LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 331.1
“Impossible!” A young man retorted.
“Duanmu Yue, hasn’t the Master said it before? Since the birth of human civilization, no one has ever unified the world! The world is too vast, boundless and simply ungovernable!”
“Even the Heavenly Khan from 3,000 years ago, who was a paragon of both literary and martial virtues and the most outstanding Emperor in the past 5,000 years, ultimately did not realize this grand ambition!”
“The Emperor of Great Xia is just a young man in his twenties. How could he possibly unify the world?”
Others also joined in the rebuttal.
“Yeah, what Dalei said is right, it’s impossible for the other party to unify the world!”
“If even the Heavenly Khan couldn’t do it, what makes him think he can?”
“We should be realistic and not easily believe his words!”
“But his current achievements are already incomparable even to the Heavenly Khan!”
A masked woman argued with reason: “The territory of Great Xia today is even more vast than during the Heavenly Khan’s era! Back then, it took the Heavenly Khan hundreds of years to conquer his land! But Great Xia did it in less than 5 years! It’s clear who is stronger and who is weaker!”“This…” Everyone looked at each other, at a loss for words.
“Moreover, although the Heavenly Khan conquered the land, his people suffered from the disasters, and there was widespread common people resentment, all suppressed by his powerful military force! But the Emperor of Great Xia is different!”
“He has created a unique development model for Great Xia, ensuring that every citizen has food to eat, money to earn, clothes to wear, and a house to live in! Under his rule, there has never been a single uprising!”
“In this regard, the Heavenly Khan isn’t even fit to carry his shoes!”
Everyone opened their mouths but found themselves unable to refute.
“Now, Great Xia has achieved its current success in just a few short years! If we give him a few more decades, what do you think Great Xia will become? Even if it cannot unify the world, its territory will probably expand several times over!”
“The Emperor of Great Xia is still very young, and it’s no problem for him to live another seventy or eighty years! That is to say, Great Xia will continue to develop for another seventy or eighty years. Can you imagine how many people will benefit?”
Everyone fell silent, unable to respond.
At this moment, the masked woman turned her head towards Chu Tianming and earnestly said, “Mas, instead of constantly struggling, why not choose to follow His Majesty? Under the heavens, there is no Emperor more wise and valiant than him!”
“But the Emperor of Great Xia loves war, he’s a thorough warmonger! Moreover, he is known for his extravagance and indulgence, greedy for pleasure, and likes to make arbitrary decisions, appointing sycophants… Is such a person really worth our loyalty?” Someone hesitated, voicing their opinion.
“Indeed, he has various flaws, but nobody is perfect. Who doesn’t have a flaw or two? It’s just that his flaws are magnified because he is the Emperor!”
“Even so, he still holds on to his bottom line, prioritizing the common people, which is rare and commendable!”
“Therefore Master, we should stay even more! We must protect his benevolent side, ensure he keeps favoring the company of the wise and distances himself from the wicked, always prioritizing the people for the welfare of the nation and the livelihood of its people.”
“Our Mohist’s ideals might have a chance to be realized!”
Everyone looked towards Chu Tianming, waiting for his decision.
Chu Tianming fell into deep thought, his solitary figure flickering in the dim light, looking very obscure.
The scene was very quiet, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
After what seemed like an eternity, Chu Tianming gave the masked woman a meaningful glance.
The masked woman blushed as if her thoughts had been seen through, her eyes darting away unnaturally, hiding her feelings.
Chu Tianming sighed, “Yue’er, what you said is correct! The Emperor of Great Xia is indeed the most wise and valiant Emperor in the world today. Although he can be cruel and unkind, he also has a benevolent and loving side!”
“If we want to realize the Mohist ideals, perhaps our only chance is with him! For the sake of the people of the world and for our Mohist’s ideals, we should stay!”
“Master!” the crowd called out.
Chu Tianming gestured with his hand to calm them: “However, there’s no need to rush. Let’s observe for a few more days! At the same time, we can take enough time to consider how to get along with His Majesty and think about how we can realize our ambitions through him.”
“Yes, Master!” the crowd responded.
Then, they temporarily set aside their concerns and toured the capital city of Great Xia like tourists.
They saw the bustling streets of the capital city, filled with people and brimming with life, and trade was highly developed.
They saw construction sites where millions of workers were busily engaged. Despite the hard work, their faces were filled with a serene expression.
They saw that in the fields, the farmers were diligently tilling the land. The rice seedlings had already grown waist-high, heralding another bountiful harvest this year.
They saw that in the textile workshops, women, holding bundles of woven fabric, were returning in groups, their eyes sparkling with light.
They saw that in the school, the children were reading aloud in the morning, their plump and rosy cheeks full of vitality.
They saw that in the taverns, scholars were engaged in animated discussions, expressing their opinions. Martial artists were debating over wine about heroes, all hoping to secure a position in the Great Xia and fulfill their ambitions, all signs of a thriving and prosperous era.
“This is truly a scene of the golden age! The very scene I have longed for day and night! Perhaps our ideals will indeed be realized under His Majesty’s reign!” with tears brimming in his eyes, Chu Tianming was deeply moved in his heart.
He no longer hesitated, went to the palace to have an audience with the Emperor, and led Mohist to pledge loyalty to Xia.
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