My son, Fusu, please abdicate the first emperor!

Chapter 580 For Faith
Fusu asked Meng Yi to personally pick up the three Mo sects and place them in the post house.

This incident immediately made the people in Jixia Academy excited. Everyone knows that Confucianism and Mohism are competing against each other. Such an arrangement naturally makes people wonder what Fusu's intentions are.

At this time, Liu Ji was finally contacted by Chen Yu. When Liu Ji knew that Chen Yu was at Jixia Academy, he came to Jixia Academy to drink with Chen Yu after work.

Sitting under the big tree where hundreds of schools of thought discussed Taoism together, Chen Yu heard about Liu Ji being appointed as a debater.

Chen Yu was very emotional. He stared at Liu Ji for a long time and was speechless.

"Such a thing could happen."

"What's wrong? You find it incredible too?"

"No, no. This is Lord Hengyang's decision, and there must be a purpose. Besides, I've known Brother Liu for many years, so it doesn't necessarily mean that Brother Liu can't win."

Chen Yu's words touched Liu Ji's heart.

"Mr. Hengyang is a very wise man. Let me tell you, only people like me can rule Confucianism."

"I came here today and heard everyone talking about the prince arranging for Confucian and Mohist sects to enter the post house together. They all said that the prince did this with deep meaning. It's a pity that I, Liu Ji, didn't like reading when I was a child. People in the palace talked , I can’t understand them all.”

Zhang Er was older and Liu Ji was just a guard, so the three of them sat down together.

Zhang Er, who never goes out, mysteriously went out for a walk on this day. Under the apricot flower bed, several people met by chance.

"The founder of the Mohist school was once a disciple of Confucianism. Later, he hated Confucian rules very much. After establishing the Mohist school, he launched a very fierce criticism of Confucianism."

"The most famous of these is the Six Refutations."

"Not only did Xun Qing's disciples have representatives of Legalism such as Han Feili, who competed with Confucianism, but there was also the birth of a university school like Mohism that opposed Confucianism."

Chen Yu's face turned red, "Brother, it's better not to say these things in front of the guard."

He had been hanging around Fusu for a long time and had never had a chance to have fun. When he saw Zhang Er and Chen Yu, he immediately became interested.

Liu Ji said to Zhang Er, "Yu Zhen is a very worthy friend."

From then on, the exciting life of the male protagonist of farming novels began.

"Secondly, Confucianism insists on generous burials, especially when parents die, children must mourn for three years, which wastes the wealth and energy of the people at the bottom. Mohism, on the other hand, points out the need for frugality."

"The Mohists advocate the rule of heaven and the Minggui. The rule of heaven means that heaven is the supreme ruler with a will and the leader of the gods. The will of heaven is to promote benefits and eliminate harm."

"The founder of Confucianism probably never dreamed that so many heresies would pop up in the Confucianism he founded."

"Mozi actively promoted his own doctrine. In order to promote his ideas, Mozi recruited many disciples. There were usually hundreds of close disciples, forming a powerful Mohist school."

"When a hundred schools of thought contended, each school criticized each other. But at that time, no school was as powerful as Confucianism and Mohism."

Mohism at that time was very developed. While they are close to modern dialectical science in their ideological and academic systems, they surprisingly embark on the same path as modern science. They very generously admit the existence of ghosts and gods, and believe that ghosts and gods have functions for humans.

This made Zhang Er see that he was dissatisfied, but he didn't say it explicitly.

Zhang Er also said, "After I have Chen Yu, I never want to make friends with a third person again."

After seeing Fusu, Liu Ji always wanted to replace the people accompanying Fusu when he was driving.

"Every point of Mohism's criticism of Confucianism is very accurate, almost fatal."

Zhang Er put his hands in his sleeves. He thought for a while and then slowly spoke.

"In the debate among a hundred schools of thought at that time, it was said that there was neither Confucianism nor Mohism."

Liu Ji picked up the bowl and drank sip after sip.

Liu Ji quite liked the set of spells Fusu learned. If you do these three things casually, you can make the people under you honest.

When Chen Yu saw Zhang Er, he was very excited after drinking a lot of wine. He took Zhang Er and introduced Liu Ji to him.

Liu Ji, since he became a guard, no longer lives in the small courtyard with one entrance in Xianyang City. He has moved into the same three-entry house as Xiao He.

Mohism is also a school of thought that advocates benevolent government. Before the rise of Legalism, which represented the interests of the new landlord class, Mohism was the largest school of thought that opposed Confucianism in the pre-Qin period, and was listed as a "distinguished school" along with it.

Liu Ji laughed, "I think Mohism is better than Confucianism."

But how could Liu Ji be satisfied with this?

Liu Ji, who is very good at learning, soon discovered the difference between himself and others. He has no scholars under his command.

"Ming Gui means that the Mohists firmly believe in the existence of ghosts and gods, and believe that ghosts and gods can promote good and punish evil."

Liu Ji knows how to observe words and emotions best. He could tell at a glance that the relationship between the two people was really strong, and it was not the kind of friendship between gentlemen that was falsely advertised outside.

"This matter is a long story."

Liu Ji crossed his arms over his chest, not showing the majesty of a general at all.

These theories were discovered at that time, such as "pinhole imaging" in optics, geometric principles in mathematics, weapons science, etc. It was simply unbelievable that Mo Zhai, a staunch materialist warrior, said it.

"First of all, Confucianism does not believe in the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth, but they say that "the ghosts of heaven and earth are displeased." Confucius did not talk about strange powers and chaotic gods, but Confucius dreamed of the Duke of Zhou every day, and said that he should respect ghosts and gods and stay away from them."

Chen Yu still has a sharp vision. People like Liu Ji just lack a platform to express themselves.

I am lacking helpers and retainers now, so why not see if these two people are willing to make plans for me.

To judge whether a person considers you a friend, you only need to see if he is willing to introduce other people he knows to him.

The two drank together, attracting many people to watch.

Chen Yu looked at Zhang Er.

Zhang Er felt disgusted in his heart, it was a farmer's habit that could not be changed.

"The third is the "prosperity as vocal music" advocated by Confucianism. Confucianism has always been superstitious about governing the people with rituals and music. Mohism criticized this as "excessive", and the result was that only a few nobles enjoyed luxury."

Liu Ji clapped his hands again, "Okay! Well done! If Mo Zhai were still alive, I would also become their disciple."

Zhang Er didn't expect that Liu Ji would not give him face, so he changed his tone of voice.

"The fourth is that Confucianism advocates fatalism. Confucianism believes that people's fate is doomed. Mohism believes that these ideas are too negative. They cause people to be lazy and obedient, and waste their lives. This is Mohism's ignorance!"

"Five articles are about Mohists criticizing my Confucians for delving into ethics and getting into trouble. Their behavior is funny and their words are inappropriate. They are also arrogant and arrogant. This is what the Mohists are abominable. They don't understand the ethical order and think that father, son and brother are equal. It's simply It’s against etiquette!”

Zhang Er said, no longer looking at Liu Ji's dark face.

"Sixth, Mohism criticizes Confucianism for saying "there is a skill in getting close to relatives", which is a way of wrapping up the importance of closeness and negating behavior based on people. Only relatives with good relationships are judged as relatives. This is even more ridiculous."

After Liu Ji heard this, he found it very useful.

Liu Ji said deliberately, "I think the prince will like these theories. Please teach me more, sir."

Chen Yu was a little angry, "Brother Zhang and I have always been Confucian scholars. Brother Liu, how can you ask us about these things?"

Liu Ji sighed and said, "Where can I find a Mohist now? Besides, Mr. Zhang's words are very good. I like to hear them."

Looking at Liu Ji's appearance, Chen Yu only felt that he came here deliberately to bully people today.

In fact, Liu Ji discovered the problem at a glance. These two Confucian scholars used to speak loudly and silently, but in fact they could not recite a few sentences of the Confucian classics.

But when I mentioned how the Mo family judged them, they remembered it very clearly. Chen Yu wanted to fight Liu Jida. His hands were already clenched into fists, but Zhang Er pulled at the skirt of his clothes.

Liu Ji watched the two people pass his first test and began to ask further questions.

"You don't know. Although I have been with the prince for a long time, I have no etiquette and no knowledge of literature. But the prince is surrounded by all the great Confucian scholars. Of course, I gained the prince's love and became a palace guard and the prince. Dear friends, no one dares to neglect me."

"But I have never had the opportunity to talk to the prince. If I have the opportunity to do such a thing in the future, the talents I recommend will also be valued by the prince."

Chen Yushang was confused and didn't understand what he said. He only heard Liu Ji say that he was very powerful now, and his eyes immediately shone.

Zhang Er heard what Liu Ji was thinking, and he quickly changed his mind and said, "Actually, the two of us have been having nothing to do in Jixia Academy. If Wei Wei wants to ask something, he can come and ask us." "

Liu Ji picked up the wine cup and said, "If Brother Zhang says this, I won't be polite in the future."

"When has Liu Ji ever been polite? He doesn't know what it means to be polite." Chen Yu patted Liu Ji's shoulder carelessly.

At this time, he still didn't know that his fate would be rewritten because of the arrival of Fusu and the appearance of Liu Ji.

"I thought Weiwei had a good relationship with Yu, so he must be a person who likes Confucianism. I didn't expect Weiwei to like Mohism."

In fact, since arriving in Qin, Liu Ji fell in love with Legalist theory. Because it works, really! Let everyone have food to eat.

Now he could only nod.

"It's all because the prince personally sent people to invite the direct disciples of the three sects of the Mo family this time. I received the prince's favor, so naturally I wanted to share the prince's worries. That's why I wanted to learn more."

Chen Yu looked at Liu Ji very surprised, because Liu Ji's tone of voice really sounded like a Confucian scholar!

Zhang Er narrowed his eyes, stroking his beard for a long time and said, "I used to be a disciple of Lord Xinling and made friends with many famous people. There were many Mohists among them. So I also have a good understanding of Mohist theory. Wei Wei If you don’t give up, I can tell Wei Wei what I heard in the past.”

Chen Yu looked shocked and was about to open his mouth.

Liu Ji, who was on his left, held down his shoulders because Liu Ji liked Chen Yu, his brother; while Zhang Er, who was on his right, took the opportunity to pour him more wine.

Chen Yu just shut his mouth again.

In order to show his erudition, Zhang Er took the initiative to tell Liu Ji stories.

"Speaking of which, the Mohist giants are all extraordinary. With the current personality of Lord Hengyang, it is only natural that he would appreciate the Mohist family."

"How do you say it?" Liu Ji asked patiently. At this moment, he looked like a noble gentleman again.

Chen Yu couldn't stand it, but both sides were good brothers in the past. He could only be smart and forcefully put on an expression that he was willing to listen to them patiently, and then took the opportunity of lowering his head to drink to glare at this current person. Liu Ji, bury the stubborn Zhang Er again.

Liu Ji looked at the unsophisticated Chen Yu and was naturally even happier.

Zhang Er looked at the unsophisticated Chen Yu and was very patient. He was more willing to protect and support him at any time in the future.

Slowly, Zhang Er told Chen Yu a story.

"There was a powerful man in the Mo family named Meng Sheng, who worked under the aristocrat Yangcheng Jun of Chu State."

"Mr. Yangcheng ordered Meng Sheng to lead the Mohists to help him defend the city, and cut the Huangyu into two halves as talismans."

"Mr. Yangcheng took one piece for himself, gave another piece to Meng Sheng, and made an agreement: "If someone comes to take over the fief, they must show the talisman. If the talisman can be put together completely, it means it is my order. Otherwise, don't open the city gate. "

"Later, when the King of Chu died, the ministers besieged and hunted Wu Qi. They used swords and guns at the funeral of the King of Chu. Lord Yangcheng also participated in this action."

"The Chu State wanted to investigate the responsibility, so Lord Yangcheng fled. Later, when the Chu State wanted to take back the Yangcheng fiefdom, it sent a large army to surround Yangcheng and sent envoys to request that the fiefdom be taken back."

"But the people sent by the King of Chu to take back the fief did not bring the piece of jade from Lord Yangcheng, so Meng Sheng said: "When I accepted someone else's fief, I had an agreement with them. "

"People came today to take back the fiefdom, but I did not receive the talisman. Although my ability cannot prevent me from guarding Yangcheng, in order to abide by my faith and help Lord Yangcheng guard the city, it seems that I have to die here. ”

"Meng Sheng's disciple Xu Ruo dissuaded Meng Sheng and said: "If you must die, it will be beneficial to Lord Yangcheng. But if you do this, Juzi, it will not only be unhelpful to Lord Yangcheng, but it will also cut off the Mohist organization. I think It's not possible. "

"But Meng Sheng said: "These things will not happen. Between Yangcheng Jun and I, I am Yangcheng Jun's teacher; even if I am not counted as Yangcheng Jun's teacher, I am his friend; even if I am not counted as his friend, I am his subordinate. "

"If I don't die, no one will come to Mohist when they want to meet a good teacher in the future, no one will come to Mohist to become a good friend, and no one will come to Mohist to seek virtuous ministers."

"I died today for the morality of those who practice Mohism. In order for the Mohist family to inherit the cause, I will give up the position of the giant to Tian Xiangzi in the Song Dynasty."

"Tian Xiangzi is a virtuous man. He can definitely lead the Mohist family to become stronger. If he does this, how can he be afraid that the Mohist family will be cut off and the Mohists will be unparalleled?"

"Xu Ruo said: 'I have benefited a lot from listening to your words, teacher, so please let me die first to clear the way for you in hell.' So Xu Ruo rushed out to fight with the Chu army. After his death, the Mohists Send his head back to Meng Sheng."

"After that, Meng Sheng sent two more men to rush out of the siege with troops, hoping to send the Mohist giant's token to Tian Xiangzi."

"And Yangcheng was besieged by the Chu army for a long time. In order to give his two men a chance, Meng Sheng took his disciples to fight with the Chu army. In the end, a total of 180 people followed Meng Sheng and died with him. ”

"The two people who got the chance and finally rushed out finally met Tian Xiangzi, and after passing on the Juzi token and Meng Sheng's instructions to tell him that Juzi was located, they prepared to return to Chu State. They want to follow Meng Sheng and die."

Chen Yu listened to this story and kept drinking wine. Something that had fallen down in his heart resurfaced.

As for Liu Ji, at this moment, listening to these stories, he returned to his former heroic demeanor. He is now a very sad knight who wants to change the status quo.

Zhang Er just told these stories very calmly.

In his mind, these people were all lunatics, and they could not compare to Lord Xinling's wisdom.

Zhang Er continued.

Tian Xiangzi immediately stopped them and said: "Meng Shengzi has passed on the position of the great master to me. You must obey my order and are not allowed to go back." "

"But after hearing Tian Xiangzi's order, the two men did not obey, and finally returned to Chu State to be buried by Meng Sheng."

By the time this story was finished, it was already late at night.

Chen Yu's eyes were scarlet, as if he was the two soldiers who finally returned to follow Meng Sheng.

He collapsed on the mat with snot and tears streaming from his nose.

Liu Ji also had wet eyes and kept drinking.

On the other side, Linzi City's posthouse is the most luxurious and the most heavily guarded Yasheli.

Under the heavy curtains and surrounded by bright fires, Fusu was also listening to Shaoping describing the extraordinary features of the Mohist family.

"In the view of Mohists, Mohist disciples should not obey the unclear instructions of the great master. Today's world only implements harsh punishments and generous rewards without the guidance of faith, and it will definitely not reach the realm of Mohism."

"Most of the governance methods in this world only implement harsh punishments and heavy rewards, so that things like the lofty realm of Mohism will not occur."

"The reason why Mohism has won the trust of the world, and the faith and respect of scholars is that it is supported by the Mohist giants and Mohist disciples who insist on distinguishing right from wrong even as subordinates."

"But in an organization that advocates universal love, non-aggression, and equality, because it does not advocate hierarchical order, there are naturally some flaws, such as the lack of unity in the organization. In the end, it is normal for the Mohist family to become disorganized and divided."

"Although the Mohist doctrine sounds far away from the stars and can never be touched by people, it is the most popular among the people. Especially the common people who have seen the Mohist giants will not change their minds after hearing the Mohist political ideals. Stay for a while."

After Shaoping told Fusu a lot about the history of the Mohist family, Fusu himself couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"The prince was moved when he heard about the Mo family's affairs?"

"The Mo family must survive." Fusu's eyes were firm.

(End of this chapter)