People in Teyvat, starting from saving the grass god

Having made up his mind, Rhodes stopped thinking about it, put away the Heart of God, and lay down on the bed to sleep.

Early the next morning.

This time, Rod didn't wait for Wendy to wake him up, nor did he go to find Wendy or contact Zhongli. He went to Chihuyan alone.

Rod had been to Huyan once before and was quite familiar with it.

He had also been to the Three Bowls Hong Kong that Zhongli mentioned to drink tea once, and he still remembered the tasteless fermented rice balls there.

There is some distance from Feiyunpo to Chihuyan.

When Rhodes arrived, Zhongli had already ordered breakfast, but hadn't touched it. It seemed that he was waiting for Rhodes to arrive.

"Mr. Zhongli."

"Sorry, I'm late."

Rhodes apologized and sat next to Zhongli.

"It doesn't matter."

"I just arrived too."

Zhongli took a sip of tea nonchalantly, then extended his hand and said, "Just order it casually. I don't know if it suits your taste."

"fine."

"I'm not picky about food."

Rhodes smiled, picked up the bowl and took a sip of the chaotic soup.

Eight baskets of steamed buns, four tea eggs, two bowls of wontons, and two servings of Liyue’s specialty Mora meat.

Zhongli seemed to know Rhodes' appetite very well, and ordered much more than the average person's.

And the temperature is just right, not too hot or too cold, just right for eating.

During breakfast, the two of them didn't talk about anything serious, they just ate.

Wait until this breakfast is finished.

Zhongli rinsed his mouth with tea before saying, "I have passed on your message, young friend. When the Xumi scholars arrive, the Seven Stars will open the door for you."

"Thank you Mr. Zhongli."

Rhodes thanked him.

"Just a little thing."

Zhongli waved his hand.

He had no intention of leaving, but continued to chat with Rhodes about Guiliyuan as if they were family matters.

"I have already explained everything you said yesterday to Yu Heng Xing. She is very interested and may come to discuss the details with you in the near future."

Yuhengxing Keqing is in charge of Liyue's land management.

There's nothing wrong with finding her.

Rhodes nodded: "Yeah, okay."

After saying this.

Zhongli dropped another bombshell: "The envoys from Zhidong will be arriving soon. You need to be careful."

"So fast?"

Rhodes frowned slightly.

When he left, the Great Compassionate Tree King had clearly said that the lady could stay for at least five more days.

How come she caught up with me when I had only been in Liyue for two days?

Zhongli explained Rhodes's doubts for him: "Their ships are faster, much faster than Mond's ships."

"The boat is faster?"

"Most of the ships of Zhidong are mechanically constructed and use special energy. Except for the warships of Fontaine, no ship is faster than theirs."

"Ironclad ship!?"

Rhodes' eyelids twitched.

Mechanical structure, using special energy.

Compared to Mondstadt and Liyue, which still have wooden boats and half-human power, they are indeed much stronger.

"Winter Solstice is really ahead on this one."

Zhongli could only shake his head and sigh.

Solstice and Fontaine.

This is the strongest technology tree in Teyvat.

The current highest level of technology in Liyue is still based on mechanical engineering and alchemy.

In terms of alchemy.

Liyue is not as good as Xumi, nor as good as Mondstadt. It can be considered to be a medium level.

In terms of mechanical engineering, Liyue is much stronger than other countries.

Although this is due to the fact that other countries do not use mechanical engineering, the machines made by Liyue through mechanical engineering are actually not inferior to those of the two technologically civilized countries of Zhidong and Fontaine.

Especially the mechanical creations that combine the magic of immortals have magical effects that are difficult to understand.

Among them, the representative figure is the immortal Liuyunjiefeng Zhenjun.

The mechanical technology she passed down is the foundation of Liyue's current technology tree.

However, mechanical engineering also has its own shortcomings.

That is the cost and craftsmanship.

Although Liyue's mechanical arts are mysterious and ever-changing, in terms of complexity, they are no less complicated than the most confusing rune mechanical arts in the Order Academy.

In addition, the components with infinite uses in mechanical arts basically rely on the power of immortals. Correspondingly, among mortals, only the alchemist families who have inherited the magic of immortals are capable of producing extremely high-quality mechanisms.

This shortcoming seriously hinders the spread and mass production of mechanical technology.

"Mr. Zhongli, we can exchange scholars."

Rhodes saw Zhongli's distress and smiled and made a suggestion.

"Oh?"

"Scholar exchange?"

Zhongli let out a sigh, and then a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "That's a good idea."

"Ah."

Rhodes continued, "In Xumi, especially the newly built branch of the Order Academy in the desert, they have disassembled many mechanical arts from the Scarlet King Temple and obtained many new technologies. If Liyue is willing to send people to learn, I can be the master of this. In return, Liyue's mechanical arts must also be open to Xumi scholars to learn."

For this condition.

Zhongli didn't hesitate too much.

He did not question Rhode's words that he could make the decision.

As soon as Rhodes finished speaking, he nodded and said, "That's a very good cooperation plan. I will arrange it."

"Haha, you have one more contract."

After reaching a talent exchange agreement, Rhodes raised his teacup to Zhongli and made a bold teasing.

Zhongli returned the toast and said with a smile, "The more contracts like this, the better."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 218 Unexpected Companion

It's always a pleasure to chat with Zhongli.

Although he is one of the most powerful gods in Teyvat, his attitude when speaking to people is not like that of a god at all, but more like that of a caring elder.

This is completely different from Wendy's cynicism and Nashida's seriousness.

Rhodes really likes chatting with Zhongli.

Even though most of the time they were together they were talking about official matters.

This did not hinder Rhodes from enjoying this chat atmosphere at all.

Three bowls and you’re done is the standard Liyue teahouse model.

As long as you pay, you can sit here all day.

And compared to the terrible food, their tea is surprisingly good.

The price is not high, but the taste is very fragrant.

Rhodes and Zhongli sat here for the entire morning, drinking tea and chatting while listening to the storyteller.

Wait until both pots of tea are finished.

Zhongli had made many contracts without realizing it.

In addition to the original contract for the exchange of scholars between the two countries for technical exchanges, it also includes a contract to introduce new versions of Xumi's technological products and commodities, expand the scope of trade commodities with Xumi, and so on.

Rod's words "I can make the decision".

It played a very important role in promoting the conclusion of these contracts.

For many decisions that required a meeting of the Seven Stars of Liyue, Zhongli directly discussed with Rhodes in person.

This matter was also the focus of Rhodes and Zhongli's discussion.

Return power to the mortals.

This is not something that can be done simply by talking about it.

Zhongli briefly explained to Rhodes the current structure of Liyue.

This is different from the situation in Xumi when the Grass God was not there and the Great Sage was the only one in power.

Power in Liyue is decentralized.

Under Zhongli.

The seven stars of Liyue each have their own duties, and are under the jurisdiction of the eight gates to coordinate all walks of life. They have to cooperate with each other, but also restrain each other, so there will not be a situation like Xumi where one person has the final say.

"Mr. Zhongli, are you still worried that the mortals won't be able to accept your departure?"

Rod is not afraid of others hearing this outspoken content.

Zhongli himself was talking about these things.

It was obvious that they were not afraid that the content of their conversation would be leaked.

Then Rhodes had nothing to worry about and could say whatever he wanted.

In response to his question, Zhongli nodded and said, "That's exactly what I meant."

talking.

He glanced at the storyteller on the stage who was speaking with great excitement.

The storyteller named Tian Tiezui was telling the famous Liyue storybook, "The Emperor's Travels".

This is the signature repertoire of Liyue storytellers.

It is also a compulsory course that storytellers must learn since they begin their apprenticeship.

Rhodes didn't know much about Liyue, but he knew something about the fact that storytellers had to learn the Emperor's storytelling.

According to what the tea drinkers around said.

A storyteller who can't even tell the story of the Emperor well doesn't deserve to be a storyteller.

That's a bit extreme.

But this also indirectly reflects the extent of Liyue people's reverence for the Geo King.

"No matter how reluctant I am, there is nothing I can do."