Chapter 218: Benevolence, Righteousness, and Morality! (Please subscribe!!!)

The whole audience was silent.

The burning feeling of anger that seemed like burning blood quickly receded, and the cold and cruel reality came upon us!

After just one encounter, three of the seven masters fell, and two turned against each other!

Nothing could be more convincing than this.

The throat of the Daqi Emperor Qi Yinglong was dry, as if blocked by something. His blank eyes fell on the two masters who suddenly rebelled, and he was shaking with anger.

He was not surprised at Gu Dan's strength. It was almost impossible for him to win. Otherwise, why would he retreat again and again until he aroused the masters' hatred of the enemy?

What really surprised and even made him angry was that two masters turned against him after just one move!

"Master Tan, Master Xin"

Qi Yinglong's voice trembled, full of confusion, "I have treated you well, and have never deducted a cent from the royal tribute for decades. I do not ask you to die for me, and even if you are unwilling to help me when necessary, why do you turn against me?"

The relationship between the Grand Master and the Royal Family is usually a cooperative one.

Even if the master is unwilling to protect the royal family, the royal family will generally not be stingy with rewards.

There is no other reason. The personal power of a grandmaster is enough to cause quite a stir. If giving the grandmaster some money can calm him down, that would naturally be the best.

The masters who are willing to enjoy the royal offerings will naturally get more, and this kind of offerings will usually continue in exchange for the master's help when necessary.

Of course, this kind of help has its limits, and no one can truly command the Grandmaster unless the Grandmaster himself is willing.

But even if someone has a little bit of conscience, after being worshipped for decades, if the enemy doesn't ask for your death, there is no need to hurt your former colleagues to show your loyalty, right? For the master whose martial arts have reached the pinnacle of the world, his strength can no longer be improved, and he has no more pursuits, so most of the time, face is more important than anything else, and he only has face left to live.

This is what is commonly referred to as "the demeanor of a master."

Even if we don't say that a promise is worth a thousand gold, it's still a matter of reputation for a person and bark for a tree.

Over the years, since the Grandmaster Incident, the Grandmasters' overall reputation has been very good, and there are very few who engage in conspiracies or intrigues.

Because the purpose behind all these conspiracies is for greater benefit, but apart from becoming emperor himself, what other greater benefit can there be for the Grand Master?

Besides, not everyone wants to be emperor.

There are many strange people in history who became emperors, but after a few years they felt it was boring and abdicated to wise men and retired to the mountains.

Although the emperor is the most respected person in the world, he cannot be superior to the master. Why bother?

As for the Grand Master of National Defense, not just any Grand Master can be appointed. Usually he must be a native of the country. If not, he can be treated as a guest of honor, but he will never be used as the Grand Master of National Defense.

The seven masters of Daqi at this time are undoubtedly all native Chinese. They were all first-class people before. After being promoted to masters, their own clans can enjoy treatment close to that of the royal family. Qi Yinglong asked himself that what he gave was not inferior to any other country, and even better.

He has always been willing to give, and Daqi has also always been willing to give, which is why Daqi has become the strongest country around.

But it didn't matter that this willingness was not recognized by Gu Dan. After all, the other party was not his own, and he had offended him severely. He could understand that.

The only thing I couldn't understand was that my own master was betraying me! Two of them!

The cruel reality was before his eyes, but he still wanted to understand why his own master not only refused to help, but also bit back! The two masters Tan and Xin avoided looking at Qi Yinglong, not daring to look directly at him at this moment.

I do feel guilty about this.

In terms of treatment, Daqi gives quite a lot.

But, that's because they are masters! "We naturally have our own difficulties that we cannot express. If we take action today, we will not stay with Daqi. For the sake of our past friendship, we will not continue to take action unless it is necessary."

Master Xin avoided the question and spoke instead.

"Grandmasters also have difficulties."

Grandmaster Tan put it even more simply.

I'm afraid not many people in this world know that Dayong can help martial artists who have mastered the internal organ training and have no hope of becoming a master in this lifetime to get promoted, even if it's just a chance.

Everyone knows the power of the Grandmaster, but below the Grandmaster, how many warriors are there who are desperately trying to be promoted to the Grandmaster level but cannot?

No one cares!

The difference in one realm is a world of difference! Usually, martial artists who have no hope of becoming a grandmaster in this life either spend their days drinking or wandering around the world, seeing the world.

Unlike the state where there is no way above the Grandmaster, they clearly know that if they take one more step forward they will reach a realm that would make the Emperor look at them with awe, but they can never reach it. The inner torment and depression are beyond words.

When an opportunity is presented to them, even if the price is death and being controlled by others, how many people would refuse it? At least Master Xin and Master Tan did not refuse.

And, luckily, they succeeded.

But this success is not without price, they will always be controlled by Dayong's bone!

Even every few years, he must find time to go there again to maintain his master level.

What Dayong holds is not only their weak spot, but also the strength of the Grandmaster! Everything has its price. In front of such a handle, even the Grandmaster must bow his head and obey.

If you think on the bright side, this handle may never be used in this lifetime, after all, Daqi and Dayong have never fought.

But since Gu Dan took out Dayong's token, it means that their handle has been grasped by someone and they have no choice.

Even if they feel guilty, what can they do? The treatment of the Grandmaster comes from the Grandmaster. If they are not Grandmasters, who would look up to them? In such a world, the temptation to break through the realm is almost infinite, even if it is just ordinary!

Qi Yinglong felt cold all over, with an expression on his face that made it hard to tell whether he was crying or laughing.

He looked at the only two remaining intact Great Qi Protector Grandmasters and waved his hands feebly, "You two, there is no need to fight anymore. I, Da Qi, accept defeat."

He closed his eyes and his whole body trembled uncontrollably.

This bitter fruit is not without precedent. The Grand Master's Disaster is a constant reminder to every king of the consequences of severely offending the Grand Master.

However, the disaster of Daqi is different from the disaster of the Grandmaster. One person dominates the world, even more than the Grandmaster! He can take whatever he wants, and no one can resist! "Your Majesty!"

Blood was oozing from the corners of Xue Wenjian's mouth. He forced himself to half-raise himself from the ground despite the severe pain in his internal organs, his eyes full of confusion and pain.

A grandmaster is not even a match for the other party! It was said that the grandmaster is the pinnacle of the world? "Grandmaster Xue, we lost."

The Emperor of Daqi, Qi Yinglong, forced a smile at him, and finally looked at Gu Dan who had not said a word after the fight, "Daiqi lost, you can do whatever you want."

"Let me do whatever you want?"

Gu Dan raised his eyebrows slightly, "That sounds nice. What do you think I am? A jackal, a tiger or a leopard? A glutton who wants to devour the world and is never satisfied? You have been sitting on the throne for a long time, so you think that everyone in the world is like you?"

He asked three questions in a row and it still didn't stop.

Qi Yinglong was completely confused, not knowing how Gu Dan could ask such questions. He had clearly taken out all the money from the Daqi national treasury, and it was you who insisted on shaking your head and saying it was not enough. Now you come and lecture me?

If you win, you win. Why do you need to put on a high-sounding cloak? There are no historians here, and no one who can threaten you. There is no need to gild your greed. He has already admitted Daqi's failure.

"I asked Bai Xundao to come here and pass on a message for me. Is it so difficult to choose between the law of the jungle and the righteousness of the world? Why can't you make the wrong choice?"

Gu Dan looked carefully at the faces of several people, with strong sarcasm and mockery in his eyes. It was rare for him to express his attitude so clearly.

Most of the time, Gu Dan will hide his emotions, which is a kind of protection for himself.

Now, this emotion that has been suppressed for so long has finally broken through and is revealed to the public.

Even the Great Qi Emperor Qi Yinglong, who admitted his defeat, could not accept this. "You can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you. But why do you have to insult us with words?"

Qi Yinglong pointed to the papers piled up one on top of the other. That was the wealth of the entire country of Daqi!

"Before you came, we had already prepared an apology. We believe that our sincerity is sufficient. Not to mention turning enemies into friends, giving Dayue as compensation is more than enough, and even more than that!!"

Qi Yinglong stared at Gu Dan, "You are greedy and still feel it is not enough. Even if it is increased to 80%, it is still not enough! Now the entire Daqi treasury treasures are placed in front of you, what do you say?"

“Hahahahahaha, that’s not enough!!!”

Qi Yinglong knew that as the culprit who harmed Dayue, he had almost no chance of survival. After being scolded by Gu Dan, he simply stopped pretending and shouted angrily, "You win, you win. We are inferior to you, so you can take whatever you want. Take everything you want.

But what qualifications do you have to reprimand us? Aren't we humble enough, respectful enough, and careful enough? It was you who forced us to resist, and forced us to give up everything we have and risk our lives. Why do you still have to pretend to be so righteous and talk about "the morality of the world" to show off your unknown "benevolence"? !

Although I admit defeat, I will not tolerate your pointing fingers at me like this!"

He didn't even call himself "I". When an emperor was pushed into a corner, he looked no different from ordinary people.

When we take off the crown of status and the covering of clothes, we are nothing but mortal bodies, revealing our nakedness.

Gu Dan did not interrupt Qi Yinglong's harsh rebuke. On the contrary, he listened to every word, and the sarcasm on his face became more and more obvious, just like the villain in the story.

Only after Qi Yinglong finished speaking did Gu Dan squat down slightly and pick up a stack of papers from the ground.

That was the thing he had thrown on the ground like a worn-out shoe.

In the cold winter wind, the picked up papers rubbed against each other slightly, making a hissing sound like crying and complaining.

"He was clear and organized, had a dignified look, had a rigorous logic, and was awe-inspiring. He was indeed very confident and righteous."

Gu Dan asked: "I just don't understand why a country's treasury has become a bargaining chip for you guys?"

The paper slipped from Gudan's hands like flying snowflakes and scattered weakly on the ground. A few lines of heart-stirring handwriting appeared on it, representing the hard-earned money of the people of Daqi.

"In your opinion, the moral principles of the world are to take out the wealth gathered by the people, you take some, I keep some, and in the bargaining, the dust will be settled and bygones will be forgiven?"

Gu Dan's eyes finally turned serious. He stared at the furious Qi Yinglong and his voice became completely gloomy. "Is it or isn't it?!"

Qi Yinglong's lips moved and he was speechless for a moment.

"Is this the moral principle of the world that you have finally thought of after doing everything you can?"

Gu Dan's voice was extremely cold, "This is the biggest bandit in the world!"

It is not easy to be a moral person, but it is certainly easy to be a robber.

"What is the world? Hmm? One person? One family? One country?"

Gu Dan stood in front of them, pointing and criticizing. He was the winner and was more qualified than anyone else to point and criticize, “All over the world, all under heaven!

You people, who hold high positions, live a life of luxury, and enjoy countless wealth and splendor, have you ever thought about the real world? Have you ever looked down at those common people who are struggling to make a living and cannot even get enough food in the cold winter and heavy snow?

Your morality is as ridiculous as talking about morality with vultures waiting impatiently to devour corpses on the roadside! Holding these things, you talk about your respect, your sincerity, and your humility in front of me?

Have you ever been truly humble?!"

His eyes were as sharp as lightning. The quiet and steady Mr. Gu who had always appeared disappeared at this moment. Gu Dan finally showed his edge and said what he wanted to say.

I have wanted to tell about the suffering of the people since I first saw it.

"You guys! You guys!!!"

Gu Dan stretched out his finger, walked in front of Qi Yinglong, and tapped him hard on the head. Even the great Emperor Qi could not help but step back continuously, fearing that Gu Dan would accidentally poke a hole in his head.

"You guys are not thinking about morality at all. You just think about your own loss! Because you lost, you use your own way to judge others and use banditry to divide up the wealth from the people as your own apology!"

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Gu Dan asked quickly, "Is what I said right or wrong?!"

Qi Yinglong retreated repeatedly with a flushed face and boiling blood. He didn't know whether he was frightened or angry. He gritted his teeth and said, "Ha, how are you different from us? If you were sitting in my position, wouldn't you do the same? Why do you have to come to the loser and preach like this to show off your victory!"

"No, it's different."

Gu Dan shook his head slightly, "Humans are different from pigs and dogs. Who is taking and who is being robbed? From the beginning to the end, what you wanted me to take were all the wealth of the people. What do those things have to do with you? If I take these things, what is the difference between me and you?"

"you"

Qi Yinglong was about to refute, but when he heard what Gu Dan said, he was stunned and suspected that he had heard it wrong.

"You don't want compensation?!"

Qi Yinglong asked in disbelief.

"Yes, of course I will."

Gu Dan nodded affirmatively. He wanted it not only for himself, but also for the people in Yuzhou, Yangzhou, and even the people who were struggling after the Yuan River burst its banks.

"Ha, no matter how nicely you put it, what difference does the result make?"

Qi Yinglong sneered, no longer holding out any hope of survival, and immediately retorted: "Taking it from the people, or from whom, aren't they all Daqi's property?

Does replacing the word "common people" with a word make you feel superior to others, and you can stand on the commanding heights to point fingers, talk about morality, and talk about ethics, so that people can admire your virtues?"

"You're not right."

Gu Dan laughed, "They are both Daqi's property, but they are very different! They are taken from the people and used for the people. Are you a citizen?"

He asked.

Gu Dan turned his gaze to Xue Wen and asked, "Is he a civilian?!"

Gu Dan looked around, as if he knew everything about the world at this moment, "Those local gentry, aristocratic families, and royal nobles, are they ordinary people?!

Noble, first-class people! "

"That's a nice thing to say."

Qi Yinglong had retreated to the end, with a wall behind him. With no way to retreat, he simply stood still. "You took their things, so they will naturally double their demands from the people. It's just a matter of changing the way they do things. You call this the righteousness of the world by pouring from your left hand to your right hand? If so, it's too simple!"

"Double the demand? Pour from left hand to right hand?"

Gu Dan's eyes showed a cold murderous intent, "What's the use of you? What's the use of the emperor? What's the use of the country? What's the use of respecting the virtuous and respecting the same?!

Seeing a problem but not solving it, and then saying that it will be like this anyway, so those who don't do it, even those who should enjoy it, are no different from pigs and dogs.

They feel at ease exploiting the lower class people, and if they take a little less, they think they are a rare and honest official in a thousand years. They may be thinking, look how much so-and-so has taken, I took much less than him, so I am a good person. The world is like this, you have to take, if I don't take, someone else will take, so I take less, and if I take more, others will not take too much for your sake, and you set an example for everyone, so you deserve to be a great saint.

Right? Emperor Daqi!!!"

A loud roar from his dantian resounded throughout the entire palace.

Qi Yinglong's face turned pale. He was intimidated by Gu Dan's aura and was speechless. His face was panic-stricken as his thoughts were revealed.

They take and rob as they please, embezzle as they please, and use their fists to guarantee their own status and glory, trying hard to cover up the filth of their extravagance.

But dirty is dirty, no matter how hard you try, it will still give off a rancid smell.

The more you argue, the clearer the truth becomes; the truth is not afraid of being spoken out.

There are countless dirty things in people's hearts. What's the point of bringing them out into the sun to clarify? "It has always been like this", "If you don't do it, someone else will", "If you go left, you will go right", they are all just excuses.

An excuse to plunder and cover up one's own shame.

They were like this before Mo Qiu came.

Mo Qiu left and Gu Dan came, but they are still the same.

Didn't Gu Dan come here for nothing? !

He fought not for himself, but for Moqiu, for morality, and for the suffering people he had witnessed.

Gu Dan asked himself that he was definitely not a saint, but he couldn't stand those things.

There are some things that you can't see even if you cover your eyes.

Humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? After struggling for more than twenty years, before the immortal returned and after being promoted to Grandmaster, Gu Dan finally refused to sit down any longer.

He wanted to promise peace to the world, and he was not just promising Dayue.

Perhaps it was because he was originally a stranger and did not have the mark of any particular people.

The people of Dayue are the people, but the people of Daqi are not the people?

Of course, the people of Dayue can hate Daqi. This is natural and has an inherent justice that can never be criticized! But it must be understood that this hatred is not directed at the lowest level of people, but at those guys who use the lowest level of people to always want to rob and plunder!

Those guys are everyone's common enemy!

Regardless of country, homeland, or origin!

Unless you are the strongest one, you still have the option of maintaining your fig leaf.

Otherwise, he would be extremely stupid, like a rotten wood that cannot be carved, immersed in the beautiful dream of becoming the strongest one one day, or even putting himself in the picture, fantasizing that he is the best among people and living a life of drunkenness and dreams.

There is no doubt that Emperor Daqi is the strongest person in Daqi.

So he can say things like "pour from the left hand to the right hand" with a clear conscience without feeling disgusted.

But now, he is not.

Gu Dan is here.

He is the winner, the strongest here, he can talk about morality, tell the truth, and judge based on that!

What he said was not to make the beasts understand the words "benevolence, righteousness, morality", but to make them understand the reason why they were judged! "You are the winner, you can say whatever you want!"

The Emperor Daqi's eyes turned red, and he had lost his composure. "Talking about morality and justice from a high position is the natural right of the victor."

"ha."

Gu Dan shook his head slightly and sneered, "Yes, I am the winner. There are differences between winners. You plunderers will be afraid when you see a different winner. Because you know that even your own people will be envious after witnessing such a choice.

You are afraid that the people at the bottom of society will see the light and suddenly find themselves in darkness and trapped in the quagmire. So you rush to slander and defame them, wanting to brand them with the same stigma as you.

But after searching for a long time, I found that they were different from the inside to the outside.

What should we do then? Oh, yes, he is the winner! Look! We are also winners! So we are the same! Ha, hahahahahaha!"

Gu Dan laughed out loud, his eyes fixed firmly on Qi Yinglong, "You said so, loser?"

“.”

The Daqi Emperor Qi Yinglong stood there stiffly like a sculpture.

Finally I couldn't utter a word.

After a long time, Qi Yinglong's confused mind finally became a little clearer.

He was trembling and gritting his teeth, staring at Gu Dan with burning eyes, trying to find his flaws, "What are you going to do?!"

No matter how nice the words sound, no matter how much you claim to be benevolent, righteous, and moral, no matter how much you talk about the word morality.

Ultimately, it depends on how to do it.

Who wouldn't? Look at those high-ranking officials before they were arrested. They all looked very dignified and righteous, and they wished they could write the words "serving the country and the people" on their faces! He hoped that Gu Dan would reveal a flaw, a flaw that would allow him to bite back, so that he would not fail miserably from beginning to end.

"I will abolish Daqi's three-class citizen system! I will kill those local gentry, aristocratic families, and royal nobles who dare to rob and plunder the people's wealth! I want the hungry to be fed, the cold to be clothed, and the toiling to rest!"

Gu Dan said without any hesitation.

This world, because I have been here.

So, be different.

(End of this chapter)