Alibai stood up angrily despite the pain.
He is no longer the person who was used to mediocrity. Fang Zhengyi's words were a humiliation to him.
But he straightened his body with a huff, and then bent down like a deflated ball.
With a bitter heart, he smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, the teacher is right. Maybe I will be powerless by then..."
Fang Zheng sighed softly, patted his back and consoled him, "Don't be impulsive. Eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time."
"If you want to achieve something, you should do this. If you have no achievements in your life, naturally no one will be willing to give you the burden."
"But you have improved now. You have been transformed and are full of fighting spirit. Your teacher has seen it all."
Alibai's eyes flashed with hope again: "Thank you, teacher, but what else can I do? I can't beat my eldest brother, and I can't even beat my third brother. Although there have been some changes now, my father may not be willing to let me do anything."
Fang Zheng responded lightly, then closed his eyes and thought, "Master, I do have a way, but I don't know if you can do it."
"Teacher, please tell me. As long as it does not conflict with the interests of our Great Jin, I will try my best to help." Although Alibai trusted Fang Zhengyi, the topic of war between the two countries had already been put on the table, and he couldn't help but feel a little wary.
"To be honest, I am afraid of death. I am not only afraid of my own death, but also afraid that something bad will happen to the delegation I brought with me. Although Paba has promised not to hurt me, I don't trust him. Once the war starts or ends, many people who follow me will be in danger of their lives. Then the only person I can count on and trust is you."
"My idea is very simple. After the war begins, Pantai City, as the capital, will definitely send people to guard the city. You can ask the emperor for permission to guard the city. This way, I can rest assured of the safety of the delegation, and it will not conflict with the national interests of the Great Jin. What do you think?"
Just defending the city...
Alibai said disappointedly, "It is true that there is no conflict, but this is also an insignificant job. There is nothing to defend in Pantai City. I would rather go to the battlefield and fight with my father Khan. If I just defend the city, I will be looked down upon in the future."
"Teacher, you once told me that wealth and honor can only be achieved through risk. Isn't there a better way?"
I am seeking help in danger now!
Fang Zhengyi advised: "No, my disciple, don't underestimate the responsibility of defending the city. Taking good care of your home is more important than anything else."
"Wealth and honor are sought in danger, but they can also be lost in danger. One out of ten times you will succeed in seeking them, but nine out of ten times you will lose them. You should know how risky war is."
"You have a weak foundation right now, and people don't trust you enough, so you should build up your reputation bit by bit and never take any risks."
"The so-called accumulation of knowledge leads to sudden success. When you have a solid foundation, it will not be too late to make a splash. Even if you fail, you will have a chance to rise again. If your father Khan really agrees to let you go to the battlefield, as long as you lose one battle, no one will trust you or give you missions. The price of failure is not something you can afford."
"On the other hand, defending a city is a sure win business! Just imagine when your father Khan returns to the capital exhausted and sees you making Pantai City prosperous, that will be your real achievement!"
"Whether you win or lose, the emperor will consider employing talents who are good at recuperating and governing, rather than generals who are good at fighting. By then, your chances of being reused will greatly increase, and sooner or later you will reach a height that others will look up to."
Alibai seeks achievement and recognition, not war.
Fang Zheng knew all of this very well, and almost every word he said hit the nail on the head.
Alibai also fell into thought, and after a while he said: "Teacher, what you said makes sense. If I ask my father Khan to take the initiative to take the responsibility of defending the city, there will be no problem, but I still want to..."
"Do you remember what your master told you? You must win once in your life." Fang Zhengyi interrupted and said, "This is your chance to win for sure. Even though it's only a small win, you will win medium, big, and big in the future!"
"Of course, I am also concerned about my own safety. It's up to you. If you don't like this method, then I don't have a better way. From what I see, given the attitude of Master Paba and the Emperor towards you, the chances of taking you to the battlefield are slim. Even if you go, it will be difficult for you to lead the elite troops in person. Not only will you be embarrassed, but you may also miss a safe opportunity."
Fang Zheng's words hit Ali Bai's heart.
He has a soft personality and is risk-averse.
After Fang Zhengyi's analysis, Alibai was unwilling to accept the result, but was more afraid of failure. He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, then I'll follow what the teacher said. I'll find a chance to take on the responsibility of defending the city with my father Khan. Then I'll protect the teacher."
Fang Zhengyi said with relief, "It's good that you can think positively about it." Then his expression became a little sad again, "The two countries used to get along well, but I never expected it to get to this point today."
"I hope that after the war is over, I can return to Dajing smoothly. No matter what, I owe you a favor as your teacher."
Alibai sighed helplessly and said, "I didn't expect this to happen, but the teacher taught me with all his heart, and I will always remember this kindness."
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "What belongs to the country belongs to the country, and what belongs to the individual belongs to the individual. Disciple, I won't say more. The Imperial Master is still waiting for me outside."
Alibai wanted to stop him and say a few more words.
Although the mansion was large and there were many royal relatives, Fang Zhengyi was the only one willing to have a heart-to-heart talk with him, which made him feel reluctant to leave.
But seeing that he had left without looking back, I could only give up sadly.
As soon as he got out of the door, Pa Ba came up to him and asked, "Brother Fang, why did you talk for so long? What did you tell the Second Prince?"
Fang Zheng pointed to his head expressionlessly: "It seems that the second prince has a brain injury. I just asked about the gold medal and told him frankly that you tricked me here and prepared a war between the two countries, but he got angry."
"He kept asking me questions and wouldn't let me go. Imperial Master, why are you asking this?"
Hearing this, Paba nodded sympathetically: "It's okay, just asking casually. Brother Fang, are you relieved now?"
"I'm relieved. I hope the Imperial Master can keep his promise and not touch the other members of the delegation. I will help you build the Sky Controlling Artifact, but I can't guarantee the time."
"Brother Fang, don't worry about that. His Majesty has allocated the best craftsmen and the most manpower. Whatever you want can be arranged for you. I think you can make even the most difficult things within a month. If you can't make them, I think my promises... will have to be invalidated."
"Enough of small talk, Brother Fang, let's go. I have already arranged a place for you in the city."
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