“Shaoyong, you are a good husband and a good father. You probably don’t want your wife and daughter to be confined to a small place because the country is weak, instead of being able to travel to any country they want to play and travel to, and to be able to hold their heads high wherever they go, right?”
“Shaoyong, the thought that in our country, on our territory, the laws we implement focus more on protecting those who live and work on our land, who leech off our country and our people, those citizens of our creditor countries who are backed by strong national power and military force, makes my heart ache.”
"The nation is facing difficulties. At this critical moment, if we take even a small step or walk too slowly, it will make our descendants have to walk many more steps..."
His Majesty's tone grew increasingly heavy, until finally it almost turned into deep sorrow.
Gu Shaoyong also felt a little bad.
Surviving in the cracks... he truly understands. Although he made many international friends and gained their genuine respect because of his early study abroad experience, personal matters can be based on friendship, but national affairs cannot.
Many times, the things he did outside were actually risking his life.
For example... this time he secretly brought back two physicists from country Y, and the process was incredibly thrilling... he almost didn't make it back...
In fact, he didn't want to take any risks at all.
He has a wife and children. He returned to politics to protect them, and he knew very well that only by living well could he protect his wife and daughter. But unfortunately, when he actually embarked on this path again, many things were beyond his control.
It's not that they had no choice in the matter.
However, as a member of this country and this nation, he could not remain indifferent.
We can only do our best.
Of course, he will do his best to protect himself and his family.
“But Your Majesty, if we take a wrong step at this moment, or if we take too big a step and damage our foundation, it will make things even more difficult for His Highness the Prince and his generation.”
"A country needs to develop, but it must first strive for stability."
"You said those words to me yourself back then."
"As long as we can take one step at a time and move forward steadily, one day we will be able to catch up with those big and powerful countries... not to mention surpassing them, but at least we will no longer be bullied by others."
At this point, Gu Shaoyong suddenly recalled what his daughter had once told him: "Your Majesty, our China has a glorious history of five thousand years, and countless dynasties have risen and fallen. But we are the most resilient. In history, we have stood on the brink of national extinction more than once, but each time we have risen again and created a brilliant new era for our country and our nation."
"The same is true now."
"As long as we can work together and put all our efforts in one direction, we can accomplish great things, build a great career, and rebuild the brilliance of our country."
"One day, my Chinese nation, the Xia people, will once again stand at the pinnacle of the world's nations."
Upon hearing Gu Shaoyong's words, the king felt his heart swell with pride once more and couldn't help but pat Gu Shaoyong on the shoulder heavily.
Unfortunately... there were traitors within the country.
External enemies can be defended, but internal traitors are hard to guard against.
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