Chapter 282 The son is rebellious, but the granddaughter is assertive
Chapter 282: The son is rebellious, but the granddaughter has her own opinion
Author: Jingxiadust
Chapter 282: The son is rebellious, but the granddaughter has her own opinion
Not only was Komemon Seizo not angry, but he was very happy. He could see things so clearly at this age. He was really an outstanding child.
Kensuke's sharp teeth and sharp tongue, Shizuo's early wisdom, are all more perfectly displayed in this child, which is really good!
Looking at Xiao Ai with admiration in his eyes, Gu Meimen Qingzang smiled slightly and said, "You can see this, which is pretty good, but it's not deep enough."
"Really?" It was Xiao Ai's turn to be noncommittal.
Gu Meimen Qingzang took a sip of black tea, moistened his throat, and said thoughtfully: "Do you know how much agricultural taxes could reach during the Warring States Period?"
Mingmei thought for a while and replied: "I heard that the highest level is over 90%."
Xiao Ai's answer was more specific, "It has been maintained at above 60% for a long time, and tax collection of 40% is considered benevolent policy. There was a period when it reached 70 to 90%."
Gu Meimen Qingzang nodded, very satisfied with the knowledge reserve of the two children.
"Even if it reaches this level, it still hasn't triggered a nationwide rebellion. This is considered a miracle in the whole world. This kind of thing would never happen in other countries. What did you think of?"
Xiao Ai and Mingmei looked at each other, wondering what the prosecutor general meant.
However, Komemon Kiyozō didn’t really want them to answer, he continued on his own:
“Our people are naturally accustomed to obeying those in authority, and the sequence of meritorious service is the best proof of this. Needless to say, this point needs no further explanation.
They are also accustomed to following the footsteps of the strong and integrating into the group to gain a sense of security.
Therefore, you cannot expect them to have any ideas of their own. They will agree with the ideas of the strong and the ideas of the group, but they will not stick to themselves."
Komemon Seizo tapped the coffee table with his finger, "Such citizens need elites to lead them and speak for them."
"The elites you call are the descendants of monopoly families in all walks of life?"
Xiao Ai did not deny the national roots, but only expressed dissatisfaction with the elites.
"I can't tell you everything, but to a certain extent, that's almost the truth." Gu Meimen Qingzang cleared his throat.
"To give you a specific example, in the search section where your uncle is working, there is a member of the White Bird Police Department who you should have met."
Xiao Ai and Ming Mei nodded.
"Do you think it is the Shiratori Police Department or the Takagi Criminal Investigation Department that is better?"
"Shiratori Police Department."
There is no doubt about this, the two sisters answered in unison.
"Why? Is it really just the talent gap between the two?" After Gumemon Kiyozō asked, he started to explain himself.
"The Shiratori Police Department has been learning all kinds of knowledge, including law, since you were your age, and has never slackened off.
At the same time, Takagi Criminal was probably just playing around with his peers.
So-called monopoly families are far more strict than civilian families when raising their offspring.
Police Officer Shiratori did not inherit his father's career and pursue a career in finance, but chose to enter the police system himself. Even so, he is still better than most of his peers."
Gu Meimen Qingzang paused, looked at the thoughtful expressions of the two children, and continued:
“These families not only educate their offspring strictly, they also provide richer educational resources, broaden their horizons, etc.
If you inherit the family business, your elders will also impart valuable and relevant experience, which is not accessible to ordinary families.
In this case, two children with similar talents have grown up. Who do you think is the elite? Who is more qualified to stand on the stage and become a member of the leadership of the people?"
Xiao Ai and Mingmei were silent. They didn't say anything stupid about providing equal educational resources and equal experience and vision to common people. This is something that only the heroine of a morning drama would do.
Large families, especially families with long inheritance, generally have mature education methods, but how many parents among the common people really know how to educate their children?
This gap is absolutely impossible to close, so they have to admit that if two children with similar talents are not considered, the one from a big family is indeed better.
That is the so-called elite.
"Will elites emerge among civilians? Of course, as the largest group, there will always be geniuses who stand out.
However, such people are usually not buried, and the big family often absorbs new blood.
There are many ways to adopt a son-in-law, a surrogate son-in-law, or an adopted son. In short, quite a few of them ended up becoming members of various families.
As a result, it seems that this country is full of hereditary people with the same surname."
Xiao Ai was noncommittal about this statement. She felt it was a bit deceptive, but she did not dwell on this point. After being silent for a while, she said:
"Not every descendant of a big family is good enough, but they also rely on their father's connections and resources to continue the family's glory and prevent latecomers from entering.
The most important thing is that most of them have no intention of seeking benefit for the people and are just focused on preserving their family's status."
"Yes, there are many stupid people in the big family who steal high positions, and some silverfish do all kinds of outrageous evil for the benefit of the family..."
Gu Meimen Qingzang nodded, and then his eyes became deep, "But... if you are from a civilian background, will you really benefit the people?"
Looking at the two children who were thoughtful, he took advantage of the situation and said:
"There are many problems, and it's no use just complaining. If you want to change everything, entering the prosecutor's office is the best choice!
We cannot guarantee that everyone in high positions has the consciousness to seek benefits for the people, but at least we can supervise them not to exceed the bottom line.
Whether it is a criminal offense, corruption or bribery, or tax evasion, only the prosecutor's office can ignore the other party's status and bring down even the Prime Minister!"
Mingmei and Xiaoai listened very carefully. It is true that every criminal case is within the scope of the prosecutor's authority and he has the right to decide whether to prosecute and further investigate.
The Special Investigation Department, which is responsible for investigating corruption and bribery, has overthrown more than one prime minister and has always been a hero in the eyes of the people.
Even special national security incidents can theoretically be handled by the Public Security Department of the Procuratorate.
However, Xiao Ai didn't believe it all. These words were obviously suspected of exaggerating the role of the prosecutor's office, and deliberately ignored other aspects. The topic was a bit off track.
Substituting hereditary disadvantages for the importance of supervising and cleaning up silverfish was just to trick myself and my sister into becoming prosecutors.
But as the saying goes, see through but don't tell, Xiao Ai still cooperated with Gu Meimen Qingzang's speech.
"Prosecutors have too much power, so the selection conditions are very strict. Every prosecutor is undoubtedly the best of the best.
Therefore, our Gumeimen family has extremely high requirements for future generations. Scum with evil intentions like Yansuke do not deserve any support at all, and there is no need to try to sneak into the prosecutor's office!
The children of the Gumeimen family must be elites and must be responsible, able to take on such an important task and clean up the silverfish for the country and the people.
Have you two realized this?"
Faced with the full expectation in Gu Meimen Qingzang's eyes, Xiao Ai looked at him and smiled politely.
"I will think about it."
"..."
Gu Meimen Qingzang was silent for a moment and took a deep breath. He felt a little headache. It was not good for his granddaughter to be too smart and it was difficult to deceive.
As rebellious as their fathers and uncles...
Well, my granddaughter is different. She has her own opinion in doing this.
