Chapter 464: What is Justice?
Looking at Dong Ting, who had an indifferent face in front of him, no one dared to step forward to answer for a while.
For everyone's performance, it can actually be regarded as expected by Dong Ting.
"People are like this, they will criticize a person when he is weak, but in the face of a powerful person, no one dares to come forward and answer easily. β
"This nature sometimes has nothing to do with the good or bad of the person himself, but is just an instinctive reaction based on the strength of the person at the time. β
"And this may be the so-called justice of the herd, but that is also the biggest root of human beings!"
Standing beside Liu Jiu with his hands in his hands, Dong Ting's heart was also full of sighs.
After hesitating for a moment, a few people finally stepped forward to answer.
"Senior, this person is not a good person at all, and there is nothing wrong with us doing this!"
"People like him have ended up like this, and they just deserve it. β
Looking at the person who spoke in front of him with a flat face, and the few people behind him who swore with a sworn face, Dong Ting couldn't help but chuckle.
"Hehe, can you say that what you are doing now is also a righteous act?"
Regarding Dong Ting's question, the people present were immediately stunned.
After reacting for a while, the person who spoke out also pulled out his chest and made a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance.
"If the seniors ask like this, the juniors will not deny it, and we are the righteous side compared to him. β
"Hehe!" Seeing the person in front of him chuckle again, Dong Ting also looked at the crowd around him.
"Do you also think that what you are doing now is the right behavior?"
After looking at each other, some of the surrounding crowd nodded, while some had a hint of hesitation in their eyes.
Taking everyone's expressions into his eyes, Dong Ting also looked at the man in front of him with a righteous and awe-inspiring face again.
"Young man, can you tell me what this man has done to you?"
"What did he do to make you so angry that you couldn't control yourself from wanting to step forward?"
"Thisβ" After a moment's hesitation, the man shook his head.
"Liu Jiu didn't do anything to me, but he hurt a lot of people at the beginning, and he was overbearing and intended to assassinate the young marshal. β
"Shouldn't we give this kind of person the punishment he deserves?"
After listening carefully to this man's answer, Dong Ting's heart also felt a burst of disappointment and helplessness.
"Young man, let me ask you, when this Liu Jiu was running rampant, did you know all about it in the fortress?"
"Of course! If I wasn't here, how would I know so well?"
Listening to the man answer the question in that natural tone, the corners of Dong Ting's mouth also hung a trace of helplessness.
"In that case, I will ask you again, young man, since you already know that this man is tyrannical. β
"Did you stand up to stop him, or did you denounce his actions on the street then, as you do now?"
"It's... This... At the time......"
Looking at the man who didn't say anything for a long time, Dong Ting also said the reason with a smile.
"I'm afraid you didn't stand up and criticize him because his power or strength was too big at that time!"
After a pause in his tone, the man's face began to turn red, and he lowered his head and stopped talking.
At this moment, not only this man, but also many other people around him lowered their heads.
Quietly listening to Dong Ting's words, Zhang Xu also sighed in his heart.
But this situation is not too strange!"
Looking around at the crowd around him again, Dong Ting's face also showed a slightly relieved smile.
Because he also saw a trace of guilt on the faces of these people.
"It's not a mistake that you're excited. β
"In the same way, if any of you have been persecuted by him, and now you can vent some anger, this is a normal expression. β
"But young people, you have to remember that you don't deliberately label your emotions as righteous. β
"Just like just now, is your so-called justice just a fist and kick against a person who has lost the ability to resist under the guise of justice?"
"If you really stick to the righteousness of your heart, then you should stand up when this person is a party to the disaster. β
"Even if you can't stop him, or you are afraid of his retaliation, and don't dare to stand up easily, that's human nature!"
"But you can let people who are able to deal with the truth of this matter, instead of hiding behind and doing nothing. β
"Now the persecuted person has not said anything, but you have come forward with great emotion. β
"It seems to me that you have only found a reasonable excuse to exert your violent emotions on him. β
"For him he has been caught, and what awaits him will be the punishment he deserves. β
"Put the rules aside and let your so-called emotions prevail. β
"Frankly, this is not justice! You are only perverted to uphold your own so-called justice. β
This kind of justice is but a dissatisfaction in your hearts, and it is not justice at the level of righteousness. β
"Now for a person who has lost the ability to resist, what is the essential difference between your behavior and his bullying of the weak at the beginning?"
If you really want justice, you should restrain the impulse in your heart and see that this person is punished according to the law. β
"It's not hard to hate someone, it's hard to hate someone in principle. β
The words were loud, although Dong Ting's voice was still so calm, but the words were clearly spread throughout the street.
For these words, people can't refute them, and it also makes everyone's heart know more about themselves.
Still looking at the crowd around him with a calm face, Dong Ting's heart also sighed.
"The so-called justice that comes from the crowd, when you see that the other party is no longer able to resist, this is just a proof of the cowardice hidden in your hearts. β
"Alas, human beings are always so complicated!"
"Alas, what you young people want to do next, decide for yourself!"
After sighing, Dong Ting also stepped away from the crowd, and the direction he was moving was still Yanwutang.
At this moment, Dong Ting's idea is very direct and simple, and he can't let those children become such cowardly people again.
Looking at the figure of Dong Ting leaving from a distance, Qianying, who was dressed in white, was also full of complicated emotions in her heart.
Holding his hands tightly, after a fierce battle of ideas, the white-clothed figure also disappeared in place.
Outside the westernmost part of the Hungarian fortress, there are many guards at the moment, and everyone who enters and leaves this place must identify themselves.
The reason why this place is so heavily guarded is because it is the prison of the Hungarian fortress.
Just as the patrol outside the prison was changing shifts, a woman in white clothes fluttering like ice and snow also came here.
The figure fluttered to the door of the prison, and the soldiers guarding the door immediately greeted him.
"I've seen Yao Xue in charge, I don't know what happened to Miss Xue coming here today?"
That's right, the white-clothed figure who came to the prison was Yao Xue, the director of the Lanling Chamber of Commerce.
"The general has worked hard, I came here today to meet Huang Yilan, who is being detained here. β
Hearing that Yao Xue was going to see someone, the officer guarding the door frowned unnaturally, and then asked Yao Xue routinely.
"I don't know what happened to Miss Xue when she saw Huang Yilan? Please explain the reason clearly, and it is convenient to register below. β
"This is the rule of the prison, and please don't be surprised by Miss Xue. β
"The general is serious! I know the rules here, I just came here to meet him and ask him a few words, other generals, please rest assured, I will not do anything out of the ordinary. β
"Whew!" Hearing Yao Xue's answer, the officer guarding the door also breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, everyone knew that Yao Xue was quite angry about Ran Yun's injury.
If she can't control her emotions after she goes in, and what happens to Huang Yilan, she will take the lead in breaking the rules.
"Okay, Miss Xue register first, and then you can go in to see Huang Yilan. β
After the detailed registration, Yao Xue also entered the prison.
Following the soldiers who led the way all the way inside, Yao Xue also came to the cell where Huang Yilan was held.
Hearing that someone was coming, Huang Yilan in the cell also hurried to the window.
But when she saw that it was Yao Xue who came, Huang Yilan instinctively retreated.
Standing outside the cell and looking at Huang Yilan's frightened expression, Yao Xue's cold face also showed a trace of disdain.
"Hmph! When you stabbed Ran Yun's sword, I really don't know where you got the courage?"
"Don't worry! I won't do anything to you! What awaits you will only be the punishment due to the law. β
Hearing Yao Xue's words, the frightened expression on Huang Yilan's face also dissipated a little, and then came to Yao Xue's face.
"Xue Gu... Miss Xue, please help me to explain it, I will definitely ...... again"
"Shut up!" Huang Yilan's words were cut off with a coquettish shout, and Yao Xue's cold voice also reached Huang Yilan's ears.
"Huang Yilan, do you want to tell me, let me intercede and give you a chance to do it again!?"
"You're too delusional, aren't you! When you wanted to put Ran Yun to death, did you ever think about giving him a chance to live? β
"I've seen all the injuries on Tianxing's body, there must be your masterpiece in it!"
"When you put someone to death, have you ever thought about giving someone a chance?"
"Tell me the truth! I really wanted to kill you and make you pay for your crimes. β
"But now I've changed my mind, because it shouldn't be me who punishes you, it's the law that people obey. β
"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. Taking advantage of people's danger, taking advantage of people's unpreparedness, maybe only people like you will do it. β
"If I do anything to you now, there will be no essential difference between me and what you did in the beginning. β
Listening to Yao Xue's words quietly, Huang Yilan didn't have a voice anymore, and then sat on the ground.
Looking at the current Huang Yilan, Yao Xue also said the last sentence.
"Huang Yilan, I don't hate you, because people like you are not worthy of my hatred, and it is not worth letting my emotions have negative fluctuations. β
"Hating you will only make me feel more uncomfortable. β
"You just wait here quietly, and justice will judge you as you deserve!"