"The people of Daxia like to stick together for warmth because they don't have powerful weapons. The people of Meiruka, on the other hand, mostly legally own guns. In this apocalypse, they haven't given up the fight either, but they are fighting for themselves and for their families. The Daxia's model of sticking together for warmth will eventually produce a ruling class, and it's unknown for whom the lower classes will ultimately fight."
Upon hearing this, Lin Lele nodded thoughtfully.
"Vice Minister Niu, forgive my bluntness, but your argument is utterly sophistry! Humans are inherently social animals; solidarity and mutual assistance are instincts ingrained in our genes. Regardless of country or cultural background, people seek belonging and recognition—it's human nature. Individual strength is ultimately limited; only by uniting can we survive in this cruel world. If everyone were selfish and acted alone, how could humanity have come this far?" Zhao Feng retorted emphatically.
Lin Lele looked at Zhao Feng and nodded thoughtfully again.
Undeterred, Nisker continued, "I didn't mean..."
"Alright," Chen Yu interrupted the two at the right moment.
"Old Niu, I understand your point to some extent, and Xiao Zhao's analysis has its merits, but we cannot be blinded by a single leaf and ignore the more complex reality." Chen Yu's calm voice echoed in the command room. His gaze was deep, as if he could see through the screen and into the land that was being gradually conquered by the Tianyu Base.
"The people of Merika, their culture, history, and values are completely different from our Great Xia. They only trust themselves, and when the extreme cold and apocalypse arrive, they only care about sweeping the snow in front of their own door. This is an advantage, after all, in this era of broken order, easily trusting others often only brings disaster. But at the same time, this is also their disadvantage, because they lack the deep collective consciousness and the strength to face difficulties together that our Great Xia people have."
After a pause, Chen Yu continued, "Of course, Xiao Zhao's argument isn't entirely accurate. Sometimes, blindly following others can cause people to lose their ability to think and judge independently. If exploited by an ambitious person, it won't improve the current environment; instead, it could bring even greater disaster, just like the Fire Seed Base in the past. The self-centeredness of the Merika people, while making them seem isolated in the apocalypse, also makes them more resilient in the face of adversity because they can only rely on themselves. This independence and self-motivation are also things we need in certain situations."
Lin Lele thought of what she had seen and heard at the Fire Seed Base and felt a deep sense of sympathy, nodding repeatedly in agreement.
Chen Yu glanced at Lin Lele and said to everyone, "See? This is the kind of person I was talking about who 'lacks independent thinking and judgment.' They are easily swayed by other people's opinions and have no opinions or opinions of their own."
Lin Lele was stunned; she had actually been used as a negative example!
As the commander of the "International Militia Corps for Cold Relief and Disaster Relief" and the "second-in-command" of Tianyu Base, doesn't he have any pride?
She stomped her foot, glared fiercely at Chen Yu, and then sat down to sulk.
Chen Yu ignored Lin Lele, glanced at everyone, and continued, "Whether it's unity or refined self-interest, only with a qualified leader can these qualities be transformed into a force for social progress. What has enabled our Tianyu Base to get to where it is today?"
"It is thanks to Mr. Chen's wise leadership," Niu Ke immediately expressed his opinion.
“That’s right. Without Mr. Chen, there would be no Tianyu Base, and we would have no hope of defeating the natural disaster,” Zhao Feng said.
"Mr. Chen stepped forward when our human civilization was on the verge of collapse, turned the tide, and led us to a new life," another member of the management team quickly echoed.
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