As the country with the most scholars and intellectuals among the countries in Teyvat, as long as they guide this force well, they can play a huge role in the right direction. The more knowledge they have, the more righteous they will be. However, when righteousness goes too far, it is easy to become fanatical. For example, Xumi is now Research on steam engines was particularly popular in China.

"His Majesty the Great Red King has brought us the Engine of God. As the people of Sumeru, we must respond to His Majesty's expectations!"

This is a typical personality cult. In some places, steam engines have even begun to burn incense, bathe and chant sutras for steam engines. When entering the 40K era, we are just about to establish a motor oil guy cult and chant the holy words of His Majesty the Red King to bless steam engines.

Teyvat does not have the four subspace vendors who can infect everywhere. The so-called forbidden knowledge is not in the same system as the technology given by Ils. The Android system has no way to control Apple's operations, so in addition to extremely dangerous experiments will be banned, and others are allowed to be played freely by individuals.

Then the problem arises. Individual freedom of expression means that the technology is uneven. Some are exquisite creations, and some are just green-skinned. Take the current steam rockets that pursue speed and passion as an example. You have the final say when it comes to the launcher. , but after flying out, Shiva didn’t care, don’t ask, just ask is the beauty of Brownian motion.

But what does it matter, the people who are fanatical are waaaaaagh and that's it, nothing else matters.

So along the way, the Ningguang team had no casualties, thanks to the immortals in the team taking action from time to time. Otherwise, the envoys would have to be reduced by at least half by the time they reached Xumi City.

It’s not that the Sumeru people are targeting them, but it’s simply unreasonable to run out of control steam rockets or other strange-looking steam aircraft. Anyway, you and my operators must take one away today.

"How are you, are you all okay?"

"I am fine."

“This place in Xumi is too welcoming.”

"Where was that thing just now?"

At this time, people's attention had been attracted by the crashed aircraft.

Because the shape of this thing is much more reasonable than those of abstract art. It is more like a big bird with open wings. Many parts are made of wood. Only the cockpit has some metal structures, but it is also deformed now, and the people inside... .

"Don't look any further. It's hopeless. Let the fire brigade and cleanup team come over."

Well, the warrior was ejected the moment the plane crashed, and was evenly spread on the wall next to it.

He hit the wall and there was no chance to look back.

The steam fire truck next to it immediately came over and used high-pressure water to clean the remains on the city wall. A filter was placed below to ensure that the bones and flesh were retained, and the blood was rushed directly into the sewer. Everyone was very skilled.

"How many times this month?"

"Ninth time."

"What a brave guy. I hope their souls can be protected by His Majesty."

"But I really didn't expect it to fly."

"He is also a very powerful person. It's a pity."

People around him sighed one after another, not only commemorating the lost lives, but also admiring the brave men. This atmosphere was very friendly to scientific researchers, and Ningguang naturally saw it and remembered it in his heart.

Just the introduction of equipment is not enough, Liyue also needs this kind of research atmosphere, otherwise those profit-seeking businessmen will take the research in the direction that only they like, and in the direction of economic interests, Xumi has already taken the lead, and There is an advantage.

It is foreseeable that after these businessmen find that their research cannot make quick profits, they will immediately turn to purchasing various equipment from Xumi in large quantities, and then become outright second-rate dealers.

Ningguang had experienced the joy of making quick money when he was a small businessman. It was a temptation that businessmen found difficult to refuse.

Then the question arises, when these people are bound to the interests of Xumi, are they Liyue people or Xumi people?Or is it a Sumeru person wearing the skin of a Liyue person?Once Liyue and Xumi conflict, where will their butts sit?

This is a dangerous topic.

Ningguang's eyes gradually became serious. Along the way, she felt that the burden on her shoulders was getting heavier and heavier.

Passing through the city wall under construction, the Liyue delegation truly entered the current capital of Xumi - Xumi City (formerly Kavanyi).

The area here has been expanded on the original basis. From roads to sewer systems, everything is within the scope of rectification. This was specifically requested by Iles, especially the main road that is comparable to Paris Avenue and the city that can take off and land aircraft. In the ring layout, some spaces are reserved in some places, which are the locations for overpasses when the number of vehicles increases in the future. In short, this is a city that was founded with the next hundred years of development in mind.

However, the price is that the construction progress is slow. Many places are only planned on drawings. At most, the land is leveled. There are no buildings on it, not even semi-finished products, it is just a floor plan.

Fortunately, the main administrative office area has been planned, which will not affect the administrative functions of the capital, nor will it affect the guests' stay and rest. Ningguang and others were arranged in the foreign guest reception area dedicated to receiving them, and there is a supporting hotel here and security measures, exactly five kilometers away from Jingshan Palace.

On the way to the reception area for foreign guests, Ningguang noticed that there were many butcher shops on the street, and civilians coming and going could also enter the butcher shops for consumption. This showed that the supply of meat in Xumi was very sufficient, or it might just be that the capital area was relatively wealthy. , but considering that this was not the capital of Xumi before, this shows that such changes only occurred recently.

If you want to understand a country, just look at what ordinary people in the country eat on a daily basis. Those who eat bran will definitely not be able to beat those who eat meat, eggs and milk. An important indicator of the ancient elite troops is how much meat they eat every day.

"Your Excellency Ningguang, do you feel uneasy?"

The person who asked the question was the Liyue Immortal who was accompanying him. He called himself Anonymous. He usually wore a cloak and a hood. Apart from his voice, he didn’t reveal any of his appearance. However, Immortals all have their own special personalities. Ning Guang didn’t care. On the contrary, it was this person who asked the question. Immortal's rich knowledge reserve can often give pointers on issues that confuse Ningguang, which has benefited Ningguang a lot.

Ningguang expressed his worries: "I just feel that the gap between us and Xumi is rapidly widening, and this has only happened recently. Given time, I'm afraid..."

Anonymous said: "I think this is a normal thing. The most people in Xumi are scholars. They are all mobile library. These people just lacked a guide before and could not release the power of knowledge. Now someone has given it They are heading in the right direction. What is happening now is an explosion of past accumulation. This kind of explosion cannot last forever. Sooner or later, we will encounter a bottleneck. We just need to not fall behind before then."

"What the teacher said is absolutely true. Ningguang has learned a lesson."

"Compared to these, I am very interested in the newly appointed Red King."

"Did you discover something, sir?"

"I'm not sure yet, but no matter which possibility it is, Liyue will change its attitude towards Xumi. Our neighbor is exuding an aggressive energy, although they have not shown it yet. There is an aggressive part, but people holding sharp weapons will definitely want to try the weapons in their hands, either because someone actively provokes them, or they take the initiative to stab the blade themselves."

Ning Guang said seriously: "No matter which one it is, Liyue will be ready to fight."

"I have no doubt about Liyue's victory. The question is, how much price will we pay for it? Staying vigilant is an important basis for ensuring peace. We also need to have the power that Xumi has, the power of mortals."

Ning Guang nodded, and then focused his eyes on the Jingshan Palace in the distance.

The next day, Iles received the visiting envoy from Liyue.

Chapter 97: The Collapse of Liyue

(Third update!?(? ? ??))

"Salute to you, God of Sumeru, His Majesty the Red King, and His Highness Nasida."

"Get up, welcome to Xumi, friends of Liyue."

In the main hall of Xumi Palace, Ils received guests from Xumi, two of whom caught his attention.

One is, of course, Ying, who is the original protagonist of the game and the first player to control the character, and the other is the nameless immortal.

Iles is 100% sure that this guy is not just a fairy. He will check it with the national management system.

Oh, Lord Yan, you are here. Is this a private visit to another country incognito?

At this time, Morax did not know that his identity had been exposed, but he knew one thing. In front of a demon of the same level, his disguise was of no use, so when Ils looked at him with a half-smile, Morax Lux nodded slightly.

I know you know who I am, and I know you know I know you know who I am, so let's act first.

Only the world of condensed light and complete mist is achieved.

But at this time, Ningguang didn't have that much energy to worry about other things. This was the first time she saw the actual ruler of Xumi and the nominal supreme ruler next to him.

Both Ilse and Sister Naxi were present, but anyone with a discerning eye would know who the speaker was.

But basic courtesy is still required, so at the beginning, Ningguang greeted him.

Next is the time for politeness in diplomatic situations, and all kinds of useless chatter are exchanged. In short, I want to leave you with one thing. The relationship between Xumi and Liyue is not a small one, but a great one. We cooperate and compete, and compete. Cooperation, all slanders on our relationship are just rumors and irresponsible nonsense.

After the public show is over, the next step is the main body of the meeting, such as a closed-door meeting.

The bigger the issue, the smaller the number of decision-makers. This is an iron law of politics. Unless the matter is so big that no one wants to take responsibility, then it is thrown into the public eye and everyone is left to kick the ball. Anyway, if something goes wrong, the collective responsibility will be taken. Follow me. It doesn't matter if you are an individual. If you are collectively responsible, you are not responsible. You all know that the US government is a thief in this regard.

The gentry had this to do with Iers back then. As long as we all stick together, the emperor can't do anything to us.

Your Majesty, I am reporting to you with tears in my eyes, you must not compete with the people for profit!

Iles expressed that he was very touched, and then gave him a package of exterminating families and confiscating houses of all the civil and military officials in the dynasty.

If you don't want to be an official, there are a lot of people who want to be, so get out and give up your seat, and come up with someone you like.

Everyone knows what happened after that. Although we often complain about it, they really set a good example when it comes to dealing with the gentry. A knife is more persuasive than an imperial edict. It is best to wrap a knife in an imperial edict. , the effect is outstanding.

During this process, Ningguang's first impression of Iers was that of His Majesty the Red King, who was handsome, reliable, and full of wisdom.

Ilse's first impression of Ningguang was that this girl had great potential and it was not an exaggeration to give her SSR's political talent.

But once the door is closed, the next step is to increase the intensity. Iles stops pretending and uses full firepower.

In a very short period of time, Ningguang felt what it was like to fight the Viet Cong in the forest - it was extremely stressful.

As a Tianquan star, she has seen wealthy businessmen and powerful politicians. She considers herself to be an expert in the field of negotiation. Today, she felt what it means that there are giants outside the world and flying immortals outside the sky.

If you were just watching from the side, you would think that the exchanges between the two were very harmonious and friendly, full of neighborly friendship. They are representatives of model neighbor countries no matter how you look at them.

But the real situation is that after one word from Ningguang, Iers has prepared at least seven or eight traps waiting for her to step on. The pace of negotiation is completely different from Ningguang's side. The only thing she can decide is when to remain silent.

But this is a political situation, and silence itself is also an attitude. It is also a passive attitude that can be explained by the other party.

Cold sweat visibly appeared on Ningguang's forehead soon. All the previous preparations were in vain, and there was no place where he could find a way to insert a needle. The other party's words were like the most difficult Eastern barrage. If he was not careful, he would be You will lose everything.

She is an extraordinary person with divine eyes. It can be said that it is quite ugly to be squeezed to this point by the other party with a smile.

Hey, hey, you, an old monster who has traveled through time N times, bullied a girl's family. Did you do it on purpose or accidentally?

Yes, Iers did it on purpose. His target was never Ningguang, but the old man next to him.

Don't you want to see how good I am? Let me see how long you can stay leisurely by my side.

Morax was naturally aware of Ilse's attitude, so when Ning Guang was about to become confused, he took the initiative and said:

"Your Majesty the Red King, let's talk about the next content."

"Of course you can, please."

Ning Guang was frustrated and relieved at the same time. He was under too much pressure just now and felt like his head was going to explode.

Although in the communication between politicians, the words inside and outside the words are the basic operation, but there are more than just words inside and outside the words, there are also hidden guides and traps, and the means to prevent the other party from noticing before finally falling into the trap is simply too terrifying. , obviously there is nothing wrong with each sentence alone, but when combined together, it becomes a surefire move. If he negotiates like this in public, he will lose the face of Liyue officials to Dao Wife in a minute.

What makes Ningguang feel a little depressed the most is that Yiers knows Liyue very well, but this understanding is not within the scope of Ningguang's understanding. It is more like from another angle, from someone who is like Liyue, but also This is not the understanding gained from Liyue’s country.

For example, when it comes to quoting scriptures, it is normal for Liyue literati to have discussions in this area. It can be regarded as Liyue's characteristic way of communication. However, many of the idioms and examples that Ils said made Ning Guang's eyes completely black. But according to that The logic is self-consistent, and this is definitely not made up on the spot, so even though Ningguang squeezed her juices and couldn't figure it out, it didn't stop her from thinking that it was because she was not skilled enough to understand the other party's advanced negotiation skills.

Now it's the king's turn.

Ning Guang, who was reduced to a bystander, soon witnessed the duel between top experts. The two sides collided passionately in politics and economics, culture and law. It was so heart-pounding that it was almost a win.

But as they chatted, Ning Guang realized that the Nameless One was beginning to fall behind.

It's normal. After all, the humans led by the Rock King back then faced very terrifying enemies. They didn't have any extra time to think about so many things. The humans at that time were also relatively simple, or in other words, they just wanted to survive. There is no choice. Although many heroes have been sacrificed, even if those who survive are opportunistic, at least they have SR cards. They have at least one of luck and strength. Such people can make a name for themselves in any era. Plus The overall environment is not bad, even if it is a little careful, it will not fall to Nan Ming's level.

In other words, Zhongli had never seen the lower limit of human beings, but Ils started greeting him directly from the bottom line. As the God of Contract, he instantly felt that his contract was full of loopholes and there were traps everywhere. He even began to doubt Shen Sheng.

Within a few rounds, Zhongli had firmly determined that he would never retire in a short period of time.

Listen to the things that Ils said, each one is terrifying, such as "united to resist the judgment of the Holy One", "preventing the superiors from taking power on the grounds of competing with the people", "building a network to resist the decrees of the superiors", "bullying the superiors" "You can gain operating space by concealing it", "One hundred and eight ways to disappear a granary", "Imperial envoys are easily soluble in water", etc. How can humans play such tricks! ?

Not to mention Zhongli, Ning Guang next to her turned pale when she heard this. As a big businessman, she knew very well what Ils was referring to, and after a little research, she found that there was a lot of operability in it, and in Li Can be used every month.

Even after Iers only asked a few questions, he determined that the position of the Seven Stars of Liyue had been controlled by several major families for a long time, and they still took turns taking charge.

What, you said the surnames of Liyue Qixing are different.

Dear, those people can even accept Qie Binzhou in order to become an official. Is it difficult to change their names in order to become an official?

Then Zhongli quickly went through the Liyue Seven Stars and other Liyue political and economic institutions in his mind. He was immediately shocked to find that there were some relatives among them. Two seemingly unrelated people were surrounded by two After that, the department became the relationship between seven aunts and eight aunts. A family network that did not exist on the surface but was actually airtight has been built on top of the entire Liyue administrative system.

But there are exceptions, and this exception is Ning Guang.

But what worried Zhongli was that Iles had informed Zhongli through hints long before he found out that Ningguang was the only exception in this system.

Do you think Gan Yu is an exception?

Hahaha, no matter what her status is, of course she can make exceptions, but even if it is an exception, there are several people with her status.

Moreover, Ils is very sure that Ningguang was once forced by the outside world, but later she became a transcendent, so this force of oppression disappeared.

Hearing these words made Ning Guang's back shiver, because this really happened.

Not long after he became the Tianquan Star, he found that many government orders could not be implemented. Then some people around him secretly recommended some young men from wealthy families to him. However, not long after, he accidentally became a transcendent of the Eye of God. , this trend disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Obviously, this is a tacit understanding. If an ordinary woman or man wants to get involved in the position of the Seven Stars of Liyue, she must be bound to a certain group. The simplest way is to marry, but if the other party is an extraordinary person, then in this situation Respect for the spokesperson of God implies that the extraordinary is above this and is not subject to worldly restrictions, so similar problems can be easily solved.

Because this process was very short, Ningguang didn't think much about it. He just thought that everyone didn't understand him at the beginning. It was normal to encounter resistance when implementing policies. After that, everything went smoothly.

The emotion is out of awe of the extraordinary, rather than recognition of her own abilities.

Oh, I still recognized it later. After all, even if you are an extraordinary person, if you go up and mess around, you have to take it down, but that will be a long time later. In other words, ordinary people just get the status of Seven Stars. Being respected is only for ordinary people on the outside. People on the inside will do something only after they have a nepotistic relationship with you.

Here is the simplest example. Uncle Tianshu's wife's surname is Li, which is fine, but what is the surname of Yuheng Xingqing?

Li Keqing, Yu Hengxing's area of ​​responsibility is construction and planning, and the Li family is a wealthy family that has been passed down from generation to generation in civil engineering, and related fields are controlled by them. In other words, there are many people named Li in this field.

I didn't pay much attention to it before, but now that Ils said this, there are minefields everywhere.

Of course, at this stage, Liyue does not have those heaven-defying operations that Iers said, but it already has the ability to deceive the superiors and deceive the inferiors, and protect each other at all levels. It just depends on whether they are willing to use it and when. .

As for the actual level, haha, do you expect to use morality to limit power?

The Eastern Han Dynasty had already tried the inspection system, but it turned out that they were treated like four generations and three men. Everyone is a carbon-based creature. Could it be that the brain circuits of the people in Liyue are different from ordinary people?Or are their morals and contracts impeccable?Then why do we need Qianyan Army? Now we can just leave Nanshan and go home to celebrate the New Year.

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