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"Hey kid, after all those years of studying Confucianism, is all you've learned how to verbally attack others?"

"The essence of a philosophy lies not in the words spoken, but in the meaning behind them. The old man is not good at speaking and his words are prone to loopholes."

"Instead of thinking about the meaning behind the words, you keep looking for loopholes in the statements to attack them."

"Is this the benevolence of a sage's disciple?"

Qin Qi couldn't help but shake his head. Most Confucian disciples are like this nowadays, not bothering to understand the meaning behind their words.

Instead of grasping the underlying philosophy, one focuses solely on finding loopholes in the surface-level rhetoric. How is this any different from sophistry?

"What the old man meant by not setting up warehouses is not what you think. He meant that grain or other valuable things should not be stored there."

“It should not be stored in the treasury of kings or nobles for people to admire, but should be used for the benefit of the people.”

"Those grains can be used to cultivate more fields, and those money can be used to dredge waterways and govern the world."

"Instead of replacing them with gold, silver, antiques, and jade, and then storing them in a vault to look at, then all that gold and silver would be useless."

"The wealth of the world comes from the people, and of course it should also be used to govern the world. The better the world is, the more wealth the world will have."

"Grandpa, let's stop playing with him. This kid's level is too far below ours, he can't understand what we're saying at all."

Qin Qi shook his head. Chen Xiang was completely clueless, unaware of where his path lay or how to seek it.

He pulled Old Man Xu outside, leaving only Chen Xiang inside to ponder what Qin Qi had just said.

He felt that what Qin Qi said made a lot of sense, but the Confucianism in his heart had become a huge mountain.

He couldn't get over the mountain, and just as he was struggling with this dilemma, someone walked over to him.

"Well, young sir, I heard you can write. Could you help me write a letter?"

The man walked over, holding charcoal and coarse cloth in his hand; these were their paper and pen. He looked at Chen Xiang with a slight nervousness.

"Of course, it is my duty to help those who are suffering."

Chen Xiang immediately agreed and then began to write down what the man said, word by word. After he finished writing...

The man thanked Chen Xiang repeatedly, and then went to find those who were preparing to return to South Korea, hoping to ask them to take the letter back to him.

Chen Xiang stared at the man, stunned. The letter he had just received was addressed to his wife and children, and it said that he was doing well.

We'll soon find a place to stay outside, so let my wife and children hold on for a little longer.

After questioning the man, Chen Xiang learned that he had five children, three boys, all of whom had been forcibly conscripted.

The last girl was too old to stay, and that would have been fine.

While conscripting soldiers, South Korea also requisitioned grain; all the food and money in their homes were robbed by the soldiers.

The man had to go out to find food to prevent his wife and children from starving to death. Oh, why wasn't he conscripted?

Because of his age and leg disability, people looked down on him, thinking he could only eat rice for free, so they didn't want him.

Chen Xiang suddenly realized that what Old Man Xu said might be right. War is terrible, but what is even more terrible is not having enough to eat.

He looked at the heavy snow outside. How many people would die in this war? How many would starve to death in this snow because they didn't have enough to eat?

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"Thank you so much for explaining this to me, sir. Your knowledge is truly vast."

Old Xu was even more impressed with Qin Qi's knowledge.

"If anyone else said this, I would be very happy, but when you say it, old man, I always feel like you are praising me to death."

Qin Qi smiled and then asked, "What do you think is the connection between the way of agriculture and the world?"

"Yes, agriculture is rooted in heaven and earth, born from the earth and growing in the heaven. We should follow the changes of the four seasons and act in accordance with the twenty-four solar terms."

"Although it's not very nice to say this to the little guys that grow in the ground, they really haven't adapted to the changing seasons."

"This cannot last, just as fire cannot burn in water, and fish cannot survive on land."

"Many people think that going with the flow is a sign of incompetence, but I think that the world is as it is, and it will not change whether we go with it or not."

"It's better to go with the flow than to go against nature."

Old Xu didn't have the idea of ​​going against the heavens. They were creatures born of nature, so why would they want to go against the heavens all the time?

Isn't it good to live in harmony with nature?

"Nature, balance."

Qin Qi heard the principle of Yin-Yang balance in Old Man Xu's words, just like the Five Elements and Five Organs cultivation method he had previously studied.

When the five internal energies are in balance, they can naturally strengthen each other. This is the benefit of balance. When the balance is disrupted, various problems will arise in the body.

"The four seasons of heaven are divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are divided into yin and yang. Spring is lesser yang, summer is greater yang, autumn is lesser yin and winter is greater yin."

"The four seasons correspond to the four symbols: the Azure Dragon of spring, the Vermilion Bird of summer, the White Tiger of autumn, and the Black Tortoise of winter."

The illusory phantoms of the Four Spirits appeared around Qin Qi. They were located in the four directions and each evolved into spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Spring begins with the Beginning of Spring, followed by Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, Spring Breeze, Pure Brightness, Grain Rain, and as time progresses into summer, the Azure Dragon also undergoes changes.

Summer begins with the solar terms of Lixia (Start of Summer), Xiaoman (Grain Buds), Mangzhong (Grain in Ear), Xiazhi (Summer Solstice), Xiaoshu (Minor Heat), and Dashu (Major Heat). As time progresses, autumn arrives, and the Vermilion Bird (Zhuque) also changes.

Autumn begins with the Beginning of Autumn, followed by the End of Heat, White Dew, Autumnal Equinox, Cold Dew, and Frost's Descent. As time changes and winter approaches, the White Tiger also undergoes transformation.

Winter begins with the Beginning of Winter, followed by Minor Snow, Major Snow, Winter Solstice, Minor Cold, and Major Cold. As time changes, spring arrives once more, and the cycle of the four seasons begins again!

"The earth is divided into four symbols, which evolve into the eight trigrams, and further evolve into sixty-four scenarios!"

Besides the opportune timing, Qin Qi also began to benefit from favorable geographical conditions, which were initially divided into Qian, Kan, Gen, Zhen, Xun, Li, Kun, and Dui.

They represent heaven, earth, wind, thunder, mountain, marsh, water, and fire, which constantly combine to form various scenes.

At the same time, he was integrated into the four seasons, and Qin Qi stood in the changing cycle of the four seasons, and his body also changed constantly.

He felt that his perception of heaven and earth was at its peak at this moment, blunting its sharpness, untangling its knots, harmonizing its light, and becoming one with its dust.

He felt as if he had merged into the universe, and with each breath he took, the energy of the universe naturally flowed into him.

His physical abilities are also constantly improving! His realm has been elevated once again, and he has also taken the Four Symbols and Four Spirits cultivation method to the next level.

He created the Three Powers Cultivation Method: Heaven represents the right time, Earth represents the right place, and Man represents himself, who undergoes the baptism of various hexagrams after the four seasons.

Human life is naturally refined and strengthened through the cycle of reincarnation, and every breath is a form of self-training!

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The Dao is present in all things in the universe; even farming is a way to pursue the Dao!

"Who will beat me in this round!"

Qin Qi opened his eyes. He was full of vigor and felt as if he had the world in his hands. His move, "I am the world," was even more powerful!

This move no longer involves forcibly utilizing the power of heaven and earth, but rather follows the natural order of heaven and earth, thereby using the power of heaven and earth!

Just like the saying, "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world!" Qin Qi only needs to use a very small amount of force to influence the workings of heaven and earth!

"Sir, you are truly amazing."

Old Xu wasn't too surprised by the various strange phenomena that appeared around Qin Qi; on the contrary, he was quite happy for Qin Qi.

He sensed a strong vitality and hope emanating from Qin Qi, and he felt that Qin Qi must have encountered something good.

"I will accept this praise without hesitation, after all, my enlightenment this time was indeed quite remarkable."

Qin Qi smiled, his aura becoming even more restrained, his body constantly undergoing the natural cycle of the four seasons.

Xu Xing and Qin Qi then discussed many things, from planting techniques to the integration of agriculture and commerce.

The discussion ranged from how to combat potential natural disasters to how to manage farmland within a country.

The two talked until dark. Qin Qi prepared to go back, and before leaving, he suggested to Old Man Xu:

“I know a king who is quite powerful. You can go to him and ask for a piece of land, and then tell him about your agricultural achievements.”

"He should value you highly, and might even be willing to promote your agricultural science throughout the country."

The person Qin Qi was referring to was none other than Ying Zheng. What's most important in war? Soldiers? Generals? No, the most important thing is provisions!

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When logistics are insufficient, even the strongest soldiers and generals cannot guarantee victory, while with sufficient logistics and a strong army, even an ordinary general can win battles!

If Ying Zheng wanted to unify the world, he wouldn't overlook this crucial point. Old Man Xu would definitely be highly valued after he went there.

“I might have done this when I was younger, but I’m old now, and I can feel that I don’t have much time left.”

"I'm not giving up because I'm about to die; I just don't want to die halfway through my efforts."

"Not only will I have regrets, but I will also hurt the person who trusted me."

Old Xu refused, not because he was going to die, but because he was afraid of betraying the trust of others.

“You can find a few students and have them pass on your agricultural knowledge.”

Qin Qi spoke.

"No, I'm not good with words and I don't know how to teach students, and they might not even understand what I mean."

“I don’t want to mislead young people. After all, living the way I do is very hard. I don’t have nice clothes or a nice place to live. I’ve always lived a hard life.”

"I don't want to force others to learn from me."

Old Xu saw his future students in Chen Xiang. If he taught students, they would probably all become like Chen Xiang.

He only focused on the outward appearance of his words, neglecting their inner core. He didn't want to harm others or himself, so he could only find a place to die quietly.

"You say everything is a natural cycle, so why not try to follow nature?"

"I suddenly had the urge to cultivate farmland here because of my interest in agronomy, and you just happened to come across this farmland and were attracted to it."

“I returned here and was drawn to your teachings again, so I suggested that you promote them. How do you know this isn’t part of nature?”

"Just like how the wind blows plant seeds far away, and insects pollinate flowers, aren't these all natural phenomena?"

Qin Qi spoke.

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"Perhaps you are right, sir. I should give it a try. If I succeed, more people will have enough to eat."

Old Xu thought about it and felt that Qin Qi made sense. He didn't know what would happen in the future, but that didn't stop him from trying.

Although he is old, he is young at heart; his heart still flows with passion and is full of hope.

"Which ruler are you referring to?"

"King Qin, Ying Zheng, when you arrive, just say my name, and it will work."

Qin Qi chatted with Old Man Xu for a while longer, and before leaving, he asked, "By the way, sir, your surname is Xu, what's your name?"

"Me? Hmm, I'll have to think about it. My surname is Xu, and my given name is Xing."

Xu Xing spoke. He was still that dark-skinned, thin old man with a kind smile on his face.

Qin Qi suddenly thought of something and shook his head: "Qin Shi's chaotic timeline is actually quite good."

After saying goodbye to Xu Xing, Qin Qi left, muttering to himself on the way:

"I never expected to run into Xu Xing, the sage of agriculture, at this time. Speaking of which, Xu Xing is farming here. How did the agricultural school come about?"

"Well, everyone's started cultivating immortality, so it's understandable that the timeline is a little messed up."

Qin Qi stopped thinking about the problem, humming a song as he happily left.

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This is the first update of the third one today. Qin's Moon will end in two more chapters.

Chapter 91 Leaving Qin's Moon, the Gate of Time and Space! (Second Update)

After bidding farewell to Xu Xing, Qin Qi stayed in Guigu for a while before setting off again to travel through the seven kingdoms.

Several months have passed in the blink of an eye, and many things have happened during this time.

Qin Qi encountered Xunzi, a Confucian scholar, and the two discussed the Dao for a long time. Although the old man Xunzi kept saying that he was a scholar and would not fight.

But once the fight started, they showed absolutely no mercy. Is that all? A scholar, my foot! Shameless.

When Qin Qi traveled through the six states, he encountered people from various schools of thought and defeated them one after another.