Paimon: "Yeah, why can't humans govern countries?"
Keqing: "I think Celestia doesn't want to give up its structure of the seven Archons in the mortal world."
Cloud Retainer: "Humans are ultimately just humans, with narrow perspectives. Liyue has survived countless calamities, big and small, over 3,700 years thanks to the protection of us three-eyed, five-manifested immortals and the Geo Archon. You are merely humans living in a peaceful era where all the monsters and demons have been suppressed. How dare you claim to have the ability to protect Liyue?"
Cloud Retainer: "You think you're so good because your disciple Shenhe defeated a mere Balsec?
Traveler Lumine: "Why are you arguing again..."
Cloud Retainer: "I'm simply stating the truth. Let alone the more distant Archon War, take the calamity that swept across all of Teyvat five hundred years ago. If Celestia and the seven Archons hadn't intervened, all the humans in Teyvat would have been slaughtered in that catastrophe."
Ningguang: "I don't deny that, but times have changed. In my opinion, the people of Liyue are like children raised by the Geo Archon and all of you immortals. And since they're children, they have to learn to become independent and strong, don't they?"
Yae Miko: "To me, that's just the words of someone who benefits from the system. Humans, who would want to give up the hard-earned power they hold? Especially the highest power of a country, that's more important to them than their own lives."
Kamisato Ayato: "As expected of Yae Miko, hitting the nail on the head."
Yae Miko: "That's just how humans are. Those in high positions think they can protect their country because they have power. But the powerless people at the bottom wouldn't think that way. Why don't you, the Liyue Qixing, go ask the people of Liyue, whether they want the Liyue Qixing to rule the country or the Geo Archon Rex Lapis and the immortals?"
Yae Miko's words were a direct kill, leaving no room for defense.
It left Keqing and Ningguang speechless.
If you were to go out to the streets of Liyue Harbor and conduct a survey, there might be some people who would support the Liyue Qixing.
But the vast majority of the people would definitely be more supportive of Rex Lapis ruling the country.
At this moment.
Zhongli, who had been silent for a long time, spoke: "I think I understand what Lin Mo is trying to say, but..."
"They did pass my test, so I entrusted the power of ruling Liyue to the Liyue Qixing. Moreover, I personally reside in Liyue Harbor. If there is any crisis that the Liyue Qixing can't handle, I will personally step in."
"Naive, foolish, ignorant!"
Lin Mo's words were sharp, not giving the oldest god among the seven nations any face: "Humans are animals driven by profit. Every decision made by the Qixing is made from the standpoint of profit."
"They are not like gods, purely protecting the world. Besides, the current ruler of Liyue, Ningguang, is a merchant."
"The nature of a merchant is to pursue profit. Entrusting Liyue to a merchant to rule, have you been 'worn down' to the point where your mind is unclear, Rex Lapis?"
.......
Zhongli was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.
What Celestia said was harsh, but upon closer thought, it was indeed the case.
But the contract had already been signed, and to take it back now...
It would be a violation of his contract spirit.
Alhaitham: "I don't want to comment on whether humans or gods should govern a country, but it's a joke to let a merchant rule a country."
Furina: "Celestia makes a lot of sense. How can a country be ruled by a merchant?"
Cloud Retainer: "Celestia's scolding was fierce, but I'm on Celestia's side this time."
Yuehai Pavilion: "Although the Geo Archon has always lived in Liyue Harbor silently protecting the people of Liyue, it's not a wise decision to hand over the governance of the country to a merchant."
Paimon: "Uh, Ningguang is a merchant, but that doesn't mean she isn't genuinely trying to protect Liyue Harbor."
Dottore: "Your thinking is a bit naive, Paimon. Merchants can use their vast wealth to influence an industry, a city, or even the economic market of a country."
Dottore: "If a merchant with vast wealth also holds the highest power of a country, then sooner or later, they will reveal their true fangs and mercilessly plunder the people's wealth."
Ningguang: "I don't deny that I'm a merchant. I also pursue profit. But I would never use my power and wealth to oppress the people of Liyue."
Cloud Retainer: "You can fool a three-year-old with that talk. I've seen your true nature clearly."
Keqing: "So, are we discussing the problem of human rule or Ningguang's problem?"
Lishui: "Both."
Yuehai Pavilion: "Celestia's words are not unreasonable. Humans are animals driven by profit. You seven stars support human rule simply to prove that even without the protection of the Geo Archon and the immortals, you humans have the ability to protect Liyue Harbor. It's essentially a kind of vanity."
Yuehai Pavilion: "Since you are humans, you can't escape self-interest. You will never be able to protect the world purely like gods, nor do you possess the powerful strength of the seven Archons of the mortal world."
Keqing: "According to you immortals, human rule is always wrong."
Cloud Retainer: "In my opinion, yes. I didn't agree with you seven stars governing Liyue in the first place, and it's only because Lishui and Yuehai kept persuading me to trust you."
Yuehai Pavilion: "......."
Lishui: "......."
Guhua: "Actually, it's not their fault. I was the one who strongly supported it at the time. The times are always changing. We old folks haven't been to Liyue Harbor for a long time, and Liyue Harbor has changed a lot. Remember?"
"......."
While the chatroom was filled with arguments.
Zhongli sighed and said, "Yes, maybe signing this contract that ended all contracts was one of the 'wear and tear' I've experienced."
"My initial intention was just to test whether the people of Liyue Harbor have developed the ability to protect themselves. In fact, they did pass the test, albeit with the help of the immortals."
"But one thing, I agree with Lin Mo. Ningguang, as Tianquan, is essentially a merchant who pursues profit. Having her in the position of Tianquan is indeed inappropriate."
"But the position of Tianquan is one that she climbed to through her own abilities. Ningguang wasn't born into wealth. She relied on her own business acumen and ability."
"Over time, she gradually accumulated her current wealth and status, which is also a symbol of her personal ability?"
.......