Original God, but the real world

Chapter 83 82-About Hope
Yuheng Star is clear.

This is a warrior and a smart man.

Putting courage before intelligence means that this person is not stupid, but will make "unintelligent" choices for certain things.

She is one of the few people among the Seven Stars who would directly put the death of the Emperor on the table for consideration.

In fact, the replacement of gods is not unacceptable in Teyvat.

Other gods will die, and Morax, the Rock God of Liyue, and the Rock Prince are naturally no exception.

But knowing and speaking out are two different things.

And not long ago, her declaration was "rewarded".

Just as she had said before, the Emperor had really passed away.

The Seven Stars may all have such considerations, but at this moment, the most trustworthy one is obviously the Yuheng Star, who had already publicly announced that the Emperor would also leave.

At this critical moment, her prestige is actually greater than that of Tianquanxing.

If it was something like dividing the Emperor's power, any one of the Seven Stars would have thought it was a bit awkward, but if it was Keqing who proposed it.

Xingqiu felt that it was not impossible for him to understand.

Keqing can give people this impression.

She is a rare practical person, her only shortcoming is that she is too practical.

For example, assigning tasks to his subordinates that would not impress even Mora.

Keqing is not stingy. Following Yuhengxing, she has both a future and money.

Even so, there are only a handful of subordinates who can maintain their enthusiasm for working beside her for a month in current records.

She had given Mora and a future, but even so people couldn't support her work.

Worthy of the words "sweet and earnest".

But this time it was too pragmatic.

As soon as the emperor died, she immediately realized the vacancy of these powers.

Jiang Qing himself was willing to believe her. Keqing probably felt that these "ownerless" but crucial powers were really troublesome and must be thrown to the people who needed to do things as soon as possible.

So she took the lead in starting a plan to divide power.

But this is incomprehensible to the immortals.

It is understandable that you want power.

But can you at least complete the ceremony of sending the immortals?

People haven't left yet, but you've already started fighting for power. This behavior really makes Them angry.

Everyone has their own opinion, but the result is that the immortal is stronger.

So their opinion is the correct answer.

Jiang Qing studied Xingqiu's expression while organizing his words.

Just one person is enough.

The immortals are not outsiders, they are just not well-known, but they possess more legitimate power than the Seven Stars.

After all, this country was conquered by them themselves.

And the merchant official certainly understood how to build a person's reputation.

The achievements of these immortals are all real, so it is not difficult for them to build a reputation.

As long as one person turns against them, most people will wonder whether the Immortal is more suitable than the Seven Stars.

[It is definitely more suitable. ]

Jiang Qing thought.

[If the immortals don't cooperate, Liyue will be flooded with blood. Without the Emperor, who would dare to test the sharpness of these immortals' blades?]

[But the Seven Stars are not cooperating... Then we can consider replacing them with another batch of Seven Stars. ]

[Who can go and exchange for a group of immortals? ]

It’s not that immortals are more suitable than the Seven Stars.

No matter how you think about it, the Seven Stars understand what the people of Liyue need better than the immortals.

But helping the immortals fight against the Seven Stars is obviously much easier than helping the Seven Stars fight against the immortals.

The issue of cost is also worth pondering.

"Brother Jiang is really capable."

Xingqiu cupped his hands and said with a look of admiration, "First it was Yuheng Star, then it was Tianquan Star...Brother Jiang has a way to get the news and intelligence that everyone is clamoring for."

Jiang Qing was speechless.

This kind of information is actually not a secret.

Dividing power means that someone has gained power, and Feiyun Chamber of Commerce must know this.

"The Immortal is about to take action."

Jiang Qing made up a lie with full confidence, "The secretary Gan Yu from Yuehai Pavilion is not very satisfied with the matter of Qixing."

"Although the Emperor has gone on a long journey, the [Immortal Ancestor's Transmutation] is still in the hands of the Seven Stars."

"The [Sending Immortal Ceremony] to bid farewell to [Immortal Ancestor Famei] has been silent."

"The Seven Stars are fighting for the power vacancy left by the Emperor."

This is certainly not nonsense.

Listening from top to bottom, in Xingqiu's ears it became like Ganyu was talking to Tianquanxing, she was speaking on behalf of the immortals, and Jiang Qing was listening in.

Ganyu, representing the immortals, expressed dissatisfaction with the Seven Stars' behavior of not doing their jobs and fighting for power, and even forgot to place the Emperor's [Immortal Ancestor's Transformation].

But the reality is that each paragraph must be listened to in sections.

These are separate matters and have no relation at all.

The dissatisfaction is real.

Ningguang was in charge of the ceremony of inviting the immortals. Although it was definitely not Ningguang who did it, she had to take responsibility for the problem that occurred during the ceremony under her full authority.

If you make a mistake, of course someone will be unhappy.

[The Immortal Ancestor's Transformation] was indeed kept in the hands of Qixing, and there was really no movement in the [Ceremony of Sending the Immortals].

But this has nothing to do with the Seven Stars.

They knew nothing about the procedures and instruments of the [Sending the Immortals Ceremony] and could only listen to Zhongli.

Zhongli casually said what he used to calculate it, today is not a good time, what else can they do?
The matter of fighting for the vacant power is naturally Keqing’s previous actions.

All the words are fine, the problem is the order in which they are spoken.

Jiang Qing first said that he got information from Tianquanxing, and then mentioned Ganyu, so Xingqiu automatically understood that Ganyu was rebuking Qixing for inaction.

Isn't it cracked?
Feiyun Chamber of Commerce still has records of Ganyu's identity.

In Liyue, anyone with a little family background would know this Secretary Ganyu.

Her status as an immortal is certain.

Given the current relationship between the Immortal and the Seven Stars, she definitely went to find Tianquan Star not to ask the other party how to do things, but most likely to teach the other party how to do things.

In other words, the immortal has made up his mind and made the final decision?
Jiang Qing added at the right time, "Eula has been very distressed recently. Although she doesn't have any family property in Liyue, even if the immortals are implicated, it won't be her fault."

"But she had just settled down in Liyue, and she ran into this kind of chaos. She was helpless."

"Yes, yes, yes." Eula controlled her expression, "I really hate this kind of thing."

"It's a pity that Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is so big and powerful that it is too deeply involved with the Seven Stars."

"Once you are disliked and implicated by the immortals because of the Seven Stars, you will inevitably run into trouble."

Jiang Qing shook his head, "Xingqiu, you don't have to worry about this kind of thing."

"Your words are inevitably a bit exaggerated." He rejected Yourla's somewhat exaggerated help. "There are too many businessmen related to the Seven Stars in Liyue. Even if the immortals were to settle accounts, they would at most randomly select one or two. How could they just happen to pick Feiyun Chamber of Commerce?"

What if you just happened to pick it?
Xingqiu forced a smile, "There, Ms. Eula's reminder makes sense."

He sensed something in Jiang Qing's intention.

But he couldn't refuse outright.

What if Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is really chosen?

"Brother Jiang is actually the lobbyist for Gan Yu's secretary, right?"

Xingqiu hesitated for a moment, then came straight to the point.

Jiang Qing's words almost made it clear.

"I'm not a lobbyist," Jiang Qing said. "I'm fighting for my own future."

He changed his story.

"In fact, the immortal doesn't even look down on the Seven Stars, so why would he look for lobbyists to persuade others?"

“But if they want to take over Liyue, they will definitely need new manpower at the beginning.”

"Those who are attached to the Seven Stars may not be killed by them, but it will definitely be inconvenient to use them."

Xingqiu nodded in agreement.

If this kind of thing happened between chambers of commerce, it would basically be equivalent to seizing the other party's property and then employing their confidants... It's not that they can't be used, but they are not handy.

"I want to be one of the first group of people who surrender to the immortals."

Jiang Qing made fun of himself without hesitation, "The Jiang family has been passed down to my generation, and it is considered to be the end of the family."

"But my ancestors founded their business in Liyue. I can't just leave like this."

"It has been my lifelong wish to restore my family's reputation."

"Then you also sold your family property?" Eula was a little surprised.

As someone who knows the inside story, she thinks... Could Jiang Qing be serious?

Surprisingly, this skill worked.

“Even if you are doing business to the utmost, you cannot avoid compromise in the face of natural disasters and man-made calamities.”

"But if you can sit on the Seven Stars, you have to give way to natural disasters and man-made disasters."

Jiang Qing made a smooth talk.

"I don't have the confidence to start from scratch and reach that position like Tianquanxing did."

"But if the immortals can reorganize Liyue Harbor, there might be a chance."

Xingqiu murmured subconsciously, "A glimmer of hope..."

That is a glimmer of hope to become one of the Seven Stars. If the Seven Stars position is the stakes, it is indeed worth a try.

He could understand Jiang Qing's adventurous mindset.

There is a slim chance of hope, but it is there.

If the reward is quite generous, the saying "people die for money and birds die for food" is not empty talk after all.

Xingqiu waited for a while.

This conversation was shocking enough. Since his father didn't just kick the door open and beat him up, he would still be shocked.

That is to say, he was moved.

Or maybe he saw something that you didn’t see and didn’t dare to refuse.

“Okay.” Xingqiu also knew how to make promises, “I will definitely convince my father to agree to Brother Jiang’s plan!”

I promised, but I may not be able to do it.

"Then I'll trouble you." Jiang Qing smiled kindly, "Although I know that the Second Young Master likes to do good deeds, if the family can rise to prominence, it won't affect you, Xingqiu, from doing good deeds, right?"

What he promised was indeed officials under the new order.

But the prerequisite is that a new order can be established.

And by that time, there will no longer be any Seven Stars.

Everyone is just making empty promises, but everyone thinks it is acceptable.

Jiang Qing said goodbye and Youla followed behind him.

Xingqiu stood up to see them off, and when he returned to the inner room, his father was indeed sitting on the chair.

"Father."

Xingqiu bowed and said, "Are we really going to agree to Jiang Qing's proposal? I think there is something wrong with what he said."

He believed it, but there was always something wrong with his intuition.

"It's true that there are problems." The president said calmly, "but the possibility of fraud is low."

However, telling the truth does not necessarily mean lying is wrong, and both father and son have this awareness.

"The key is the attitude of the immortal and the attitude of this Tianquan Star."

"He mentioned Tianquan Star. Could it be that... Tianquan Star has already made its choice?"

This is why he didn't interrupt Xingqiu.

Whether Jiang Qing is honest enough is not the key point; the key point is Qixing’s attitude.

Theoretically speaking, the Seven Stars and the immortals are in an antagonistic relationship.

But what if Qixing doesn’t want to accept this antagonistic relationship?

The reason for the opposition is simply that the immortals think the Seven Stars are not capable enough. But whether they govern themselves or re-establish order, they will always need new talents to fill the positions, right?
The Seven Stars were the rulers selected during the reign of the Emperor, and their talents were recognized by the Emperor.

If they give up the confrontation and decide to regain their place in the new order, this will be unstoppable.

As long as the immortals do not interfere, it is almost natural for them to gain a new status with their abilities.

So, do we really have to fight?

Can we really win?

"Tianquan Star also chose the Immortal?" Xingqiu was a little surprised. "If Tianquan Star also chooses to support the Immortal's announcement, will more Seven Stars follow suit and choose the Immortal?"

"If that's the case, then isn't the outcome already decided?"

The ministers are about to fight to the death, why does Your Majesty surrender first?
"The immortals will not accept the Seven Stars. They will only select a few to be the rulers of the new era."

The president sighed softly, "If Tianquanxing starts preparing to compete for the upper-level seats at this time...what's impossible about this?"

Why do the Seven Stars resist the immortals?
Either they think that the immortals are not good at governing Liyue, or they think that their power and position will be lost after the immortals take over the world.

That's all a man can worry about.

It's either family and country, or personal future.

The former actually makes no sense.

Is it true that immortals cannot govern Liyue? Maybe, maybe not.

It's not a certain thing though.

Although they are ignorant of the ways of the world, not to mention that they can learn, they also possess powers that the Seven Stars do not have.

Immortals do not ask about the affairs of the outside world, but if they want to rule Liyue, this power must be used for Liyue - even to expand territory.

The latter is no longer a problem.

To govern Liyue, one must use the people of Liyue.

The Seven Stars of the old era are no longer desirable, so why can’t they continue to serve as the Seven Stars in the new era?

Oh, it might not be called Seven Stars at that time.

But the title cannot conceal the core, and power will not change its essence because of its name.

"Tianquan Star... chose the Immortal."

Xingqiu was silent for a moment, "Then this is good news, right?"

"Maybe nothing will happen to our family."

He glanced at Xingqiu with a complicated look.

"What if I want to go further?"

With human desires like this, how is it possible to see hope and yet remain indifferent?
"Today, if Feiyun Chamber of Commerce wants to continue, I can only wait for the right time."

"And in the past hundred years, I'm afraid there won't be a better opportunity than today."

He sighed, "What moved me was not Jiang Qing's words, but the hope I saw."

(End of this chapter)