In the face of Saladin’s doubts, Todd did not show the slightest panic, and said unhurriedly: "Scholars have two meanings. One is those who are knowledgeable, and the other is those who are devoted. A person of study. Perhaps you have seen the former caliph too much, but you rarely see the latter. And I am precisely one of the latter."

Hearing Todd's self-defense, Saladin clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "Well said, well said! In you, I can see neither the arrogance of scholars nor the secular flattery! People, that's how it is!"

Saladin turned his gaze to Miles and said happily: "Those scholars from the north, when they see me, they either point to my nose and question God, or they kneel at my feet and ask for surrender, your friend. He is really an interesting person!"

　　 Hearing the imperial emperor’s praise, Miles nodded, with a rare smile on his face.

　　 Saladin stroked his beard, sat upright, and asked Todd, "Scholar from the north, you are my guest. Today's topic is up to you. Come on, what do you want to discuss with me?"

　　 Todd was taken aback, thinking about it in his heart.

If the topic chooses microbes or alchemy, Saladin will be suspicious within a few words, because the name of the "God Blessed Alchemist" on Todd's head is too loud and easy to think of. Here; moreover, with too much talk about bacteria, viruses, and parasites, Saladin might force herself to stay if she finds it is good for the empire.

　　 Thinking of this, Todd finally chose a more popular topic-politics.

　　 Saladin was a little surprised: "Do you want to talk about monarch power and governing the people?"

　　 Todd replied: "There is an emperor sitting in front of me. Isn't it the best time to talk about this now?"

While watching Todd carefully, Saladin nodded happily and smiled: "Okay, the three of us will talk about power and governance today! Well, let me think about where I should start... You are from the north. , Do you know this place in Muxicheng?"

　　 Hearing Saladin’s question, Todd was shocked, but there was no wave on his face: “Naturally know that the Kingdom of Muxi has risen within a few years and has now become the brightest kingdom in the entire parish.”

　　 "The King of Muxi City, known as the Holy King, is nominally the ruler of the kingdom, but he has transferred power to a department called the Cabinet. Do you know about this?"

　　 Todd nodded slightly.

　　 Saladin looked at Todd's clasped hands and said with a smile: "Since you know all these things, it will be much easier for us to talk about it."

"Let us first look at two thousand years ago. Before the ancient Tyro Empire was established, in the world at that time, multiple independent city-states formed several countries, the largest of which was implemented on the basis of citizens. Democracy. In that country, citizens have equal rights. Everyone has the right to participate in politics. The citizens' assembly is the country's highest authority. At that time, most of these citizens were farmers and handicraftsmen in a group of city-states. "

Saladin drank his mouth and moistened his throat: "However, with the rise of aristocratic slave owners, land annexation gradually prevailed, and a large number of farmers and handicraftsmen went bankrupt and became slaves to the nobles. Under democratic politics, the so-called citizen groups were also divided. Disintegrated, noble slave owners became monarchs, and eventually the democratic republic was replaced by an autocratic monarchy."

　　 Saladin said this, stopped, looked at Todd and asked, "How is it? Does it sound familiar?"

　　 The latter frowned tightly and said nothing.

"The situation in Twilight City is almost exactly the same as it was two thousand years ago. Citizens have equal rights to participate in politics and elect members. The members form the Royal Parliament and make decisions on national affairs. The powerful people in the country are playing a new role. The role of nobility, they annex land and embezzle property. Then, when the power accumulates to a certain extent, these rich people will inevitably pursue political status and turn into the ruling class of the country."

　　 Todd stared at Saladin and asked in a low voice, "You mean to say, Twilight is recreating the old road two thousand years ago..."

"Is it not? With the development of commerce and industry, wealth will eventually be collected in the hands of a small group of people. This small group of people can control the lives of most citizens through employment and enslavement, thereby gaining invisible power. Eventually achieve control of the country."

"If that day comes, this group of "small people" with wealth and power will compete for an emperor and reappear the splendor of the monarchy; but it is also possible that they will avoid fighting and adopt a way of taking turns in power. An elite political group completely controls the power of the country."

　　 Saladin looked at Todd with a smile and shook his head and said, "So, in my opinion, the decision of the Twilight King to transfer power is simply embarking on an old road that is destined to return to the starting point."

Todd shook his head and expressed different opinions: "Although the current Twilight City is very similar to two thousand years ago, it will not follow the old path of the past. The most fundamental reason lies in the government and the law. The democratic republic empire two thousand years ago The government’s decision-making and legal constraints are relatively weak, and the country can easily be controlled by the aristocracy. However, if government members are full-time politicians and rely solely on elections; and the independent legislative, judicial, and law-enforcement agencies of the law can prevent civil rights from falling behind. ."

Saladin was silent for a moment, and after carefully chewing Todd's speech, he slowly said: "What you said is very interesting. Some things have given me new ideas and perspectives. But you still have no way to solve the most basic problem. -The divide between the rich and the poor."

"The poorer the poorer, the richer the richer. This is a common problem in all democratic countries. When citizens are deprived of their wealth a little bit, they will have to depend on the new aristocracy to survive. As the materials available for use become less and less, In order to continue their lives, they have only two choices, one is resistance and the other is obedience. If the resistance fails, these citizens will eventually lose their freedom; and if they choose to obey, although they retain their freedom, they are completely similar. For the existence of slaves."

Todd objected again: "Compared with the past, the government should have an important public function, which is to adjust the wealth of society and reduce social conflicts. Specific methods can use taxation, fiscal concessions, national welfare and other tools; on the other hand, The democratic factor in law-making can eliminate inequality as much as possible."

Saladin waved his hand and said: "What you are talking about is nothing more than a temporary solution. The speed of the government's adjustment of wealth is impossible to catch up with the speed of the aristocracy. If it is too hasty, it will even trigger a riot in the kingdom; the right to make laws is itself. In the hands of a few people, how can fairness be said?"

　　 Todd looked at Saladin and suddenly asked in a deep voice: "If, in your opinion, the road to a democratic republic is a dead end, then what about monarchy? Is this a perfect road?"

　　 Hearing this, Miles pulled Todd's sleeves anxiously, motioning him to pay attention to the speech.

Saladin heard Todd's questioning, and his heart became bored. The whole person suddenly fell down. After a long rest, he calmly said to Miles: "It doesn't matter, academic discussions should not be constrained by red tape. "

"I have to admit that in a huge empire, if you only listen to one person in everything, it is not a good thing." Saladin supported his body with his arms: "If the emperor is wise, it may be okay for the country; But if the emperor is mediocre, the empire will be like a flat boat chasing the sea, passing away in a blink of an eye."

　　 "Take the current Ayub Empire as an example. When I was here, I might be able to barely support it, but my heir..."

　　 "Your Majesty the Emperor!"

　　 Myris' yell made Saladin laugh wryly.

"Myris~lightnovelpub.net~ this is not a taboo thing. People will die one day after all. We have been preparing for this day all our lives. To fear it and avoid it is to try to stay away from the embrace of God. "

Saladin looked at the blue sky and green mountains outside the window, and said softly: "But what makes me feel uneasy is the mission that God has given me, the great vision in the prophecy... If it weren't for this, I would never get involved with Abba. Every plant and tree of the Sri Lanka Empire bears a lifetime infamy..."

　　 Saladin tightly covered his chest with his right hand, a painful expression appeared on his face, and his body slowly tilted to the ground.

　　 Myris was shocked, and quickly stood up and shouted: "Guard! Guard!"

　　 The guards rushed in and watched the emperor fall to the ground. The anxious captain drew out his weapon, pointed at Miles and Todd and shouted, "What did you do?!"

　　 Saladin, sweating profusely, waved his hand and said in an extremely weak voice: "It's none of their business, let them go."

　　 Todd walked to the door of the room and looked back at the Imperial Caliph; it happened that Saladin was also looking at him, surrounded by doctors and guards.

　　 The latter moved his lips slightly and said a word.

　　 Todd recognized that the first half of the sentence was "God has given you and me the same fate, but...", but he couldn't hear the second half.

　　Https://

　　 Please remember the domain name of the book’s first publication:. Mobile version reading URL: