warring states careerist

Chapter 150 The Hundred Vehicles of Gold and Jade Return the Mistakes (End)
This question was neither easy nor easy to answer for Wei envoys and Chu envoys.

Mozi originally had such a thought of reasoning with the princes and nobles when he was seventy years old.

But after the old impulse caused by the long-cherished wish that existed at the age of 20 yesterday, this thought has faded away, and Mo Zhe has already made a decision internally.

This question didn't have to be asked in the first place.

It is impossible for Wei envoys and Chu envoys to answer for the monarch, but they do not need to ask to know that the monarch cannot use the righteousness of the Mohist.

Because these two countries are the two poles of the world at this time, when they seem to be strong and prosperous, they are far from the dead end of those who must use ink.

It goes without saying that not answering this question is silent denial.

Shi Shi feels secretly refreshed, and understands that Ren Ke's last words can be said to make some Mohists lose their final illusions.

If he didn't lose, it could be regarded as letting the Mohists present recognize his ability again.Others can be discussed further, but the post of Xuanyi radical is indeed competent.

As for the debates with Yang Zhu, Meng Sunyang, Lie Yukou, etc., it is not yet certain that they will win, but the debates on paper may hold the upper hand for the time being.

The two envoys from Wei and Chu were also at ease with Mozi's last words, as long as all the Mozi didn't go to the opposite family to become officials and live in this small Pei County, they would not be worried.

The matter of the Song State is destined to have no autonomy for the Song State. It is mainly a question of who will win between the pro-Chu faction and the pro-Jin faction of the nobles.

A group of Mohists knew what the answers of the two messengers would be, and they were not in a hurry.

It wasn't until the two parties stammered that they could not make decisions on this matter, and Mozi said: "If that's the case, then you can go back and ask. We will write down the answers to each other on the grass and let the disciples take them away."

"Since you talked about the things that benefit the world yesterday, I will tell you today. These things that benefit the world, the Mohists are willing to let the people of the world benefit. However, if you don't use the Mohist's righteousness, the Mohist will not become an official. .”

"You can also reply to your lord, Mohist can spread these, but not as officials, but as Mohist. Can you understand what Mohist means?"

Ren Ke thought for a while, nodded and said: "I understand what you mean. If you appoint Mo Zhe as an official without your righteousness, it means that Mo Zhe has abandoned his own righteousness. And if Mo Zhe is alone , then after all, the Mohist is still obeying his own righteousness to benefit the world."

Mozi nodded, that's what he meant.

As for the deeper meaning, I had already made it quite clear yesterday.

Regardless of whether it is corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, ox plowing, double-wheel carts, or mills, all of these must be remembered by the people of the world: this was created by the Mohist, and it was promoted by the Mohist. The purpose of the Mohist promotion is to Benefit the world.

This is a matter of great fanfare, and it is impossible to do it as retainers and officials, otherwise the people will not know the reputation of the Mohists better.

As for the resulting increase in the power of various countries, that is an appropriate purpose.

The development of agriculture can lead to the development of handicrafts, and the growth of Wei can trigger the Central Plains War faster, so that the countries are exhausted and can hardly notice that the Mohists who are silently making money are quietly growing.

Ren Ke thought about the explanations of Zhai Huang, Li Kui and others before he came here, and felt that the absoluteness of the Mohists was beneficial to the state of Wei and not harmful.

Wherever the Mohists are willing to go, as long as the technology is spread, it is still Weihou who will benefit.

At that time, even if Mo Zhe said something about non-aggression and universal love, Marquis Wei could listen or not. Anyway, after learning everything, who would care what Mo Zhe said?
There are many capable people among Mohists, and Ren Ke has already seen it at this time.Young people who are less than 20 years old can talk about some truths in the world, but what kind of methods will those Mohists who are already famous all over the world use?

He thought for a while, got up and said: "Your Majesty will be delighted with Mo Zhe's doing righteousness in Wei, and will not hinder him. He can also issue some famous deeds when he travels to various places."

The Chu envoy also gave a similar answer, which in his opinion was a surprise.

Originally thought that it would take a lot of gifts and rhetoric to exchange some things in Mo Zhe's hands.

But now it seems that there is no need for anything, Mohist will take the initiative to benefit the world - there are so many fools like this in the world, so there is no doubt about it.

As for how to practice righteousness, that is what the Mohists have to do, and it has nothing to do with them.

Ren Ke thought of the silk that Xihe guarded Wu Qi attached great importance to, and asked again: "Now the silk is spread all over the big cities and giant cities, and scholars all praise it."

"I once heard that in an article written by Shi, it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. This statement is very good. Wei Hou is willing to give a thousand gold to invite this fish."

This Mohist has also discussed it internally, and the meaning of appropriateness is very clear: of course it can be sold, but not now, but with a time difference.

A time difference of three to five years allowed the people in the market to basically become familiar with the low-level characters commonly used by the Mohists. After the planned clay or lead printing technology matured, the papermaking technology would be spread to reduce the cost of paper. Prices, while Mohists maintained a monopoly of printing to monopolize private knowledge.

If paper appears too early, it may not be a good thing.

Qin has Qin's writing, and Chu has Chu's writing. Once paper makes knowledge cheap and the writing of various countries has not yet been unified, future generations may have a hundred times more trouble.

Paper must not appear on a large scale until Mohist's "cheap script" becomes a common language in the academic circles of Zhuxia.

This point involves the bottom line of Mohist: synonymous.

The basis of synonym is not the same text, but the same text can definitely promote synonym.

Because the bottom line is involved, there is no room for negotiation in this matter.

All the details were discussed last night, when Ren Ke asked, Mozi said: "The grass and silk...it is very slow to learn. Yesterday the Mohist group discussed this matter, and there is a plan."

"The principles, skills, and ambitions of the Mohists to benefit the world are something that everyone can learn, and Mohist's are not prepared to hide their secrets. Now that the township school has been built, I can be regarded as a person who can be as famous as Zhongni. It is also possible to accept some disciples." Isn't it impossible?"

Ren Ke hurriedly said: "You can. Dr. Ganmu often praised your knowledge, and Xi Heshou also said that he often heard about your reputation in Lu. If you accept apprentices, I think even the king can be regarded as a teacher."

His words are not flattery, at this moment the only person in the world who can claim to be comparable to Zhong Ni is the old man in front of Ren Ke.

Yang Zhu and the others are still young, and they are comparable to Qin Huali; Weiss' teacher is Bu Zixia, who is only Zhongni's disciple.

Mozi said: "Since this is the case, I thought that some things that benefit the world must be passed down. Since you have come to hire and rebel Mo Shengchuo, it is not because of Shengchao's righteousness..."

Ren Ke smiled a little shyly, which was obvious.

The people of Wei value Mohists who are as skillful as Sheng Chuo but without righteousness. Since Mozi has made it clear, there is no need to hide anything, but to admit that it is true.

"Since what you are hiring is not the righteousness of the Mohist, but the skill of the Mohist, then it is easy. Now that the township school exists, you can choose some talented young people to come here to study."

"The Mohist admires the virtuous, and he also has his own means of selecting sages, which is not inferior to Bole's knowledge of horses, and Yidun's discernment of jade. Mohists can be active in big cities or capitals, and select talents who can be taught."

"These people, Mo Zhe will not let them become Mo Zhe, but return to their own countries after finishing their studies, spread the things that benefit the world, and live to be officials. But they are not recommended by me, Mo Di, but in the hometown of Mo Zhe I have learned it in school, whether to use it or not is the king's choice."

"If you want, the king can invest gold and jade money for the expenses of the township school, and the Mohists can help cultivate the teachable talents of the countries, or the countries can select themselves."

When Mo Di said this, he laughed and said, "The world's knowledge about farming, all kinds of crafts, the will of heaven, and new technology is the highest here, and it is incomparable elsewhere. The world is so big that no one can compare it."

Ren Ke nodded hurriedly and said: "I believe it. If you don't talk about righteousness, but only talk about skills, this is admired by everyone in the world, and it is incomparable. It's just... the township school is in Peidi, quite far away It is not convenient for scholars from various countries to come and go..."

"If it can be in Shangqiu or Taoyi, that would be the best. They are all in the world and extend in all directions. Wei Hou seeks talents, but even if there is a war, he must restrain the soldiers from invading the village school."

Mozi raised his hand and said, "Let's talk about it later."

"I also know the purpose of your visit today."

"If you can get it, you don't need your gold and jade; if you can't get it, the Mo family doesn't like this little gold and jade."

His so-called knowing means that the things on the surface are already known; he also means that the things in the dark are also known.

Now that it is said that it has been decided to only accept some academically uneducated disciples, it is a warning to Ren Ke not to pull Mo Zhe away too blatantly.

And if it was just the Mozi who walked around with gold and jade and then left voluntarily, Mozi felt that there was no need to keep him.If it's the kind of half-hesitation and half-rejection, we still have to find a way to prevent Ren Ke from using some means to win him over.

The Mohists don't have time to deal with these things now, and they will soon take advantage of the opportunity of the Chu people going north to maintain their hegemony. It is impossible for the Mohist's internal thoughts to focus on maintaining the Mohist's firmness.

The envoys of the two countries also understood Mozi's meaning, which can be regarded as the last answer of Mozi.

As long as they go back and make it clear, the Mohist will take the initiative to send what they want, and even take the initiative to help spread the good seeds and planting techniques. As for how to spread and what method to choose, that is the Mohist's business.

But the Mohists are trustworthy, as long as they agree, they will definitely do it. Moreover, the Mohists have also admitted that communication technology can indeed benefit the world, so they will definitely do it.

And if you want some low-level official talents, you can also choose to send them to the Mohist to study, which is nothing more than a part of the money from the offices of various countries.

If you want to give it to you, as long as it benefits the world, Mo Zhe will give it to you for free; if you don’t want to give it to you, you can’t take it away even if you want.

As for those who want to talk about the idea of ​​​​motivating Mohists to become officials collectively, this time it can be regarded as borrowing the words of the two envoys of Wei and Chu to spread all over the world: If you don’t use the righteousness of Mohist, you can avoid talking about everything.

Chu and Wei, of course, are impossible to use, and the possibility of using it is rejected just by saying "non-offensive".

Even if it is clarified that increasing wealth does not necessarily require war, it is impossible for the two countries to listen, because at this time the world has not yet experienced a situation where the explosive increase in productivity has led to a sharp increase in national strength.

This is determined by vision, and it is also determined by taking history as a mirror: there is no one before, so no one believes the inferences of the Mohists.

Except for the Mohists, the world at this time is not yet a world where deduction and knowledge are the mainstream.

(End of this chapter)