478: Different political systems

The next morning, Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, as a student of Tang Ku, surprisingly came to pay his respects in person very early, accompanied by many court officials.

Naturally, when the emperor knelt before Tang Ku, everyone except for the Old Prime Minister bowed their heads and knelt on the ground, not daring to move a muscle.

Watching this scene, Tang Ku couldn't help but smile slightly: "It seems you have prepared quite thoroughly and have already won them all over?"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country was overjoyed and laughed: "Master, your insight is sharp. Prime Minister Yang deserves the greatest credit; it was all his strategic planning that helped me truly grasp imperial power. Moreover, if it weren't for you, Master, handling Prince Yong beforehand... Hehe, this Disciple would not be here today!"

"Hmm, your heart is kind and benevolent; compared to that bloodthirsty Prince Yong, you are much more qualified!"

Tang Ku smiled faintly, "The so-called 'the benevolent are invincible'—these four words are something you must always keep in your heart!"

"The benevolent are invincible, the benevolent are invincible..."

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country chewed on these words, feeling more and more that they made sense. He couldn't help but bow again and say: "This Disciple will strictly remember Master's teachings!"

Behind him, Yang Tuisi smacked his lips, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly sighed: "The Holy Monk is not only powerful, but even your wisdom is something we cannot hope to reach... With you here, Your Majesty can rest easy!"

Tang Ku smiled and shook his head, saying: "After all, I am not from this world, and there will eventually come a time when I must leave. In our world, there is a saying: 'The Master leads you through the door, but the cultivation depends on the individual.' No matter how I teach you, in the end, you must rely on yourselves to gradually develop!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country stiffened, then couldn't help but smile bitterly: "That's right, Master is ultimately not from this world... Sigh... However, being able to listen to Master's teachings by your side is already a great blessing; what more could I ask for!"

"It is best that you think this way... Hmm, let them all retire and get to work. After all, the court situation has just stabilized, and there are many things to handle. Your Majesty, come inside with Poor Monk; I have some questions for you... Hmm, afterwards, I will impart to you some methods to Cultivate and some basic principles of governing a country. Later, relying on these, it will be enough to build your Dongyu Country into an Empire even more powerful than Xituo Country!"

Tang Ku smiled and said.

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country laughed and said: "That would be wonderful, but... Master might be mistaken. Xituo Country is not some Empire... Hmm, how should I describe it..."

Yang Tuisi stroked his beard and smiled: "Holy Monk, the political system of Xituo Country is different from ours. Our country has a hereditary imperial power, but Xituo Country is like the abdication system in history. Their leaders are elected by public consensus among various factions, and then the best is chosen to take office. The person in office has a five-year term, and during their tenure, they hold total control over military and political power; it can be said their power is overwhelming... Oh, right, their leader has a name: President!"

"???"

Tang Ku was dumbfounded. Seeing Tang Ku stunned, Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country thought he didn't understand what the Prime Minister said, so he couldn't help but explain: "Xituo Country found the original blueprints for mechanical technology in ancient ruins, and from this, they developed their current power. Their country... sigh, it is shameful to say, it is much wealthier than ours. Because the equipment they invented can speed across the Mo Wen Plains, and whether in the extreme cold season or in the extreme heat, they can conduct collection operations. They obtain the most of all kinds of resources, which is why they have such a scale of development..."

"Although we also have similar equipment, the cost is too high; ordinary wealthy merchants and manufacturers cannot afford it. However, the other side's mechanical equipment has a low cost, and even ordinary people can operate it..."

"So, just in terms of technology, we have fallen too far behind!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country sighed.

Tang Ku suddenly came back to his senses, secretly having a guess in his heart, but he couldn't be sure about the specifics yet.

"Hmm, I roughly understand. Hehe, don't worry, these are not problems... Hmm, come with me. If the Old Prime Minister wants to stay, that's fine too..."

Tang Ku glanced at Yang Tuisi. Old Yang rolled his eyes and thought to himself: "Your order to leave is so obvious; if I were to stay, I would really be too tactless..."

"Besides, if he really wanted to harm Your Majesty, even if there were more of us present, it would be useless..."

Thinking this, the old man already took his leave and retreated, leading the officials to slowly withdraw.

Seeing that the environment was quiet, Tang Ku couldn't help but sit cross-legged on the ground... The room was paved with smooth bricks, as flat and clean as marble, and a thick carpet was laid over the bricks, which was extremely comfortable to step on. This was also the reason why Tang Ku wanted to sit cross-legged on the ground.

"Yuanyu, come here and sit opposite me!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country nodded, then learned from Tang Ku's example and sat down cross-legged. The Ashura Clan focused on Cultivate their Physical Body; they didn't know what sitting cross-legged meant, but seeing Tang Ku do it, and because this action seemed full of a mysterious aura, he just followed suit.

"Listen, there isn't much I can teach you, but it should be enough for you to use now. As for the future, it will depend on your own fortune..."

As he spoke, Tang Ku told Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country the most basic Qi Circulation formula and Qi practice methods. He guided him in breathing and exhaling, using Buddha Dharma as a guide, and used Buddha Power to clear the Meridians in his body until a sense of Qi appeared and began to automatically circulate through the Meridians, eventually guiding the Qi to return to the Dantian, at which point he stopped.

"This... is this the power you use, Master? It's really... so magical!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country looked at his own hands, feeling as if there was infinite power contained within his body. As long as he wished, he had the ability to blast even the previous Prince Yong to pieces.

Tang Ku was secretly surprised: "This clan is truly gifted. Their physical fitness is countless times higher than that of ordinary humans, but they suffer from lacking basic Qi practice methods. If the method of Qi practice is combined with their Body Refining techniques, it will surely allow this clan's combat power to reach a higher level, perhaps even rivaling the Arhats of the Buddhist sect!"

"Don't be too happy too soon. There are countless strong people in this Universe. If you become complacent just because you have a sense of Qi, in the end, you will be the one to suffer!"

Tang Ku, well-versed in the way of being a Master, solemnly reminded him.

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country came back to his senses from his shock, then couldn't help but stand up, cupped his hands and said: "Many thanks for your guidance, Master. This Disciple will strictly remember your teachings..."

"Hmm, let's stop the Cultivate for today... The methods your clan uses to train the Physical Body must not be stopped either. Combining the two is the true way, understand?"

Tang Ku said, "Hmm, it just so happens they are here too... Look, this is your Senior Sister and Senior Brother. Go and greet them!"

As he was speaking, the door was suddenly opened, and Xiao Cui and Heishan walked in. They respectfully pressed their palms together towards Tang Ku and said in unison: "Master, you summoned us; what are your orders?"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country cupped his hands and said: "Senior Brother, Senior Sister, I am the new Disciple Master has taken in, Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country!"

The three of them greeted each other, and then Tang Ku said: "Next, I have some things to ask your Junior Brother. You should also listen from the side; brainstorming together might yield some gains..."