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Chapter 1070: 141: Mortals and Sages (10,000-character , Xiawei Territory storyline concludes, thanks to the leader Feixin Sizian!)_6

Chapter 1070: Chapter 141: Mortals and Sages (10,000-character chapter, Xiawei Territory storyline concludes, thanks to the leader Feixin Sizian!)_6

“Sir.”

At this moment, Scott spoke, hesitating.

As Ian curiously raised his head and looked at him, Scott confessed, “I’m actually still a bit afraid.”

“You said that after you leave, all matters in Xiawei Territory will be entrusted to me to handle… You have confidence in me, but I’m not so confident in myself.”

“Interesting.”

Ian commented, “What are you not confident about? Even if you really lack confidence, do you think I have someone else to choose?”

“Green Tide… uh, no, his thinking is too simple.” Scott thought for a moment, somewhat uncertain, “Mr. Gu Ying and Old Farrel? Especially Mr. Gu Ying, he is truly a very smart person. Without his help, I couldn’t have taught myself mathematics and biology, and he’s quite knowledgeable about alchemy and inscriptions, almost as learned as you, sir.”

“That’s an exaggeration; in specific areas, I sometimes need to consult Gu Ying. I just have broad but shallow knowledge.”

Raising his eyebrows, Ian understood Scott’s thoughts somewhat and smiled, “You feel you’re not as good as Green Tide and Gu Ying, afraid you can’t suppress them, can’t control them… There’s some reason, as Green Tide is at the Second Energy Level, and not to mention Gu Ying’s strength, his knowledge overwhelms you.”

“Actually, both Old Farrel and Scholar Roland overwhelm me too.” Scott reminded Ian, “It’s just that Mr. Farrel is very easygoing, and Scholar Roland is relatively straightforward.”

“That’s true. They’re all stronger than you in some aspects.”

Finding a stone to sit on, Ian gestured for Scott to sit beside him. Once both were seated, he said, “But Scott, do you know where you’re stronger than them?”

Scott shook his head, and Ian raised his index finger, tapping his forehead lightly, “You have a normal person’s mind.”

“Scott, you have ordinary people’s thinking.”

The Iron Folk slowly widened their eyes, not expecting Ian to give such a unique answer.

“Ordinary people’s thinking is just a simple term. Simply put, you understand what ordinary people need and also understand which industries are closely related to the operation of the territory.”

Seeing Scott’s complete focus, Ian nodded slightly, raised his second finger, and continued, “Additionally, you have political acumen.”

“Come on, Scott, let me test you with a question… What do you think is the key to cultivating the mountain people’s current simple and brave character?”

“Hmm…”

Scott thought for a moment and replied, “The mountain people’s simplicity and bravery are because only those who are simple and brave, have individual strength, and love their tribe can become Chieftain and be liked by everyone. It’s group theory; only such people can be accepted by the tribe, while cowardly schemers who don’t dare fight will be ostracized, eventually dying alone in the mountains.”

“Exactly.” Ian nodded in satisfaction, “The promotion of valor, fighters, and home-loving traits in their political mode determines their national character. Now, let’s continue to trace back.”

“The mountain people’s production mode of mainly fishing and hunting determines they need a strong, united tribal leader and a formidable chief to lead them in disputes with other tribes.”

Scott gradually began to understand and was somewhat enlightened, “I get it now; the production mode determines political needs.”

“And the mountain people’s production mode results from the Bison Mountain Range not supporting farming, only fishing and hunting… Yes, the geographic resources determine the production mode, the production mode decides political needs, and political needs determine the national character — this has been our reform strategy!”

“Through agricultural buildings, we are transforming the geographical resources of the Bison Mountain Range, starting from the foundation, gradually reforming the mountain people, and even the entire populace of the Bison Mountain Range, shaping their production mode to align with our desired political alliances, transforming them into the character we want — becoming reliable, industrious, and brave new mountain people!”

With Ian pointing this out, Scott immediately felt a much clearer train of thought, almost instantly comprehending all of Ian’s work over the past year.

Those seemingly random and scattered renovations were, in fact, aimed at fundamentally resolving the mountain people’s issues!

Then…

Using this as a foundation, changing all mountain people’s destiny and future!

Scott had entertained these ideas before but never managed to consolidate them himself.

Yet, this is already enough.

“You’ve already proven yourself very clever.”

Ian was pleased but sighed, “This question was answered by both Green Tide and Gu Ying. Try guessing how they responded?”

Scott shook his head, while the white-haired youth gazed deeply into the distant forest, “One said the mountain people’s character is because the Bison Dragon God is just like that — his people follow their god. Green Tide wasn’t wrong either, as the Bison Dragon God does have a volatile temper and frequently brawled with other dragons. I saw quite a lot in His memory, no wonder that dragon died young, pretty much self-inflicted.”

“As for Gu Ying… he said he needed to study the mountain people’s genes and asked me for funding. That guy is quite skilled at asking for funds; really should let Hua’an learn from him.”

Scott was silent, somewhat understanding Ian’s meaning.

“Green Tide represents the territory’s military force. The training camp he leads will be the future Sublimators cadre training camp for Xiawei Territory.”