Chapter 802 - 7: Historian, Creator of Civilization

Chapter 802: Chapter 7: Historian, Creator of Civilization

[What will my philosophy bring to this world?]

In the following period, Luo Qiao silently followed behind Yao Xi, seriously pondering this question he had never considered before.

As for Yao Xi, who was always walking ahead?

After enlightening her younger brother, she had been admiring the results Luo Qiao had achieved over the years.

——By using history as a mirror, one can discern the rise and fall.

Yao Xi had never understood this phrase as intuitively and clearly as she did now.

In the process of reconstructing the Longbo Kingdom, Yao Xi encountered countless difficulties, ones that even the former High Priest couldn’t solve or even comprehend.

Especially after opening up to the outside, coordinating the relationship between outsiders and the Longbo Giants had been a persistent headache for Yao Xi.

Yao Xi had even thought about whether it would be better to completely expel those outsiders.

Yet, after viewing the murals and reliefs, such thoughts never again arose in Yao Xi’s heart.

Because through these murals and reliefs, Yao Xi clearly saw how the Longbo Giants initially rose and then declined.

Strong individual power was naturally the foundation.

However, external openness was also a necessary condition.

The Longbo Giants of the past had lost channels for external exchange, leading from prosperity to decline, almost to the brink of national collapse.

The only regret Yao Xi felt was that Luo Qiao only restored the murals and reliefs of Longbo Kingdom, but there were no specific written records.

Looking at those murals from the past, Yao Xi couldn’t understand the mental state and struggles in decisions of those Longbo Giants back then.

Therefore, no matter how vivid these murals and reliefs were, in Yao Xi’s eyes, they were just cold, hard results.

"What a pity, the Longbo Kingdom was so strong back then, yet they didn’t pass down their history in the written form."

With a deep sigh, Yao Xi’s voice was particularly helpless.

Comparing to the Great Xia that has lasted thousands of years, every word the first Witch King said in a particular year and month was clearly recorded.

So later generations could see the complete historical trajectory of the nation and civilization’s development.

They could also understand the mindset and environmental influences under which the sages of the past made various different choices.

Additionally, those existing outside of orthodox "Historical Witches" would record the survival environment of their ancestors in the form of myths, stories, and fables.

Over the years, the Great Xia naturally formed an unprecedented cohesion and centripetal force.

"Who let us not develop writing back then?"

Hearing Yao Xi’s lament, Luo Qiao, awakened from his contemplation, also lamented.

"Even the language we use now is the script of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."

"And the script of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range was brought there by the Huai River Witch from the Great Xia a thousand years ago..."

"If we trace back further, the Great Xia can fully be considered the source of civilization in this era."

"At least before the Tao Ancestor was born, the Great Xia was unparalleled, anywhere with intelligent beings couldn’t escape its cultural influence."

This was the conclusion Luo Qiao reached after years of excavating ruins and restoring history.

"With your current capability, you should be able to trace back the River of Time, right?"

After receiving a nod of confirmation from Luo Qiao, Yao Xi continued walking forward unhurriedly.

However, the contents of the murals and reliefs on both sides gradually extended from the distant past to modern times.

Especially the grandiose "Battle of Golden Ao" back then, vividly portrayed by Luo Qiao in remarkable detail.

Yet, compared to the expression of murals and reliefs, Yao Xi noticed that from the birth of the three siblings, every mural had some textual records beneath it.

From the most basic year and month, to the decisions of the Longbo Giants and the consequences and impacts, everything was meticulously documented.

"Since that’s the case, why don’t you add text to the earlier reliefs and murals as well?"

"If there were specific written records, the content presented on the earlier reliefs and murals would also be richer, right?"

Faced with Yao Xi’s inquiry, Luo Qiao was momentarily stunned, then slowly shook his head and replied.

"The absence of text is also part of Longbo Kingdom’s history."

"Ultimately, I am just an observer of history, not a participant in history."

"What I can see is merely the facade, and I cannot truly empathize with the participants of the past."

"So rather than conclude past history with my own thoughts, it is better to leave everything for future generations to contemplate on their own."

Upon hearing this, Yao Xi pointed to those murals with textual notations and inquired.

"Then why does every mural from this point on have textual records?"

Caught in laughter, Luo Qiao this time answered quite decisively.

"Because I am a participant in this segment of history!"

"I feel I might leave some information beyond the murals for future generations."

"In fact, when I recorded this history, I already maximized the exclusion of personal bias..."

"I simply described the causes and effects from an ’observer’s’ perspective without drawing any conclusive summaries."

Frowning slightly, Yao Xi clearly held a different viewpoint from Luo Qiao on this matter.

"Just as you said, we are already participants in this part of history, so why not leave our viewpoints wholly?"

Turning again towards Luo Qiao, Yao Xi could clearly see a hint of astonishment on his face.

"You strive for neutrality and objectivity, not allowing your thoughts to affect others’ judgments, and I’m not saying this approach is wrong."

"But besides being a ’Historical Witch,’ you are also a Longbo Giant."

"Just like when I view Longbo Kingdom’s history, besides specific years and events, I also want to see the thoughts and mindsets of the Longbo Giants at that time."

"When faced with a powerful enemy, did we choose to fight or make peace?"

"When encountering irresistible crises, how did our hearts struggle?"

"These too are parts of history, forming the foundation of our Longbo Kingdom."

At this point, Yao Xi’s voice paused slightly.

"In the words of that Witch King of the Great Xia, this seems to be called ’national character’?"

"According to that person’s statement, as a race and community, what we leave for future generations is not just this body, but also the spirit and will passed down through thousands of years."

"This is the fundamental reason the ’Historical Witches’ have existed and continued in the Great Xia until now."

"Historical Witches have always been not only observers and recorders of history but also shapers of ’national character.’"

"Going further, like the Tao Ancestor, it isn’t impossible to create a powerful civilization."

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