There's something wrong with me

Chapter 174 The First Federal Conference

"Calling Number One, do not approach without my order."

Because they didn't know where the mother bear was.

Zhang Fengxuan sat at the cave entrance and waited, then took out his walkie-talkie to tell the approaching helicopter to leave so as not to frighten it, or the mother bear who was somewhere else.

Zhang Feng could sense that it was extremely panicked.

If you feel panicked about yourself.

Then, during the subsequent flow of spiritual energy, it will inevitably resist, causing instability in the spiritual energy and ultimately harming it.

Zhang Feng had previously raised Qingshan, and thus knew a great deal about the art of beast taming.

He also knew that Qingshan was a silly bear, so naive that he had been tamed by him.

This bear now possesses 'spirituality'.

Spirituality is a good thing in spiritual practice, but it can also be a bad thing during the initial stages of encountering it.

Zhang Feng suddenly realized that taming beasts was truly difficult.

Because I haven't reached the level of "one-click enlightenment" like "the immortal pointing the way".

If it really comes to that, then the little polar bear will definitely be grateful to itself.

But now it's more about letting it accept itself in its heart, and then accept spiritual energy.

All cultivation methods are very difficult and complex.

Each subject represents a wealth of knowledge and profound learning.

'I wonder how the Great Immortal of Lingshan tamed the rat back then?'

While looking at the bear cub that was afraid of him, Zhang Feng was thinking about things in the Dan Jin world.
Unfortunately, after parting ways with the Great Immortal of Lingshan, I had no idea where he went.

Otherwise, I could go back and ask for your advice.

Even when I met the Ling Shan Master, I was too careless and didn't ask him enough questions.

But now I know that whether it's spirit cultivation or the branch of beast taming, these are all profound disciplines. As long as you study them carefully, there's actually no hierarchy among them.

Zhang Feng was reflecting on his mistakes.

This is also a way to organize knowledge and better clarify the channels through which one acquires knowledge.

"Wah wah..." The little polar bear cub didn't know much; it kept crying and still wanted to run away.

Zhang Feng remained blocking the doorway and took out his walkie-talkie, preparing to ask the bear cub breeding expert who was traveling with him how to handle the situation.

Although a bear possesses a spiritual nature, it is certainly different from an ordinary bear.

But it can’t hurt to ask.

……

After about ten minutes, it got tired of barking and started whimpering like a puppy, then curled up into a ball again.

There were a few small fish in front of it, which Zhang Feng had caught for it, but it wouldn't eat them.

Zhang Feng was also at a loss, and dared not easily transfer spiritual energy to it.

'If I don't eat, I'll probably get sick from hunger.'

Zhang Feng felt that catching the baby was too difficult, and now he missed Qingshan.

Being a little silly is actually quite good.

As for this one...

Let's just tough it out for now.

I look at you, you look at me, let's be 'fighting the eagle'.

The real way to train an eagle is to deprive it of food and sleep, and then have the person and the eagle work together to test their willpower and make the eagle submit.

But Zhang Feng was a little reluctant to let the bear cub go hungry, so he pushed the little fish forward a bit more.

It still won't eat.

So Zhang Feng simply stopped caring about it.

Now we're mostly waiting for its mother.

If the mother bear is still alive and returns, then the mother bear will be sent to a special breeding farm.

This way, if the little bear develops spiritual awareness in the future and can't find its mother, that would be another problem.

It waited all day, but its mother didn't come back.

But it ate.

Another day.

Zhang Feng also hid in its ice cave, keeping it company while it waited for its mother, feeding it small fish, and patting its little head.

Zhang Feng felt that he had moved it with genuine emotion.

After waiting for three days, Zhang Feng couldn't wait any longer, knowing that the bear mother was basically finished.

night.

He picked it up and carried it away. It didn't make a fuss; it just nestled in Zhang Feng's arms, gazing at him with wide, curious eyes.

I tried gently channeling spiritual energy into it, and it didn't resist; instead, it flowed smoothly within its body.

This demonstrates that all three talents are at their highest level.

Zhang Feng suddenly felt that waiting for three days was worthwhile.

We made another estimate.

Zhang Feng felt that its physical constitution was 1, its martial arts were 1, and its spiritual root was 2.

His intelligence is 3.5.

That's already pretty good, because bear-type demons are inherently strong, so they can be raised and cultivated slowly.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng believed that as long as he provided guidance, talent could be completely replaced by knowledge.

Knowledge is the most important attribute for growth.

Everything else serves the purpose of knowledge.

……

"Wow wow..."

Once aboard the relatively warm helicopter, I faced scrutinizing gazes from my entourage.

The little bear was a little scared and tried to squeeze into Zhang Feng's arms.

Zhang Feng continuously channeled spiritual energy into it, improving its physique.

Because polar bears cannot tolerate temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius.

Severe heat stress can occur even at 21 degrees Celsius.

The temperature inside the helicopter is currently 10 degrees Celsius, but it will be much higher once it leaves the Arctic Ocean.

This needs to be repaired.

And under the circulation of spiritual energy.

Zhang Feng is working to improve its skin's adaptability, or rather, to enable it to better 'dissipate heat'.

In addition, it is small and can be corrected.

"Little Green Mountain." Zhang Feng also called him Green Mountain, only Little Green Mountain.

Then, while channeling spiritual energy, he patted its little head.

Zhang Feng found it quite fun.

So let's begin spiritual practice.

Bear cubs are real-life pets that can be kept indefinitely.

Zhang Feng wanted to see how far he could raise it.

……

A day later, we returned to base.

When the door opens.

The group of researchers working in the lobby were completely stunned when they saw General Manager Zhang holding a polar bear.

After a moment of stunned silence, they all bowed again.

"Hello, Mr. Zhang!"

"boss Zhang!"

They greeted each other and looked at the little polar bear with curiosity.

After passing several strangers on the helicopter, the little polar bear, though still a bit shy, secretly examined the beeping instruments in Zhang Feng's arms.

……

Come to the office.

Zhang Feng's spiritual energy never stopped circulating, constantly cooling the little white bear.

About half a minute later, Lao Liu arrived.

He was also stunned when he saw the little white bear in Zhang Feng's arms.

"Mr. Zhang... what is this?"

He didn't know how to describe it, so he could only boldly describe it as: "Are you planning to keep a large, ferocious beast as a 'pet' at the base?"

As he spoke, seeing Mr. Zhang's doting expression as if he were raising a son, he added with concern, "Mr. Zhang... our people are all researchers with thin arms and legs. Even the special forces personnel... they..."

He wondered if, if Mr. Zhang wasn't around, and if this beast went berserk again, could they be given a shot of a powerful anesthetic?

From a normal perspective, it is certainly possible.

But Zhang Feng was a pioneer, and then for the first time, he raised a 'son-like' pet.

That would be difficult to handle, extremely difficult.

Because they didn't know how much Mr. Zhang 'treated' his pets.

If we accidentally hurt the bear, then if Mr. Zhang blames us, then we will blame him.

Given Mr. Zhang's current status, his level of understanding of human civilization's development, and his personal strength...

If Mr. Zhang loses his temper, there's no need for any reason.

Old Liu is worried about this little bear now, and he doesn't know how General Manager Zhang will arrange it.

"Don't worry." Zhang Feng saw that Lao Liu looked troubled, but he already had a plan. "It will stay in my room, but its daily food needs to be increased. I'll tentatively set it at twenty catties of cooked meat."

In the future, I will also teach him, let him try to cultivate spiritual energy, and adapt to human life.

"Teaching?" Old Liu paused for a moment, then blurted out in surprise, "You're raising a demonic beast?"

“Yes.” Zhang Feng did not deny it. “It’s the spirit-based demon raising I told you about before.”

Zhang Feng had mentioned the matter of spiritual cultivation to Lao Liu before.

This was known even to the planning department and some high-ranking officials.

Several years ago, Zhang Feng used spiritual energy to perform a body-freezing technique abroad.

Zhang Feng also passed on information related to spiritual cultivation to some key personnel from various parties whom he could trust.

However, after several years, they haven't been able to repair a single one.

After all, to cultivate the spirit, one must first have a spiritual root, then calm the mind, then learn more complex visualizations, and finally guide the qi into the spirit.

All four points are crucial and none can be omitted.

To cultivate to this level, one must spend at least fifty years observing.

Of course, if one has the ability to visualize and also possesses spiritual roots, then it depends on luck.

A sudden enlightenment can happen in an instant, and visualization can transform into spiritual insight.

Or it might be another few decades of hardship.

Zhang Feng is currently on guard, and he is not spreading this method to the general public, also to prevent some bad people from suddenly having an epiphany.

Then this sudden acquisition of power may trigger some kind of 'windfall' reaction.

Therefore, spiritual practice is still not widely known to the general public before the advent of virtual reality technology (neurology).

As for raising demons...

It's best to raise them yourself.

I am familiar with this place; I've been there, and I have a wealth of experience.

……

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the office.

Zhang Feng glanced at Xiao Qingshan, who was dismantling his desk, and thought that whether or not he would take care of it, at least he could replace his desk and chair with superconducting ones.

Honestly, I don't know why this kid loves to destroy things at home so much.

Within this month, I just went out for a short while, and when I came back, all the tables and chairs were gone.

"Roar..." Little Green Mountain is now 1.5 meters tall and growing very fast. He was also puzzled, waving the wooden table fragment in front of Zhang Feng as if asking a question.

Zhang Feng couldn't understand, and could only remain silent, letting out a long sigh.

Little Green Mountain was very curious. Every day he saw his "father?" pointing at the wood with his finger, and then a delicious meal would be served.

Then today he saw his father go out, so he wanted to hunt for his father. But now he's already cut the wood into pieces, and dinner hasn't come yet.

So he was very curious.

……

Two days later.

early morning.

The custom-made set of superconducting tables and chairs has been delivered.

Even Zhang Feng's bedroom door was superconducting.

Because Zhang Feng was on a voice call with Lao Liu in the bedroom yesterday and didn't come out for a long time.

Xiao Qingshan, fearing something might happen to his father, slapped the door open.

That's perfect, let's change it then.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng's office was expanded, creating a small green hillside for sleeping and playing.

Inside, there is a complete set of superconducting beds, a replica of a superconducting cave, and several superconducting toy fish.

The amount of superconductivity is enough to build several superconducting cars.

I was originally thinking of building a superconducting water tank, but I was afraid he would make water everywhere, so I gave up on that idea.

Zhang Feng looked around the room and was quite satisfied; at least Xiao Qingshan wouldn't be damaged by the camera.

"I'm going out. You stay home and behave yourself."

Afterwards, Zhang Feng glanced around and saw that everything that could be dismantled was protected. He then gave him an order and headed towards the lowest level of the base.

Yesterday, Lao Liu called to discuss today's 'Federal Council issue'.

It was also the 'first formal meeting within the Federation'.

……

8am.

In a meeting room on the lowest floor of the base.

Zhang Feng and Lao Liu sat at a table, surrounded by personnel from the planning department and think tank, as well as several unnamed individuals.

But now, it is Lao Liu who represents Da Xia and is also a Xia Congressman in the Federation.

Zhang Feng represents the global data center.

The federal government operates on a parliamentary system, without a speaker.

At that very moment, at 8:10, the various screens in front of us turned on, displaying videos of representatives from all sides, namely the members of parliament.

There was only one in each dynasty.

In addition, there are three global super-agency organizations, each of which sends one member as a member of parliament.

But now it seems that they are the only ones on the screen.

However, everyone knew perfectly well that there was definitely more than one person in the room where each person was located.

It must be the planning department, the think tank, the government department, and other important figures within their respective courts.

"Then let's get started."

At this moment, Zhang Feng also began his presentation, looking at the crowd who were 'on high alert'.

"Our side's 'Liu Yi,' or more accurately, Xia's Liu Yi, has proposed a global optimization plan."

Because this involves various parties worldwide, we invite them to discuss this today.

As Zhang Feng spoke, he looked at Lao Liu and said, "Liu Yi, why don't you tell us?"

Zhang Feng hadn't actually seen the plan.

Because I was still optimizing it yesterday, and then I came to the meeting as soon as I woke up this morning.

"Everyone," Old Liu said, standing up and organizing his thoughts before speaking, "The Pioneer is currently in seclusion and hasn't seen my proposal yet."

Old Liu is a shrewd person, and Zheng Ye's wisdom is even more outstanding. He immediately put Zhang Feng aside.

In order to avoid the plan being flawed and attracting the 'small-scale shared hatred' of others.

Furthermore, it is also for the sake of fairness.

Because he and Zhang Feng were in the same place, many of his words were interpreted by outsiders as representing 'pioneers'.

So even if the plan is bad during this super honeymoon period, many people will not object.

at the same time.

After saying that, Lao Liu listened to the planning department's explanation in his earpiece and said seriously, "I propose that the West carry out large-scale planting, while the East conducts superconductivity and Z1 production."

In addition, small-scale reshuffling and adjustments were made to the technical personnel.

I also have a detailed process for this plan, please take a look.

As he said this, he took out the specific contingency plan from the planning department and handed it to a person next to him.

Approximately five seconds later, after obtaining authorization from the data center and acceptance from all parties involved.

These documents were also displayed on screens by various parties.

Zhang Feng glanced at it as well and saw that this so-called small-scale adjustment was actually a major reshuffle of talent.

Send 20% of our skilled planting personnel and equipment to the West.

20% of the technical jobs and equipment from the West have come to our side.

It can be considered a kind of 'exchange' of manpower and resources.

And what's even more outrageous in the south is that a small number of people are being relocated to the north.

Then, a large-scale Z1 network was laid in the south, implementing a transoceanic power grid and a global energy storage station.

Theoretically speaking, this is indeed very good.

This has enabled some of the 'learning from each other's strengths and making up for each other's weaknesses', as well as better global development and better utilization of each other's geographical location and energy resources.

In particular, the planning department also provided detailed and specific operational guidelines, which are highly feasible.

However, there are too many areas that require investment and too many aspects that need attention.

This would constitute a fundamental change to the world order, and would be extremely damaging.

The advantages and disadvantages are both significant.

then.

After reading it, most people looked at it with disapproval and turned their attention to Zhang Feng, who was in the lead.

Zhang Feng, after reading it, was actually against it.

Even Lao Liu, who proposed the plan, was somewhat opposed to it.

This plan is just too good.

As the representative of the Xia Fang Conference within the Federation, and faced with such a good plan, Lao Liu had no choice but to bring it up.

As for whether it's feasible or not, let's discuss it and share our opinions.

However, no one spoke; instead, they all looked at Zhang Feng.

Because it was their 'first meeting,' they wanted to hear what the pioneers had to say and find out the general direction first.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Zhang Feng, based on the reports he had recently seen, stated quite frankly:
"Because it was a closed-door internal meeting, I'll be more frank."

First of all, each of us still manages our own accounts, right?

"Correct."

"Pioneers, we are."

"Thank you for your generosity in not taking back our financial control."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and some even wanted to sing praises of Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng raised his hand to stop the useless words and said, "Since you are in charge of different things, you all know your own accounts, so you can no longer see them with your eyes."

Our federation has collapsed again in less than a few months.

In the words of our Great Xia, expenditures and returns have long been out of balance, and the accounts are a complete mess.

We need to understand that our federal economy has just been revised.

Do you all want prices to collapse again?

Zhang Feng pointed to the plan and looked at a group of people who were eager to try it out.

"The plan is good, and it's for the future of the Federation, but the cost of this relocation is too high."

If we achieve new technological breakthroughs, it could lead to another shift in the world order, which has already undergone a transformation.

Everyone.

You need to understand that we are now experiencing a technological leap that is "forced to grow faster than we should," and our foundation is too weak.

Now, we are in the midst of a major energy shortage during the technology transition period.

Even the smallest amount of energy must be deducted and saved by their respective planning departments.

Now, let's close the door and talk about things among ourselves.

We really can't afford any more setbacks.

"Spirit stone optimization has been completely halted. Further disruptions could lead to an energy collapse if problems arise."

After Zhang Feng finished speaking, he looked at the congressmen in the federal government.

At this moment, Zhang Feng also felt that civilization had advanced too quickly, and the aftereffects were already beginning to emerge.

If it weren't for the Z1 superconductivity holding up the economy, we might have entered another economic crisis.

Because in this section, the 'Superconducting Computing Power Building' was launched! It enables the further mass production of superconducting computing.

Faced with the pioneer's 'lecturing' manner, no one dared to utter a word, and even fewer wanted to be 'criticized by name' at the very first meeting.

After all, this was the first time everyone had formed such a 'truly' unified meeting.

Everyone is feeling their way across the river, and nobody wants to be the first to stick their neck out.

There was none of the free expression of opinions that was common at previous meetings.

Meanwhile, the parties were exchanging glances, and the think tank was whispering amongst themselves like a storm.

In the end, the think tank members only had one thing to say: "Silence is golden in such a 'first formal internal meeting'."

It is a tacit compromise on the issue.

Seeing that everyone was burying their heads in the sand, Zhang Feng directly called out, "Gernard, you are the representative of the Yuan Dynasty and also the great western dynasty, so please share your thoughts."

Before he could refuse, Zhang Feng said, "Now raise your hands to vote. Those who agree to make Grenard the Western Chief Representative, please raise your hands."

Brush brush.

Everyone except for the bewildered Gernard raised their hands.

“Okay, it’s unanimously approved internally.” Zhang Feng nodded and looked at Xi Dai, “Xi Dai, please explain this issue.”

"My God!" Grenard, now Sidde, was utterly bewildered. "Do you really want your followers to go to hell?"

If he says something wrong, he might offend a whole group of people.

However, after a few seconds of hesitation, he listened to the voice message from the think tank while quickly gathering his thoughts and organizing his words:

"Pioneers, gentlemen of the Federal House of Representatives."

I agree with the pioneer's question, because the pioneer's judgment is entirely correct.

We have deficiencies in energy use and monetary expenditure management, and have reached the point described in the East as "the mountains are exhausted and the water is exhausted," facing another crisis of collapse.

If I could represent the entire West…

After glancing at the Western representatives, Grenard said, "Gentlemen of the West in Parliament, I will approve the indefinite postponement of this plan to give us the time we need."

"I agree too."

"Agree!"

"Follow the will of the pioneers."

The group answered in turn.

This was Zhang Feng's beginning and Cang Chao's ending, and Old Liu nodded in agreement.

Since the big brothers have all nodded in agreement, what else could they possibly say?
"Then the meeting is adjourned." Seeing that no one had anything to say, Zhang Feng decided to leave.

Just as he stood up, Zhang Feng looked at Gernard on the screen, who had also stood up.

"Gernard".

“Pioneer!” Genard bowed slightly and stopped in his tracks.

The others, who were about to get up, stopped and looked at Zhang Feng, thinking that there was something important going on.

Zhang Feng smiled and corrected Grenard, saying, "What you just said wasn't 'the mountains are exhausted and the water is exhausted,' but 'the mountains are exhausted and the water is exhausted.'"

Furthermore, "The mountains and rivers seem to have no end" is a poem, and there is another line after it, "The willows are dark and the flowers are bright, and then there is another village."

If you're not very familiar with this, you can consult us at Dongfang; many people there are willing to answer your questions.

"Thank you, pioneer." Grenard was somewhat flattered by the kindness of the pioneer and the guidance he received from him, and bowed in gratitude.

Zhang Feng shook his head.
"And one more thing, in future formal parliamentary sessions..."

Zhang Feng looked at the group of people who were staring at him with serious expressions.

"Please call me a congressman."

(End of this chapter)