Military Sima Nong had to be more well-rounded than ordinary Ministers of Agriculture, because their selection criteria were much stricter.
Someone who could farm might not be able to fight, but a Military Sima Nong who could fight would definitely know how to farm!
In the entire Ministry of Agriculture, Chen Shijie was the only one who could teach the Yin Wind and Icy Rain spells.
Because he had once been a Military Sima Nong and counted among the Military Officials. Only later, for certain reasons, had he been transferred back to the rear and become a Civil Official.
"You really do have the makings of a Military Sima Nong. You haven't even entered the ranks or received a spell from the temple, yet you've already comprehended Yin Wind and Icy Rain."
When Chen Shijie heard the news the next day, he was quite pleased. He felt that he had judged Zhao Xing correctly.
"When a beginner spell reaches Seven Turns, you have a chance of comprehending an intermediate spell."
"If a beginner spell reaches Nine Turns, its corresponding intermediate spell will also become more powerful."
"So if you want to master Yin Wind, Icy Rain, and Guiding Thunder, you can't neglect your beginner spells. They can verify and reinforce one another."
"The firmer your foundation, the easier it will be for you to comprehend them."
After a brief explanation, Chen Shijie began demonstrating on the spot. "A normal Rising Wind spell usually summons Yang Wind. It all comes from the heavens; even if you cast it during the depths of winter, it is still Yang Wind."
Chen Shijie beckoned, and a warm breeze swirled around Zhao Xing.
"Heaven is yang, earth is yin. Yin Wind comes from underground."
Before Chen Shijie had finished speaking, a cold wind rose from