Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Ten Ferocious Heavenly Horned Ant

Dong Qing was furious. He hadn't expected that Dong Jun Yanfei would still follow the same old path, constantly killing the leaders of various schools of thought to secure a new identity for herself.

You know what?

Despite being the head of the Yin-Yang School and being mysterious, it's hard to say whether Donghuang Taiyi could actually defeat Dongjun Yanfei.

After all, these tiger women successfully killed the Six-Fingered Black Knight, the leader of the Mohist school, in that vanished future timeline.

If Six-Fingered Black Knight could become the leader of one of the Hundred Schools of Thought, and even the highly dangerous Mohist School, then his strength must be considerable.

If it weren't for the Six-Fingered Black Knight's desperate counterattack that injured this tiger woman, preventing her from unleashing her full power, even the entire Yin-Yang School probably wouldn't have been able to defeat her.

Dongjun Yanfei's strength wasn't something she claimed; she earned it through battle. Her abilities are truly remarkable, and there's absolutely no question that she's the number one expert in the Yin-Yang School.

"The King of Qin has asked you to be his teacher. What qualifications does he have?" Dongjun Yanfei said with a hint of disdain.

"Alright, alright, I know you care about me, but don't belittle the King of Qin. I have high hopes for him; perhaps he's the man who can reunify the world," Dong Qing said with emotion.

.........

the other side.

Jingni and her daughter Yan'er sat in front of a basin of water, each holding a rag and carefully wiping the porcelain bowls inside.

Logically speaking...

These tasks were not for the mother and daughter to do. There were maids in the Five Elements Palace who could do these things, but Jingni did not want them to take away the only jobs available to her.

For Jingni

She needs to do something to prove her worth, even something as insignificant as washing dishes.

Of course, it's also possible that Dongjun Yanfei cooked the meal, and she didn't want to do nothing.

“Mother, I don’t like her, I really don’t like her. What’s with all that arrogance? This family doesn’t need her.”

"We know what she knows, and we also know what she doesn't know. Yan'er, don't be upset."

"Hehe, she doesn't know her father... Daddy is a god, right? The legendary God-King."

"Don't talk nonsense. He hasn't said anything, which proves that he doesn't want to reveal his identity yet and just wants to enjoy life."

that's it.

As she was talking, Jingni suddenly remembered something and looked down at Yan'er beside her.

"Yan'er, the academy teacher said you've been very disobedient lately and have been bullying other students. Is that true?" Jingni asked.

"No, Yan'er is very well-behaved." Yan'er's big eyes darted around.

"is it?"

Seeing Yan'er's habitual lying expression, Jingni pulled out a rattan cane from somewhere.

"Mother, please don't..."

"Bullying classmates deserves a beating."

"Ah! Ah! It hurts so much! Mother, Yan'er really won't do it again."

Yan's childhood was quite complete, and he was beaten again.

Chapter 733, How could you lie to me?

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

Xianyang Palace, Xingle Palace.

Xingle Palace was magnificent. In terms of area alone, it was three times larger than the Forbidden City of later generations. It was not only the residence of the Qin kings of successive dynasties, but also the palace where they handled government affairs and met with court officials.

Thanks to the abundance of wise rulers and virtuous ministers in the Qin state, there were many palaces below Xianyang Palace, including Xingle Palace, Changle Palace, Weiyang Palace, Ganquan Palace, and many other magnificent palace complexes.

"Zheng, I have a question I would like to ask my teacher," King Zheng of Qin said respectfully.

As the four core theories of society, economy, military, and politics spread wider and wider among the seven nations, Dongqing's reputation in the world became increasingly legendary and awe-inspiring.

Dongqing's identity is now considered by most people to be that of a sage from ancient times, and people come to him every day to seek his advice, but all of them are turned away from the Five Elements Hall.

There are not many people who can see Dongqing anytime and anywhere. Apart from the Moon Goddess, Dongjun Yanfei, Jingni Yan'er and her daughter, there are probably only Qin Prime Minister Lü Buwei and King Zheng of Qin.

King Zheng of Qin has now formally taken Dong Qing as his teacher. In addition to being the Protector of the Law and the Preceptor of Qin, Dong Qing now also holds the nominal title of Imperial Tutor.

Dongqing was initially unwilling to accept the title of Imperial Tutor and repeatedly refused. However, after Empress Dowager Zhao Ji summoned him half a month ago, he relented.

It wasn't that Dong Qing was easily swayed, but rather that the conditions offered by Empress Dowager Zhao Ji left him with no choice but to accept. After refusing three times, he finally agreed to become Qin King Zheng's apprentice.

"Just say if you have a problem."

Dong Qing appeared very calm; he was not afraid of any problems now.

this time.

He took some time to return to the Douluo God Realm, where he delivered grain to the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena and others. He also took the opportunity to find many valuable books on society, politics, economics, and military affairs in the lower realm.

"Teacher, what exactly are social relationships?" King Zheng of Qin asked.

Regarding this issue...

Dong Qing thought about it seriously for a moment, and then slowly said, "Social relations are very complicated and come in many forms: social relations between individuals, social relations between individuals and collectives, social relations between individuals and the state, and social relations between individuals and the world."

"Finally, it also includes social relations between groups, social relations between groups and the state, and social relations between states."

"The word 'society' is profound and encompasses everything from grassroots forces to civil and military officials. In essence, a country is a large society bounded by its territory, and the relationship between an individual and the state is the relationship between the individual and the larger society."

Dongqing spoke slowly, allowing King Zheng of Qin to think. His three simple sentences plunged King Zheng into deep thought, pondering the deeper meaning behind each of Dongqing's words.

"Teacher, social relationships are so profound and complex, what is the role of society?" King Zheng of Qin continued to inquire.

What is the role of society?

Dong Qing stroked his chin, sorted out the knowledge in his mind, and then thought of how to answer the question.

"Society has a function of communication because individuals need to exchange emotions. Therefore, tools such as language, writing, and symbols were created to facilitate communication. This not only provides a foundation for emotional communication between people, but also greatly helps in social relationships between people."

"Society has an integrative function. Countless small societies make up a large society, but a large society is not necessarily a country. There are also independent ethnic groups. However, if countless individuals can be brought together to form a country, and ethnic contradictions, conflicts, and even antagonisms can be adjusted and controlled within a certain reasonable range through the country, then this is a reasonable large society."

"Society plays a guiding role. Society has a whole set of behavioral norms to maintain normal social order, adjust the relationship between individuals, and regulate and guide the direction of individuals' thoughts and behaviors. The guidance can be tangible, which can be carried out through coercive means such as laws or non-coercive means such as public opinion, or it can be intangible, such as through customs and habits to guide people in a subtle way."

Speaking of it.

King Zheng of Qin raised his hand and said cautiously, "Teacher, law, that is, the legal code, is the foundation of the Legalist school of thought among the Hundred Schools of Thought, but what is public opinion?"

“Public opinion…” Dong Qing said hesitantly.

"Please enlighten me, teacher." King Zheng of Qin bowed down.

It's normal for a student to pay respects to his teacher; there's nothing strange about it. Although he was the king of Qin, he was also a student, a student eager for knowledge.

"Public opinion is just rumors. For example, if one person says there's a tiger in the city, no one will believe it. If two people say there's a tiger in the city, people will be skeptical. But if three people say there's a tiger in the city, people will believe it without a doubt. That's public opinion. It's like the power of many voices to melt metal, making it impossible to refute." Dong Qing shook his head.

"What the teacher said is probably the story of 'three men can make a tiger' from the Strategies of the Warring States. But I am not the King of Wei, and I will not believe such rumors. I will not change my mind just because many people say it. I have my own way of judging right and wrong," King Zheng of Qin said.

The complete book of the Strategies of the Warring States consists of thirty-three volumes.

It is divided into policy essays for twelve states: Eastern Zhou, Western Zhou, Qin, Chu, Qi, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, Song, Wei, and Zhongshan, totaling approximately 150,000 words.

The Strategies of the Warring States was not written by one person, nor was it completed at one time. The entire book lacks a systematic and complete structure or main thread; each chapter is an independent piece. It is said that there were multiple versions when it was first created.

【Strategies of the Warring States: Wei Strategy II】

Pang Cong and the Crown Prince were hostages in HD.

Pang Cong said, "If someone says there is a tiger in the market, would the king believe it?"

The king replied, "No."

Pang Cong said, "These two men say there is a tiger in the market. Does the king believe them?"

The king said, "I have my doubts."

Pang Cong said, "If three people say there is a tiger in the market, would the king believe them?"

The king said, "I believe it."

Pang Cong said, “It is clear that there are no tigers in the market, yet three people saying so can make it seem like there are tigers. Now, HD is far from Daliang than the market, yet there are more than three people talking about me. I hope Your Majesty will consider this.”

The king said, "I know myself."

He then took his leave, but slanderous words arrived beforehand. Later, when the crown prince was released from his hostage position, he was indeed unable to see the prince.

[Detailed Explanation]

Before the prince was taken to the state of Zhao as a hostage, Pang Cong, a minister of the state of Wei, said to the king of Wei, "Now someone says that a tiger has appeared in the market. Does Your Majesty believe it?"

The King of Wei replied, "I don't believe it."

Pang Cong then asked, "If two people said that a tiger had appeared in the market, would Your Majesty believe them?"

The King of Wei said, "I have some doubts."

Pang Cong continued, "If a third person were to say there's a tiger in the market, would Your Majesty believe it?"

The King of Wei replied, "Of course I will believe it."

Pang Cong said, "It is obvious that there will be no tiger in the market, but after three people spread the word, it seems that there really is a tiger in the market. Now, the distance between the capital of Zhao, HD, and the capital of Wei, Daliang, is much farther than the distance between the palace and the market. And there are more than three people who have criticisms of me. I hope Your Majesty can see through this."

The King of Wei said, "I know what I'm doing, so you can go without worry!"

Sure enough, as soon as Pang Cong left with the Crown Prince, someone slandered him and the Crown Prince in front of the King of Wei.

At the beginning.

King Wei would defend Pang Cong and the Crown Prince. As more and more people made false accusations, King Wei actually believed them. After Pang Cong and the Crown Prince returned to their country, King Wei never summoned Pang Cong and the Crown Prince again.

.........

"Your Majesty should be well-versed in the Strategies of the Warring States, but are you aware of the power of rumors?" Dongqing asked.

"The power of rumors is truly terrifying; they can kill someone with just a few words. Even now, there are still people in the public who say that the ruler is not of the bloodline of the former king."

King Zheng of Qin nodded slowly. He knew better than anyone how terrible this rumor was. If he had let the rumor become true back then, he would not be able to sit on the throne now.

Fortunately, from Duke Xiao of Qin onwards, King Huiwen of Qin, King Wu of Qin, King Zhaoxiang of Qin, King Xiaowen of Qin, and King Zhuangxiang of Qin were all wise rulers, and there was not a single incompetent one.

King Zhuangxiang of Qin, who was also the biological father of King Zheng of Qin, was absolutely certain that King Zheng was his son and did not waver in his belief due to rumors from the outside world.

"That's simple. Just support renowned figures and make them the mouthpiece of Qin. With their ability to use sophistry, many rumors will naturally be dispelled," Dong Qing suggested.