Two elderly men wearing long-sleeved crowns sat cross-legged opposite each other in the main hall, with a cup of hot tea in front of them.
It’s just that one of them is dressed in Tang Dynasty clothes, and the other is in Ming Dynasty clothes.
"My dear, with all due respect, you have gone too far." The elderly man dressed in Ming Dynasty clothes held up the tea and spoke in a stern tone.
"Brother Su, I'm in a dilemma too. The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. Everyone has their own opinions. I can only go with the flow." Yuan Shouyi shook his head.
"Everyone can clearly see the calculations of you people. We are not in ancient times, so we can still hide them. Big data, cameras, prophecy, communication monitoring... can easily detect your calculations. Even though you know this.
, why do you still do those unwise things that go against the times?" The old man surnamed Su persuaded with earnest words.
"Well, outsiders think that they want to go back to the past in order to regain their high privileges. But you should know that most children are simple and kind. They don't want to do evil, they are just afraid. They are afraid of the current trend.
Under the concept, I will be regarded as a sacrifice and be coerced by the people to suppress the next catastrophe." Yuan Shouyi said lightly.
The old man surnamed Su was silent for a while, and then said firmly: "The conditions are still limited, sacrifices are inevitable, and someone has to resist. Since we enjoy so many benefits, if there is another big disaster, we should be duty-bound and stand in the forefront."
"Huh, huh, what you said is really upright. I hope that by then, Brother Su can match his words with his deeds." Yuan Shouyi was a little disdainful. He also picked up a cup of tea and drank it.
"If I dare to say this, I will naturally do the same." The old man surnamed Su said seriously.
Yuan Shouyi said coldly: "Can you do this? Do others want to do it with you? I just ask three words, why?"
"Just the palace under your feet, the hundreds of thousands acres of manor you have outside, and the fact that you are allowed to occupy a country by yourself, aren't these enough?" the old man surnamed Su asked.
"Humph, that's not enough. We got these things based on our ability. Can this be regarded as a gift from others? If it is a daily disaster or a mysterious disaster that is controllable, it is our duty to do so. We can even be compassionate and smile to others.
But if we are asked to risk our lives to save those untouchables who are born again when the spring breeze blows, and the population is overflowing after a hundred years, I will say two words, it is not worth it!"
When Yuan Shouyi said this, he stretched out a finger and shook it.
"Is this what most of you are thinking now? It seems that the infiltration of those in the west is very powerful. Sure enough, when the two countries are fighting, the best thing is to attack the heart." The old man surnamed Su said with a long sigh.
Yuan Shouyi shook his head and said: "No, we just inherit the tradition. Isn't that the same for the scholar-bureaucrats in ancient times who talked about benevolence and righteousness? At least we know how to do practical things and see the overall situation, instead of talking about the world's morality like them.
, my mind is all about the business at hand."
"You keep saying that ordinary people are untouchables...Have you forgotten the old herdsman who grazed by the Tianshan River a hundred years ago?" The old man surnamed Su narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully.
Yuan Shouyi's face suddenly darkened, as if he was caught up in some past event.
"Child, don't move. There is quicksand below. The more you move, the faster it will sink. I will come to save you." The voice of an anxious and honest old man recalled again in his ears.
Not long after, there was another crying young voice: "Uncle, uncle, wake up quickly..."
Yuan Shouyi didn't speak for a long time.
The old man surnamed Su did not continue to rebuke him.
"No, I have already repaid the life I owed to that benefactor. I let his grandson become a mutant and made his son rich. And his great-grandson happened to be part of the plan." Yuan Shouyi was deeply moved.
Take a breath.
The old man surnamed Su shook his head and said: "No, you know, you will never pay back. Because the hero is just a microcosm, and the common people may be weeds, but golden apple trees can still grow among the weeds. You can't do it because of the big
Most of them are weeds, and those who have a heart like gold are slandered as untouchables. Since his life is worth it, our sacrifice is also worth it."
When Yuan Shouyi heard this, he rubbed his chest and said for a long time: "Forget it, I won't argue with you. I will protect the people who should be protected, and I will not cross the bottom line. But I will also do what you want me to do.
It can't be done. Don't think that because of my high position, I can change their minds with just one order. On the contrary, I have to take care of those people in order to maintain all my current positions."
The old man surnamed Su stood up, walked to the door of the hall, and said: "Sacrifice is not the purpose, it is to make less sacrifices in the future, or even no sacrifices. That's why we developed puppetry, drones, and unmanned ships.
In the future, to suppress the catastrophe, the blood sacrifices of creatures that you fear may no longer be needed."
"Oh, that's good, so every year I will donate to these projects of yours. The number of donations will either be in the top ten or in the top five." Yuan Shouyi suddenly smiled.
"Humph, keep your money and keep it. It's better than letting your great-grandchildren waste it, racing and racing... playing with things to lose one's ambition. It's all boring and a waste of money." The old man surnamed Su said disdainfully.
Yuan Shouyi shook his head and said: "Young people have young people's ideas. What's more, those gadgets can also stimulate the economy and improve productivity. As long as the scale of productivity is large enough, once the wartime economy is opened, money is no longer money. You can requisition as many materials as you want.
That’s it.”
"Forget racing, it can also improve the level of engine research and development; what's the use of horse racing? Horses have been eliminated for many years, just to show off." The old man surnamed Su said.
The two of them suddenly changed from the arrogant big shots just now to down-to-earth old men.
Yuan Shouyi thought thoughtfully, and then said with deep understanding: "That's right, then I will add a family law later: All entertainment activities that cannot promote the development of productivity are prohibited. Anyone who violates it will have their annuity deducted for that year and will be punished.
The general will teach you a lesson."
"That's pretty much it. Just take care of yourself. Others are not as easy to talk to as me." The old man surnamed Su waved his long sleeves and left the hall.
"No one else is as easy to talk to as me." Yuan Shouyi repeated, shook his head with a smile, and walked into the back hall.
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Hearing people are promoted to their homes.
After handling the matter at Dongshui No. 1 Middle School, Wen Rensheng got a few more days off.
Last time I helped Mr. Zhao's wife solve a problem with her natal relatives, I had already saved up a few days of leave. If I add it all up, it would be enough for another two weeks.
Of course, this includes weekends and weekends.
He knew that the Haiyan incident wouldn't be easily settled, but he didn't need to worry about the subsequent tracking tasks. Someone would naturally handle it.
He just needs to show up at the right time and harvest what he needs.
After thinking about it, he found Wen Rende who was reading in the courtyard: "Today is already December, and there are less than two months left before the deadline given by Master Ding. How is your study progress now?"
"The book has three parts, life and death, prophecy and soul. I have already read the last soul chapter. Now I really can't get through it. The main reason is that this thing is too mysterious. Unlike the first two chapters, I still have some experience."
Wen Rende sighed.
Wen Rensheng nodded, as if he were a student: "Okay then, if I have any other cases, you can come with me. My spirit-summoning skills are already very good. It should be beneficial for you to observe and practice more.
"
Hearing this, Wu Shanshan, who was swimming with Zhao Han and Wang Wenwen, turned around and looked over.
"If I'm not wrong, it only took you two months to learn that skill, right? Do you dare to say that you are proficient?" She said dubiously.
If it were for other skills, she wouldn't say this. After all, everyone has their own trump card.
But she felt she still had some say in matters related to summoning spirits. After all, it was a gift from that person.
When Wen Rensheng heard this, he said seriously: "Actually, strictly speaking, it cannot be said that he is a proficient person."
"That's pretty much it. You've only studied for a few months, so it's good to have a first glimpse of the ropes." Wu Shanshan said with relief.
At this time, Zhao Han, who was dragging Wang Wenwen as a free weight, was slightly startled and his eyes lit up.
She rolled her eyes a few times and then said: "Sister Shanshan, weren't you the most confident in the teacher's ability before? Why don't you believe what the teacher said now? I think the teacher was still humble just now, and the real level should be higher."
"Very good, Teacher Wang's training for you is really effective, and you can actually see through it," Wen Rensheng turned to Zhao Han in the water and said with great relief, "Actually, my spirit summoning technique has already reached its peak, close to
The level of a master."
Wu Shanshan was stunned for a moment. She did not doubt Wen Rensheng's words, but swam over and knocked Zhao Han on the head.
"As long as you can!"
"I hit someone when I said something wrong... I don't do this."
