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Chapter 219 That guy was very stubborn, and I beat him to death! (Please subscribe and vote)

"Are you so confident about leaving?"

Mu Qingrou spoke while riding on the holy tiger.

Li Chen lay on her lap and rested comfortably.

They were on their way back to the Tiance Dynasty.

Don’t look at Wen Ting and Xu Qingning who are always hanging around Li Chen and trying to get close to him whenever they get the chance.

But in front of the Palace Master Mu Qingrou, they were still very honest. Mu Qingrou's temperament and prestige could definitely suppress them.

Mu Qingrou was helping Li Chen to tidy up his hair, and her gentle expression was clearly visible.

Even Shi Yingying, who was standing beside her, had never seen this before. When had their master ever been so gentle?

Perhaps only when she is with Li Chen can she show such an attitude, or only Li Chen can make her show her gentle side.

In fact, Mu Qingrou still cares a little about her old friend Pei Wanyu. In her opinion, if Pei Wanyu had not become the empress, she could have practiced in seclusion in Ziyun Immortal Mansion and inherited the position of the mansion master in the future.

During the time that Pei Wanyu was practicing in Ziyun Immortal Mansion, Mu Qingrou liked her more and more.

Hearing Mu Qingrou say this, Li Chen rubbed his soft knee pillow and murmured, "I have already taught her how to govern a country. I have also said hello to Han Wu, so it won't be a big problem."

It’s not that Li Chen asked Han Wu to listen to Pei Wanyu, which is indeed unreasonable. As I said before, if Pei Wanyu spoke to Han Wu in the capacity of Li Chen’s concubine, Han Wu would definitely listen, or at least give her face.

Li Chen had already hinted at that time.

"I'm also curious, what is your way of governing a country? Can you tell me about it? If not, forget it."

Mu Qingrou came to the imperial capital of the Tiance Dynasty when she was young. At that time, she came to the imperial capital to participate in some competitions.

The imperial capital at that time gave Mu Qingrou a gloomy feeling, as if everyone was in danger.

But recently Mu Qingrou had also stayed in the imperial capital for some time and felt that the capital was peaceful and prosperous. She was very curious about how Li Chen did it.

Li Chen took a deep breath and replied, "As long as we can achieve 'co-governance', it will be fine."

This is also the method Li Chen used to teach Pei Wanyu.

Because some emperors, being capable themselves, wanted to do everything themselves and concentrate all power in their hands.

Over time, those court officials felt that the emperor would not listen to their opinions anyway, and they had to wait for the emperor to give orders in the end, so they simply waited for the emperor's orders.

So the ministers were too lazy to report many things to the emperor. If you knew, then you knew. If you didn’t, then that was it.

This will lead to high-pressure rule brought about by political centralization.

Once various crises broke out in the country, the court officials did not seem to care. After all, in their view, the world belongs to your royal family and it is none of our business. If you have a headache, then solve it yourself.

Don't look down on these court officials. Those who can make it to this point are all from noble families, and each of them has a certain amount of power in the local area. For example, the Zou family to which the Empress Dowager belongs has many people from the Zou family among the court officials.

Although Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan is low-key, his family is actually very large.

Some of these court officials came from the Military Control Commission, some came from scholarly families, and some came from aristocratic families.

Even if he came from a poor family, if he could rise to the level of a court official, his family would surely rise and develop into a major force.

Li Chen's approach was to govern the country together with these court officials.

If all court officials are allowed to participate in governance, they will all feel that the Tiance Dynasty needs their share of effort, as they have developed the Tiance Dynasty through their own hard work.

The Tiance Dynasty belongs to everyone. Once any danger occurs, Li Chen does not need to deal with it. They will definitely find a way to deal with it. They want to maintain Li Chen's ruling position, which is also to protect themselves.

So Li Chen attended the morning court for such a long time, and every day there were court officials arguing with each other. To Li Chen, these were all "regular programs".

But there was never a single time that Li Chen asked them to shut up or stop making noise because he was annoyed.

Li Chen let them argue. As long as they argued about national affairs, it proved that they were governing the country very attentively. The more they argued, the more they cared about national affairs.

If they don't care, they won't quarrel at all, they will just try to seek benefits.

Li Chen can also judge the abilities of court officials from their quarrels, as well as the views of people of different identities on the matter, and learn a lot of experience from it.

In the end, what Li Chen, the emperor, needs to do is to listen to opinions and summarize these things.

The ministers felt that Li Chen was listening, so they actively offered their advice.

The ministers who have made it to this point are all experienced and capable, and there are very few useless ones. It just depends on whether they are willing to work for you.

Even though Li Chen sometimes felt that there were too many memorials in the Imperial Study, he complained a few words but still worked seriously.

The result was that the officials of the Tiance Dynasty were very active in both domestic affairs and military affairs.

When Li Chen became emperor, he understood that the world must be governed by all people in the world together. Even if he was capable, the world was so big that he would be exhausted if he had to do everything himself.

Take the sect, a force that has caused headaches for emperors throughout the ages. Li Chen knows that the existence of the sect must be useful, and they can protect the peace of an area.

They also want to maintain stability and prosperity in their own regions, so just know their abilities and let them play their roles.

High-intensity suppression of sects will only result in backlash.

Whenever a child with a destiny that goes against the will of heaven rises up, he will overthrow the high-pressure rule.

This is Li Chen’s way of ruling. It cannot be said to be completely correct, but at least he won’t be too tired.

Just like now, he can take a break from his busy schedule, and the ministers will still handle government affairs as normal.

If Li Chen had the final say, the ministers would have to wait for him to handle everything, and he would have a lot of work to do.

Li Chen felt that Pei Wanyu had a tendency to be high-handed and authoritarian, because she was afraid that her subjects would not obey her, so she wanted to keep the power tightly in her hands.

When Pei Wanyu asked for advice a few days ago, he also taught her carefully.

Of course, this is just Li Chen’s own experience. Pei Wanyu needs to make a specific analysis in conjunction with the Tianwu Dynasty.

After listening to what Li Chen said, Mu Qingrou was a little confused. She was just an ultimate swordsman and her way of thinking was not as good as Li Chen's.

But she knew one thing, judging from the current situation of the Tiance Dynasty, Li Chen's approach was basically correct, otherwise things would not have developed in a good direction.

Even the leader of her local power did not feel too much pressure from the imperial court, which is a good proof.

On the way back, Shi Yingying next to him asked, "Your Majesty, what is the situation of the sea tribe? Why did they invade the mainland? Did you find out anything?"

She still remembered that Li Chen had captured a powerful Saint from the Sea Clan and participated in the interrogation, so he should know something.

Even though the Ziyun Immortal Palace is in the central part of the Tiance Dynasty, it is quite far from the sea.

But once the sea clan launches a large-scale attack, the human cultivators will definitely put aside their past grudges, form a united front, and fight against the sea clan together.

This has happened many times in the history of the mainland.

Li Chen: "That guy was very stubborn, I beat him to death."

Everyone: "."

It sounds like Li Chen is playing casually, but there are some rules to follow.

The powerful leader of the White Shark Clan is at the Saint level. If Li Chen, at his level, can’t ask the question, then others certainly can’t ask the question either.

Moreover, his clansmen would definitely come to rescue him, and he might even unleash special powers. Since the royal family of the Tianwu Dynasty did not have a saint in charge, it would be difficult for them to resist this danger, so Li Chen would just kill him directly.

However, before he was beaten to death, Li Chen still heard him say something like the Sea King.

It is estimated that the deep sea has been ruled by a powerful sea king and is expanding in all directions.

This also reminded Li Chen that he had been living in the deep palace for a long time when he was practicing, and he was not good at deep-sea combat. He had to practice when he had a chance. This time, the sea clan’s army was repelled and lost a saint. It must be impossible to gather a large army to attack in a short time, and it will also re-evaluate the combat effectiveness of the human race.

The women around Li Chen are all from the sect and are quite concerned about this matter.

There are similar records in the files and books of their sect.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yingying suggested, "Your Majesty can come to visit Ziyun Immortal Mansion when you are free. I will take you to the library then."

The other women also agreed, and even Mu Qingrou looked at Li Chen expectantly.

But they didn't know that Shi Yingying had other plans.

"Okay, when I come back from the Western battlefield, I will go to see you."

As he spoke, Li Chen fell into a deep sleep on Mu Qingrou's lap. After all, he had been very busy these past few days and was indeed a little tired.

When he woke up again, the Holy Tiger had already run out of the imperial capital.

Mu Qingrou was somewhat envious of the power of the sacred beast. It took her many days to lead the team from Ziyun Immortal Mansion to the imperial capital of the Tianwu Dynasty.

Mu Qingrou sighed, "Ah, holy beasts are very convenient, but unfortunately pets like holy beasts are rare. It would be nice if there were more of them."

Li Chen smiled slightly and said, "If there is a chance in the future, I will build a high-speed railway for you. That thing is also fast and can carry a lot of people."

The novel word "high-speed rail" made Mu Qingrou and the women next to her feel very novel, and they began to ask Li Chen what kind of treasure the high-speed rail was.

Li Chen said, "You will know when you go to my bedroom. I have a model there."

This made the women nearby a little shy, especially Wen Ting and Xu Qingning, who had been deceived by Li Chen before. They felt that Li Chen must be trying to trick other sisters into his room.

Because there are many women from Ziyun Immortal Palace here, four of them are Li Chen’s women, and the others are not.

They felt that Li Chen was targeting these women.

The women in Ziyun Immortal Mansion are top-notch in both figure and appearance.

However, Wen Ting and the others did not point it out, and followed Li Chen into the palace with a slightly blushing face.

Looking at the sisters who were entering the palace together, Wen Ting and Xu Qingning felt that they would definitely experience the baptism of a storm.

As a result, when they arrived at Li Chen's bedroom, Li Chen actually took them to see the model of the high-speed rail.

Li Chen's bedroom is actually very large, with many rooms, some of which are "not open to the public."

Only Li Chen and Li Sining knew how to open it.

When Wen Ting, Xu Qingning and others entered the room, they saw a dazzling array of rare treasures.

These rare treasures are basically made of special materials and the craftsmanship is very exquisite.

Many of them are things that have never appeared in this world.

Mu Qingrou pointed at the things on the cabinets and asked, "Your Majesty, did you make all these?"

Li Chen nodded and replied, "Yes, I did some of it myself when I had nothing to do before."

As he spoke, Li Chen took them to a spacious place where there was a train model made by Li Chen and tracks.

Li Chen stood next to the train model and gently pushed it with his finger. The exquisite train model slowly started on the track, making a slight "clicking" sound.

He looked at everyone with a smile and began to explain in detail the operating logic of the train and the principles of track construction.

"The operation of trains depends on the laying of tracks, which must be flat and strong to ensure that trains can run smoothly."

Li Chen pointed to the track below the model as he spoke, "The material of the track needs to be specially treated to withstand the weight of the train and long-term wear and tear. The power source of the train can be driven by steam, electricity, or even pulse energy."

Because there is pulse diagnosis in this world, and pulse diagnosis can also be used as energy, Li Chen took this into consideration when designing it.

He paused and continued, "With tracks, there are roads. With roads, the flow of materials and personnel will become more convenient. Whether it is food, ore, or troops and civilians, they can all be transported quickly by train. In this way, resources in remote areas can be developed and the economy will prosper."

Mu Qingrou listened attentively, with shock flashing in her eyes.

She had never thought that there was such a wonderful idea in the world.

The Tiance Dynasty’s means of transportation was horses, while the neighboring Sassanid Dynasty had already developed monsters.

After Mu Qingrou pondered for a moment, she couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, can this train not only transport people but also goods?"

Li Chen nodded and smiled, "Of course, we can design special freight trains to transport bulk goods, such as grain, ore, timber, etc. In this way, resources from all over the country can be quickly allocated and the economy will be more active."

Shi Yingying couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Your Majesty, wouldn't the construction of these tracks and trains require a lot of manpower and resources?"

In her opinion, this is just a model. To put it into practice and connect such a large territory, a huge amount of engineering work will be required.

Li Chen smiled and replied: "It does require a lot of resources, but this is a long-term investment. Once the rail network is built, the economy, military and culture of the entire country will be greatly improved.
There are even certain benefits for practitioners. For example, in certain seasons, the monsters in certain areas reproduce faster, which can easily lead to monster waves attacking cities. Then, practitioners nearby or even far away can take the train to kill monsters and obtain the desired cultivation resources. "

Mu Qingrou took a deep breath and exclaimed: "Your Majesty is truly a genius! Such an idea is something I could never have imagined even in my dreams."

Li Chen waved his hand and said modestly: "These are just some thoughts I had in my spare time. In fact, after unifying the Northern Royal Court, I have been thinking about this issue.

The north is vast and rich in resources, but transportation is inconvenient, which means many resources cannot be effectively utilized. If tracks can be laid and a transportation network connecting the north and the south can be established, the economy of the north will be greatly developed, and the unity and stability of the country will be more solid. "

Wen Ting, Xu Qingning and others were stunned. Although they had heard of Li Chen's talent before, when they saw these exquisite models with their own eyes and heard his grand ideas, they couldn't help but feel an indescribable admiration in their hearts.

An inexplicable light flashed in Mu Qingrou's eyes. She looked at Li Chen and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, if you need the power of Ziyun Immortal Mansion to assist in the construction of the track, we will definitely do our best."

She was the lord of Ziyun Immortal Mansion and knew that once this project was completed, it would bring endless wealth.

If the Purple Cloud Immortal Mansion can be built, the profits alone in the later stage will be enough to make a fortune.

To put it bluntly, building a railway track in front of the gate of Ziyun Immortal Mansion will greatly facilitate the activities of the practitioners in Ziyun Immortal Mansion. It will also allow passing passengers to admire the grandeur of Ziyun Immortal Mansion. The reputation of Ziyun Immortal Mansion will also grow higher and higher.

Mu Qingrou could even guess that once the rail train envisioned by Li Chen started to move, many jobs would be created, and Ziyun Immortal Palace also wanted to get a piece of the pie.

This surprised Li Chen a little. He didn't expect that Mu Qingrou actually understood this?

But think about it, although Mu Qingrou is a sword fanatic, she is also the leader of a faction.

The leader of a major force must have some understanding of the future pattern and the current situation.

Those who can cultivate to this level are hardly fools.

Li Chen could tell that Mu Qingrou wanted to help but also wanted to gain benefits from it.

Since Mu Qingrou is interested, then the leaders of other sects will probably be interested as well. They are all people who have a sense of the overall situation.

Li Chen nodded and said, "With your support, the speed of track construction will definitely be greatly accelerated, but this is not a cause that you and I can accomplish, but a common cause of the entire Tiance Dynasty, and even the entire human race."

Hearing what Li Chen said, the girls nodded one after another, their eyes full of anticipation and longing, and pictures already in their minds.

They knew that Li Chen’s vision was not just a dream, but a grand blueprint that would change the world.

At this moment, Li Chen suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Okay, that's all for the train tour. Next, I'll take you to see other interesting things."

As he spoke, he led everyone to the other side of the room, where more fantastic models and devices were displayed.

Wen Ting and Xu Qingning looked at each other, and were actually more shocked than the other women.

Because they both thought that Li Chen tricked them into coming to the bedroom because he wanted to take advantage of their bodies, but who would have thought that Li Chen would explain it so professionally.

Give them the feeling of "We have both taken off our pants, and you show us this."

You guys have such a lofty vision that our thoughts seem a bit vulgar!
But they didn't say anything, they just followed Li Chen silently and watched him explain these models.

In their eyes, Li Chen is not only an emperor, but also a god who can change the world!
(End of this chapter)