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He recalled his time at Pearl Manor, where he indulged in lavish feasts and fine wines with Wei Zhuangzhu, while Ama risked her life diving into the sea to collect pearls. He remembered the Barbarians in Fortune Land, who suffered under enslavement, receiving lashes for any act of disobedience. He believed these were injustices, immoral acts: "Your Highness, I do not understand why you have become this way."
He knew that deep down, people possessed an innate sense of justice; right and wrong resided within the hearts of individuals. Xu Lie nodded slightly, seemingly in agreement with Chen Tao's words: "What you say is not entirely wrong."
Exploiting the local Barbarians served the interests of the majority. For me and Da Qian, it was justice. For the Barbarians, it was undoubtedly injustice. If one were to speak of absolute justice, then that would be devoid of conscience.
"I am glad, Chen Tao, that you still retain your sense of morality." Chen Tao's eyes brightened, thinking he had persuaded Xu Lie, his expression filled with fervor. But in the next moment, Xu Lie interrupted him: "But what does that matter?"
In Fortune Land, which yields three harvests a year, before we in Da Qian could thrive there, we had no choice but to drive the Barbarians to cultivate it. Once this land is fully developed, it will be sufficient to feed all of Da Qian and ensure that every citizen has enough to eat. The suffering endured by the local Barbarians pales in comparison to that of the people of Da Qian.
I am neither their Tribal Chief nor a revered ancestral deity worshipped by the Barbarian Totem. As long as I can ensure that the citizens of Da Qian are well-fed, I will be content. There is no extra energy or concern left to spare for how the Barbarians live.
I would rather bear the unjust reputation than see my descendants suffer! Xu Lie's words rang out with conviction, exuding an extraordinary spirit and sense of justice. In truth, he was merely echoing Professor Ai's famous saying from before; after all, Xu Lie held a great admiration for those sentiments.
Chen Tao and the audience were unaware that they were being dismissed as foolish; Chen Tao could hardly muster any weak arguments to counter this. Morality? Justice? What do those concepts mean to the citizens of Da Qian who have yet to fill their stomachs?
Meanwhile, waves of Danmaku poured in from the audience.
"How true it is! One person bears the burden, and generations enjoy the blessings! This is the spirit of a king!"
"I’m totally in love with the character of the Second Prince!"
"What was the name of that other drama this actor was in? I’ve seen quite a few people talking about it, and I’m a bit interested."
Unlike Chen Tao, who harbors lofty ideals, the audience is more realistic, fully aware that reality does not speak of dreams but of interests.
The viewers from Dimension Outside have all studied history and know that the earlier one ventures forth, the sooner one reaps benefits.
They genuinely resonate with Xu Lie's perspective, and the barrage of comments flooding in completely obscures Xu Lie's view.
Only after making some adjustments can Xu Lie see Chen Tao clearly again: having a conscience is one thing.
"I suggest you reserve your conscience for the land that gives you life and sustenance, not for outsiders."
This sharp remark pierced through Chen Tao's heart like an invisible dagger!
What seemed like just a single sentence made Chen Tao feel as if a knife had been plunged into his chest. Instinctively, he raised his palm to cover his heart.
Could it be that, without realizing it, he had already positioned himself against the common people?
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