Chapter 2388 - 2108: What I Can Do_2

Chen Xi hesitated, unsure how to respond to this statement. Is there a fault in strategizing for one’s descendants? Honestly, it’s just human nature, moreover, Jia Xu did not break any rules in doing this, and Jia Mu is quite talented in this aspect.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore," Li Youu composed his expression, speaking calmly.

Li Youu also knew there was nothing wrong; it’s just that Jia Wenhe was changing. Once, to prove himself and showcase his skills, he was young and rash, like all Aristocratic Family Members, flaunting and confident, believing he could eliminate all injustices in the world.

Later, he succumbed to reality, or strategically shifted, starting to consider how to achieve his desires indirectly, eventually going against his true self, completely transforming into someone he once despised.

"Ultimately, everything is changing," Chen Xi sighed deeply, then smiled and said, "This is quite normal, even if we have a grand goal, the way each of us achieves it is different, personal experiences and wisdom predetermine your own method."

"Don’t say we cannot be like one in ten thousand; even for an individual, the five fingers on a hand have different lengths, so different thoughts are normal as long as the ultimate goal is still consistent, we are already far surpassing other forces," Chen Xi reassured Li Youu, thinking Li Youu was almost like a martyr.

"I merely mentioned it casually, no need to mind," Li Youu said calmly.

"Hmm, let’s discuss something; here’s the thing," Chen Xi noticed a look in Li Youu’s eyes, so he changed the topic and recounted the recent thoughts on National Bonds to Li Youu in detail, "Do you think this can be done?"

"Why not, just strengthen the supervision. As for the County Governments forcibly borrowing from the people, if the State Governments and Central Government all act like they didn’t see it, then this country is indeed at the point of demise," Li Youu responded with a cold laugh, "This is merely a matter of supervision."

"That’s true, but such situations can easily lead to issues, and sitting in my position, a slight mistake can cause a big accident; we need to consider future generations, since what we do now signifies a replicable handling method for them," Chen Xi said rather helplessly.

For the ancients, taking risks to do things that had never been tried by predecessors would be cautiously contemplated, yet if there were successful precedents, successors would naturally emulate the predecessors’ paths to recreate the past, and this is exactly what Chen Xi is worried about.

"There are numerous positions where big issues can arise, thus one needs to fulfill their responsibilities when in position; this world has no absolutely safe place, even eating can cause choking, but we shouldn’t stop eating for fear of choking," Li Youu disdainfully remarked.

Actually, Li Youu wanted to say, Ji Xiang can still tolerate it, as for systems, even if there are certain problems, they can be gradually corrected, there’s no need to worry.

"Hmm, since that’s the case, in a few days, I’ll gather everyone for a thorough discussion; interest rates and such need to be calculated. Although after watching the parade, those families have absolute confidence in us, things that merely give them face should be avoided," Chen Xi nodded while speaking, always guarding against the invasion of aristocratic families.

"Such matters are insignificant, the aristocratic families, while we are alive, can only follow our footsteps; they lack many choices. But speaking of which, Zichuan, do you think the current system is correct?" Li Youu asked with a casual tone mixed with a strange caution.

"Certainly incorrect," Chen Xi responded without hesitation.

"Then let me ask again, if there were a better method, and a confirmed one at that, would you overthrow the system?" Li Youu asked with a hint of curiosity, "When the current system is flawed, would you overthrow it?"

"Wen Ru, have you been influenced by something?" Chen Xi said, looking at Li Youu with an odd expression, "I’m rather curious why you would ask such a question."

"Hmm, I read the unabridged Contradiction Theory and Practice Theory," Li Youu said calmly, looking at Chen Xi, "As expected of banned books, right?"

Chen Xi was startled, after a while, he spoke, "How do you feel after reading?"

"Saints are unworthy of mention." Li Youu said with a serene expression, looking at Chen Xi.

"Have you thought about implementing it?" Chen Xi nodded silently; indeed, saints are unworthy of mention.

"No, it’s too distant; their thoughts are so profound, yet we are far from reaching that level," Li Youu sighed and said.

"This is the so-called economic base determines the superstructure," Chen Xi laughed and said, democracy still occupies the majority of modern societies, but when it was born in the Late Qing as a democratic trend, it similarly failed; economic base is the crucial reason in determining the superstructure.

"Economic base determines the superstructure," Li Youu pondered silently, without speaking, after a long while he finally spoke, "But essentially, those two books aim to overthrow the privileged classes, right? Whereas in reality, you acknowledge this class, right?"

"There’s no choice; when moral standards aren’t met, those who oppose the powerful, once they become powerful themselves, will more vigorously block the ascent to power. I’m ultimately not from the bottom; I can’t betray my class," Chen Xi sighed and said, "I can only say I am part of the Reformist Faction."