Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

"Perfect timing. With these herbs, you can also talk to them about spiritual plants and immortal herbs."

"Logically speaking, our Great Xia is rich in spiritual energy and full of spiritual veins and mineral deposits. It shouldn't lack those rare and precious materials. I wonder if it's because there are no seeds, or because, like spirit stones, they require specific methods to cultivate and extract."

"Do those magical herbs and plants also need to cultivate wisdom and practice like humans?"

Xie Cangrong fiddled with the gourd in his hand and said to Liu Bingxuan as if giving a suggestion, "You can take this opportunity to talk to them about these things."

Liu Bingxuan simply nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Those people should now adjust their attitude and have a proper talk with us."

Xie Cangrong leaned back in his chair, his eyes gleaming: "Your attitude is that Great Xia won't absolutely reject the Immortal Alliance. We can trade and exchange with them. If they want spirit stones, we can give them to them, but we'll have to pay a price. Knowledge, magic weapons, spiritual plants and herbs, pills... all of these are acceptable, as long as the price is fair. We're having an equal trade and cooperation; don't think about getting something for nothing."

"If the cooperation progresses smoothly, we might consider gradually opening up access in the future, allowing their people to come to our Great Xia..."

Xie Cangrong emphasized again: "All of this is just your attitude."

"yes!"

Liu Bingxuan's attitude merely represents the personal stance of his pro-immortal faction.

He cannot represent Xie Cangrong's attitude, much less the Great Xia Dynasty. He can say many things Xie Cangrong cannot say, and make many promises Xie Cangrong cannot make; he only needs to know where Xie Cangrong's bottom line is.

Xie Cangrong shattered the arrogance of Xiao Zheng and his ilk at the Mingtang Assembly, forcing them to take the Great Xia Dynasty seriously.

But we can't always suppress people; we need to provide them with a link to stay connected and hope for their future.

Now, let Liu Bingxuan act as a peacemaker, offer a sweet treat, and negotiate properly with the other party. Xie Cangrong is not stingy; a transaction requires mutual concessions and benefits to achieve a win-win situation.

Xie Cangrong simply watched from the rear, making adjustments as needed, maintaining a relationship that was neither hostile nor friendly.

In the future, they may even establish embassies with the Immortal Alliance, and Liu Bingxuan is the middleman for this.

As he had said before, Qi Xiu would be in charge of internal affairs, while he would be in charge of external affairs.

Suppressing Liu Bingxuan means suppressing cultivators; praising Liu Bingxuan means approving related cooperation.

As the Great Xia Dynasty steadily develops and rules and order are gradually established, when the Great Xia Dynasty is able to control the overall situation, he will allow the Immortal Sect to gradually move in.

It is better to guide than to block. The nation is a community of humankind, but each individual is also a distinct individual.

Humans are naturally inclined to seek advantage and avoid harm. The purpose of politics is rational governance that fosters a greater love for one's country among its people. This should not be achieved through tyrannical means.

The Great Xia Dynasty is currently unable to withstand external impacts, so it must build barriers as much as possible. This is not isolationism, but self-protection, but it cannot continue indefinitely. When it becomes stronger and possesses its own advantages, achieving peace, prosperity, strength, and order, it will not prevent the outflow of people but will also accept the inflow of outsiders.

After all, a country is built by people, and people from all over the world are talented.

His people will also go out into the world, waging war, instigating conflict, annexing, orchestrating events, spreading culture, encroaching on commerce... Perhaps the land of the Immortal Alliance will also become the land of Great Xia.

These things are still too far off.

He then shifted his focus back to reality: "We don't know if they have any way to contact the Immortal Alliance right now. If they do, they might want to leave. Try your best to keep them here."

"As for the rest, feel free to say whatever you want."

He can withstand this test.

But who knows what will happen next time.

We should try to slow down this process as much as possible.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bingxuan's eyes flickered, and he replied in a deep voice, "Your subject understands!"

"Go then~"

"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"

After Liu Bingxuan left, everything returned to normal.

Zhaolin Pavilion was empty and somewhat desolate.

Xie Cangrong picked up the book "Taihua Qi Refining Technique" again. The setting sun shone through the window, illuminating the ancient pages.

Xie Cangrong leaned back in his chair, his fingertips tracing the spine of the book, sighing repeatedly, "Immortality...immortality, how captivating!"

His gaze fell upon the black and white chessboard before him, and he murmured softly, "Tao, Buddhism, Law, Mohism, Vertical and Horizontal..."

Xie Cangrong studied history in his previous life and was quite familiar with the long-standing culture of the ancient country. Studying history makes one wise, and he was able to conquer the world in many ways thanks to his knowledge.

He could always find some similarities between the pursuits of cultivators on the immortal and demonic side and the aspirations of ministers on his side who had awakened and were cultivating.

In their previous lives, these ideas and wisdom were simply ideas and wisdom, but in this world, they may unleash infinite possibilities.

Although they are completely different histories, the development of history has its commonalities. They all lead to the same goal, and many philosophical ideas that have survived countless years will always be discovered, passed down, and believed.

Gradually, he was able to find some clues.

Knowledge is defined by people, but thought is alive, and reason has no right or wrong; it is not a completely uniform mold. He will not confuse the philosophy of this world with the various schools of thought of the past, strictly putting them into the same mold, but he can roughly classify them by using common characteristics.

Gong Qiao was skilled in practical science, explored the truth, and was adept at craftsmanship. Apart from lacking the core ideas of universal love and non-aggression, he was quite similar to the Mohist school of craftsmanship.

Qi Xiu devoted himself to law, pursued the supremacy of legal principles, sought order and harmony, and even believed that the emperor should be punished the same as commoners when he broke the law. He was rightfully a Legalist.

Liu Bingxuan pursued the ambition of influencing the world with strategy and overturning mountains and rivers with words. He formed alliances and created momentum, dancing in the chaos of the world, much like the strategists of Guiguzi.

So, what about the others?

The unique cultivation system of the Great Xia Dynasty seems to be gradually finding its direction.

He took the cultivation manual and walked out of Zhaolin Pavilion.

Time really flies.

Before he knew it, the sun had gradually set, casting a dim, yellowish light that made Xie Cangrong squint slightly.

"Mr. Xu!"

He called out softly.

A figure flashed by, and a burly guard appeared before him, kneeling on one knee: "Your Majesty."

He handed the [Taihua Qi Refining Technique] to the other party and said calmly, "Go and give this to Gong Qiao yourself. Hand it to her personally, and after she memorizes it, give it to Liu Bingxuan."

"yes!"

"Then, go to the Imperial Academy..."

He gave the order halfway through, then seemed to remember something and shook his head: "Hmm... never mind, the old man is getting on in years, I'll go myself."

Even emperors are human; they should rest when they need to, and take a stroll when they want to.

Perfect timing! Staying in the palace for too long is getting boring, and he had promised Susu that it was time to go out for a stroll.

"You only need to send a message saying that I will be visiting tomorrow with my wife."

Xu Jun simply replied, "Yes!"