Those who can stand here to participate in this New Year's banquet have more or less been influenced by Western learning, especially "The Journey to the West" written by Xiao Letian, which is a must-read classic for them.
Therefore, people are not surprised that the slogan of equality for all people is shouted out, but what is strange is that this slogan conflicts with the previous Chinese order.
Xiao Letian saw Mike Carnegie standing in the VIP viewing area at a glance. This was Xiao Letian's old friend. During the storm on the sea, if Xiao Letian hadn't saved his life, Mike would have fed the sharks long ago.
It was Mike's matchmaking that allowed the U.S. Steel Group Carnegie and Ryukyu to establish a deep cooperative relationship. During this period, Carnegie Steel was in its infancy and did not have the domineering power it had during its victory period, so they I cherish the opportunity to make money given by Xiao Letian.
Tanggu Steel Plant has now become the most advanced steel company in Asia. It can even cast some super-heavy machinery structures, and its subordinate mechanical processing plants have also begun production.
And all of this is inseparable from Mike's efforts!
"Dear old friend Mike! Why are you hesitant to speak? You are an old friend of Ryukyu. Of course you have the right to ask questions, and I am willing to answer you patiently..."
Mike walked out of the crowd and bowed slightly, "Dear Xiao! I am really surprised by your Chinese ethnicity. You are an excellent politician. Your vision does not stop at superficial technology, military, weapons and equipment. In terms of money... you have begun to think about issues such as nation and country with the thinking of a philosopher!"
"I'm not flattering you. I think if the Chinese Order can be promoted, its significance to Asia will be no less than the United States' Declaration of Independence, and no less than the British Magna Carta!"
"At the beginning, I heard about the six-nobility and eighteen-level system in the Chinese Order. I thought it was a constitutional monarchy similar to that of European countries... But then you announced the Equality of All Peoples Order! This makes Am I a little confused?"
Mike shrugged and said with a smile, "First of all, I want to state in advance that I have no objection to the constitutional monarchy. I also respect the European aristocrats, but I am an American after all, and I believe in complete freedom and democracy! God loves All people are equal. There are no aristocrats in the United States, and slavery has been abolished in the United States..."
"I remember when I was chatting with the Prime Minister, didn't you also very much agree with the abolition of slavery in the United States? This is a bit strange to me. Since you are starting from a blank piece of paper, why don't you skip the constitutional monarchy and jump to What about overcoming aristocracy and directly choosing a more progressive democratic system?”
Mike spread his hands and asked, "On the one hand, we are promoting the equality of all people, and on the other hand, we are promoting the system of six nobles and eighteen nobles. Isn't this contradictory?"
"What is also contradictory is that since you have chosen the aristocratic system, why do you want to abolish the emperor, the highest level of the aristocracy? This seems to be a bit contradictory!"
Mike's question was actually the question of more than 90% of the people present. Except for some core executives who knew about the Chinese order in advance, the rest of the people were confused.
Bang bang bang... Xiao Letian clapped softly, "The question is very good. You Americans dare to raise sensitive issues, unlike Asian officials who have to think about every word for a long time. Ink marks, really It’s very inky!”
Xiao Letian teased and said, "Do you think that is a contradiction? But in my eyes, it is not a contradiction, but a kind of harmony. If we want to understand this, we have to understand what kind of thing we want." Fairness!"
"Are all people born equal? I think all people are born equal! There is no doubt about this, and it is understandable! But the so-called equality actually refers to the equality of the spirituality or soul of people when they are reincarnated into this world. At the beginning of people's life, Nature is inherently good, and the original nature is of course equal!"
"Human nature is equal, does it mean that society must be equal? I regret to answer everyone, not equal!" Xiao Letian sighed and said, "We can't choose our origin, nor can we control the fate of our childhood and childhood. Some people are reincarnated in Dafu. Some people from a wealthy family are reborn in a poor family. Are these social classifications equal?"
"Some people are born healthy and smart, and some people are born disabled and stupid. Is this equality? Of course it is unequal..."
"We can't do anything about innate inequality, because it is destiny! But how people behave in society the day after tomorrow, that is, those behaviors that they can make decisions on, are they equal?"
"Everyone has his or her own outlook on life and values. Everyone also has their own moral principles that they believe in. The life path that everyone chooses is even more different. A born lazy man who refuses to study, refuse to work, eat, drink, and gamble, And another person joins the Marines and Navy, has outstanding military exploits and is covered in scars, and is enthusiastic about charity and strict self-discipline after leaving the army. How can these two people enjoy the same treatment?"
"If these two types of people are forcibly equalized, that would be the greatest injustice to human nature!"
Xiao Letian looked at the people around him seriously and said coldly.
"People cannot be separated from society. Everything you do in this society, every behavior is intertwined with you, which is your life path! And different people's paths are biased. This deviation It creates inequality!”
"Do those who do all kinds of evil still want to have the same rights as those who are kind and righteous? Do those who make sacrifices and sacrifices have to be treated the same as those who are selfish? If our society becomes like that, then what motivation will drive people to move forward and pursue their goals? Where is my lofty morality?"
A series of questions left the people around speechless and fell into silence. Mike nodded, "I understand what you mean. What the Chinese order pursues is equality of humanity and human rights, not equality of treatment! The so-called noble one The word "noble" represents a person's noble behavior!"
"Because he has made great contributions to this society, because he has created benefits for all people, and he has influenced the people with his noble morals... Such behavior is the noble word of nobility!"
"So that's it. You abolished the emperor and abolished the superstitious idea of the king's natural right. In fact, you abolished the decadent and declining concept of aristocracy! The traditional aristocracy is valued for its bloodline, official position, money, and power..."
"And the nobles you want to promote, Prime Minister, should be the kind of noble souls who are selfless, dedicated, courageous to take on responsibilities, benefit all people, and protect the country... Thank you for clarifying my doubts!"
This time Mike bowed respectfully, stepped back and returned to the crowd, and there were no more questions.
Buzzing, the chatter in the crowd got louder and louder. After a while, a timid voice suddenly came from the VIP area: "I...can I ask a question?"
When people looked back, they saw that it was the chubby shopkeeper Niu from Sihai Trading Company.
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