Chapter 132 Body Tempering Frenzy
Did you exercise today?
This phrase has become the first thing Qin officials say when they meet recently.
Ever since the Imperial Advisor presented the Body Tempering Technique, seeing His Majesty becoming increasingly vigorous and even appearing to have "regained his youth," looking several years younger, which minister wouldn't be envious?
The effect of having the country's highest ruler endorse a product is top-notch.
So when His Majesty issued the decree to promote it among officials, needless to say, everyone actively, spontaneously, and enthusiastically began practicing.
The Body Tempering Technique has a total of thirty-six forms. The further you go, the greater the resistance you feel, and the more difficult it becomes to continue.
Even if you only persist with a few movements, you can clearly feel the comfort in your body after practicing. If you persist for three days, you can feel as if your body has expelled impurities and you feel much lighter. If you persist for half a month, your face and condition will seem to have returned to your youth, and the fatigue from desk work will completely disappear.
Who wouldn't be tempted by this?
It is said that, apart from the creator, the Grand Preceptor, the Grand Commandant and his son who had practiced beforehand, and His Majesty, no one else has yet been able to execute all the moves completely.
Therefore, the content of the competition among officials has now changed from talent and political achievements to "how many moves you can master".
In reality, the Black Armor Guards of the Black Ice Guard were the first to begin training, even before the officials. After the training, everyone's combat effectiveness increased significantly, so it was quickly adopted throughout the army.
As citizens of Xianyang, they naturally paid close attention to the actions of the higher-ups. Seeing that the officials seemed to have become younger for some reason, all sorts of strange rumors quickly spread.
Some say His Majesty values appearance, so the ministers all wear face powder—according to the rouge shop.
Some say it was the Imperial Preceptor who possessed magical abilities and used secret Taoist techniques to restore the officials to their youth—a small group of sorcerers from Xianyang.
Some say that a magical exercise method was introduced in the imperial court, which could grant immortality and ascension to heaven in broad daylight—this comes from an exaggerated old lady from Xianyang who actually has connections in high places.
Before the rumors were completely distorted, the imperial court issued a notice to teach the people of Xianyang body-strengthening techniques.
"Hey, have you seen it? The imperial edict issued by His Majesty?"
"Of course I watched it. I even had my son go and grab a seat. I'm going to be the one to get a front-row seat tomorrow."
"So proactive?"
"Of course we have to be proactive. His Majesty said that what we are doing is called a pilot project, which is to set an example for the people of all counties and prefectures in the country. It can also help them exercise. There will be competitions later. I can't let Xianyang down."
"You're right, I need to get there early to secure a spot too!"
From then on, a craze for physical training swept through the entire city of Xianyang.
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"Da Chuan, are you practicing?"
"Ahem..." Yi Dachuan withdrew his hand and patted it awkwardly. "Yeah, just to stretch my body."
Ever since they saw Gao Yao's body-tempering technique on the screen, everyone was stunned. While the research institute was studying the air, they couldn't help but try to imitate it in private.
But it was clearly different. On the other side of the screen, the Qin people were drenched in sweat after practicing just two moves, while they felt no resistance at all by the end. However, the expert panel judged the moves to be indeed exquisite, and they felt quite comfortable after practicing them.
So even though the results were different, everyone still started practicing.
A passing staff member laughed and said, "Just practice with confidence. I heard that the higher-ups are planning to revise this set of movements into a new set of radio calisthenics, which will be learned by everyone."
"Really?" Yi Dachuan was shocked. This was not just about a set of body-strengthening techniques; it meant that the content of their work group had a profound impact on the entire country.
"Of course, there will be notifications down below soon. Just look at all these powerful figures from different fields who have recently arrived at the base, and you'll know that the higher-ups are serious."
With the broadcast on the screen every three days, the impact has grown increasingly significant. The working group has moved to a very private and strictly managed military base, and new members who can almost only be seen on television are constantly joining, making the group increasingly large in scale.
Just as Yi Dachuan was sighing, a meeting announcement suddenly came over the loudspeaker. He immediately became serious and hurried off with his colleague.
The person in charge, seated at the head of the table, looked at the assembled crowd and his gaze fell on Gao Lan. "The latest news we just found is about Gao Lan."
Gao Lan, whose name was called, felt her heart pounding for some reason, and a bad feeling arose in her heart.
"I regret to inform you that during the investigation into Gao Yao's identity, we discovered that you are not related to Gao Yao by blood. You are a child he adopted 22 years ago."
"How could this be!" Gao Lan couldn't believe it. "How old was my brother 22 years ago? How could he possibly have adopted me? This is impossible!"
According to regulations, it should be impossible, but inexplicably, the system messages showed that Gao Yao's adoption of Gao Lan was approved in a compliant and legal manner.
Now everyone is even more curious about Gao Yao's identity. His origins are unknown, yet he can conduct scientific experiments in the Qin Dynasty, tell fortunes, and create a miraculous body-strengthening technique.
Who exactly is Gao Yao? Does this time travel have anything to do with him?
The expert team was stumped, and Yi Xiaochuan, far away in Peixian, was also bewildered.
"Who do you think created this recipe?"
As Yi Xiaochuan watched as cement roads began to be laid in Pei County, he looked at Liu Ji in disbelief.
Liu Ji repeated, "It's a formula created by the Imperial Preceptor Gao Yao. It's said to contain not only cement but also papermaking technology. Unfortunately, Pei County is far from Xianyang, so I've never seen what this paper, as thin as a cicada's wing, looks like."
Yi Xiaochuan was shocked. They were both transmigrators, yet the difference was too great. Yi Xiaochuan couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder he's my brother Gao! He's even become the Imperial Advisor!"
Then he thought again, with the uncertain time traveler in front and Gao Yao siding with Qin Shi Huang behind, Yi Xiaochuan was in a state of confusion. Looking at Liu Jikan drinking leisurely, he couldn't help but doubt his life. Could Liu Jikan become Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty?
More importantly, wouldn't this change history? Then, can he and Gao Ge return to the modern era? Will they even exist in the modern world?
Feeling increasingly agitated, Yi Xiaochuan became even more determined to go to Xianyang.
"Brother Liu, when will Brother Xiao and the others set off for Xianyang?"
Yi Xiaochuan was quite self-aware. With his mediocre skills, it was obviously very unsafe for him to go to Xianyang alone in this unfamiliar place.
So he was thinking of hitching a ride with Xiao He and the others to Xianyang to take the national examination. Now that Xiao He and the others had already passed the county and prefectural examinations, Yi Xiaochuan was getting impatient.
"It'll only be a couple of days. Xianyang is far away, so everyone set off early so they wouldn't miss the exam. Brother Yi, would you like to go too?"
"Yes, to be honest, Brother Liu, this new Imperial Preceptor is my elder brother who left home."
The trip to Pei County had cost a considerable amount of money, so in order to persuade Xiao He and the others to take him along, Yi Xiaochuan naturally raised the banner of Gaoyao.
"Oh, is that so?" A glint of light flashed in Liu Ji's eyes. It seemed that there was more to Yi Xiaochuan than just cheap food and drink.
"Then Brother Yi, why don't you come with us? You'll keep me company!"
"Brother Liu, are you also going to Xianyang?" Yi Xiaochuan asked in surprise.
"Yes, Xiao He and the others are all going to take the exam, how can I not join in the fun?"
Even if he wasn't originally going, knowing about Yi Xiaochuan's relationship with the Imperial Advisor would make him go. Liu Ji patted Yi Xiaochuan's arm and laughed heartily, "Let's go together, let's go together!"
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