Chapter 45

This incident made Shi Yi realize once again the importance of having his own power. Without your own armed force in this feudal society with its rigid class structure, if you are content to be a lowly commoner, a destitute peasant willing to accept the exploitation of the hierarchy, then you will be perfectly safe. You can trade your dignity for the right to survive. But the moment you desire a better life, or create something capable of overturning this world, the entire class system will turn its spearheads toward you. Because you are not worthy of sitting at the table; you are only meant to be exploited. This was why Shi Yi was willing to give up two wen of profit per unit to secure a guarantee from Wang Zhaoxing. Before you have the strength to stand on your own, you must understand the necessity of sharing the spoils.