Life Hunter

"In fact, Massachusetts Island and its surrounding areas not only involve hundreds of billions of resources, but the most important thing is that taking back Massachusetts Island means that Qi is a complete country. A complete country can minimize the risk of citizens Suffering external humiliation can protect everyone's spirit to the greatest extent, and ultimately make the entire country prosperous. Only in this way can we demonstrate the strength of the country and ensure the well-being of the people. No one disagrees with this, right?"

"Yes, the incompleteness of the country and the integrity of the country are of great significance."

"Leng supports this point," Leng Can said.

"Mazhou Island is the territory of Qi State. No matter how high the price is, it is worth it." Song Yanxue said.

Li Qingxian continued: "But Tannan Kingdom and Dongding Kingdom are a little different. First of all, it is not the land of Qi Kingdom. Secondly, we all know that once we face Dongding Kingdom, the price we pay will be Massachusetts Ten times or even a hundred times the battle on the island. No one denies this, right?"

Jian Yuancang opened his mouth but did not refute.

Li Qingxian added: "Now, let's calculate the benefits. We said that the purpose of dealing with Dongding Kingdom was to weaken Dongding Kingdom, but in fact, Dongding Kingdom is prospering and is stronger than it was more than ten years ago. This shows that in this aspect, , our actions will do more harm than good, right?”

Everyone was silent.

"Next, let's calculate the national income. Lord Jian Yuancang and Lord Leng Can, one by one, serve the country and the people. It seems that everyone can make a fortune after fighting this battle. First of all, let me draw a conclusion. That is, if we really want to defeat the Dongding Kingdom, the benefits to the Qi Kingdom must be far greater than the costs. In the long run, no one objects to this, right?"

Everyone nodded slightly.

"Note, I am talking about the overall income of Qi State. So, is everyone in Qi State the same? Do we all get the spoils on average?"

Everyone's eyes focused and they instantly understood Li Qingxian's intention.

Li Qingxian said slowly: "It is easier for us to explain this matter with numbers. The wealth of an ordinary person was originally 10, but because of the war against the Dongding Kingdom, he had to pay higher and higher taxes one after another, such as 4. The loss they have to bear due to the war is 1, so their wealth changes from 10 to 5. After the victory of Qi State, the Qi State will obtain certain benefits. Then, the benefits that will eventually reach the people of Qi State will be How much? Let me give you a big number, 3. Ordinary people can only get at most 3 from the benefits of this war. It was originally 10, and then it was 8. Huh? There seems to be something wrong, but why did I say that the total benefits are greater than the total costs? Woolen cloth?"

"The reason is very simple. Whether I say it or not, everyone knows it. Because of the 4, the most, the most, the most that the people hand over to the country, only 2 can actually be used in the war. The other 2 is in the hands of a few people in the country. Then victory The final income per capita is at least 10 or even more, but why can the common people only get 3? Because the 7 of countless individuals has been plundered by a very small number of people."

"Do you think this is what I said? No, this is the investigation result of Zhao Yishan and Zhao Fu. In the past few years, the upstart army has been harassing the Dongding Kingdom under the banner of serving the country and the people. They have scattered money and food like a sea. As a result, the emperor The treasury of the country is empty, the treasury of the country is empty, the pockets of the people are empty, but the pockets of a very small number of people are bulging.”

"The same wealth will play completely different roles in the hands of different people. One hundred taels of silver, in the eyes of a very few people, is just a meal, but when used on children from poor families, it may create a Talent.”

"Every unjust war in the Qi State will cause the national strength of the Qi State to drop by one level, and the wealth of the entire people will be lost, but the wealth of a few individuals will skyrocket. The most frightening thing is that this will cause the whole world to fall into turmoil. Unknown human races were displaced. I don’t know how many people and their descendants would have given birth to countless hard-working people, geniuses who helped human progress, leaders who created more wealth, and even heroes who saved the human race from extinction. But, because of the war, those people could never show up.”

"Then, who can tell me, for the emperor and the country, whether it is a gain or a loss by sending troops to Dongding Kingdom!"

Jian Yuancang swallowed his saliva and said in a dry voice: "The situation you mentioned is too extreme."

"Are you talking about the extreme of Yaguo's destruction, the extreme of Anguo's destruction, or the extreme of countless countries in history that were destroyed because of this?" Li Qingxian asked.

"We can't let Dongding Kingdom step on our head, right?" Leng Can said.

"Master Leng, are you so afraid of Dongding Kingdom?" Li Qingxian asked in surprise.

"How can I be afraid?"

"Then why do you think that Dongding Kingdom is stepping on Qi's head? Or do you think that if Qi continues to develop like this, it will be equaled or even surpassed by Dongding Kingdom? In other words, you are saying that Dongding Kingdom The people are better and can catch up with Qi?" Li Qingxian asked.

"I just want to prevent any country from threatening Qi. Small threats are also threats."

"You are still saying that Dongding is better than the people of Qi. But I have never been afraid of Dongding because I know that as long as the people of Qi work hard enough and as long as the people of Qi actively develop, Dongding will never catch up with Qi. What makes you think that Dongding Congress threatens Qi State?" Li Qingxian asked again.

"So, after Mr. Li is promoted to the fifth level, you are not going to use the spiritual spring water?"

Li Qingxian stared at Leng Can and said slowly: "I understand, Lord Leng wants to take this opportunity to investigate the spiritual spring water. Then, please tell the world, Lord Leng, through what channels the spiritual spring water obtained from foreign countries is sold. In the end, how much of the proceeds went to the people, how much to the officials, how much to the emperor, and how much went to unknown places. Today, if Mr. Leng doesn’t explain this matter clearly, I will join forces with Yushitai to use Leng In the name of your lord, I invite all officials in the world to investigate this matter!"

Leng Can stared at Li Qingxian with horror.

Everyone in the world knows that the spiritual spring water in Qi State is almost monopolized by the Xue family in the north and south.

Over the years, officials who have pointed the finger at Lingquanshui have been killed and demoted.

Some people lamented in their hearts that he was worthy of being the son of Gang Feng. In terms of strength, he was not inferior to his father.

"There are only interests between countries." Leng Can's tone suddenly softened by 90%.

"Interests are divided into big and small, true and false, long and short. The common interests of the entire Qi country and the entire human race are always more important than the private interests of a very small number of people. Even if the Demon Sect Punishment Department has the interests of the Qi country in mind..."

Li Qingxian stared at Leng Can, stopped suddenly, and then took a deep breath slowly.

Song Yanxue was stunned for a moment, her eyes red.

Zhou Hen looked at Li Qingxian and turned his head.

Zhang Fugui glanced at Leng Can coldly.

The old subordinates of Chunfengju clenched their fists.

"What do you think, Mr. Li?" Leng Can asked.

"I had conflicts with others when I was a child, and I also saw many children being bullied by other children, so I have always had a question, why do people bully others? Is there any difference between people bullying others and wild dogs grabbing food? No. Are humans really inferior to wild dogs? I believe not. When I was very young, I was thinking about a question. Since humans are stronger than wild dogs and beasts, is it possible for humans not to bully others? Can humans still live? Or even live better?"

After Li Qingxian finished speaking, all the officials present vaguely felt something, but they couldn't explain it clearly and continued to look at Li Qingxian quietly.

Li Qingxian continued: "I don't know if there is an answer to this matter, but if we observe the people around us, we will find that some people gain power by bullying others, but there are also many people who live a good life without bullying others. , even better than most people. So, if this matter is extended from people to the country, do you think there is a possibility that Qi State can still become a better Qi State if it does not lie, cheat, or plunder? ?”

"The weak should eat the strong, which is the law of heaven and earth." Leng Can said.

Li Qingxian said: "I have never denied the existence of the law of the jungle. Qi State preys on the jungle of other countries, and its own people also prey on the jungle of the jungle. But I can always find some things that seem not to follow the law of the jungle or even oppose it. For example, Zhao Shoufu is ranked first. , but worked hard to innovate and let the people survive; for example, the general Wang led the river guard army and used his own chest to protect the people behind him; for example, the emperor is the emperor, but he must also love the people like a son; for example, , Masters Leng Can and Jian Yuancang are so cruel to Dongding Kingdom, but they must be full of kindness in front of their closest relatives. So, is there a possibility..."

Li Qingxian looked around at everyone and spoke slowly.

"That is, the law of the jungle is the law of the world of beasts. Only people who are full of animal nature will think that the law of the jungle is the fundamental law. But real humans, humans who truly transcend beasts, humans without animal nature, will find that there is no need at all. There is no need to bully others when the weak eat the strong, as long as you grow yourself? Is the continuous progress of the human race the best thing in the world? Do you think there is a possibility that those who advocate the weak and the strong and those who advocate the supremacy of interests are beasts among human beings and the body? Living in modern times but keeping your brain in the wilderness, is it hindering the progress of humankind? Is it anti-humanity? Sir, please don't be angry, I just mentioned this possibility, do you think it is possible?"