Extraordinary pedigree

Xia Xiu listened to Hanks's argument silently. When the other party finished speaking, he gently raised the glass filled with amber wine and took a sip of wine.

This wine is indeed extraordinary. Its mellow taste flows slowly along the taste buds and finally slides into the stomach, bringing a warm and satisfying feeling.

"If the operation of the world requires the way of managing the savings pool, I will not hesitate to adopt this method." The voice of the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven is low and powerful, revealing an unquestionable confidence, "and I will frankly say that I am fully capable of becoming the helmsman of this world and shouldering the responsibility of the savior."

His eyes stayed on Hanks' face, and his tone became more serious:

"However, this does not mean that I will regard the governance strategy or the governed people as just a means to achieve the goal. For me, it will always be the goal, and it can only be the goal."

The fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven described the social behavior standards that he wanted and could shape as a holder of great power in an extremely serious tone:

"When taking action, human nature should be taken into account, whether in yourself or in anyone. In any other person, as an end, and always only as an end.

Every rational being should act as if he becomes the legislator of a universal kingdom through his actions.

He put down his empty glass, stood up, and looked at the Atlasians:

"Each of us should consider whether our standards of behavior are sufficient to become a universal moral law when we act. With equal power, you and I are the embodiment of moral laws. And actions are moral only when they are based on those principles that you and I both want to become universal laws.

"In other words, the actions of the Kingdom of Heaven are immoral in your eyes, in the eyes of all Atlasians; and your actions are also the same in our eyes, you are also immoral."

His eyes revealed a deep seriousness:

"In my eyes, the Kingdom of Heaven is not just a political entity, it has the mission of giving mankind the morality of the 'categorical imperative'. I will act according to this 'categorical imperative' and shape everything - it is an objective and universally applicable moral standard; the correctness of moral behavior should be based on correct motives and universal moral laws. "

"In your eyes, the highest moral purpose of an individual seems to be the pursuit of his own happiness and self-realization. Indeed, individuals should pursue their own greatest interests, which is not only morally justified, but also a manifestation of rationality. What you think of as freedom is the freedom to pursue personal interests; and what we think of as freedom is self-discipline under universal moral laws. "

At this moment, Xia Xiu's golden eyes and Hanks' dark brown eyes locked in the air, and their eyes collided like sparks, and each other's thoughts and beliefs were fully revealed at this moment.

They represent not only individuals, but two completely different transcendental ideologies - Atlasism, with its extreme individualism and egocentrism as its core; while the Kingdom of Heaven emphasizes the moral constraints of individual (including power holders) behavior and altruism to the entire human race.

But the feeling that Hugh Abraham gave Hanks was not just a conflict of ideologies, but a more three-dimensional and more contradictory feeling.

The Kingdom of Heaven itself is Atlas, but they refuse to admit it. They call it He is a future human being, that is, an angel.

Hanks has read Hugh Abraham's past resume. Just looking at the resume, he thinks that the fourth sword bearer in the kingdom of heaven should be a person like the Federation and other Atlas doctrines. This angel from the earth has all the potential qualities of [Atlas doctrine].

Looking at the resume of this sword bearer, you will know that he has never been as compassionate as Mu or Saint Valentine.

After meeting, the profound thoughts and passion for power displayed by the fourth sword bearer in the kingdom of heaven changed his initial impression.

He is not just a capable leader; he is a ruler with firm beliefs and moral perspectives, and his eyes flash with the most determined commitment to the future. Noh and his ardent desire for high-level power.

As the fourth sword bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven said at the beginning, he not only has the potential to become the helmsman of the world, but also, if given the opportunity, he will definitely extend a strong hand, firmly grasp the steering wheel of the world, and push the world forward according to his will.

This determination and self-confidence make him completely different from any so-called angel in the past. He does not hide his desire for power, but expresses it with an almost fanatical enthusiasm.

He has the human thought of the future of the Kingdom of Heaven. Angels are people who transcend the existing moral and social limitations. He creates his own values ​​and goals and leads mankind to evolve to a higher form of existence and life.

Angels are not bound by traditional morality. , bravely face the suffering and challenges of Terra's existence, and pursue personal strength and perfection.

Under this trend of thought, Xia Xiu, including all angels in the Kingdom of Heaven, will be [Atlas] without exception.

However, their contradiction lies in the fact that they have transferred part of their power to Eden and the human supremacy trend.

Eden restricts angels, and its internal ethics has an absolute imperative moral concept - it shapes a human ethics based on [absolute imperative] for the Kingdom of Heaven, which is a universally applicable moral code that emphasizes rationality and universality.

Moral behavior must be based on unconditional and universally applicable principles, and universalize behavior into laws that all rational beings can accept.

Emphasizes the need to view human supremacy as an end in itself and not merely as a means to one's own ends.

Eden requires angels to exercise self-discipline and absolute loyalty to the universal moral laws constructed by human supremacy.

Therefore, Heaven has a sense of contradiction that is so thick that it is almost divided.

The dynamic development and resolution of internal contradictions promote the advancement of the Kingdom of Heaven, and contradictions are not eternal. They are resolvable, and the way to resolve them is through human transformation that completes the "Utopia Outline".

[Atlas] headed by John K. Hanks has a scornful attitude toward this concept. They also value rationality (power), but they believe that rationality first serves individual self-interest and personal realization. value.

For these giants, reason (power) is a tool for understanding the world and guiding personal actions to maximize self-worth.

At this moment, Hanks finally noticed the same conflicting feeling that was so thick that it was almost torn apart by the fourth swordsman in the Kingdom of Heaven in front of him.

The other party agreed with Eden's categorical imperative moral concept, which comes from serving mankind, but he did not have the "neighbor love" of a "sage"-that is, requiring people to unconditionally love others as themselves. .

For Xia Xiu, this kind of morality inhibits human instinct and strength, hinders the development and transcendence of human personality, and unprincipled love for neighbors is a denial of self-worth and the worship of mediocrity.

Therefore, he rejects this morality.

Hanks' eyes were sharp, like a prophet looking at the future. He questioned the angel in front of him:

"Are you going to lead the Authority, create your own values ​​and goals, and enforce them as a categorical imperative to lead those in distress out of trouble?"

His voice had a challenging tone, "Do you really think you can save all suffering with the way of salvation you have written?"

Xia Xiu shook his head gently, his eyes revealing an indescribable determination and depth:

"No, among all the objects that are written on, the only ones I love are those written with blood. Because blood is not only a symbol of life, it also represents a spirit, an indomitable spirit. So, write with blood Bar."

His voice was deep and powerful, like an echo from the abyss.

"It is difficult to understand the blood of dissidents. I hate those lazy people who like to read."

"Ideas are just ideas, and in many cases ideas become just tools and racing grounds for others. But words that are truly full of passion and sacrifice, the kind of words that shed blood every word, must be written by their own hands."

Hanks stared deeply into Xia Xiu's golden eyes and said in a deep voice: "So, regarding the third question, we are not completely opposite in philosophy."

Xia Xiu returned his calm gaze.

"Indeed, the Kingdom of Heaven also values ​​individual greatness and transcendence, but what we emphasize is the use of this power under moral constraints and how to serve the broad interests of mankind. The same is true for pseudo-human beings, who are also part of humanity. If If horse racing does take place, then the Authority has an obligation to help the Commonwealth curb the exploitation of these people."

After hearing this, Hanks couldn't help laughing, with a kind of arrogance and unconcealable contempt in his laughter: "You have to know that the parasites will not be grateful for our help, and may even hate and hate us. "

Xia Xiu stood still and looked at Hanks with burning eyes:

"To those who scoff, the whole sky is covered by thunderclouds, which is a terrible sign of disaster. But to me, it is just dust under my feet. I laugh at this dark cloud, its darkness and heaviness. It has no weight in my eyes.”

"When they look up for progress, they need to look up at the oppressive haze. And I only need to lower my head to see it. Because I am already standing on a high place, and looking down from this height, all hardships and constraints seem insignificant."

The blond young man's expression showed a contemptuous and confident smile, and he continued: "Among the group of scoffers, who can laugh happily at all the challenges and stride forward? Who can climb to the highest peak and start from That supreme place, mocking all the sad games and bleak solemnity below?”

How arrogant. Hanks couldn't help but think to himself.

He was amazed by the thorough confidence and arrogance of the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven.

This kind of self-confidence, this attitude of being almost arrogant about everything, was undoubtedly shocking, and even made him, an [Atlasist] who thought he had seen all the great storms in the world, feel an indescribable shock.

Hanks had to admit that even for an [Atlas] like him who could cause the world to tremble with every move he made, facing those superhuman words and the belief behind them also seemed extremely arrogant.

[Wandman Newspaper] Although they have emphasized countless times in their reports the danger that the angel Hugh Abraham may bring to various forces on Terra, and spread many alarmist comments, in fact they seem to have underestimated the influence of the other party. force.

He bets that those fanatical believers in Utopia in the Kingdom of Heaven will definitely worship this sword-wielding man.

In his thinking, Hanks realized that if the angel Xia Xiu really stood on the thirteenth seat of the highest power center in heaven, then the structure of the world might be far beyond what a simple "Atlas Shrugged" could do. description category.

Fortunately, while the Agency and the Commonwealth disagree on certain issues, they are both seeking to achieve higher goals and values.

Hanks finally nodded in agreement: "As long as you can properly handle the conflict between the federation and those horse racers, I will, as Prime Minister of the New Alliance Economic Adjustment Council, ensure that resources are allocated appropriately."

This attitude shows that he is ready to support Xia Xiu in solving the third problem. Although he has reservations about Xia Xiu's methods and goals, he is willing to cooperate with Xia Xiu on this issue and find a solution that is acceptable to both parties. s solution.

Xia Xiu is very satisfied with this, "The third issue is ultimately about the distribution between the federal government and interest groups."

"And the last question is the most important one. The scoffers you just mentioned are also part of this problem." Xia Xiu and Hanks sat down to discuss again, "The last question is from horse racing. The internal disputes among the groups are complicated, and groups in trouble often tend to differentiate - about the complex relationship between individual success and group identity."

"The antagonism between partially successful individuals and those infected who are unwilling to participate. The latter may believe that this competition exacerbates discrimination and alienation against them, causing divisions within the group - this is also [Red Branch], or It’s the favorite ‘game module’ of the Four Monarchs of Chaos.”

Xia Xiu paused for a moment and explained each point in detail:

“While some individual participants view their participation as voluntary and beneficial, this does not mean that all individuals with similar symptoms accept this form of ‘display’ or recognize its value.

"The four distortion rates, by themselves, divide the patient group into four."

"Members possess mild equine characteristics, such as tiny horse ears or slightly stronger leg muscles, and are almost unaffected in life. May be neutral or slightly supportive of horse racing due to its impact on their daily lives Not much, and at the same time they may appreciate the entertainment and competitive aspects of the game.

Horses with more obvious equine characteristics, such as ponytails and well-developed leg muscles, which enhance their running and jumping abilities, may be more supportive of horse racing, because their own physical abilities make it possible for them to perform well in competitions, thereby gaining Social recognition and personal achievement.

The deformations are more severe, including functional impairment and significant changes in appearance, such as the lower body turning into a horse hoof or the function of important organs being damaged. There is an opposition to horse racing because such activities may exacerbate concerns and alienation about their physical condition, and they may be more concerned with improving their quality of life through medical and social support rather than being used for display or competition.

Finally, nearly total body aberrations severely impact their quality of life, and these members require ongoing medical intervention and care. are necessarily strongly opposed to horse racing, as the activity may be seen as exploitative of their plight. This group may be more concerned with raising social awareness and obtaining better medical and social support for patients with severe deformities. "

Xia Xiu rubbed his eyebrows, his tone still serious:

"Finally, human rights organizations and other PLHIV groups hold the moral high ground and demand that the New Alliance intervene to protect the dignity and rights of 'pseudo-human beings'. However, these demanders contradict the actual experiences and needs of individual participants, who may not Do not feel that they have been exploited. How does this tension between ideal moral standards and actual individual satisfaction affect policy making and public opinion, creating new conflicting groups?”

"Today's conflicts are undoubtedly created by the people of [Red Branch] by using these four contradictory groups and one kind of public moral opinion according to their master's preferences."

Gugugu~ I overslept. This chapter was supposed to be coded at noon. I was thinking about updating it during the May Day Golden Week, but I didn’t expect to oversleep directly. I went to the group to send a May Day red envelope, Gugugu~