Chapter 11

Once this idea began to take root in Lin Tuo’s mind, it couldn’t be stopped.

But it made sense. If there was no external force, a unified dynasty was likely to become rigid for a long time. Even if the dynasty changed, it would only change the group of people in power and that’s it.

There would not be any fundamental innovation for a while.

But if Lin Tuo gently pushed it, could a technological boom happen?

‘I could try…The problem is how I would go about it. From the bottom up, no, it was too difficult to bring about change from the bottom of society. In contrast, a top-down approach is more feasible…’

‘So, how do I grant knowledge to the Chi Dynasty?’ Lin Tuo fell into deep thought.

Knowledge was not a specific thing and it was difficult to directly grant it. Knowledge could only be imparted from teacher to student. In this process, it was necessary to communicate heavily, not just a one sided narration.

First of all, it was difficult to achieve very good results with this method. After all, what if the people he talked to didn’t understand it at all?

In addition, he was also not sure what consequences this way would lead to. Would his own teachings would be regarded as taboo knowledge and be shunned by society?

Would the emperor dare not execute it out of fear or arrogance?

‘I still have to think of a more people-friendly method…I can’t go too far beyond the understanding of the current sandbox humans and I have to let them learn in awe and take the initiative to develop…”

While he was thinking, the sky gradually brightened, and Lin Tuo also had some more ideas.

‘Before that, I have to go in and see.’

After making up his mind, Lin Tuo called out the virtual panel, then returned to the main page of the system and entered the Mall, focusing on a new product.

It was a new product that quietly appeared after human beings were born in the sandbox.

[Universal Language Technique: 100 Ether.]

[Description: An ability to quickly master unfamiliar languages.]

Obviously, this was for the purpose of communicating with the human beings in the sandbox.

Only before absorbing the Ether from the sandbox world, Lin Tuo couldn’t afford it.

‘Buy!’ Holding his chest, he spit out these two words painfully. Lin Tuo felt empty for a short time. He watched in sadness as his Ether dropped from 124 to 24.

[Successful purchase.]

Seeing the prompt, Lin Tuo returned to the Creative Mode page once again. He then adjusted the sand table time flow rate to 1:1.

In an instant, the pictures and shadows flying across the sand table seemed to become static.

At this moment in time, the sandbox world was completely synchronized with reality.

Immediately, Lin Tuo raised his right hand again, hesitated, and covered the largest and most prosperous city on the mainland with his palm.

That was the capital of the Chi Dynasty.

Lin Tuo intended to let his clone descend into the heart of the Chi Dynasty and see with his own eyes what the world looked like.

…

At the same time, in the northwestern part of China, inside the black box.

Inside the former Taklimakan Desert, it was now dawn. The sky was still dark and the night sky was full of stars.

On this vast land, cities and villages were dotted all over, their citizens slowly waking up.

But at this moment, an invisible big hand quietly fell from the heavens without alarming anyone.

This was the 561st year of the Chi Dynasty.

An ordinary night.

In outskirts of Kyoto, on an official road, a strangely dressed figure appeared.

…

To the north of the Taklimakan mainland, there were endless mountains, and to the south, there was a plain.

The capital city of Chi Dynasty was located here.

It was early spring and the cold had subsided. The weather was already warm, and the peach blossoms in Kyoto were all uniquely beautiful.

The morning sun slowly rose from below the horizon, and the warm red light illuminated the city.

South Gate.

The gate was closed but there was already a long queue outside the city- those people were waiting to enter the city.

“Everyone lighten up! Today’s a festival! But no matter what happens, none of you should slack off! Am I understood?”

The leader of the city guard quietly appeared above the city gate.

The stern shout was like hail, piercing the weariness of the guards.

“Yes, sir!”

Seeing the soldiers hold their heads up, the expression of commanding officer only eased slightly.

Although he was considered an officer by his rank, in Kyoto, he was at the very bottom.

He was responsible for guarding the city gates. Anything going wrong was a major matter.

Especially… today.

Turning his head to look outside the city, the sky was shining. The officer squinted his eyes and began to count the number of horses and wagons outside the city based on experience.

It turned out to be three times more than usual.

He knew that today was the day when the annual Memorial Ceremony was held.

In the early spring, when the peach blossoms are at their peak, His Majesty the Emperor will lead his officials to hold ceremonies to worship the gods. This tradition had existed since hundreds of years ago when the dynasty was only a vassal state.

It has been held countless times so far.

Where the Memorial Ceremony took place at was the imperial garden, which was only open to the people of Kyoto on a few days each year.

This ceremonial ceremony for the gods was the most grand and there is no limit to viewers. Therefore, at this time of the year, not only people from Kyoto, but also citizens from other cities, counties and even countries will come to watch it.

One reason was to observe the ceremony and the other was to see beautiful flowers in Kyoto.

Due to the large number of people, the pressure on the city gate guards also increased sharply. After all…for such a big celebration, if some chaotic scoundrels were brought in…

They would be paying the price.

Today was the day. The number of people entering the city was already considered to be less. As people usually came to Kyoto a few days in advance. As far as he knew, the inns in the city were almost full now.

Fat drunk men were singing and dancing all night long.

On the Taochuan River, ships gathered, and the river lights flooded both banks.

For the outsiders, it was a sight to behold. However, as a native of Kyoto, he only found it boring.

The same scenery, repeated cycles. It’s like it’s been carved out of a mold for decades upon decades. There was nothing new about it.

They changed to a new singer and dancer? Or what, a new song?

This was nothing new, really, it was just a new coat of paint. As an officer, he shouldn’t have thought about it that way, but he liked to think about it and couldn’t control it.

In his opinion, the Chi Dynasty was founded more than 500 years ago and the prosperity on the surface has long been unable to conceal the decay and rigidity inside.

Not surprisingly, looking at the entire continent, the dynasty was unified and some small rebel forces are nowhere to be found. Without enemies, even the strongest empire will inevitably stagnate.

Well, today’s monarch is a bright master who strives to govern, but what can His Majesty do? Work hard?

“This world… after all, there are no new tricks.” The officer thought silently, and then heard a bell ringing behind him.

He sniffed immediately and shouted: “Open the gate!”

*Rumble*

At this moment, the hinges turned and the southern gate of Kyoto opened. At the same time, the people waiting outside the city waved their whips and drove their carriages slowly, squirming forward.

“What’s in the carriage?”

“Stop for inspection.”

“Show your papers, yes, go in.”

“Next!”

After wiping his sweat, the officer shouted.

Immediately, a young man with a long gown, short hair, and bright eyes appeared in front of him.

It seemed that he came on foot, and his temperament was very different from everyone, like a scholar. Or no, with more agility and sharpness, like a warrior?

“Are you from Mingzhou Mansion?” The officer was stunned, then glanced at the identity document handed over by the other party, and asked subconsciously.

“Yes.” The young man smiled and nodded.

“This identity seems alright…” The officer looked through it, handed it back, then hesitated, and asked:

“This is your first time in Kyoto?”

“It is indeed my first time.”

“What are you doing here?” The officer couldn’t help asking again.

Immediately, I saw Lin Tuo looking at him with interest, the corners of his mouth slowly turned up, and he said something inexplicable:

“I came to look at the world…”