"Yes! How can this lackey of the Ji family really care about the life and death of us common people!"
When someone brought it up at the rally, the reason why Li Ran wanted to speak for Zichan's new policy was obviously for the benefit of the entire Ji clan. While seeking benefits for the Ji family, he is also seeking benefits for himself.
This underlying logic seems very thorough and irrefutable.
Those who opposed the New Deal finally gained the upper hand this time. Of course, they all immediately started talking harshly to Li Ran.
At this moment, the most surprising thing is that more and more common people have gathered outside the venue, stopping and watching.
Perhaps it is because they have a natural aversion to these superiors. Therefore, what they identify is also very simple.
That is to say, since you, Li Ran, are supporting the Ji family and seeking benefits for the Ji family, in the final analysis, isn't it to exploit us common people who rely on the land for our livelihood?
It's obviously just a matter of harvesting wool, and yet it's done so confidently and confidently, which is too much to deceive others!
No one in the room gave Li Ran a good look.
The yin and yang faces looked very much like the villains in the TV series that Li Ran had watched. And their performance is not only vivid, it can be described as "acting in their true colors".
When Li Ran saw this, he couldn't help but feel a trace of sadness deep in his heart.
What a strange race are humans?
When they are too poor to survive, they rebel against their superiors.
The policies introduced by those in power are clearly intended to help them improve their lives, but they also sincerely doubt the motives of those in power.
You may say that he is ignorant of the people, but when they criticize you verbally, they mean every word.
But you say they are smart and wise, but they often behave more like uncivilized savages.
strangeness?
No, this is the tragedy of human nature.
Li Ran naturally could not shift the responsibility to these common people, nor could he attribute all of this to an inappropriate system.
Just because of the limitations of the times, the people of this era cannot see a broader sky.
Therefore, Li Ran had no choice but to take a deep breath slowly, trying to make himself look as calm as before, and then responded:
"It is undeniable that Li is indeed speaking for the New Deal, and he is indeed speaking for the Ji clan."
He did not refute this point of view, but agreed very readily.
And his sudden reverse operation made everyone present at a loss.
"Look, what's this called? Admitting it directly without being able to explain it?"
"Isn't that right? I'll show my true face after all!"
There were also many people who didn't know what was going on and clapped their hands and cheered.
And the common people at the bottom, who have been oppressed by the superiors, can finally vent their anger by taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of "internal strife among the superiors"!
"but……"
At this time, Li Ran had a look of confusion on his face again, and his eyes were looking around in surprise.
"Li always serves as the head of the Ji family, but he is not just loyal to the family, but has achieved great loyalty!"
"Young loyal man, you will work for your family!"
"A man of great loyalty is what the people hope for! He thinks of benefiting the people, he is loyal to the people and he has faith in God!"
"But I think that my clan belongs to a large merchant family, and benefiting the people and myself is a part of loyalty! Therefore, if you do good things, how can you abandon things and be unfaithful?"
"You all think that I sacrifice my clan to benefit the people, but you don't know that if I didn't sacrifice my clan and stay loyal, how could Zheng Yi be as prosperous as it is now? How can you still criticize the evils of the times here?"
"Therefore, as far as I, Li Ran, are concerned, as far as I am concerned, small loyalty can lead to great loyalty. This is the true attribute of loyalty!"
As soon as Li Ran finished speaking, everyone present was startled.
They couldn't refute Li Ran's point of view at all.
Because the argument Li Ran made is extremely high.
It is true that Li Ran spoke for the Ji family, and it is also true that the Ji family, as a merchant, is self-interested. But, most importantly, what does it matter?
As a gentleman, can't he be able to do small loyalty and achieve great loyalty that benefits the country and the people?
To put it bluntly, the reason why Li Ran wants to benefit the Ji family is, in the final analysis, just a means.
His real purpose is to realize his greatest ambition that has long been buried deep in his heart - to find a way to survive for the people of the world!
These were the last words of his good friend Prince Jin, and they were also the most fundamental reason why he was standing here.
However, it is obviously impossible for everyone else present here to have such an awareness.
After all, this is what Confucius said in the future: "A summer insect cannot talk about ice"!
He was able to talk about something off topic, but at this time, Li Ran, although he was extremely stubborn, agreed to his "selfishness". However, this cannot be regarded as a reasonable reason to block-->>
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Such a strong statement.
Yes, you are a member of the Ji family, so you speak for the Ji family, which is correct.
Likewise, if everything you say here is questionable, how can it convince the public?
Once this problem is not handled well, then all the principles Li Ran said before will naturally become invalid!
Therefore, the most urgent task now is to clear Zi Qian's name!
"Think of me, Shishi, in the process of implementing the New Deal this time, I have spent all my efforts and all my money! The risks here are all borne by me, Shishi. And I, Shishi, have borrowed them. The money provided finally ensures the livelihood of these common people."
"In this case, although I may be able to make profits from my actions in the future, in the final analysis, my purpose of offering sacrifices to the clan and benefiting the people has never changed!"
"So, what's wrong with this? What's more, our country of Zheng was founded on merchants, and merchants have benefited from it. This has been our practice since ancient times! As a half-Zheng, Li is still concerned about this. You know everything. Could it be that all of you here, who were born and raised in Zheng, still have any doubts about this?"
Li Ran's seeking profit for the Ji family can indeed be described as "selfish".
But the sacrifices benefited, and the common people also benefited. Not only did they own their own land, but they also had taxes reduced or reduced in disguise.
The people's livelihood and contentment are the foundation of our country, our country, and our country.
Yes, if it can be mutually beneficial, or even win everything, then what's wrong with it?
"Is it possible that the reason why my family has become such a wealthy and prestigious family is simply because we only seek our own benefit?"
"Perhaps all of you here are not merchants, so you have misunderstandings about the ways of merchants."
"Actually, the so-called profit of merchants is based on the production of goods, and it is definitely not the profit of plundering!"
"For example, if the New Deal itself is unprofitable to the entire Zheng State, how can I benefit from it?"
"Therefore, since my family members have benefited from this, it proves that Zichan's new policy is a great thing that benefits the country and the people! Therefore, my family members are now actively involved in it and working with the people. We are mutually beneficial, so why not?"
Li Ran's eloquent speech made everyone present stupid again.
But Li Ran's performance was not over yet. Before ending the topic, he did not forget to continue to output in reverse:
"Haha, looking back at all of you here, you are also citizens of the Zheng Kingdom, and there are many people who are well-educated and sensible, but now you don't know how to adapt to the times and achieve the full success of the New Deal. But instead, you are still here, and you are not interested in the New Deal. It’s just unreasonable suspicion.”
"Let me ask you, how many practical things have you done to benefit the country and the people? If not, why are you so 'jealous of the wise and the capable'?"???..coM
"I am born as a human being who does not contribute to the country, nor does I work hard at the bottom, but I only know how to sit here and talk all day long, criticizing here and there, and finding faults. What should I call this kind of behavior?"
"Nice work!"
After Li Ran finished speaking, there was a sudden silence in the gathering.
The more he talked, the more he became more and more superior, and even some Internet trolls in later generations also despised him.
After hearing Li Ran's impassioned speech, everyone present turned red-faced and found it difficult to speak.
Obviously, as Li Ran said, they were born to sacrifice their ancestry.
But during this process, what if there is no hair to pluck out at all? So what kind of fuss are these big merchant families doing?
Therefore, naturally, no one dared to challenge Li Ran again at the township school assembly.
From the New Deal debate, to Li Ran's own personal attacks, to the debate on family sacrifice, Li Ran once again won a great victory.
Indeed, when it comes to wars of words, Li Ran has never been afraid of anyone.
For a moment, everyone present could not think of anything else to say, so that they could use the topic to continue to refute Li Ran's point of view.
And among those acquaintances who had always been on the sidelines, many of them had begun to feel that what Li Ran said was indeed very reasonable.
After all, the facts are right in front of them, and they can’t help but not believe them.
At this point, Li Ran felt that the gathering here should be coming to an end.
However, these little tricks that Feng Duan played in secret were ultimately not brought to light. The Zichan New Deal and Ziqian Law cannot be stopped by such small means.
He turned to look at Si Dai on the side, only to see that his face was still expressionless, as steady as a mountain.
This made Li Ran secretly amazed:
"This person is indeed a bit extraordinary."
Although, he knew that Si Dai, the current leader of the Si clan, was probably already involved with Feng Duan.
But now, Si Dai's dumbfounded reaction made Li Ran feel uneasy for no reason.
After all, the intrigues in Zhengyi City are far from being as simple as they appear on the surface.
