Chapter 32: The Touching Story of Guo Jing and Huang Rong!
Chapter 32: The Touching Story of Guo Jing and Huang Rong!
"Li Zhiguang, you must be joking, right? You must be joking, right?!"
Huang Rong spoke in a hoarse voice.
What Li Ke said was truly astonishing and shocking.
The future Mongolia will split into two factions, eventually giving rise to the Yuan Dynasty, which will then unify the world.
Not to mention that more than 6000 million people died as a result of the entire process.
The Yuan Dynasty only lasted for 80 years before the world fell into war again until the establishment of the Ming Dynasty.
It is not surprising that three hundred years later, the Later Jin Jurchens destroyed the Ming Dynasty and seized control of the country.
After all, dynastic changes have occurred more than once or twice in history, and what truly surprised them was that the future emperor was actually overthrown.
Is it too far-fetched that there will be no emperors from now on?
At this moment, their expressions really resembled those of the professors in the movie "The Man from Earth".
Like those professors, I was drawn to the male protagonist because his stories were so outlandish and shattered my worldview.
So she began to doubt and question the male protagonist, but as the male protagonist recounted his story and presented some evidence, her emotions gradually crumbled.
"If you think this is a joke, then you can think of it as a joke, or as a pipe dream."
After all, nothing had happened yet. Temujin was still alive, the Mongols had not yet split up, and the Yuan Dynasty had not yet been established.
Even the grandfather of the founder of the Ming Dynasty probably hadn't been born yet.
Upon hearing Li Ke's words, Huang Rong and Guo Jing fell silent again.
Although it seemed incredibly absurd, their intuition told them that Li Ke wasn't lying.
Thinking about this, the two of them were unable to calm down for a long time.
What Li Ke said was truly astonishing, leaving them both bewildered and intensely curious.
"Li Ke, you said that the future will be an era in which the people are the masters of their own country, without an emperor. What kind of state is that?"
And what does "social democracy" mean?
Huang Rong blinked her big eyes, which were full of curiosity.
At the same time, Guo Jing also pricked up his ears to listen, eager to know the answer as well.
In response, Li Ke thought for a moment and said:
"Let me first talk about what it would be like without an emperor. An emperor is not necessarily required."
Just like during the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period, there was no emperor at that time, and power came from the election of clansmen, which was the abdication system.
In the new era to come, in order to prevent the emergence of emperors who wield the power of life and death and can act recklessly and corrupt the country,
Furthermore, to prevent a repeat of the Ming Dynasty, where the entire nation's resources were mobilized to support the elderly Zhu family, ultimately leading to a deficit in the national treasury, the government also took measures to ensure that the national treasury did not fall short of its budget.
In the new era to come, the imperial system was officially abolished.
Instead, power is decentralized, with multiple people jointly controlling it to prevent any single entity from becoming too powerful.
Although the highest authority still possesses immense power, this power is constrained, preventing them from acting as arbitrarily as an emperor.
Therefore, in the new era to come, it can be considered a disguised restoration of the abdication system.
Upon hearing Li Ke's explanation, especially the term "abdication system," Huang Rong immediately understood and was no longer surprised.
After all, the abdication system existed in ancient times.
It is astonishing that later generations have accomplished what could only be done in ancient times, but it is not entirely impossible.
"As for what socialism is, specifically it is..."
Li Ke gave them a general explanation of what socialism is and its basic definition.
Guo Jing and Huang Rong nodded slightly, seemingly understanding.
At this point, they roughly understood what Li Ke was saying.
However, I don't quite understand some of the technical terms, so I only have a superficial understanding.
However, in any case, the idea of socialism has successfully taken root in their hearts, giving them a conceptual understanding.
"Tell me more about this, I'm very interested in it."
Huang Rong immediately pressed for more details, but Li Ke shook his head.
"If you don't want more professional and detailed knowledge, then you have to exchange it for something."
After all, information is power. Obtaining certain information can be life-changing, and some information is invaluable.
"So what do you want?"
Huang Rong, pouting in anger, said with a smirk.
"I want the power of a finger flick and the melody of the rising tide of the blue sea!"
"That's impossible!"
Huang Rong immediately shook her head vigorously.
These were her father's two most prized skills; how could he possibly pass them on to Li Ke so easily?
Even if she asked, her father probably wouldn't agree.
Unless she threatens to run away from home again or never forgive her father, it is absolutely impossible.
However, a question arose in Huang Rong's mind, so she asked:
"Why do you want the Finger Flicking Skill and the Azure Sea Tide Melody?"
"To save China, to save all living beings!"
Li Ke spoke in a deep voice.
Meeting their surprised gazes, Li Ke said in a deep voice:
"If I didn't know the future outcome, if I didn't know how many people would die because of the Mongol invasion."
Then I will strive to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, to see what it is like to cultivate martial arts to its extreme, whether it is like being an immortal in the mortal world!
But whenever I think about the decades of Mongol conquest of China, I know that countless horrific massacres will occur.
In addition to plagues, famines, natural disasters, wars, and man-made calamities, more than 6000 million people have died on this land.
So, unable to bring myself to remain blind, unable to ignore the tragedies that would unfold over the next few decades, I stepped forward.
After a pause, Li Ke continued:
"So I wanted to do something, even if I couldn't ultimately change anything, at least I tried, I did it!"
"Senior Brother Li!"
Guo Jing stood up, deeply moved, and looked at Li Ke with excitement.
It turns out that what Li Ke had just said to him was actually meant for him as well.
Whether or not I achieve my dream in the end, at least I have tried my best and given it my all!
"you……"
Huang Rong looked at Li Ke with emotion, her eyes filled with shock.
Since running away from home in a fit of anger, she has met many different kinds of people: naive, cunning, kind, foolish, and blind...
But no one has ever been like Li Ke...
After thinking for a moment, Huang Rong realized that she couldn't find a suitable word to describe Li Ke.
Because at this moment, Li Ke seemed to be radiating golden light in her eyes, so great, so sacred and inviolable!
P.S.: Today is Tuesday, a crucial day for determining the recommended reading position. I'm begging you to keep reading, thank you.
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