People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 188 The Emperor Who Sent Down Oracles to the Seven Stars
".In such a world, giving up God means giving up the capital to resist invasion and putting oneself and the country on the enemy's table."

"Anyone who would do that on their own initiative would be considered by me to be absolutely not wise."

In the backyard of Bubulu, surrounded by Zhongli and Wendy, Lin Feng did not hide anything but simply spoke out his true thoughts.

Even in the past, he was not optimistic about the so-called rule of man.

After truly traveling through time and experiencing the power of the gods,
He felt more and more that the so-called pure rule of man was an advanced idea that could easily lead the country to destruction.

It is not a big problem for a country to have no guidance from gods, but the seven gods essentially exist as a backup force.

Compared with any kind of governance responsibilities, the fundamental reason why heaven created them is actually to serve as a military guarantee to protect the survival of the country.

When the seven gods knew that the wind god still existed,
Just because of Venti's slumber, Mond had to face political pressure from an executive of the Winter District in diplomacy, and even almost sent its citizens abroad as the other party's experimental subjects.

The act of abandoning the gods is like voluntarily disarming the state's means of self-protection and announcing it to the whole world.
You don’t even have to think too much to understand what the consequences of such a decision will be.

Although Lin Feng felt that his attitude was already very clear,
But he has such a view because he has a perspective far superior to that of ordinary Teyvat residents.
This conclusion was made after considering the "abyss" that erodes the foundation of all life, the "eggshell" that covers the entire world, and "outside enemies" like giant whales.

Although these unstable factors do exist, and even in Lin Feng's opinion they are quite serious hidden dangers,

But for Keqing, who has been accustomed to hundreds of years of peaceful life, it is probably not so easy for her to accept the conclusion that "humans" cannot live without "God" just because of this passage.

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But to Lin Feng's surprise,
At this point in time when the plot has not yet begun,
Keqing, who clearly still had strong hostility towards the Emperor, did not immediately refute after hearing this conclusion which was completely opposite to her point of view.

This "Yuheng Star" just lowered his head slightly, and after a moment of silence, he spoke:
".Can you tell me why you are so sure of this outcome?"

".In my opinion, the current prosperity of Liyue Harbor is like a magnificent sand castle on the beach. It is not humans themselves who decide whether the tide rises or not. If we continue to rely on gods like this, is this really the best outcome?"

It’s not that Keqing has not encountered opposition in the past, but that’s only because those opponents have become accustomed to relying on the Emperor.

Doing nothing, giving up human thinking, and just leaving all problems to gods to solve, this current situation where all prosperity has nothing to do with human beings is the source of Keqing's uneasiness.

——But the rejection he received this time was obviously not due to his blind faith in God.

It seemed that the other party had been thinking about the relationship between God and man for a long time, so he was able to give his answer in such a short time.

Therefore, Keqing sincerely hopes to know what kind of factors would lead the other party to make such a clear rejection.

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"I actually have no objection to Miss Keqing's governing philosophy.

On the contrary, I agree with your view that humans should also try their best and should not rely entirely on gods."

"——But everything should be done in moderation, just like a child under the protection of an adult. If he or she just works harder in a safe environment, no parent would be unhappy to see this."

"——But if it is in a forest full of ferocious beasts, the child chooses to abandon the protector and go forward alone at an early time because of his previous achievements."

"Ms. Keqing, do you think this situation is really a suitable scenario for discussing 'possibilities'?"

Lin Feng recalled from the information he had collected previously that Keqing had proposed solid policies such as repairing roads and rebuilding dilapidated houses since taking office.

But from a personal perspective, he actually has no ill feelings towards this Seven Stars who cares about the people's livelihood.

But thinking that the Emperor had previously proposed a transaction request to transfer the throne and get rid of the shackles of wear and tear,

On the eve of the Holy Lord’s removal of the shackles, he thought it would be a good idea to let Yuhengxing in front of him make some mental preparations for the changes that might happen next.

".Indeed, the power of gods themselves was far stronger than that of humans from the beginning."

Keqing nodded and acknowledged what Lin Feng said.

"——But if the gods really leave this country one day,
Even if they don't have such a strong force, all the people of Liyue will never surrender in the face of threats when defending their homes."

"This is not to prove anything. It's just because human potential should not be completely buried because of dependence on gods as it is now."

Recalling the Qianyan Army who had fought side by side with him and trained hard for years,
Even though the young man in front of her might be far stronger than humans, Keqing would never allow him to look at humanity's efforts with such contempt.

"Pah, pah, pah"

"Miss Keqing's words make sense. They are truly brilliant beliefs."

The moment Keqing opened her mouth to respond, Lin Feng sensed the incomparably firm will in her heart.

——This seemingly rebellious Yuheng Star actually never forces others to agree with his ideas.

She just questioned the idea that God was always right, and set an example, working hard as a "human" step by step.

"——Since you are so frank, it would be inappropriate for me to keep my opinions to myself."

Seeing that Keqing had honestly expressed her thoughts, Lin Feng paused and said bluntly:
"——In my opinion, no matter how good the reasons are, at this moment, pure 'rule of man' can only be a road to destruction."

Seeing that not only Keqing, but also Emperor Jun and Venti had looked over, Lin Feng did not do anything superficial and directly expressed his true thoughts:

"Unlike Ms. Keqing's far-sightedness, the way I draw conclusions is actually always very simple."

"——That is to put aside all subjective ideas and only use the purest reality as the standard for judging whether it is feasible or not."

After a brief pause and seeing Keqing's serious expression, he continued:

"Ms. Keqing once said that Liyue's prosperity is like a sand castle built on the beach, and humans themselves have no ability to interfere with the rise and fall of the tide."

"——But who ever told you that being a god could control such tides?"

"——In my opinion, this world is actually constantly rising. The existence of gods is the dam that blocks the tide."

"Because the dam seems to have existed from the beginning, you take it for granted that it is there, independent of any existence.
——But when it really disappears, before the huge waves come, are you sure that the people of Liyue now have the strength to face the ocean? ”

"——All beautiful thoughts cannot change the destruction before absolute power.
Before humans can use their own strength to fight against the existence that can overthrow the world, I believe that the so-called "rule of man" is ultimately just a malnourished premature baby. "

Lin Feng, who has always taken pragmatism as his governing philosophy, has no intention of praising things like "freedom of life" or "human values".

At a time when the entire Teyvat is trying its best to escape the fate of destruction, talking about "rule of man" that is independent of the gods, isn't that just thinking that you are not dying fast enough?
It is not to say that there is no hope for rule by man, but the little yellow-haired boy who represents countless troubles is about to arrive, and the abyss is also lurking covetously. At this time when military force is most needed to ensure national security, having such an overly advanced idea can only be said to be a completely wrong choice of timing.

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Perhaps it was because Lin Feng had some serious thoughts for once.
Some of the aura that Keqing had felt once before when they first met and faced the abyss also naturally emanated from him.

Facing this breath that is not aggressive but full of life,

Keqing recalled the abyss that was like an incomprehensible thing that swallowed up the surrounding environment in an instant and was wriggling towards her.

Recalling how she had no means of resistance at that moment, she had to admit that with the current means of mankind, when facing an enemy of this magnitude,

Even if the other party only shows a little insignificant hostility, ordinary creatures will be as powerless as a newborn baby.

For a moment, even though she was thinking about making preparations for Liyue after the gods left, she fell into silence because she could not think of any practical way to deal with it.

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Seeing that the discussion seemed to have come to an end due to the silence of one party, Wendy, who had been watching the fun from the side, finally interrupted:

"Oh my, there's no need to go to such lengths. Aren't gods just ordinary people who are a little more powerful and a little longer-lived? There's no need to make such a clear distinction."

I quietly glanced at the flowers, plants and rocks around me that had grown taller and even changed in appearance without my noticing.
This drunkard who seemed to be doing nothing was also in his heart astounded by the power that the other party inadvertently displayed.

If Keqing felt affinity and vitality when facing Lin Feng's power,
Wendy was simply astonished by this combination of two powers, which was like a creator's quality.

——Giving an example of an enemy that can fight against such a force is a bit too much for ordinary humans.

Zhongli on the side also joined in the conversation:

".It is indeed just as this friend said. It seems that whether it is the Emperor or humans, they are actually just running for this thousand-year-old Liyue.
If two people love the same thing, why should they put it on the two ends of the scale to measure the importance of their love? "

"Miss Keqing, don't think too much. People like you who have a questioning spirit and are willing to work hard for it also have the most shining soul among humans."

"--Even though there is no basis for the implementation of complete 'rule of man' at present, it may not be impossible for such a vision to become a reality one day in the future."

Knowing that this little friend of mine is like this, without any mercy, he completely exposes the reality that humans are unable to face.

For Yuhengxing, who has been working hard, this would be a blow that would make her fall into deep thought. Zhongli also spoke to comfort her.

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Keqing is determined and tenacious.
In the face of such real difficulties, I did not choose to escape.

After a moment of silence, she finally spoke to Lin Feng in front of her:
"Thank you for not giving me a perfunctory answer, but for answering my questions seriously. I will not choose to turn a blind eye to such practical difficulties."

"I will also separate the reward for this guidance from the time you saved me before. I will arrange for someone to deliver it to you in a few days."

Regardless of the other party's opinion, Keqing's original purpose was indeed achieved in this visit.

——The person in front of her was just as she thought. Not only was he powerful, he also had unique insights into the existence of gods.

Even though the two parties had different opinions, she felt that she should thank the other party for his attitude, which could be called "guidance."

After the discussion, Keqing, with mixed emotions, did not stay for too long and planned to leave after saying goodbye politely.

Before leaving, the purple-haired girl turned back slightly and left this ending for the discussion:
"——Thank you for your advice, although I am not mature enough now and cannot provide a practical solution to this situation."

"——But I will not stop moving forward. I will try to find other possibilities besides the efforts of the gods. One day, one day, I will be able to find the most suitable administrative system for this country."

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"Of course, I also believe that this day will come. I wish your dream will come true, Miss Keqing."

After hearing these words, which were much more "rigorous" than at the beginning,

Lin Feng looked at the girl in front of him who took "hard work" as her life creed, smiled, and gave her his own blessing.

After sending away Keqing, who was stunned by the sudden encouragement from her opponents,
Wendy, who was beside Lin Feng, finally found the right opportunity, ran over, patted her friend on the shoulder, and said:
"Huh? I didn't expect you to be so generous. The blessing you just gave me is effective, right?
I saw you use your authority, would you like to give me some too?"

Hearing this, Lin Feng shook his head and said:
"Haha, it's just a small blessing similar to the flower in the Bubu Pavilion, which can slightly restore your physical condition. For you, I'm afraid it's of no use at all, so don't join in the fun."

After complaining about Wendy's tone that sounded like v-me-50, he continued:

"——After all, I don't dislike Miss Yuhengxing who puts the people first.
Even though she is of noble birth, she is probably the one who is closest to the common people among the Seven Stars."

"I don't want this already overworked 'Yuheng Star' to choose to work even harder and exhaust himself just because of this discussion.

If such an accident really happened, I would not be able to compensate the old man with such a capable manager."

Speaking of Zhongli,

Wendy and Lin Feng noticed that the Emperor seemed to have not spoken for a while.
The two of them couldn't help but turn their heads and look over with some curiosity, wanting to know what the old man was busy with.

"Hey, what is this?"

"Old man, does this piece of jade in your hand have any special effects?"

Wendy saw Zhongli, who had not spoken for a while, not far away, and seemed to be fiddling with an orange-yellow jade talisman in his hand. She was curious about what this thing was.

And hearing the minstrel's question,

The Emperor, who seemed to have finally finished his work, raised his head, smiled and said:
"This isn't anything rare. It's just a small prop used for 'communication'."

"As for what use it has."

Zhongli paused, looked at Lin Feng who was somewhat puzzled, and said:
"——It's not a big deal, I just want to temporarily change the 'tradition'.
Let the Seven Stars prepare to welcome two gods at the same time during this ceremony."

He raised his head slightly and looked towards the ceremony site on the top of Yujing Terrace.
Zhongli said this when Wendy was a little confused.

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