505: Development is the hard truth

Bodhisattva, I leave the matters to follow in your hands...

Tang Ku said, pressing his palms together towards Ksitigarbha.

Sanzang, have you thought this through? Do you really want to use that body?

Ksitigarbha hesitated for a moment, then added, None of us knows what will actually happen if Wukong's soul enters that body!

Hehe, if he can use Wukong's body, Wukong can use his!

Tang Ku said with burning eyes, We don't have much time left. Perhaps soon, people from the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Realm will come to fight for the Luck, and it's even very possible that the Extraterrestrial Gods and Demons will attack Chang'an directly! We are severely lacking in high-end combat power!

But even if Wukong recovers his full strength, he still wouldn't count as high-end combat power, would he?

Ksitigarbha said in a deep voice, Currently, too few of our side have mastered the Law. You count as one, I count as one, and besides us, there is Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Erlang Shen. The rest are simply unable to contend with experts of Darwin's level!

The Bodhisattva is right, but...

Tang Ku said in a deep voice, Letting Wukong recover his strength is only the first step. Next, I have another plan... a plan that will give most people the opportunity to comprehend the Law!

Ksitigarbha was suddenly startled, then said in a deep voice: Could it be... are you trying to... Hmm, I understand... Fine, since it's like this, I will bet with you and see who will ultimately claim the Luck of this world!

Tang Ku nodded and then said: Then Bodhisattva, please prepare yourself. I will go arrange the defense of Chang'an, and we will leave tonight!

Ksitigarbha nodded: Go ahead. Just notify me later. As a monk, I have no possessions and nothing to prepare!

Tang Ku immediately left the Du Xin Domain. At the entrance, he saw Sun Wukong and Pigsy brawling, picking noses and gouging eyes, fighting with great relish. Tang Ku sighed helplessly and paced out the gate.

The first stop, the Imperial Palace.

Li Chengqian was diligently reviewing memorials, yawning while he read, and complaining at the same time: Being an emperor is really not a job for a human... Damn it, when can I be like the Holy Monk and his group, going out into the Jianghu as a hero fighting for justice? That would truly live up to the spirit of a man!

Alright, I really didn't expect the Emperor to have such a hobby...

Tang Ku smiled bitterly, then pushed open the door and walked in, saying, If Your Majesty wants to be a hero, it's quite easy. It's just that the world is peaceful now, so there's really no room for heroes to display their skills!

Li Chengqian looked up and couldn't help but smile: The Holy Monk is here, I've made a fool of myself... Hmm, nowadays our Great Tang is becoming increasingly prosperous. The various advanced agricultural tools produced by the Si Tian Jian have greatly increased the harvest of crops among the people. Moreover, that thing you mentioned before... that car, has now become a luxury item for the upper nobility and the wealthy. I believe it will be popularized nationwide before long...

If cars are difficult to popularize, we can first produce bicycles and tricycles with rear cargo beds. These things relate to people's livelihoods and will definitely be useful in the future!

Tang Ku said with a chuckle.

Tricycles? Aren't they the ones with the cargo bed in front? Wouldn't putting it in the back lead to people stealing things?

Li Chengqian asked in confusion. They were already built before!

Tang Ku immediately remembered a type of tricycle he had seen in his past life called a reverse-riding tricycle, mostly used by scrap collectors; it was indeed rarely used by commoners.

Alright, it seems I am out of the loop... Hmm, I haven't been here these days, how is the defense of Chang'an City coming along? Does Your Majesty have an idea?

Tang Ku said.

Hehe, rest assured. Recently, we have been recruiting soldiers and horses, and have brought in quite a lot of talent. Whether in civil administration or strategy, we have gathered many capable people. Not long ago, that person named Su Dingfang was a formidable general... Hmm, there are many other new... uh, things called technological weapons that are being invented continuously and put into mass production... Those weapons you took to Japan before are now basically enough to equip the entire Chang'an defense force... Oh, the city walls have also been reinforced, using some new technological techniques and the support of Formations. Generally speaking, events like the previous monster invasion are basically impossible to happen again... Oh, and those fruit trees and planting methods for fresh vegetables introduced from Japan have already had some results...

Li Chengqian said a lot. It had to be said that the development of the Great Tang was truly changing with each passing day. It was unknown whether this explosive technological development would have any aftereffects, but Tang Ku knew that this kind of forcing growth was a last resort, so he could only let it develop.

These are all good aspects... However... Hmm, the only thing I worry about is the Great Tang territory outside the capital!

Li Chengqian's expression suddenly became helpless. Currently, our Great Tang has limited energy. Although many technological constructions are radiating to the surrounding areas, it's impossible to develop that fast after all. I worry that those enemies will target the common people in the Great Tang territory!

This is also something we must guard against... But Your Majesty, rest assured!

Tang Ku smiled bitterly. Not long ago, Shu Mountain sent a letter saying they have gathered practitioners from the various mountains and peaks to assist. At that time, it can be handed over to the Si Tian Jian for unified deployment, and all key towns will have practitioners guarding them... Hmm, does Your Majesty still remember Di Renjie?

Li Chengqian chuckled: How could I not remember? The promotion of these new decrees and technologies is thanks to him. This person is a pillar of talent; even Prime Minister Fang feels like he wants to step down and yield to him!

This person is indeed prime ministerial material... Hmm, what position is he in now? I have some things to entrust to him!

Tang Ku asked.

He is currently in the Ministry of Works, holding the position of Director...

Li Chengqian chuckled.

Tang Ku nodded and then said: Your Majesty, please continue with your work. I will be leaving now... Hmm, for the next period, I might not be in Chang'an. If you really encounter any problems related to the cultivation world, Great Immortal Zhenyuan in the Du Xin Domain and that bald guy can both help Your Majesty share the burden...

As he spoke, Tang Ku had already disappeared from the main hall. Li Chengqian smiled helplessly: The Holy Monk is still as swift and decisive as ever!

In the blink of an eye, Tang Ku had appeared in the Ministry of Works office. Following the aura, he quickly found the place where Di Renjie worked, only to see him hunched over a desk, observing a blueprint with a magnifying glass, looking quite serious.

What made Tang Ku feel strange was that in his courtyard, a child around ten years old was holding a short sword, constantly practicing thrusting and various basic movements, sweating profusely from the practice.

Suddenly, the child caught sight of the monk and exclaimed in surprise: Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Ministry of Works office?

Tang Ku smiled and said: I am a friend of the official inside. Friends visiting friends, how can you call it trespassing?

The child frowned slightly, his vigilance increasing, and he couldn't help but say: Don't lie to me. The people my master associates with are all court officials and subordinates of the Ministry of Works. When has he ever had a monk friend like you!

Just as Tang Ku was about to explain, he suddenly heard Di Renjie's voice chiding: Yuanfang... do not be rude!