Chapter 339 A Debate
Following a burst of laughter, Jack said calmly, "In fact, the departure of the 17 marquises was a turning point for the Strongman Clan. After that, you completely lost your ambition and began to live a life of drifting with the tide. Later, you even fell apart. The once glorious Strongman Clan became a pile of loose sand."
The people below stopped smiling. What Jack said was true. Nowadays, the tribesmen didn't know each other and the only ones who could contact each other were one or two families. The passionate legends of the strongman tribe in the past seemed to have nothing to do with the current tribesmen. At most, they would fantasize and reminisce when they were bored, just like the bragging of ordinary people after drinking too much.
Jack said, "We can't adapt to the world of ordinary people, just like the beasts that dominate the mountains and forests would rather die than live in a cage. As far as I know, most of our people are unemployed and have been living on public funds for many years. Since the last generation of ancestors lost the money, they have suddenly fallen into a predicament. Many of you can't even afford the tickets to come here?"
Everyone looked at each other, because some people were indeed troubled by this problem.
Jack stared at Zhang Nianzu and said, "Can you still say that this is not a hidden danger left by our ancestors? And there is a rule that I cannot understand. Why can't our tribe members participate in competitive sports such as running, swimming, and boxing? Aren't we human beings?"
This sentence sparked another discussion among the crowd.
Liu Laoliu said, "I have discussed this with Zhang Nianzu. The warriors of the Strongman tribe are of course human, but just like tigers and cats are both felines, is it fair to put them together for a competition?"
Jack said, "You are weak and you are right, but I am strong and I am guilty?" He turned to everyone again and said, "I came back this time to change some things, to let you live in a different way and do something."
Yang Jie asked: "For example?"
Jack said: "For example, gather the tribesmen together first."
Yang Jie asked: "Then what?"
Jack smiled and said, "As long as the tribesmen gather together, everything will come naturally - you should understand."
Zhao Qing said: "We don't do anything illegal."
Jack said: "Law? Law is just a set of rules made by people at the top. We don't do anything illegal, but we can be the ones who make the rules."
After hearing this, some people changed color slightly, some were quite shocked, and no one spoke for a while, and the atmosphere became a little weird.
Lao Guo pointed at Zhang Nianzu like a debate host and said, "He's done talking, it's your turn."
Zhang Nianzu said: "It's not important what I say, what's important is what everyone thinks."
Lao Guo said, "Then tell me about it. It is wise to listen to both sides."
Zhang Nianzu paused and said, "I only knew about the Strongman tribe a few months ago. I have a childhood friend named Zhao Weiming. I remember when we first heard the legend of the Strongman tribe, it was like a child who yearned for the world of martial arts and found a peerless sword, and then was caught off guard to find out that he was the ancestor that many people were looking for. I instantly changed from a listener to the story to a part of the sword, and it was not the handle or the back of the sword, but the blade. With a sharp blade in my hand, I wanted to kill myself. This is my true feeling during this period. At a wonderful time, I changed from the coveted Tang Monk to Sun Wukong. Those who could easily kill me in the past were easily stepped on by me. At this time, I had the intention to kill. You have to admit that it is much more difficult to transform a treacherous person and put him on the right path than to kill them. The reason why I didn't do it was that I asked myself later whether I was afraid of getting into bigger trouble or out of ethical and moral concerns. This is what made me most alert."
Asassin said: "If you were the kind of ancestor who could kill people at will, you wouldn't have so much trouble today."
Lei Tingting said: "There is no you either."
Zhang Nianzu said: "Being brave and good at fighting is the talent of the Qiangren people, but talent cannot be everything in life. A painter cannot paint 24 hours a day, and a long-distance runner has to take a car from home to the stadium. Talent only needs to be allowed to shine at the right time. It is dangerous to expect the whole world to succumb to someone's talent. Children love to show off, but adults always say that wealth should not be exposed. The ancestors of the Qiangren people have used all their wisdom to balance our talents and lives. We have been free for thousands of years and have not turned into militarism. This is fortunate. I want to ask everyone a question. If our ancestors had just occupied and expanded, occupied and expanded again, who could guarantee that we would always win?"
Jack said: "As long as the tribesmen are together, no one can overthrow us."
Zhang Nianzu shook his head and said, "No country or dynasty has been eliminated simply because of a decline in military power, and vice versa. Being enterprising always makes people excited, but no one can tell whether it is progress or regression. Regarding your statement that the tribesmen cannot participate in ordinary people's competitions, I didn't quite understand it at first, but later I figured it out. If people suddenly found out one day that the long-distance running champion, short-distance running champion, swimming champion, throwing champion and even basketball and football stars are from the same race, what do you think they would do? It's not so much to maintain fairness as to protect themselves. Our ancestors thought of this a long time ago."
Jack said, "Decadent! Self-degradation."
Lao Guo clapped his hands and said, "The free debate session is over. Let me summarize..." He pointed at Jack and said, "This guy is always thinking of making a big deal." He then pointed at Zhang Nianzu and said, "Don't make a fuss about this proposal. Let's get ready to vote."
Everyone laughed: "What a good summary this psychopath has!"
At this time, Zhang Xiaoliang said: "I also have something to say."
Lao Guo said, "Someone wants to add a segment. Let's make a statement. Do you want to let him speak?"
Everyone was actually hesitant. Jack's ideas were very inspiring, and everything Zhang Nianzu said made sense, so they all said, "Let him speak."
Lao Guo thrust his arms straight at Zhang Xiaoliang and said, "Tell me your dream!"
Zhang Xiaoliang turned to Jack and said, "Jack, I thought carefully about what you said to me the other day - I was tempted to occupy a small country. I even studied the world map and found that your idea is feasible. In today's world where humans claim to be highly civilized, there are still many blind spots that are not paid attention to, such as Africa."
Jack's eyes lit up and he said, "That's right."
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "But I suddenly discovered something that has been overlooked. If we go to 'occupy' a place, there will inevitably be bloodshed. As soon as you have this idea, someone will pay for it."
Jack said: "Those people live under the rule of warlords, which is worse than death."
Zhang Xiaoliang said: "Our people will also suffer losses."
Jack said: "I can only say that the benefits of the present will benefit future generations. There is no middle ground between being muddle-headed and being vigorous."
Zhang Xiaoliang shook his head and said, "It is the part you overlooked that makes me think you are so scary. I vote for Zhang Nianzu."
Lao Guo jumped out again and said, "The voting has begun. How many people voted for Zhang Nianzu?"
Yang Jie said, "I also vote for Zhang Nianzu." Seeing Lao Guo looking at him with a smile, he said helplessly, "I am a Tibetan Mastiff, okay?"
Liu Bei said to Liu Erbei and Liu Xiaobei, "Brothers, what do you think?"
Liu Xiaobei said, "I really don't care who I choose. I can work with Jack, or I can continue to live at home. But if we leave, what will happen to our wife and children?"
Liu Erbei said to Jack, "That's right. If you wanted to trick people, you should have come here a few years ago. Now they have families to support . What will happen to our families if they follow you to Africa?"
Xu Yingdong looked at Zhang Nianzu and said, "We have an agreement. I am here for the money."
Zhang Nianzu said: "That's right, so I can understand if you don't choose me."
Xu Yingdong said: "But I am a doctor. When we graduated, we swore to save lives. I want money to save lives."
Zhang Nianzu said: "Then I owe you."
"Remember what you said—" Xu Yingdong raised his hand and said, "I vote for Zhang Nianzu."
Everyone at the scene raised their hands, and except for Li Changgui and a few others who didn't need to be asked, almost all of them expressed their support for Zhang Nianzu.
Jack looked at this scene and sighed slightly: "It's rotten from the root. There's no hope for it."
Xu Yingdong said: "In fact, your biggest mistake is that you didn't learn from history."
Jack asked, "What do you mean?"
Xu Yingdong said: "The warriors and scouts of the Strongman tribe are not afraid of life and death, but have you ever thought about why they can't make up their minds to break away from the world? Because they have families. Human nature can be good or evil, but taking care of family is natural. We are all part of this world. You failed because you are self-righteous because you never care about others."
