Lanchi, the Chosen Imperial

The autumn sun and golden leaves flashed past outside the window. The slightly open carriage window let a faint woody fragrance, like the scent of pine and cypress, drift through the compartment.

"I believe the Krui Di Empire is undergoing unprecedented changes. Ever since the National Revival faction rose to prominence, earth-shaking changes have taken place in many areas."

Lanchi, disguised as an old man, tapped the tabletop in a serious, somber tone.

"First is the cultural sphere. The royal family has vigorously promoted nationalism and heroism, rekindling the pride of the Krui Di people. Literary figures and thinkers such as Julius Wolff and Felix Roth have received unprecedented acclaim, and their ideas have become an important part of the national ideology. At the same time, 'degenerate' artistic movements such as modernism and expressionism have been purged and suppressed. This is actually not a good phenomenon."

"In social life, Saint Baldo Hoffmann Miao Gou the Great has implemented a series of policies intended to shape the image of the Krui Di people. For example, promoting strong physiques and tall statures, and advocating that women return to traditional roles and bear more children. Meanwhile, commoners such as the Esther People and the Rom People, whose ancestors migrated from the many kingdoms in the north, have faced increasing discrimination in the central city-states, further deepening the divide between nobles and commoners."

"The empire is currently vigorously developing its military industry and improving employment, making the Krui Di Empire even stronger on the Southern Continent. Although we are living in turbulent times, under the banner of imperial revival, the problems within the Krui Di people have gradually begun spilling outward. In the short term, the empire should indeed appear vigorous and flourishing, but do you really think that is a good thing...?"

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