Fantasy Starting from the Stone Age - Chapter 149
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Episode 149. Religion and Diplomacy, New 4
The people of Seiwamuyu who left are slowly returning. It is simply because the ship is small, and since it took a long time to leave, it will take a long time to return. The ports will be bustling for a while.
Soon, Governor Seiwamuyu will come to Mainilun as an Anraier. In other words, all diplomatic dealings in the East will now be exposed to Governor Seiwamuyu.
Since Borin Deatado had previously taken the position of Mainiron, it was impossible to even kick him out as if it were unprecedented.
So, before the Governor came to Mainilun, the only time the existing Anrai could talk to each other was now.
Echakado chews over this dire situation.
“The eastern coastline was important, so let’s say the losses we’ve seen so far are unavoidable. But what if Seiwamuyu keeps doing that? Discrimination is bad, of course, and I’ve caught all the loudest voices. But what if the Iyakans continue to rely on their privileges and become arrogant? The people’s anxiety is also high right now. Everyone knows that this treaty was completely unfair, right?”
All Chaun could not come up with a solution to this situation. Since it was impossible to accept them as Datang people due to their nature of not being mixed-blood, All Chaun had no other choice but to make them into privileged foreigners.
While other Minnie Runs are also caught up in that framework and cannot do as they please, surprisingly, the one who comes up with the solution is Liwaduwan, who has experience dealing with such diplomatic issues.
“If the treaty is unfair and keeping it is detrimental, why don’t we make it beneficial for Datang to keep the treaty?”
“What? How do you do that?”
“It’s simple… …. We just have to make Seiwamuyu our land.”
The other Minnie Runners immediately frown.
“Hey… … that’s the answer.”
But Liwaduwan was not a fool.
“I’m not talking about war. Strictly speaking, neither Shujor nor Dimanang were originally ‘Datang’. Shujor began as the Shujor Alliance, and Dimanang was the land of the mixed-bloods of the northern region. Seiwamuyu is still independent and has its own autonomy… … Autonomy exists in Shujor, Daesurim, and Dimanang as well.”
“!”
The treaty certainly guaranteed the autonomy of the land, but it did not guarantee the rule of the King of Mystery. That was a weak point in the treaty.
“Isn’t the problem that the Iyakans who gained autonomy are tied together and sucking up our wealth? So, on the contrary, Seiwamuyu should become a member of Datang on his own… … .”
“!!”
This is a reverse idea. Liwaduwan, who once unified the South. He seems to have a much better sense of diplomacy.
“So. Instead of rejecting the governor who will be coming soon, the one who was previously the Dragon King… … let’s treat him as a true Anlaier and make him independent from the influence of the King of the Extinct City. He is the Anlaier of the Navy and Trade, which we didn’t have at the time. What do you think?”
“!!!”
Things are going a bit strangely. If you feel it’s a waste to give to others, then this is a strategy to keep giving to them and make them your family.
“Then how about making a story for the Iyakans?”
“If religious proselytization is free, then we are also free, right? If we were to build a temple for the Celestial Church, there would be nothing we couldn’t do, right?”
“Aren’t there Iyakans living in the southern part of Shujor? Why don’t we just relocate them? There will be no tariffs and the border will be open, so the justification will be clear.”
Suddenly. Unity. If the King of Myeoldo embraced others through religion and gained advantage through diplomacy, Datang decided to absorb their influence through the world’s greatest wealth, culture, and fame.
“Then let’s talk about religion. Astrology is something we ‘created’. We just need to modify it.”
“Liwaduwan. By the way, what is your religion?”
“Yongsin Church. I have been a Yongsin Church member ever since I converted after reading Iyakan during the struggle period.”
“Very good.”
This is not a matter of diplomacy, but of domestic affairs.
In the middle of the mythical age, with the emergence of the King of Mythic Domination, each nation broke away from being grouped into ‘tribes’, and culture and religion became more important.
In the past, if they were of the same race, they were the same people. If they were of different races, but had the same religion and culture, they were the same people.
This year, we decided to expand the meaning of family.
In the past, Datang only referred to pure-blooded Datons, but it expanded to include those who were of mixed blood, those who only lived in the Dator region, the Quako tribe, and even the Gigard and Borin, and it has continued to expand. Now, it has expanded to ‘if you have our religion, you are the same family.’
Datang combined the doctrines of Cheonjegyo and Yongsingyo.
“No! Wait a minute? Combining the doctrines of the Celestial Church and the Yongsin Church? What right does Datang have?”
“Uh… … . Liwaduwan is the one who destroyed the first dynasty of Seiwamuyu, and at that time he converted to the Yongsin religion, and has continued its teachings ever since. He is so vicious that he is a corrupted Patchar, and he only has one wife at a time, and he spends most of his life single. Even the southern Yongsin religion rituals have been performed by Liwaduwan ever since the period of struggle.”
“Uh. Hmm.”
“If that’s the case, then in a sense, you could say that the direct successor to the Yongshin religion is Liwaduwan… … Even the capital of the first dynasty of Seiwamuyu was Hochuko, the capital of Shujor, and many of its citizens were Iyakan. Furthermore, the Yongshin religion’s doctrines were revised with each dynasty. Does Liwaduwan, who followed its doctrines longer than any other Iyakan, not have the right to revise its doctrines?”
“There is no reason to… … argue.”
In fact, there was something like that because the original Yongsin religion was a simple religion.
The religious views were that family ties were sacred, monarchs were great, and people would become dragons and ascend to heaven if they practiced. That was all there was to it.
This is a metaphor for the ‘Dragon God’ that Mainilun refines, and ultimately refers to someone who has shed their shell three times, and shedding their shell is the path to getting closer to God, or to Heaven. It seems to be true, since gods can actually shake up the celestial bodies and the universe.
Let’s think about the government structure of Datang in particular. Mainilun, which is also the holy place of the Celestial Church, is a place where the god-like transcendent beings form a hierarchy, with the god All Chaun ruling over the adult Anraiers, the Anraiers ruling over the superhuman Mainiluns, and the great men who have obtained the mysteries of the region that the Mainiluns have not been able to transcend. The structure is such that the great men who have obtained the mysteries rule over the common people.
It was doctrinally acceptable to gain power, knowledge, and fame and then become a god-like being.
Furthermore, it was possible to rationalize the structure of the Datang, which was organized by rank, quite easily. There were twelve ranks. The ranks were the tokens of respect.
Datang washes away racism. It is the least racist place in the world.
Instead, it establishes class discrimination and thorough meritocracy. As a system, as a religion, as a mystery, Datang is a country that thoroughly returns to obedience to the hierarchical order.
Usually such a country is rigid, but the most noble act is to raise the lower class to a higher class through religious virtue.
The top leaders, the Anliers, also do not stop criticizing the arrogant ones, and they are very keen on discovering buried talents who are unable to demonstrate their abilities.
As a result, a very healthy country was created.
Why shouldn’t we have a sense of being chosen? We need to get support from others to get rid of it. There’s nothing more disgusting than someone acting like they’re special.
If you give to others, you will gain support, and then you can move up to a higher level.
It’s a simple doctrine. But historically, such simple doctrines have constrained the systems of nations.
In the West, Christianity.
In the Middle East, Islam.
In South Asia, there are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, etc.
In the East, Confucianism played just that role.
In fact, even though there were ‘those who followed the doctrine unfaithfully’, the entire country’s operating system was established according to the doctrine and the national sentiment was formed.
In short, Datang swallowed up Seiwamuyu in 920.
“How is trade these days?”
When All Chaun asks kindly, Seiwamuyu and the ocean’s ‘Jazanlayer’, Seiwamuyu Choyoun answers very kindly.
“It’s going very smoothly. The demand for spirit weapons from the Iyakans of Rokoro is gradually increasing. I’m glad that I can bring the results of Penkant’s research on magical spirit weapons.”
As if he were saying that the Iyakans of Saint Rokoro are not his people. He might actually think so. They are not Celestial Cultists. Originally called the ‘Governor’ of Goaran, he was given a name by Ol Chaun himself, and is now Seiwamuyu Choyoun.
First of all, due to the nature of Iyakan, it is not called Anraier because it is slightly lower in rank. It is called ‘Jazanraier’.
Although his power is not as strong as Anrai’s, he is the holder of the so-called 1st class medal, which means he is given the same authority and voice as Anrai. He is a ‘regional representative’ on par with the other 11 Anrai’s.
“Datorin Deatang. What about you?”
Now completely bred and considered a different species, Datang Borin, the saint of Datorin, Datorin Deatangdo Jazanrai. Iyakando Jazanrai of Mainnirun, the wisest and most powerful of all Datorin, it would be strange if he could not enter here.
“The education of the compatriots who have been raised as Moji, Palera, and Rezohui is progressing steadily. It seems that we will soon be able to place high-ranking officials of the 5th grade or higher in all regions.”
“I see. Yes. Very good.”
The Borin have always been a problem. The Datorin are different. They have average Daton-level reproductive ability, and their intelligence is somewhat lower at the high end but much higher at the low end, making them somewhat immature, but they have much more self-control over their desires.
In return, their dependence on magical power has increased somewhat and their bodies have become weaker… … But since they are originally smart, it is perfect to use them as bureaucrats.
This measure was also taken in the Zor region. The name of the region, Zor, was changed in the first place.
Now, it is not Jor, the ‘Land of Friends’, but Kiamor, the ‘Land of the Rough’. There is no Anraier-level character here yet, but if he were to appear, he would proudly receive a first-class medal and take the place of Anraier.
Although he is a mysterious all-rounder who can do diplomacy everywhere, it is impossible for a person to be without weaknesses in the first place.
Internal affairs, especially the ability to appease the people and unify, are truly divine. They are not some kind of ‘god’ that is laughed at.
In the 130 years since All Chaun, which is a time when generations have changed so many times that people cannot even remember the past, has already united Seiwamuyu in the east and Kiamor in the west, and has also accepted Dimanang as not a colony of Datang but a full-fledged part of Datang.
The continent of Olsojora is one. The King of the Extinction and the Iyakans trembled at the betrayal of Governor Seiwamuyu, but desire is as powerful a motive as religion.
Seiwamuyu Choyoun now thinks of himself as a Datang person. Even the other Datang people all think of him and the Iyakan as Datang people.
“This is politics.”
The reason diplomatic disputes occur is because of the presence of foreign countries.
If that’s the case, then just eliminate foreign countries. All of this is a strange way to overcome one’s weaknesses. If you absorb them into your own people without war, then it’s no longer diplomacy. It’s domestic affairs.
‘I won’t hit you. You can’t hit me, can you? If you come with us, we can go together.’
… … This inclusive tone greedily sucked in the surrounding shabby communities.
Now, regardless of race, even Baekhan or pure-blood Erin, if you change your religion in Datang and receive a medal, you are a legitimate citizen.
However, such cultural invasion is bound to provoke other reactions.
Especially when it is tied to something called ‘religion’.
Religion is something you must believe in even if it is different from the truth.
When the facts are different, religions try to modify reality. And if the two religions try to modify different realities, they are bound to clash.
The Second World War of the Age of Faith, when a full-scale religious war begins, is fast approaching.