Chapter 139 Special Envoy Chen: After being away for a few years, have I become a country bumpkin?
Cultivating immortality.
Just these two words were enough to make people excited. After the news came out, the whole Qin Dynasty was in an uproar. If the government had not announced in time that a qualification test would be conducted locally first, I am afraid that all those who could move would have had to crowd into Xianyang.
"Spiritual root test?"
Everyone stood in front of the announcement, confused and bewildered.
I know all the characters, so why can't I understand them when they are put together?
The clerks who posted the notices also had only a vague understanding of the situation and could only relay what the immortal said.
"The immortal said that only those with spiritual roots can practice cultivation now. Once we get to Xianyang, the immortal will personally examine you. If you pass her test, you can follow her and learn immortal techniques!"
The last sentence was spoken in a rising tone, full of excitement, which also whetted the appetite of the onlookers.
Follow the immortals to learn the magic!
There was a continuous gasp at the scene.
This is a possibility that would make you laugh even in your dreams.
Most people are still immersed in the dream of learning immortal arts, but the smart ones have already grasped the current focus.
"What is this 'spiritual root'? How do we know if we have it?"
This is the entry qualification for learning immortal arts. You can't be eliminated without even knowing what the standard is.
The clerk standing nearby holding a gong struck it with a bang, and the penetrating sound of the gong suppressed all the noise.
The clerk in front of the announcement raised his loudspeaker and announced the key points one by one: "Starting at noon three days from now, Xianyang will send someone to deliver a magical instrument to test spiritual roots. Simply press your hand upwards to find out. If the magical instrument glows, it has spiritual roots; if it doesn't, it doesn't."
"This time, the immortal is looking for people who can emit a certain color of light. We'll arrange it based on household registration, and each household will have its turn. Everyone will be led by the village head to the east gate of the city for inspection."
"My fellow villagers, the immortal said that spiritual roots are all given by heaven. No matter rich or poor, noble or humble, anyone can be chosen by spiritual roots!"
Everyone smelled the scent of rapid success.
As long as you can find out this "spiritual root", you can follow the immortals. This is what "one person's enlightenment brings prosperity to the whole family" means. The threshold that the whole family has been unable to reach after several generations of struggle is now within reach.
How can this not drive people crazy?
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From south to north, from east to west, thanks to the most advanced communication technology currently being built by Daqin, as well as the extensive teleportation arrays laid, the instruments for testing spiritual roots are almost fully covered.
Even the calls that have been made to the Baiyue Mountains for years have changed their mode, from the original daily life of ordinary people to the current ascension to become immortals. Of course, the benefits of immortal arts to ordinary life must also be mentioned.
Even those small mountain villages that were only connected to the outside world by narrow paths were not left out.
"Can this thing really fly?" The magistrate of a small county looked at the piece of iron handed to him, then looked at the lump of iron at his feet. It didn't have wings like a bird, so how could it fly?
"This is a magical weapon made by an immortal himself!" The guard didn't even give any extra explanations, and with just one sentence he dispelled all the county magistrate's doubts.
Wei Shengxue combined the actual situation of Daqin and engraved the flying talisman, the sound transmission talisman and the sound amplification talisman on the iron sheet. He made a Daqin version of the shouting drone, which uses spiritual power as energy. It can last for two years after being charged once. The workmanship is rough and simple but sturdy, and it is very easy to use.
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Outside the border town, there is a long cement road. Because of the need to transport supplies, the official road here is extremely spacious, which can accommodate at least seven or eight carriages running side by side. Not to mention the outsiders who returned with the delegation, even the special envoy of the Qin Dynasty was surprised.
"What is this...?" The envoy opened the car door and looked at the flat and spacious road beneath his feet. He then looked at the length that extended to the end and was stunned for a moment.
Seeing this, the young general sent by the border town commander to escort them proudly held out his hand and said, "This is all taught by the immortal! Now the entire Qin Dynasty is paved with this kind of road. We no longer have to walk on muddy roads that turn into muddy roads when it rains."
The envoy's face turned serious.
How much manpower, material resources and financial resources would it take to pave the entire Qin Dynasty?
Your Majesty, please do not waste your national strength just to please the immortal! Otherwise, the Qin Dynasty will weaken, and the remnants of the six kingdoms will make a comeback, which will be a great blow to the newly born Qin Dynasty.
"Wow, dear Chen, the roads in your country are so wide and so clean."
There was a loud exclamation in his ears. The exaggerated tone and awkward intonation instantly drew the envoy's attention back.
——In any case, even if the national strength is really wasted, it cannot be shown to outsiders.
With this mindset, the envoy immediately smiled subtly. "Friends from afar, of course, should be treated well. However, our Great Qin's territory is vast, and it takes quite a while to get to the capital. I hope you will forgive me if I am not doing my best."
Envoy Chen, who had been away from Daqin for several years, still underestimated Daqin's development speed. He only estimated the itinerary based on his memory. In fact, the time from the border to Xianyang is now more than ten times shorter.
He saw all the changes in the country and was as shocked as the foreign guests. He was even more shocked because he had a deep understanding of the Qin Dynasty.
Of course, these emotions are very well concealed in front of outsiders. Unless someone familiar is present, no one can see through his psychology.
The carriage rumbled forward along the flat and wide official road. It was late spring, and the endless fields were covered with lush greenery. Although it was impossible to tell what the crops were, one could tell at a glance that they were growing very well.
The envoy dismounted from the carriage, walked a few steps, and stopped at the edge of a one-acre field. He bent down and reached out his hand, his fingers gently brushing over the tender leaves. Then, he moved down to the tender green stems and gently pinched them. The envoy, with his deep understanding of farming, instantly determined that the stems and leaves of this crop were edible.
The stems and leaves are tender, and they are excellent ingredients whether they are cooked in a pot or chopped and added to grains.
Moreover, judging from the planting area, the yield is probably not small, at least more than the original millet, otherwise how could the people be asked to switch to planting new grains.
"Thank you, Immortal." He murmured softly.
Needless to say, this new grain must have been gifted to Daqin by the immortals.
Even the barren border areas are covered with fields. I wonder how much the Qin Dynasty has changed compared to when he left?
It must be much better than a few years ago.
Special Envoy Chen smiled unconsciously, and his weather-beaten face was stained with a noticeable glow.
The caravan continued to move forward. Relying on the excellent official road, the journey was much more pleasant than he expected. Before sunset, they left the border town and would settle in the county town.
"Oh, my friend, there are so many people from your Great Qin." The exaggerated shouting sounded again. Special Envoy Chen sat in the shaking carriage with his eyes closed, not paying attention to the exclamations of his foreign friends.
His Celestial Empire is certainly different from that barbaric land.
Until a noticeable noise was heard outside the carriage. It was not the kind of wanton shouting, but a buzzing sound that still gathered after the voices were suppressed.
Something is wrong.
Special Envoy Chen frowned. Where would so many people from the border county come from? It couldn't be that all the chieftains of the county were not working and had to crowd outside the county city.
Is someone deliberately causing trouble?
At the thought of this possibility, Special Envoy Chen's danger radar as a minister of the Great Qin Dynasty went on a wild alarm, prompting him to immediately lift the curtain of the car to find out what was going on.
Unexpectedly, the situation outside was completely different from what he had imagined.
There was no rioting, no rushing to the checkpoints, and no deliberate provocation. Everyone even lined up in an orderly manner. Even if someone tried to sneak in, they would be stopped immediately.
However, there were too many people gathered, and even though everyone tried to control it, there was still a noticeable noise outside the county town gate.
The buzzing sound sounded like an unknown mumbling, and Special Envoy Chen almost failed to recognize the pure Daqin official language.
He tried hard to distinguish them, but could only vaguely distinguish the words that appeared most frequently, such as "immortal root", "immortal cultivation", and "immortal".
But just these few words were enough for him to come up with a guess that was very close to the truth.
His eyes suddenly widened, and his pupils, which were bloodshot from the long journey, were slightly dilated, giving him an expression of great shock.
Is this possible?
If his guess is true, then the Great Qin, His Majesty...
Special Envoy Chen could no longer sit comfortably in the carriage. He pushed away the foreign guests blocking the entrance of the carriage, squeezed out the driver sitting on the shaft, grabbed his reins and started the Qin version of drag racing.
The carriage with the special marking rushed into the city gate without any obstruction. After entering the city, the streets were empty. Even on the most prosperous main road, there were only a few scattered people, and they were all rushing to the city gate with anxious looks on their faces. It was obvious that there must be something important.
Special Envoy Chen did not stop at all and drove his carriage straight to the county magistrate's office.
There are a large number of yamen runners outside the city gate to maintain order. The county magistrate must be unaware of the mobilization of so many people.
Instead of asking on your own, which might reveal some missing information, it would be better to go directly to the county governor to get the complete information.
When he arrived at the yamen, he saw the county magistrate and his men waiting at the door.
Was the sheriff waiting for him? How did he know he would arrive at this time?
Doubt flashed through my mind, but was quickly covered up by more important things.
He must be waiting for other people. It would be better to find out the situation outside the city gate first.
Unexpectedly, as his carriage approached, the county governor stepped forward to greet him. "Lord Wu, you have been very hard-working on your mission. I will host a banquet to welcome you. Thank you for your kindness."
Special Envoy Chen was even more confused, but he agreed readily.
The Qin people loved wine, and it was normal for them to talk about things after eating and drinking.
"This must be the guest who has come from afar," the county magistrate smiled slightly, concealing his contempt well, and stepped aside. "Please come in, both of you."
Just as the blond visitor was about to raise his foot, he saw Special Envoy Chen standing motionless, pulling and tugging with the other party. He quickly steadied himself and observed carefully.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. This was something the other party had emphasized many times.
After repeated requests and concessions, Special Envoy Chen walked into the government office first. The prefect turned around and tilted his head slightly, "Please come in, distinguished guest."
The friends from the Western Regions followed carefully.
The county magistrate took two quick steps, slightly passed the outsider, and walked beside Special Envoy Chen, about half a step behind him.
He briefly explained, "Don't worry, Lord Wu. This is a great thing. It's a gift from the immortals, a special decree from His Majesty. Everyone has the opportunity to participate. It's a great opportunity. Immediate success is just around the corner."
Combined with the little information heard outside the city gate, this is a hint that cannot be more obvious.
The tense muscles on Special Envoy Chen's face slowly relaxed, revealing a sense of relief in front of his friend. He smiled faintly and said, "It is indeed good news. County Magistrate, please tell me in detail."
"Don't worry, Lord Wu. You've been traveling so long. Let's have some food first. Great Qin has changed a lot in the past few years since you were away. This trip will definitely open your eyes."
The guest behind him tried hard to use the Daqin official language he had learned, and took out the notebook he carried with him to record quickly. He had to write down the important events of the big country in the east so that he could bring back enough important information when he returned home in the future.
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