LOL: Summoner of Goddess Janna

Azir finally signed the aid contract and took the "sugar-coated bullet" sent by the leader.

Although he was reluctant to do so, he still listened carefully when Levi discussed specific aid projects and the future development direction of Shurima.

Shurima's development problems are actually not difficult to solve.

Because the most fatal water shortage problem, as well as the equally troublesome traffic problem, have been solved by the plug-in Sun Disk and the canal water conservancy system left all over the desert left by the ancient Shurima Empire.

"Through the connection of natural and artificial water conservancy, the water system network of the Mother of Life can connect to the north shore port to the north, and can go down the river to the east to connect to the Mang River system of Yixtal, allowing materials to go to sea."

The rulers of ancient Shurima were indeed many far-sighted and wise kings.

Through the artificially developed Mother of Life River, they connected the melted water of the snowy mountains of Mount Targon in the upper reaches of the west and the rainforest river of Ixtar in the lower reaches of the east. These two natural rivers were connected together.

Taking a boat from the capital of Shurima, you can go all the way across Ixtar and out to sea to the east, until you reach Bilgewater under the rule of the Windleader.

This ensures that Shurima will not be left behind by the global trade system in the future era of sea power.

With water supply, shipping and transportation, as well as various mineral resources it contains, as well as various industrial projects assisted by the leader, Shurima's economy was immediately revitalized.

Although many warlord tribes in the desert have not yet been integrated, the closed and conservative shipping route of Ixtar has not yet been opened.

But the Ascension Empire has been reborn, and the development of the Wind Leader has become unshakable.

The trend is set.

Integrating the Shurima Desert and opening up Ixtar, these are all things that come naturally and need no further elaboration.

"It has to be said that the ancient Shurima Empire left a rich legacy to future generations." Li Wei said this without forgetting to sigh: "Such a world-changing, magnificent and magnificent continent-level water conservancy project, even the current leader , and it is absolutely impossible to achieve it.”

"Of course." Azir proudly raised his golden head: "We belong to the sun..."

"The Shurima people, or perhaps the slaves of Shurima, built such a magnificent project thousands of years ago. The sacrifices they made are worthy of being remembered by all future generations." Levi added silently.

"..." Azir choked slightly and looked a little embarrassed.

He knew exactly how much the slaves had paid for Shurima's water system.

"There is no need to be embarrassed." Li Wei said in a calm but always ironic voice: "I will not make a simple moral criticism of a feudal ruler from 3,000 years ago."

"In fact, as feudal rulers, the ancient kings of Shurima are already worthy of praise."

While they were squeezing foreign slaves plundered from expansion wars, they were also giving preferential treatment to local Shurima citizens as much as possible. This practice, which seems extremely imperial now, was simply the conscience of the industry in the feudal era.

Moreover, their squeezing actions did produce some development results and left such a large amount of infrastructure wealth to future generations.

Unlike the comprador alchemist barons in Zaun who rode on the heads of the Zaun people and drank their blood for more than two hundred years, all the blood-sucking results were used for personal enjoyment, maintaining rule, and paying tribute to the Lord of Piltover. They did not do anything to Zuan. Ann played a constructive role.

In such a comparison, Ancient Shurima is really an outstanding representative of the feudal empire.

"..." Azir remained silent.

He could tell that being an outstanding representative of the feudal empire was not a good word nowadays.

Levi noticed his eyes and said in time: "Ancient Shurima has left us such a rich legacy, so that Shurima can not lag behind the development of the world in the era of globalization."

"It's a pity that after three thousand years, the water network of Mother of Life is like the irrigation canals of Dawn Oasis, mostly buried by endless yellow sand..."

"But now, slavery has been abolished by Your Majesty. And Shurima, with its ecological degradation and sharp population decline, cannot organize so many mortals to complete this great project."

"So..." Levi glanced at Azir pointedly.

Cleaning up the sand accumulation in rivers across Shurima, completely repairing the water network, and opening up navigation channels is a much larger project than cleaning up the Oasis of Dawn.

Even if Azir's ascension magic specializes in controlling yellow sand, he will probably have to work hard in the desert for several years before Shurima can truly return to its former glory.

"Can we still expect a 'miracle'?" Levi asked.

"I..." Azir's face turned red.

But he pondered for a moment and replied firmly: "Of course. The god of Shurima will not give up on her subjects."

"I thank you for the Shurima people, Your Majesty." Levi said sincerely and expectantly: "I think that one day -"

"We will become true comrades."

"This is what I should do..." Azir subconsciously wanted to agree.

Then he reacted belatedly: "No! Who is your comrade?"

At this point, His Majesty the Emperor's arrogance came back: "Li Wei, we only have a temporary cooperative relationship."

"Ascended people are gods warriors. You want a god to believe in another god? This is impossible!"

"Belief is free," Levi said with a noncommittal smile: "No one can force you to believe in Janna. You have made the change yourself. And I am just looking forward to your future choices, Your Majesty."

Azir wanted to retort, but hesitated.

I don’t know if it’s because this new era has changed him, or the leader’s thoughts have changed him, or both.

His behavior is indeed... less and less like a feudal emperor.

Moreover, Azir also saw the potential of Janna and Windleader.

He also knew that the wind of change would eventually blow throughout the world.

Whether to follow Janna or fight to the end for his own personal interests...he will have to make this decision sooner or later.

Levi just pointed this out secretly, so that he could no longer deceive himself and ignore the elephant in the room.

So, how should he choose?

"..." Azir hesitated.

He doesn't want to choose yet. On the one hand, he did not want to confront the Windleader and drag the suffering Shuriman people into a war that was meaningless to them. What's more, he can't beat the current leader.

On the other hand, he still couldn't let go of the arrogance of the emperor and the ascended ones. The majestic Ascended One serves as Janna's little brother...

He cannot yet make such a decision that goes against his ancestors.

"Okay." Levi didn't force it.

He could see that Azir still needed time. He is also willing to give him time to slowly accept the progressive thoughts of the leader.

However...

"Mr. Levi." Nasus spoke.

The imperial bachelor completely ignored the Emperor's sullen gaze and asked Li Wei straight to the point: "What if, I mean what if..."

"Suppose Shurima also abandons the imperial system in the future and establishes the Janna Lord Yi regime. Then what will be the status of this new Shurima in the future Janna Lord Yi Alliance in Rune Land?"

As soon as Levi heard this, he immediately became energetic.

He knew that Nasus was discussing with him the specific conditions after the investment.

"In the future Janna Dominant Alliance, the status of all participating countries is equal. The same is true for Shurima." Levi first gave a correct official answer.

But Nasus just asked straight to the point: "What is the relationship between a franchised country like Shurima and the future central council of the alliance?"

"Is it similar to the relationship between a tribal leader and a tribal alliance leader?"

"Or is it similar to the relationship between the local administrator and the imperial center?"

Nasus' question was straightforward.

What he wanted to know was, after they brought Shurima to Janna, whether the relationship between the Shurima branch and the Zaun General Assembly was a strict superior-subordinate relationship, or a loose partnership.

"This..." Azir also looked over with concern.

Li Wei knew that the emperor definitely wanted the latter treatment. but...

"It's the former." Li Wei answered frankly: "The joining countries only have independent administrative power in daily governance. In the general direction, they still have to obey the unified planning and arrangements of the alliance center."

"You want the Shurima people to be your Zaun people's subordinates?" Azir asked angrily.

"No." Levi replied: "The members of the future central council of the alliance will be leaders with the strongest beliefs, the most solid theories, and the most outstanding achievements selected from various regional branches."

"We are not a Shurima organization, let alone a Zaun organization - we are the ruler of Janna, the international ruler, and an organization that serves all mankind. Can you understand this?"

Leaders only look at faith, not family background.

In this Janna Dominion Alliance that has unified the whole world, there is no such thing as who is the dominant nation and who is the ruling base.

Power will still be concentrated in the center, but those who use this power will not be people from a specific region or nation.

They will only be true leaders selected from all over the world.

Even as time goes by, external identity concepts such as ethnicity and country will gradually disappear under the leadership of the leader.

"So you don't have to worry. Because a certain leader of the center is concerned about his hometown or has other selfish interests, he will allocate Shurima's land to friendly countries and give Shurima's resources to other places."

"This kind of situation is impossible in our organization."

Levi explained to Nasus and Azir how the alliance worked.

To put it bluntly, power is concentrated in the center, and then saints are selected to rule the world.

"This is indeed an efficient and fair approach." Nasus could understand the benefits of this approach.

But as a representative of the Shurima people, he still had opinions: "As you said, Mr. Levi, the leadership team of the alliance center are all 'saints' who have been tested by their faith. They cannot harm a certain area out of selfish motives. Interests."

"But on the contrary—"

"As long as it is out of public interest, they can mobilize resources from any region to another without any scruples, right?"

"Yes." Levi nodded.

Through resource exchange and transfer payments, the regions that get rich first will drive the regions that get rich later and concentrate their efforts on accomplishing great things.

In his opinion, as a central leader, these are the advantages of a centralized system.

But from the perspective of local leaders like Nasus and Azir, it was a little hard to accept.

To the local government, the center is an annoying father.

If you are rich, he will ask you to support him; if you are poor, he will take care of you, but he still wants you to be unconditionally obedient.

No one likes having a father on their head. This is especially true for the proud Ascended Ones.

"If..." Considering the mood of His Majesty the Emperor, Nasus still used a hypothetical tone to save face: "If we are willing to follow Janna, follow the leader."

"Can the leader of the wind give Shurima special treatment and ensure the independence of the Shurima region?"

"This..." Levi hesitated for only a second.

And he replied: "No, that's not possible."