God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Respecting and acknowledging the strong is indeed a very normal and natural truth.

However, for Yuan Tan, this truth does not mean it is correct.

As a scion of a prominent family, and someone who had been educated in such a family since childhood, Yuan Tan was well aware that while people from such a social class might submit to the strong, not everyone would.

Such praise and eulogy, if not heartfelt, would be nothing short of groveling.

A few families may be able to achieve this level, but that doesn't mean everyone will.

For people around the world today, especially for some who are not afraid of power, they will only submit to truth, not strength.

Trying to force these people to submit through force will only invite greater backlash.

"Judging from your expression, you should understand the reason. Is Chen Zichuan able to receive undisguised praise and acclaim from the aristocratic families simply because the other party is strong? Or is it because he can gain benefits from the other party?" Yuan Shao directly stated the two options.

Upon hearing these two questions, even though he had more thoughts and considerations in his mind, Yuan Tan instinctively trusted the latter.

Only sufficient benefits can change a person's mind; as for sufficient force, it is merely to ensure that the benefits will not backfire when they are given.

His formidable martial prowess, placing him at the pinnacle of power, and his actions that bring immense benefits to everyone, have earned him widespread praise.

"I see, Father, I understand!" After careful consideration, Yuan Tan immediately expressed his thoughts.

"It is precisely because of the unparalleled benefits brought to the aristocratic families, coupled with their unmatched abilities, that they have achieved their current superior status." Yuan Shao clapped his hands lightly, explaining the arrangements and plans involved.

By rapidly expanding the economic pie, the powerful families can gain more profits and enjoy more benefits.

The subsequent research into inheritance routes and competition methods provided aristocratic families with a more intuitive and concise way of confirming their future.

Like father, like son; like father, like son; and the wise progenitor, like son. These seemingly normal behaviors are precisely what build a family's continuous prosperity.

Chen Xi's actions alone have already proven a truth.

While powerful families may possess abundant resources, true strength always lies in their people.

If an individual cannot effectively utilize these resources and strengths, then these resources will merely become objects of others' opinions.

Therefore, to truly pass on this legacy, a continuous stream of talented individuals is needed.

In the current environment and talent development programs, established families can most likely ensure that their families produce talented individuals. Even if they are not once-in-a-century or once-in-a-millennium talents, as long as they have above-average talent, the family can ensure its continued prosperity.

Even if it declines somewhat, it won't decline too drastically.

It is precisely because the future and the legacy are so promising that people appreciate the present reality more and have a stronger desire to strive for the future. Only by acquiring more things and land now can we present a more excellent and glorious legacy to future generations.

"So that's how it is. No wonder the aristocratic families do this. But even so, what impact does it have on us? Aren't we also enjoying this benefit?" After understanding the reason, Yuan Tan looked at Yuan Shao with some confusion, unable to understand the disadvantages involved.

Since this is a good thing for most aristocratic families, then for them, as the leaders among these families, it is naturally the best of all.

While some of these ideas may not be entirely positive, it must be acknowledged that among aristocratic families, the Yuan family's strength is undoubtedly second to none.

The Yuan family can obtain the benefits that other powerful families can obtain, and may even have a very high percentage of them. This doesn't seem like a bad thing at all.

“From the perspective of aristocratic families, this way of thinking is indeed correct. But from the perspective of a monarch, your thinking will only harm the Yuan family.” Yuan Shao, who was originally there to provide ideological and political education for the future, laid out certain things openly, trying to dismantle them as much as possible, so that Yuan Tan could understand the meaning behind them.

"How could this be?" Yuan Tan's expression darkened as he considered that his own thoughts might have harmed the Yuan family.

"As a monarch, whether it is the monarch of a kingdom or the monarch of an empire, relying on a powerful family is an absolutely unacceptable choice. As for the reason, our Yuan family is the best example..." Yuan Shao pointed to himself at this moment, directly using past historical events to prove the present.

Why did the Han Empire continue to decline for so many years? Wasn't it partly due to its heavy reliance on powerful families?

If initially there were some policy deviations in the heavy reliance on aristocratic families, these could be reversed at any time. However, with the rapid changes of emperors, these families were also significantly eroding the power of the country. In the end, they could even take advantage of the situation to create opportunities for the country to be controlled.

"I understand, thank you for your explanation, Father!" Yuan Tan forced down the turmoil in his heart and replied in as calm a tone as possible.

The words he had heard earlier almost told him outright that the Yuan family was once the biggest rebel, or rather, that his father was once the biggest rebel in the world.

Anyone with a modicum of self-awareness knows that such words should absolutely not be said.

Even if there is such a tendency, it must never be revealed.

Having such thoughts and acting in such ways are two completely different things. The former is naturally harmless, and one can think whatever one wants, but the latter can be extremely dangerous.

"Therefore, for a monarch, powerful families can be used, but they shouldn't be overly relied upon. There must be opportunities for advancement at the lower levels, so they can see hope—a fair hope. Only in this way can a new balance be established among them, and only then can we utilize this balance to maintain the stability a country should have." Yuan Shao retracted his previous statement, emphasizing the key differences. "In this regard, Princess Wannian has done a very good job. She not only holds actual power but also distributes the proper channels for advancement, giving everyone the opportunity to climb these paths, even if they only seem fair. It's still much better than having no paths at all..."

His purpose in coming here was not only to see how this place was developing, but also to educate and cultivate Yuan Tan, so that Yuan Tan would understand the true meaning of his current position and circumstances.

"I will heed my father's teachings!" Yuan Tan replied once again, then recalled the paths Yuan Shao had mentioned.

I originally thought it was just that person in Chang'an acting impulsively, but now it seems that the other party is much stronger than me and has seen much more.

Thankfully, she was a woman, otherwise...

(End of this chapter)