Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1047: Chapter 1003: Recognition

[I fear that in Yuan Gonglu’s heart, for the sake of his own dream, he could even sacrifice himself, and regardless of whether this dream is right or wrong in others’ eyes, from a certain perspective, this guy should be considered a part of the evil order!]

Chen Xi silently thought as he looked in the direction of Yuan Shu.

A madman is already terrifying enough, let alone Yuan Shu, who is a madman with power. Moreover, this madman has enough courage to make sacrifices, has a complete perspective on right and wrong, and even the audacity to sacrifice himself to fulfill his dream.

Yuan Shu possesses almost every attribute necessary for a saint, in terms of demeanor, intellect, and disposition. It’s practically a chilling joke.

[All saints, all successful people have their own obsessive sides. Similarly, all demons, all failures are equally obsessive. It seems that it’s just that both sides take different paths and methods!]

Chen Xi mused as he watched Yuan Shu, then glanced at Jii Ling, who stood firmly behind Yuan Shu, and couldn’t help but sigh. No matter how terrible a person Yuan Shu might be, at least he has subordinates who consistently follow him.

[Perhaps what Yuan Shu pursued in history was also the supreme glory recorded in the Aristocratic Family Classics, but because of too many twists and turns, he finally chose the most superficial way—becoming an emperor. Maybe even in death, he wished for the Yuan Family to shine once. However, this time, due to different strength, he chose a more profound approach, yet he’s still a madman.]

A smile appeared on Chen Xi’s lips. Yuan Shu remains that fanatic who doesn’t mind witnessing with blood. But upon careful consideration, perhaps he can be utilized. At least Yuan Shu’s dreams, once modified, can basically be grafted onto his own stage goals.

As for the more distant future, after the obsessive Yuan Shu has witnessed the ”true” glory of the aristocratic family, Chen Xi can guarantee that Yuan Shu will definitely be a die-hard loyalist!

”It seems someone agrees with me again, are there any more questions?” Chen Xi asked as he looked at everyone.

Yuan Shu’s defection was the best outcome for Chen Xi. His greatest concern was Yuan Shu coming to sabotage him. After all, being the strongest aristocratic family, even with Yuan Shao fallen, the Yuan Family remains the strongest aristocratic family.

In a cheerful mood, Chen Xi naturally didn’t mind answering more questions. After all, with Yuan Shu standing behind him, and the Chen Family supporting him, at least half of the aristocratic families present would approve, so naturally, he was pleased to explain.

”What is this upper limit?” Sima Fang asked calmly.

”It is bestowed by those who acknowledge it, and the upper limit granted by them is the extreme.” Chen Xi didn’t directly answer, but rather gave another response.

”Those who acknowledge it?” Most of the heads from the First Sequence showed expressions of realization, contemplating the origin of power.

Is power granted by the sovereign king? If so, who grants the sovereign king their power? Is it divine right? Could the aristocratic families be so easily deceived?

In fact, this answer was already given during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States. The national people have the power to expel arrogant, extravagant, and tyrannical sovereign kings, or rather, the national people have the power to reclaim sovereign king’s power.

That is to say, the power of the sovereign king is not bestowed by heaven but by the national people. The power of the sovereign king derives from every national person, and at that time, the precise definition of national people is those living within cities, as opposed to wild men, and certainly not comparable to slaves.

These national people are essentially the substantial citizens, enjoying all substantial rights. As for wild men and slaves, they naturally don’t need to be counted.

Similarly, in this era, aristocratic families are also like this; if all aristocratic families acknowledge it, it is almost equivalent to the acknowledgment of all citizens, the ordinary people and servants are basically not counted, they are the true elite class.

Although the manner in which this elite class is attained indeed has its issues, it is undeniable that if during the true Three Kingdoms era, someone could obtain the acknowledgment of all aristocratic families, they could effortlessly abolish the sovereign king. To say something a bit more humorous, the emperor could truly become a lone figure with nothing.

This is what Chen Xi referred to as the upper limit. After all, he represented Liu Bei, and the current situation is roughly equivalent to recognition by eighty percent of the world’s strength, enough to bestow any power in any era, provided that your achievements are sufficient to gain their acknowledgment!

”We, the Wang Family of Taiyuan, agree.” After Sima Fang’s inquiry, Wang Chen slowly spoke, expressing that the Wang Family also had not much to lose and saw no point in hesitating. Utilizing all available resources is what should be done.

”Thank you.” Chen Xi glanced at Wang Chen. Unlike Pang Shanmin’s lightheartedness, the other party directly decided the Wang Family of Taiyuan’s fate for the next hundred years.

”The Zhen Family is willing to join hands with Marquis Chen.” Zhen Mi’s calm voice resounded, ”And likewise, we hope the rest of you think carefully.”

As Zhen Mi voiced her agreement, the other family heads merely chuckled. After all, since she’d already taken the main seat beside him, it would indeed be curious if her allegiance were not inwards.

”The Xun Family is willing to support.” Xun Shuang raised his hand and said, ”Moreover, the Xun Family is willing to donate most of our family learning and engage in exchange with Marquis Chen.”

Xun Shuang’s words could be said to have stirred waves. It’s known that Chen Xi had previously harshly dealt with the Qing Xu Families and had shown significant sincerity in hoping to duplicate the classics of the aristocratic families. But in response, the others, with only the Chen Family truly participating, had failed to reciprocate that earnest book exchange plan.

Almost all other aristocratic families used generic pieces to appease, even though they knew well that Chen Xi’s approach brought numerous benefits to them, they were unwilling to offer up their families’ classics for mutual learning.

It could be said that aside from Lord Pang De’s Pang Family, Huang Chengyan’s Huang Family, and Chen Xi’s own Chen Family, as well as now Xun Shuang’s Xun Family, other families weren’t even slightly earnest. It’s no wonder only these few are engaged in running academies.

”Then we are deeply grateful, the Xun Family will surely be extremely thankful for your decision today in the years to come.” Chen Xi said with a smile. By Xun Shuang’s nature, it’s practically impossible for him to jest. Even if Xun Shuang is no longer the head of the Xun Family now, it’s very simple for him to bring out the Xun Family’s classic books!

Even if the Xun Family is willing to lose face and not provide their classics, Xun Shuang could easily transcribe them from memory by that time. Moreover, the Xun Family is not a short-sighted family; even in internal chaos, once figures like Xun Shuang and Xun Yu, who can make solitary decisions speak, their execution is absolutely unmatched by any ordinary family.

”I am not blind, I’ve been to Mount Tai, and I understand what such a life entails, and likewise, I see how big your heart is.” A trace of complacency appeared on Xun Shuang’s face, ”As for those classic books, it wouldn’t matter even if they were made public, our Xun Family also requires a reshuffle.”

”Humph, aren’t you afraid that once we learn your family classics, we’ll come back to disgust you? You should know well that ’the indigo comes from the blue but surpasses the blue’ is exactly something your ancestors have said!” This older generation was suppressed by Xun Shuang relentlessly, and how could they not seize the opportunity to mock when it arose?

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