Chapter 565 Punishment 4
Hansel’s applause seemed to be praising Paul, but the expression on his face made him very uncomfortable.
"What, there is something wrong with what I said?"
"Lord Graiman." Hansel looked at Paul and put on a sincere expression.
"I know that there are always people with a strong sense of morality in this world..."
Paul squinted his eyes, looked at Hansel very unhappily, and said in a bad tone: "Are you mocking me?"
Hansel stared into Paul's eyes: "If you think I am sarcastic, If I offend you, you can send someone to chop off my head. You have the right."
Paul rolled his eyes at him and said nothing more.
Hansel continued: "I know that satisfying one's own moral sense is indeed a pleasant thing for both body and mind. Sometimes I will give alms to beggars on the roadside. Whenever I do this kind of thing, "Every time, I feel like my soul has been sublimated."
He changed his subject, "However, my giving alms to beggars only benefits me and the beggar, but does not harm the third person." .”
Paul heard what he meant, "What do you mean? Are you saying that if you soften your heart, you will hurt others?"
"Yes, Count Graiman!"
Hanse I stopped covering up and said straightforwardly: "If you are just a human being, it is good to forgive your enemies. It is a generous and commendable act. But -"
Hansel stood up from the sofa, slowly walked to the window behind Paul, and fully opened the curtains that were originally half closed.
At this time, night has completely fallen, and the starry night sky covers the city. Every household lights up its own lights. The window of Paul's office faces the lake town from north to south. Central Axis Street, from here, the light emitted by the lights is spectacular.
"But you are not alone now, Count Paul Grayman. Look at this town. You are the master of this town. This means that there is a large group of people loyal to you and serving you. In other words, you Now a leader."
"Think about it, Sir Ford, Cecil, Schroeder, Victor, Bryce, and Butler Philip, etc., there are too many. Well, many of them have even been loyal to your family for generations since their ancestors can be traced back. Their relationship with you can be said to be a blessing and a loss. ”
"Your Majesty, don't you think about these loyal subjects? You can put your own safety at risk, but can you bear to put them in danger? If you insist - I mean if, after all, you have always Isn't it selfish to act too benevolent-to insist on not eradicating potential enemies-to exchange the safety of your subordinates for your own false sense of moral superiority?"
"You..." Paul was anxious. He wanted to say something but couldn't. After an awkward silence for half a minute, he said: "It's simply ridiculous. A group of family members of criminals. Imagine, almost all of them are old, weak, women and children. What kind of threat can they pose to us?" Will the big shots in Huxin Town be frightened by these people?”
“Oh...don’t think so, Mr. Grayman. These people may not be able to rebel in broad daylight, but they can hide. What about assassinations in dark corners? The appearance of old, weak women and children may be more deceptive, and who knows what they can do when the children grow up. You know, assassins are important players in changing the direction of history. Ah, how many famous people have fallen into the hands of assassins. You and your subordinates, and even your family, will be in danger. "Yes, your moral level is very high, but you cannot place your hopes on the enemy." The moral level is at the same level as yours. This is our current common value - revenge for one's loved ones is a respected behavior. ”
Paul lay weakly back in his chair, and Hansel used the comfort of his subordinates to exhort him, which can be said to have deeply stimulated him. Yes, he can ignore himself, but he cannot ignore the people who are loyal to him.
Should I really eliminate the roots and nip all possible dangers in their infancy?
He thought for a while, and finally said: "Hansel, you can say that I am selfish, but the path of history should be to move forward, not to go around in circles. Someone has to move forward. No matter what the mentality of the person taking the first step is, is it from his heart? Or is he greedy for fame? "
Han. Serge said with some emotion: "Lord Graiman, the road of history is full of thorns, and those who go first are often stabbed and covered in blood."
"Yes, I know, that's not fun at all," Paul said helplessly, shrugging his shoulders, "but I'm ready."
A conversation with Hansel made him Feeling even more tired, he decided to end the conversation,
"Hansel, there is still more than a year before the final trial. During this time, I will think about it carefully and try my best to take care of the outcome. In all aspects. Now... I'm a little tired."
Hansel sighed softly, walked slowly to the opposite side of Paul, and then bowed slightly.
“Since I have known you, I have witnessed many things that I could not imagine before. Perhaps your persistence is correct. No matter what choice you make in the end, I believe in your wisdom and your character. Lord Lyman”
“Thank you, Hansel.”
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In the few days since Paul returned to the Lord’s Mansion, news of the unusual events in Lake Center Town began to spread in all directions. , so many residents witnessed what happened in this city from beginning to end. Large-scale martial law, militiamen mobilized back and forth, the sound of artillery at the lord's palace, and the confrontation between the troops outside the city. It was impossible to hide it. . On the contrary, not many people knew about Paul's attack in Babol Village because the location was too remote.
The news is getting more and more outrageous. When it reaches places far away from Arda, some rumors even say that the current Earl Grayman is no longer the original Earl Grayman and is now sitting in the lord's seat. It's just a puppet who looks very similar to Paul Greenman.
There are two groups of people who are most concerned about this news. The first is the vassal lords of Emden. It is undoubtedly a top priority for them to find out who is the boss now.
Then came the other lords of the Customs Union. They sent envoys, or even set off in person, to the town in the middle of the lake to confirm that Paul Graiman was still sitting in the lord's seat.
Many people discovered at this time that Paul Graiman was already in a position that attracted everyone's attention in the Northwest Bay.
(End of this chapter)