Chapter 446 [Am I still me?]

The old man stared at Chen Daolin for a long time.

Then he coughed twice and said slowly in a hoarse and old voice: "Darlingchen, although I still can't see what you want to do until now... It's really surprising that you made up the mess in Rova City, but I can't guess what your plan is, what you want to do... But at least, there is one thing that I can absolutely affirm."

"What?" Chen Daolin looked a little depressed.

"You..." Clan Liszt pointed at Chen Daolin's nose: "You will never be loyal to Hilo. In other words, you are destined to be the enemy of that emperor."

"This... is there any need to say?" Chen Daolin smiled faintly: "You and I both escaped from the prison in the Hilo Palace. Of course, we are not in the same way as the usurper."

"No, I'm talking about the mortal enemy."

Captain Liszt shook his head vigorously: "There is a fundamental difference between a mortal enemy and an opponent in the ordinary sense."

As he said that, the old man pointed at his nose and smiled bitterly: "Although I have been forced to the northwest now, let me tell you the truth. If His Majesty Hilo issued an edict to reconcile my Liszt family, then I will definitely go to the imperial capital as soon as possible to resolve the grudges with him. Of course, this is because he is the emperor, and I am just a family in the empire. Fighting against the emperor to the death, the unlucky one is of course my Liszt family.

But this at least shows one thing, that is, under certain conditions, an opponent like me can live in harmony with His Majesty Hilo.

In addition, don’t look at the Tulips family and that emperor now, as if they are incompatible and the war is about to break out. But if the right conditions are met... Maybe the two families can sit down, shake hands and make peace, and then you become your emperor. I will be my Tulip Duke.

Conditions, everything is conditional. Especially for such politicians, the stronger the political attributes, the easier it is to compromise under appropriate conditions. Politics is never a life-and-death struggle, it is always a constant compromise and constant intercourse.

On the premise of ensuring the bottom line, you can ask me a little today and I can ask you a little tomorrow. That's basically the case."

Chen Daolin's expression moved: "Then why did you say me..."

"We may all become a harmonious relationship with Hilo, I, the Tulips...but you are the only one, Darling Chen. I don't think you will shake hands with Hilo."

"Why?"

"Because... the death of Kaman and Rod's puppy." Captain Liszt suddenly said this.

With just this sentence, Chen Daolin's face suddenly became gloomy, and his face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost!

"When in the imperial capital, although His Majesty Marshi appreciates you very much, and although you are angry at Hilo's usurpation of the throne, to be honest, the kindness that His Majesty Marshi has given you is far from reaching the point where you can repay you with death. You may be very grateful for his appreciation and favor for you. But it is far from reaching the point where you can use your life to be loyal to him.

Moreover, I also know that before the coup, Hilo was actually very good to you. He was also very friendly to you and treated you as a friend.

Although he had calculated you several times during the coup. But... Actually, according to my estimate, if Kaman and Rodou had no death, then in the palace, you were locked up for a while, maybe... you would be relieved. Then, maybe Shilo gave you a step and you would take the opportunity.

Maybe you will not be loyal to Hilo in a short period of time... But if you are not loyal to you, but just let you cooperate with him, then maybe you will not be so resistant.

Maybe after a while, you will become an excellent magician under Hilo's rule.

I mean... In fact, in the final analysis, you and Hilo don't have that kind of death revenge that is different from Dai Tian.

You may despise him for usurping the throne, or you may hate him because he forced His Majesty Mahjong to death, or you may be a little annoyed because he had plotted against you during the throne. But after all, he did not kill your parents, rob your wife, or your property, and he always appreciated you very much. These grudges can actually be resolved slowly."

Chen Daolin thought about it carefully for a while and actually nodded slowly.

This is the first time he has revealed his thoughts in front of people so far: "What you said...may make sense. But... there is no 'if' in this world."

"Even if it's just an assumption, you'd be willing to admit it." Captain Liszt shook his head: "It's a pity that something happened at that time... The death of Kaman and Rod's puppy completely cut off the possibility of reconciliation between you and Hilo!"

Chen Daolin didn't speak.

"Carman and Rodou, from the perspective of Identity Mountain, seemed not very prominent in that great upheaval. In terms of identity and status, they were just descendants of famous families and rising stars, and they were far from important in that great turmoil. But it was of great significance to you, Darling Chen - they are your friends. Or you regarded as your friends."

When the old man said this, his turbid old eyes showed a bright light and stared at Chen Daolin: "...In the imperial capital, everyone says that you, Daling, is a genius. Whether in the field of magic or business, you have shown amazing talents and talents. I even heard that you, Wen Tao, have extraordinary insights - but, my old man saw through you, Daling Chen, and eliminate the halos on you, those lights, in your bones, your temperament, is actually just an ordinary person."

"On average person?" Chen Daolin smiled bitterly.

"Yes, it's just an ordinary person."

The old man seemed to be ruthless: "Although the people you make friends with are either rich or noble, and even the emperors and princes of the empire, and the nobles of the empire are friends with you, in your heart, you are actually an ordinary person, and you have never been enlightened as a superior or a powerful person. Don't look at how you talk about politics, current situation, and national affairs with others. But in fact, you are still a 'little person' and a grassroots' in your heart."

"So?" Chen Daolin frowned.

"The world of ordinary people can only distinguish right from wrong, black and white. It is either right or wrong. It is either black or white, and the grudges are clear! But only the true superiors will pay attention to pros and cons and weigh the pros and cons. Even if they kill their father and enemies, they can cooperate with each other at the necessary moment, and even relatives and friends can temporarily abandon them when needed! However, you don't have all these....

Even now, you may have experienced a lot, and your heart has become harder than before. You are colder than before, and you have become cunning than before... But the things in your bones have not changed, at least... it will be difficult for you to change for a long time.

In fact, you are a person with too much principle."

Chen Daolin was speechless.

"Because you are a small person, you are an ordinary person. So you will simply divide the people around you into two categories: good people and bad people. Kaman and Roh Puppy are the good people you think are also the friends you think are your own. And Shiloh, if he kills your friend, then you will determine that he is a bad person. In any case, your moral sense and emotion cannot tolerate you obey Shiloh and obey Shiloh. So, others, I. Even the Duke of Messiah can do it.

You may be able to reconcile with Hilo at a certain time and under certain conditions in the future, but you cannot! Because you are a small person at heart. You are an ordinary person, you cannot have any attitude of being indifferent to grudges, and you cannot be willing to reconcile with your enemies like a real politician. You will think that if you don’t get revenge, you will be sorry for your own moral values, your dead friends, and your conscience."

Hearing this, Chen Daolin couldn't help but even sweated!

He even had to admit that so far, among all the people he knew in the Roland world, the old man from the Liszt family in front of him was the one who could see the most accurately and thoroughly!

He almost completely saw through his temperament!

Even when facing someone as smart as Du Weiwei or as strong as Lu Gao, Chen Daolin has never felt like he was completely seen through!

The old man in front of him, the patriarch of the Liszt family, may not be the smartest of the people he knows.

However, his experience, his age, the wisdom he has accumulated throughout his life, and his vision of looking at people, have really figured out himself thoroughly!

"If you are really just an ordinary person, it's nothing." The patriarch Liszt shook his head and sighed slowly: "A real little person, an ordinary person, dares to be enemies with the emperor of a country, then he will be killed by death and will be easily pinned to death. But you are a strange person, an alien. You have the temperament of a little person, hold the principles of ordinary people, but you have the ability that is far beyond ordinary people.

Shilo can't kill you at once, and he wants to subdue you but can't - a guy who is obviously just a small person's mentality has the ability to influence the overall situation, which is the biggest trouble."

Is it troublesome?

Chen Daolin sneered in his heart.

It turns out that for these top Roland bosses, I am just a "trouble" existence?

He squinted his eyes and looked at the patriarch Liszt with a smile: "Old sir, you have said so much, but you have spent a lot of energy to study me, but... what does this issue have to do with whether I marry your daughter?"

"Of course it's related! It's a big deal!"

The old man suddenly jumped and said, "You will never be able to reconcile with Hilo in a long time in the future! And in my opinion, there will never be any problems with Hilo's throne in a long time in the future. In other words, you... are destined to be an enemy of this supreme country! If you want to do such a dangerous thing, you will fight slowly by yourself. In what year and year? Maybe one day, you will be destroyed by Hilo."

"Then do you want me to marry your daughter?" Chen Daolin said lightly with his hands behind his back: "You should ask Lodell to leave me quickly, the farther away from me, the better."

"I think." Old Man Liszt muttered hatefully, and then he sighed: "My daughter has grown up, and I am old. I can't find someone to tie her home like she did when she was a child. Even if I do this, she will find an opportunity to run out to find you in a few days. I can't guard against my daughter day and night like a thief. Besides... maybe I'll live a few years. At that time, as soon as I close my eyes, she will immediately bring the whole family into your arms. Even if I buried it in the soil, I will die with my eyes."

Having said this, the Liszt tribe breathed a long sigh before looking at Chen Daolin.

This time, the old man's tone became serious:

"Don't think that I came to see you this time, just to force a marriage. If you really want to fight against Hilo to the end, then you need the strength of my Liszt family. My Liszt family's business is spread all over the country, and even in the current situation, Hilo dare not openly attack my Liszt family. Although I was forced to escape from the imperial capital and escape from Hilo's control, he did not dare to directly declare my Liszt family rebellion. Although in the imperial capital, some of my family's businesses were suppressed by Hilo. But he dared not touch my family's business all over the country! Because this touch will break the rules and the rules of the game. So... If you want to do big things, then marry my daughter. Combining with my Liszt family thoroughly is the most labor-saving shortcut."

"Is it a political marriage?" Chen Daolin smiled bitterly.

"Or what do you think it is? Are they the love stories circulated by those noble ladies in the boudoir? A talented man and beautiful woman fell in love at first sight, and finally "qingen" finally got married? Hum...those are childish things!"

Chen Daolin hesitated for a moment, considered his words, and said carefully: "Mr. Clan Chief, Miss Lodell, has excellent character and talent. It is also a great honor to be favored by her..."

The old man's face changed and he rolled his eyes: "Just say 'but'!"

Chen Daolin smiled bitterly: "But... the matter between men and women always needs to have an emotional foundation..."

"You're a ghost!!"

The old man suddenly became angry!

He jumped up suddenly and slapped Chen Daolin on the forehead. With Chen Daolin's ability, it would be easy to avoid his slap, but seeing the little old man in front of him furiously, Chen Daolin finally had no nerve to dodge. He let the other party slap him on the forehead.

"Fellowship? When talking about marriage, you have to talk about feelings! You are the idea of ​​a little person who can't be changed even if you die!" The patriarch Liszt pointed at Chen Daolin, his face full of anger and shouted: "Do you know that your status is extraordinary now! You have your own territory, tens of thousands of tribes, and you are full of magical geniuses. Looking at the entire empire, you are already quite famous! People like you, when talking about marriage, actually regard feelings as the first condition! Idiot! Insane things!"

"What should I talk about when I get married without talking about feelings? Should I talk about money?" Chen Daolin frowned.

"Of course! You can talk about money, interests, power, and how much benefits this marriage can bring to you! These are the first priority! Of course, if the marriage partner is satisfied with the first condition and the appearance and temperament are in line with your appetite, it is naturally good. But only feelings should not be regarded as the primary condition by people like you!"

The old man's eyes showed deep disappointment.

He looked at Chen Daolin, shook his head and said, "Forget it, forgot."

He let out a sigh and smiled bitterly: "Darlingchen, let me tell you, I came here to see you halfway and asked if you would marry my daughter, just to see what kind of personality you are now!

Of course I know that you don’t have that kind of feelings for my daughter! But if you just agreed to me and marry Lodell, I would feel that you have finally changed the naive and childish ideas of those little people, and that you can really be created! If you can change the stubborn and naive views before, I think with your current foundation and the help of my Liszt family, even if you can’t beat Hilo in the future, you will at least have the ability to protect yourself.

Only when you have the mind of a true superior can you break out into a world and occupy a place in this empire!

But now, at this moment, you are still saying such childish words... Then I understand. With your temperament, how can I feel at ease to hand over all my daughter and the Liszt family to you?"

Chen Daolin was also a little annoyed: "Do you think I can get the benefits when I see the benefits. If I can marry your daughter, I will only be relieved if I rush forward and marry her? Why are you a father?"

"If I were an ordinary father, then I would naturally object to this! But I am the patriarch of the Liszt family! Then if you can do what you said, I will cheer loudly and be happy for you!"

The old man said this and waved his hand: "Okay, that's all I said today. I already understand what you are thinking now. Since that's the case..."

He hesitated for a moment, stared at Chen Daolin and looked at him: "I'll give you another last chance! One month!"

He raised a finger: "A month, go back and think slowly. If you figure it out, you can change your mind. Within a month, I can still marry my daughter to you! But if you can't figure it out and you still change your damn mentality, then you are destined to be rotten! Even if I try to make my daughter hate him, I will take Lodell home. Even if I lock her up for three or five years, I will never let her run to you again!

With your mentality, a small person's mentality, if you want to be an enemy of a king of a country, you will definitely lose in the future! I don't want to accompany my daughter and family to attend the funeral."

After saying that, the old man turned his head and left, returned to the carriage, slapped the carriage hard, and shouted loudly: "Let's go! Go quickly! Stay here for a while, and I get more angry!"

Seeing the patriarch of the Liszt family leaving in anger, the carriage gradually ran away, Chen Daolin sighed deeply.

"So I... haven't changed yet, is it still the mentality of the loser?"

Chen Daolin smiled bitterly and said to himself.

But even Chen Daolin himself had to admit that this old man from the Liszt family really saw through himself!
To be continued...