Chapter 216: Guidance and Planning for the Future

Emperor Daqi said this with gritted teeth.

After saying this, he refused to stay here for a moment and turned and left.

It was obvious that he was very angry and was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and would want to touch Gu Dan.

Even if you win, you don’t have to spend a penny, and you can still win Dayue.

But if they lose, Daqi will also be the price, and the royal family is doomed to be massacred.

The advantages and disadvantages are quite obvious.

In comparison, it is safest to tighten the belt and make the people suffer a little more.

After all, it is good to have a good month, but even if you don’t, you can still enjoy wealth and glory!

Why gamble your life?

Those in high positions naturally have their own concerns.

The remaining seven masters looked extremely oppressive, and they were obviously very angry at Gu Dan's greed.

Long before Gu Dan came, they had already prepared compensation far beyond others' imagination, just to establish a good relationship. They not only hoped to resolve previous grievances, but also hoped to establish a good relationship with Gu Dan.

Even if the other party's strength is true, they should at least say a few words to him in a nice tone for the sake of those things, right? They don't ask for his careful guidance, as long as they can maintain the relationship, they have achieved their goal.

But Gu Dan never gave them this opportunity.

The compensation that I prepared with great effort and thought was said to be not enough without even a closer look!

This greed was so infuriating that one could not wait to skin Da Qi alive and tear his bones apart! However, facing the resentful gazes of the seven masters, Gu Dan was completely unmoved.

I looked around casually and saw a big tree that was still crisp and lush in winter. It was so big that several people could hug it. There was also a pavilion next to the tree, which should be a place for a short cool in the summer.

"Let's go over and sit down."

Gu Dan greeted Xun Ke and spoke without any politeness at all.

This attitude of not caring about others made several masters breathe heavier.

How could a martial arts master have ever been treated with such contempt?

The greatest disrespect is not speaking bad words, but completely ignoring!

Several masters looked at each other, but out of consideration for face or because they didn't want to be offended, no one followed.

Instead, it was Dayue's messenger who looked left and right, then carefully followed behind Gu Dan and the other man and moved closer.

His position was clear as day, and he supported Gu Dan unconditionally. Unfortunately, he had no room to speak here, and the value of his reference opinion had been exhausted. If he didn't leave, he would not be able to withstand the pressure inadvertently revealed by several masters in their anger.

"Mr. Gu"

Walking to the pavilion, Xun Ke whispered, "That's already a very generous offer, right? So many things, 60% of the Daqi treasury!"

The Dayue envoy who had just come over was also a little curious as to why Gu Dan did not agree, but he knew very well that the reason why Da Qi had to give in and even pay compensation was because of the person in front of him.

Other people’s opinions were totally insignificant to Daqi, and it was not his turn to speak nonsense, but he just couldn’t help but listen attentively.

"Sixty percent of the national treasury, it is indeed very wealthy."

Facing Xun Ke, Gu Dan lost his tough attitude. He was happy to help Xun Ke solve his doubts, "But think about it carefully, what are we doing here?"

What are you doing here? Xun Ke was startled.

Is there any need to think about this? Of course, we need to stop the war!

The next step is to rebuild the land within Dayue, and construction requires resources, which cannot come out of thin air. Daqi’s compensation should be in line with his intention.

Judging from Daqi's attitude, both of these were accomplished very well, even better than Xun Ke expected.

Xun Ke couldn't think of anything for a moment, so he could only shake his head and said, "I don't understand."

"The pattern should be bigger. Either don't do it, or do it well."

Gu Dan looked at Xun Ke. This little guy was still too young to understand the truth. "Of course those supplies are good.

But, we are not here to beg for food, and the Mohists are not here to beg for food either."

It was as if a bolt of lightning suddenly fell from those words and entered Xun Ke's mind.

All of a sudden he understood, as if awakened from a dream. He was trembling with excitement, as if countless tingling electric currents were passing through his body. The fog that had covered his eyes was dissipated, revealing a bright future that had been buried for so long.

Xun Ke's eyes sparkled with a brilliant and dazzling light. At that moment he understood everything and was so excited that he couldn't control himself.

Moqiu’s best friend, Moqiu’s best friend!

Mr. Gu used these four words to explain his identity, which actually gave Daqi the answer! But the people of Daqi didn't understand it at all. They didn't believe in the morality of Mohism from the bottom of their hearts.

From the beginning to the end, what they admired was not the morality of the Mohist School, but the strength of Mr. Gu!

Therefore, the answer sheet given to Mr. Gu was fundamentally wrong, which is why what Mr. Gu said was not enough!!!

It’s not because the materials are not abundant enough, it’s not because Emperor Daqi’s attitude is not humble enough, and it’s not because the previous hatred has not been resolved.

Mr. Gu did not come for revenge. He had put aside his hatred after killing the five masters. After that, what pushed him to do was no longer to vent his anger for Master Mo, but for Master Mo's philosophy! That was the career that Master Mo pursued all his life, the morality of the world! There is more than one big moon in the world? From the beginning to the end, Master Mo did not care about honor, disgrace, hardship, and fatigue, and was only for the people.

He was born in Dayue, so he worked for the people in Dayue.

What if I was born in Daqi? What if I was born in Dayong? What if I was born in Daqing, Dayue, or any other country? Wouldn't I just do it?

No, I will do it anyway.

The reason why he has been busy in Dayue is that there are too many things in Dayue that he needs to rush around for. If one thing is not finished yet, he will naturally have no time to take care of other things.

And now, Mr. Gu wants to spread Master Mo's morality and no longer be limited to Dayue.

It is the real world that can be touched! It is too small, too small! His heart is still in the big moon, and he has not changed.

The real Dayue has already died. The Dayue they are talking about now is the people who lived on the land of the former Dayue.

There are people in the land of Dayue, but there are no people in the land of Dayu?

How can this be true!

How can one be confined to one place when one has a world of great harmony in one’s heart? The fog that had been shrouding the mountain in one’s heart finally dissipated, and an extremely bright and broad road seemed to appear before one’s eyes, which was different from that mountain, but equally vast and profound.

He will have the opportunity to stand on the shoulders of his predecessors, on the lofty and majestic mountains that we admire, and continue to carry on! Xun Ke's mind suddenly opened up and he had a direction.

The whole person glowed with a completely different aura, as if he was reborn in an instant, his spirit and energy were completely different.

In this era, sectarianism is indeed too serious.

From one individual or one family to an entire village or country, every aspect is restricted.

Few people can break free from the cage and open their eyes to see the world.

Even if there are people who can see it occasionally, they are trapped by reality and can only struggle in one place or one country.

And now with Mr. Gu's help, how could he keep his eyes on one place? What a good opportunity was wasted! Xun Ke woke up as if from a dream, came to Gu Dan, and kowtowed.

"I will never forget Mr. Gu's kindness in guiding me!"

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The boy's voice was high-spirited, full of hope and confidence.

What has passed is past, and what we need to plan for now is the future!

Gu Dan accepted the gift calmly and said, "You can figure it out so quickly, you are already very talented. If I can do what you want, my reputation may not be lower than your master. But this road is also very difficult. I will not continue to help you. How far you can achieve is up to you."

The fact that Mohist doctrines can be spread across borders does not mean that they are suitable for every country.

In fact, even Gu Dan is pessimistic about it.

What's more, there is the danger of the immortals coming to the world. It would be fine for him to be shameless and claim to be invincible among the masters. But if he really regards himself as the best in the world, he may soon face enemies from the sky.

The advantages and disadvantages of personal power are extremely obvious. If you are the strongest, then you have the final say, but if you are not, you must abide by other people's rules.

Gu Dan now has no intention of challenging the rules that have been set by the immortal world for so long.

After this matter is settled, it is time to walk away. It is impossible for me to continue to show up in public and show off my virtue in front of others.

What I am doing now is, firstly, because I cannot bear the sufferings I see in the mundane world; secondly, it is also to try my best not to turn into nothingness for my close friends.

But what the mortal world will eventually become does not depend on him, but on the attitude of the immortals towards the mortal world, and also on the group of people who hold power in the mortal world.

He has already left the seeds and even watered and fertilized them. We can only wait and see what kind of fruit they will eventually bear.

This is what he left behind after his trip to the mortal world.

The Dayue envoy looked at the two of them in confusion, not understanding what they were talking about or why they suddenly wanted to perform such a great ceremony.

But of course it was not his turn to speak here, he just had to be a listener.

Time passes slowly.

As the sun gradually set, several palace maids came over with food boxes. The one leading them came over and said carefully, "The emperor said that you need to wait a little longer. The Ministry of Revenue needs time to calculate carefully."

"good."

Gu Dan nodded, placed the lunch box and other items on the stone table in front of him, and checked them after the palace maid left.

Well, it's not poisonous.

"Come and eat."

Gu Dan waved to the Dayue envoy.

"ah?"

The Great Moon Envoy did not expect that he could receive such an honor. He was a little surprised and said, "I...I'll go there?"

"Are you hungry? Come and eat together."

Gu Dan said casually.

The dishes are quite delicious. They are different from the food in Dayue, but they have their own unique flavor.

After finding the true direction, Xun Ke's appetite increased and he ate extra much more.

And this wait lasted for a full two hours.

The stars were already shining in the sky, but the hall was still brightly lit.

Apparently, they were still discussing how much "compensation" should be.

But Xun Ke didn't feel that the passage of time was meaningless. When he was no longer obsessed with the jaw-dropping numbers, he could finally appreciate the stars in the sky. His thoughts were free to roam freely between heaven and earth.

That is another, broader path.

When Qi Yinglong and the seven masters came back to Gu Dan, the sky was already dotted with stars.

The palace was quite quiet at night. In the lit lanterns, Qi Yinglong's eyes were already bloodshot.

He stepped forward and placed the compensation in front of Gu Dan, which had been carefully considered, and said sincerely, "This compensation is Daqi's greatest sincerity. I hope you can accept it."

His words were sincere, and contained a deep sense of exhaustion.

I think it must have taken a lot of effort.

Gu Dan reached out to take it, his eyes swept across the lines of wealth on the white paper that were enough to make anyone's heart tremble, and he turned the pages without any hesitation, one page after another.

When his eyes fell on the last page, Qi Yinglong's breathing couldn't help but stop.

Gu Dan glanced over.

The ink is gone.

Gu Dan put down the stack of papers and said calmly, "Not enough."

(End of this chapter)