Zi Yan was also looking at the situation in bewilderment. Her three views were shattered and she was dumbfounded.
She knew how Lu Chen rose to prominence, and she also understood the attack of Sheng'en Dan, but Zi Yan could never have imagined that the people loved Lu Chen so much.
In Zi Yan's value system, anyone who is worshipped like a god by the people must be a person of noble character.
If you say that Lu Chen is smart, Lu Chen is clever, and Lu Chen has a kind heart, Zi Yan will definitely not say anything.
But if you say that this guy has a noble character, that's a bit of a joke. Why don't you ask him if he admits it?
Ever since her first contact with Lu Chen, Zi Yan knew very well that the man in front of her was a despicable and shameless person.
Look at his cruel methods. Why don't you ask those businessmen, scholars, and people in the underworld what they think of Lu Chen and see if you can find any good words about him in their evaluation?
This was also what shocked Zi Yan the most, because Zi Yan instinctively believed that businessmen, scholars, and people in the martial arts world were the entire Da Qi, and their perception of Lu Chen was the same as Da Qi's perception of Lu Chen.
But now, looking at the people kneeling on the ground, thanking Lu Chen from the bottom of their hearts and willingly bumping their foreheads until they were red and swollen, Zi Yan suddenly realized that those who could represent Da Qi were not the high-ranking officials, nor those ruffians who would kill people at the slightest disagreement, nor those scholars who could only play with pens.
The ones who can truly represent Da Qi are these ordinary people kneeling on the ground, the skinny old man, the man in tattered clothes, the disheveled woman, and the crying child.
It was they who formed Da Qi, and it was they who gave Da Qi flesh and blood. Their understanding of Lu Chen was Da Qi's understanding of Lu Chen.
Zi Yan suddenly remembered that she was once one of these people. She was also the hungry little girl with a mother who could barely maintain her dignity and a taciturn father.
Since when did I break away from this group? Since when did I take it for granted that everyone in Da Qi should follow the way of the superiors?
What qualifications do I have to think like this? What qualifications do I have to stand high and look down on these people with a sense of superiority?
Scholars, martial artists, businessmen, foreigners, and even some officials all despised Lu Chen's actions, but if you think about it carefully, what qualifications do they have to despise Lu Chen?
Compared with Lu Chen, what have they done for this country?
Yes, some of Lu Chen's methods are indeed not presentable, and can even be said to be insidious, but what's the problem? He is not using those methods to deal with ordinary people.
If you think about it carefully, everything Lu Chen did after he was born has only benefited the people and not harmed them.
Compared with those people who are obsessed with power and profit, Lu Chen is indeed more noble. At least after he has power, he really does things for the people.
Thinking of this, Zi Yan felt that Lu Chen's image in front of her suddenly became taller. She didn't dare to look directly at Lu Chen, because looking at the scene in front of her, she always felt ashamed.
"Miss Zi Yan? Miss Zi Yan! What are you thinking about?"
Lu Chen's voice woke Zi Yan up. She quickly adjusted her mindset and said, "The kindness that the Imperial Master has shown to the people of Da Qi is enough to make your body holy."
"Hehehe, don't say such things carelessly. The profession of saint has been banned for many years." Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "Don't kneel down, come on, come on, everyone present, this national teacher is in a good mood today, come with me to dinner!"
As he spoke, Lu Chen looked at the man who had just knelt before him and said, "Which is the best restaurant in Yangzhou? You lead the way and spread the word. I'm going to have a three-day buffet there. Anyone who thinks I'm a good person can come and eat. I, Lu Chen, will pay for all your expenses within three days!"
Looking at Lu Chen who was being taken advantage of, and then looking at the cheering crowd, Zi Yan suddenly felt that she was really crazy. Why did she feel that Lu Chen's image had become so great and glorious?
"Master, the best restaurant here only serves the rich and powerful. I'm afraid the buffet..." the man in front of him said with embarrassment.
"Haha, only receiving the rich and powerful? That's because I haven't arrived yet. Now that I'm here, I have to change this rule. I told him to set up a buffet, and he insisted on setting up a buffet. If he dares to disobey, I'll break his legs!"
"The Imperial Master is mighty!"
I don’t know who shouted this, but the sound of “The national teacher is mighty” could be heard everywhere.
Zi Yan was completely panicked. This sudden change disrupted all her plans.
The reason why she asked Lu Chen to come to Yangzhou City today was to kidnap him.
Originally, Lu Chen went out with more than 20 guards, which made the mission much more difficult. Now he was followed by such a group of people. Zi Yan's brain exploded at the thought.
It would be a pipe dream to want to get Lu Chen away when being watched and surrounded by so many people.
Thinking of this, Zi Yan hurriedly said, "Master, it would cost a lot of money to set up a three-day banquet in the most expensive restaurant."
"Spending a lot of silver? It's a good thing to spend it, and it's the right thing to spend! If it's not a lot of silver, I won't be happy." Lu Chen said with an expression that said, "Don't mention money to me." "Is one hundred thousand taels enough? If not, then two hundred thousand taels. Don't save money for me. Money is bullshit to me now!"
Lu Chen made tens of millions of dollars from his operations in Yangzhou this time, so it’s no big deal to spend some money to treat people to a meal now.
Not to mention a three-day banquet, he wouldn't mind even if it lasted for a month.
In fact, the cash earned is secondary. The key is that he has acquired a lot of valuable industries, and the central bank has begun to take shape.
When Lu Chen thought about being able to print money in the future, and after opening up access to neighboring countries, turning the printed money into international currency and experiencing the feeling of collecting taxes on his own, he felt a little elated.
Such a happy thing, of course we should all enjoy it together.
Zi Yan opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
It was the first time she discovered that rich people were so hateful and annoying!
The key point is that you made money, but I didn’t see you give me much. Are you planning to get it for free?
Zi Yan could only helplessly make a secret gesture towards a corner, which meant that the plan had changed and the action had to be abandoned for the time being!
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