C1089 The End of an Age (1/2)
Fan Lian's voice lightly resounded within the hall. No one dared to disrespect this old man who did not have any official status, not only because he was Xiao Letian's father-in-law, but also because he controlled the financial life veins of the entire Ryukyu.
”When people get old, they sometimes don't have any scruples when they speak. Whether you like hearing it or not will be forgiven! ”One of the reasons why I don't want this title is because it is useless to me!”
”Yes, I'm already old, I don't have many years left to live. I don't have a son, only a daughter, and she's better off than me. I believe that Young Master will treat her well. What's the use of saying that I want a title?” ”Will it be passed to my grandson in the future?!”
”Since it's useless to me, why should I care?”
”The second point is that I want to use my retreat to warn everyone here!” Fan Lian's voice suddenly became stern.
”People's hearts are prone to change, but they are not. This is a law that the Old Ancestor understood after thousands of years! Why did the Prime Minister want the Chinese Statute Book, why did he want the Six Jue and Eighteen? ”Their goal is to earn meritorious service. They want to give the Chinese people a life of hard work and know what to do in order to live a good life. Aristocrats are the lofty goals that people pursue in their hearts!”
”With this goal in mind, people will not become confused, and not only will they think about money and women, there will not be any more rebellions like what Yang Zhi did! There are a lot of people like that. They think that they have contributed a lot and are hoping to get a lot of rewards. As long as they don't meet his expectations, betrayal is inevitable! ”
”Now that the Chinese Statute Book has set a rule for everyone, and also gave the noble title to everyone for their contribution, everyone here is full of joy. This old man is happy for all of you, but …”
”However, since ancient times, there has always been a benefit and a disadvantage. Today's happiness may change in half a year. Do you know what I mean? ”
The hall was dead silent, the sound of a pin dropping could probably be heard. The smart ones already knew what the old shopkeeper was going to say, and all of them fell into deep thought.
”Perhaps in half a year, your happiness will change and some people will have a competitive spirit. You will wonder why I am a baron and why he a viscount.”
”Why am I a third-rate person with the same title? Is my credit not as good as his? ”
”Hehe …” ”This is not a joke, nor am I trying to scare you. This is the human heart. As long as you still have the intention to compete in your heart, such thoughts cannot be avoided!”
”Don't deny it, because you are not a saint nor are you a god! Today, the Prime Minister has conferred me the title of Duke, and it can really be said that I am a noble and distinguished official.
No one said anything, Fan Lian nodded his head, ”Since no one objects, then this means that I, Fan Lian, have the qualifications to be a duke … ”I have the right but I don't want to. I gave up the position of duke because I wanted to make everyone present remember it!”
”There was once such a foolish old man who was bestowed the title of Duke, and he actually didn't want it!” With this foolish old man as an example, you can use your heart of competition on me as you wish! When all of you find it hard to accept it, and think of that foolish old Fan Lian, perhaps your hearts will be much more at ease! ”
Fan Lian's tears suddenly rolled down his face. ”If you think about me again, and think about the martyrs that died in front of the Chinese Statute Book, then what can you even compare me to? What are you being unfair about? At the very least, we are still alive, so what about them? ”
Everyone's heart felt like a heavy rock had been placed on top of them, and their mouths were full of bitterness.
The Four Heavenly Kings under Xiao Letian was the first to walk to the front of the old shopkeeper. First, they saluted and then bowed 90 degrees.