Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1125 - 335: The Steps of Civilization

Does a king, who possesses all national territories, not better off keeping them entirely for himself rather than bestowing them upon others?

Contrarily, such a perspective is fundamentally flawed.

The authentic nature of feudalism is elucidated as follows:

A monarch, gazing into the distance, might clap a subordinate lord on the shoulder and declare: "Lord Zhang the Third, journey three thousand kilometers in that direction. Its composition and characteristics remain unknown to me, but nevertheless, I entrust this territory to your care. Assemble your forces and embark upon an expedition! I shall provide certain provisions and logistical support for your campaign."

Should you achieve conquest, you may establish your own dominion there. It suffices that you openly recognize my sovereignty and remit a token tribute annually. This constitutes the essence of true feudalism.

Genuine feudalism does not involve the ceding of already possessed lands to subjugated vassals.

Rather, it entails dispatching expeditionary forces into remote, uncharted, unconquered, and rebellious territories.

In any event, these regions lie too distant for direct imperial administration even upon successful conquest. Hence, empowering the expeditionary forces to govern themselves is preferable. After all, this secures a ruler's title, disseminates the civilization's influence, garners accolades, and obtains subordinate territories (even if nominally so) – there is absolutely no personal detriment!

Should the expedition falter, it matters little; ultimately, it is the subordinates' people who perish, incurring no loss for the sovereign.

At worst, another individual can be dispatched.

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Upon the parchment scroll, the sixteenth patriarch of the Earth Worshiping Tribe, the unified ruler of more than eighty constituent tribes, navigating the aftermath of a cataclysmic civil war that nearly shattered the tribe's dominion...

This sagacious leader of the Earth Worshiping Tribe enacted reforms, instituting a system of feudal land grants. The very entity known as the Earth Worshiping Tribe underwent transformation, its ancient symbols evolving with new characters and redefined meanings.

This redefinition, when cross-referenced with a lexicon by Chen Yan, connotes approximately: 'the most exalted sovereign governing all territories.' In simpler, more direct terms: 'King.'

During the internal conflict, several formidable tribes emerged and were subsequently granted feudal territories in more distant locales by this sovereign of the Earth worshiping Tribe. He furnished them with agricultural seeds, essential goods, weaponry, and various other supplies, then dispatched these powerful tribes, complete with their armies and kinsmen, on their expeditions.

The destinations were so remote that communication might dwindle to once a year, and a lifetime reunion might never materialize after their departure.

Yet, through these endeavors, the jurisdictional reach of the Earth worshiping Tribe, this nascent king's domain, expanded.

Hmm, perhaps a novel term is warranted here, given the appearance of new characters on the scroll.

The import of this new term signifies: 'the dominion belonging to the esteemed sovereign.' 'Country!'

Where a king presides, a country invariably exists. Thus, feudalism was established.

Chen Yan let out a sigh, carefully rolling up the scroll and placing it back within the stone cabinet.

An ineffable sentiment stirred within him, prompting him, as if by instinct, to retrieve a pack of cigarettes from his Storage Jade Pendant and light one.

He was acutely aware that, from this point in the historical record, this mysterious, unknown tribe, this enigmatic civilization... was embarking upon a new epoch, christened the "Feudal Era"!

They had once again ascended a significant rung on the ladder of civilization!

"To what ultimate height will they ascend?"

Chen Yan inhaled deeply from his cigarette, and a profound question formed in his mind.

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[While chronicling this chapter of the lost civilization's history, I found myself becoming rather immersed. Nonetheless, this segment holds considerable importance and plays a pivotal role in my overarching narrative. If I do not dedicate sufficient effort to its clear exposition, numerous subsequent plotlines might falter, and various emotional resonances could fail to connect. Therefore, this is not superfluous content, and I implore everyone to continue reading with patience.]

The upcoming chapter, detailing the lost history, will draw to a close.

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