Chapter 222: New World and Departure
In March in the south of the Yangtze River, the scenery is picturesque.
On the roadside, there is a tea stall.
"Nine years ago, the world was in chaos... Now, there is finally peace... And the gentlemen who manage the world today seem to be different from before..."
An old farmer sighed.
After hearing this, a scholar who was drinking tea in the tea shed stood up: "This Taiping Dao... actually does not govern the world with the classics of sages, but is obsessed with arithmetic. That great sage and teacher is really..."
"Haha... You are just saying this here. If you dare to be in the city, you will be thrown into jail immediately!" Suddenly, a young man in black next to him sneered.
"What? Is what I said wrong?" The scholar blushed, seemingly unwilling to accept it, and shouted, "In all the past dynasties, which ruler has not governed the world with our Confucianism, so that the world can be peaceful! The way of arithmetic is How can such crooked ideas be allowed to enter the court?"
"Oh, let's rule the world with Confucianism, and then what?" The young man in black seemed to have a sarcastic look on his face, "Then you scholars, who keep claiming to be for the sake of righteousness, start to spread the classics behind your back, confuse right and wrong, and fight for power."
"Sirs and grandsons, generation after generation, form aristocratic families, constantly eroding the interests of all living beings in the world, forcing the dynasty to decline, and another reincarnation?!"
"This!" The faces of everyone in the tea shed changed.
This kind of change of dynasty is not something to be discussed!
"You, you!" The scholar who just spoke pointed at the young man in black, his fingers trembling, and he was speechless for a moment.
"I also feel that the current world is what we commoners yearn for." At the tea stall, a middle-aged man wearing civilian clothes but with somewhat determined eyes suddenly sighed.
"Under the display of accompanying Gu insects, everything we create is clearly marked, and the output and consumption have clear numbers. The more we work hard, the more we get."
"If you want a more prosperous life, you just need to work hard. You don't need any conspiracy, no favors, and no intrigues. As long as you create something valuable and upload information from Gu insects, you can get what you deserve. The benefits!”
When he said this, there was anger on his face and some emotion, as if he had been robbed of credit for his previous work.
"That's right, I think the gentlemen in charge now are at least better than before. When we used to pay taxes, we didn't know how much food was produced in the fields and how much was taken away. We only know that whatever is left is hard to come by. Survive." The old farmer on the side was silent for a moment and then said.
"But now, how much food is produced, only half is taken away. The other half, where it is consumed, and what canals, roads, etc. are built, we are all told. This is at least different from before."
"I think so too. Although our family doesn't understand any righteousness, but judging from the current situation, the more we work, the more we get. The things handed in can also be used to build cities and roads, instead of going into a certain I think this is pretty good for Mr. Guan." A martial arts person also said the same.
"Yes! At least the food we grow will not become some master's tea money. In the end, if it is not enough, he will have to ask us for it!"
"I think so too! At least our labor and contribution are equal, and they will come back to us in the end. That's enough!"
Suddenly, there was a lot of discussion in the tea shed.
In fact, for the people at the bottom of the mortal dynasty, they won't understand at all any big truth you want to tell them.
But if you want to tell him about the production of grain and how much should be handed over, he is absolutely proficient in it. After all, this is a major matter related to his own interests and survival.
And through such a comparison, you will find that this Taiping Dao governance is completely different from the previous dynasties.
Not only will it clearly tell you how much tax you have to pay, but it will also clearly show them where the tax will go.
Without oppression and exploitation, the value of the labor produced will eventually be fed back to oneself, so even if it takes less than a year to pacify the world, it has almost brought back the people within the four seas.
"You, you guys!" Seeing this scene, the scholar was speechless for a moment.
"So, it's not that there is a problem with people's governance at all. After all, Confucianism is also a manifestation of the world today. Wouldn't it be Xie Xuan, the son of Xie Yu, a Confucian, who will be the next generation of great teachers?"
"It's just that this position has no power, does not involve the distribution of interests, and does not give you guys who want to get something for nothing a chance to take advantage of the loopholes. That's why you guys will desperately oppose it, right?" The face of the young man in black, Showing a mocking look.
After hearing this, the scholar's face changed and he gritted his teeth. In the end, he didn't dare to say anything more and hurriedly got up and left.
"Haha, this little brother really has good words and courage... Please have a drink!"
In the corner of the tea stall, a young Taoist suddenly stood up, walked over with a smile, and filled a glass of wine for the young man in black.
The wine was pure blue in color and had a rich aroma. The young man in black's eyes immediately lit up. He drank a glass and sighed with satisfaction: "Good wine, really good wine. If you have this fine wine, is it possible that you are from Imperial College?" "
"Haha, I see that my little brother's aura is condensed, and there are traces of immortal magic on his body. Could it be that he still can't enter the Imperial Academy?" the young Taoist asked.
In the world governed by Taiping Dao, the more talented people are, the better they are treated.
The talents of Taipingdao are not judged by Confucian classics, but by the value of creation.
The more the theories you analyze and deduce can solve practical problems, and the more the technologies you create can meet social needs, the more you will get in the resource allocation of Taiping Dao.
In short, the greater the value of what you create in the development of the whole society, the more resources you will be allocated!
In fact, the society created by Taiping Dao is not strictly speaking a society where everyone is equal.
It is a society where the more you work hard and create, the more you will naturally gain!
As for Taixue, it is a place where all the witch doctors, musicians, and craftsmen from all over the world gather to practice the method of inner alchemy!
"Alas, I feel a little guilty about what you said." The young man in black scratched his head, seeming a little embarrassed, "I was playful when I was young, and I delayed a lot of practice. Even with the guidance of the master, I still couldn't pass the big test two years ago."
"Haha, it's okay, with your ability, you will definitely pass the exam next year." The young Taoist couldn't help but smile after hearing it.
The young man in black hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and asked, "Young man, do you know why the Great Sage Master is stepping down? As far as I know, he is in his prime and has practiced the method of inner alchemy, which can make him live forever. Why is he stepping down?"
The Great Sage Master Lin Chen is the most important and crucial existence in the current Taiping Dao governance.
He combined the Confucian humanistic method with the original mathematical governance of the Taiping Dao, created a society that takes into account both human nature and rationality, and developed it to the current level. It can be said that he has made an indelible contribution.
But now, he actually announced to the world that he was stepping down, which made countless people feel puzzled and surprised.
"Of course, we have to explore the world outside!" The young Taoist said word by word.
"The world outside?! There is an endless snowfield in the northwest and an endless ocean in the southeast. This world is so big, what is worth exploring?" The young man in black asked in confusion.
"Without really going out, how can you say that the world is only so big? How is this different from sitting in a well and looking at the sky?" The young Taoist shook his head and laughed, "Empirical learning is the only standard for testing the truth. How can you easily draw a conclusion without trying it?"
"That's true, but I'm the one who was too arrogant." The young man in black smiled bitterly, and then asked, "I just don't know when and where the great sage teacher will set off?"
For this kind of existence that ended the imperial system, created a brand new society, and opened a new page in the history books, every word and action is enough to be recorded in the history books.
And now, he is going to embark on an unknown journey for this world to open up the way forward. This is definitely a bold stroke in the history books, so how can he miss it?
"One month later, Han Gu Mingguan, and now, I should set off..."
The young Taoist stood up, and the sound of wind echoed around him, as if he was about to fly away in the next moment.
The young man in black was stunned at first, then his eyes lit up and he chased out of the tea shed: "Are you a great and wise teacher, a real immortal in the world?"
"This time I will go west through Hangu Pass to explore the outside world. I will spread the inner alchemy method I have learned over the years to the world at this pass. This will be my last gift to you before I leave."
The young Taoist's voice lingered, but his figure had disappeared.