"The world has indeed changed."
Xie Xuanyi perceived the undertone in True Master Jun Shan's words, yet remained undisturbed.
He gazed at the reflection of lanterns on Ying Lake, speaking in an exceedingly calm voice, "For a dynasty to make its people willing to die for it, it's not as simple as chanting slogans... Whether a dynasty rises or falls isn't just about what the subjects have done for the dynasty, but also what the rulers of the dynasty have done for the people."
A simple truth circulated among the mundane streets.
The common man should regard himself as a person.
Those above should regard others as people.
If Great Chu were to follow Great Yue, treating its citizens as worthless, how could such a dynasty be worth the sacrifice of its subjects?
"That's the principle…"
True Master Jun Shan's youthful face unexpectedly took on a few traces of vicissitudes.
His eyes held regret and even more pity.