The woman raised her head. Actually, at this level of Taoism, there are basically no ugly people. However, Zhuang Qiao's wife gave people the feeling of being simple and dignified, a good wife and mother.
Fang Jian bowed to the woman, who returned the greeting with a bow. Then he said, "I'll make some tea."
Zhuang Qiao invited Fang Jian to sit down, and after they both sat down, Zhuang Qiao said directly, "Can you tell me your identity now?"
Fang Jian smiled slightly, then bowed and said, "I am Fang Jian from the Zong State, and I greet the great leader Zhuang Qiao."
"Are you Fang Jian, the Crown Prince of Zong State?" Zhuang Qiao asked Fang Jian in surprise when he heard this.
Fang Jian nodded. Zhuang Qiao took a closer look and said, "Your clan rebelled against the Dao Court and annihilated the 120,000-strong army of the Four-Nation Alliance. Our people in the south have already sent back this information. You are quite capable."
Fang Jian waved his hand and said, "Actually, I came to Hanhaizhou this time to invite you Huangyue bandits to Zongguo..."
"No!" Zhuang Qiao said bluntly, "I know why you're here, but what I want to say is that your Zongguo and the Dadao Court are nothing but birds of a feather."
Fang Jian didn't get angry when he heard this, but smiled and asked, "Why do you think so?"
"Respect for the inferior and the noble, fighting for power and profit, these are the eternal principles in your countries. We, the Huang Yue bandits, believe in equality and have never liked things like power, fame and fortune," said Zhuang Qiao.
Fang Jian nodded and said, "The chief is right. Our clan also advocates 'equality for all beings'. Therefore, we will abolish the system of nobles and nobility. There will no longer be hereditary nobles and nobility. Instead, people of virtue and ability will occupy important positions to work for the welfare of all beings."
Zhuang Qiao was slightly surprised when he heard Fang Jian's words. He looked at Fang Jian carefully and said, "You are able to say this, regardless of whether your clan can actually do it. It is remarkable. However, although you have abolished the system of nobles, you still have official positions and authority. Doesn't this still mean that there is a distinction between high and low ranks?"
"No." Fang Jian smiled and said, "Official positions are only divided into different responsibilities, not high or low. The virtuous are promoted, and the mediocre are demoted."
Zhuang Qiao said, "Then let me ask you, does your clan have an army?"
"Yes." Fang Jian nodded.
Zhuang Qiao asked, "Does the person who controls the army have more power than the one who doesn't? Doesn't that mean his status is elevated?"
Fang Jian smiled and said, "The chief is right, but we can use laws and regulations to restrict him, supervise him, and constantly educate him so that he understands that commanding the army is just a job, not a privilege."
Zhuang Qiao asked, "Why not just abolish the army?"
Fang Jian was stunned for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "Captain, what did you say?"
Zhuang Qiao said, "Then why not just abolish the army? That way, none of the problems mentioned above would arise, and there would be no need for special systems and laws to restrict it. Wouldn't that be easier?"
Fang Jian stared at Zhuang Qiao for a moment, then asked, "Captain, does the Huang Yue bandit have an army?"
"No." Zhuang Qiao said, "The entire Hanhai Province is full of Huangyue bandits. If we want to fight, we will directly call all the Huangyue bandits in Hanhai Province who meet the requirements to gather together and fight together."
Fang Jian smiled and said, "What if they don't obey your call?"
"Impossible," Zhuang Qiao said, "Every time we leave Hanhai Province to fight, they obey the call."
Fang Jian said, "What if, what if they don't obey the call?"
Zhuang Qiao said without hesitation, "Then I won't force them. We are all equal. They have the freedom and power to disobey the call."
Fang Jian nodded, then continued, "Then there's a problem. If the Dao Court launches a massive attack on Hanhai Prefecture, and the Huangyue bandits in Hanhai Prefecture refuse to obey your call, how will you protect these people in Hanhai Prefecture?"
"Hahaha." Zhuang Qiao laughed and said, "The problem you mentioned does not exist. If the Dao Court launches a large-scale attack on Hanhai Province, then everyone will unite to resist the Dao Court. At that time, even if I don't need to call everyone to fight, they will automatically gather and fight."
At this time, Zhuang Qiao's wife had come over with the fairy tea. She first placed a cup of fairy tea in front of Fang Jian. Fang Jian thanked her, and then she took another cup and placed it in front of Zhuang Qiao.
But before she put down the teacup in her hand, Fang Jian said, "That's not certain. What if most people defect to the Dao Court, betray the Huang Yue bandits, or are bribed by the Dao Court? What then?"
"Patta!" The teacup in Mrs. Zhuang Qiao's hand trembled slightly. Her face changed slightly and she immediately looked towards Zhuang Qiao.
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Zhuang Qiao slammed the table and stood up, angrily saying to Fang Jian, "I won't allow you to insult our Huang Yue bandits like this. From the beginning of the Huang Yue rebellion until now, there has never been a single traitor among us."
After saying that, Zhuang Qiao raised his hand and pointed at the outer courtyard and said, "Please leave. You are not welcome here."
"Don't be angry, speak nicely." Zhuang Qiao's wife immediately pushed Zhuang Qiao back and spoke.
But after being pushed back to his seat, Zhuang Qiao still turned his head to the side, showing great disgust to the other party.
Fang Jian stood up with a smile and bowed to Zhuang Qiao, saying, "Don't be angry, Chief. I was just making an assumption."
Zhuang Qiao said, "Even if it's just a hypothetical scenario, I won't allow you to insult my brothers and relatives."
Madam Zhuang Qiao quickly said, "Fellow Daoist, my husband just had an argument with someone from the Dao Court today and must be tired. Why don't you go back to your residence and rest for a while? We can talk about it another day."
Fang Jian looked at Zhuang Qiao, who had turned his head away, and immediately stood up and said, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye."
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