“You may think what I said is excessive, but I’m just sharing my thoughts after learning about your history.”
“If you’re uncomfortable, just forget about it.” Mu Yang implied, he was only dissatisfied with the people of Mondstadt, he still had friendly feelings for Jean.
He believed that one day in the future, Jean would join their guild.
Keqing and Ningguang were a little nervous. They were somewhat worried that Jean would be dissatisfied with Mu Yang, even affecting diplomacy between the two nations.
After all, Mu Yang was currently a consultant to the Liyue Qixing. What Mu Yang said, if taken out of context, could be considered to be damaging relations between the two nations.
However, neither Keqing nor Ningguang would say anything. After all, Mu Yang was the guild leader. If they were to fall out with Mondstadt because of this, even Rex Lapis wouldn’t say anything, right?
Moreover, they had discovered the strange nature of this country through the things the people of Mondstadt had done. Even the god’s眷属 said that they forgot, what was there that they couldn’t do?
Jean didn’t feel as uncomfortable as Keqing and Ningguang thought. She could tell that Mu Yang didn’t harbor any ill will towards her. Instead, he was pointing out something to her. However, she didn’t think she had done anything wrong.
Even if she was wrong, Jean might just think that she wasn’t suited to be Acting Grand Master.
The Knights of Favonius shouldn’t be arrogant. Even as Acting Grand Master, they should serve the people of Mondstadt. They couldn’t ignore the requests of ordinary people just because they had become Acting Grand Master.
As for the shrine of the Four Winds, it was indeed Jean’s negligence. She planned to go clean the shrine of the Four Winds when she returned to Mondstadt, and she would lead the Knights of Favonius to pay their respects there at least once a month.
“I will pay attention. Thank you for your advice, Mr. Mu Yang.” Jean looked at Mu Yang with gratitude and said softly.
“Alright, now that you know about Tsurin, let’s talk about the previous cooperation project.” Ningguang clapped her hands, she didn’t want Mu Yang and Jean to continue chatting.
That would be a diplomatic disaster.
“Regarding Liyue’s side, I personally support the opening of a Liyue Bank.
However, you need to know that the Northland Bank won’t just sit back and watch a Liyue Bank emerge.
Moreover, there will inevitably be some bad debts. Will you have debt collectors like the Fatui?” Jean asked with a frown.
She herself didn’t like the Northland Bank. After all, this bank was from Snezhnaya, which had caused a lot of trouble in Mondstadt.
If they could bring in the Liyue Bank and let the two sides compete, then Mondstadt would be the beneficiary in the end.
Although the relationship between Liyue and Mondstadt was good, their relationship with Snezhnaya was not. However, as the person in charge, Jean still understood the principle of playing the field.
In the end, they could just support Liyue Bank when the conditions of both sides were similar.
She was just trying to gain some benefit for Mondstadt as the current high-ranking official of Mondstadt.
It was also quite sad. As nations ruled by the Seven Archons, Mondstadt was like a small country in front of Liyue and Snezhnaya. Even if they disliked Snezhnaya, they needed to play both sides.
“No, we’re different from the Northland Bank in this regard. We want to cooperate with your Mondstadt.” A smile appeared on Ningguang’s face as she said, “We will contribute manpower and effort, and you can also get a portion of the equity in Mondstadt.
As the price, the Knights of Favonius will need to protect the interests of the Liyue Bank in Mondstadt, and the identity and property authentication for loans will need to be verified by you in Mondstadt. If you need to collect debts, you will also need to step in.”
Jean frowned at this: “If this is the case, why doesn’t Mondstadt establish its own bank?”
“You can establish it! We welcome you to establish your own Mondstadt bank.
I even believe that all seven nations should establish their own banks, using the credit of their own nation as a guarantee for the bank. If this bank loses its credit, then the nation will need to bail it out.” Ningguang’s gaze was profound: “It won’t work relying solely on the Northland Bank and small private pawnshops.
Loans also need to be regulated.”
Jean fell into thought. It seemed that this made sense!
“If you want to open a Mondstadt bank in Liyue, the Liyue government is willing to provide corresponding assistance.
This is a win-win situation for both of us.” Ningguang looked at Jean intently.
Jean took a deep breath and said self-deprecatingly to Ningguang, “Mondstadt doesn’t have the ability to do that right now.
As for the Liyue Bank, I can’t make the decision. I will tell the high-ranking officials in Mondstadt. I believe they won’t refuse.”
Ningguang nodded slightly: “Well, I heard that the Fatui caused a lot of trouble in Mondstadt a few years ago. In this regard, I think our Liyue can provide some assistance.
Perhaps cooperation between Liyue and Mondstadt can be deepened.
I believe you need our help too, after all, the Anemo Archon Barbatos should still be in a slumber.”
Jean’s eyes suddenly lit up when she heard Ningguang’s words, “Do you have information about Barbatos in Liyue?”
“The Rex Lapis mentioned it a few times. It seems that the environment of Mondstadt is maintained by Barbatos’ divine power. Plus, the great war five hundred years ago, Barbatos adopted a slumber to restore his divine power and resist wear and tear.” Ningguang said briefly, “As for the specific situation, I’m not very clear.
You need to investigate it yourself.”
“Thank you!” Jean looked at Ningguang with gratitude, “Barbatos has not appeared for almost five hundred years. This has caused many people in Mondstadt to have different thoughts.
Some even think that Barbatos has left us.
It turns out we’ve been under the protection of Barbatos all along.”
The Anemo Archon Barbatos, truly a great god!
“Is there a way to help Barbatos recover?” Jean asked somewhat embarrassed.
At this time, Jean was already in debt to Liyue. There was nothing they could do about it.
If Barbatos could wake up, then it would be worth it even if they owed more favors.
Ningguang and Keqing both turned their gaze to Mu Yang. If anyone knew about gods, it had to be Mu Yang.
Even Keqing knew that Mu Yang was a god now!
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