"Yes! How can this lackey of the Ji family really care about the life and death of us common people!"
When someone pointed out at the meeting that the reason why Li Ran wanted to speak for Zichan's new policy was obviously to benefit the entire Ji clan. And while seeking benefits for the Ji clan, he was also seeking benefits for himself.
This underlying logic seems to be very thorough and irrefutable.
Those who opposed the New Deal finally gained the upper hand this time. Naturally, they immediately began to speak harshly towards 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 superior people. Therefore, what they believe in is also very simple.
That is to say, since you, Li Ran, are relying on Jishi and seeking benefits for Jishi, 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 eccentric faces are very much like the villains in the TV series that Li Ran has watched. And their performances are not only vivid, they 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 and try his best to 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 was seen pretending to be confused again, and his eyes were looking around in surprise.
"Although Li is the head of the Ji family, he is not only loyal to the family, but has achieved great loyalty!"
"A little loyal man, he will do his best for the whole 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. Benefiting the people and oneself is a part of loyalty! Therefore, if you do good deeds, how can you abandon them 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 actually the 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 on behalf of the Ji family, and it is also true that the Ji family is self-serving as merchants. But the most important thing is, 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 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 say something off-topic, and at this time, Li Ran, although he agreed to his "selfishness" very steadfastly, but after all, this could not be regarded as a reasonable reason to block such a heavy talk.
"The Point Guard Is Here"
Yes, you are a member of the Ji family, so it is correct for you to speak for the Ji family.
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, I have exhausted all my efforts and all my money! The risks here are all borne by me, Shishi. And I, Shishi, borrowed them.
The money provided finally ensured 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 citizen, Li is still concerned about this.
You know it like the back of your hand. Do you think that all of you here, who were born and raised in Zheng, still have any doubts about this?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Ran's seeking benefits for the Ji family is indeed "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 the country and the country.
Yes, if it can be mutually beneficial, or even win the game, 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 for the Zheng State, how can I, the sacrificer, 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 this topic, he did not forget to continue to output a wave of reverse:
"Haha, looking back at all of you present here, you are also citizens of the Zheng State, 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.”
"I would like to ask you, how many practical things have you done to benefit the country and the people? If not, why are you so 'jealous of talents and talents'?"
"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?"
"Next work!"
After Li Ran finished speaking, there was a sudden silence in the assembly.
The more he talked, the more he became more and more superior, and even some later Internet trolls 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, when they sacrifice their clan, they are born to pluck their feathers.
But in this process, what if there is nothing to pluck out? Then what are these wealthy merchants doing?
Therefore, naturally, no one at the township school assembly dared to challenge Li Ran again.
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 what else to say, so that they could use the topic to continue to refute Li Ran's point of view.
As for those common people who had been standing on the sidelines, many of them had begun to feel that what Li Ran said was indeed very reasonable.
Ji Shi was gathering their wool, but how could they not be gathering the wool produced by Ji Shi and Zi?
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 Yu played in secret could not be brought to light after all. The New Deal for Zichan and the Ziqian Law were not something they could stop with such small means.
He turned his head to look at Si Dai beside him, only to see that his face was still expressionless, as steady as a rock.
This made Li Ran secretly amazed:
"This person is indeed a bit extraordinary."
Although, he knew that the current leader of the Si clan, Si Dai, had probably become 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.