The situation was a bit out of control. Wang Huaiyuan suddenly coughed violently on the stage. Two military doctors rushed forward and began to unbutton and administer medicine to rescue him. Wang Huaiyuan had exhausted his efforts in intelligence work in the past few years. He was already exhausted. How can we stand up to such a mistake again?
Xiao Letian was no longer in the mood to talk. He stood behind the military doctor and looked anxiously. The other three kings also gathered around him.
Xiang Ying and others were whispering around Cai Bixia. Looking at the serious expressions, they knew that Cai Bixia was being scolded. The eyes of this strong lady in the army were red.
The other generals were talking a lot, and everyone had a trace of doubt in their hearts: "This is the most important military meeting before the war, and there are actually two people causing trouble, Hyoutaro and Cai Bixia... Could this be... Does it mean the war will not go well?"
In East Asia at that time, people's hearts were still controlled by medieval values. People believed that there were gods three feet above their heads. Even in Ryukyu, a place that had been westernized, people who accepted Western natural science were actually full of reverence for the gods. of.
Before Chinese people perform various major events, there is always a ceremony. This ceremony is actually an inherited custom of ancient sacrifices. To put it bluntly, it is to tell the world that I am going to do something and hope that God will bless me.
This is especially true for wars. Before the Qin and Han Dynasties, when countries launched wars, they relied on divination and sacrifices to pray for victory. Although many forms were simplified in later generations, there are still many details.
Today is the last military meeting before the war. It can also be called a mobilization meeting for senior officers. After the meeting is over, everyone can't even go home and rush directly to the military camp to start pre-war preparations.
But at this juncture, two people, Hyōtaro and Cai Bixia, jumped out to cause trouble. This was indeed a very unlucky sign.
After all, Hyoutaro is the godson of the prime minister. A few slaps in the face will turn the page. However, Cai Bixia cannot be beaten or scolded. Regardless of the face of her father and the dignity of the entire Ryukyu veteran group, Xiao Lotte cannot insult or accuse Cai Bixia in any way.
There is a kind of person in the world who is usually silent and unwilling to say even half a word like Meng Hulu, but often it is him who saves the day at critical moments.
Sima Yun among the Four Heavenly Kings is such a person. Amidst the buzzing discussion in the audience, he was the only one who quietly looked at the huge world map and pondered for a long time.
"Today, I know why the founding emperor loved to kill heroes... Hehehe... It is really impossible not to kill!"
A word blew through the hall like a cold wind, and all the noise disappeared without a trace in an instant. Everyone looked at Sima Yun's nagging back.
"There is no absolute black or white in the world. The merits and demerits of people in the world are always entangled. Maybe they are 30-70, maybe 40-60... But there is always a group of people who are brainwashed by the so-called benevolence, righteousness and morality. Requiring this world to be pure and flawless? What a dream..."
Sima Yun turned to look at Cai Bixia and sneered, "Especially the ignorant women in the world are even more likely to fall into this so-called vicious circle of thinking where morality determines everything. In your hearts, perfect morality is everything, and good people save the world." ?"
"What kind of bullshit theory is this? The world is chaotic and full of conflicts. There are always countless problems that need to be solved. The leaders we need are to lead us to solve problems, not to improve their personal moral image!"
"According to your theory, the prime minister does not kill animals, eats meat, does not drink alcohol, does not sleep with women, does good deeds every day, and distributes all his wealth to the poor... Is it enough to do all this? Doing all this will solve the problem What’s China’s predicament now? The foreigners won’t bully us anymore, and the Russian fleet will just get out of here in despair?”
"Isn't it true that if we all become good people, Britain and France can return all the stolen art treasures and repair the Old Summer Palace by the way?"
Sima Yun pointed at Cai Bixia and said coldly, "Keep what I said today in your heart for the rest of your life... Prime Minister has come to this day. What did the Prime Minister rely on to build such a big career? The foundation of our existence. What is it?"
"Now I tell you, listen carefully! The prime minister and us have only one biggest task in this era, which is to complete China's initial industrialization and form a strong army that can protect the land of our ancestors, especially a A powerful navy..."
"This is our core task, the primary problem that must be solved! Everything else is secondary. Those side issues, the Prime Minister can deal with them when he has the energy. If he doesn't have the energy, he can only give up... …”
"To protect the wealth left by our ancestors from being plundered by the West, this is the only goal we have gathered under the Prime Minister. Everything else is a sideshow!"
Sima Yun looked around and snorted coldly, "There is such a bad problem in human nature, which is moral kidnapping! As a superior, you must do whatever you want! You can't be greedy for money, you can't be lustful, you can't have moral flaws, you have to endure hardships Enjoy the happiness in front and behind..."
"Let me ask you, why? Why do you imagine that you want such a leader? And is there such a saint-like leader in the world?"
"I tell you, no! For thousands of years, from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to hundreds of millions of years in the future, the imaginary wise king simply cannot exist!"
"Having compassion in your heart and thunder in your hands, this is what a wise king should do! To protect the majority, sacrificing a small number is inevitable and unavoidable!"
"What about the victims? Who has considered their feelings?" Cai Bixia retorted desperately. She subconsciously knew that she was destined to lose, but she was unwilling to admit defeat.
Sima Yun sighed and shook his head, "Your performance makes me very disappointed. Because of what you did, I can only vote against the bill for women to join the army at the next high-level meeting! You should stay away from the war... …”
"Let me tell you again, things have priorities! The most important task now is to eliminate all Russian military forces in East Asia. This is the most important problem that the Prime Minister and our Chinese forces must solve first... In order to solve this problem, We have to sacrifice something!”
"I know you can't accept it emotionally, so it doesn't matter. I just ask you one thing... Without the Prime Minister, who of you can solve the biggest and biggest problem right now?"
"Why aren't you talking? Are you all mute? Since none of you can solve this problem, why are you pointing fingers at the only person who can solve it?"
"Don't kidnap the only person who can solve the problem with your imaginary lofty morals... unless what you want is failure!"
"Okay, let me put it more plainly. Since you want to kidnap the Prime Minister with morality...does the Prime Minister have the right to resign? Tell me if he has..."
The stern accusation made the entire hall fall into silence, with only the sound of heavy breathing ringing out.
