Chapter 1150: Questions

After Su Fan left Zhang Jiao's residence, Zhang Jiao's expression finally softened.

Feeling the knowledge in his mind and the Jade Box in his hand, a smile also appeared on his face.

"So it was him."

At this moment, Zhang Jiao finally knew who that young man from just now was.

A Sage of the Agricultural School and Medical School, and also a high-level expert in Taoist talisman arts, active during the Great Qin period, and one of the sages of the Human Race.

This sage of the Human Race might not be remembered by many at the bottom, but some families with an Inheritance all remember that the Human Race had such a sage.

After all, as for food, the current grain production in the fields is not a problem, even if it might be less than it was during the Great Qin.

The Great Qin placed great importance on farming; in the assessment of local officials, it was not just about the grain taxes they collected, but more crucially, the total grain output of a region and the yield per unit were key to promotion assessments.

During the Great Qin period, officials were not like they are now; although they had great power back then, the Great Qin valued law, and the constraints on officials were also very significant.

It was precisely because of this that the Great Qin could become so powerful, because the government could not afford to be inactive.

The degree of trust the common people at the bottom had in the Great Qin grew stronger and stronger, and the cohesion of the people's hearts was terrifyingly high.

This was also the source of the Great Qin's confidence in daring to confront the Heavenly Court.

It is just that in the current Liu Han Dynasty, although there is plenty of grain production on the land, it is all plundered by local aristocratic families and powerful clans, and the common people at the bottom are living in deep misery.

As someone who came from the bottom, Zhang Jiao naturally resented those aristocratic families and powerful clans, as well as the Liu Han Dynasty, and wanted to overthrow this dark world.

However, after the guidance of this sage of the Human Race, he also knew that once he really did it, he would only end up as a wedding dress for someone else.

The foundation of the Liu Han and those aristocratic families is not something he can resist right now.

Unless his cultivation becomes stronger and he can sweep away everything, only then can he fully realize the ambitions in his heart.

"Senior, please rest assured, this humble Taoist will definitely remember your guidance and will certainly complete your instructions."

Zhang Jiao made a secret decision in his heart.

He was very happy that the senior supported his ideals and ambitions; clearly, this sage of the Human Race also could not stand the current state of the world.

It was just that the sage could not personally intervene, which is considered a rule of the Human Race; after all, these sages have a great influence on the Human Race.

Moreover, many sages have different philosophies; if they were to really intervene, then Jiuzhou would only become even more chaotic.

Furthermore, many sages have already set their sights on the entire Human Race, and the Jiuzhou Dynasty is only a part of the Human Race.

They consider the Human Race as a whole, and naturally, they will gradually let go of the Jiuzhou Dynasty.

Zhang Jiao was not clear about these things, but the confidence in his heart had grown much larger; after all, standing behind him was a sage.

Although it is unclear how strong this sage's cultivation is, it is definitely unfathomable.

Even if the former cannot take action personally, the fact that the other party transmitted so much Inheritance to him, along with these cultivation resources, is enough for him to become an immortal, or even go further.

Having obtained the Taoist Inheritance, Zhang Jiao naturally knew that there were places outside of Jiuzhou, and if one wanted to become an immortal, leaving Jiuzhou was the best option.

Although he was not clear why Jiuzhou had become like this, it is said that the Great Qin suffered divine retribution back then, which implicated the current land of fortune in Jiuzhou, causing a lack of Spiritual Energy.

Regarding this, Zhang Jiao scoffed.

As for the Great Qin, even though thousands of years had passed, some Inheritances still described the prosperous scenes of the Great Qin back then, and he also yearned for the Great Qin.

It is a pity that he was born too late; the Great Qin had already disappeared into the long river of history.

Before, he thought about overthrowing this dark dynasty, but now, Zhang Jiao thinks too much; what caused the current dark world is not just the Imperial Court, but also the local aristocratic families and powerful clans.

And the common people at the bottom themselves.

If one wants to build an ideal society, then the common people at the bottom must also have the ability.

"For the world to be in Great Harmony, does everyone need to be educated?"

"A sage is indeed a sage; his vision is truly transcendent."

Zhang Jiao murmured to himself. As someone from the bottom, Zhang Jiao naturally knew the benefits of reading; without reading, one would live in confusion for a lifetime, and when facing the bullying of those powerful clans, one would have no way to deal with it.

Although reading does not necessarily mean one will have the power to resist.

But if the common people at the bottom all read and understand the principles of things, then it would not be so easy for the powerful clans and aristocratic families to plunder them.

And by then, perhaps the government would be even more clear and honest.

However, universal education is not that easy; knowledge is currently controlled by the powerful and aristocratic families.

Even many small local landlords actually do not have much knowledge Inheritance.

This is also why many of the disciples he accepted came from small landlord backgrounds.

The knowledge in his Inheritance is even better than the Inheritances of those landlords.

"However, in the senior's knowledge, these machines are also more important if one really wants to overthrow the Liu Han and establish a new order."

"Communication and transportation must also change."

"According to the senior's meaning, the Spirit Energy of Jiuzhou will only become weaker and weaker, and there will be fewer and fewer Transcendent beings in the future. In this way, if the center wants to control the local areas, communication becomes extremely important."

Zhang Jiao thought to himself; if an order takes dozens of days to be conveyed, it is quite terrifying to think about.

"Therefore, the most urgent task now is to cultivate disciples and spread knowledge, so that there will be enough manpower in the future."

"However, what the senior said about not needing an emperor in the future—is that really possible?"

He had no ambition for the throne, but if a dynasty has no emperor and no royal family, then how can political power be passed on smoothly?

The position of Prime Minister seems to be a bit inferior compared to an emperor.

And it is not a hereditary system; this kind of succession is indeed quite like that of the ancient times, but the Human Race back then was not large.

Moreover, it was mostly the tribal era, which is different from the current Jiuzhou; can this kind of system really be implemented?

The hereditary system has been passed down for millions and tens of millions of years; how could those with ambition be willing to just let go?

Once someone is unwilling and wants their descendants to continue to hold that position, then this system will be challenged.

"Sigh!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Jiao also had a headache.

As for the human heart, Zhang Jiao had never believed in it.

However, fortunately, that distance is still too far; wanting to establish such a system would require first overthrowing the Liu Han Dynasty, and then promoting universal education, for only in this way would it be possible to implement this system.

Besides, he will become an Immortal in the future and thus have sufficient lifespan; if he were to step down and a successor dared to harbor improper thoughts, wouldn't there still be him, as well as that senior?