Ling Xuewei thought of something and ordered, "Xiong Cang, move the master who makes pastries from the royal chef over there."
Because Ling Xuewei discovered that he seemed to have a special liking for the pastries in the palace. I heard from Maya that the food in the Sea Palace was mainly vegetarian, and there were very few snacks, because the mermaid tribe did not eat sea fish, let alone cooked food.
There is less meat, so there is less food to eat, and the variety is not as diverse as the food for humans on land.
Suddenly I remembered that in the deep sea, even sunlight seems to be a luxury.
Because mermaids are afraid of humans and demons, they usually don't dare to go to the sea. Some mermaids have even lived in the deep sea since birth and don't even know what's outside.
Children in the sea are eager for the outside world, but their parents have warned them since they were young that the outside is very dangerous and there are many man-eating monsters and monsters. Once they go out, they will be captured.
The fear of mermaids stems from the dark period a hundred years ago. Humans captured mermaids for trade, causing a sharp decline in the number of mermaids. Therefore, mermaids gradually dived deeper into the sea and lived an isolated life. But the longing eyes of the children,
And living in darkness, the mermaid tribe is further and further in decline.
Maya said that she secretly ran out with her friends because she longed for the outside world. But she didn't expect that as soon as she came out, she would see the darkest evil in the world.
But even now, she has no regrets. She only regrets that she has no ability to change the current situation of the mermaid tribe. She does not want the children of the mermaid tribe in the future to be like her, living in a dark world forever, unable to taste
Delicious food, but also unable to see the colorful scenery in the world.
So what's the point of living?
"Ms. Ling, you don't know that when I was a child, I sneaked out of the sea. At that time, I saw the sky full of stars. The sky was so beautiful, just like the eels that glow in the sea! It's just that the sky was more beautiful. I said no.
When I came out, I just felt like my whole body was shocked when I saw that scene! My heart was beating wildly and I couldn't stop..."
"The elders in the tribe once told us that the world is very big, as big as countless seas. There are not only seas in this world, but also mountains, lakes, forests, deserts, ice fields... That is the most beautiful fairyland. I want to go
Look, even if there are many dangers outside, I don’t want to miss it.”
"Although the mermaids have a very long lifespan, if they live like this for hundreds of years, then I would rather just live a normal human lifespan, see the most beautiful scenery, and experience the joys and sorrows of life. This kind of life is the most exciting!"
…
Such words, coming from that beautiful girl's mouth, were full of envy and yearning.
In fact, these wishes of Maya are not difficult to realize. But to the mermaid tribe, they are like mountains that are out of reach and cannot be crossed.
Racial differences, the prejudice and discrimination of the world... these are all in front of them, and it is not that easy to truly get out of the sea.
"Empress?"
"Here you go, sit down."
Fu Ji walked to the side and sat down, "Is your Majesty worried about the affairs of the political palace just now?"
"Kind of."
Just now in the Council Hall, several ministers jointly submitted a letter opposing the permission of the mermaid tribe to live in the territory.
This was two days ago. Ling Xuewei and Fu Ji had just discussed the policy they planned to implement. But obviously, it didn't go well.
"In the eyes of the people, the mermaids are a foreign race. They don't understand them and don't know whether they are dangerous, so they don't want to let them come to land. In fact, it's not just the mermaids who are xenophobic, humans are the same."
Fu Ji said, "Furthermore, the mermaid tribe has been classified as a demon tribe for hundreds of years, and a dangerous impression has been engraved on them. It will not happen overnight if they want to change."
"Your Highness, why do you suddenly launch this policy?"
Ling Xuewei stood up and walked to the window, "This is just the beginning."
Fu Ji was confused.
"It's not just the mermaid tribe. The Sea Spirit Tribe, the Dwarf Tribe, the Giant Tribe, the Elf Tribe... I hope that one day, these races can be integrated into my Fanxu and become a member of the Fanxu Empire."
Fu Ji was surprised, "Your Majesty, do you want to achieve racial unification?"
"No, it's about seeking common ground while reserving differences. Diversity, multi-ethnicity, and peaceful coexistence."
"Is this... really possible?" Fu Ji opened his eyes wide. You must know that the most important thing in Xuanjie is the blood race. Even among the same race, there is exclusivity, let alone the relationship between different races.
"Why do you want to do this? If you want to expand my realm of Fanxu, you don't need to do this. You just need to make them submit and tell the world."
"What I want is not just submission, but people's hearts. Do you think that besides force, what else is important for the future and development of a country?"
Ling Xuewei turned around, "I think it's the human heart. Only if they truly surrender to Fan Xu and regard Fan Xu as their support and destination, will it really be beneficial to Fan Xu. On the contrary, if they only surrender superficially, something will happen sooner or later if things go on like this.
"
"Just like the Demon Clan and the Mermaid Clan, this deformed and oppressive relationship is the main reason why the Mermaid Clan rebelled. If we cannot give them a clear name, then the people below will be like the Demon Clan, despise, exclude or even bully them. This is inconsistent with
What’s the difference between those made by the demons?”
Fu Ji asked, "Your Majesty, I don't understand why you value the mermaid clan so much."
To be honest, in Fu Ji's eyes, the Mermaid Clan is worse than a second-class sect in the imperial capital, and is simply not worth their time and energy.
"Although the power of ants cannot shake the giant tree, if you can find the necrosis of the giant tree, how can you know that it cannot shake its roots? Just like the mermaid tribe, although their strength is limited, if they are used in the right place, they may be able to use their imagination
Of course, this is just one of them. My ultimate goal is not to have only one mermaid tribe."
Fu Ji was startled, "Is the empress trying to use the mermaid tribe to open up the situation so that more races can see Fanxu's inclusiveness and attract them to join?"
Ling Xuewei's eyes flashed with praise, "That's right. Each race has its own uniqueness and fighting style. For example, in the sea, the mermaid race has super speed and is the absolute overlord. What about the dwarves? They are good at escaping.
Earth magicians have natural acumen and intuition for dense forests. Entering the forest is like entering your own garden. It can be said that they are a surprise team that naturally confuses the enemy. You can imagine what kind of effect it will produce if the monks cooperate with them. "
Fu Ji's eyes became brighter and brighter, as if a new way of thinking had been developed.
"There are also the Giants. When it comes to individual combat capabilities, who else can match them? Moreover, the Giants are brave and loyal. Once they swear allegiance, they will follow them to the death and will never betray. Do you think, compared with the following people who have different intentions?
What about the ghostly sect and aristocratic family?"
