To Four Thousand Years Later

Of course, Leonardo could answer the questions Aleister asked.

In fact, his doubts can be simply summarized as why the abolition of the "unequal" social structure of the monarchy failed to change the substantial inequality, but instead became more degenerate. It wasn't too difficult, he said—he already knew the answer to that question. In the capitalist world, the state is alienated from civil society, and at the same time, the dualization of human nature is completed.

The traditional man is thus split in two: he is a citizen of the state and a member of civil society. These two identities will be separated from each other by the alienation of the state from civil society.

Like a common warbler...like Katie. In the political state, as a Sardinian citizen, she enjoys the formal equal rights given by the law; while in civil society, that is, her own private economic life, she can be poor and have nothing. This is due to the alienation between the political "state" and the civil "society"—in an individual's life, individual survival is the ultimate goal, and labor is only a means; but in the state, everyone is a state Citizens are social beings. Monarchy is the complete expression of this alienation, and a republic is only the negation of this alienation in its own sphere.

The Teutons have regarded the "equality" of the Frankish Republic as a kingdom of heaven since decades ago, so they yearn for this political right that "everyone can vote to decide the state affairs", and regard it as an opportunity to get rid of a painful life... However, Aleister, once ruled by the wise king Zhiliman, doubted whether the abolition of the monarchy was particularly necessary. This may seem like a polar opposite. These are two completely different political views. But the essence is the same—they all ignore the fact that the country is determined by civil society.

The bourgeois state is not a heaven of equality, but a tool for one class to oppress another. The reason why it has the appearance of equality seems to put aside the class differences in civil society such as property, education, and belief, and endow people with universal citizenship, just to consolidate and maintain the actual inequality born of the above factors. . But on the other hand, Leonardo didn't want Aleister to get this answer prematurely. At least don't get such an answer from him. Because Aleister trusted him too much. He believed in himself even more than Leonardo—and almost all of Leonardo's other students, subordinates, and friends did as well.

But Leonardo is not as good as they believe in himself. Because he clearly knows that his wisdom is the wisdom of sages from another world. And not necessarily in this society that has been changed by him. Can get completely generic.

Prejudice is farther from truth than ignorance. As Russell said: "I will never die for what I believe in... because I may be wrong. Leonardo has no chance of being wrong-his power is far more than he deserves. Once he goes the wrong way .It is difficult for others to correct his mistakes.

Therefore, Leonardo has always been cautious, conservative, and dare not inflate. The kind of understanding of the future that is about to be witnessed, and the sympathy for the countless sufferings of human beings from ancient times to the present. With the persistent obsession and strong sense of responsibility, these three forces dominate Leonardo at all times. He said without humility that he almost directly created the world today. And because of this... He couldn't let go of it even more. Now Leonardo has occasionally begun to think, when four thousand years later, when people no longer need his guidance, they can safely live in this universe... Where should he go? If the early Solomon were to answer this question, he would take it for granted that "then it would be better to die". Just like the platinum achievement is achieved, the game can be closed.

But things have changed for Leonardo. Even for an ordinary person, a career of several years or decades will produce unusually strong feelings. And resistance is even more so for Leonardo. And now two thousand and five hundred years have passed.

In another fifteen hundred years at most, his journey will reach its end... even in terms of the current technological progress. Maybe not that long. Until then...will he really be able to accept that it's over and let go of the background?

Leonardo believes that the answer may be no.

He would still want to live on.

"That's... maybe not too bad.

perhaps. Leonardo murmured softly.

The pale golden light in his eyes suddenly became brighter

And just as Leonardo was thinking for a moment, Aleister also led him and Lielagin to the backyard.

It's not fully built yet. Construction workers control huge machines that emit black smoke and scorching hot steam, and many dark buildings that cannot be distinguished whether they are being demolished or constructed.

"I plan to erect six buildings here. Two of them will be used as dormitories for students and teachers, and one of them will be used as an office building."

Aleister pointed at those buildings, and said like a chatterbox: "I think most of the students who will come to my place to study are homeless.

"I have to give them a place to live first, so that they can study with peace of mind - they must also have a place to stay, a stable life, so as to ensure that they will not become radical after possessing psionic powers. I think that instead of using morality to Instead of forcing students, it is better to change them with a real way of life.

"Just like a missionary school, I want to make a fully enclosed learning environment. So that they will not be polluted by the chaotic, dangerous, unstable and negative world outside, or deceived by malicious people , Incentives.

talking. Aleister's voice rose slightly: "Psychic power will not lead people to be good, and it will not make people corrupt. Psychic power will only deepen personal characteristics... The good will stay good, and the wicked will become evil. Therefore, I plan to focus on improving their Cultivate moral character.

"It's even an exaggeration. I would rather let these children not know a word, than let them sacrifice all other useful things in order to acquire this knowledge.

Having said that, Aleister suddenly fell silent. He showed a kind, almost amiable smile.

Leonardo followed Aleister's gaze...and found a little girl about seven or eight years old standing there. She has a name that keeps changing back and forth between light green and yellow.

One Augusta,

"Come on, Ada." Aleister stretched out his hand to invite her, knelt down and put his hands on her shoulders, and solemnly introduced to Leonardo: a very smart little girl. Ada, this is me...uh. Teacher...student. Ok. You can call him Master Leonardo. Ada hesitated for a moment, then said hello to Leonardo timidly. Leonardo paused for a moment, and suddenly showed a friendly and delightful smile.

"Hello, Ada."

He smiled cheerfully: "Nice to meet...I mean it.