bookrandom Chapter 552 Those private goods worked
Chapter 552 Those private goods worked
As she said this, Yaejinko stood up from her seat:
“I’m going to the treasury to investigate now.
There is definitely enough money, but the wood and timber... I'm not sure.
I remember that when we raided the homes of those nobles, we did find a lot of valuable and strong wood in their warehouses. Those woods were intended for building mansions, and in the end, they became a good source of wood for the shogunate.
I wonder if the wood is enough..."
When she said this, Yae Shinko had already hurried down the stairs and was about to walk out of the castle tower.
Unexpectedly, Lei Dianying behind her suddenly called her:
"Son of God."
Yaejinko paused and turned his head to look doubtfully:
"what happened?"
Looking directly at Yae Shenzi seriously, Lei Dianying's tone was still a little solemn:
"Let's transfer some more money from the national treasury.
Compensate these properties to the people of Bayun Island today.
The shogunate felt sorry for them. Even if it could not get their forgiveness, it should at least show its apology.
These financial compensations are the shogunate's belated apology."
Upon hearing Lei Dianying's decision, Yae Shen Zi and Gu Chen were both a little surprised.
Looking at Gu Chen's surprised eyes, Lei Dianying smiled somewhat sadly:
"Gu Chen, I came up with this idea because I heard you say that Haizhi Island promised to compensate the people of Bayun Island in the future.
Kaijima is so poor, yet it has made such a promise. Our shogunate cannot remain indifferent.
After all, the previous shogunate hurt the people of Yamyu Island, and the harm was very deep."
The Yaejinko standing below had a complicated attitude:
"Ying, it's great that you have this intention.
However, there are so many people on Bayun Island.
If every household needs to be compensated, the amount of money we have to pay will probably be an astronomical figure.
Of course, with the current abundance of the national treasury, this astronomical figure is not impossible to spend.
However, once this astronomical figure is spent, the national treasury will no longer be as abundant as before.
In the future, when we want to do something, we can't be extravagant, we have to be thrifty.
Shadow, you have to think carefully.
The Narukami Island shogunate is also in a state of disrepair. After the new shogunate is established, many things and projects will have to begin, and all of these require money."
Although Lei Dianying took Yae Shenzi's reminder to heart, his attitude remained firm:
"I know.
But I think this compensation is still necessary.
I just want peace of mind.
Again.
Even if the people on Bayun Island will not forgive the shogunate, at least we cannot let the people on Bayun Island regard us as enemies.
Son of God, do you understand?"
Yae Shinko's expression became even more complicated.
After watching Lei Dianying carefully for a while, she could only choose to compromise:
"Okay, since it's your choice.
I'll go check the treasury now."
After saying this, Yae Shinko hurried forward and pushed open the door of the castle tower.
When she pushed the door open and went out, she was still muttering:
"Alas, even if the shogunate is not strapped for cash, it will have to make serious plans..."
Thus, the Eightfold Son of God left completely.
On the imperial steps here, looking at Lei Dianying with a heavy expression, Gu Chen also had a complicated mood.
On the one hand, he felt relieved, but on the other hand, he felt a little guilty.
These two completely different mentalities originate from two reasons.
The feeling of relief was simple, because Gu Chen found that Lei Movie was still Lei Movie, and it was still the kind and gentle Thunder God, and he liked it very much.
And the guilty snicker is because...
Gu Chen discovered that Lei Dianying was a bit too soft-hearted.
If it were him, he would be facing the Bayun Island which had lost all the people's support and was beyond redemption.
He will only express his apology verbally, but will not take any actual action or make any real compensation.
Since it cannot be salvaged, forget it!
In this case, even if compensation is given, it will not have much effect or significance.
Instead of doing such meaningless things, it is better to use more money and resources to build ourselves and make our Mingshen Island stronger.
After their side becomes strong enough, even if the people on Bayun Island still dislike them, they can only dislike them and endure it.
Even if his side becomes strong enough, the shogunate might be able to clash with the Chiyan Army and take back Yayun Island through negotiation.
This is Gu Chen’s idea, not the soft-heartedness that Lei Dianying has now.
Okay, the description of being too soft-hearted seems a bit exaggerated, but that’s roughly what it means.
The reason why Gu Chen felt guilty and secretly happy was because he realized that the reason why Lei Dianying was so soft-hearted and chose to compensate the people of Bayun Island just for peace of mind was most likely...
It was influenced by Zhongli's teachings.
Don't forget, Zhongli said before that when he taught Lei Dianying how to govern the country, he secretly smuggled in a lot of private stuff.
Now it seems that Lei Dianying's display of softness this time is most likely due to those selfish motives.
In other words, these private goods have already invisibly influenced the thinking of Lei's movies!
I can only say that, worthy of being Zhongli, no one can beat him when it comes to playing dirty tricks!
After understanding this and guessing that it was these private interests that were at work, Gu Chen naturally felt a little guilty.
But the reason why it is a guilty pleasure...
Because Gu Chen understood that as long as these private goods continued to influence Lei Dianying's thoughts, Lei Dianying's governing style would continue to move closer to this direction in the future, and her own Inazuma would inadvertently move closer to Liyue in all aspects.
The final effect of that is...
Without Lei Dianying realizing it himself, Inazuma was becoming more and more inclined towards Liyue.
It will be difficult for Inazuma to prosper independently in the future.
In this way, even if the future is not right in front of us, it can be vaguely seen, so Gu Chen is secretly happy.
The combination of the two emotions creates a guilty and smug mentality.
I am secretly happy, but how can I deal with the guilt?
One day several years later, Lei Dianying suddenly realized that his country, Inazuma, was already dead in name only and had almost become a part of Liyue, looking like Liyue from the inside out.
What will happen to her?
Crying and making a fuss, so pitiful?
Uh... maybe.
Awkward, so embarrassing.
If this goes on, he might lose all his friends, and Gu Chen would not be able to face Lei Dianying.
Good guy, Lei Dianying treated Gu Chen as a friend, but Gu Chen actually plotted against her. Lei Dianying will definitely not be in a good mood towards Gu Chen then!
Thinking in this direction, Gu Chen felt more and more guilty.
Of course, guilt is one thing, but watching coldly is another. He will continue to sit back and watch Inazuma gradually become like Liyue.
That is...how should I compensate Lei Diary in the future?
After thinking for a long time, Gu Chen could only shake his head helplessly in his heart.
There is no other way, I can only compensate Lei Dianying privately!
At worst... he can just give himself to Lei Movie as compensation! That's a bargain for Lei Movie!