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Chen Tao, with his not-so-bright mind, was caught off guard by Xu Lie's probing questions. Justice or injustice? What stance could he take?
Furrowing his brows deeply, it seemed as if he was about to explode from the pressure. His expression was so comical that it amused the audience.
"Don't overthink it; just start fighting. Forget about the verbal sparring."
"This protagonist in Cang Hai Jue isn't up to par. In those old martial arts dramas, the heroes were all masters of rhetoric, eloquently speaking their minds and embodying virtues. How is it that you, Chen Tao, are falling so short?"
"Just look at the Second Prince and his philosophical insights; against him, Chen Tao would surely lose any debate."
Chen Tao felt his mind filled with Xu Lie's words, which seemed to form an iron door blocking his thoughts, cutting off all reasoning. No matter how anxious or urgent he felt, he couldn't break through that door to reach a conclusion.
His eyes reflected a range of emotions—first confusion, then contemplation, and finally impatience: Why was His Highness circling around the issue? Why not speak plainly?
Xu Lie's cheek twitched slightly; he had overestimated Chen Tao's intellectual capacity. The original plan was scrapped. He had intended to engage in a debate and showcase his personal insights before the audience through the lens of the camera. Instead, it turned into a one-sided lesson.
This time, Xu Lie aimed to simplify his explanation: "It's quite simple; just think from the perspective of your own interests."
"Imagine you are the Last Emperor of the Great Li. Da Qian is rising in rebellion, aiming to annihilate your family and overthrow your dynasty. That directly threatens your fundamental interests. No matter how grand Da Qian's promises sound or how beneficial they claim to be for the people, for you as the Last Emperor of the Great Li, that is injustice."
"Now switch perspectives again; you are the last of the Da Li lineage, a poor person without a place to stand. Da Qian's rebellion benefits your core interests. Regardless of how many lives Da Qian's soldiers take or how much destruction they cause, for you, that is justice."
From Xu Lie's words, Chen Tao sensed a chilling coldness akin to winter. It was an inhumane way of thinking, one that disregarded human emotions in favor of a ruthless pursuit of self-interest—a beastly mentality devoid of any warmth or compassion.
He couldn't help but clench his fists tightly. "Is it really true that all feelings in the world can be summed up with just one word—interest—when it comes to Your Highness? I don't think so! Justice or injustice, everyone has their own scale to measure it! The truth of justice will be recorded in the annals of history, left for future generations to judge!"
These two exchanges prompted the audience to send even more comments in the form of Danmaku.
"Unbeatable Chen Tao, I don’t understand you. Just give me the answer directly. Only the Second Prince would get it; if it were me, I wouldn’t bother explaining."
"Hahaha, am I the only one who finds the silly protagonist interesting? Although the Second Prince is mature and calm, the protagonist seems a bit naive. But isn’t he right? Justice or injustice will be evaluated by future generations. It seems this protagonist has a bit of a knack for rhetoric."
"Looking at this dialectical problem, the Second Prince really doesn’t seem like someone from ancient times. In contrast, Chen Tao appears somewhat immature. Future generations will certainly have their critiques, but they could also apply the Second Prince's dialectical reasoning. Different regions will undoubtedly have different opinions."
The characters in the play argued with each other while the audience outside expressed their views. This allowed the silent viewers who were both watching the drama and reading Danmaku to feel satisfied on both fronts.
Chen Tao's words came from the heart. As he spoke, he recalled those thousands of laborers hired by the Second Prince to build the docks back when Xia Cheng was in power—their sincere smiles and hard work.
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