Chapter 150.2


    Elder Lai, do you think their choice is right?


    Lin Beifan spoke with a heavy tone, Do you think their betrayal of the Beggar Sect to side with Great Xia is right?


    Elder Lai sighed, Its not about right or wrong. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness; this is their choice, and I respect their decision! But after all, they were once disciples of the Beggar Sect, and there is still a bond of loyalty


    Elder Lai sped his hands together, I implore Your Majesty to treat them kindly. I would be deeply grateful!


    They serve me, and naturally I treat them well! Speaking of which, I must ask you


    Lin Beifan asked with a smile, Those Beggar Sect disciples are all pursuing their own happiness, Elder Lai, what are you pursuing? Or rather, what is it that you most want to do right now, and what is it that you most want to obtain?


    My pursuit


    Elder Lai fell into a reminiscence and slowly began to speak, To tell you the truth, Great Xia Emperor, your question has really struck a chord with me! I have many pursuits, and they change with age!


    Im all ears! Lin Beifan said, showing a sincere interest in listening.


    When I was young, I was a beggar, wandering everywhere begging for food! At that time, my pursuit was very simple, which was to have enough to eat and not go hungry!


    Lin Beifan nodded, Food is the first necessity of the people, this is amon human sentiment!


    Later, after I joined the Beggar Sect and became a second-bag disciple, my pursuits changed! I not only wanted to have enough to eat, but I also hoped that the people under me could have enough to eat as well to ensure that everyone could survive!


    Lin Beifan nodded again: When one is poor, they should cultivate their own virtue, and when one is prosperous, they should aid the world. Very good!


    Later on, when I became an elder, my pursuits changed again! I hoped that the Beggar Sect could grow and be stronger, that the brothers of the Sect would no longer be oppressed, no longer suffer from cold and hunger, and could live with dignity like everyone else!


    Elder Lais eyes shone brightly: This is the pursuit of my life, and I am willing to struggle for it for a lifetime!


    However, Lin Beifan furrowed his brows: This pursuit to be honest, I strongly disagree with it!


    Why do you disagree? As an elder of the Beggar Sect, I hope for the Sect to grow and be stronger and for the brothers of the Sect to no longer suffer. Is there anything wrong with that? Elder Lai retorted loudly.


    Of course, theres something wrong, and its a major mistake!


    Lin Beifan questioned loudly: Tell me, how should the Beggar Sect develop in order to be stronger?


    Elder Lai unhesitatingly said, Of course, the more people the better, and the stronger they are, the better!


    Whats more, how did you manage to increase the number of people in the Beggar Sect?


    By attracting more excellent beggars to join the Beggar Sect, of course!


    What kind of person would be a beggar?


    Of course, its those without a house, without money, and without a job who would be beggars and beg for a living!


    Then the problem arises. If your Beggar Sect wants to grow and be stronger, you can only attract beggars. But beggars alle from people without houses, without money, and without jobs! So, Elder Lai


    Lin Beifans voice became shrill: Do you wish for the number of beggars to increase, is that it? Do you wish for constant wars and chaos, for the people to be unable to make a living, forcing them to be beggars, is that it?


    Elder Lai paled with shock: Great Xia Emperor, do not nder me! I did not mean that


    But the implication of your words is exactly that! In times of peace, who would willingly be a beggar?


    Ah, this


    Nothing more to say?


    Lin Beifan sneered coldly: So, your pursuit is at odds with the desires of themon people! The more chaotic the world, the more your Beggar Sect can grow and thrive! Without chaos, no one would willingly be a beggar and join your Beggar Sect!


    Elder Lai fell silent.


    Although he was reluctant to admit it, he felt that Lin Beifan was right.


    The more chaotic the world became, the more their Beggar Sect could thrive!


    Without chaos, who would choose to be a beggar!?


    Confusion began to cloud his heart. Could it be that my pursuit is wrong?


    As an elder of the Beggar Sect, shouldnt I hope for the sect to prosper and get better and better?


    But the better the Beggar Sect developed, the more chaotic the world would be!


    Elder Lai, do you know what my pursuit is? Lin Beifan asked.


    Great Xia Emperor, what pursuit do you have? Elder Lai inquired.


    My pursuit is to eradicate the Beggar Sect! Lin Beifan dered loudly.


    You! Elder Lai red with wide eyes in anger.


    When there is no Beggar Sect in the world, there will be peace! When there is not a single beggar in the world, themon people will all be well-clothed and well-fed! Tell me, what is wrong with such a pursuit? Lin Beifans words fell with conviction.


    You are right, but it is impossible to achieve! Elder Lai shook his head and gave a wry smile.


    Because there are too many poor people!


    In a country, if there are 10 people, then at least 6 of them are the poor!


    The source of beggarses from these impoverished people!


    To eradicate beggary, it is essential to lift these citizens out of poverty!


    But how easy can it be to make 60% of the worlds poption escape poverty and be wealthy?


    Even deities would find it impossible!


    Who says its impossible? The Beggar Sect is merely an aberration of an era, destined to perish sooner orter!


    Lin Beifanes from a future era, where not to mention a Beggar Sect, even beggars are rare.


    Its quite a challenge to find a few, and those few are often swindlers.


    Although there are still many people who live a hard life, there are definitely not many who go hungry.


    Not to mention distant examples, just take my Great Xia!


    Lin Beifan said proudly: Can you find any beggars in my country? Can your Beggar Sect develop within my nation?


    Elder Lai fell silent once again.


    In Great Xia, everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, everyone is well-clothed and well-fed; no one is willing to be a beggar!


    Without beggars, the Beggar Sect cannot thrive!


    In Great Xia, there simply isnt fertile ground for the development of the Beggar Sect!


    Elder Lai couldnt help but feel bewildered!


    Could it be that the other partys aspirations could truly be realized?


    At this moment, Lin Beifan spoke with sincere earnestness, Therefore, Elder Lai, would you be willing toe and assist me to help us create a peaceful and prosperous world without beggars? I am in desperate need of wise men; as long as youe, high-ranking positions and generous rewards will be yours!


    Impossible! I am an elder of the Beggar Sect, and I will be loyal to the Sect for my entire life! Theres no need to discuss this further, I will never agree! Elder Lai dered resolutely.


    Its fine that you are loyal to the Beggar Sect, but do you expect the brothers under yourmand to share the same loyalty? Do you want them to follow you into hunger and cold, to suffer alongside you?


    Thats Elder Lai hesitated.


    Lin Beifan continued, You can afford to dy your own prospects, but you cant afford to dy the futures of your brothers! How can you be so selfish?


    Elder Lai finally couldnt withstand the pressure, Great Xia Emperor, its gettingte, I have many matters to attend to, I must take my leave!


    Lin Beifan gave a slight smile, I wont see you out!


    Watching Elder Lais departing figure, Bai Zhu was puzzled, Your Majesty, why did you try to win over Elder Lai of the Beggar Sect? He is very loyal to the gang, it surely wouldnt be sessful!


    Lin Beifan smiled and said, I know its unlikely, but I just wanted to create an opening through him!


    Hmm? Bai Zhu looked at Lin Beifan, puzzled.


    The Beggar Sect actually has a lot of talented people!


    Lin Beifan said with a smile, The disciples of the Beggar Sect are selected from a multitude of beggars, chosen for being the best of the best! Whether its in terms of schrship, martial arts, or other aspects, they are all at least superior to ordinary people!


    If one can be a disciple with three or four bags, they are even more outstanding. Although they may not be the cream of the crop, they are certainly exceptional! Just give them an opportunity, and they will surely soar to great heights!


    Not to mention anything else, take, for example, the disciples of the Beggar Sect from Great Xia; many of them have made a name for themselves!


    Although many of them have limited potential and cannot hold high official positions or ascend to the court, they can help me stabilize the grassroots and achieve unity from top to bottom! Moreover, since they benefit from Great Xia, they will inevitably be even more loyal to the court!


    I am in great need of such loyal and grassroots-based talents, the more the better, and only the Beggar Sect can provide them!


    Therefore, I invited him over for a discussion, hoping to make a breakthrough with him. Now, it seems to be quite effective!


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