Chapter 844 826. A Compromise Plan
“It is indeed a groundbreaking idea to combine the fight against the plague with political propaganda.”
Socrates’ two fingers on his chin He rubbed his beard.
"Although this makes me a little worried, do the people attracted by such political propaganda care about politics or the 'benefits' that come with it? Do they really care about the future of the city-state, or do they really care about the future of the city-state? They only care about what they get right now”
“And will participating in political activities with this attitude be beneficial to the long-term future of the entire city-state?”
Socrates' vision is always accompanied and combined with his biting irony.
Therefore, everyone in Athens who invited him to the cocktail party was eager for his wisdom to help with the problems they encountered, and on the other hand, they hated him for ruining the atmosphere of the cocktail party.
"Integrate and compromise ideas, and then make a decision that is in line with the actual situation and that no one is opposed to."
Lan En spread his hands.
“This is the limit of my ability.”
"People can't always live in either/or."
"Yes, yes." This time, Socrates did not express his habitual objection.
Because he also knows that philosophy must obey reality when facing practical problems.
And Lan En’s plan is already the best choice so far.
“So who should we let get this political power?”
Suddenly, Aspasia, who was pacing with her head down because of excitement, suddenly said.
“What do you mean?” Lan En asked in confusion. "What's wrong with Pericles?"
"That's the problem, Lane." Socrates said in a low voice. "Pericles has been infected with the plague, and he is not too young."
"Although I have tried my best to take care of him." Aspasia covered her forehead and said weakly. “But now he refuses to see me, and he refuses to take good care of me. He just keeps mumbling that he wants to go to his beloved Parthenon.”
“I think he should do the same. Feel something?”
Aspasia expressed some unlucky meaning in a somewhat evasive manner.
"Now that the public is excited outside, he no longer has the strength to defend himself. He will die without honor!"
So now, the political group that Pericles originally represented must In the fierce pursuit of Cleon, a new spokesperson was immediately found.
Pericles's reputation is too great, and not everyone is qualified to replace him.
“I kind of understand.”
Lan En said while shaking his head.
"But unfortunately, I am not the person you want me to be. I do not belong to Athens and I am not an Athenian citizen. On the contrary, there is a very suitable person here."
Following Lan En's gaze, everyone's eyes focused on one person.
Alcibiades, with his beautiful face and a little make-up, looked surprised.
"Me? Hey, stop joking!"
"I think you should stop joking." Lan tilted his head in the direction of Alcibiades.
"Now you are still pretending to be just waiting to die, with no ambitions and no interest in politics. Are you really not afraid of wasting opportunities?"
Ka standing next to Alcibiades Sandra, since the first time she met this young and handsome Athenian boy, saw a special look on that cynical and ambiguous head that seemed to be thinking about having sex all the time.
It was like the tide slowly receding, revealing the true appearance of the reef underneath.
Although it was only for a moment, the thoughtfulness and seriousness on Alcibiades' face was real.
Alcibiades is a politician and military strategist who can leave his mark on long history. As long as the Peloponnesian War is discussed, he cannot be avoided at all. Lan En didn't believe that such a person had no political ambitions at first.
From the moment he saw this man and heard his name, he didn't believe it at all.
Using dissolute and shocking behavior, concealing oneself when the time and power are not mature, and making secret arrangements are not a new strategy.
Maybe it is still new in this era, but Lan En can see through it at a glance.
Alcibiades actually looked down upon the democratic system established by his adoptive father, Pericles.
He hopes to lead others with an irrefutable leadership attitude.
It’s just that Lan En analyzed it with reference to the ridiculous things he usually did. Alcibiades is a person who is willing to adapt to the environment. This kind of person is usually called a smart person.
Since Athens is already a democratic system, he will adapt to it. At most, he will play tricks on the existing democratic system to make himself the ideal 'commander'.
“Oh, you are really a monster that can arouse people’s desires, Lan En.”
Socrates sighed while pinching his beard.
“In addition to the fire of sensuality, my students’ eyes now also contain the fire of ambition that has been ignited.”
“Young people should be a little ambitious.” Lan Entou He retorted without replying, "Maybe we can really accomplish something big?"
"Humph." On the contrary, Alcibiades spread his hands with the same frivolous smile as before.
"Don't tell me, it seems like you have seen everything clearly. I didn't know I was as scary as you said."
"Are you talking about me or not? I can't even figure it out."
Faced with Alcibiades pretending to be stupid, Lan shrugged.
“Anyway, you have heard the whole plan we put together.”
“Whether you want to follow this plan and formally come to the stage is your own business.”
“What Socrates just concluded, you also have all the advantages I have in political elections.”
Lan En counted on his fingers.
"You are well known in Athens. Your reputation is not great, but at least it is big enough. And your appearance is excellent."
Alcibiades was a famously beautiful boy in Athens when he was a child.
In Athenian custom, a young man who is about to reach adulthood will choose a mature man who is already an adult to teach him by his side and serve as his teacher.
Because people at that time believed that mature men were responsible and experienced superior humans. Only then are qualified to educate boys.
And in this process, mature men often have "something happen" with the young boys they teach. This is also a social trend that is generally considered "romantic and natural".
When Alcibiades came of age, many mature men in Athens came to him and wanted to be his teacher. The scene can be described as a rush.
In terms of appearance, Lane is certainly better than Alcibiades, but in terms of mass base, he has an advantage after having been together in Athens for such a long time.
"Anyway, here's the plan."
Lan En knocked on the top of the big wooden table, making a 'bang bang' sound. This voice seemed to go straight into the heart.
Aspasia, who was next to her, looked at Alcibiades with a deeper expression.
This outstanding woman, who was unable to step onto the political stage due to gender issues, seems to have more plans for this.
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(End of this chapter)