The Great Seminary

Chapter 298 Unlocking the Mystery
It's possible for people to hit it off immediately, but any relationship that wants to last must be nurtured with care.

After all, aside from saints and madmen, deep down every human being will inevitably have the thought that "every man for himself" exists.

Hearing the hefty reward promised by Zhang Gui, even though she didn't care, Chu Tuantuan's heart still trembled slightly. She said jokingly:

"They have the nerve to talk so loudly about the one in a hundred profit."

"Is it true that only a slow and steady approach can last forever?" Zhang Gui stuffed all the golden books into his robes.
"Brother Tuan Tuan, last time you gave me some information that allowed me to act freely and migrate tens of millions more young men to the True Dragon Kingdom."

Perhaps in your eyes it's just a matter of good friends taking a risk and tipping each other off.

But in my view, it is a turning point to gain 'great profits'.

After all, the dynastic changes of several major powers within a continent take hundreds of years.

If we don't seize this opportunity presented by the dramatic changes in the Ming and Song dynasties, we might not have another chance.

Even though everyone shares the risks and queues up to eat fruit, of course everyone should enjoy it together.

So I remember it all, and it will definitely be reflected in the True Dragon Kingdom's 'National Merit Fund' in the future.

"Then tell me, what exactly is the True Dragon Kingdom's 'National Merit Fund'?"

This is me.

A good emperor should manage the country, not rule it.

Their relationship with national heroes should be that of major and minor shareholders, not ruler and subject.
This concept is fully embodied…

Zhang Gui rambled on about how the True Dragon Kingdom operated under a system of shared land ownership and no hereditary titles.

The funds, which consist of a semi-monopoly profit-sharing structure and a semi-property rights income structure, were used to divide up the profits from the founding of the nation.

Finally:

"Using a legal system where the king is subject to the law, we must first ensure that all citizens have the right to be well-fed, clothed, and to receive basic medical care and education when they are sick."

Next is ensuring the stability of 'capital rights'.

Therefore, as long as the True Dragon Kingdom exists, our 'foundation dividends' will not expire.

Chu Tuantuan remained silent for a long time after hearing this, while Zhang Gui began to eat and drink heartily, thoroughly enjoying himself.

After he had eaten and drunk his fill, Chu Tuantuan finally spoke again:

"Brother Gui, are you some kind of born saint? How could you come up with such a clever idea!"
I've been pondering this for so long and just figuring out the basics is already amazing!

"I knew that with your smart brain, you would definitely be able to accept my new ideas."

Zhang Gui said with a smile:
"Oh, right, I also have a treasure to give you."

He pulled a thin, gossamer-thin cloak from his sleeve and draped it over himself.

Shake gently.

The cloak instantly transformed into a phosphorus-free earthworm hide, completely enveloping Zhang Gui.

Then he rolled on the deck of the ship and transformed into a living, breathing, phosphorus-free earth dragon.

He rolled over again and transformed back into a normal human, handing the cloak to Chu Tuantuan.

"This cloak can transform into a phosphorus-free earth dragon from the 'Hundred Earth Demon Races' and instantly burrow deep into the earth's crust."

They can either lie dormant or burrow underground to escape.

Perfect for a secret intelligence agency head like you, hated by everyone—for saving your life.

Chu Tuantuan ignored Zhang Gui's teasing, curiously took the cloak, and draped it over her shoulders.
"This strange object is truly peculiar, as it can actually transform into the 'Hundred Races of Earthly Demons,' it must have come from the 'Cave Realm.'"

"Don't tell me your aunt Liulong gave you this treasure, and you're already trying to get rid of her the next minute?"

"She doesn't have that kind of generosity."

I made this strange object myself, following the instructions on a fragment of a book called "The True Record of the Transformation and Teleportation of the Hundred Races of Earthly Demons."

"What? You did this yourself? When did you acquire this ability?" "Isn't this all thanks to a 'great philanthropist' in the Compassionate People's Association who risked his life to give me this opportunity…?"

Zhang Gui recounted his entanglements with the "Ciren Society" during the migration of people in the northern border region of the Ming and Song dynasties, and concluded by saying:

"Later, I successively wiped out several groups of human slaves from the 'Compassionate People Society'."

Several pieces of phosphorus-free earthworm eggs were found.

They hatched a human-headed worm, skinned it, and made several transformation garments.

Although it lacks the ability to pierce through the void, it also cannot 'grow giant' to a length of over ten feet.

But it is possible to burrow underground and remain dormant for a hundred days without dying, and to travel thousands of miles tirelessly in stealth.

"That's already amazing!"
Learning skills by looking at pictures, or the secret techniques for creating 'strange objects'.

"You're simply a born 'creator'!" Chu Tuantuan praised sincerely.

"That's not entirely true," Zhang Gui said with a smile, waving his hand and speaking the truth.

"Actually, it's a divine cluster that I own, which happens to be able to knead the finest transformed leather. I took advantage of it."

When Chu Tuantuan heard that it concerned 'Shencong', she stopped asking questions and changed the subject, chatting about other things.

Before I knew it, the sun was setting.

Zhang Gui felt he had dawdled long enough, so he stood up from the rocking chair.

"It's about time I headed back to Pingyang Town, Brother Tuantuan. Let's say goodbye for now."

See you another day.

"Well, if you don't want me to actually do it, then don't frighten the old man."

Chu Tuantuan joked.

"I just want to scare him a little," Zhang Gui waved his hand.

He activated the Divine Cong 'Zongheng Ruyi' and flew directly through the ship's window, disappearing without a trace.

A short while later, they appeared outside a side gate of the Zhang family's main residence in Pingyang.

Just as he was about to politely inform the gatekeeper, a familiar-looking head steward rushed over.
"Brother Gui, you've finally shown up! The patriarch and all the elders have been waiting anxiously for hours!"

"Then lead the way quickly!" Zhang Gui's expression changed, and he also showed an anxious look.

Just then, he suddenly felt a strange sensation, and the second rule of the second element he had mastered, the rule of law, the principle of equality, came into being.

I sensed it in the darkness.

From then on, anyone who was punished by his divine authority and legal system would have their level suddenly reduced by one if they possessed extraordinary power.

"The influx of tens of millions of immigrants to the northern border of the Ming and Song dynasties led to a rapid deterioration of public order in the True Dragon Kingdom."

So, has the nationwide propaganda campaign of "equality before the law" finally uncovered the mystery?

Very good, very good.

Even though he couldn't laugh out loud, Zhang Gui couldn't help but think that good fortune was upon him.

They had already arrived outside Zhang Liuduo's study.

Amidst a series of announcements, everyone in the study eagerly awaited their arrival outside.

Upon seeing Zhang Gui appear, they immediately surrounded him.
"Brother Gui went to Longmenbo to find that Chief Chu. It is said that he also serves as the 'chief of the Eastern Depot' in Siyang County."

"It couldn't possibly be him trying to make things difficult for the Zhang family of Pingyang, could it?"
"Hey, everyone says that Chief Chu and Brother Gui have quite a good relationship, so he definitely won't make things difficult for us, right?"
"There must be some rules, even if it's the Eastern Depot's urgent interrogation, secret arrest, and imprisonment in the imperial prison, there must be some rules."

Why pull this 'show' on the first day of the Lunar New Year, during the ancestral worship ceremony?

(End of this chapter)