaching impacts and reshape the structure of the court and the ecology of the nine ministries. But it was also because of this that there would be no shortage of open and covert attacks, and there would be many obstructions, both open and covert.

After all, as the saying goes: competitors are enemies.

As cultivators, although they were not in the same profession, they were similar, all striving to achieve immortality. Those who could help others achieve their goals were rare, but those who were willing to harm others and hinder others were not few.

But this time, Nan Yi holds the card of stopping the war in Kanli. If the civil and military officials of the Li Dynasty do not want to harm themselves and others, no matter how ulterior motives they have, they cannot openly obstruct.

Knowing this well, Nan Yi had been patient until now. Only when he saw that the right time, place and people were all in place did he reveal the plan without bringing it up for discussion early on.

He said in a clear voice: "This law is still a draft. If it is to be implemented, there are still many difficult issues that need to be resolved. Those who are interested in conspiring for a new law can come to Luo's house to discuss it after the court is dismissed, so as not to delay the court meeting."

Having said that, the ministers were currently focused on the new law and had no time to discuss other matters, so the court meeting ended in a hurry.

Officials from various departments, each with their own thoughts, left the court in groups of three or five, all the way discussing in low voices the future of "Zhenqi Water", some were looking forward to it, some were worried, and some were eager to try it out.

Nan Yi himself, however, walked hurriedly, and, protected by Su Guang, returned directly to Luo's residence.

At this critical moment, it is temporarily unsuitable for him to go out.

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(End of this chapter)