Let’s not talk about the gap between Inazuma and Suzuki, which is equivalent to the gap between an agricultural country and an industrial country. Inazuma has been tossed around for the past few years and is almost dying. Now everything is in ruins and there is no time to restore production. How can it afford to go to war again? This is pushing the people of Inazuma to death.
Fang Yun is "General Fang" who wants to bring smiles to the people of Inazuma, and he is not so confused as to understand the situation.
"Regarding our diplomatic policy toward Winter Solstice, no, it should be said that our policies toward other countries such as Liyue and Mondstadt actually need to be adjusted." Fang Yun spoke slowly, attracting everyone's attention.
At this moment, all the officials of the shogunate below held their breath.
When Fang Yun gave orders earlier, they all noticed the difference between him and the general.
The general always sat on the throne without saying a word, frowning slightly, as if she had come to the vast starry sky. Countless formulas appeared before her eyes, reflecting her thinking and showing the majesty of the gods. Fang Yun was more proactive and would ask a few questions while listening to the report.
This made them a little uncomfortable. After all, it was the first assessment meeting, and there was still some room for adjustment between the ruler and his subjects. Therefore, they would think deeply about Fang Yun's every move, worried that he would make some shocking decision.
It’s like Fang Yun now not only mentioned Solstice, but also Liyue and Mondstadt... Oh my God, will His Highness Fang Yun say "declare war on Solstice", "declare war on Liyue", "declare war on Mondstadt" later?
"Don't panic. Maybe I don't know how to fight a military?" Fang Yun tapped the armrest of the throne with his fingers.
"Inazuma's priority now is naturally to resume production. Even if there will be a war with the Kingdom of Winter, we have to wait until we have rested and recovered before considering it."
"As for the adjustment of foreign policy, the severance of diplomatic relations with Dongdong actually has no impact on Inazuma. The two countries are located in the south and the north and are too far apart. Inazuma's main markets are still in Liyue and Mondstadt. At the same time, we can import some mechanical equipment that is helpful for agricultural farming from Fontaine. That's why I mentioned the need to restore diplomatic relations."
After he finished speaking, Fang Yun signaled Yae Shinko and Kitsai Palace to take out the plan that everyone had discussed earlier, and at the same time instructed them to use magic to create a PPT on the spot.
What era is it now? Are you still a traditional emperor?
Fang Yun sat on the throne, pointing at the images in the PPT to explain the next Inazuma plan to everyone. He finally understood that he had to give these officials some technological skills to make them completely convinced.
Among them, Liyue is the focus. On the one hand, it is the country closest to Inazuma, and on the other hand, Liyue is the wealth center of the continent of Teyvat. Inazuma cannot do without Liyue whether it is purchasing or selling, not to mention that Kitsune Palace also plans to use the coral pearls of Umi Island to open up a new business.
As for Mond, this is mainly Inazuma's weapons sales market... The adventurers in Mond are the most active and the demand for weapons is very high, and Inazuma's swordsmithing skills and sword quality have always been far ahead.
In order to give the officials of the shogunate more confidence, Fang Yun instructed Kitsusai Palace to make a comparison chart between Inazuma's products and those of "friendly competitors" in terms of sharpness, sturdiness, and feel of use.
As soon as this image came out, it immediately caused a burst of exclamations.
Indeed, everyone knows that the swords produced by Inazuma are of good quality, but this kind of detailed comparison is the first time to be seen. Many officials of the Kanjo Bugyo were dazzled and thought of the role of this comparison chart in publicity.
Fang Yun struck while the iron was hot and issued a new decree: "In the future, regarding the output of weapons in Tadashisha, the three magistrates will divide the work and cooperate. The Tenryo magistrate will be responsible for maintaining the order and safety of Tadashisha, the Sha magistrate will be responsible for supervising the quality of swords, and the Kanjo magistrate will be responsible for sales."
This was his initial attempt at decentralization. In the past, Tatarashi was actually managed solely by Tenryo Bugyo... Fang Yun remembered that he was quite surprised when they had a conversation in the game before. This was equivalent to snatching the authority to forge swords from She Bugyo.
The shogunate's institutional division of labor can only be described as a mess.
All the officials of the shogunate could accept this decree. After all, Fang Yun had strengthened the management and control over the Three Magistrates, and their small and medium-sized families were the beneficiaries. They even wished that Fang Yun would speed up the process and directly divide some of the power of the Three Magistrates.
How can they make progress unless the Three Admonitions fall?
The inferior overthrowing the superior has always been the characteristic of Inazuma!
Next was the story of Fontaine. When Fang Yun proposed to go to Fontaine with Ying to meet with the water god Fucaros, and on the way to discuss state governance experience with the rock god in Liyue, many officials stood up to advise him, thinking it was too grand.
After all, gods are not only the absolute core of a country, but also serve as a nuclear deterrent. They usually only operate within their own country...only a certain bard is the complete opposite.
The situation of Inazuma is even more troublesome. Inazuma is isolated on the edge of Teyvat, close to the Dark Sea where the defeated demons gathered. Only General Raiden, the great emperor of the time, can intimidate this forbidden zone of life.
Fang Yun had anticipated this, but he had to go this time. He had to integrate the power of "Thousand-Handed Fang Yun"!
After becoming the perfect Fang Yun, he will be able to sprint to the realm of Great Success Lan Na Luo and challenge the Ancient Demon God.
By then, Inazuma will be a great emperor of the time and a great Lanna. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
However, in order to reassure the shogunate officials that their homes would not be robbed, Fang Yun told them that he and Ying would set out with the communication equipment made by Kitsusai Palace, so that they could be teleported back at any time if they received an alarm.
So you brought the teleportation, then it’s okay!
All the officials of the shogunate once again shouted in unison that His Highness Fang Yun was wise. Now they hoped that Fang Yun and the Shogun could demonstrate Inazuma's power in a foreign country.
As for the future diplomatic relations, such as Xumi and Nata, they will first restore diplomatic relations to normal, and whether to change the policy will be considered after Fang Yun and Ying return from Fontaine.
Of course, Fang Yun knows his own business. Although he didn't plan to go to Xumi to be the Great King of Ji, the Great Compassion Tree King had been mobilized... and transformed by him. When he meets Nashida again, Xumi and Inazuma will probably become a "father-daughter country", which is definitely the most ironclad alliance relationship.
After the PPT was finished, all the officials in the shogunate were excited about Inazuma's future blueprint described in the PPT, and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts that His Highness Fang Yun's governing ability seemed to be a little higher than that of the Shogun.
In addition, he was not as difficult to talk to as expected. He never rejected the advice of his ministers in a tough manner and always gave appropriate reasons.
however.
Fang Yun's next words made them feel like they were falling into an ice cellar.
"I just listened to everyone's report on the shogunate's work and discussed future plans. It seems that the shogunate's work has returned to normal." Fang Yun had a blank expression on his face. "In this case, I can rest assured to make some reforms to the shogunate system."
He did not make any threats, and even his tone was as calm as before, but to the ears of the shogunate officials it was as shocking as thunder.
The thing they least wanted to see happened. Fang Yun, who was serious and upright, really set his sights on the hereditary system.
Everyone looked at each other. Some officials who had stepped forward to give advice subconsciously prepared to take a step forward, but when they looked up and saw Fang Yun's playful eyes, they had to swallow the reasons they had prepared, and they didn't even notice the cold sweat on their backs.
Only then did they wake up from their previous fantasy of harmony between the monarch and his subjects. Fang Yun was not an ordinary person. He was a warrior like the General, and also the future master of Inazuma.
Just as Fang Yun said when he killed Hiiragi Shinsuke, how could the corrupt rules of the shogunate possibly restrain the master of the shogunate?
Fang Yun did not forcefully reject the advice. That was out of kindness to his people, but it did not mean that they, the ministers, were really qualified to negotiate terms.
There was a sudden silence on the field, and as time passed, more and more officials began to sweat and tremble.
Until Fang Yun suddenly looked at everyone with surprise and said, "What are you doing? The shogunate system does need to be reformed, but it is definitely unrealistic to reform it overnight. What I mean is that we only need to set up a supervisory agency. I believe you have heard of this rumor."
what?
The officials of the shogunate were surprised for a moment, but they did not relax because of Fang Yun's joking tone.
Fang Yun did not miss this opportunity. He announced the establishment of the [Root Organization] according to the agreed plan.
The Root organization is directly under him and Shogun Raiden. It is reorganized on the basis of Okuji-shu and Sumusuban. Later, more monsters will be drawn from the organization to be responsible for collecting intelligence on Inazuma and monitoring officials of the shogunate.
Honestly speaking, everyone must be unhappy about the sudden appearance of a supervisory agency and the intervention of an unpredictable force like monsters. But when they think about Fang Yun's intention to abolish the hereditary system, it seems acceptable after comparing with each other. Many people are even grateful to Fang Yun in their hearts.
Perhaps, as long as the government affairs are clear in the future, His Highness Fang Yun will no longer have the idea of reforming the hereditary system?
Amid everyone's complicated thoughts, the assessment meeting ended quietly.
Looking at the figure of the shogunate official disappearing in the hall, Fang Yun did not leave in a hurry, but discussed the government affairs that the shogunate official had just reported with Shen Zi and Kitsusai Palace.
"Overall, the removal of the two magistrates did not cause much impact. They just had over-concentrated power. Now the problem can be solved by dividing the power among several medium-sized families. It can also play a role in restraining each other. When you come back, we still have to split the three magistrates into multiple departments. The previous system was too simple." Hu Zaigong introduced.
But after she finished speaking, she couldn't help but admire: "You performed quite well just now, I thought you couldn't control them."
"I do understand the principle of using both kindness and severity." Fang Yun sat back on the throne and stretched. This is the classic principle of removing the roof. "It's just that pretending is too tiring. I don't know how the general did it."
He thought of the general's cold and majestic eyes with confusion but still pretending to be "I understand" expression, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the general was indeed adorable.
Ying is actually okay, but she is too tough in words. If she can become a little softer after traveling with him, Fang Yun might even have the idea of surpassing Ying.
Oh no, now the second brother is going to become the eldest brother.
In order to prove that he still liked the Son of God more, Fang Yun coughed twice and hinted at the Son of God: "Son of God, you haven't forgotten that incident, right?"
"What's the matter?" Yae Shinko really didn't understand at first, until she saw the heat in Fang Yun's eyes, she remembered that she agreed to Fang Yun's rude request after being hit by the Big Ball Rasengan two days ago.
Fang Yun pursed his lips: "What do you think? Are you still trying to cheat?"
"But I said before, Fang Yun, that was the last time..." Yae Shen Zi argued in a low voice, but when she got to this point, even she couldn't continue her story.
She had a premonition that she really couldn't escape this time.
Chapter 88: Son of God, You Can't Escape Today
the last time?
Not to mention Fang Yun, even she herself couldn't remember how many times she had said it.
At the beginning, her tone was "cold and firm", and she even pointed her slender fingers at Fang Yun's eyebrows to warn him.
But as Fang Yun's proficiency in the Daya Rasengan increased, she became less and less confident in her last attempt. She suspected that if she said this again today, it would only increase Fang Yun's attack speed.
Fang Yun snorted and said, "You can't escape this time. Even if you turn into a fox, the result will be the same."
As the words fell, the expression on Yae Shinko's delicate face froze.
There's no point in turning into a fox?
There was a hint of panic in her purple eyes. Although she was indeed prepared that day, when the day came when she was about to be captured by Fang Yun, she began to feel uneasy again.
Fang Yun is always like this. While she is still thinking about how to pull and exchange blood with each other, he has already dealt the maximum damage.
She obviously knew a lot of theories about laning, but she had no time to put them into practice in front of Fang Yun. This made her look like a boastful person!
I was really pulling it, if you don’t believe me, watch the video!
No, don't be afraid. She is a fox fairy. She will definitely start as a master in the placement matches. How could she be defeated by a mere human?
She encouraged herself, gently brushed away the cherry-colored hair beside her cheek, and said in a nonchalant tone: "I was busy doing the God Sakura Purification the past two days, and I haven't managed Yaedou's novels for a long time. I finally had some free time and didn't have the energy to accompany you... But since I promised you something, it's not that I can't be wronged. Anyway, it's only a matter of time for me to deal with you."
She still hoped that Fang Yun could retreat on his own.
But in her regretful eyes, Fang Yun's expression did not change.
Frankly speaking, if the previous Yae Shinko had said this, he might have really worried about embarrassing himself, but since he saw the other party's true level, he no longer thinks so... If he sucks, Yae Shinko will only suck worse.
As for Hu Zhai Gong...hey, wait, why isn't Hu Zhai Gong saying anything?
"Tsk, tsk, are you two having a good chat? You finally remembered that there was someone else?" Kitsaigong leaned against the throne leisurely, playing with his nails, and then looked at the two of them with a scrutinizing look: "What agreement are you two talking about?"
Since she woke up, she has been traveling most of the time, and she really doesn't know what happened between Fang Yun and the Eightfold Son of God. She can only tell from her Grandmaster's level that there is something fishy going on.
"It's today's festival." Yae Shinko explained, her cheeks suddenly flushed, "Fang Yun insisted on dragging me to watch the festival."
She knew that if she didn't say anything, Hu Zhaigong would become suspicious, but if she called it a date, Hu Zhaigong wouldn't care too much.
Moreover, the two of them were indeed going on a date, but the focus today was not on the date, but on the stage after the date.
But this is enough. If it is just a lie, it will be easily exposed. Only such a real lie can cover up one's purpose.
Hu Zhaigong said "Oh" meaningfully, and said with a smile: "So it's a date, then I won't disturb you, um, but before that, I have to borrow Fang Yun for a while."
Yae Kamiko's pink fox ears stood up.
No, why do you borrow Fang Yun every day? The general borrowed Ying and now it's your turn?
But Kitsaigong was just teasing the Son of God. After he finished speaking, he stopped smiling and looked at Fang Yun: "You and Ying's diplomatic documents will arrive in Liyue in three or four days. It will take a little longer for Fontaine, but it should be almost done by the time you get to Liyue. You can sort out Inazuma's affairs with us in the next few days, and then ask Shangying to set off directly."
"So soon? It would take Inazuma about half a month to get to Liyue by boat, right?"
"Under normal circumstances, this is true, but don't forget that I am the Fox Palace. I cast some magic on their ship and also prepared a lot of talismans for them, which can shorten the time a lot."
At this point, Kitsusai rubbed his chin and said, "Although only five hundred years have passed, I feel that Inazuma has fallen far behind. Now Xumi has the [Void] that can communicate quickly, and Fontaine and Zhidong have also mastered the technology of long-distance communication, but we still have to rely on manpower to run around."
She was well aware of the importance of the speed of information transmission, which would have a qualitative impact on both the military and people's livelihood.
Fortunately, this is a world with extraordinary powers. Although it is difficult for technology to catch up quickly, similar effects can be achieved through various techniques.
"For example, the talisman I just mentioned." A stack of talismans appeared in Hu Zhai Gong's palm, and she showed it to Fang Yun, "This is my work of improving the Yin-Yang magic talisman of Yushin Harunosuke. In addition to being able to achieve simple elemental enchantment, it can also produce effects similar to magic."
Fang Yun took the talismans and picked the thunder talisman on the top to try it out. After triggering the talisman, a large amount of thunder elemental power dissipated and turned into a shield shape to protect Fang Yun.
"This is a simulation of the Thunder Seed. In addition to being able to resist damage, it can also resist harsh environments like the Wuxiang Blade Gorge." Hu Zhaigong explained softly, "Of course, I can also simulate attack-type spells, but it is more difficult and there are some safety risks. I need some time to slowly study it."
"You always come up with something new for me." Fang Yun admired sincerely. If this talisman could be successfully developed, it would be of great significance to Inazuma. It would be like directly expanding a new system. Ordinary soldiers would be able to use elemental power to kill the enemy like the Kingdom of Zhidong, and it could also be used in people's livelihood.
"But the prerequisite is that these talismans can be mass-produced. Otherwise, if it takes a lot of time and effort to make them, they can only be used as war supplies."
Kitsusai Palace was well prepared: "Although it is a little difficult, Koshin Harunosuke has actually overcome the biggest difficulty. The remaining improvements are just a matter of time. If it doesn't work, you can help me ask the Great Compassion Tree King. With her knowledge, she can even create a new system out of thin air."
At this point she couldn't help but sigh that the Shadow and the General didn't realize the importance of the Great Ci Tree King. Only she, the "Doctor of Ninjutsu", understood the power of the Great Ci Tree King.
But Hu Zhaigong believed that the Great Mercy Tree King was an elder who was as strong-willed and had bottom lines as himself, and that Fang Yun could not easily take her down. He could only ask her for advice as a junior.
If Fang Yun wanted to use the Big Jade Rasengan on the Great Compassionate Tree King, he would probably just be tied up with chains and spanked to teach him a lesson!
When she thought of this, Fang Yun looked up as if he had sensed something, but he didn't see anything, so he had to ask: "Isn't it that Wei Shen Qingzhijie learned the talisman in Liyue? Why doesn't Liyue mass-produce it?"
Fang Yun was indeed confused about this. He remembered that the old man would use talismans to strengthen the Qianyan Army during the Demon War, but now the talisman with no taboos has become an extremely rare thing.
"Because the threshold for Liyue's immortal arts is too high, let alone becoming an immortal, ordinary people can't even get started with immortal arts. Only Shen Qingzhijie came up with a solution that greatly lowered the threshold for using talismans."
Fang Yun nodded. Inazuma's Kairanki could enchant swords, and he actually used the talismans left by Korekami Harunosuke. Unfortunately, he did not leave the inheritance of Yin-Yang magic to Inazuma. Only Kitsusai Palace, who also understood fairy magic and Inazuma magic, could deduce the inheritance from his talismans.
"Anyway, once I have completed my initial research, I will hand over the skills of making and producing talismans and infusing them with spells to the witches. At that time, you can issue a decree to gather more qualified personnel, and we will strive to build a talisman factory."
"No problem, you can make the decision on this matter yourself."
"That won't do. A subject must have the duties of a subject. You and Ying are the masters of Inazuma."
Hu Zhaigong was extremely persistent on this point and believed that subordinates should not contradict their superiors.
The two chatted for a few more sentences, and Fang Yun and Yae Shen Zi looked at each other secretly, and then left in different directions.
In fact, Fang Yun was somewhat worried about this diplomatic matter.
