Chapter XXXV. Conclusions and Decisions

"To be honest, I admire your husband, but I don't agree with him." As Fran pondered, the Doctor continued to say to himself, "There is no doubt that the concept of peoples is valued today, but not necessarily in the future...... Ethnicity, religion and even state, those are all deceptive things, and only those who intend to profit from them will always take these empty words to heart, and people will be fooled, but they will not be fooled all the time, because on top of these concepts, there is a higher justice - that is, wealth should be enjoyed by those who create it, and not by those who are high enough to rely on complex ownership structures and even inheritance. ”

"Is it also a sin for children to inherit from their parents? If there is no such inheritance, then how can civilization survive? Fran was a little upset by the doctor's words, and asked back with a little dissatisfaction.

"History has proven that the continuation of civilization does not depend on the inheritance of property, but on the hard work of people, ma'am." "In ancient times, people needed to preserve their lineage by inheritance, but today the situation is very different - we can make more wealth in every ten years than in the last year or two combined, but what about a hundred years from now? It is conceivable that at that time, the wealth and material resources we created will be hundreds of times that of now! At that time, the only thing that can hinder people from entering a life of general affluence is the unfair and reasonable distribution of wealth. And what I hope is that at that time, the workers of all Europe will unite. Establish a European coalition government to establish such a fair and reasonable method of distribution. So that everyone who is willing to work hard can get rid of poverty, not like now. Workers toiled all their lives and died young, only to make ends meet for their families, some of whom were unable to provide for them.

The bourgeois theorists, who are good at talking, believe that as long as the law affirms the equality of all people, they have been freed from the astonishing injustice that has existed since ancient times, and all the problems of the world have been solved. But this is all empty rhetoric - if there is inequality in the distribution of wealth, how can true equality be achieved? Could it be that an heir born into a wealthy family would be more beneficial to society than a factory worker? Will it contribute more than him? But this successor can rely on the superiority he was born with. To live a life of indulgence, to live leisurely, and to take for granted what you have been given—how many of these rentiers and heirs are there in society? Ubiquitous! In effect, this means that most of the income of labor has been eroded by the propertied class using the ownership of the means of production, the interest on debts, and the inheritance of inheritance. Is this fair?

If the inequality in the inheritance and distribution of wealth is not addressed, the 'freedom, equality, fraternity' that you French people have diligently preached is just a new deceptive religious totem. Rather than the so-called equality on the empty paper, I think it is much more urgent to let people share in the wealth and let them create it. It's also much more practical...... Even, much more just......"

As the doctor narrated, Fran, who was listening quietly, turned on a worse and worse face. When Mrs. Marx saw her expression, she hurriedly and secretly pushed her husband.

That's when the doctor woke up. He quickly stopped, then smiled apologetically at Fran. No more continuing your own tirade.

That's when Dr. Marx thought of the little widow. He is also a 'successor to a rich family'.

Although it is not known where her maiden family came from, judging from her appearance and demeanor, it is clear that she came from a rather privileged family, and after her husband's death, she must have inherited a large fortune from her husband, and she should be a fairly wealthy widow by now.

So, when he said so much about property inheritance, didn't he scold the benefactor of his family?

For a moment, he felt a little embarrassed in his heart, for fear that the young woman opposite him would be angry.

However, Fran's mind at the moment was much more complicated than he imagined.

It only took half an hour for Fran to conclude in her mind that the doctor, who seemed to be good-looking and well-behaved, was in fact full of dangerous thoughts, and that he was a demagogue who was tirelessly trying to promote a destructive riot—at least one that would completely upend her and her brother's present position.

Although I don't know how much he has done in actual action in addition to verbal preaching, the existence of this kind of thinking itself is already very dangerous.

Not even a madman like Robespierre ever said anything crazy about nationalizing and redistributing all his wealth, and this man said something much crazier than Robespierre. If everyone believed in this fallacy and heresy, then the world would never be at peace!

As a child from a noble family, and now that her relatives have become powerful people in the current dynasty, she completely cannot accept the doctor's proposition of "abolishing the right to inherit property, eliminating the phenomenon of land concentration, and realizing real equality for all".

If there really was such a day, wouldn't Tréville's glorious and noble surname be the same as the light? No, absolutely not.

The strangest thing was that, however, her brother, a man so wise and far-sighted, did not resent, and even after arguing with the doctor, he did not express his displeasure, but offered to provide him with a living allowance.

What's even more strange is that after being scolded by this doctor several times, he still does not get angry, but continues this kind of sponsorship.

To be honest, even if my brother shot this person directly, it would be much easier to understand than the current situation.

Can even I see who he is and what his thoughts mean, but my brother can't see it?

No, it's impossible, there's no way he can't see it. Fran thought to herself.

But, since he can see it, why does he still behave like this? Whether from the perspective of common sense or reality, it is impossible for his brother to support a terrible thought that will surely knock him to the ground?

The only possibility is that he must have discovered something worthy of his own reference and appreciation from this dangerous and terrible ideological proposition.

What is there to be in such an alarmist narrative that is worth examining and appreciating?

She didn't have to think about it, but she just wanted to know her brother, all the details.

"Ma'am?" Seeing that Fran had been a little distracted, the doctor couldn't help but ask tentatively, "I'm sorry...... I was a little excited just now, so I said it a little too much, so please don't take it to heart, I have always been respectful and grateful to you and your husband......"

"Don't worry, I'm not angry." Fran replied nonchalantly, "I'm just a little curious why my ...... My husband will agree with you......"

"I can't answer that, and it stands to reason that in his position, he should be against me," the doctor smiled wryly, then sighed rather regretfully. Perhaps he also thinks that the system that is now in use in European countries has many shortcomings and needs to be reformed to a certain extent? But I don't know...... Alas, what a pity, I originally wanted to have a good debate with him again, but it turned out to be ......"

That's right, it seems that there is only one explanation.

Fran finally moved at this moment and made a final conclusion.

The elder brother also wanted some kind of social improvement.

Although it is unknown for what reason, her brother believes that after being in this high position, he has the need and obligation to make some contribution to the well-being of the people.

This should be done, even if it is to eliminate dangerous revolutionary propaganda.

And this doctor is an important reference for his brother, reminding him of how terrible the heresy he is facing.

He wants to make his efforts so that the people can enjoy more benefits from the prosperity and development of the country......

What a noble mercy! Everyone should know that he is a great man! Fran thought to herself.

Her whole heart trembled slightly from being moved, and she almost burst into tears.

Fran couldn't imagine that her brother would put the glory of Trevill aside in favor of an ideology that would obviously damage the status of the Trevill family, and the only possibility was that he wanted to do something for the people.

If he wants to do that, then why shouldn't I help him do it?

Having achieved such a position, he was still able to tolerate the vicious ridicule of others, and was able to think not only of himself, but also of the well-being of the people, and even so humble as to keep silent about it......

She suddenly found that she seemed to have rediscovered an aspect of her brother.

"What a great man!" She couldn't help but mumble to herself.

Mary bowed her head slightly, then reached out to cover her face.

"Huh?" The doctor looked at Fran with some curiosity, not understanding what she meant.

"Nothing, doctor, I just get it." Fran smiled again, "Thank you very much for your advice, only through you can I know that my husband is still hiding so many things from me......"

"Hopefully it didn't upset you." The doctor said with some trepidation.

"No, instead of being upset, I am very happy...... Really, very happy. Fran replied in a slightly trembling voice, "Don't worry, we will continue to fund you in the future, whether you want to use it for life, research, or even publishing books, I can help you ......"

"You...... You don't have to do that. The doctor was both a little happy and a little uneasy and embarrassed.

"No...... It's not for you, it's for ......," Fran replied with a reverent severity, "if my husband can do it, so can I." (To be continued......)