Chat group: People are in the sandbox, the system just ran away

After all, food shortages threaten the lower-class people and soldiers. In this situation, how can the soldiers and their families have much motivation to fight when they can't even get enough food to eat?

Faced with this terrible situation, Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo finally found themselves in a dilemma. Their stubbornness ended up in a dilemma.

They wanted to deal with the increasingly large resistance army on their own, but they were unable to do so. After all, a large number of people who lacked food would spontaneously join the resistance army and attack the families and forces under the command of Tianling Bugyo and Kanding Bugyo.

Only those families who knew the news in advance stockpiled enough food. Even though they sold most of the food in order to plunder the country's wealth over the past year, they still stockpiled a lot of food as a guarantee of their survival.

In this situation, the rebels naturally targeted these families and forces and robbed them of their gold coins. In fact, this was also the main source of food after the rebels' strength increased greatly, and these foods also attracted those people who had no food to join. Under this cycle, the strength of the rebels increased rapidly like a snowball in recent months.

The Kujo family, which led the Tenryo Bugyo, and the Hiiragi family, which led the Kanjo Bugyo, naturally discovered this, but they could not find a solution.

After all, the core of all problems lies in food. As long as there is enough food, the thousands of years of belief in the God of Thunder in Inazuma is enough to ensure that most people can quickly settle down, and the rebels who have lost the support of the people are just grasshoppers in autumn and can't jump for a few days.

However, even the Kujo and Hiiragi families did not have enough food, at least not enough to meet the needs of most people. They could not open their granaries to release food to temporarily appease the people. After all, the food in their hands had to be used to stabilize the shogunate army that was beginning to become chaotic. Otherwise, if even the army in their hands rebelled, the situation would completely collapse.

Just as Kanding Bugyo and Tenryo Bugyo were happy when the closed-door policy was first implemented, they are just as happy now.

The huge amount of wealth previously acquired had to be used to purchase food from the fleet that could pass through the thunderclouds to Inazuma at a higher price. After all, if the price was not high enough, who would risk their lives to pass through the blockade of the Thunder God?

However, even so, due to the blockade of thunderclouds, the food that could be obtained by sea transport was only one tenth of what it was in the past, and could only barely maintain the morale of the shogunate army.

Under such circumstances, a terrible chaos was already visible to the naked eye, but the Kujo family and the Hiiragi family could not think of a way to solve the problem.

After all, the food shortage was mainly caused by the isolation order that the two families had previously proposed to General Lei Dian. Now if they wanted to change it, even they themselves could not do it.

Unless the two families reported everything to General Raiden, how would that be any different from the rebels attacking Inazuma Castle? Both families would be doomed.

Compared to his own voluntary confession, the Kujo and Hiiragi families could only do their best to maintain Inazuma's precarious situation, hoping for a miracle.

It's a shame that after her seal was broken and she learned about her brother Kong's situation, this clever little Ying lost the motivation to continue exploring the Seven Kingdoms and chose to play around between Mondstadt and Liyue, occasionally completing quests to earn Mora to support herself.

Even if she heard of Inazuma's suffering, she would only sigh a few words, "Inazuma's wise ruler is heartbreaking," and then continue to choose to play badly. As an immortal, she has traveled so many worlds and countries, she has seen all kinds of cesspools. She has seen so many foolish rulers like Lei Shen that she doesn't care.

Therefore, the expectations of Kanjo Bugyo and Tenryo Bugyo were doomed to fail.

Without the external support of Ying, chaos within Inazuma will inevitably break out.

After all, without Ying, the traveler, even the Eightfold God's Son would be powerless to change the mind of the rigid puppet, General Lei Dian.

The only thing she could do was to watch the situation develop. When the rebels attacked Inazuma Castle, the blockheaded General Lei Dian would naturally have to stand up to quell the rebellion. At that time, Ying, the guy who was hiding, would have to face reality.

Although this would be a very cruel reality, Yae Shinko had no other good solution.

Of course, Yae Shinko's actions will undoubtedly greatly shake the prestige of the God of Thunder in Inazuma, especially after General Raiden ruthlessly eliminated the rebels. There is no doubt that from then on, the faith of General Raiden for thousands of years will be shaken, and the fear of General Raiden will penetrate into the hearts of the people of Inazuma.

However, in comparison, Yae Shinto doesn't care much. After all, it is a law set by heaven that the devil loves humans, but this does not mean that the devil's followers will love humans as much as the devil does.

As a fox demon, she doesn't care that much about mortals. In her opinion, although this method will temporarily shake the rule of the Thunder God, as long as a new group of people are used to govern Inazuma, time will change everything in a few decades.

As for the people of Inazuma who sacrificed their lives, there was nothing that could be done about it.

When hearing the gossip of the sailors of the Southern Cross Fleet, Li Xuan had already guessed the current situation within Inazuma.

This is very consistent with the laws of historical development. If it were not for the fact that the high-end military forces of the continent of Teyvat are too powerful and the lower-level civilians lack the means to become powerful, in Li Xuan's opinion, the actions of General Thunder and the Eightfold Son of God would inevitably bring about severe backlash.

For example, if Li Xuan were to lift the restrictions on Inazuma's martial arts now, then in the foreseeable future, perhaps decades, perhaps even centuries, a powerful individual capable of destroying them would eventually emerge amidst the tragedy caused by General Raiden's isolationist order.

Chapter 550: Kiana's Unbearableness

Not only Li Xuan, but also Kiana, Raiden Mei and others naturally heard the gossip of the sailors of the Southern Cross Fleet.

Unlike the hard-hearted Li Xuan, Kiana, Raiden Mei, and others had only heard of such tragedies in history books, and had never seen them in reality.

"Li Xuan, I remember that Inazuma's lockdown order should have been lifted a year ago. Why is Inazuma still under lockdown?"

Kiana was quite concerned about the continent of Teyvat, which existed in the same multiverse as their world. Naturally, she had gathered relevant information in the chat group and noticed that something was amiss with Inazuma. Where was the Traveler? Where had the Traveler gone?

"It can't be helped. After Ying learned about the safety of her family, she no longer had the motivation to go to the Seven Kingdoms to solve various problems. She chose to live in Mondstadt and Liyue, so naturally, no one would take care of Inazuma's problems."

"You can't force Ying to save others, right? That doesn't make sense!"

"Besides, this is originally an internal conflict within a country and should be resolved by them themselves."

"Kiana, maybe you look at Mond and Inazuma and think that the continent of Teyvat, ruled by a demon god, is pretty good, but that's just a positive example, and Inazuma is the negative one."

Although General Lei Dian was not human, Li Xuan would normally intervene in such acts of oppression by other races. However, the demon's instinctive love for people made Li Xuan consider them more human. This became an internal conflict within a country. Incompetent rulers and treacherous ministers were common, and Li Xuan didn't have the time to meddle in it.

"this………………"

Li Xuan's words left Kiana speechless. After all, there was nothing wrong with what he said. No one had the right to ask an outsider like Ying to save the suffering people on the continent of Teyvat. Saving them was a favor, and not saving them was a duty.

Compared to the kinder Kong, Ying is much more despicable and has a much harder heart. She has encountered so many worlds, and if she has to save every one of them, she will be exhausted to death.

"This kind of human tragedy caused by a tyrant emperor and treacherous ministers is not like Honkai, where it can be solved by just fighting and killing. That would be very troublesome. Kiana, do you really think it can be solved that easily?"

In fact, even if the traveler went there, it would only be a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution. In essence, Lei Dianying and her doll are not suitable to be rulers, and Yae Shenzi is even a fox demon who does not have much feelings for humans. The three people with the highest status in a country are like this. Even if the problem of the closed-door order is solved, Li Xuan is not optimistic about Inazuma's future.

Lei Movie She can't be as rigorous as Morax, who has super talent in governing the country and can exist as a wise king, but she can't be as free as Barbatos and choose to let go completely.

Although she handed over power to the three magistrates, she always sat in the castle tower, showing her presence and supporting the shogunate.

Even if the problem is solved this time, and the Three Commissioners are replaced by a group of people, who are wise for a while and then become corrupt again, the existence of General Lei Dian will become an obstacle to the people's resistance. At that time, she will come forward again, eliminate the rebels, and replace the Three Commissioners.

This cycle repeats itself endlessly, and the contradictions continue to accumulate. One day, Inazuma will completely collapse. This is Inazuma's final fate.

"Is there really no way to solve this?"

Kiana still felt a little reluctant. This kind of thing was not just a few lines in the history book.

Seeing that Kiana had not given up the idea, Li Xuan could only explain the facts to her.

"Kiana, although the destruction of humanity by the Honkai is terrifying, when it comes to cruelty, this tragedy at the end of the dynasty is even more brutal and ruthless to humanity."

"It's true that we can go and wake up the Thunder God, get her to rescind the Closure Order and the Eye Hunting Order, and replace the Tenryo Bugyo and Kande Bugyo. But then what? How long can this kind of superficial solution maintain peace?"

"Kiana, you're also a well-educated person! No, I shouldn't tell you this. You haven't read it, but Mei should understand."

"Whether they are Tenryo Bugyo or Kanjo Bugyo, their actions are merely the cause of Inazuma's chaos. The fundamental reason is that Inazuma is rotten to the core..."

"Thunder God's long-term inaction has led to the gradual loss of control over the Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo, while the Sha Bugyo, who are most closely connected to the gods, have gradually declined. This isn't the greed of a single family, but the corruption of the entire Inazuma governance structure. Under these circumstances, other worlds are essentially a cycle of dynasties changing and rebuilding."

"And what about the Thunder God? She has been doing nothing all this time. Now she will surely become an indestructible mountain blocking anyone who wants to change."

"Inazuma's social contradictions have become apparent. Even if the two corrupt magistrates are replaced, it will be of no avail. Unless the three magistrates can be completely dismantled and rebuilt, the situation will not last long. The already exposed social contradictions will cause problems to erupt continuously, and the resistance will continue in waves, eventually dragging Inazuma into the abyss."

"In this situation, perhaps the Thunder God's rule over Inazuma will still exist, but all that will be left for her is an Inazuma that is like an endless purgatory."

As the sole heir to the Raiden family, Mei had received an elite education from a young age, so she understood somewhat of what Li Xuan was saying, and naturally understood Inazuma's current situation. The crux of the matter lay with the Thunder God, the anchor of the already rotten governing structure. There was no way around her to solve the problem.

However, overthrowing the rule of a country, or even overthrowing the rule of the seven gods on the continent of Teyvat, is not something they should do as tourists in another world.

"Kiana, don't be so willful. This kind of thing is not that simple."

"Don't treat me like a fool. The governance system is rotten, can't it be reformed? I remember that Kamisato Ayato was a very smart guy, wasn't he?"

It's hard for Kiana to think of such a person in her mind.

However, it was unrealistic to expect Kamisato Ayato to take charge and solve all the problems facing Inazuma. Li Xuan could conclude that it was impossible.

It wasn't just a lack of ability, but something deeper. I can only say that Kiana was just being too simplistic.

Chapter 551 Mei wants a younger sister

After the decline of the Kamisato family, it was Kamisato Ayato who held up the shrine. On the surface, he was low-key and elegant, not fond of appearing in public, and rarely showed off.

In fact, he has extraordinary skills and deep scheming, and is not bound by the use of various means. No matter what method he adopts, as long as he can achieve the right result, it is fine.

From this point of view, Kamisato Ayato is indeed an excellent talent. After General Raiden eliminated the rebels and replaced the other two magistrates, Kamisato Ayato was indeed able to solve the various messes left by the Thunder God.

But that was all he could do. He couldn't solve the fundamental problems Inazuma was facing. Perhaps he had the ability, but his diplomatic and manipulative nature meant Kamisato Ayato would never pursue radical social reforms. That would be too dangerous.

Moreover, even if he had the courage and determination, it wouldn't work. This kind of top-down, thorough reform must start from the very top, and it can't be carried out by him as a steward.

In Inazuma, there are only two people who are qualified to solve this problem, General Raiden or Yae God Child. Apart from them, anyone else who wants to solve these 14 problems will surely die.

With Kamisato Ayato's vision, how could he not see this fact? So his choice was clear. At most, he could only patch things up, acting as a paperhanger for the country of Inazuma, covering up the problem.

Li Xuan knew this very clearly, so he could only laugh off Kiana's suggestion.

"Kiana, why are you so concerned about Inazuma's situation? We're just travelers to Teyvat. This kind of national issue isn't something we should be concerned about. Even in modern society, I've never seen you care so much about other countries!"

"Although the people of Inazuma are miserable, there are countries in modern society that are in similarly dire situations. I've never seen you pay so much attention to it!"

This is very strange. Kiana doesn't seem to be the kind of person who cares about the development of human civilization, so why does she care so much about Inazuma?

Hearing Li Xuan's words, Kiana was also stunned. Yes, if that's the case, then there are indeed some problems. Why is she so concerned about the problem of Inazuma?

Just as Li Xuan said, this kind of social problem exists in every world. Can you take care of it all?

Although I am indeed very strong now, many problems cannot be solved by just being strong.

"That's probably because Inazuma's Thunder God and Raiden Mei are isomorphs from another world! That's why Kiana paid more attention to Inazuma at that time."

Although Xilin was prone to boasting, her IQ was still much higher than Paramecium's. She immediately solved the mystery. When she was looking up information about Inazuma in the chat group, Kiana had a deep impression of Inazuma because of General Raiden, so she was naturally quite concerned about her.

"Hey! Me?"

Mei Raiden was a bit surprised. How had the topic finally turned to her? My alter-ego? Another me in a parallel world? To have become Inazuma's Thunder God, the supreme ruler, was truly unbelievable.

"I see! But you're wrong about one thing, Sirin. The younger sister of the Thunder God Sisters, Lei Yingying, isn't Mei's alter ego. She's the alter ego of Mei's Herrscher personality and stigma consciousness. Mei's alter ego should be the older sister of the Thunder God Sisters, Raiden Shin, who died in the rebellion started by Kanria five hundred years ago."

When Mei Raiden was still wondering why her other self in the parallel world had such a different personality from her own, Li Xuan solved her confusion. Her counterpart in the other world was the elder sister of the Thunder God sisters, Raiden Shin, and now the Thunder General Raiden Dian Dian is the counterpart of her stigma consciousness in the other world.

In that case, Mei Raiden could understand. Thanks to Li Xuan's help, the Honkai disappeared, and she had also come to terms with her own stigma consciousness. Normally, that person had been cultivating within the stigma, a martial arts fanatic. His personality was somewhat naive. If she were to govern the country, Mei Raiden couldn't imagine what it would become.

But in another world, we were sisters? Should I ask Li Xuan for help in creating a body for her? Staying in the stigmata all the time will only make you moldy! And she really wants a younger sister.

After Mei Raiden came up with this idea, she couldn't stop herself. At the same time, she also became concerned about Inazuma's situation, after all, it was her own country that was founded by her in another world.

However, she couldn't think of anything that could solve the Inazuma problem, so she could only put it aside temporarily. After all, this kind of thing cannot be solved simply by having strong strength.

Unless a new ruler is chosen, but not to mention the consequences of breaking the rule of the Seven Gods, who can Inazuma replace as the ruler?

This kind of problem is still too difficult for Mei Raiden. She is just a young lady. Although she has received some elite education, it is not the education to train a politician. She has no idea how to solve the fundamental contradictions of a country.

Even if Mei Raiden had been trained as a politician, it would be impossible for her to solve Inazuma's current problems. Unless she transformed into the Herrscher of Lightning and cleaned up the painful lessons of the officials, from the Raiden General down to the lower ranks, and brought about a complete overhaul, Inazuma's current predicament would be resolved.

Since they couldn't think of a solution, Mei and Kiana had no choice but to give up. It would be better for them to think about these troubles and attend Liyue's Lantern Festival with peace of mind. This was the purpose of their visit to Liyue.

After enjoying a pleasant dinner at Wanmingtang, Li Xuan and his companions came to the residence prepared by Keqing, a very gorgeous and elegant manor.

Born into a prominent family in Liyue, although Keqing does not live a luxurious life in her daily life, her actual wealth is not much inferior to that of Ningguang, a big businessman.

Keqing has several manors like this in Liyue Harbor, so it is easy to use one to entertain friends.

Kiana, Mei Raiden and the others were also quite interested in this manor full of Liyue style, especially the back garden.

The pavilions and towers are scattered in an orderly manner, the paths are winding, the rocks are bizarre in shape, and the pools are crystal clear. Every scene has been carefully designed.

After touring the area, the group decided to rest. Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, so they need to be well rested and have a good day.

Chapter 552: Morax's Request

On the day of the Sea Lantern Festival, Li Xuan, Kiana and others followed local customs and bought various materials for making sky lanterns, such as bamboo strips and candles.

The production process wasn't difficult; after just an hour, everyone's lanterns were ready, ready to be released at the Lantern Festival that evening.

On the streets of Liyue Harbor, as the Lantern Festival approaches, people are becoming increasingly busy, preparing for various Lantern Festival activities.

Li Xuan and his companions were also infected by this atmosphere and began to look forward to the Lantern Festival in the evening.

And just as everyone was expecting it, the sun quietly disappeared, restrained its light, and the bright moonlight emerged. The real Sea Lantern Festival began from this moment.

Li Xuan and his companions had just finished their meal and walked out of the Wanmin Building to join in Liyue's annual festival.

The scenery on the streets today is much more beautiful than yesterday. The colorful lanterns reflect people's happy faces, and vendors at various stalls are constantly shouting their wares.

Although it wasn't as good as Xiangling's homemade food, it still tasted unique in the festive atmosphere. So Kiana and the others had already reserved a spot for snacks, so they didn't eat much at dinner.

Several people walked around the stalls with various snacks in their hands, or bought handicrafts with Liyue characteristics to bring to their family and friends, or participated in the lantern riddle guessing activities organized by merchants, having a lot of fun.

While Li Xuan was playing with them, he also saw many familiar faces.

With the Lantern Festival starting, there are naturally few customers in Wanmingtang. Xiangling takes Guoba, her good friend Hutao, and her junior sister Yaoyao out for fun.

On the other side, Beidou was drinking with his sailors to celebrate the rich harvest of the year.

Keqing also rarely stopped being introverted and started to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

On the Jade Pavilion in the sky, Ningguang looked at the bustling crowd below and smiled knowingly, feeling that her work was not in vain.

On the top of a mountain farther away, Xiao, who has always been guarding this worldly life, was also looking at the beautiful scenery of Liyue Harbor alone.