area51novel Chapter 212 Past Events (Do You Trust Me?)
Chapter 212 Past Events (Do You Trust Me?)
"I'm not late, am I? Honestly, I don't really like the decoration style of your room. Although it's good to be low-key, this is no longer low-key. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought it was a poor family that couldn't afford furniture!"
Pushing the door and entering the room where Zhen worked, Chen Yue felt as if his eyes were darkening every time he saw this layout.
"Haha, you always complain every time you come, but this simple style is actually what I'm pursuing. I like this kind of space without extra decorations, it allows me to focus more on work." Zhen responded with a smile, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness towards Chen Yue.
"Really? It's not a good thing to lie to yourself. Even a fox can't lie to me. Do you think I will believe your words?"
Chen Yue shrugged, ending the previous topic, and said seriously: "Okay, let's not talk about those useless things! Let's get back to the topic. Regarding the disputes between the three magistrates, do you have any particularly specific and detailed views or opinions?"
"In my opinion, if we want to deal with this matter well, the first step is to have a deep and comprehensive understanding of the root causes of the conflicts between each of them. Only by doing this can we truly find the key to solving these problems."
"Well, you are quite right." Chen Yue nodded repeatedly while listening, indicating that he agreed with the other party's statement. "But the difficulty and trouble lies in the fact that the fights and disputes between these followers do not exist in isolation. They are entangled with each other, affecting and interfering with each other, and finally forming a complicated situation like a big network."
"I think the key to solving the problem is to try to find a way to balance and coordinate the interests of these three parties."
"Tenryo Bugyo is mainly responsible for maintaining social order and managing military affairs, Kanjo Bugyo focuses on managing the country's economy and finances and related affairs, and Sha Bugyo mainly assumes the responsibilities and obligations of culture and various social activities."
"These three parts may seem to be independent of each other, but in fact they are interdependent and complementary. Therefore, only by finding a balance point that satisfies all three parties can we calm down and resolve the current chaotic situation."
"That being said, it's not easy to implement in practice." Zhen frowned. "The conflict between the Tianling Bugyo and the Kande Bugyo involves the redistribution of power and interests. If we are not careful, it may lead to a bigger conflict."
“Although the activities of the society may seem insignificant, they are directly related to the daily lives and feelings of the people, and if they are not careful, they may cause social unrest.”
Hearing this, Chen Yue took a deep breath and covered his forehead, feeling a headache. "Really, do you want to hear the truth?"
"With your personality, you are not really suitable to be a god. You are a little too shy in doing things."
"Ah? How, how do you mean that?" Zhen was confused by Chen Yue's sudden comment. She stood there in a daze, her eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.
Chen Yue smiled and put down his hand that was covering his forehead. "I am not belittling you, but reminding you, Zhen. As gods, we need to have a broader vision and make more decisive decisions."
“When dealing with these problems, the qualities we need to possess should be calm, rational and decisive, rather than endless hesitation and entanglement.”
"I once led a faction during the Liyue Demon War. Although wisdom plays a certain role, means are also indispensable. If you don't make a decision, you will be in chaos."
Zhen was silent for a while, as if she was trying to understand Chen Yue's words. She lowered her head slightly, as if she was thinking, or blaming herself. After a long wait, she finally raised her head again.
"I can understand your intention, but now we are in a peaceful era, and Inazuma doesn't actually need such tough measures. Besides, your set of ideas may not fit the current situation of Inazuma." Zhen showed a faint smile on her face, but there was a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
"What you said is not without reason, but, really, you must also understand. The fundamental reason for the conflict between the three magistrates is the imbalance in the distribution of power, and the indirect reason is the connivance of the gods."
"I'm not saying that you don't care about their affairs, but you are too gentle. Your gentleness has become a shortcoming."
There was a hint of regret in Chen Yue's tone. Deep down in her heart, she was actually full of kindness and compassion, but this gentleness became a stumbling block for her at certain times.
"I don't quite understand what you mean. Isn't gentleness an advantage? Why would it become a disadvantage?" Zhen frowned, his face full of confusion.
"What would you think if I stabbed the blade into your arm?" Chen Yue asked expressionlessly, taking out the long knife from his waist.
"I should think about why you did this and then solve the problem." Zhen blinked in confusion, not understanding what Chen Yue meant.
"you......"
Chen Yue was choked by Zhen's words, and suddenly he felt a strong sense of guilt. He couldn't help but start to reflect on why he asked such a question.
"I'm sorry, maybe my question bothered you." Chen Yue lowered his voice and apologized softly. He realized that his question was too sharp and might have made Zhen feel uncomfortable.
Zhen gently shook her head, and the expression on her face gradually became gentle, as if she didn't care about Chen Yue's question at all. She knew very well that the reason why Chen Yue asked this was because there was some worry and thinking deep in his heart.
"In fact, I don't think gentleness is a flaw." Zhen said in a calm tone, "Gentleness itself is a powerful force. It has the ability to eliminate conflicts and create a harmonious atmosphere."
Chen Yue listened to every word Zhen said silently, and was deeply moved. Zhen was by no means a cowardly and incompetent god. She had firm beliefs and bottom lines in her heart. However, it would be difficult to cope with the difficulties and obstacles in life with just simple gentleness.
"Really, do you trust me?" Chen Yue's eyes suddenly changed subtly, and he asked this question without warning.
"I have always trusted you." Zhen nodded and gave an affirmative answer.
"Okay, then from today on, the affairs of the Three Lords will be handled by me."