Arcane Linguist

Chapter 182 You... What are you doing here?
According to the Internet information that Roland has seen, the Tower of Babel, also known as the Tower of Babylon, is said to be a tall tower built or added under the presidency of King Nebuchadnezzar II of the New Babylonian Kingdom.

In Hebrew, "Babel" means "confusion", and some people interpret the word "confusion" as "Babylon".

In Babylonian, "Babel" or "Babylon" both mean "God's Gate", and the same word ("Babel") has completely opposite meanings in the two languages.

Chaos is Babel, and the unified language, nation, and culture is also Babel.

The two diametrically opposed approaches can both be called the Tower of Babel Project, and they have an inexplicable sense of fit with the current situation of the Reiner Kingdom.

"Based on such a theory, with administrative orders and superior force as prerequisites, mage tower education as a guiding opportunity, and promotion as a benefit induction, most of the language is implanted into the history and culture of Leiner's world, and the transformation is completed. It works.

The only problem is comparing costs and benefits.

I think this is what you really want to consult. "

"That's right, isn't the 50-200-year change you're talking about too long?" Antonia pointed out, "We don't have that much time to wait for it to slowly turn in the direction we want."

Roland said: "That was just a theoretical deduction, and did not involve administrative orders and force factors.

If you add these two, the time is very short. "

"How do you say that?" Antonia asked with interest when he saw that he was speaking with certainty.

Roland said: "I once mentioned in the Chronicle of Qin Shihuang in "The Romance of Seris" that Qin Shihuang unified the six kingdoms and standardized the writing. This is a classic case of interfering with the evolution of language with administrative orders."

"Wait." At this moment, Gallo said suddenly.

The crowd looked at him.

Gallo frowned slightly, but he still said: "I'm very sorry, gentlemen, I have to interrupt, the administrative order that Roland said interfered with the evolution of language and writing was just a matter of my own imagination.

There are not enough actual samples for reference. According to the mainstream linguistic point of view of our Atlanta, this kind of thing is actually dominated by the natural evolution of the ethnic group. "

The others nodded slightly after listening.

In fact, they had some of the same feelings just now.

The Qin Shihuang's unification of the six kingdoms mentioned by Roland is certainly a good example, but this is not enough proof for them.

It's not something that happens in this world.

"As long as it is logical, and in the ancient times of Arterine, this phenomenon has happened in the rule of multiple magic dynasties and city-state kingdoms."

Roland had also read some books in this world, so he immediately gave an example.

"The Kingdom of Doran, the Kingdom of Sals, and the Kingdom of Iser have also unified and standardized the official text through administrative orders."

Gallo said: "The magic dynasties in front of them are all elvish dialects, which are actually the result of natural evolution.

And the kingdoms behind are all wildling settlements gathered on the occasion of the establishment of the mage tower.

The wanderers from all walks of life followed the great mage at that time to establish a kingdom. For the convenience of communication, they would naturally take the initiative to unify the language.

They marry each other and merge with each other.

The strong language has gradually covered the dialects spoken by fewer people, and the local language. When the official orders were issued later, such a general trend had already formed first in fact.

The more important point is that all of these examples took place within a territory of one million square kilometers, with a population of one million. According to your deduction from "The Romance of Siris", when Qin State unified the six countries, the territory area It is three or four million square kilometers, with a population of about five million.

You may have overlooked the impact of territorial size and population size on this ethnic change. "

Roland said: "Then you may have overlooked the different levels of magic technology and the different difficulties in implementing administrative orders. With the magic suppression of the Kingdom of Leiner by Alteraine, the implementation of administrative orders is far greater than Qin's advantage over the six countries. , and the superiority of Siris is far better than the powerful language used by the mage tower builders.

With these prerequisites, it is not a problem to complete the layout of Art Rhine in the Kingdom of Leiner. "

Gallo was speechless for a moment. When Roland talked about this kind of thing, he felt a little baffled by the confidence he showed.

This has not been verified in practice, how can he be so sure?
Be puzzled.

Master Watson patted the table dissatisfied: "Gallo, don't interrupt.

Roland said it very well, and the reasons are very good. "

Gallo wanted to say something more, but when he heard that even his teacher expressed dissatisfaction, he had no choice but to shut up.

"What you said is not unreasonable. In the current situation of Arterine, it is safer to demonstrate clearly before taking action." Antonia encouraged the two at the same time.

"Alright, let's continue with the topic we just discussed.

How to influence education through language, and then reshape their civilization from the perspective of education...

A basic premise is that shaping language hierarchies..."

Got it, I despise the chain.

With the cultural advantages of Arterine, once it is successfully shaped, certain groups of people will be superior to others.

As long as he can speak Atlas/Elvish (Betura dialect)/Seres, he is advanced and noble.

The Elvish language (dialect of the Tinyala tribe)/Lenna language and Narugdo language (the language of the Black Dragon Dynasty, derived from the Warlock Dynasty) spoken by the Lena people are backward and humble.

Roland pouted, this trick is not new at all.

After some communication, the high-level committee seems to be more determined to reform the Kingdom of Leiner.

At this time, Antonia also mentioned the reason for calling Roland, Gallo and others.

"Implementing these plans requires manpower, if you want, you can go there and serve as the deans of your respective departments.

Alteraine has decided to open a new academy of magic there to practice new rune subjects, and each of you will give you the right to set up departments, courses, and experimental teaching on your own.

The cost of these practices will be borne by the local Kingdom of Laina, and the committee will give you as much support as possible. "

Sure enough, what was supposed to come finally came.

Everyone tasted the information contained in Antonia's words, all of them looked serious.

In a place like Arterine, mage education has been a very complicated issue since ancient times.

Because mages are naturally aristocratic.

The essence of this education is a channel for class mobility.

Different from the imperial examinations in the feudal society in the non-magic world, the authority and power that this kind of education can bring is real.

Even if due to some structural reasons, the gold content of mages has depreciated, and they are reduced to become wild mages, the fireball technique will still kill the kobolds.

Antonia said: "The review power that allows the circulation of knowledge and power... This should have been the function and power of the Arcane Committee, but out of trust in everyone here, it has been delegated to you.

But the use of this power is not unlimited, and you should figure out how to do it.

During this process, Atrein will gradually select people who are qualified for the position of the Arcane Committee, and then entrust them with important tasks.

And if this power is abused, only the Kingdom of Lena will be disrupted.

That's equivalent to a testing ground for future archmages like you to practice your skills. "

Reiner: I would really like to thank...

Roland was already unable to complain.

But things in this world are really so cruel.

Outside this alien void, in an infinitely distant place, a group of mages decided the fate of a huge kingdom and even the entire world in this way.

……

"Roland, is the news true, that you are going to be appointed as the dean of the Taseris College of the Eastern Lena Mage?

Isn't that a position that only eighth-level arcanists are qualified to hold? No, ordinary eighth-level professors may not have such an opportunity, right?

Tell me quickly, what's going on! "

The next day, in the General Assembly Mansion, in the Guoxue Building.

Roland had just gone there when he saw Scudder yelling over and eagerly asking.

"What's the matter with you? Be careful!" Senior Froya grabbed him back.

"Hehe, it's true, you're also well informed." Roland said with some surprise.

"Mr. Lei told him that, as a high-ranking mage, Mr. Lei was also notified of this matter.

Yesterday he came to the Calligraphy Association to participate in the exchange meeting. I took Scudder to say hello to him, and after learning that he and Tebow are researchers of scroll printing, we had a good chat. "Froya told him.

"So that's it. I understand. As a new mage tower, it is also possible to get some high-level mages to support the scene."

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive.

While Roland and Froya were chatting, Lei appeared in front of the building.

When he saw Roland here, he came in to say hello with a smile on his face.

Then he told Roland: "The committee sent someone to ask me if I want to go to the Kingdom of Lena. I thought about it and decided to go."

"Have you made up your mind?" Roland revealed a look of surprise on his face, and said with genuine joy, "That's really great."

"Yes, I've made up my mind." Lei said with emotion.

As early as the beginning of the year, they had already talked about this topic when they learned that the Kingdom of Leiner was about to usher in a huge change.

Although Lei showed great interest in Sailis calligraphy, he also joined the joint research association and became a member of the school.

But when it comes to resigning from the job here and going to a distant colonial country to start a business together, it is really not something that can be done casually.

He has to consider his partner, family, career, and future.

However, as he got acquainted with Roland and realized the development potential of the Seris School, he also began to consider turning calligraphy from an interest into a true arcane achievement.

He began to explore in this field, and the position of president of the Sailis Calligraphy Association gave him a taste of some sweetness.

The institutions established by Roland, as well as the foundations hidden behind these institutions, provide tangible support for the development of members of the school.

It's really one-stop service, money benefits, and all kinds of wins.

This is not as vulgar as sending money directly, but an opportunity to sponsor experiments, exchange arcane arts, and harvest results.

Gradually, he returned to his heart.

"Actually, it has nothing to do with other considerations. What I care more about is that you, Roland, decide to develop there. I trust your vision and judgment."

Lei sincerely told Roland the real reason, which was to be optimistic about him.

Scudder was listening, and was very moved: "Can we follow?"

Lei smiled and told Roland instead: "I'm afraid you can't do it yet."

"Why?" Scott asked.

"Because you don't have the qualifications to teach at the lecturer level, in a place like the Reiner Kingdom, not only your magic level must be considered, but other considerations must also be taken into consideration.

This is not to say that you are not good enough to teach students in low-magic areas, but that you are not sure what to teach and what not to teach. "

Hearing this, Scudder couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Froya said: "It is indeed the case. Similar things have happened before. Some newly graduated mages went outside and were bribed to teach some things that should not be taught to the low-magic world in private."

"Don't even mention it, if the people of Lena Kingdom are determined to corrupt me, I...uh!"

Scudder was a little depressed for a while.

Why did he suddenly feel that he couldn't stand such a test?

"Then...there are some wild mages among the adventurers, will the Kingdom of Reiner seek a breakthrough from there?"

Yiwen asked timidly.

"Those people have either graduated as apprentices, which is nothing to worry about, or they have been in society for many years, and have lost the opportunity to enter the Mage Guild or the high-level empire. They also have a lot of taboo knowledge and core technologies that they cannot learn." Froya said.

Scudder and Yiwen looked at the low level of mages, but in fact, they grew up in a place like Orvisto's mage's tower, and had the opportunity to come into contact with many things that ordinary mages could not touch.

However, this kind of policy is only a short-term strict control, and it will inevitably be loosened over time.

At that time, there will also be opportunities to develop there.

Roland smiled and comforted them, and immediately discussed with Lei about establishing a branch after going there.

"Going to a foreign country, you have to make good friends with the group of mages who go with you!"

Among them, the vast majority are real elites, the ones carefully selected by Art Rhine, and they are worth recruiting!

The top priority is to get the list as soon as possible. It would be great if there are detailed information on each person.

Lei's suggestion is to search for Mr. Leon, who will soon be the master of the two mages of East and West Lena, or a member of the Coulence family.

They may have such a list there.

Roland thought so, and immediately went to visit Archmage Watson.

He will be the Tower Master of the Eastern Lena Mage Tower.

As a result, after a little inquiring, I came to...

The Mansion of the School of Autodox!
Oxea happened to come here too, and looked at the visiting Roland with a dazed expression: "You... what are you doing here?"

(End of this chapter)