Chapter 1386: Chapter 523: Completely Drained (Part 2)

Ren Zhong nodded, "Jin Simin, you did well."

"Thank you for the Earl’s praise."

The middle-aged man named Jin Simin hurriedly bowed and saluted, then, having received his orders, cautiously exited the office.

Once the man had left, Ren Zhong remarked, "This Jin Simin is quite capable in all aspects, especially skilled in comprehensive planning, no wonder he was the top student at Red Blade Political Academy fifteen years ago. Later, he trained for many years in various industries and departments, earning high praise at every position he held, with an excellent reputation and significant prestige. It’s quite fitting for him to take over from Old Huo. However, the only issue is that he places too much emphasis on hierarchy, which I find unsettling."

Huo Donghua sighed and said, "He is part of the new generation born on Red Blade Star, unlike those of us who followed you, Mr. Ren, from Source Star to the Empire. The living environment is different, the social atmosphere they perceive is different, so naturally, their worldview will differ. In fact, the Ministry of Education considered revising the textbooks to avoid these issues, but you insisted on aligning with the Empire in all aspects to avoid being too unconventional. Gradually, the original ideology of the Empire became mainstream, and they paid special attention to these matters."

Ren Zhong made a sound of agreement, "Indeed, this was my own idea, but there was no other way."

"Actually, in the early years, it was manageable." Huo Donghua shook his head, "But now, apart from the super-level Professionals and warriors in cryostasis and some military personnel, as well as core researchers who need time to advance technology, the vast majority of the ordinary workers, grassroots warriors, and common practitioners from that initial fleet population have indeed mostly passed away. The population has changed, and with the impact of new ideas, the old traditions have naturally been lost gradually. The only thing we can be thankful for is that the hardworking and diligent spirit of the Source Star people has not been lost, but the majority’s goals have shifted to serving you, the Earl."

"Previously, you did make several adjustments, Mr. Ren. But in many educational institutions, when these adjustments were implemented, grassroots teachers couldn’t avoid the norms. After all, loyalty to the aristocracy and to you is considered absolute political correctness, both in the Empire and within the Red Blade Clan, no one can object. Even many core thematic ideas from the documentary ’Long Journey’ left by Minister Xiao Xingyue have been misconstrued."

"Recently, there have even been new schools of thought emerging, specifically studying ’Long Journey,’ aiming to prove that the sacrifices made then were not for anyone else but for you, the Earl."

Huo Donghua spoke a great deal in one breath.

Ren Zhong understood his troubles, and the current objective reality.

Although this is a matter of cultural level, it still objectively exists.

Ren Zhong pondered for a long time and only said, "No rush, the Red Blade Clan is ultimately still young, lacking historical accumulation. In the future, after five thousand years, we will naturally develop a unique cultural heritage of our own. With this cultural heritage, a true civilization and spirit will gradually form. This can’t be hurried."

Huo Donghua made a sound of agreement, "If you think this way, then I can be at ease. I was just afraid you might be too hasty."

Old Huo’s words had a deeper meaning, pointing to his fear that Ren Zhong’s impatience might lead to prematurely exhausting life to accelerate the development of the Red Blade Clan.

Everyone else can die, but Ren Zhong cannot. Once he dies, all the previous efforts would be in vain, and the Red Blade Clan would immediately fall apart, and people would be scattered.

Ren Zhong understood his meaning and reassured him with a smile, that he had already considered everything thoroughly.

Huo Donghua left satisfied, receiving peace of mind before his departure.

Time continues to flow, unaffected by any person’s birth, aging, illness, or death, whether it is Huo Donghua or Ren Zhong, fundamentally, they are the same, only taking different paths.

Several months later, Huo Donghua passed away peacefully and smoothly handed over his position to Jin Simin. Besides Jin Simin, Huo Donghua left behind a large number of students and spent decades refining the organizational and administrative education system of Red Blade Star, leaving a significant mark in the history of the Red Blade Clan.

Huo Donghua, unlike Zheng Tian, did not choose to extend his life for a few more days, instead, he departed decisively, without any hesitation.

It’s not that Ren Zhong didn’t tell him the truth about Source Star, but that he himself had little sentiment for Source Star, most of the people and things related to him had followed the fleet here, and by now, nearly all of them were gone. His closest friend, Qian Wangshen, had passed away early on the journey, never reaching Red Blade Star.

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